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Fwd: AfPIF 2013: Registration passes 200!
by Barrack Otieno 18 Jun '13

18 Jun '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Internet Society <mailer(a)isoc.org> Date: Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 3:14 PM Subject: AfPIF 2013: Registration passes 200! To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com ** [image: header image style=] Dear Internet Society members, Registration for AfPIF 2013 is now open! With an impressive 200+ delegates registered to date, join us for the African Peering and Interconnection Forum, AfPIF 2013, 3-5 September, Casablanca, Morocco, Sheraton Towers Hotel. Now in its 4th year, AfPIF has made its name as the annual conference addressing interconnection challenges together with the wide-ranging opportunities the African continent offers, organized by the Internet Society. *Why should I attend?* By attending you can take part in a unique forward facing event, focusing on advancing Africa’s Internet infrastructure as well as global competitiveness. *Who will attend?* African regional Internet providers and operators, Telecommunications regulators, Content providers, Internet Exchange Point (IXP) Operators, Infrastructure providers, Data center managers, National research and education networks, Carriers and Transit providers Join us for AfPIF 2013 and bring real change to your network! View the programme<http://www.internetsociety.org/events/afpif-2013/afpif-2013-programme> . Register Today! <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/afpif-2013> Interested in sponsoring AfPIF? Sponsorship Opportunities are still available: www.internetsociety.org/afpif-2013/sponsorship<http://www.internetsociety.org/events/afpif-2013/sponsorship> [image: header image style=] -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Re: [kictanet] Address for submitting position papers for the Laptops Implementation Program
by Barrack Otieno 18 Jun '13

18 Jun '13

Listers, This is an invitation to all stakeholders who might have position papers on the Laptop Project to submit the same to forum(a)strathmore.edu Kindly circulate the same widely to assist in compilation of the report, you may also submit any inquiries related to the forum to the same address . We shall be setting up a registration page for the forum in the course of the week. The stakeholder meeting will be on 4 July 2013 from 9 am to 5 pm and will be convened by Kenya ICT Action Network in Partnership with Strathmore Universities I Lab Africa. Thank you Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Re: [kictanet] Africa Domain Name Industry Awards Final Call
by Barrack Otieno 18 Jun '13

18 Jun '13

Listers For your attention and action, Within the framework of the Africa strategy, ICANN Africa, in partnership with the AfTLD and ISOC Africa has established an award committee to initiate the award program for registries and registrars in Africa and to define an annual program for the DNS industry. The Award programme was launched on 2nd May 2013 and will take us to the ICANN 47 meeting in Durban next July when the initial awards will be given out. Details on the Award programme are attached, with the questionnaire to be filled out and sent to Pierre.dandjinou(a)icann.org. These will be also posted on the www.africanncommunity.org site for online registration of nominees. We look forward to you participation in the Award programme.

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Re: [kictanet] New Dates for the Stakeholder Forum to discuss the Laptop Project 4th July 2013 9 am to 5 pm Strathmore University Auditorium
by Matunda Nyanchama 18 Jun '13

18 Jun '13

Barrack and team Thanks for this initiative. This matter has come up at our meetings at the Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) and the most effective way members can provide content. I would like to share this with the KPA leadership (if you haven't contacted them yet) for purposes of participation. Do you have a formal communique or some other such communication I can share with them? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! 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Thank you. ________________________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:10:21 +0300 From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke>, Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] New Dates for the Stakeholder Forum to discuss the Laptop Project 4th July 2013 9 am to 5 pm Strathmore University Auditorium Message-ID: <CAKX6dsGHMiTh=ihST9xB4KO6ghNv0yp_Sv7KTvT-e6SdF4ausw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Dear Lister's, We would like to apologize to listers for the belated response on the above mentioned meeting. Due to increased interest from different stakeholder groups , the planning committee has decided to hold the first stakeholder meeting on 4 th July 2013 at the Strathmore University Auditorium from 9 am to 5 pm. This is to allow different stakeholders to come up with position papers in addition to the online discussions we held last week. This will then be collated and presented to the government at a separate event on 19th July 2013. Thank you Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:36:36 +0300 From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> To: WANGARI KABIRU <wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk> Cc: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke>, KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke>, John Wali <jwali(a)jakenya.org> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ISOC_KE] New Dates for the Stakeholder Forum to discuss the Laptop Project 4th July 2013 9 am to 5 pm Strathmore University Auditorium Message-ID: <CAKX6dsFJ42N=tnTLBkUr6RnNUO83ex_AOfS9QGozocSX6VBQQw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Dear Wangari, colleagues So far we don't have any implementation plan, ours is a response as a sector to a Presidential directive to ensure it is well implemented since the project will be funded by tax payers. We will prepare a report based on the week long discussions on the lists. In addition all stakeholders are invited to come up with position papers that will be included in the final document to be handed over to concerned parties in the government. I hope this helps. Best Regards On 6/17/13, WANGARI KABIRU <wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > Happy Monday Chair, > > Thank you for the update on the date on the Thursday, July 04 2013 for the > Stakeholders Forum. > > Prior to July 04th, may we receive the Ministry of Education and related > agencies implementation plan-I have not been able to trace this as yet and > certainly there is a lot already happening to make the project a success. > > Even as views are shared and called on, Please let us not shoot too much in > the dark. This would also enable valuable contributions to be made to the > well researched and informed plan, demystify and enhance the goodwill that > has built up for the project. > > Have a pleasant day. > > Regards/Wangari > > > > --- > Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored > Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on > Earth". > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>; > "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke>; Skunkworks forum > <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Cc: > Sent: Monday, 17 June 2013, 12:10 > Subject: Re: [ISOC_KE] New Dates for the Stakeholder Forum to discuss the > Laptop Project 4th July 2013 9 am to 5 pm Strathmore University Auditorium > > Dear Lister's, > > We would like to apologize to listers for the belated response on the > above mentioned meeting. Due to increased interest from different > stakeholder groups , the planning committee has decided to hold the > first stakeholder meeting on? 4 th July 2013 at the Strathmore > University Auditorium? from 9 am to 5 pm. This is to allow different > stakeholders to come up with position papers in addition to the online > discussions we held last week. This will then be collated and > presented to the government at a separate event on 19th July 2013. > > Thank you > > Best Regards > > -- > Barrack O. Otieno > +254721325277 > +254-20-2498789 > Skype: barrack.otieno > http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:42:10 +0100 (BST) From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> To: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Self censorship and the need for a village mad man Message-ID: <1371472930.10496.YahooMailNeo(a)web171705.mail.ir2.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Hi Ali, The article indicates that those who contribute are those from the middle class but I disagree based on my experiences on this forum which I believe consists of members of the middle and upper classes. Regards ? Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 ________________________________ From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> To: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Thursday, 13 June 2013, 10:33 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Self censorship and the need for a village mad man Robert I fundamentally disagree with that assertion. Our offline behaviors usually mirror our online ones. The issue remains one of connectivity. Our fellow Kenyans at the bottom of the pyramid may want as much as anyone to access and be part of the online community. The fact of the matter is that the majority of Kenyans are not online. Universal Access MUST?be the most urgent issue of the day. Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad On Jun 13, 2013, at 8:05 AM, robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: Hi all and the rest, > > >I came across the following article and noted that the writer was likely not a member of this forum otherwise he would have realised that the problem transcends economic and social class; > > >There?s little content from low income earning communities in Kenya on the Internet due to self censorship, rather than due to lack of access to connectivity. > > > >This has been revealed by Chris Orwa, who works with iHub Research On a piece on the iHub blog, Orwa says that the iHub, in following up on incidents reported on Ushahidi?s Uchaguzi election monitoring tool, found that much more happened in Mathare slums than was reported online. > > > >In addition, the team had observed that most of the reports on the platform were made from middle income neighbourhoods in Nairobi. > > >In a visit to Mathare, Orwa and his team were told that the community there was tight knit - with people tending to know each other. There were a few people with access to the Internet, who also knew each other. The community tends to shun those who post negative information about the community, with indication that the community may in addition clamp down on those posting such information. > > >Additionally, those who came from such areas did not want to be associated with the neighbourhood. This resulted in little information about such neighbourhoods being posted online. In addition, if any info was posted, it was rarely negative. > > >Please only respond if you disagree with my interpretation > >? >Regards > > >Robert Yawe >KAY System Technologies Ltd >Phoenix House, 6th Floor >P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >Kenya > > >Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 _______________________________________________ >kictanet mailing list >kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com > >The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > >KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Self censorship and the need for a village mad man
by robert yawe 17 Jun '13

17 Jun '13

Hi all and the rest, I came across the following article and noted that the writer was likely not a member of this forum otherwise he would have realised that the problem transcends economic and social class; There’s little content from low income earning communities in Kenya on the Internet due to self censorship, rather than due to lack of access to connectivity. This has been revealed by Chris Orwa, who works with iHub Research On a piece on the iHub blog, Orwa says that the iHub, in following up on incidents reported on Ushahidi’s Uchaguzi election monitoring tool, found that much more happened in Mathare slums than was reported online. In addition, the team had observed that most of the reports on the platform were made from middle income neighbourhoods in Nairobi. In a visit to Mathare, Orwa and his team were told that the community there was tight knit - with people tending to know each other. There were a few people with access to the Internet, who also knew each other. The community tends to shun those who post negative information about the community, with indication that the community may in addition clamp down on those posting such information. Additionally, those who came from such areas did not want to be associated with the neighbourhood. This resulted in little information about such neighbourhoods being posted online. In addition, if any info was posted, it was rarely negative. Please only respond if you disagree with my interpretation Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Re: [kictanet] [ISOC_KE] New Dates for the Stakeholder Forum to discuss the Laptop Project 4th July 2013 9 am to 5 pm Strathmore University Auditorium
by Barrack Otieno 17 Jun '13

17 Jun '13

Dear Wangari, colleagues So far we don't have any implementation plan, ours is a response as a sector to a Presidential directive to ensure it is well implemented since the project will be funded by tax payers. We will prepare a report based on the week long discussions on the lists. In addition all stakeholders are invited to come up with position papers that will be included in the final document to be handed over to concerned parties in the government. I hope this helps. Best Regards On 6/17/13, WANGARI KABIRU <wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > Happy Monday Chair, > > Thank you for the update on the date on the Thursday, July 04 2013 for the > Stakeholders Forum. > > Prior to July 04th, may we receive the Ministry of Education and related > agencies implementation plan-I have not been able to trace this as yet and > certainly there is a lot already happening to make the project a success. > > Even as views are shared and called on, Please let us not shoot too much in > the dark. This would also enable valuable contributions to be made to the > well researched and informed plan, demystify and enhance the goodwill that > has built up for the project. > > Have a pleasant day. > > Regards/Wangari > > > > --- > Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored > Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on > Earth". > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>; > "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke>; Skunkworks forum > <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Cc: > Sent: Monday, 17 June 2013, 12:10 > Subject: Re: [ISOC_KE] New Dates for the Stakeholder Forum to discuss the > Laptop Project 4th July 2013 9 am to 5 pm Strathmore University Auditorium > > Dear Lister's, > > We would like to apologize to listers for the belated response on the > above mentioned meeting. Due to increased interest from different > stakeholder groups , the planning committee has decided to hold the > first stakeholder meeting on 4 th July 2013 at the Strathmore > University Auditorium from 9 am to 5 pm. This is to allow different > stakeholders to come up with position papers in addition to the online > discussions we held last week. This will then be collated and > presented to the government at a separate event on 19th July 2013. > > Thank you > > Best Regards > > -- > Barrack O. Otieno > +254721325277 > +254-20-2498789 > Skype: barrack.otieno > http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Re: [kictanet] New Dates for the Stakeholder Forum to discuss the Laptop Project 4th July 2013 9 am to 5 pm Strathmore University Auditorium
by Barrack Otieno 17 Jun '13

17 Jun '13

Dear Lister's, We would like to apologize to listers for the belated response on the above mentioned meeting. Due to increased interest from different stakeholder groups , the planning committee has decided to hold the first stakeholder meeting on 4 th July 2013 at the Strathmore University Auditorium from 9 am to 5 pm. This is to allow different stakeholders to come up with position papers in addition to the online discussions we held last week. This will then be collated and presented to the government at a separate event on 19th July 2013. Thank you Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Re: [kictanet] Day 2 Laptops project: What Educational Content would support the Knowledge Objectives above(examples of educ. content/software used)
by Barrack Otieno 17 Jun '13

17 Jun '13

Listers, Many thanks to all that have contributed to day ones discussion, feel free to continue posting your comments as we proceed. Day 2 will focus on education content: *Question What Educational Content would support the Knowledge Objectives above(examples of educ. content/software used)*? The floor is open. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Day 4:Ensuring Effective Implementation of the Laptop Project - The Key Variables :Day 4: Maintenance & Disposal (issues of support, environmental concerns, etc)
by Barrack Otieno 17 Jun '13

17 Jun '13

Lister's, Many thanks to all those who have contributed to todays discussion, the thread is still open, day four will focus on hardware: What Maintenance & Disposal issues should the government take into account before the project is implemented? (issues of support, environmental concerns, etc) -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Call for nominations for the DNS Awards - KENIC nomination
by Kivuva 14 Jun '13

14 Jun '13

There is a call for nominations for the DNS Awards for the best registry/registrar in Africa. Please nominate KENIC. We need the visibility and profile. Have a good one. Warm Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva twitter.com/lordmwesh google ID | Skype ID: lordmwesh ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dandjinou Pierre <pdandjinou(a)gmail.com> Date: 14 June 2013 02:22 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] final call for nominations for the DNS Awards To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Dear Listers, This is a final call for the nominations for the Africa domain name Award. kindly go to africanncommunity.org and fill out the questionnaire if you want to give a chance to your preferred registry/registrar. Ceci est le dernier appel pour la nomination des registres et registrars pour l'attribution du prix du nom de domain africain. Merci de visiter le site africanncommunity,org et de remplir le questionnaire afin de donner une chance a votre registre/registrar preferre. Best regards Pierre -- Pierre Dandjinou Cotonou - 229 90 087784 / 66566610 Dakar 221 77 639 30 41 www.scg.bj skype : sagbo1953 _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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Re: [kictanet] Day 5 : Ensuring Effective Implementation of the Laptop Project - The Key Variables (Day 5:Wrap up and Way Forward (Key declarations, what next)
by Sam Aguyo 14 Jun '13

14 Jun '13

One key issue to any innovation is to ask, what is this laptop (innovation) thing extending. The wheel is an extension of the foot, similarly, writing is an extension of the ephemeral nature of natural language. Would we comfortably say that the laptop is an extension of the teacher, time and or books? Each of these domains require a thorough analysis considering that perception is not a passive process, Sam ------------------------------ On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 11:46 PM AST (Arabian) Barrack Otieno wrote: >Listers, > >Many thanks to all who have contributed to this weeks discussion the >threads are still open, today we discuss any issues that are significant to >the project and that may have been overlooked, the discussion is open. > > >Best Regards > >-- >Barrack O. Otieno >+254721325277 >+254-20-2498789 >Skype: barrack.otieno >http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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14 Jun '13

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13 Jun '13

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ISOC Fellowship to the IETF
by Paul M 13 Jun '13

13 Jun '13

Please note that the deadline is July 5th. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Colleagues, The Internet Society has announced that it is inviting applications for its latest Internet Society Fellowships to the IETF. The Fellowship programme allows engineers from emerging and developing economies to attend an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) meeting. As you know, the IETF is the Internet's premier standards-making body, responsible for the development of protocols used in IP-based networks. IETF participants represent an international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers involved in the technical operation of the Internet and the continuing evolution of Internet architecture. Fellowships will be awarded through a competitive application process. The Internet Society is currently accepting fellowship applications for the IETF 88 in Vancouver, Canada: * IETF 88, November 03-08, 2013, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Information and links to apply can be found at: http://www.internetsociety.org/fellows-ietf Fellowship applications are due by 05 July 2013. I encourage you apply or pass this information about this program to individuals involved in your network that have a keen interest in the Internet protocol development activities of the IETF. The Internet Society Fellowships to the IETF are sponsored by Afilias, SIDN, Google, Microsoft, and Verisign. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Steve Conte <conte(a)isoc.org>. Kind Regards, Steve Conte ----- Steve Conte Internet Leadership Programme The Internet Society conte(a)isoc.org _______________________________________________ Community-il mailing list Community-il(a)elists.isoc.org https://elists.isoc.org/mailman/listinfo/community-il

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Fwd: eLearning Innovations conference
by waudo siganga 13 Jun '13

13 Jun '13

----- Original message ----- From: eLearning Innovations Conference <elearninginnovators(a)gmail.com> To: info(a)cskonline.org, emailsignet(a)mailcan.com Subject: eLearning Innovations conference Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:33:46 -0400 Dear Sir/Madam: Kindly help us get the word out about the 2013 eLearning Innovations conference and Expo to the CSK stakeholders. The conference flyer is attached. Thank you! Penina Penina Mungania Lam Ph.D. eLearning Innovations Conference Chair Lydiah Kaume, Ph.D. eLearning Innovations Conference Co-Chair www.elearning-innovations.com Have you registered for the 2013 eLearning Innovations Conference? Register online today! http://elearning-innovations.com/registration/ Pre-Conference Dates are July 25 - 26, 2013 Conference Dates are July 29 - 30, 2013

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Fwd: [ISOC] NEWS RELEASE: Internet Society Statement on the Importance of Open Global Dialogue Regarding Online Privacy
by Barrack Otieno 13 Jun '13

13 Jun '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Wende Cover <cover(a)isoc.org> Date: Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 7:28 PM Subject: [ISOC] NEWS RELEASE: Internet Society Statement on the Importance of Open Global Dialogue Regarding Online Privacy To: "isoc-members-announce(a)elists.isoc.org" < isoc-members-announce(a)elists.isoc.org> [Washington, D.C. and Geneva, Switzerland] The Internet Society has noted recent revelations regarding the apparent scope of U.S. government efforts to gather large amounts of end user information from U.S. Internet and telecom service providers for intelligence purposes. We are deeply concerned that the unwarranted collection, storage and potential correlation of user data will undermine many of the key principles and relationships of trust upon which the global Internet has been built. The impact of this action is not limited to U.S. users or companies, but has implications for Internet users around the globe.**** ** ** While government plays an important role in protecting its citizens and there is a need for better approaches to address online security, the Internet Society strongly believes that real security can only be realized within a broader context of trust and the respect of fundamental rights, such as privacy. The Internet Society, along with many other organizations and individuals around the world, expect governments to respect and protect the basic rights of their citizens – including the right to privacy both offline and online – as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.**** ** ** The U.S. Government has previously taken an active role in championing these rights in the international sphere. For example, the U.S. played a leadership role in the adoption of the Human Rights Council Resolution A/HRC/RES/20/8, which re-affirmed that fundamental rights are applicable to individuals’ activities in the online environment as well, including privacy and freedom of expression. This means that restrictions of rights should be exceptional and conform to internationally accepted criteria such as: provision by law; pursuing a legitimate purpose; proven as necessary and the least restrictive means required to achieve the purported aim. Users naturally have higher expectations of governments who have adopted these international standards.**** ** ** The Internet must be a channel for secure, reliable, private communication between entities and individuals. Consensus for internationally recognized data protection standards has been formed through agreements constituting key building blocks of online trust, including the *OECD Guidelines on the Protection of Privacy and Transborder Flows of Personal Data*, the Council of Europe *Convention for the Protection of Individuals with Regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data*, the EU Data Protection framework, and the *APEC Privacy Framework and Cross Border Privacy Rules system.* **** ** ** Emerging revelations about alleged U.S. programs to gather information about Internet users raise clear questions about the extent to which individuals’ expectations of privacy have been compromised. This kind of collection of user information is at odds with the commitments governments around the world have made with respect to protection of personal data and other human rights. We would expect any government signing onto these principles to fully engage with its citizens in an open dialogue when seeking to achieve both the protection of individual rights and national security. We also need to challenge the view that there always has to be a trade-off between ensuring security and protecting users’ rights. **** ** ** The Internet Society is also deeply concerned that alleged programs and similar efforts by other governments will have a chilling effect on the deployment and adoption of technical solutions for establishing trusted connections online. This kind of trust-enabled infrastructure is needed to maintain global interoperability and openness. The Internet is global – the impact of programs like these is not limited to the specific country in question but rather reverberates across the globe to users everywhere.**** ** ** The revelations of recent days underscore the importance of an open global dialogue regarding online privacy in the realm of national security and the need for all stakeholders to abide by the norms and principles outlined in international agreements on data protection and other fundamental rights. Trusted interactions in cyberspace are critical not only for the future of the Internet, but also for continued innovation, economic and political progress and a vibrant global community. Users need clear and realistic expectations of online privacy that are respected by governments and enterprises alike, so that they can continue to use the Internet in ways that enhance all of society.**** ** ** http://www.internetsociety.org/news/internet-society-statement-importance-o… **** ** ** ** ** _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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3rd Broadcast Signal Distribution Licence to be issued
by Wambua, Christopher 12 Jun '13

12 Jun '13

Listers, Third broadcast signal distribution licence to be issued The Government has promised to issue a third broadcast signal distribution licence through a competitive process. The licence will, however, be ring-fenced to restrict it to local investors only. ICT Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang'i made these remarks today during a breakfast meeting with TV broadcasters held at a Nairobi hotel. Dr. Matiang'i said the Government was ready to engage in an honest and decent dialogue with the broadcast industry in resolving challenges facing this sector. He commended CCK for its recent directive to the two signal distribution firms to ensure Free to Air (FTA) channels were freely accessible to viewers, and appealed to broadcasters who had pulled out content from the digital platform to restore it so that consumers do not lose faith in the migration process. A number of broadcasters withdrew content in protest against pay TV firms that were charging viewers to access FTA channels. During the meeting, the media industry complained to the Cabinet Secretary about unclear interconnection charges, their exclusion from the digital distribution business and sale of their content by third parties. Dr. Matiangi said discussions between the government and the media industry would commence immediately to iron out differences that are threatening to derail the migration process. ''We have to meet beginning tomorrow (Friday) and get a solution to this matter in the next seven days,' he added. Dr Matiang'i underscored the importance of an early digital switch-over saying it would allow the country to deal with emerging challenges and reduce migration costs in the long run. Kenya had earlier set December 2012 as the switch off deadline but a pending court case has since stalled the process. The Cabinet Secretary called on industry players to adhere to the law, and directed the industry regulator, the Communications Commission of Kenya, to enforce the law without fear or favour. The breakfast meeting was convened by CCK to introduce Dr. Matiang'í to the broadcasting industry players and to provide a platform for addressing pertinent issues in the broadcasting industry. Christopher Wambua Manager/Communications Consumer and Public Affairs Division Communications Commission of Kenya P.O. Box 14448, NAIROBI 00800 KENYA

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Fwd: [i-network] Bulk SMS Services
by Duncan Ondigo 12 Jun '13

12 Jun '13

Listers, FYI Duncan Begin forwarded message: > From: "James Wire" <lunghabo(a)gmail.com> > Date: June 12, 2013, 7:57:35 AM GMT+03:00 > To: "I-Network Uganda" <i-network(a)dgroups.org> > Subject: [i-network] Bulk SMS Services > Reply-To: "I-Network Uganda" <i-network(a)dgroups.org> > > Hello > > Are you a Bulk SMS service provider? Can you offer services all over the African continent? > > An opportunity awaits, get in touch with me directly on this very email. > > regards > > -- > **************************** > Wire James > ICT Consultant and Strategist - Specialist on African ICT & FOSS > Blog: http://wirejames.wordpress.com > Making IT work for you > > Read the mailing list rules - http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=189… > Visit the I-Network website - www.i-network.or.ug > Follow I-Network on Twitter: http://twitter.com/inetwork > The I-Network Dgroup is a platform for ICT Knowledge Sharing > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Visit [web site]( http://dgroups.org/iicd/i-network/ ) > Click [here]( mailto:leave.i-network@dgroups.org ) to unsubscribe > The email is intended only for the recipients. The owners of the Dgroups cannot be held responsible for the contents of the email message. > > > > > You are receiving this message because you are a member of the community I-Network Uganda. > > A reply to this message will be sent to all members of I-Network Uganda. > > Reply to sender | Unsubscribe >

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DNSSEC Awareness and Deployment Workshop comes home finally
by Barrack Otieno 12 Jun '13

12 Jun '13

Listers, For those who may not be aware the Kenya Network Information Centre has organized a DNSSEC awareness and deployment workshop at AFRALTI on 11 and 12 June 2013. This is a timely course since as a continent we have very few deployments of DNSSEC despite its importance in building the confidence of online businesses, for more information on how to participate kindly contact KENIC directly contacts are available on www.kenic.or.ke. Congratulations KeNIC for this great initiative. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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The connection between Big Data, Government Surveillance and Advertising
by Ali Hussein 12 Jun '13

12 Jun '13

Listers What is the connection between Big Data, Government Surveillance and Advertising? Increasingly privacy issues online are becoming a sore point. Where do you draw the line between privacy, civil liberties and 'National Security'? These issues must be debated openly and candidly. Do I mind if the government accesses my most intimate DMs on Twitter in the interest of National Security? Especially if you have a name like mine? The recent Prism Scandal in the US where a CIA whistleblower has revealed that the Government of the US is increasingly snooping on all and sundry through telephone conversations, social media etc is raising the ante on this issue. http://adage.com/article/privacy-and-regulation/prism-a-watershed-moment-pr… Where do we stand in Africa in general and Kenya in particular? Sometime last year the former PS of Information made an impassioned case for a certain level of surveillance because of our proximity and involvement in the 'War on Terror'. What is your take? Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Fwd: FOSSFA #OpenSF Tweetup for Wednesday, 12, 2013
by Tomslin Samme-Nlar 12 Jun '13

12 Jun '13

See below guys. Hope you participate. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: kayode yussuf <kayusyussuf(a)yahoo.com> Date: 2013/6/11 Subject: FOSSFA #OpenSF Tweetup for Wednesday, 12, 2013 To: FOSSFA MEMBERS <members(a)mail.fossfa.net> Cc: FOSSFA Certification <certification-owner(a)mail.fossfa.net>, FOSSFA FBT < fbt-owner(a)mail.fossfa.net>, FOSSFA volunteers <volunteers(a)mail.fossfa.net>, norbertglakpe(a)yahoo.fr, Tomslin Samme-Nlar <s.tomsleen(a)gmail.com>, lpi-ethiopia(a)googlegroups.com, Geraldine De Baston < geraldine.debastion(a)newthinking.de>, steffi.meyer(a)giz.de Dear Members, We welcome you to this week's #openSF tweetup. Theme: 'Microsoft Computer donation to Kenyan Government and its effect to the #OpenSource communities' Venue: twitter Hashtag: #OpenSF, #FOSSFA & #Idlelo6 Date: Wednesday, June 12th, 2013 Time: 1PM GMT This week, We recently heard news of Microsoft donating 260,000 computers to the Kenyan government and there has being series of outcry towards this donation. We want to discuss what the Open Source community can do to convert this to opportunities. We urge you to invite your communities and other open source evangelists. How-to-join: sign-in to your twitter account and look for the hash tags #FOSSFA and #OpenSF. Please don't forget to include hash tags '#OpenSF' when twitting. The tweetline will be moderated in English and French by myself (@k_whybaba) and Norbert Glakpe (@norbertglakpe). We look forward to your participation in this, please share amongst your networks and plan to attend. Kayode YussufforFOSSFA Role 2 Volunteers In French Chers membres, Nous vous invitons à # openSF tweetup de cette semaine. Thème: Microsoft Computer don de gouvernement kenyan et de ses effets sur les communautés #OpenSource Lieu: twitter Hashtag: #OpenSF, #FOSSFA & #Idlelo6 Date: Mercredi 12th Juin, 2013 Heure: 13:00 GMT Cette semaine, nous avons récemment entendu des nouvelles de Microsoft don de 260.000 ordinateurs au gouvernement kenyan et il ya étant série de protestations à ce don. Nous voulons discuter de ce que la communauté Open Source peut faire pour convertir en opportunités. Nous vous encourageons à inviter vos communautés et d'autres envangelists open source. How-to-join: Connectez-vous à votre compte Twitter et rechercher les balises de hachage # FOSSFA, #Idlelo6 et #OpenSF. S'il vous plaît n'oubliez pas d'inclure hachage balises #OpenSF »quand twitting. Le tweetline sera animé en anglais et en français par moi-même (@ k_whybaba) et Norbert Glakpe (@ norbertglakpe). Nous nous réjouissons de votre participation à cela, s'il vous plaît partager entre vos réseaux et de planifier à y assister. Kayode YussufpourFOSSFA Rôle 2 bénévoles

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South Africa vs Kenya.....
by Catherine Adeya 12 Jun '13

12 Jun '13

Moderators of the Laptop discussions, I beg your indulgence but this was too good to pass. Someone shared this article with me and I think it is a breath of fresh air after the 15+ years that some of us have endured that everything Tech must start in South Africa. I recall in 1996 arguing with my Boss in the UN that we must undertake a certain IT project in Kenya. Her response was there was no potential and nothing much to Kenya apart from the fact that I was Kenyan and the Project Leader. She told me the project MUST start in South Africa, then followed by Ghana, Uganda and Senegal in that order. I have to find her today so she can see the final sentence in this article: "If South Africa doesn't think its position as the continent's technology leader is threatened , it had better think again". Who do you think they are all talking about...read the article: http://www.techcentral.co.za/sa-losing-to-kenya-in-tech-race/40955/ Then continue with the Laptop discussion strengthened by this article. Best Regards, Nyaki

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Day 3:Ensuring Effective Implementation of the Laptop Project - The Key Variables :How would content be delivered and assessed? (Administrative & Institutional infrastructures at primary school levels)
by Barrack Otieno 12 Jun '13

12 Jun '13

Listers, Day two focused on sources of content , many thanks to those who have contributed the thread is still open. Below please find the theme for day three which is a build up on todays discussion: How would content be delivered and assessed? (Administrative & Institutional infrastructures at primary school levels) -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Merger of Agencies to Streamline ICT in Kenya
by waudo siganga 11 Jun '13

11 Jun '13

[1]http://www.cskonline.org/about-us/kenya-ict-press/312-merger-of-agen cies-to-streamline-ict-in-kenya References 1. http://www.cskonline.org/about-us/kenya-ict-press/312-merger-of-agencies-to…

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Elementary schools to pilot using digital textbooks
by S.M. Muraya 11 Jun '13

11 Jun '13

http://www.jpost.com/LandedPages/PrintArticle.aspx?id=302259 Elementary schools to pilot using digital textbooks By DANIELLE ZIRI 06/02/2013Fifth and sixth grade students will use digital textbooks in English, math and an elective of the school's choice. Some 100 elementary schools across Israel will be using digital schoolbooks this year as part of a new pilot project, the Education Ministry announced this week. The project, led by Education Minister Gideon Sa’ar, is part of a national program aimed at “adapting the education system to the 21st century,” which has been in place for two years. The schools were selected for the project according to their available technological and pedagogical infrastructure and were provided with Internet, a laptop for each teacher and projectors. Pupils in the fifth and sixth grades in the participating establishments will use digital textbooks in three subjects: English, math and an elective of the school’s choice. The textbooks are presented in a PDF format which the teachers can update and insert material into. In class, some schools will have students use the book on their personal computers, while others will make use of the classroom projector. Educators also committed to 30 hours of digital textbook training and another 30 hours at a course dealing with the use of the technology in the specific subjects they teach. “It really brings a fun atmosphere into the classroom,” Ilana Vagman, principal of Alon elementary school in Haifa, told The Jerusalem Post on Tuesday. Vagman’s school, which is participating in the pilot this year, had already been using the method prior to it. “[The students] are excited to work with the computers, it opens a whole interactive world, which for them, this is their world. They were born into this,” she added, “this method appeals to them much more because of that.” Vagman, who also teaches math, explained that besides allowing kids not to have to carry heavy books, or forget them at home, the project also facilitates their learning. “The lesson becomes more attractive to them, they are more focused,” she explained. “Not only are they learning the digital skills, they are also learning the content at the same time. They think they are playing but they are actually learning. “I very much believe in this project,” she added. Sa’ar stated that the transition to learning through digital books is “a necessity, and the education system must adapt itself to the changing reality and advance learning.” He explained that the pilot’s success will then be empirically measured with the aim of expanding it to all schools in the country.

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