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How this happened (How Obama used Technology to stay ahead during the campaign)
by Gideon 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

Hi Ali, This is interesting , it was good to see the manner of technology used during the US polls , i must say it was top notch, the kind of crisp marketing and use of technology to understand the niche regions was amazing. How about the analytics ,CNN and other media houses were able to give up to date info, removing the possibility of delay. We are going to polls soon and it will be encouraging to at least see some kind of replication, even if we will not go that top-notch, we have the resources to use and definitely the skill. Allow me to repeat your question ..."Are there lessons here for our politicians? How can we engage (through proper use of technology) with all Kenyans to ensure we vote in the right leaders?" Gideon Rop. On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 1:18 PM, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Fwd: How this happened (How Obama used Technology to stay > ahead during the campaign) (Ali Hussein) > 2. Re: Fwd: How this happened (How Obama used Technology to stay > ahead during the campaign) (Odhiambo Washington) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2012 13:29:27 +0400 > From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] Fwd: How this happened (How Obama used Technology > to stay ahead during the campaign) > Message-ID: <BDA973FB-3A17-413B-BF7F-51D2D431E619(a)hussein.me.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Listers > > Obama continued to stay ahead and the closeness of this election (despite > the electorate college votes big margin the battle ground states were won > with the slightest of margins) because of his team's sleek use of > technology - especially the use of Big Data. > > The ability to crunch the numbers and glean nuggets of pure gold in terms > of voter trends and getting out the voters to vote for him really is the > biggest lesson here. In my opinion of course. > > Are there lessons here for our politicians? How can we engage (through > proper use of technology) with all Kenyans to ensure we vote in the right > leaders? > > Or am I being an idealist and romantic and all this is just wishful > thinking? > > Ali Hussein > CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd > Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd > > +254 773/713 601113 > > Sent from my iPad > > Begin forwarded message: > > > From: Barack Obama <info(a)barackobama.com> > > Date: November 7, 2012, 8:54:23 AM GMT+04:00 > > To: <info(a)alyhussein.com> > > Subject: How this happened > > Reply-To: info(a)barackobama.com > > > > > > Friend -- > > > > I'm about to go speak to the crowd here in Chicago, but I wanted to > thank you first. > > > > I want you to know that this wasn't fate, and it wasn't an accident. You > made this happen. > > > > You organized yourselves block by block. You took ownership of this > campaign five and ten dollars at a time. And when it wasn't easy, you > pressed forward. > > > > I will spend the rest of my presidency honoring your support, and doing > what I can to finish what we started. > > > > But I want you to take real pride, as I do, in how we got the chance in > the first place. > > > > Today is the clearest proof yet that, against the odds, ordinary > Americans can overcome powerful interests. > > > > There's a lot more work to do. > > > > But for right now: Thank you. > > > > Barack > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > PAID FOR BY OBAMA VICTORY FUND 2012, A JOINT FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE > AUTHORIZED BY OBAMA FOR AMERICA, THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, AND THE > STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTIES IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CO, FL, IA, NV, NH, NC, > OH, PA, VA, AND WI. > > Contributions or gifts to Obama Victory Fund 2012 are not tax deductible. > > > > The first $2,500 from a contributor to Obama Victory Fund 2012 will be > allocated to Obama for America, designated for the general election. 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UK Open Standards policy moves a step forward
by Evans Ikua 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

(UK) Government bodies must comply with Open Standards Principles 1 November 2012 >From today all government bodies must comply with Open Standards Principles<http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/openstandards>, an agreed set of standards to make our IT more open, cheaper and better connected, Minister for Cabinet Office, Francis Maude said today. The Open Standards Principles have been developed following the public consultation ‘Open Standards: Open Opportunities – flexibility and efficiency in Government IT’ which took place from February to June this year. The principles will help Government to deliver more innovative IT services and further drive savings and encourage more competition for government contracts. Please read more here<http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/news/government-bodies-must-comply-open-sta…> -- *---------------------------------------------------- Kind Regards, Evans Ikua,* lanetconsulting.com, lpi-eastafrica.org, ict-innovation.fossfa.net, Skype: @ikuae Cell: +254-722-955831

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Linux association
by Ory Okolloh 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

Any Linux association of Kenya members on the list? Ory

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Elective office
by robert yawe 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

Hi, I am taking a liberty by making this post which might seem unrelated to the ICT sector but is, yesterday I received the message below from my barber, "Dear friends! I here by kindly invite you for a goat eating party on 18/11/2012 at 2pm towards fund raising for my campaigns for a county rep. of Kiuu ward, githurai 45, Ruiru costituency, Kiambu county. The venue will be at Tembo restaurant opp. Lisar school. Steve Luruma the aspirant. Welcome" I believe he can win the election and from our regular sessions, over the past 5 or more years, his ideas are well articulated and have been consistent. His profession allows him to interact with peoples of all walks of life (my previous barber was also Matiba's barber but do I say) giving him a more holistic view of issues from different perspectives. If Steve is able to raise the required party nomination fees and wins the election who will be cutting my hair, any recommendations? Regards PS. Which is your ward, who is your current representative, what is their role, who are the aspirants and would you offer yourself if asked by the people? Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Hate text messages/KICA Section 29
by Grace Githaiga 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

Good morning Listers I would like to thank Jane, Barrack and Topista for views expressed on yesterday's topic Shooting the messenger. They did express the need to place some level of responsibility on both the source of the content and the host platform. Further they underscored the need to have a good information system that operates under a sound policy framework if it is to be useful to society. Today we look at Section 29 of the KICA (improper use of system) http://www.cck.go.ke/regulations/downloads/KenyaInformation-Communications-… that is increasingly being used as a basis for criminal charges for users of technology based platforms. See example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q7VmsYNsqE 29. A person who by means of a licensed telecommunication system— (a) sends a message or other matter that is grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character; or (b) sends a message that he knows to be false for the purpose of causing annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety to another person commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand shillings, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, or to both. Could misuse of an information system also be used to charge intermediaries? Would this call for the training of the Kenya Police, DPP and Judiciary so that they understand the issues as they litigate and make rulings? Listers, lets hear your views. Further, please feel free to go back to yesterday's thread on shooting the messenger if you would like to contribute. Have a wonderful day RgdsGG

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The world is not flat
by robert yawe 06 Nov '12

06 Nov '12

http://www.ted.com/talks/pankaj_ghemawat_actually_the_world_isn_t_flat.html Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Good Bye .DOTAFRICA: ICANN Approves the Change Request Made by DotConnectAfrica Trust for Its .Africa
by Gideon 06 Nov '12

06 Nov '12

Hi All, Good Bye .DOTAFRICA: ICANN Approves the Change Request Made by DotConnectAfrica Trust for Its .Africa http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs123/1102516344150/archive/111132586069… Gideon Rop DotConnectAFrica

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Widening the digital divide
by robert yawe 06 Nov '12

06 Nov '12

Hi, For a long time I tried to understand the reasons for country specific IP address allocations, many of those I asked seemed to think that it was all about security and post 9/11 paranoia but I believe its all about control and commerce and today reality came home 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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Fwd: [Internet Policy] NEWS RELEASE: Internet Society Anticipates Strong Participation in Seventh Annual Internet Governance Forum
by Barrack Otieno 06 Nov '12

06 Nov '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Constance Bommelaer <bommelaer(a)isoc.org> Date: Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 11:02 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] NEWS RELEASE: Internet Society Anticipates Strong Participation in Seventh Annual Internet Governance Forum To: internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org Internet Society Anticipates Strong Participation in Seventh Annual Internet Governance Forum [Baku, Azerbaijan – 05 November 2012] – The Internet Society announced its substantial participation in the annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Baku, Azerbaijan, 6-9 November. The IGF is one of the major outcomes of the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and, since 2006, has brought together various stakeholder groups to discuss and shape public policy issues related to Internet governance. More than 1,500 representatives from the private sector, civil society, Internet community, and international nongovernmental and intergovernmental organizations are expected to participate in the forum. The theme of this year’s IGF is “Internet Governance for Sustainable Human, Economic, and Social Development.” From its early beginnings to its massive worldwide expansion over the past two decades, the Internet has grown from a research project to a central communication, social, and economic hub for more than two billion people. This year’s IGF theme offers a timely opportunity to reflect on the characteristics that have been central to the Internet’s success and its sustainability. The Internet Society has been actively involved in all previous IGFs and will be hosting and participating in a broad range of programs and activities during this IGF. Some of the Internet Society activities at the IGF in Baku include: * Pre-event session on Enhanced Cooperation and Internet Governance, co-organized with ICC-BASIS and the Association of Progressive Communications; * Opening session speech from Lynn St. Amour, President and Chief Executive Officer, Internet Society; * Moderating, organizing, and participating in multiple programs and sessions by Internet Society staff on critical topics such as Privacy, Human Rights, the International Telecommunication Regulations, DNSSEC, Digital Content, and Capacity Building; * Leading the closing session with a synthesis of the forum and discussion on principles and frameworks for the IGF; * Hosting 12 new and five returning IGF Ambassadors to attend the forum and participate in the sessions and workshops; and * Presenting two new reports on national Internet governance arrangements. Commenting on the IGF, Lynn St. Amour noted, “The work and the collaboration that occurs in the IGF is extremely important. The IGF has demonstrated the value of multi-stakeholder dialogue to sustain the Internet’s unmatched contribution to growth, innovation, and social development. The UN’s WSIS process clearly recognized this when they determined the IGF should be constituted as a neutral, non-duplicative, and non-binding process. We all look forward to another successful IGF.” For more details on the Internet Society’s involvement at IGF, visit http://www.internetsociety.org/internet-society-igf-2012-guide and http://www.internetsociety.org/igf/2012-internet-governance-forum/igf-2012-… http://www.internetsociety.org/news/internet-society-anticipates-strong-par… _______________________________________________ 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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Awardpreneurs - all about Virgin Airlines
by robert yawe 05 Nov '12

05 Nov '12

Hi, We have had a few positive references to Virgin Airlines and the success of its radical methods of operation but it seems all the accolades have not converted to the bottom line which is what you can actually take to the bank. This is also reflected in our so called compepreneurs and not the new awardpreneurs who spend most of their energies getting various awards are feted and then disappear, at the end of the day the basics of business must apply, "show me the money". http://business.time.com/2012/10/25/why-an-airline-that-travelers-love-is-f… 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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Invitation to IGF Workshop 68: Multi-stakeholder Internet Public Policy: Toolkit for internet public policy practitioners
by Ben Akoh 04 Nov '12

04 Nov '12

Hi all, If you are in Baku (or connecting via remote participation), you are invited to the Workshop No 68: Multi-stakeholder Internet Public Policy: Toolkit for internet public policy practitioners (http://wsms1.intgovforum.org/content/no68-multi-stakeholder-internet-public…) Also find link to the downloadable Toolkit document that has resulted from our experience of facilitating internet public policy dialogue in developed and developing countries and regions: http://www.iisd.org/publications/pub.aspx?pno=1619. The tools identified in the toolkit may have been employed in your region or country to foster public policy dialogue. We would like you to share those experiences, and the potential they have/had at influencing policy. Best regards, Ben Details of the workshop can be found below: (No.68) Multi-stakeholder Internet Public Policy: Toolkit for internet public policy practitioners Status: Accepted Workshop Theme: Internet Governance for Development [IG4D] Theme Question: Security, Openness and Privacy Q5; IG4D, Enabling Environment Thematic Cluster: Q2, Infrastructure Cluster: Q1 Concise Description of Workshop: At the “Multi-stakeholder Internet Public Policy Dialogue: Lessons Learned and Best Practice Examples of Local to Global Policy Making” organized by IISD at the Nairobi IGF, and involving a rich panel consisting of coordinators of the Canadian, UK, Brazilian/South American, East African, Togo National IGFs, and the UNDP, certain key messages emerged that recognized: • the relationships between global and public spheres in policy making • The importance of awareness raising, representation, partnership, auditing and tracking of the policy making process • The need for evidence and consent in public policy The outcome from this session, and other national and regional process that IISD has been involved with has helped to shape the production of a toolkit that is about supporting and building the capacity of stakeholder dialogue and engagement. The toolkit is a subset of what might constitute a much broader range of activities related to internet public policy development. Elements in this toolkit will be used to guide the discussion at this workshop which aims to: • Build and support stakeholder dialogue and engagement, and of public consultation forums and the various processes for developing public policy as a shared responsibility. Through a well moderated panel dialogue and broad open discussions, experts, practitioners and stakeholders will engage on the good practices and lessons learned at various national and regional public consultations forums and how the tools in the toolkit can be adopted and adapted for their own use. The project specifically falls within the IGF theme of Internet Governance for Development because it equips local practitioners especially those in developing countries to better engage in global public policy spaces. The workshop intends to address the “Internet Governance for Development” main theme question that explores the kinds of support needed to help communities, NGOs and businesses from the developing world to participate in the IG process. It also explores the security, openness and privacy question on policies and practices that can assist in making the internet and effective multistakeholder model for national and regional issues that developing countries can benefit. The discussion will be guided by other sub questions in each of the following thematic areas: Internet Governance for Development Question: • Enabling Environment Thematic Cluster: Question 2: What does it take in terms of IG policy, legal and regulatory approaches? What are the challenges to and opportunities for participation of stakeholders from developing countries with a special focus on increasing participation by youth and women participation in IG from Least Developed Countries? • Infrastructure Cluster: Question 1:What are the key concerns regarding Internet infrastructure from developing countries' experiences and how can new technologies and the Global Internet Governance mechanisms address limitations, offer opportunities and enable development? Security, Openness and Privacy Question: • Question 5: What policies and practices that can assist in making the Internet an effective multistakeholder model to discuss national & regional issues and what best practices developing countries can benefit from. Organiser(s) Name: International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Nominet Previous Workshop(s): http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/component/chronocontact/?chronoformname=W... http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/component/chronocontact/?chronoformname=W... Submitted Workshop Panelists: • Alice Munyua, EAIGF • Anju Mangal, SIDs Pacific IGF • Nnenna Nwakanma, WAIGF • Heather Creech, IISD • Mark Carvell, UK IGF • Towela Nyirenda, Southern African IGF • Sahr Gborie, Sierra Leone IGF • Abdullai Kamara, Liberian IGF Name of Remote Moderator(s): Ben Akoh

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How to kill an initiative
by robert yawe 04 Nov '12

04 Nov '12

Hi, Finally got a video that explains the death of mot great initiatives suggested on this forum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFNXNTVNjZM&feature=BFa&list=UU6fryLGM_FkZQ9… Regards PS. There are 2 ways to beat up anyone who tries to get to the ladder, flame them to a crispy ash (Yawe nd elk) or not contributing (laggards) either of which is very effective. 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] IGF remote hub/IGF Africa agenda
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 03 Nov '12

03 Nov '12

hi listers, could people indicate workshops of interest, eg those organised by our members so that we can join in those. Paul and I are involved in workshop no 146, which will take place on wed 8th at 10am Nairobi time. the topic is intellectual property rights versus the right to share. it is especially of interest in light of the debate on kictanet some weeks back on how government can help in protecting IP right holders from online piracy. Paul will be a panelist at Baku in this workshop and he had already sent us an invite in a separate email. 2012/11/2, Wawire Christopher <wctopher(a)gmail.com>: > Thanks for this GG > wawire > > On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 5:39 PM, Grace Githaiga > <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com>wrote: > >> Liz >> See the 2012 IGF Africa meeting Agenda. It might be of interest too to >> those who will be following remotely. >> >> Rgds >> GG >> >> _______________________________________________ >> isoc mailing list >> isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke >> http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc >> >> > -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu Website: http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu

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Re: [kictanet] ITU/ATU and CCK in closed door meeting
by Walubengo J 02 Nov '12

02 Nov '12

Alice K, WAmbua, Sounds all good - but it is also fair to say that ITU is really under no obligation to include everyone in their meetings. And they really should not apologise for that since that is how they are constituted by government treaties... So methinks Fiona crashed into a Regulator /ITU meeting and she got kicked out accordingly :-) Am not saying its fair, am just saying I perfectly understand where ITU is coming from and will only change if the same Govts decide to change the nature of the treaties inorder to give smaller fish (Wanjiku) some say. But then again, should Wanjiku have a say when already she authorised Govt. to speak on her behalf at ITU? Why would we want to duplicate issues? walu. ------------------------------ On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 16:45 AST (Arabian) alice koech wrote: >Fiona, >I want to appreciate your sentiments and seek to clarify that the meeting was NOT secret and neither seemingly secret. >ITU did organize this workshop as a follow-up of another workshop for regulators in the region and they are the ones who did send out the invitations. ATU was only asked to co-host and facilitate the logistics of the local arrangements. The support of CCK was sought to assist with some logistical arrangements and of course attend as regulators. >When you showed up at Hilton this afternoon, none of the people you met did not know you nor the organization you represent (at least that is what I was made to understand). Bad practice in our country.... >When you called me, I had just arrived at Hilton and immediately tried to investigate the case and what I hear is that nobody asked the security to usher you out of the meeting room and that they only requested you to come out so that they could get more information. I do not know exactly what happened.... >We apologize as co-conveners for what you have reported because they ought to have let you in as there was nothing secret. > >Alice > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+a.koech=atu-uat.org@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Fiona Asonga >Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 12:51 PM >To: a.koech(a)atu-uat.org >Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >Subject: [kictanet] ITU/ATU and CCK in closed door meeting > >Hallo All, > >I have a question to CCK/MOIC (Government of Kenya) > >It turn out that the ITU/ATU and CCK have had a discussion in the last one week at The Hilton Hotel Nairobi on Frequency Spectrum pricing models and Digital migration that is 'seemingly secret'. I use the phrase 'seemingly secret' because when one of the regional regulators asked to meet with TESPOK and we showed up at the meeting an hour ago; ATU/CCK sent Hilton Security to kick us out of the discussion like there was something we were not suppose to hear. > >Can ITU/ATU/CCK please clarify what was being discussed that the rest of industry should not know about? What is wrong with TESPOK sitting in as an observer if we don't qualify make any contribution to the discussion? > >If our regulator and partners take to kicking industry out of such discussions where does that leave all the progress on stakeholder interaction we are striving to have especially in view of the new constitution? > >Kind regards > >Fiona Asonga >Chief Executive Officer >Telecommunications Service Providers Association of Kenya/ Kenya Internet Exchange Point >Board Member Africa Internet Service Providers Association > >Co-ordinator of Membership and Communication of the Africa Computer Emergency Response Team > >NRO Number Council http://www.nro.net/about/number-council.html > >ASO Address Council http://aso.icann.org/ac/ > > >14 th Floor, Bruce House >Standard Street > >Tel: +254 20 2245 036 >Cell: +254 721 713 504 > >Website: www.tespok.or.ke > > > >“Industry voice in Telecommunications, Providing Policy and Direction >within the Industry and Government” > > >_______________________________________________ >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/a.koech%40atu-uat.org > >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/jwalu%40yahoo.com > >The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > >KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Re: [kictanet] ITU/ATU and CCK in closed door meeting
by Fiona Asonga 02 Nov '12

02 Nov '12

Thanks Alice and Christopher The clarifications are noted and apologies accepted. Kind regards Fiona Asonga Chief Executive Officer Telecommunications Service Providers Association of Kenya/ Kenya Internet Exchange Point Board Member Africa Internet Service Providers Association Co-ordinator of Membership and Communication of the Africa Computer Emergency Response Team NRO Number Council http://www.nro.net/about/number-council.html ASO Address Council http://aso.icann.org/ac/ 14 th Floor, Bruce House Standard Street Tel: +254 20 2245 036 Cell: +254 721 713 504 Website: www.tespok.or.ke “Industry voice in Telecommunications, Providing Policy and Direction within the Industry and Government” ----- Original Message ----- From: "alice koech" <a.koech(a)atu-uat.org> To: tespok(a)tespok.co.ke Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Friday, November 2, 2012 4:45:56 PM Subject: RE: [kictanet] ITU/ATU and CCK in closed door meeting Fiona, I want to appreciate your sentiments and seek to clarify that the meeting was NOT secret and neither seemingly secret. ITU did organize this workshop as a follow-up of another workshop for regulators in the region and they are the ones who did send out the invitations. ATU was only asked to co-host and facilitate the logistics of the local arrangements. The support of CCK was sought to assist with some logistical arrangements and of course attend as regulators. When you showed up at Hilton this afternoon, none of the people you met did not know you nor the organization you represent (at least that is what I was made to understand). Bad practice in our country.... When you called me, I had just arrived at Hilton and immediately tried to investigate the case and what I hear is that nobody asked the security to usher you out of the meeting room and that they only requested you to come out so that they could get more information. I do not know exactly what happened.... We apologize as co-conveners for what you have reported because they ought to have let you in as there was nothing secret. Alice -----Original Message----- From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+a.koech=atu-uat.org@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Fiona Asonga Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 12:51 PM To: a.koech(a)atu-uat.org Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] ITU/ATU and CCK in closed door meeting Hallo All, I have a question to CCK/MOIC (Government of Kenya) It turn out that the ITU/ATU and CCK have had a discussion in the last one week at The Hilton Hotel Nairobi on Frequency Spectrum pricing models and Digital migration that is 'seemingly secret'. I use the phrase 'seemingly secret' because when one of the regional regulators asked to meet with TESPOK and we showed up at the meeting an hour ago; ATU/CCK sent Hilton Security to kick us out of the discussion like there was something we were not suppose to hear. Can ITU/ATU/CCK please clarify what was being discussed that the rest of industry should not know about? What is wrong with TESPOK sitting in as an observer if we don't qualify make any contribution to the discussion? If our regulator and partners take to kicking industry out of such discussions where does that leave all the progress on stakeholder interaction we are striving to have especially in view of the new constitution? Kind regards Fiona Asonga Chief Executive Officer Telecommunications Service Providers Association of Kenya/ Kenya Internet Exchange Point Board Member Africa Internet Service Providers Association Co-ordinator of Membership and Communication of the Africa Computer Emergency Response Team NRO Number Council http://www.nro.net/about/number-council.html ASO Address Council http://aso.icann.org/ac/ 14 th Floor, Bruce House Standard Street Tel: +254 20 2245 036 Cell: +254 721 713 504 Website: www.tespok.or.ke “Industry voice in Telecommunications, Providing Policy and Direction within the Industry and Government” _______________________________________________ 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/a.koech%40atu-uat.org 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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ITU/ATU and CCK in closed door meeting
by Fiona Asonga 02 Nov '12

02 Nov '12

Hallo All, I have a question to CCK/MOIC (Government of Kenya) It turn out that the ITU/ATU and CCK have had a discussion in the last one week at The Hilton Hotel Nairobi on Frequency Spectrum pricing models and Digital migration that is 'seemingly secret'. I use the phrase 'seemingly secret' because when one of the regional regulators asked to meet with TESPOK and we showed up at the meeting an hour ago; ATU/CCK sent Hilton Security to kick us out of the discussion like there was something we were not suppose to hear. Can ITU/ATU/CCK please clarify what was being discussed that the rest of industry should not know about? What is wrong with TESPOK sitting in as an observer if we don't qualify make any contribution to the discussion? If our regulator and partners take to kicking industry out of such discussions where does that leave all the progress on stakeholder interaction we are striving to have especially in view of the new constitution? Kind regards Fiona Asonga Chief Executive Officer Telecommunications Service Providers Association of Kenya/ Kenya Internet Exchange Point Board Member Africa Internet Service Providers Association Co-ordinator of Membership and Communication of the Africa Computer Emergency Response Team NRO Number Council http://www.nro.net/about/number-council.html ASO Address Council http://aso.icann.org/ac/ 14 th Floor, Bruce House Standard Street Tel: +254 20 2245 036 Cell: +254 721 713 504 Website: www.tespok.or.ke “Industry voice in Telecommunications, Providing Policy and Direction within the Industry and Government”

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Re: [kictanet] ITU/ATU and CCK in closed door meeting
by ICT Researcher 02 Nov '12

02 Nov '12

Does TESPOK exist for public interest or service providers private interests?

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Understanding government in new times
by Ali Hussein 02 Nov '12

02 Nov '12

Listers I found these articles and videos informative and interesting for those of us who are continually engaged in policy discussions at both private and public fora. > > > > Share > Understanding government in new times > > Governments across the globe face a daunting array of policy choices in deciding how best to serve their citizens. Contributors to the McKinsey Center for Government’s anthology Government designed for new times, on mckinsey.com, explore the forces at work and the options available to leaders for shaping a vision of superior public management in changing times. > > • In a new video and interview, Hernando de Soto describes why bringing property rights and the rule of law to developing nations will represent a kind of Industrial Revolution. > > • In another new video, Peter Ho explores the need for a “whole of government” collaboration to address increasingly frequent crises. > > • Parag Khanna maps the terrain occupied by parastatal organizations, which lie between public agencies and private-sector organizations. > > • MIT economist Daron Acemoglu argues that the strongest governments will be those that serve the people rather than political elites. > > > You are receiving this mailing because you are a registered member of mckinseyquarterly.com and have subscribed to the Public Sector list. > > To ensure delivery, add e.mckinseyquarterly.com to your > address book. > > McKinsey & Company, 21 South Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 > > > > Regards > > Ali Hussein > > CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd > Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd > > +254 773/713 601113 > > Sent from my iPad > > > Manage your subscriptions > > Unsubscribe from this mailing > > Access our help tool > > Read privacy policy >

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Hurricane Sandy
by robert yawe 02 Nov '12

02 Nov '12

Hi, Might be me being paranoid but has anyone else noticed that social media site updates seem to have trickled down since the hurricane landed in the USA? 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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Final Report on intermediary liability in Kenya
by Grace Githaiga 02 Nov '12

02 Nov '12

Good morning Listers Please find the final report on Intermediary liability in Kenya. http://www.apc.org/en/system/files/Intermediary_Liability_in_Kenya.pdf This report looks at the role of internet intermediaries as well as their limitations on enabling communication and facilitating information flows and the recently placed policy focus on internet intermediaries. Other countries that undertook the study include Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria and Senegal. You can find synthesis report on http://www.apc.org/en/system/files/READY%20-%20Intermediary%20Liability%20i… RgdsGG

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Presidential Debate Par Excellence!
by Edith Adera 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

Listers, Did anyone watch the 1st Ghanaian Presidential Debate held Live on Tuesday this week? If you missed it, it is worth watching at http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_110227&feature=iv&src… It was impressive and I loved the structure of the debate for 3 reasons:- 1. It focused entirely on SUBTANCE (Development Agenda) - ICT issues also featured in the discussions! A pure focus on concrete agenda/vision for the country going forward. 2. The facilitation was very focused with strategic questions posed to the candidates sequentially and they had EXACTLY 3 minutes to succinctly respond and no more! They had only 3 "chances of rebuttal" 3. They had a blend of a researcher/media personality as the co-hosts - which means empirical evidence/research information was consulted to pose piercing and targeted questions. There was no room as such for "dirty politics/ethnic persuasions". The 3rd debate will feature a debate of the running mates! The whole debate series is managed by the Institute of Economic Affairs. As we gear up to Kenya's debate this month, many questions run through my mind: 1. Will Kenya for the first time focus on SUBTANCE and NOT our usual political theatrics? 2. Will we draw on empirical evidence to pose challenging and deep questions? What role can research think tanks play to have substantive issues addressed? 3. How will the 20+ presidential candidates be managed in an effective way to give equal opportunity to all, yet remain focused and substantive? ............the list goes on! I'm sure listers have many more questions! As a community, we should aim to submit concrete pressing questions related to the industry (assuming there's room for this) I hope Julie and her co-host will run Kenya's debate differently and borrow a leaf from Ghana's....avoiding the Kenyan typical style of politics! This is a challenge we throw to the media houses that will be hosting the series of historic debates. Reflective Edith!

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IGF remote hub/IGF Africa agenda
by Grace Githaiga 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

LizSee the 2012 IGF Africa meeting Agenda. It might be of interest too to those who will be following remotely. RgdsGG

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The test for determining if State has met its obligations in Consumer Rights
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

Listers, Though not directly ICT related, this is a pace setting decision as it attempts to set a test for socio-economic rights. I foresee a day when Kenyans will demand Internet rights from the Government. *Socio–Economic Rights* Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) v Attorney General & 4 Others Petition No 88 of 2011 High Court at Nairobi October 5, 2012 M Ngugi, J. Reported by Andrew Halonyere *Download the Decision*<http://kenyalaw.org/CaseSearch/view_preview1.php?link=432590923895267534070…> *Issues* 1. Whether the enjoyment of socio–economic rights had been violated through an alleged Government’s failure to control the rising cost of living. *Constitutional Law ** - **fundamental rights and freedoms - socio-economic rights - declaration that socio-economic rights were violated by Government's failure to control rising cost of living - test for determining whether or not the state has met its obligation - manner in which matters concerning public interest should be brought before court-costs not to be imposed on proceedings that advance a legitimate public interest -whether the petition had merit -Constitution of Kenya, 2010 - Article 20(5), 22,23,43* This was a petition seeking inter alia a declaration that the Government’s failure to stabilize and reduce high fuel prices violates article 43 of the Constitution of Kenya which guarantees the petitioners and other citizens’ economic and social rights.Read More... *Held:* 1. The key to justifiability of the socio-economic rights is the standard of reasonableness. Though a considerable margin of discretion must be given to the state in deciding how it is to go about fulfilling the socio-economic rights, the reasonableness of the measures that the state adopts can be evaluated by a court. 2. Many factors including a failure in rainfall have a negative impact on the availability of food and the cost of living and such factors are not a result of the failure on the part of the state to take appropriate policy and other measures to ensure the realisation by citizens of the socio-economic rights guaranteed under Article 43. The respondents have taken reasonable measures to meet their obligations under the Constitution. 3. When bringing matters of socio economic rights before the court, which have a critical bearing on the rights, lives and livelihoods of citizens, it is not enough to make bare statements with regard to the violation of rights without seriously addressing oneself to the manner in which the violations have occurred and the reasonableness or otherwise of the measures taken to avert or ameliorate their impact. At this nascent stage in the implementation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, parties in the position of the petitioner, should they determine to take on cases which have a bearing on the public interest, must take them on with all due seriousness. 4. 1. The manner in which the petition was conducted by the petitioner would ordinarily have attracted an award of costs against it. However, the intent of Articles 22 and 23 of the Constitution is that persons should have free and unhindered access to the Constitutional Court for the enforcement of their fundamental rights and freedoms. Similarly, Article 258 allows any person to institute proceedings claiming the Constitution has been violated or is threatened. The imposition of costs would constitute a deterrent and would have a chilling effect on the enforcement of the Bill of Rights. 5. In matters concerning public interest litigation, a litigant who has brought proceedings to advance a legitimate public interest and contributed to a proper understanding of the law in question without private gain should not be deterred from adopting a course that is beneficial to the public for fear of costs being imposed. -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu Website: http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu

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For civil society looking to join govt delegations to WCIT
by Ory Okolloh 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

(any news on the Kenya position yet by the way from CCK? ) See below: Hi all, Apologies for cross-posting. I wanted to share some new WCIT advocacy resources from Access. We have just released a sample letter for civil society groups to request to join a national delegation to WCIT. We are encouraging civil society who want to participate in WCIT to adapt this language as appropriate in writing to their governments. Here's the link to the letter: https://www.accessnow.org/page/-/docs/Sample%20Letter%20to%20request%20to%2… Here's a link to find the appropriate contact point in your government: http://www.itu.int/cgi-bin/htsh/mm/scripts/mm.list?_search=ITUstates&_langu… Additionally, we have developed talking points and a letter to request to a national consultation. These documents are now available in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Dutch, Bulgarian, and Polish. We encourage you to circulate these resources widely and let us know if you've found them useful. Best regards, Deborah -- Deborah Brown Policy Analyst Access | AccessNow.org E. deborah(a)accessnow.org S. deborah.l.brown T. deblebrown PGP 0x5EB4727D _______________________________________________ AfriCS-IG mailing list Info and options: http://lists.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/africs-ig To unsubscribe, email africs-ig-unsubscribe(a)lists.apc.org

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IGF remote hub
by Liz Orembo 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

Listers, ISOC KE is setting up a remote participation hub for the next week's IGF The venue will be at View Park towers 10th floor at Qnet offices. If interested in participating, please send an email to register(a)isoc.or.ke You can also circulate this info to your networks -- Best regards.

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