- KICTANet - KICTANet

NEWS RELEASE: World IPv6 Launch Unites Industry Leaders to Redefine the Global Internet
by Barrack Otieno 06 Jun '12

06 Jun '12

World IPv6 Launch Unites Industry Leaders to Redefine the Global Internet As leading websites, ISPs, and home router equipment manufacturers support IPv6 by default, it becomes the new normal for the Internet [WASHINGTON, D.C. and GENEVA, Switzerland, -- 5 June 2012] – To ensure the Internet can continue to grow and connect billions more people and devices around the world, thousands of companies and millions of websites have now permanently enabled the next generation of Internet Protocol (IPv6) for their products and services. Participants in World IPv6 Launch include the four most visited websites in the world – Google, Facebook, YouTube, and Yahoo! – as well as home router manufacturers and Internet Service Providers in more than 100 countries. By making IPv6 the “new normal,” these companies are enabling millions of end users to enjoy its benefits without having to do anything themselves. World IPv6 Launch is organized by the Internet Society as part of its mission to ensure that the Internet remains open and accessible for everyone – including the other five billion people not yet connected to the Internet. "The support of IPv6 from these thousands of organizations delivers a critical message to the world: IPv6 is not just a 'nice to have'; it is ready for business today and will very soon be a 'must have,'" said Leslie Daigle, Chief Internet Technology Officer, Internet Society. "We believe that the commitment of these companies to deploy IPv6 will ensure that they remain industry leaders. Any company wishing to be effective in the new Internet should do the same." The World IPv6 Day in 2011 was a 24-hour test that focused on websites. This year, World IPv6 Launch is a permanent commitment across the Internet industry, including ISPs and home networking equipment manufacturers around the world, laying the foundation to accelerate the deployment of IPv6 across the global Internet. Major websites are permanently enabling IPv6 starting 6 June 2012 at 0000 UTC on their main websites. ISPs will permanently enable IPv6 across a significant portion of their current and all new residential wireline subscribers. Home networking equipment manufacturers will enable IPv6 by default through their range of home router products, and recent commitments to IPv6 by companies beyond websites demonstrates a broader support of the new Internet Protocol. This is imperative as the last blocks of the 4.3 billion IP addresses enabled by the current Internet Protocol (IPv4) were assigned to the Regional Internet Registries in February 2011. Already there is no remaining IPv4 address space to be distributed in the Asia Pacific region, and very soon the rest of the globe will follow. IPv4 address space is expected to run out in Europe this year, in the U.S. next year, and in Latin America and Africa in 2014. IPv6 provides more than 340 trillion, trillion, trillion addresses (an essentially unlimited number), which will help connect the billions of people that are not connected today, allow a wide range of devices to connect directly with one another, and help ensure the Internet can continue its current growth rate indefinitely. For more information about World IPv6 Launch and the participating companies, as well as links to useful information for users and how other companies can participate in the continued deployment of IPv6, visit: http://www.worldipv6launch.org About the need for IPv6 IPv4 has approximately four billion IP addresses (the sequence of numbers assigned to each Internet-connected device). The explosion in the number of people, devices, and web services on the Internet means that IPv4 is running out of space. IPv6, the next-generation Internet protocol which provides more than 340 trillion, trillion, trillion addresses, will connect the billions of people not connected today and will help ensure the Internet can continue its current growth rate indefinitely. About the Internet Society The Internet Society is the trusted independent source for Internet information and thought leadership from around the world. With its principled vision and substantial technological foundation, the Internet Society promotes open dialogue on Internet policy, technology, and future development among users, companies, governments, and other organizations. Working with its members and Chapters around the world, the Internet Society enables the continued evolution and growth of the Internet for everyone. For more information, visit www.internetsociety.org. Supporting Quotes from World IPv6 Launch Participants: Akamai “IPv6 is critical to the future of the Internet’s underlying architecture, and to supporting the billions of devices that will connect to the Internet over the coming years,” said Tom Leighton, chief scientist and co-founder, Akamai. “Having expanded our global IPv6 footprint to over 50 countries, Akamai enables Web sites to reach a growing audience over IPv6 with the performance and reliability that they have come to expect, and demand, from IPv4. We applaud the work of The Internet Society and so many of today’s businesses that have prepared for this important transition – ensuring the Internet remains a robust, collaborative, and infinitely accessible platform.” AT&T "With ubiquitous IP connectivity becoming a reality, IPv6 is critical to ensuring applications and services can reach users anywhere they live and work. AT&T has been a leader in the transition to IPv6 for many years, and we're excited to participate in World IPv6 Launch by enabling IPv6 by default for nearly one million of our broadband subscribers and dual-stack enabling our enterprise, consumer, and corporate websites and portals." Krish Prabhu, President of AT&T Labs and Chief Technology Officer for AT&T Bing for Microsoft “World IPv6 Launch is a significant milestone in achieving the next generation of the Internet, and Bing is proud to have worked alongside so many dedicated industry leaders to make this day possible,” said Derrick Connell, corporate vice president of Bing for Microsoft. “All of us at Microsoft who have worked together with our industry partners to make World IPv6 Launch a reality look forward to advancing our work and support as IPv6 becomes adopted on a broader scale.” Cisco Cisco SVP Engineering and General Manager Service Provider Business, Pankaj Patel, says, "The Internet has fueled remarkable economic growth and innovation that would have never happened without a network. Today, we face an explosion of connected devices moving data and content, especially video, and of applications and services coming from the Cloud. IPv6 enables the network -- the platform on which innovation is built -- to scale and make more growth more possible, today and into the future." Comcast “We at Comcast take great pride in being an innovator and technical leader. As a result of our team’s hard work, enabling IPv6 in over a third of our network, I am happy to report that by today we have exceeded our goal of 1% of our customer base being enabled with IPv6 for World IPv6 Launch! Thank you to the Internet Society and others for organizing and participating in this important event!” - John Schanz, Chief Network Officer, Comcast Facebook "As more and more people and devices connect to the web, supporting IPv6 has become crucial to the future scalability of the Internet," said Jay Parikh, Vice President of Infrastructure at Facebook. "It's awesome to see so many people and companies working together across the world to make progress on this transition." Google "IPv6 is key to preserving the health and openness of the Internet for decades to come," said Stephen Stuart, Distinguished Engineer at Google. "We're proud to be one of the founding participants in World IPv6 Launch, and we look forward to the day when IPv6 is available to Internet users everywhere." Internode “At Internode we are already using IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) to deliver Internet access to more than two per cent of our customers. During the past five years, Internode has acquired a great deal of understanding from deploying IPv6 on our national and international broadband networks, thereby providing a risk-free pathway for our customers when they use IPv6 and it is now ready for prime time,” said Internode founder and managing director Simon Hackett. “The most important lesson for Internode is that done right, customers will not even notice the change to IPv6. Internode commends the World IPv6 Launch as the time that website publishers, other Internet Service Providers and all companies manufacturing equipment for Internet access should also enable IPv6 access by default.” Yahoo! “Yahoo! is proud to be part of this historic effort to transition to the next generation Internet Protocol. Together, we are helping ensure the long-term health and growth of the Internet, which has become a critical part of people’s lives around the globe.” - Jason Fesler, Distinguished Architect and IPv6 Evangelist, Yahoo! -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

1 0

WCIT
by alice＠apc.org 06 Jun '12

06 Jun '12

Dear all, See link below, document on WCIT for our discussions. Best Alice http://www.internetgovernance.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/T09-CWG.WCIT… -----Original Message----- From: alice(a)apc.org Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012 03:08:05 To: <michuki(a)swiftkenya.com> Reply-To: alice(a)apc.org Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Is the UN (Read Governments) the Next Big Threat to Internet Freedom? Dear Michuki and all Last year we had attempted to start discussions on this issue when we shared the history and background of the ITR's and current issues and proposals to renew just before the first regional preparatory meeting that took place in Cairo. The second and belive the last took place in Durban last month. Anyway this is probably the best time to begin discussions on the key areas and get contributions from various stakeholders, we have done this quite well, working with various public institutions to contribute to policy and regulatory processes. We will pick up these discussions again, now that there is interest, as part of preparation for the Kenya IGF next week. Best Alice -----Original Message----- From: Michuki Mwangi <michuki(a)swiftkenya.com> Sender: "kictanet" <kictanet-bounces+alice=apc.org(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2012 22:50:11 To: <alice(a)apc.org> Reply-To: michuki(a)swiftkenya.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Is the UN (Read Governments) the Next Big Threat to Internet Freedom? Hi Ali, Walu, et al, On 6/5/12 6:50 PM, Ali Hussein wrote: > Walu > > Thank you. That is definitely a nice piece on this issue. I'm still > amazed at the loud silence from Government side (despite Daktari's > protestations to the contrary). Whatever position it is surely we must > know as they are a representative of the people. > It is probably best to call a spade a spade. IMHO as a stakeholder and user of the Internet, you and others on this list have an opportunity to arm the Kenyan Government with a position that will serve in your best interest at the WCIT. I think the honors are on this list and the community to come up with a position that is representative of our interests. KICTANET was highly instrumental in the National ICT Policy process and i do not see why the same cannot be done on significant global policies that directly related to the Internet. For instance, on 31st May there was a congressional hearing on the same topic and experts were invited to give testimonies and provide recommendations. For more please see ... http://energycommerce.house.gov/hearings/hearingdetail.aspx?NewsID=9543 That goes to show how important for some countries. I do not agree that having no position is a position. The reason being that at the WCIT all 193 ITU member states (including Kenya) each have a vote. In case the vote needs to be cast, i would want to know that our Government is voting along our positions interests and not based on swaying issues on the floor or which issues were lobbied for the most. Even more interesting it would be good to hear the thoughts of most on 1. What issues should NOT be supported at the WCIT 2. What issues SHOULD be supported at the WCIT 3. What should issues should we be proposing and supporting for Africa. My 2 Cents. Michuki. _______________________________________________ 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/alice%40apc.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.

1 0

Is the UN (Read Governments) the Next Big Threat to Internet Freedom?
by Ali Hussein 06 Jun '12

06 Jun '12

Listers Interesting article. A few weeks ago I raised the issue on Internet Freedom and Governance and asked whether our government has a position on this? http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-06-01/is-the-un-the-next-big-thre… This article brings to the fore the different voices that are advocating for two key positions:- 1. Should the status quo remain? Where the key player ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers), which is a private, U.S.-based nonprofit organization) exerts control over the fundamental levers and gears that underlie the Internet—including the domain-name system. Although ICANN says it operates on a multistakeholder model that involves such groups as the Internet Engineering Task Force and the World Wide Web Consortium, there has been a lot of criticism of the organization<http://www.computerworlduk.com/news/public-sector/3344078/icann-commits-tac…>over the years, from allegations of conflicts of interest to moves such as the recent expansion of the top-level domain system. 2. Should the UN, through the ITU (international Telecommunications Union take over from ICANN? Critics including one of the “fathers of the Internet,” TCP/IP developer Vinton Cerf say putting control of the Net under the UN body would subject the Internet to the whims of many nations whose commitment to democracy and free speech is questionable at best, including China and Russia. Cerf, who is currently the chief Internet evangelist at Google, said the move would threaten<https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwxyRPFduTN2Y0d4bDN0YmotbVk/edit?pli=1>the free and open nature of the Internet: As the Internet Community in Kenya do we have a position on this? The Kenya Government? CCK? Regards -- *Ali Hussein|Managing Partner* * *Telemedia Africa Azania Technology Group Chaka Court, Argwings Kodhek Road P O Box 14556-00100 Office: +254 737 751409 Cell: +254 773/713 601113 *Nairobi, Kenya* Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo "You generally hear that what a man doesn't know doesn't hurt him, but in business what a man doesn't know does hurt.". - E. St. Elmo Lewis, member, Advertising Hall of Fame

7 13

Call for Applications: DEMO Africa 2012
by Brian Munyao Longwe 05 Jun '12

05 Jun '12

Apologies for cross-posting *Apply to Launch at DEMO Africa* Six of the world’s ten fastest-growing economies over the past decade are in sub-Saharan Africa. At the same time, Internet usage across Africa has grown faster than on any other continent in the world.* *The awakening of the African economy provides an opportunity for global and African entrepreneurs and enterprises to forge partnerships for mutual economic prosperity. DEMO Africa, which takes place October 24-26 in Nairobi, Kenya is an initiative of DEMO and the LIONS@FRICA initiative, seeks to capitalize on this growth and create new opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa by providing a platform designed to inspire and challenge African innovators and entrepreneurs. This partnership will provide African companies seeking to launch their product with capacity building and training in business development, provide connectivity to global innovation grids, promote access to capital, create opportunities for partnership, and showcase best practices and successes in African-led innovation solutions. DEMO is the launch pad for emerging technology and trends. Each year over 2500 people from around the globe attend DEMO to experience innovation at its birth. At each event, a hand-selected class of new products are introduced to the world for the very first time to global press and prolific bloggers; investors; corporate acquires; strategic partners and buyers. Throughout its 21 years of existence, DEMO has earned a reputation for consistently identifying new innovations that are most likely to disrupt the markets they serve and change the way we use technology overall. Take your chance to be on the DEMO Africa stage and launch your product in front of entrepreneurs, investors, global media and buyers. This is where most of the global technology companies first launch. More than 50 demonstrating companies were acquired in the last four years alone by tech giants including Cisco, Google, Microsoft, Motorola, Symantec, HP, SAP and Yahoo! They have all gone to the well more than once, acquiring multiple DEMO companies. If acquisition is a measure of success, the DEMO list is long and impressive. The DEMO experience has helped introduce new products and services that have become well-known brands in both the business and consumer markets, including Adobe Acrobat, WebEx, Salesforce.com and Tivo to mention just a few. Application to launch at DEMO Africa is free. Applications will be vetted by an experienced team of DEMO Africa judges, who will be looking for the “next big thing” coming from Africa. The judges will be looking at solutions that solve real problems, are innovative and have a chance to change the world. Companies launching products at any DEMO event are provided with presentation coaching, a dedicated DEMO public relations team, a turnkey exhibitor station with signage and online hosting of their six minute launch video and profile on demo-africa.com and cio.co.ke. Scholarships are available for bootstrapped, angel-funded and student run companies. Application deadline is August 17th 2012 To apply, follow this link: http://demo-africa.com/launch/apply-to-launch

1 0

ISOC Fellowships to the OECD Technology Foresight Forum.
by alice＠apc.org 05 Jun '12

05 Jun '12

The Internet Society is pleased to invite applications for Fellowships to the OECD Technology Foresight Forum. Fellowships to the OECD Technology Foresight Forum are part of the Internet Society's Next Generation Leaders (NGL) programme and are available to Internet Society members aged between 20 and 40 years. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Technology Foresight Forum is an annual event organized by the OECD’s Committee for Information, Computer, and Communications Policy (ICCP) to help identify how technical developments create opportunities for, and pose challenges to the Internet Economy. Foresight Forums are a collaborative effort of policymakers from member and non-member governments, business, civil society, and the Internet technical community. About the OECD ICCP Technology Foresight Forum 2012 --------------------------------------------------- In 2012, the OECD Foresight Forum will focus on Exploiting the Data-Driven Internet Economy. Participants will explore how large scale data analysis (often referred to as "big data") can produce social and economic benefits such as improving productivity, controlling costs, improving the efficiency and transparency of government, advancing social goals in healthcare, the environment or security, increasing consumer welfare and making possible new scientific discoveries. There are also some key challenges to be considered as it pertains to capturing the full potential of big data (privacy, security, intellectual property, liability, etc.). The Forum will be held in Paris on 22 October 2012. Fellows to the OECD may be given the opportunity to engage in various tasks at the Forum, including assisting the OECD Secretariat with preparatory work, reporting, and speaking. Details of these opportunities will be confirmed with the OECD Secretariat and successful applicants in advance of the Forum. More details of the Fellowship to the OECD Technology Foresight Forum are available here: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/leadership-programmes/next-genera… to apply ------------ Please Note: Internet Society is using a new application to process our Fellowships, Ambassadorships and Grants. The above links will take you to our new service provider, zoomgrants.com. Before beginning the application process, you will need to register as new user on that system, even if you've previously been an awardee of a place in the e-Learning course or any other Internet Leadership components (Fellowship to the IETF, the Fellowship to the World Bank infoDev Global Forum or the IGF Ambassadors Programme).To apply for the Fellowship to the OECD Technology Foresight Forum, complete the online application form and upload a 2-3 page briefing paper here: http://zoomgrants.com/gprop.asp?donorid=2107&limited=293The deadline for applications is midnight UTC on 22 June 2012. Successful candidates will be notified on 13 July 2012. The Next Generation Leaders program ------------------------------------- More information about the Next Generation Leaders programme is available at: http://InternetSociety.org/LeadersThe Internet Society’s Next Generation Leaders programme is supported by funding from SIDN and is conducted under the patronage of the European Commission for Information Society and Media. For more information, contact leaders(a)isoc.org. If you would like to become a Next Generation Leaders programme Corporate or Organizational partner, please email leader-sponsor(a)isoc.org. Best regards, ------------------------- Niel HarperSenior Manager, Next Generation Leaders Internet Society 1775 Wiehle Ave. Suite 201 Reston, VA 20190 direct: 571.299.2509 mobile: 246.243.3818 skype: olokunbb

1 0

Is MNP rocket science?
by Francis Hook 05 Jun '12

05 Jun '12

Just curious to know if anyone has tried (or knows anyone who has tried) porting their number to a different network and what their experiences have been. On my part it seems MNP is like rocket science. I applied to port from one network to another on 15th May, and two weeks later I still cannot receive calls or text messages from my previous network on the new SIM card. Neither international calls or texts. But when I insert my old SIM into another handset, I am able to receive such calls/texts from that network + international. Strange. In essence, while we have dual SIM phones - we now have dual phone subscriber using one number. To me, retaining the number I have used for the last five years (and related services like mobile money) is a "nice to have" but not a "must have" so I will get a new number altogether and forget abt MNP since three calls and two visits later (to my new network) my issue remains unresolved and I am disinclined to pursue this further - not even with CCK. My reason for porting related mainly to mediocre services (call drops, congestion, unclear data metering, etc). Anyone with similar tales to share? Anyone in the know as to how the process works between the old NW, new NW and MNP provider? -- Francis Hook

3 3

Return from laggard land
by robert yawe 05 Jun '12

05 Jun '12

Hi Listers, I decided to join the majority laggards for a while as I re-evaluated my previous actions, it has been a rewarding time and I have been able to re-energise especially for the task ahead of gunning for the now officially vacant post of Post Master General. The phone call that made me withdraw did not scare me at all, as some might have imagined, the cowardly caller is well known to me and I can take him and his masters on any time. What the phone call did was trigger an overdue need for me to reflect upon my position on many issues which has helped me realise that I need to pick my battles, carefully. So good bye to my laggard friends for keeping me company over the past few weeks as rearmed i return to the battlefield, retreat is not surrender. Twende kazi ya kuchukua kiti cha mku wa posta. Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

3 2

Registration for World IPv6 breakfast closes at 1 PM today
by Barrack Otieno 05 Jun '12

05 Jun '12

Listers, For those who have not registered, registration closes at 1 pm. register(a)isoc.or.ke, for planning purposes, many thanks to all who have already registered. Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

1 0

Facebook & the Digital Economy
by Matunda Nyanchama 05 Jun '12

05 Jun '12

Here is an interesting take on the digital economy and its limitations using facebook IPO for illustration. Enjoy The Facebook Illusion ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be prepared for ICT security failures & know how to respond when they happen! Call: +1-888-587-1150 or info(a)aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

2 3

Re: [kictanet] World IPv6 Breakfast Programme
by Barrack Otieno 05 Jun '12

05 Jun '12

Listers, Attached please find the days program, there will be plenty of room for open discussions. Thank you Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

1 0

Cyber Warfare - is Kenya Prepared?
by Matunda Nyanchama 04 Jun '12

04 Jun '12

Is the country ready or even prepared for this new frontier of warfare?| Cyberwars: President Obama ordered Stuxnet attacks on Iran, claims report ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be prepared for ICT security failures & know how to respond when they happen! Call: +1-888-587-1150 or info(a)aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

2 1

cable envy - Kenya vs RSA
by Francis Hook 04 Jun '12

04 Jun '12

Its always gratifying to read articles where Kenya compares favourably against RSA :-) http://www.timeslive.co.za/thetimes/2012/06/04/kenya-s-triple-play-bonanza -- Francis Hook +254 733 504561

2 1

jobs at Google Kenya
by Alice Munyua 04 Jun '12

04 Jun '12

http://www.google.com/about/jobs/locations/nairobi/markcomm/product-marketi…

1 0

Listening at the Kenya Red Cross Developer day
by Paul Kukubo 04 Jun '12

04 Jun '12

As I write this the Kenya Red Cross is organizing the tech event dubbed Random Hacks of Kindness. Developers from all over Kenya are presenting ideas on using technology in humanitarian situations. Taking place at Keny Red Cross offices. Dr Ndemo opening the judging session emphasized the need for developers to think commercially in order for them to have the incentive to stay the course. Most applications are very socially oriented, perhaps representing our social reality. What's amazing is the fact that these hackathons and developer forums are becoming an increasing aspect of youth culture in universities and colleges. Remember most developers ago are say 19 years old now were 14 years old when the undersea cable discussions started. What is evident is that these developers need a lot of mentoring and this where we can all come in. The issue of mentoring needs a broad discussion. It was fresh to see a whole new bunch of techies with a different perspective. At this stage the developer community is doing what it can. Many of them worked the weekend to prepare. Once this becomes part of the youth culture, even for a few, opportunity is created. This is kind of techie week in Kenya with Nokia Summit last week, the 4c challenge meeting last Friday, the pivot east and the outsourcing summit this week starting tomorrow. Although the judging is still under way, I must say a Sunday afternoon well spent. Paul Kukubo -- Paul Kukubo Chief Executive Officer, Kenya ICT Board PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers Koinange Street Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 20 2211960 Fax: +254 20 2211962 website: www.ict.go.ke local content project: www.tandaa.co.ke, www.facebook.com/tandaakenya twitter:@tandaaKENYA BPO Project: www. doitinkenya.co.ke Digital Villages Project: www.pasha.co.ke personal contacts _______________ Cell: + 254 717 180001 skype: kukubopaul googletalk: pkukubo personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke personal twitter: @pkukubo ____________________ Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for socio economic enrichment

4 3

Fwd: The Economist | digitization and GDP growth.
by Paul Kukubo 04 Jun '12

04 Jun '12

Listers (crossposting an important article) [image: The Economist] <http://www.economist.com/> Free exchange Silicon sally <http://www.economist.com/node/21556221?frsc=dg%7Ca> Growth through digitisation requires more than faster broadband connections DO DIGITAL economies grow faster than analogue ones? Rich-country leaders seem to think so. G7 and European Union governments are committed to a variety of digital stimulus packages; Australia, the biggest spender, has promised broadband investment of $33.4 billion (or 3% of GDP) to connect 90% of homes at ultra-fast speeds. “Digitisation” involves adopting technologies like wireless phones and internet access to generate, process and share information. It seems to make sense that replacing slow technologies with faster ones might speed up sluggish economies. But does the case for investment stack up? See full article <http://www.economist.com/node/21556221?frsc=dg%7Ca> [image: The Economist on iPad] Sent from *The Economist on iPad <http://www.economist.com/apps>* See our digital and mobile products <http://www.economist.com/digital> Listers Interesting article. If you read nothing else from it at least take this out; "Analysis finds that digitisation on its own is not enough. Faster information boots output only when matched with astute ways of interpreting and acting on new data" US firms tend to have more IT that comparable EU ones, and are better at squeezing productivity out of it." This is largely due to performance based management culture. No debate however that at an aggregate level, digitization boosts GDP growth rates. Paul Kukubo CEO Kenya ICT Board Sent from my iPad -- Paul Kukubo Chief Executive Officer, Kenya ICT Board PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers Koinange Street Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 20 2211960 Fax: +254 20 2211962 website: www.ict.go.ke local content project: www.tandaa.co.ke, www.facebook.com/tandaakenya twitter:@tandaaKENYA BPO Project: www. doitinkenya.co.ke Digital Villages Project: www.pasha.co.ke personal contacts _______________ Cell: + 254 717 180001 skype: kukubopaul googletalk: pkukubo personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke personal twitter: @pkukubo ____________________ Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for socio economic enrichment

1 0

Airtel Tarrif
by Edith Adera 04 Jun '12

04 Jun '12

Listers, When Zain/Airtel joined the market, did they not launch a tariff that was dubbed "one bob PERMANENT" and they assured Kenyans that the tariff was PERMANENT! This is not the case today, what happened? Who holds operators accountable to Kenyans? Can someone from Airtel tell us what happened? Was it a hoax? When are we going to see low rates for Kenyans? Edith

1 0

Post Master General Position to be advertised this week
by Grace Githaiga 04 Jun '12

04 Jun '12

http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate+News/End+of+an+era+as+Ali+exit…

8 9

World IPv6 Day registration
by Barrack Otieno 03 Jun '12

03 Jun '12

Listers, If you are planning to attend the World IPv6 Launch Breakfast at the I-Hub on June 6 2012 organized by the Internet society Kenya Chapter kindly register for planning purposes, use the email address register(a)isoc.or.ke. There are limited slots remaining and we would like to avoid a last minute rush. Thank you Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

1 0

Pivot East - Mobile Start-up Pitching Conference 5th & 6th
by John Kieti 02 Jun '12

02 Jun '12

Hello Listers, The growing mobile startup culture is something many of us wish to support. Its a rapidly growing sector promising to improve our competitiveness as a global ICT hub. Already some of you have supported finalists of this year's Pivot East pitching conference with mentorship and coaching - a big thanks to you all! The conference at Ole Sereni Hotel on *5th and 6th June* is where you can a catch up with the trends and learn about innovative solutions coming from across East Africa. 25 innovative local companies will pitch against each other where 5 category winners get $10,000. The pitching sessions will be punctuated by fire-side chats where thought leaders representing Development Agencies, Government Ministries and Large Corporates will share insights on matters pertinent to mobile innovation and entrepreneurship. M-farm, one of our local innovative companies will also launch their new applications in the evening of 5th June at the same venue. This is a reminder to all those interested in the mobile start-up scene not to miss the action. There will be a live stream on Capital FM for those who will not make it to the venue. Live tweets will have the hash tag #PivotEast<https://twitter.com/#%21/search/%23PivotEast>. For more information on this see the event website http://www.pivoteast.com. Best regards The ordinary just won't do

1 0

CISSP Bootcamp - June 11~15, Nairobi, Kenya - 6 days to close of registration
by Matunda Nyanchama 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

Please note updates on examination: The examination is now computer-based testing. Candidates will register themselves directly at www.pearsonvue.com/isc2 .The exam centre for Nairobi is: Coast Data Systems Ltd, 1st Floor, Museum Hill Centre, P.O. Box 39932, Nairobi 00623, KENYA We would have loved to register each participant but for the above advice from ISC2. --------------------- www.aganoconsulting.com Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP) – Bootcamp Presented by Agano Consulting (K) Ltd. When June 11th – June 15th, 2012 Where Nairobi, Kenya Audience Information Security & Audit (Practitioners & Managers); individuals planning on attaining CISSP or Associate-CISSP certification. Description The CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) review course covers the breadth of information security and prepares candidates for the CISSP examination. Instructors Matunda Nyanchama, CISSP, PhD Information Security Consultant, Trainer & Conference Speaker How to register Agano Consulting Inc. 1011 Upper Middle Road East, Suite 1124 Oakville, Ontario Canada L6H 5Z9 training(a)aganoconsulting.com; www.aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting (K) Ltd. Limuru Road, Suraj Plaza, Suite T16 P. O. Box 62423, Nairobi, Kenya Phone: +254-20-2502435 info(a)aganoconsulting.com www.aganoconsulting.com Fees U$D 1300 Deadline June 6th, 2012 Examination The examination is now computer-based testing. Candidates will register themselves directly at www.pearsonvue.com/isc2 .The exam centre for Nairobi is: Coast Data Systems Ltd, 1st Floor, Museum Hill Centre, P.O. Box 39932, Nairobi 00623, KENYA Policy Any cancellation or rescheduling requests from candidates will incur a USD $75 cancellation or rescheduling fees. Such requests, in writing, must be received 10 days prior to the date of the training. Cancellation or rescheduling requests received within 9 days of the scheduled training session and “now shows” will receive neither refund nor credit towards future training. Instructor Profile Matunda Nyanchama, Ph.D, CISSP has more than 15 years experience in IT security, both corporate and teaching. He has worked in various capacities including Delivery Project Executive (DPE) and Senior Program Manager at IBM Global Services with responsibilities for service delivery for outsourced contracts. Previously he held positions as Delivery Manager of security, privacy and identity consulting. Dr Nyanchama has designed and taught university courses in IT security, including in the Masters of Information Technology Security (MITS) program of the University of Ontario Institute Of Technology (UOIT), Ontario, Canada Dr Nyanchama holds masters and doctoral degrees in computer science and an undergraduate electrical engineering degree. He is a certified information systems security professional (CISSP). He has presented on many subjects on security and written about information security metrics. Dr Nyanchama has published a number of security management papers, including co-authoring a chapter in the Information Security Management Handbook the reference guide for CISSP. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be prepared for ICT security failures & know how to respond when they happen! Call: +1-888-587-1150 or info(a)aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

1 0

Re: [kictanet] [ISOC_KE] IPv6 Status Update from the iHub
by Kivuva 31 May '12

31 May '12

For those of us that care, Check How IPV6 day spikes up IPv6 usage around the world. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150866839321242&set=a.395837121241… On 31 May 2012 16:07, Paul M <paulitrix(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear all, > > Today I conducted some conclusive tests regarding accessing IPv6 content > (mainly websites) from users who work at the iHub. iHub is now an IPv6 zone > and when you come around on June 6th, you should be able to access IPv6 > aware content online. Regarding another invite, today I talked to the > Safaricom CTO and he has agreed to attend the morning event. Barrack I > forwarded him your contacts and I hope he will get back to you. Cheers! > > > > -- > :-) Paul M > > > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > > -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva For Business Development Transworld Computer Channels Cel: 0722402248 twitter.com/lordmwesh www.transworldAfrica.com | Fluent in computing kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know

1 0

RESPONSES FROM ENGINEER KIDENDA ON THE STATE OF KENYAN ROADS
by Grace Githaiga 31 May '12

31 May '12

Listers Greetings. Kindly find attached a response from Engineer Kidenda on the state of Kenyan Roads. RgdsGrace Date: Wed, 30 May 2012 09:23:03 +0100 From: ekebaya(a)yahoo.co.uk Subject: RE: KENYA ICT ACTION NETWORK QUESTIONS TO ENGINEER KIDENDA ON THE STATE OF KENYAN ROADS To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com; dg(a)kenha.co.ke; otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com Dear Grace, I sent this response to you yesterday from our official mail but it seems it did not get through. Kindly acknowledge receipt Regards Esther Kebaya for: Director General, KeNHA

16 25

Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] HACKBATTLE 2012 UPDATE
by Gichuki John Chuksjonia 31 May '12

31 May '12

Hi Ndungu, It will be same way as others. Aslong as you have internet connection you are ready to go. Although the scenarios on this one will require TeamWork, at the end of it all, on the last attacks and momentum, it will be like the "battle of sexes", follow the rabbit hole... If you followed the Pre-hackbattle this year, that's how it will be. Kind Regards, ./Chucks On 5/31/12, ndungu stephen <ndungustephen(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Location? And who are the proposed Targets ? > -- -- Gichuki John Ndirangu, C.E.H , C.P.T.P, O.S.C.P I.T Security Analyst and Penetration Tester jgichuki at inbox d0t com {FORUM}http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/security/ http://chuksjonia.blogspot.com/

1 0

IT Jobs available
by Claire Eboi 31 May '12

31 May '12

Dear Kictanet, Attached is a job advert for some IT positions across Africa. Please post it to your mailing list. Thank you for your assistance. Kind Regards, _________ Claire Eboi Human Resource Consultant Description: cid:image001.png@01CC115D.F5E3A7B0 Tel: +254 (020) 233 7980 Mobile +254 (720) 338 908 Email: ceboi(a)virtualhr.co.ke The Greenhouse, 3rd Floor,Ngong Road; PO Box 42803-00100; Nairobi, Kenya Website: www.virtualhr.co.ke <http://www.virtualhr.co.ke/>

1 0

HACKBATTLE 2012 UPDATE
by Gichuki John Chuksjonia 31 May '12

31 May '12

Hey good people, I know most of you have been waiting for this, here is the update, http://chuksjonia.blogspot.com/2012/05/hackbattle-2012-engage-blackhat.html Regards, ./Chucks -- -- Gichuki John Ndirangu, C.E.H , C.P.T.P, O.S.C.P I.T Security Analyst and Penetration Tester jgichuki at inbox d0t com {FORUM}http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/security/ http://chuksjonia.blogspot.com/

1 0