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On Access to ICCK Minutes - Universal Access Fund
by Matunda Nyanchama 20 Feb '11

20 Feb '11

- Can this be covered under "access to information" 'principle' in the recently passed constitution; my recollection, and correct me if I am wrong, is that parliament will enact a law on access to information and requirement for transparency for all government entities/agencies/commissions/etc etc. I presume this would cover ICCK - On telecom infrastructure financing, the Canadian model may be worth a study; every telco (actually customer as telcos pass this cost) has to contribute to this fund which is then used as an incentive (e.g. rebate, tax relief, etc.) for those telcos that invest in new infrastructure and/or operate in areas where telcom profitability is low. (NB: their debate on the matter was back in 1996 following deregulation.) Baadaye. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be prepared to face ICT Security failures & know how to respond when they happen! Call: +1-888-587-1150 or info(a)aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk I have a workstation…" - Anonymous ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

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Fireside Chat by Larry Wall, creator of the Perl Programming Language
by Phares Kariuki 19 Feb '11

19 Feb '11

Hi, Larry Wall, creator of the Perl Programming Language will be giving a fireside chat at the iHub on the 24th of February 2011, at the iHub. Chat starts at 5.30 pm, ends at 8 pm. Registration link here.... http://larrywall.eventbrite.com/ Thanks, -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares | B: http://www.kaboro.com/ |

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Egypt & Tunisia - tipping points
by robert yawe 19 Feb '11

19 Feb '11

As we call for twitter and facebook organised demonstrations to force governments out of office lets realise that this populations had reached a tipping point, as they say "the straw that broke the camels back". We therefore need to be careful about assuming that just having the tools that were available to the civilians in Egpt and Tunisia are sufficient for a mass uprising. Using the same analogy in the ICT sector just having high speed internet and accent neutral english speakers shall not cause a revolution in the outsourcing arena. The failures at attempting to replicate Silicon Valley are more than the successes so lets find our own vehicle to leverage ICT. Regards PS. Apology's for the error with my post on airtel and Zimbabwe it was Zambia Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Forthcoming Discussions on the Independent Communications Commission of Kenya Bill 2010 14-25 Feb.
by Catherine Adeya 19 Feb '11

19 Feb '11

Dear Listers, After a healthy and heated debate on the Media Council Bill 2010, next week (on Valentine's day to be exact) we will move on to the following discussion: Topic: The Independent Communications Commission of Kenya Bill 2010 Venue: Here on the KICTANET list Participants: You Duration: Mon.14 th Feb - Fri. 25 Feb. 2010 I have decided to send out this notice early enough so you have time to download the Bill and read it. The Bill has four main Chapters: CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS: Definitions etc. CHAPTER II: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION OF KENYA: Establishment of the Independent Communications Commission of Kenya. CHAPTER III: COMMITTEES CHAPTER IV: TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS: Transfer of Staff FIRST SCHEDULE: LAWS AMENDED OR REPEALED : MEMORANDUM OF OBJECTS AND REASONS However, we will focus our discussions mainly on Chapter II, III and IV for obvious reasons. You can access 'The Independent Communications Commission of Kenya (ICCK) Bill' at the Ministry of Information and Communications website:http://www.information.go.ke/ To be more exact you can find it at: http://www.information.go.ke/index2.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_view&gid… The ten day discussions will focus on critical and gnawing issues. We will summarize the discussions as we go along. Date Focus Mon 14 Feb. 2011 Object of the Act which is to establish an independent Commission... Tue 15 Feb. SECTION 3: THE 'ESTABLISHMENT OF INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION OF KENYA' Wed 16 Feb SECTION 4: FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION Thur 17 Feb. SECTION 5: CONSTITUTION AND APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS TO COMMISSION SECTION 6: DISQUALIFICATION Friday 18 Feb. Day 5 and 6: >From p. 7-8 SECTION 7: TERMS OF OFFICE SECTION 8: REMOVAL FROM OFFICE SECTION 10: REMUNERATION SECTION 12: CONFLICT OF INTEREST Mon 21 Feb. SAME AS FRI. 18 FEB. 2011. Tue 22 Feb. SECTION 14: STAFF TO THE COMMISSION. Wed 23 Feb. SECTION 18: DISSOLUTION OF CCK SECTION 19: TRANSFER OF STAFF SECTION 20: TRANSFER OF RIGHTS, LIABILITIES, OBLIGATIONS Thur 24 Feb SECTION 21: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS SECTION 22: LEGALITY OF ACTS Fri 25 Feb. Recap any pending issues that have not been dealt with in detail. See you all next week...I look forward to healthy discussions. Best Regards, Nyaki (or Dr. Catherine Adeya...as Alice had introduced me) _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: elizaslider(a)yahoo.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/elizaslider%40yahoo.com

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Libya (mostly) offline
by McTim 19 Feb '11

19 Feb '11

http://www.renesys.com/blog/2011/02/libyan-disconnect-1.shtml Looks like they are doing the same thing the Egyptians did. -- Cheers, McTim "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route indicates how we get there." Jon Postel

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Price Control in the Telecom Market in Kenya?
by Edith Adera 19 Feb '11

19 Feb '11

Listers, The news I heard today made me wanna shadder! A player with market power asking for price controls in the telecom market? Are we progressing or retrogressing? Telecom Economics dictates otherwise and this must NOT happen in a free and competitive market! Our recent discussions on broadband access just goes to confirm that we are not there yet. We have not yet reached the most remote and isolated corners of this country....control MUST not be an option! The Kenyan consumer continues to be constrained by availability, accessibility and affordability to fully realize the socio-economic benefits of telecoms. As a voice for the common consumer.....among a million other voices......price control is NOT an option! Edith ________________ Edith Ofwona Adera Senior Program Specialist ICT4D Program and Climate Change & Water Program International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le développement international Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa Tel: +254202713160 | Fax/Téléc: +254202711063 | Skype: edithadera eadera(a)idrc.or.ke<mailto:eadera@idrc.or.ke> | www.idrc.ca<http://www.idrc.ca/> | www.crdi.ca<http://www.crdi.ca/> [https://email.idrc.or.ke/owa/attachment.ashx?id=RgAAAAANayfd3%2b2VQYZo%2flc…]

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Chinese Hackers Target Canadian Govt Sites
by Matunda Nyanchama 18 Feb '11

18 Feb '11

This news of hackers targeting governments may of interest to folks on this list. 1. Cyber Attacks Target Govt Departments 2. Foreign Hackers Break into Govt Computers Enjoy!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be prepared to face ICT Security failures & know how to respond when they happen! Call: +1-888-587-1150 or info(a)aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk I have a workstation…" - Anonymous ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

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In egypt-internet governance
by warigia bowman 18 Feb '11

18 Feb '11

In el rehab, cairo at american university gov shut down all texting and Internet as well as al jazeera arabic from Thursday until this afternoon. Food for thought what is the technical situation? How did government of egypt do this? Is gateway controlled by gov, or did gov pull licenses? need answers Rigia -- Dr. Warigia Bowman Visiting Assistant Professor American University in Cairo

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Re: [kictanet] Kenya: New Media Laws Must Meet International Standards
by Victor Bwire 18 Feb '11

18 Feb '11

[ARTICLE 19] STATEMENT 17 February 2011 Kenya: New Media Laws Must Meet International Standards Today marks the launch of two ARTICLE 19 legal analyses on two important laws relating to media freedom in Kenya – the 2010 Media Bill and the 2010 Independent Communications Commission Bill. In the analyses, ARTICLE 19 calls on Kenyan legislators to incorporate the recommendations relating to both laws into the final text and ensure that both laws comply with international standards in their respective areas. ARTICLE 19, who has a regional East Africa office in Nairobi, has regularly commented on a number of Kenyan draft and adopted legislation relating to freedom of expression and freedom of media, including the 2010 Constitution, various laws regulating hate speech in 2010 or the 2010 Kenya Communications (Broadcasting) Regulations. Media Bill The first draft law, the Media Bill, seeks to amend the existing 2007 Law that stirred some controversy at the time of its promulgation, as it resulted in the voluntary Media Council of Kenya becoming a statutory body with a broad media mandate. The amendments contained in the Media Bill seek to align the Media Council’s functioning with the 2010 Constitution of Kenya and in particular with its provisions on freedom of expression and freedom of the media. Although limited in scope, the proposed changes are not insignificant as they will substantially overhaul the appointment’s process for members of the Council. In the analysis, ARTICLE 19 considers the Media Bill in its entirety, including both the amendments and those provisions which would remain unchanged under the proposal. On the one hand, we express significant reservations about the concept of statutory regulation of media ethics and standards. On the other hand, the analysis finds the Media Bill will provide substantial safeguards of the Council’s independence, as well as other positive features including a Code of Ethics which is largely compatible with international standards. A number of provisions do raise concern about the compatibility of the Bill with international law and constitutional protections of freedom of expression. Independent Communications Commission Bill The second analysis relates to the Independent Communications Commission of Kenya Bill 2010, which aims to establish a fully independent broadcast regulatory body to replace the existing Communications Commission of Kenya (ICCK) in all of its functions. This reform is necessitated by new provisions introduced into the new Constitution in 2010. ARTICLE 19 welcomes and supports the initiative to establish a genuinely independent communications regulator. One of the key implications of the right to freedom of expression as guaranteed in international law is that broadcast regulation should be overseen by bodies which are independent, in the sense that they are protected against political or commercial interference. The new provisions in the Constitution signal Kenya’s commitment to bring itself in line with international law in this area. ARTICLE 19 analyses considers whether the ICCK Bill indeed gives proper effect to the constitutional and international requirement of independence. Overall, our assessment is positive, although some provisions such as (GIVE EXAMPLES) give rise to concern. In both analyses, ARTICLE 19 provides specific recommendations on how our concerns should be addressed. We urge the Kenyan legislators to consider these recommendations when producing the final text of the Bills and make sure that both Bills meet international standards in respective areas. 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FW: Price Control in the Telecom Market in Kenya?
by Edith Adera 18 Feb '11

18 Feb '11

Some statistics! [cid:232ABEC3-0D4A-470B-8906-0E1C4373025B] EBITDA is Earning before interest tax depreciation and amortization and is an accounting measure that allows comparison across companies since it neutralizes tax and cost of capital effects as well as depreciation rules.

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Internet kill switch
by Badru Ntege 18 Feb '11

18 Feb '11

http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/48941/obama-kill-switch-what-if-theres-a-wa… As the US castigates Egypt and other nations trying to control the Internet it is interesting that they are actually drafting a policy to legalize exactly what Egypt did to the Internet. The proposed bill under the name of national security could have the same effect. If the US goes ahead and implements or even considers what will prevent other nations to do so. Looks like 2011 is going to be a very critical year for the Internet what with depletion of IPv4 and the spinoffs from Egypt BN

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Re: [kictanet] Consitutions and Appointment of Commissioners to the Commission
by charles nduati 18 Feb '11

18 Feb '11

hi listers, I also believe the bill should define the appointment of the CEO and his or her qualifications just like the constitution did for inspector general of police service. I am sure we all know the effectiveness of the ICCK depend more on the CEO and the staff than the commissioners. Also the bill does not state the full time roles of the commissioners and how to avoid overlapping and crushing with that of the staff charles nduati On Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:38 EET Matunda Nyanchama wrote: >Commissioners appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Public >Service Commission (PSC). > >Cabinet secretary (not the president) should make appointments on recommendation >of PSC. This would be in line with decentralization of power that has been at >the core of the recently promulgated constitution. > >We need to consider something about need for diverse backgrounds of >commissioners; I don't know how to articulate that but there needs to be >emphasis on technical business leadership, regulatory policy, etc. > >On appointment term of service, is there a way to incorporate "overlaps" to >ensure continuity; this may mean staggering appointments; for instance we can >have a condition that not more than 50% of commissioner terms can end at the >same time. > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > >Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com >Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com >---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > >Be prepared to face ICT Security failures & know how to respond when they >happen! > >Call: +1-888-587-1150 or info(a)aganoconsulting.com > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > >"A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On >my desk I have a workstation…" - Anonymous >----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > >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.

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Consitutions and Appointment of Commissioners to the Commission
by Matunda Nyanchama 17 Feb '11

17 Feb '11

Commissioners appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Public Service Commission (PSC). Cabinet secretary (not the president) should make appointments on recommendation of PSC. This would be in line with decentralization of power that has been at the core of the recently promulgated constitution. We need to consider something about need for diverse backgrounds of commissioners; I don't know how to articulate that but there needs to be emphasis on technical business leadership, regulatory policy, etc. On appointment term of service, is there a way to incorporate "overlaps" to ensure continuity; this may mean staggering appointments; for instance we can have a condition that not more than 50% of commissioner terms can end at the same time. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be prepared to face ICT Security failures & know how to respond when they happen! Call: +1-888-587-1150 or info(a)aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk I have a workstation…" - Anonymous ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

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Task Force on Devolved Government - Itinerary
by Eric Aligula 17 Feb '11

17 Feb '11

Colleagues Good afternoon! Please find attached the Consultation's itinerary for the Task Force on Devolved Government for your attention and further action. Kindly share as widely as possible and plan to make your submission on how you expect devolved governments to function, including your potential role in the same. A list of consultation issues is also included. Kind regards Eric Aligula Magolo, PhD Programmes Coordinator & Ag. Head, Infrastructure and Economic Services Division Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) P.O. Box 56445, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya Telephone: +254-20-2719933/4 Fax: +254-20-2719951 E-mail: jairah(a)kippra.or.ke <mailto:jairah@kippra.or.ke> URL: www.kippra.org <http://www.kippra.org/> Proudly Kenyan "In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility..........I welcome it." John F. Kennedy "To allow other people's assessment of you to determine your own self-assessment is a very big mistake" Columbia University President Lee Bollinger "Far better to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory, nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt "Ex Africa semper aliquid novi"

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FW: Price Control in the Telecom Market in Kenya?
by Edith Adera 17 Feb '11

17 Feb '11

As requested, attached is an article from a Researcher (drawing on some of the research findings from IDRC funded work on policy and regulations) analyzing a similar "media spinning" strategy on claim of loss of revenue in the South African market. There's a brief mention of the Kenyan market and the recent price wars. As soon as I get hold of a 2nd article that was done, I will circulate it. It provides an analysis on "the impact of the reduction in the termination rates on pricing, and also specifically the dramatic reduction of retail prices by Bharti". The Researcher argues that "the retail price reduction will eventually force down Safaricom prices"...which is already witnessed. They further argue that "this is a good thing.... Safaricom is not going out of business soon.... though it will be useful to see the impact on EDBITAs this quarter" Soon, another piece of resaerch work on "pricing index" will be out in April and presented at an upcoming event in Nairobi (http://www.researchictafrica.net/training_1.php) The accompanying analysis in the "pricing index report" will have a substantial focus on the Kenyan market and the effects of the ongoing price wars in the market.....until then lets keep the debate alive. Edith ________________ Edith Ofwona Adera Senior Program Specialist ICT4D Program and Climate Change & Water Program International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le développement international Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa Tel: +254202713160 | Fax/Téléc: +254202711063 | Skype: edithadera eadera(a)idrc.or.ke<mailto:eadera@idrc.or.ke> | www.idrc.ca<http://www.idrc.ca/> | www.crdi.ca<http://www.crdi.ca/> ________________________________

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Google translation that will irk our womenfolk - oversight/error/glitch?
by Francis Hook 17 Feb '11

17 Feb '11

This has been brought to my attention ... 1 - Go to -> http://translate.google.com/ 2 - Choose language from -> English 3 - Choose language to -> Swahili 4 - Type word to translate -> Stupidity

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Re: [kictanet] Challenges facing MPESA Agents
by Safaricom Support 16 Feb '11

16 Feb '11

Dear Benjamin, The IVR for prepaid helpline 100 and the postpaid helpline 200 are still available, Its only the mpesa helpline 234 which doesn’t have. Regards Munene Muchoki From: Benjamin Makai [mailto:benmakai@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 2:00 PM To: Safaricom Support Subject: Re: [kictanet] Challenges facing MPESA Agents Naomi The IVR bit, does it apply to pre paid only ? Just tried on a post paid line and it is still going via IVR Benjamin Makai Tel: 254-722-540641 P.O. Box 8608, 00300, Nairobi, Kenya --- On Wed, 2/16/11, Safaricom Support <Support(a)Safaricom.co.ke> wrote: From: Safaricom Support <Support(a)Safaricom.co.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Challenges facing MPESA Agents To: benmakai(a)yahoo.com Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011, 7:50 AM Good morning Preston, Access to our MPESA helpline has been simplified. Many people were having difficulty navigating the IVR and we have removed IVR on MPESA . Calls to 234 will now go through directly to our agents. To reduce wrong money transfers, we introduced new Safaricom SIM card which allows one to access SIM contacts when performing M-PESA transactions. To use the new card, one needs save the phone numbers that are frequently used for M-PESA transactions on the SIM card. The new Safaricom SIM card is available in Safaricom retail centres, dealer outlets and M-PESA agent outlets countrywide at a cost of Kshs50 for a SIM replacement and Kshs100 for a new Safaricom line Regards, Naomi Maiwa From: kictanet-bounces+support=safaricom.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+support=safaricom.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Preston Odera Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 7:33 PM To: Safaricom Support Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] Challanges facing Mpesa Agents Can Safaricom shed some light on this:- When money is sent erroneously to a wrong number it has been very very difficult to reach the customer care on time to report the incident resulting in loss of funds. It would be interesting to get some statistics by month on how much agents/customers are losing by not reaching the hotline in time. Information from agents indicates that it is near impossible to reach the hotline in time to safe the situation. The line is unavailable and could take from 30 to 60 minutes. Always the agents and their assistants have to suffer the loss. by this time money will have been withdrawn by the recipient. Preston ________________________________ Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars <http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html;_ylc=X3oDMTE0OGRsc3F2BF9TAzk3MTA3MDc2B…> at Yahoo! Autos. <http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html;_ylc=X3oDMTE0OGRsc3F2BF9TAzk3MTA3MDc2B…> Note: All emails sent from Safaricom Limited are subject to Safaricom’s Email Terms & Conditions. Please click here <http://www.safaricom.co.ke/index.php?id=954> to read the policy. ________________________________ -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: benmakai(a)yahoo.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/benmakai%40yahoo.com ##################################################################################### NOTE: All emails sent from Safaricom Limited are subject to Safaricom�s Email Terms & Conditions. Please click here to read the policy. #####################################################################################

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Re: [kictanet] Executive Training 2011 - Connectivity & Convergence: Alternative Regulatory Strategies for Telecommunications
by Mwololo Tim 16 Feb '11

16 Feb '11

Dear all, Research ICT Africa (of which I am part), in conjunction with Lirne.asia and the University of Cape Town, is organizing the above course. We are offering a bursary for one delegate for an organisation that sends a delegate. If you are interested, please get in touch with Alexndra Allem of Research ICT Africa in Cape Town. I am sorry to disturb the interesting discussions currently going on in this list. Best wishes tim waema * > * > > ** > > > > > > *Connectivity and Convergence 2011: * > *Alternative Regulatory Strategies for Telecommunications* > > > *P**rogramme Summary* > > Successfully offered through the UCT GSB in association with Research ICT > Africa and LIRNE.net, this programme is designed to enhance the strategic > thinking of a select group of senior decision-makers in telecom and related > sectors in developing countries and emerging economies. The aim of the > programme is to address the many challenges posed by the current stage of > telecom and ICT reform to governments, regulatory agencies, operators and > other stakeholders. The certainties of yesterday are no more: traditional > approaches to the licensing of networks and services is being challenged by > converging technologies services and innovative business models; individual > assignments of frequencies are being questioned in the light of new > standards such as Wi-Fi and WiMax; the distinctions between wired and > wireless are being blurred; classic price regulation is becoming less > central to the missions of regulatory agencies; new pro-poor business > strategies are challenging conventional universal service models; and all > industry players are being challenged to address content issues at various > levels. > > > *Delegate profiles* > > Decision-makers in telecommunications and related sectors in Africa > including government; regulatory agencies; operators; unions, ICT > journalists, consumer groups and NGOs active in the sector > > > *Programme Benefits** * > > > - Delegates will learn how to respond more effectively to the growing > demands on the regulatory process and agencies, with the same resources > - Policy makers will gain the knowledge of developments within the > sector from current and relevant research to think in alternative ways about > creating an enabling environment for development and growth > - Regulators will be provided with alternative approaches to > regulation, particularly in developing countries with resource constraints, > to facilitate more effective regulation. > - Operators will gain a deeper understanding of the regulatory process > so that they can navigate its complexities > - With telecom assuming a more prominent position in economies and > societies, civil society and media can learn how to equip themselves to > participate in its governance > - Knowledge on how to deal with these new challenges is vital > - The opportunity to reflect on these issues in the company of peers > and away from the daily demands of the office environment is essential. > - As part of the University of Cape Town’s Infrastructure Management > Programme, the course will be offered by LIRNE.net, a global collaboration > of applied research and training entities in the South in collaboration with > prestigious institutions and emminent professional in the North, > specialising in ICT policy and regulation, led by Research ICT Africa > > > > > *Dates**: **4 – 8 April 2011 (**Applications close 1 March )* > * * > *Venue: Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town, South Africa > * > * * > *Tuit**ion **fees**: **R 16 800* > > > > > ** > > * > *** > > ** > > <aallem(a)researchictafrica.net> > > <http://d.ss47.shsend.com/sendlink.asp?HitID=1297861557380&StID=7850&SID=14&…> > > > > > Contact: Alexandra Allem > aallem(a)researchictafrica.net > Tel: +27 21 447 6332 > www.researchictafrica.net > <#12e2e95b11c41a42_> > <http://d.ss47.shsend.com/sendlink.asp?HitID=1297861557380&StID=7850&SID=14&…> > *powered by* [image: > http://d.ss47.shsend.com//home/r.asp?SID=1568&G=2] > <http://d.ss47.shsend.com//home/r.asp?SID=1568&G=2> unsubscribe<http://d.ss47.shsend.com/RWCode/subscribe.asp?SiteID=7850&SID=14&Email=timw…> > forward<http://d.ss47.shsend.com/forward.asp?SiteID=7850&SID=14&EmailID=12062092&Hi…> update > profile<http://d.ss47.shsend.com/RWCode/subscribe.asp?SiteID=7850&SID=14&Email=timw…> > This mailing system may only be used for sending permission based email. > > If you did not give permission to receive emails from this sender, please > notify us<http://d.ss47.shsend.com/reportabuse.aspx?stid=7850&hitid=1297861557380&sec…>. > > > This email was sent to timwololo(a)gmail.com by aallem(a)researchictafrica.net| Print > / PDF version<http://d.ss47.shsend.com/ExportNewsletterToPdf.aspx?SD=7850&SID=14&ND=22876…>| Read our Privacy > Policy<http://d.ss47.shsend.com/privacy.asp?stid=7850&hitid=1297861557380&sec=2287…>. > > Research ICT Africa - 101B, Old Castle Brewery, 6 Beach Road, Woodstock, > CT, 7925, South Africa >

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Telecoms news
by Andrea Bohnstedt 16 Feb '11

16 Feb '11

Maybe interesting in the context of the mobile tariffs debate: Renaissance Capital currently consider the outlook for telecoms stocks in sub-Saharan Africa 'unexciting'. http://www.ratio-magazine.com/201102153841/General-Articles/Renaissance-Cap… And Balancing Act have published a new report on the use of renewable energies by mobile network operators, pointing towards rising fuel prices (and therefore higher operating costs, especially for remote locations): http://www.ratio-magazine.com/201102153843/Corporate-Press-Releases/Press-R… Regards, Andrea -- Andrea Bohnstedt <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/andreabohnstedt> Publisher +254 720 960 322 www.ratio-magazine.com Find/post East Africa careers<http://www.ratio-magazine.com/careers/index.php> Find/post conferences, workshops, trainings, other business events<http://www.ratio-magazine.com/businessevents/index.php>

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FW: Day 2: The Establishment of IndependentCommuincations Commission of Kenya
by Wangusi, Francis 16 Feb '11

16 Feb '11

From: Wangusi, Francis Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 4:41 PM To: Catherine Adeya Subject: RE: [kictanet] Day 2: The Establishment of IndependentCommuincations Commission of Kenya Hi Dakatari, I have been out of touch from the net for a while and day one of the discussions passed without my knowledge. However, allow me to draw your attention to the title "Independent Communications Commission of Kenya". My point of reference is chapter 15 clause 248 (1&2) which establishes Commissions in this country. This proposed name does not appear to be among those listed. I have been pondering on whether or not this title can be in contravention to the Constitution and if another name like "Communications Regulatory Authority of Kenya" or something like that can be contemplated. I also wish to comment that independence of this body cannot be vested in the name but the powers conferred to by the law establishing it and that is why I discount the use of the word "Independent". Sorry for taking you back to the discussions of day one but I think this is worthy a consideration. wangusi From: kictanet-bounces+wangusi=cck.go.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+wangusi=cck.go.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Catherine Adeya Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 2:17 PM To: Wangusi, Francis Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 2: The Establishment of IndependentCommuincations Commission of Kenya Thanks Charles, On Day 4, 5 and 6 the discussion will come up about the appointment of the Commissioners and others. It would be nice to get your input in more detail then so that it can be consolidated in the feedback to the Ministry. Thank you for your contributions anyways. However, you comment on the need to change the word MINISTER to CABINET SECRETARY in line with the new constitution is well taken at this stage. Nyaki ________________________________ From: charles nduati <charlesnduati2002(a)yahoo.co.uk> To: elizaslider(a)yahoo.com Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Tue, February 15, 2011 12:33:22 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 2: The Establishment of Independent Commuincations Commission of Kenya hi listers, I have just read this short draft bill and it appears to me all its doing is change the terms of commissioners appointment and its like there are now going to be full time and not clear to me how independent they will be from what they are now. at the same time, it looks like the new Director general will be appointmented only by commissioners and doesn't say if it will be competitive and his/her security of tenure finaly the draft bill refers to a minister and I suppose it should now refer to a cabinet secretary as per new constitution those are my 3 cents charles nduati On Tue, 15 Feb 2011 04:23 EET Catherine Adeya wrote: > >Listers, >We are on Day 2 of our discussions. Thank you for your thoughts on Day 1. It is >evident that there are mixed reactions on the Object of the Bill. We will ensure >those responsible keep this in mind and find a suitable middle ground, if any. >Some feel that the Object is unnecessary and misleading. Others believe it is >okay but what will be critical is the implementation. > >So today flows from the issues on day one as Part II of the Bill begins with: > SECTION 3: THE 'ESTABLISHMENT OF INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION OF >KENYA' (Commission or ICCK hereafter, my addition): > > >Key issues from this section are: > 4) The Commission is independent, subject only to the Constitution and the >law, and must be impartial and must perform its functions without fear, favour >or prejudice. > > Question: Does this communicate to you? > 5) The Commission must function without any political or commercial >interference > > Question: Again does this communicate effectively? Should the issue of politics >be separated from the commercial one?Or can we do away with 5 as the issue >should be well covered in 4? > > >I hope for a more vibrant discussion today as this bill is very critical. > >Enjoy, >Nyaki > > > > >_______________________________________________________________________ _____________ >No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go >with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. >http://mobile.yahoo.com/mail

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Challanges facing Mpesa Agents
by Preston Odera 16 Feb '11

16 Feb '11

Can Safaricom shed some light on this:- When money is sent erroneously to a wrong number it has been very very difficult to reach the customer care on time to report the incident resulting in loss of funds. It would be interesting to get some statistics by month on how much agents/customers are losing by not reaching the hotline in time. Information from agents indicates that it is near impossible to reach the hotline in time to safe the situation. The line is unavailable and could take from 30 to 60 minutes. Always the agents and their assistants have to suffer the loss. by this time money will have been withdrawn by the recipient. Preston ____________________________________________________________________________________ Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097

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Internet to the Home
by Edith Adera 15 Feb '11

15 Feb '11

Listers, Just wanted to share an observation that despite the hype that fibre had arrived on the Kenyan coast, it seems to be taking long for Broadband to arrive in residential homes! I see cable installation everywhere, but I have not come across a provider aggressively advertising to Kenyans for broadband to the homes. Am I living in my own world? Anyone has an idea of a reliable provider with clean bandwidth to homes (not the "bamba" type connections) Edith

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Re: [kictanet] Day 2: The Establishment of Independent Commuincations Commission of Kenya
by charles nduati 15 Feb '11

15 Feb '11

hi listers, I have just read this short draft bill and it appears to me all its doing is change the terms of commissioners appointment and its like there are now going to be full time and not clear to me how independent they will be from what they are now. at the same time, it looks like the new Director general will be appointmented only by commissioners and doesn't say if it will be competitive and his/her security of tenure finaly the draft bill refers to a minister and I suppose it should now refer to a cabinet secretary as per new constitution those are my 3 cents charles nduati On Tue, 15 Feb 2011 04:23 EET Catherine Adeya wrote: > >Listers, >We are on Day 2 of our discussions. Thank you for your thoughts on Day 1. It is >evident that there are mixed reactions on the Object of the Bill. We will ensure >those responsible keep this in mind and find a suitable middle ground, if any. >Some feel that the Object is unnecessary and misleading. Others believe it is >okay but what will be critical is the implementation. > >So today flows from the issues on day one as Part II of the Bill begins with: > SECTION 3: THE 'ESTABLISHMENT OF INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION OF >KENYA' (Commission or ICCK hereafter, my addition): > > >Key issues from this section are: > 4) The Commission is independent, subject only to the Constitution and the >law, and must be impartial and must perform its functions without fear, favour >or prejudice. > > Question: Does this communicate to you? > 5) The Commission must function without any political or commercial >interference > > Question: Again does this communicate effectively? Should the issue of politics >be separated from the commercial one?Or can we do away with 5 as the issue >should be well covered in 4? > > >I hope for a more vibrant discussion today as this bill is very critical. > >Enjoy, >Nyaki > > > > >____________________________________________________________________________________ >No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go >with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. >http://mobile.yahoo.com/mail

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KIXP issues
by robert yawe 15 Feb '11

15 Feb '11

Hi, We are experiencing major issues with traffic needing to pass through KIXP who do I complain to? Being a locally based content provider with an off-shore email address problems at KIXP greatly affect our business. 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: Re: Day 1: Debate on the Independent Communications Commission of Kenya Bill 2010
by Wamuyu Gatheru 14 Feb '11

14 Feb '11

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