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Fwd: [NRIs List] Join us at the UK IGF 2021
by Barrack Otieno 16 Sep '21

16 Sep '21

Listers, Might be of interest. Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Rowena Schoo <Rowena.Schoo(a)nominet.uk> Date: Wed, Sep 15, 2021 at 2:43 PM Subject: [NRIs List] Join us at the UK IGF 2021 To: igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org <igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org> Dear all The United Kingdom Internet Governance Forum will take place virtually on *Wednesday 20th *and* Thursday 21st October 2021* Registration is now open: https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/3R2A-9RQ/ukigfregistration Join us to discuss: - The Future of the UK’s Data Protection Framework - How to tackle Gender Based Violence online - The Future of the Internet - How can the UK become a global leader on the prevention of Cyber-Crime? - Greening the Internet - Tackling harmful content while protecting freedom of expression: Charting a way forward for the Online Safety Bill Confirmed keynotes from the *UK Digital Minister - Caroline Dinenage MP*, and *Yih-Choung Teh, Group Director, Strategy and Research, Ofcom* – the UK’s communications regulator and many more. You can view the full agenda <https://ukigf.org.uk/2021-agenda/> and read more here: https://ukigf.org.uk/events/uk-igf-2021/ Please feel free to share this with your networks. Best wishes Rowena & the UK IGF Steering Committee [image: UK IGF 2021] *Rowena Schoo (she/her) *Policy and Government Relations Manager [image: Logo Description automatically generated] *Website* <http://www.nominet.uk/>* | **Twitter* <https://twitter.com/Nominet>* | **Facebook* <https://www.facebook.com/nominet/> [image: A picture containing racket, woman, sign, court Description automatically generated] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/nominet-uk/> E: rowena.schoo(a)nominet.uk Minerva House, Edmund Halley Road, Oxford Science Park, Oxford, OX4 4DQ, United Kingdom This message is intended exclusively for the individual(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, or confidential. If you are not the addressee, you must not read, use or disclose the contents of this e-mail. If you receive this e-mail in error, please advise us immediately and delete the e-mail. Nominet UK has taken every reasonable precaution to ensure that any attachment to this e-mail has been swept for viruses. However, Nominet cannot accept liability for any damage sustained as a result of software viruses and would advise that you carry out your own virus checks before opening any attachment. _______________________________________________ Igfregionals mailing list Igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org To unsubscribe or manage your options please go to http://intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/igfregionals_intgovforum.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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INVITATION: Kenya YouthIGF 2021 - 22 September 2021
by Keith Andere 15 Sep '21

15 Sep '21

Dear youthful listers and listers youthful at heart, [image: Main Banner.jpeg] Young people are key stakeholders in the IGF ecosystem as they are the majority in Kenya, Africa and the world over. The IGF secretariat has since recognized the importance of meaningful youth participation at the IGF processes and promotes the strengthening of Youth IGF Initiatives. Youth Initiatives of the IGF are created with a goal of encouraging and involving young people in a substantive discussion on Internet governance. These forms, as well as the national, sub-regional and regional IGFs (NRIs), are expected to follow the main IGF <https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/lexicon/8#IGF> principles of being open, inclusive, non-commercial with multi-stakeholder participation during the whole preparatory phase and the event itself, all in line with a bottom-up decision-making process. Kenya Youth IGF is a youth-led structure to develop the capacity for coordinating, mobilizing and advocating for meaningful inclusion and engagement of young people in the Kenya IGF in partnership with industry stakeholders to address key Internet issues. This year’s Kenya YouthIGF aims at serving as an interactive discussion platform for organized youth participation from all stakeholder groups to bring up their ideas and concerns. The Forum will further create opportunities for networking, collaboration and creating long-term partnerships between key stakeholders and the community. This year, the YouthIGF is scheduled for 22nd September 2021. The outcomes of the forum will feed into the annual 15th edition of the Kenya IGF 2021 happening on 23rd September 2021. On behalf of the organising team, I would like to invite you to this meeting and ask you to extend this invitation to your networks. Please find the registration link below. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_upBHaS8LQtK6aMd9FK4Nlg Looking forward to an engaging session with most of you. Karibuni! -- *Kind Regards,* *Keith ANDERE* Internet 4 Development *"The internet could be a very positive step towards education, organisation and participation in a meaningful society." ~ Noam Chomsky*

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Working At Crossover...
by Michael Bullut 15 Sep '21

15 Sep '21

Greetings Team, Anyone here worked with them before and if you have can you please share your experiences? Good / bad / stay away? Warm regards, Michael Bullut. --- *Cell:* *+254 723 393 114.**Skype Name:* *Michael Bullut.* *Blog: http://www.kipsang.com/ <http://www.kipsang.com/>* *E-mail:* *main(a)kipsang.com <main(a)kipsang.com>* *---*

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Inception E-mail
by Joshua Changwony 09 Sep '21

09 Sep '21

Dear Grace and Dennis, Thank you so much for the meeting we had yesterday. Thanks too Dennis for today's meeting link: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/7878335450?pwd=WFpucHE2eEkxR2lNc3FUUnZrNWRhZz09 Meeting ID: 787 833 5450 Passcode: Qs9npY Best regards. Joshua.

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] WhatsApp fined a record 225 mln euro by Ireland over privacy
by Barrack Otieno 07 Sep '21

07 Sep '21

Listers, Are we likely to see more of this locally once the office of the Data Protection Commissioner settles? Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Richard Hill via InternetPolicy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Date: Sat, Sep 4, 2021 at 7:34 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] WhatsApp fined a record 225 mln euro by Ireland over privacy To: <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> https://www.reuters.com/technology/irish-data-privacy-watchdog-fines-whatsap p-225-mln-euros-2021-09-02/ <https://www.reuters.com/technology/irish-data-privacy-watchdog-fines-whatsa…> Here are the first two paragraphs of the article: "DUBLIN, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Facebook's (FB.O) WhatsApp was fined a record 225 million euro ($266 million) by the Irish data protection regulator on Thursday after the EU privacy watchdog pressured Ireland to raise the penalty for the company's privacy breaches. "WhatsApp said the fine was "entirely disproportionate" and that it would appeal. Still, the Irish fine is significantly less than the record $886.6 million euro fine meted out to Amazon by the Luxembourg privacy agency in July." Best, Richard _______________________________________________ To manage your Internet Society subscriptions or unsubscribe, log into the Member Portal at https://admin.internetsociety.org/622619/User/Login and go to the Preferences tab within your profile. - View the Internet Society Code of Conduct: https://www.internetsociety.org/become-a-member/code-of-conduct/ -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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The Fintech City that is Nairobi
by Eric M K Osiakwan 07 Sep '21

07 Sep '21

....in the Fintech City that is Nairobi @ https://blogs.harvard.edu/eric/ I subjugate the leadership of Daktari Dr. Bitange Ndemo and Daktari Stephen Nduati Mwaura to public scrutiny and justapose that with the gallantry of Erik Hersman, Ory Okolloh, Juliana Rotich and David Kobia from the private sector that has stood Nairobi out in the new September - #KINGSTHINGS #NairobiFintechCity Sent from my iPhone

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Register for the Kenya Internet Governance Forum, Kenya's Premier Internet Policy Forum to be held on 23 September 2021
by Barrack Otieno 07 Sep '21

07 Sep '21

Dear Listers, The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is an open and inclusive multi-stakeholder forum where public policy issues related to key elements of Internet governance, such as the Internet's sustainability, robustness, security, stability and development are discussed. The event brings together stakeholders representing government, the private sector, civil society, the technical and academic community, media and the public in an informal setting for policy dialogue on Internet governance issues on an equal basis through an open and inclusive process. This type of cooperative engagement is usually referred to as the multistakeholder model of Internet Governance, which is one of the key features for the Internet’s success. This model is paramount to ensure that the Internet remains sustainable for economic and social development. The Kenya Internet Governance Forum will be held on *23rd September 2021. The forum will be convened using a hybrid approach*. It will be preceded by the Kenya School of Internet Governance which will be held on 20th and 22nd September. The theme of the forum will be Internet United To register for the Kenya Internet Governance Forum, click on this link <https://ti.to/keigf/2021> The Program will be shared on a separate email and will also be uploaded on the website Thank you Best Regards [image: KIGF.jpeg] -- *Barrack Otieno* *Trustee* *Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet)* *Skype:barrack.otieno* *+254721325277* *https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/ <https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/>* *www.kictanet.or.ke <http://www.kictanet.or.ke>*

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PUBLIC PARTIICIPATION REQUEST _ KeNIC WHOIS policy & Data and Information sharing policy
by KeNIC Admin Emails 03 Sep '21

03 Sep '21

Dear Listers, We trust you are doing well. This is a public participation request on the updated KeNIC WHOIS policy and Information sharing policy which is due for adoption. Being a critical data custodian and processor, we would like to ensure that the data we have is correct, safe and secure. Your input is highly appreciated. Find the documents here https://bit.ly/3ByatZz. Thank you. __ ___ _ ___ ___ _ ___ __ _ ___ __ _ _ Warm Regards. KeNIC Admin +254 (020) 445 0058/9 +254 (715) 275 483 [ mailto:landi@kenic.or.ke | admin(a)kenic.or.ke | www.kenic.or.ke ] Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC)

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Naivas launches product to relieve customers burden of coins as change
by Eric M K Osiakwan 02 Sep '21

02 Sep '21

https://youtu.be/zd5qohQeFvo Sent from my iPhone

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Register for the Kenya Internet Governance Forum, Kenya's Premier Policy Forum to be held on 23 September 2021
by Barrack Otieno 02 Sep '21

02 Sep '21

Dear Listers, The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is an open and inclusive multi-stakeholder forum where public policy issues related to key elements of Internet governance, such as the Internet's sustainability, robustness, security, stability and development are discussed. The event brings together stakeholders representing government, the private sector, civil society, the technical and academic community, media and the public in an informal setting for policy dialogue on Internet governance issues on an equal basis through an open and inclusive process. This type of cooperative engagement is usually referred to as the multistakeholder model of Internet Governance, which is one of the key features for the Internet’s success. This model is paramount to ensure that the Internet remains sustainable for economic and social development. The Kenya Internet Governance Forum will be held on *23rd September 2021. The forum will be convened using a hybrid approach*. It will be preceded by the Kenya School of Internet Governance which will be held on 20th and 22nd September. The theme of the forum will be Internet United To register for the Kenya Internet Governance Forum, click on this link <https://ti.to/keigf/2021> The Program will be shared on a separate email and will also be uploaded on the website Thank you Best Regards -- *Barrack Otieno* *Trustee* *Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet)* *Skype:barrack.otieno* *+254721325277* *https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/ <https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/>* *www.kictanet.or.ke <http://www.kictanet.or.ke>*

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Artificial Intelligence-Virtual Stakeholder Consultative Forum
by Jackie Akello 02 Sep '21

02 Sep '21

Greetings, Paradigm Initiative invites you for a Virtual Consultative Forum on Artificial Intelligence at 2.00PM (1400hrs-1600hrs) on 6th September, 2021. This event will involve a discussion on the State of Artificial Intelligence in Kenya, and will particularly look at it from the human rights perspective with an intention of fostering development of rights-respecting AI policy frameworks in Kenya. This forum is targeting AI stakeholders in Kenya, and your attendance will be key in shaping this discussion. Kindly use this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/PIN-AI-Consultation--Kenya1 . Paradigm Initiative will also reimburse each stakeholder the cost of data spent on joining the forum. We are looking forward to having you on board. Kind regards, *Jackie Akello* *Advocate of the High Court of Kenya* *P.O Box 15598-00400* *Nairobi, Kenya* *e: jackieakello24(a)gmail.com <jakello(a)strathmore.edu>* *m: +254 719 769 412*

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Fwd: Call for Workshop / Session Proposals - AfIGF-2021: Deadline for Submission Extended to allow for more proposals
by Keith Andere 31 Aug '21

31 Aug '21

Dear Colleagues, The African IGF MAG has extended the deadline for submission of session proposals until 10 September 2021. All the best, Keith ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Information Society Division <ISD(a)africa-union.org> Date: Tue, Aug 31, 2021 at 10:11 PM Subject: Call for Workshop / Session Proposals - AfIGF-2021: Deadline for Submission Extended to allow for more proposals To: Cc: Joshua Joshua <joshuajosh59(a)gmail.com>, Bernard Brain-Cudjoe < BrainB(a)africa-union.org>, Margaret Nyambura Ndung'u < NyamburaM(a)africa-union.org>, Mary Uduma <mnuduma(a)yahoo.com>, Adil Sulieman < Suliemana(a)africa-union.org> Dear colleagues, The African IGF MAG is happy to extend the deadline for submission of session proposals until *10 September 2021* to allow for more diverse proposals to be submitted for consideration by the African IGF MAG. We look forward to receiving your submissions prior to the new deadline. Thank you in Advance. AfIGF Secretariat *From:* Information Society Division *Sent:* Wednesday, August 18, 2021 11:25 PM *Cc:* 'Joshua Joshua' <joshuajosh59(a)gmail.com>; Bernard Brain-Cudjoe < BrainB(a)africa-union.org>; Margaret Nyambura Ndung'u < NyamburaM(a)africa-union.org>; 'Mary Uduma' <mnuduma(a)yahoo.com>; Adil Sulieman <Suliemana(a)africa-union.org> *Subject:* Call for Workshop / Session Proposals - AfIGF-2021 *=Important message regarding African IGF-2021 workshop/session proposals=* *Greetings to all members of the African IGF Community:* *Please be advised that this year African IGF will be organized virtually, tentatively from 22 – 24 November 2021. * *Further concrete information will be shared with you at the earliest convenience. * *Those who are interested in organizing workshops/sessions during this year virtual AfIGF-2021 are requested to submit the completed form of the attached session proposal by replying to All and addressing those in the Cc list. Alternatively, the form can be completed online using the link: * *https://forms.gle/pC6sRL9otjsbU13s7* <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> *The objective is to have sessions/ workshops that can facilitate debates and raise awareness around the overall thematic focus areas – refer to the announcement. * *The overall theme of this year edition of the African IGF will be taken from the received proposals based on the topic that has the highest score amongst the received proposals. * *Determination of sub-themes will follow the same process.* * The African IGF MAG would like to ensure that:* *- Participants of this year forum are well equipped and ready to actively participate during the main/breakaway sessions;* *- Due to limited session slots, the African MAG will review all applications for parallel and main sessions and make determinations accordingly;* *- Submission of proposals is expected by no later than 31 August 2021.* *We look forward to receiving your proposals.* *Kind regards,* *AfIGF Secretariat* -- *Kind Regards,* *Keith ANDERE* Internet 4 Development *"The internet could be a very positive step towards education, organisation and participation in a meaningful society." ~ Noam Chomsky*

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Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships
by Mbugua Njihia 31 Aug '21

31 Aug '21

Applications for the 2022 Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships, est in 2011 to mentor the next generation of outstanding African leaders are open. Each yr 3 fellows get to work in the executive offices of AfDB, ECA or ITC on a $100,000 stipend. Fellowships are open to young professionals, mid-career and new executives from Africa with relevant work experience and a master’s degree. Apply by 15 Oct 2021 | https://buff.ly/3zKcKQQ *Regards,* *Mbugua Njihia* Entrepreneur in pursuit of opportunities without regard to resources currently controlled #WhatIsNext #AfricaRising. Business,more than any other occupation, is a continual dealing with the future; a continual calculation, an instinctive exercise in foresight.

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Fwd: AfICTA e-NEWSLETTER 26 August, 2021
by waudo siganga 27 Aug '21

27 Aug '21

Read online <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=TKFKYywJ-aaL8zoIBu8nPbTldBe4…> Newsletter Subscription <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=SLOZUAEWGd3GWx88WQrnyi59h2em…> Join AfICTA <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=TRb0smEoIWI7qjr0HfnzagwUi2Kb…> Image <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=K3odH5LIUXWpqynbj09kE8Y8Axg5…> AfICTA e-NEWSLETTER 26/August/2021 Vol 117 Register to Join AfICTA (Africa ICT Alliance) Today Image <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=TRb0smEoIWI7qjr0HfnzagwUi2Kb…> Hi, are you concerned about the realization of a Digital Africa? If yes, * AfICTA <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=K3odH5LIUXWpqynbj09kE8Y8Axg5…>* (Africa ICT Alliance) welcomes you to register <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=TRb0smEoIWI7qjr0HfnzagwUi2Kb…> and join other group of concerned IT National Associations, Companies, Multinationals and Organisations in Africa to engender the realization of the digital Africa and the Sustainable Development Goals - SDGs. AfICTA is a 34 member nations' alliance, in partnership with the African Union, with the vision to fulfill the promise of the digital age for everyone in Africa and to connect IT players on the continent. Join AfICTA <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=TRb0smEoIWI7qjr0HfnzagwUi2Kb…> Attend the 25th Cairo ICT Event Image <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=8kuQC3iHwswsTEpcO2aZl3Qc44xd…> Fast approaching! The 25th Cairo ICT Event is set to hold at the Egypt International Exhibition Center, New Cairo from Nov 15-18, 2021 with the slogan "The Digital Challenge". Kindly register now and mark your calendar for adequate plan to attend. What makes Cairo ICT unique is its magical blend of technologies, industries, audience, spearheaded with a far-sighted vision about what is needed in the Middle East & Africa. Cairo ICT is the Tech event that serves national objectives, businesses, development, and human resources.... Read more <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=8kuQC3iHwswsTEpcO2aZl3Qc44xd…> <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=ZvF8dLrwqN30ud3Hr90TN160efzP…> <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=ZvF8dLrwqN30ud3Hr90TN160efzP…> ICANN 2021 Nominating Committee Announces Leadership Selections Image <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=nG-YHjbUaX0ErsR89BDabIiDoirI…> The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 2021 Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the selections for nine leadership positions as follows: *ICANN Board of Directors*: Edmon Chung (Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands) Danko Jevtović (Europe) Tripti Sinha (North America) *At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC):* Raymond Selorm Mamattah (Africa), Laura Margolis (Latin America and the Caribbean), Rao Naveed Bin Rais (Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands), ... Read more <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=nG-YHjbUaX0ErsR89BDabIiDoirI…> <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=ZvF8dLrwqN30ud3Hr90TN160efzP…> <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=ZvF8dLrwqN30ud3Hr90TN160efzP…> Call for Nominations for the ‎2022 Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) and the MAG Chair Image <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=2-fU6smF7im-ab-6NnCyzzZMZ72d…> The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) established by the ‎United Nations Secretary-General in 2006, is ‎instrumental in planning the programme of the annual ‎IGF.‎ On behalf of the United Nations Secretary-General, we are inviting nominations from all ‎stakeholder and regional groups for the 2022 IGF MAG and the MAG Chair according to the ‎established ‎principles and practices of MAG rotation and selection of its members. The MAG terms ‎of reference, including individual member responsibilities... Read more <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=2-fU6smF7im-ab-6NnCyzzZMZ72d…> ************Revised Dates for ICANN72 Virtual Annual General Meeting** Image <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=Ay3QEOMwDYCb_nNUd0MK6IdDtN8a…> The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced that the ICANN72 Virtual Annual General Meeting, initially scheduled to begin on 23 October 2021, will now be held from 25 to 28 October 2021. ICANN72 Prep Week is scheduled for 12-14 October. Registration for ICANN72 is open and you must register to participate. The ICANN72 schedule will be published on 4 October 2021 and registration is required to view the schedule. Those interested in attending the virtual meeting are encouraged to visit the event website to learn more about the meeting time... read more <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=Ay3QEOMwDYCb_nNUd0MK6IdDtN8a…> Huawei, Mondia Pay ink deal to focus on Algeria, Tunisia Image <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=fXtFdAexR50klyuXKRlqySc6iZW5…> Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) has inked a partnership with digital payment services provider Mondia Pay to provide Ooredoo Algeria and Orange Tunisia users with payment options. According to the companies, Huawei device users can now pay for their monthly services, latest games, and favourite applications seamlessly on Huawei AppGallery using Direct Carrier Billing services (DCB). With over 2.1 billion global monthly transactions, Mondia Pay aims to provide users in North Africa with secure, convenient, and contactless... read more <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=fXtFdAexR50klyuXKRlqySc6iZW5…> Register for the Third IGF 2021 Open Consultations and MAG Meeting Image <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=OqLB_QZ26OaMZum4QU8uYciP3hEX…> The third IGF 2021 Open Consultations and MAG Meeting would be hosted in a hybrid format from the Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland from 29 September to 1 October 2021. To attend register Now <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=OqLB_QZ26OaMZum4QU8uYciP3hEX…> UN Presses Cameroon to Fast-track Digital Plans Image <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=4MUj3DgBYnRH4W1tsRo3sk2LlEP6…> Cameroon has to move quickly with financing in order to strengthen the country’s broadband connectivity. This is according to Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). Songwe recently met with Cameroon’s Minister of Finance, Louis Paul Motaze, to help chart plans to foster innovative financing, digital transformation and industrial clustering. In its Digital Economy Strategy Plan developed in 2015, Cameroon already laid emphasis on the construction... <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=-mZcRGWgnTxJOKwe6iZB3WwuW2tE…>read more <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=4MUj3DgBYnRH4W1tsRo3sk2LlEP6…> Botswana Intros Mobile Device Verification Guidelines to Stamp out Fraud Image <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=fXtFdAexR50klyuXKRlqySc6iZW5…> The Botswana Communication Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) has issued type approval verification guidelines for SIM-enabled devices to regulate access to the country’s telecommunications system network. BOCRA spokesperson Aaron Nyelesi said the guidelines are meant to protect the ICT networks and the consumers against adverse effects of widespread “non-type approved counterfeit and substandard devices.” The intention is to ensure that only registered devices are used on public networks. “All interested parties involved in the SIM-enabled device... read more <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=fXtFdAexR50klyuXKRlqySc6iZW5…> Botswana Looks to Fast-track e-Learning Strategy Image <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=fXtFdAexR50klyuXKRlqySc6iZW5…> Botswana’s has announced plans to get senior secondary schools ready for e-learning during the 2021/22 financial year. The country’s Minister of Basic Education, Fidelis Molao told parliament that the government has partnered with various stakeholders, including the Botswana Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) and the Universal Access and Service Fund, to build and supply ICT infrastructure to connect schools to high-speed internet. “We are currently working on a project to procure ICT devices for all learners and teachers in... read more <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=fXtFdAexR50klyuXKRlqySc6iZW5…> New Alliance Looks to Bolster Financial Inclusivity in Cameroon Image <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=fXtFdAexR50klyuXKRlqySc6iZW5…> Mobile financial services technology company VYZYO, and the national provider of postal and financial services in Cameroon CAMPOST have entered into a partnership to deploy and operate digital payment and mobile financial services throughout Cameroon. According to information supplied to the media, VYZYO will initially deploy its VYZYOPay solution for CAMPOST. The mobile financial services technology platform will enable CAMPOST to securely rollout and manage digital payments for government services... read more <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=fXtFdAexR50klyuXKRlqySc6iZW5…> Tanzania Advances on Regional Tech Hub Ambitions Image <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=fXtFdAexR50klyuXKRlqySc6iZW5…> Tanzania has initiated feasibility studies to ascertain the possibility of connecting the DRC to its National Information and Communications Technology Broadband Backbone (NICTBB). Tanzania’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Dr Faustine Ndugulile said the objective was to establish the East African country as a communication hub for the East and Southern African regions. The NICTBB has already been extended to Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda... read more <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=fXtFdAexR50klyuXKRlqySc6iZW5…> Kenya Looks to Scale Broadband Connectivity Across all Schools by 2030 Image <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=fXtFdAexR50klyuXKRlqySc6iZW5…> Nokia has linked up with Safaricom, UNICEF and the Kenyan Ministries of Education and ICT, to connect close to 90 schools to the internet in the East African country. The initiative aims to ‘connect the unconnected’, with the ultimate goal of supporting the Kenyan government’s plans to scale broadband connection to all schools by 2030. The connected schools are spread across rural and informal urban settlements in Kenya, serving an estimated 32,670 students... read more <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=fXtFdAexR50klyuXKRlqySc6iZW5…> Zambia’s New Administration Reinstates Banned Channel Image <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=fXtFdAexR50klyuXKRlqySc6iZW5…> Less than a week after Zambia announced a change in government after the general elections, the country’s Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has agreed to reissue a broadcasting licence to Prime Television Zambia after it was withdrawn in April 2020 after allegedly refusing to air COVID-19 massages free of charge. At the time, former Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services Dora Siliya issued a directive that all government entities cease business with the station and that it be closed. It was subsequently... read more <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=fXtFdAexR50klyuXKRlqySc6iZW5…> Five Reasons Companies Should Use Hybrid Image <http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=N_gTGZHWC20gGl8fFBGHVLbLM9_g…> This year is being defined by businesses attempting to recover, build better resilience and restructure their operations following change as a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic. The ability to adapt to the new world of work and the additional challenges that now lie ahead will be the defining factor for those who will maintain business success – and those who won’t. 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Fwd: Call for Workshop / Session Proposals - AfIGF-2021
by Keith Andere 24 Aug '21

24 Aug '21

Dear Colleagues, The African IGF is scheduled to hold on 22 - 24 November. The MAG is calling for proposals for sessions and workshops. Please see the details below. Regards Keith ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Information Society Division <ISD(a)africa-union.org> Date: Thu, Aug 19, 2021 at 1:00 AM Subject: Call for Workshop / Session Proposals - AfIGF-2021 To: Cc: Joshua Joshua <joshuajosh59(a)gmail.com>, Bernard Brain-Cudjoe < BrainB(a)africa-union.org>, Margaret Nyambura Ndung'u < NyamburaM(a)africa-union.org>, Mary Uduma <mnuduma(a)yahoo.com>, Adil Sulieman < Suliemana(a)africa-union.org> <https://africaunion.sharepoint.com/sites/AUTransitionPlanCorner/> *=Important message regarding African IGF-2021 workshop/session proposals=* *Greetings to all members of the African IGF Community:* *Please be advised that this year African IGF will be organized virtually, tentatively from 22 – 24 November 2021. * *Further concrete information will be shared with you at the earliest convenience. * *Those who are interested in organizing workshops/sessions during this year virtual AfIGF-2021 are requested to submit the completed form of the attached session proposal by replying to All and addressing those in the Cc list. Alternatively, the form can be completed online using the link: **https://forms.gle/pC6sRL9otjsbU13s7 <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…>* *The objective is to have sessions/ workshops that can facilitate debates and raise awareness around the overall thematic focus areas – refer to the announcement. * *The overall theme of this year edition of the African IGF will be taken from the received proposals based on the topic that has the highest score amongst the received proposals. * *Determination of sub-themes will follow the same process.* * The African IGF MAG would like to ensure that:* *- Participants of this year forum are well equipped and ready to actively participate during the main/breakaway sessions;* *- Due to limited session slots, the African MAG will review all applications for parallel and main sessions and make determinations accordingly;* *- Submission of proposals is expected by no later than 31 August 2021.* *We look forward to receiving your proposals.* *Kind regards,* *AfIGF Secretariat* Information Society Division Information Society Division Infrastructure & Energy Department *Tel: * *Mobile:* *E-mail:* ISD(a)africa-union.org P.O. Box 3243 | Roosvelt Street (Old Airport Area) | W21K19 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia www.au.int <https://www.facebook.com/AfricanUnionCommission/> <https://twitter.com/_africanunion> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-union-commission-addis-ababa> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-union-commission-addis-ababa> This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the addressee and may also be privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee, or have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately, delete it from your system and do not copy, disclose or otherwise act upon any part of this e-mail or its attachments. -- *Kind Regards,* *Keith ANDERE* Internet 4 Development *"The internet could be a very positive step towards education, organisation and participation in a meaningful society." ~ Noam Chomsky*

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by Eric M K Osiakwan 24 Aug '21

24 Aug '21

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FW: Reminder: Africa IoT and AI Challenge
by awatila＠gmail.com 22 Aug '21

22 Aug '21

Dear Listers, This may be of interest to you Regards, Alex From: IEEE eNotice <enotice(a)enotice.ieee.org> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 3:36 AM To: awatila(a)ieee.org Subject: Reminder: Africa IoT and AI Challenge If you are having trouble reading this message, click here <http://enotice.ieee.org/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=uIsL-jAuYPXC…> for the web version. <http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/IEEE_MGAIM/enotice_header_800.p…> What is Africa IoT & AI Challenge and Why It Matters? Africa IoT & AI Challenge is a regional capacity-building and pre-incubation program for Senior University Students and Startups that have innovative ideas in the areas of Internet of Things (IoT) & Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related fields to enable and leverage a smart future. The challenge is not just a competition, it's a digital transformation movement, that's why it delivers training and workshops to the participants and provides them with all the needed support. After the training, participants compete in local finals, then winners from each country get qualified to the regional finals to compete for the African title. The challenge is co-organized by several national and international partners like the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) with its dedicated society for Technology and Engineering Management (IEEE TEMS), and different universities, corporates and governmental entities in Africa. The program unites the resources and experiences of the organizers and their respective partners to avail all the required materials, mentors and expertise to the participating projects. Our Vision The Internet of Things and the Artificial Intelligence are the next evolution that will dramatically change the existing industries. Corporates and big technology providers, as well as governments, will put significant efforts into developing solutions for their customers which will allow them to get developed and to improve their skills and capabilities. We believe that the time is ripe for the industry to embrace open innovation to accelerate the transformations that these technologies will bring and how this will impact the ICT industry in Africa and the world. Our Mission The challenge is on a mission to stimulate an innovation-based economy in Africa through strategizing, facilitating, and promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and the creation of intellectual property in AIoT and its applications. The challenge is working on building the youth capabilities for the digital transformation era in Africa, and identifying the potential investment-ready tech-based startups in the continent. 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Sierra Leone Tech Companies...
by Michael Bullut 11 Aug '21

11 Aug '21

Greetings Team, I pray this reaches you in the best of health and highest of spirits today. I am conducting research on the aforementioned and would like to know the top players in the field, moreover, any organization(s) that are in need of the below services: 1. *Telecommunications;* 2. *I.T. (Core Banking and Core Government Infrastructure);* 3. *Computing (Hardware and ERPs).* Warm regards, Michael Bullut. --- *Cell:* *+254 723 393 114.**Skype Name:* *Michael Bullut.* *Blog: http://www.kipsang.com/ <http://www.kipsang.com/>* *E-mail:* *main(a)kipsang.com <main(a)kipsang.com>* *---*

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SPACE Mentorship: Call for participation
by Joy Nzamby 10 Aug '21

10 Aug '21

Dear listers, On behalf of the LocNet team, I am happy to share with you all this call for participation to SPACE – Socio-political Advocacy for Community Networks Engagement. SPACE is a capacity-building, movement-building and mentorship programme that is conceived and designed within the Local Access and Community Networks (LocNet)* initiative. The mentorship programme aims to bring together digital community network advocates and internet governance and digital rights activists based in the global South. Its main goal is to support and equip women, gender-diverse, queer and trans individuals to take on leadership roles for community network advocacy in policy and regulatory spaces. The SPACE programme will enhance the participants’ understanding and skills so that they can engage in effective advocacy aimed at fostering an enabling community network policy framework that intersects with gender rights. Participants who successfully complete the capacity-building component will be encouraged to apply for short-term fellowships available through the LocNet initiative to complement their learning and strengthen their interests in gendered policy areas. When applying to SPACE, participants will be committing to attending two sessions per week for 90 minutes each. The SPACE programme will run online for eight weeks from October through November 2021. If you are interested and able to commit, kindly proceed by filling out the application by the deadline, 16 August 2021: https://limesurvey.apc.org/index.php/525125? Slots are limited. *You can read more about the LocNet initiative here https://www.apc.org/en/project/connecting-unconnected-supporting-community-… Warm regards, Nzambi Sent from my iPhone

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Making of the Kenya’s Digital Economy : A People’s Perspective Report
by Mbugua Njihia 10 Aug '21

10 Aug '21

Get insights to the demand-side perspective of digital access and usage in Kenya. The study—Kenya's Digital Economy: A People's Perspective — provides a comprehensive evidence base of how different Kenyans access and use digital services, as well as the specific support they need to increase the quality and depth of their participation in the digital economy. It creates a detailed account of how digital services support and impact people’s lives; people’s satisfaction and concerns of using digital services; the depth of digital exclusion and challenges people continue to face in accessing and using digital services; and, finally, the enabling resources, applications /services, and the supporting ecosystem required to deepen people’s participation in the digital economy - https://bit.ly/DigitalEconKE *Regards,* *Mbugua Njihia* Entrepreneur in pursuit of opportunities without regard to resources currently controlled #WhatIsNext #AfricaRising. Business,more than any other occupation, is a continual dealing with the future; a continual calculation, an instinctive exercise in foresight.

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KICTANet's public participation policy brief
by Grace Githaiga 10 Aug '21

10 Aug '21

Dear Partner, RE: Invitation to the Dissemination Meeting on ‘Public Participation: An Assessment of Recent ICT Policy Making Processes in Kenya.’ The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) would like to invite you to a virtual meeting on ‘Public Participation: An Assessment of Recent ICT Policy Making Processes in Kenya.’ The meeting will take place on *Wednesday 11 August, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM* via Zoom <https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEufuigqjotGtJ9QXcLr_8Cmq8G9LzMQk…> . The main objective of the meeting is to provide a platform to create awareness on KICTANet's latest policy brief on Public Participation in the ICT Sector. The brief assesses the extent to which the public participated in three recent ICT policy and law-making processes namely the National Information Communications and Technology (ICT) Policy, 2019, the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018, and the Data Protection Act, 2019. This meeting is expected to provide a platform for discussion, information sharing and strategic thinking on implementing public participation in the ICT sector. Please confirm your availability, at your earliest convenience, by registering your details here <https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEufuigqjotGtJ9QXcLr_8Cmq8G9LzMQk…>. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing all the meeting information. We look forward to your participation. Warm regards, Grace Githaiga, KICTANet Convenor. -- Grace Githaiga KICTANet Convenor KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Hackers block Italian Covid-19 vaccination booking system in 'most serious cyberattack ever'
by Barrack Otieno 04 Aug '21

04 Aug '21

Listers, Might be of interest. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Richard Hill via InternetPolicy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Date: Tue, Aug 3, 2021 at 8:22 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] Hackers block Italian Covid-19 vaccination booking system in 'most serious cyberattack ever' To: <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Hackers have attacked and blocked an Italian Covid-19 vaccination booking system, a source from Italy's cybercrime police told CNN on Monday, marking the worst cyberattack the country's health service has ever seen, see: https://edition.cnn.com/2021/08/02/business/italy-hackers-covid-vaccine-int… Best, Richard _______________________________________________ To manage your Internet Society subscriptions or unsubscribe, log into the Member Portal at https://admin.internetsociety.org/622619/User/Login and go to the Preferences tab within your profile. - View the Internet Society Code of Conduct: https://www.internetsociety.org/become-a-member/code-of-conduct/ -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Duo sues Mucheru for ‘handpicking’ CA board members
by Victor Kapiyo 03 Aug '21

03 Aug '21

Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has been sued over the appointment of the board of directors without subjecting the positions to competition. The petitioners told the High Court that ICT Cabinet secretary Joe Mucheru handpicked the four board members, contrary to the law. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/duo-sues-mucheru-handpicking…

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Mombasa leads mobile internet speed in Kenya - Report
by David Indeje 29 Jul '21

29 Jul '21

Listers, Some good news, Mombasa leads mobile internet speed in Kenya - Report. Eldoret is followed by Mombasa at 23.27 Mbps download speed, Nairobi at 20.71 Mbps, Kisumu at 18.07 Mbps and Nakuru at 13.27 Mbps. https://nation.africa/kenya/business/technology/mombasa-leads-mobile-intern… The report should remind us about this study from Mr Walubengo and team. The County ICT Survey 2019-2020 Assessment Report identified that most Counties were doing relatively well in ICT Strategy, ICT Financial, and Procurement Management with an average score of 1.7 and 1.8 were recorded respectively. https://www.kictanet.or.ke/mdocs-posts/county-ict-survey-2019-2020-assessme…

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CHINA DATA PROTECTION LAW CLOSER TO ENACTMENT
by James Mbugua 28 Jul '21

28 Jul '21

Listers, China strongly signaled this week that its proposed data privacy law, the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPL) is likely to become law after August 20th when it is considered during the 30th sitting of its 2000-strong parliament which convenes between Aug 17-20. The 98th sitting of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress chaired by Li Zhanshu, the Communist Party's No. 3, approved for consideration over a dozen draft laws among them the PIPL. While it largely conforms to other data privacy legislations around the world, its articles on the handling of personal information by State organs, and the cross-border transfer of information are noteworthy. ... https://www.linkedin.com/posts/james-mbugua-0844788_china-privacy-data-acti… James Mbugua CSO - BDSI (Corporate Compliance: Data Protection Experts) info(a)bdsi.co.ke

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