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3rd East African Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF) highlights
by mwende njiraini 14 Aug '10

14 Aug '10

** EAIGF programme Dear all The following are highlights of dicussions that I captured from the just concluded 3rd EAIGF in Kampala, Uganda, which are also available on the following links: - http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profiles/blogs/highlights-of-ongoing… - http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profiles/blogs/3rd-eaigf-final-day-h… The 3rd East African Internet Governance Forum <http://www.eaigf.or.ke/>that began on 11 th August ended today Friday 13th August. The following are the highlights the issues discussed at the forum. *Session 1: Official Opening* *Session 2: Reports of national IGF process: * - The need to create value and awareness in order to engage the private sector in IG discussion. - United Nations Economic Commission for Africa<http://www.uneca.org/index.htm>(UNECA) reported that: - It would soon be launching a knowledge management platform - It working on evaluating Africa’s participation in the WSIS and IGF process as well as seeking to establish Africa’s position in light of discussions on the continuation of the IGF. - Developing indicators on the implementation of cybersecurity in ICT policies *Session 3: Cyber Security Management: * - The forum acknowledged that cybersecurity threats were on the rise as a result of increased usage and access to broadband. - The need for collaboration in establishment of harmonized cybersecurity policies, legislation and management frameworks specifically the creation of Computer Incident Response Teams (CIRT) was recognized. *Session 4: Strengthening Critical Internet Resources: * - An appreciation of different ccTLD management and governance structures in each country as these structures were factors determined by the local context/circumstances - ccTLDs faced stiff competition from gTLDs hence the need to “strengthening of ccTLDs” in terms of technical excellence, governance and policy structures, quality of service and price, marketing and branding - The pricing of ccTLD was determined by numbers (critical mass=reduction in prices), nature of operation, need for sustainability and perception of the value of ccTLD - A proposal to set up a working group to discuss the viability/business model of DOT EAC (.eac) was considered taking note of the proposed EAIGF programmeICANN new gTLD draft applicant guidebook<http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/dag-en.htm>and proposedprocess which were lengthy, complex and expensive. *Session 5: IPv6 Challenge* - Africa for historical reasons (late adopters, relatively new RIR) has not exhausted its IPv4 address block. Another factor of the relatively low utilization of IPv4 has been the current network design employed by ISPs and network operators. EAIGF programmeAfriNIC <http://www.afrinic.net/> has therefore launched of the ‘No-NAT’ project - IPv6 presents Africa with an opportunity to engage on the same footing as the rest of the world particularly in light of the growth of the mobile sector by starting the transition to IPv6 early/now! - The need to create awareness, training and development of a transition strategy was identified. *Session 6: Access and affordability to Broadband* - Acknowledgement of the important of establishing redundancy and resilience of the national, trans-national and submarine fibre optic networks - Proposal to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea(UNCLOS)<http://www.un.org/Depts/los/convention_agreements/texts/unclos/unclos_e.pdf>to guarantee connection and transit to submarine cables for land-locked countries in the East African region. - Recognition of the need for a regional IXP through harmonization of regulatory frameworks (licensing requirements and interconnection guidelines) to facilitate cross-border network operators. *Session 7: Emerging issues* - Creation of viable framework for ICT skills enhancement. This would include regional mutual recognition of IT certification to foster acquisition of internationally compatible and competitive skills to take advantage of the regional integration and globalization. - Recognizing that the youth form over 50% of the population in East Africa, to forum recognized the need to support youth in ICT entrepreneurship and facilitate their engagement in the Internet-governance related policy making processes. - Emphasis to strengthen existing ccTLDs in light of other gTLD initiatives in the continent including the Dot Africa initiative. The dot Africa was presented as a compliment rather than a competitor to existing ccTLDs. - Code of Good Practice and its application to Internet Governance guidelines was presented. The aim of the code is to improve information, participation, transparency and inclusive engagement of IG-related entities in their arrangements and practices. *Session 8: Way Forward* Some of resolutions of the forum are paraphrased below: 1. Formation of a working group to develop strategies to strengthen ccTLDs in the region in light of competition for gTLDs and determine the business case for the .eac domain. 2. Registration of the EAIGF domain name (.ug .tz .rw .bi) all pointing to www.eaigf.or.ke 3. East African countries ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea<http://www.un.org/Depts/los/convention_agreements/texts/unclos/unclos_e.pdf>(UNCLOS). Relevant sections of the Convention in view of submarine cables include Part VI; Article 79 and Part VII; Article 87(c) and Article 112. 4. EAIGF host a knowledge management repository for that IG-relevant information from national and regional organisations in particular East African Communications Organization (EACO) 5. Support of the creation of a regional exchange point and [*taking into cognizance the local context develop harmonized IPv6 transition strategies *] 6. Adoption of unified strategies in initiatives including youth initiatives, mutual recognition IT skills certification, new gTLDs, among others. 7. Utilize the Code of practice as a tool for achieving balanced participation and carry forward IG-related resolutions of and recommendations from organisation and country in the region. 8. 4th EAIGF to be hosted in Rwanda and a call for support for the Kenya’s bid to host the UN-IGF in 2011 in the event that the UN-IGF’s mandate is extended. Kind regards Mwende (Ps: I was unfortunately unable to twit) *Disclaimer: Views expressed here (except those reported, quoted or referenced) are the author’s own* On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 2:46 PM, Grace Bomu <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks Walu, > yesterday I was just asking someone whether there is some way to > participate remotely. This helps. > Who is in the Kenyan delegation? Perhaps we can follow their tweets for > more customised info or info of particular interest to Kenyan youth. > best! > > > rgds, > Grace > > On 13 August 2010 10:17, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> below the updates from the East African Internet Governance Forum in >> Uganda. >> >> walu. >> Alice: any major\key decisions coming out of the Kampala meeting? >> --- On *Wed, 8/11/10, I-Network Secretariat Eunice Namirembe < >> namirembe(a)i-network.or.ug>* wrote: >> >> >> From: I-Network Secretariat Eunice Namirembe <namirembe(a)i-network.or.ug> >> Subject: [i-network] East African Internet Governance Forum >> To: "I-Network Uganda" <i-network(a)dgroups.org> >> Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 6:38 PM >> >> Dear Members, >> >> Like most of you may know already, The East African Internet Governance >> Forum is taking place now. You are invited to follow proceedings on Twitter >> @EA_IGF, read updates on the blog http://www.eaigf-uganda.blogspot.com/or follow participants updates on facebook when you search East African >> Internet Governance Forum and be part of the event. >> >> You can also access day one presentations on the EAIGF website using this >> link http://www.eaigf.or.ke/eaigf/eaigf/2010-eaigf-presentation.html. >> >> Kind regards >> >> Eunice >> >> >> ________________________ >> Visit the I-Network website - www.i-network.or.ug >> Follow I-Network on Twitter: http://twitter.com/inetwork >> The I-Network Dgroup is a platform for ICT Knowledge Sharing >> >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> Visit [web site]( http://d2.dgroups.org/iicd/i-network/ ) Click [here]( >> mailto:leave.i-network@dgroups.org<http://mc/compose?to=leave.i-network@dgroups.org>) to unsubscribe The email is intended only for the recipients. The owners >> of the Dgroups cannot be held responsible for the contents of the email >> message. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: nmutungu(a)gmail.com >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/nmutungu%40gmail.com >> >> > > > -- > Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) > Kenya > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: mwende.njiraini(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mwende.njiraini%40gmai… > >

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Fwd: Seeking Expressions of Interest for WITSA Global Impact Study by August 31, 2010
by waudo siganga 13 Aug '10

13 Aug '10

Dear Kictanet Colleagues - I am requested to circulate the information below to potenetially interested colleagues. Kind Regards, Waudo ----- Original message ----- From: "Anders Halvorsen" <ahalvorsen(a)witsa.org> To: "Jim Poisant" <jpoisant(a)witsa.org> Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:57:56 -0400 Subject: Seeking Expressions of Interest for WITSA Global Impact Study by August 31, 2010 August 12, 2010 TO: Members of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) FR: Anders Halvorsen, Director of Public Policy RE: Seeking Expressions of Interest for WITSA Global Impact Study by August 31, 2010 _________________________________________________________________ ___________ Dear Colleagues, As you may recall from our meetings in Amsterdam in May, WITSA is initiating a major study of the impact of ICT. This request for expressions of interest (EOI) sets out the specifications and output requirements for the study, to undertake the study from qualified research organizations and institutions including but not limited to: colleges, universities, nongovernmental organizations, consortium, foundations, and corporations. Subsequently from short-listed organizations, a Request for Proposal (RFP) will then be issued seeking a more detailed response. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in sending this EOI to any interested parties among your memberships and beyond. Responses must reach the WITSA Secretary General at [1]jpoisant(a)witsa.org not later than close of business on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Please find the details of the EOI at [2]http://www.witsa.org/v2/request/EOI.htm. The completed study output will be publicly accessible via the WITSA web site (www.witsa.org) and comprise a range of media (the ICT Impact portal) setting out both theoretical and evidence-based impacts of ICT. These impacts will initially focus on the economic as well as social and cultural impacts. WITSA is keen for the ICT Impact portal to comprise analyses with resilient, dynamic links to key indicators, so that it maintains currency and relevance to users over time. For more information, please contact WITSA Public Policy Advisor Tim Conway at [3]tim(a)witsa.org. Again, we appreciate your help in circulating this information to potentially interested parties. Best regards, Anders Anders Halvorsen Director of Public Policy World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) witsa_newlogo WITSA 8300 Boone Boulevard Suite 450 Vienna, VA 22182 United States of America Tel: +1 571 633-0620 Fax: +1 703 893-1269 Mobile: +1 571 265-5964 Email: [4]ahalvorsen(a)witsa.org URL: [5]www.witsa.org The contents of this electronic mail are solely intended for the person(s) or organisation to whom it was addressed. It may contain privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are not permitted to copy, distribute or take any action in reference to its contents. If you have received this electronic mail in error please notify the sender and copy the message to [6]webmaster(a)witsa.org. Thank you. Best regards, Anders References 1. mailto:jpoisant@witsa.org 2. http://www.witsa.org/v2/request/EOI.htm 3. mailto:tim@witsa.org 4. mailto:ahalvorsen@witsa.org 5. http://www.witsa.org/ 6. mailto:webmaster@witsa.org

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Modern Engagement
by Dorcas Muthoni 11 Aug '10

11 Aug '10

Interesting from Martha: http://www.facebook.com/MarthaKarua http://twitter.com/Martha_W_Karua -- Muthoni My Blog: http://rugongo.blogspot.com/ -------------------------------------------- Mahatma Gandhi once said:- First they ignore you, Then they laugh at you, Then they fight you, AND THEN YOU WIN!!!

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copyright infringment / theft vs local content value
by Badru Ntege 11 Aug '10

11 Aug '10

Hi All I'm posting this on both I-network (UG) and Kictanet (KE) to continue and expand dialogue that has been going on within the Linux User group mailing list in UG. A few weeks ago I shared a website that we have been working on as an experiment on local content. This website presents an archive of broadcast content from about 16 local radio stations going back to the beginning of 2010. http://www.yradio.ug/ I firmly believe that Africa's local content will be mainly multi-media as opposed to the written word. This goes back to our heritage where our history has been mainly through story telling passed down from generation to generation as opposed to our European cousins, where the written word goes back for many generations. However the multimedia might fly in the face of what I call historical IPR and Copyright legislation. I do believe that this legislation needs to be reviewed in favour of the current times where the traditional methods are unenforceable. On the international scene African nations are being forced to adopt some of this legislation which I do believe will stifle innovation and growth. For Kenya I understand that Kenya Music Copy Right Association has been in place and collects from those who play music from local artists. I would like us to look at what has happened to that industry in the last few years since this was put in force. In the late 90's early 2000's Kenya local music was dominant in the region. However the industry has not grown as it should have and has been overtaken by other markets like Uganda where strict enforcement does not exist and the most frequently played music is local ugandan music. Some have said that what yradio is doing is theft. I would like to here more views on this and also on the notion that our future content for the continent will mainly be Multi-media. Regards Badru

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Streaming - African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF)
by Michuki Mwangi 11 Aug '10

11 Aug '10

<apologies for cross posting> Dear Colleagues, There will be a live audio stream of the inaugural African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) event from the 11- 12th August 2010 provided in http-streamed mp3 audio. In addition, an IM & conference server will be available for remote users to post comments and/or queries. ================================= Streaming and Conference Service ================================= Live Audio Stream ================== The live audio stream can be accessed via the following URL': http://wavu.kixp.or.ke:8001/afpif (Most platforms should have a client immediately available - win media player, quicktime, real player, winamp, vlc, mplayer,zinf etc..) capable of playing back the stream. IM conference Service and Email ================================ (a) Those with jabber clients can join the AfPIF conference room, afpif(a)conference.isoc.org. A list of jabber clients can be found at http://www.jabber.org/software/clients.shtml (b) Those without can send their comments and/or queries to mwangi(a)isoc.org, karen(a)isoc.org and morris(a)isoc.org

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Re: [kictanet] electronic results Referendum system..
by James Rege 10 Aug '10

10 Aug '10

Mr. Bowman, Thanks for the document on e-voting. It will help me with my paper, which I am putting together for my Parliamentary Committee to consider. IIEC executives and I went to Nebraska early in the year to have a glance at the system they use in their regular voting process. As a hardware designer, I was very impressed with their card reader equipment robustness. We shake - and - bake tested the equipment and did not notice any failure. I was convinced that Kenya as a country where contestants run a way with ballot papers, when they are losing the contest, would be a good candidate for electronic registration and voting. I will avail the paper for scrutiny once it is released by parliament. Hon. James Rege. Sent from my iPad On 6 Aug 2010, at 08:29, warigia bowman <warigia(a)gmail.com> wrote: Wanakenya I am very impressed by the IIEC and the handling of the referendum. Here is a good article on best practices for electronic voting. It builds from the american and australian experience. http://www.softimp.com.au/Common%20content/White%20Papers/ETHICOMP_2005_Pap… Rigia On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 7:49 AM, Harry Hare <harry(a)africanedevelopment.org> wrote: Wash, the law has to be amended to remove legal exposures to e-Voting. Especially the confirmation of the result which has to be done on a “signed” Form 16A assuming physical nature of the form. I am not sure how this is affected by the new constitution. Having said that the IIEC has this on top of their agenda, so I suspect come 2012, e-Voting will be in place. I think its in order to congratulate the IIEC and especially their Tech team. Harry On 8/5/10 1:21 PM, "Washington Odhiambo" <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> wrote: On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 12:57 PM, Wamuyu Gatheru <wamuyulearn(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: Am not so sure that the system was a success. Over one third of polling stations failed to transmit electronically for various reasons including poor network (5,964 failed of a total of 20,750 polling stations). This would be chaos for a general election. Being the first time it was used on a very large scale, almost a replica of a general election, I think they have done very well. They now have the information required to fine tune the system for the GE. I had expected to vote electronically, but it appears that only the registration was electronic, where I registered, but I am not complaining. African eDevelopment Resource Centre eDevelopment House : : 604 Limuru Road Old Muthaiga : : P O Box 49475 00100 Nairobi : : Kenya T +254 20 3741646/7 : : C +254 725 650044 Training : : Research: :Consultancy: : Publishing _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: warigia(a)gmail.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/warigia%40gmail.com -- Dr. Warigia Bowman Assistant Professor The Department of Public Policy Leadership The University of Mississippi 107 Odom Hall University, MS 38677 URL: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/leadership/index.html PHONE: 662-915-1904 EMAIL: mwbowman(a)olemiss.edu _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: jamesrege(a)rocketmail.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jamesrege%40rocketmail…

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Announcing AfriNIC-13 meeting in Johannesburg: 20-26 November 2010
by Adiel A. Akplogan 10 Aug '10

10 Aug '10

[*** Sorry for cross-posting if you are receiving several copy of this message ***] Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the AFRINIC-13 Public Policy Meeting will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 20-26 November 2010. During the meeting we will hear from professionals in our region operating Internet services and infrastructure, and also welcome global industry partners to contribute to topical issues related to IP networking that affect the African region. These will include updates on IPv6 deployment in all sectors, Internet Numbers Resources management policies under discussion in the AfriNIC region, as well as an update on policy development in the global arena. AfriNIC will also host its Government Working Group meeting and a Law Enforcement Workshop on 24 November. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on workshops in IPv6 for Network Operators; a 3 day Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) workshop for trainers, and a one day discussion on CERT for managers and policy makers. You are warmly invited to join us at, and to share experiences and knowledge with Internet experts from the AfriNIC region, and from around the world who will be present at this event. If you are interested in making presentations, or offering tutorials, and/or technical demonstrations during the AfriNIC-13 meeting you will find related information at: http://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-13/index.php/call-for-presentation All submissions should be sent to meeting(a)afrinic.net before 20 September 2010. General information about the AfriNIC-13 meeting can be found on the meeting website at: http://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-13/ Registration for the meeting will open on 1 September 2010. We wish to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support and confidence in AfriNIC, and we look forward to welcoming you and your colleagues to South Africa and to another successful AfriNIC meeting. Sincerely ______________________________________________________________________ Adiel A. Akplogan Tel. +230 403 51 00 Chief Executive Officer, AfriNIC Fax: +230 466 67 58 adiel(a)afrinic.net - www.afrinic.net sip: adiel(a)voip.afrinic.net

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Please add Kihara to Kicanet list
by warigia bowman 10 Aug '10

10 Aug '10

Dear alice, Please add Kihara to the kictanet list. He is a network administrator in Sagana. Sincerely, Warigia -- Dr. Warigia Bowman Assistant Professor The Department of Public Policy Leadership The University of Mississippi 107 Odom Hall University, MS 38677 URL: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/leadership/index.html PHONE: 662-915-1904 EMAIL: mwbowman(a)olemiss.edu

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Directions to Choma at Zinc on Friday, August 6th at 6:00 p.m.
by warigia bowman 06 Aug '10

06 Aug '10

Dear Kictanet ICT Colleagues If you are in town, please attend my Thank You Choma for you at Zinc, Prestige Plaza, on Ngong Road, Nairobi. This Friday, August 6, 6:00 p.m. Re directions, go to the Nakumatt on Ngong Road. That is Prestige Plaza. The second floor has several restaurants, including one called Zinc. I will provide two goats worth of mbuzi choma with all the accompaniments including irio, kachumbari and ugali. Drinks will be available at the bar for a cash price. In other words, I provide the food (until it runs out), but you will buy your own drinks. *Please RSVP (i.e. confirm attendance) to let me know if you think you are coming.* Sincerely, Warigia -- Dr. Warigia Bowman Assistant Professor The Department of Public Policy Leadership The University of Mississippi 107 Odom Hall University, MS 38677 URL: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/leadership/index.html PHONE: 662-915-1904 EMAIL: mwbowman(a)olemiss.edu -- Dr. Warigia Bowman Assistant Professor The Department of Public Policy Leadership The University of Mississippi 107 Odom Hall University, MS 38677 URL: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/leadership/index.html PHONE: 662-915-1904 EMAIL: mwbowman(a)olemiss.edu

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Choma at Zinc on Friday, August 6th at 6:00 p.m. hosted by Warigia
by warigia bowman 06 Aug '10

06 Aug '10

Dear Colleagues Please forgive me for the delay in thanking you for your assistance with my dissertation. I have intended to hold a thank you party for my graduation from Harvard, June 2009. I have arranged a small festivity for us to celebrate the completion of my dissertation, the birth of my third child, and the passage of the referendum (which will hopefully give me Kenyan citizenship!). If you are in town, please attend my Thank You Choma for you at Zinc, Prestige Plaza, on Ngong Road, Nairobi. This Friday, August 6, 6:00 p.m. *Please RSVP (i.e. confirm attendance) to let me know if you think you are coming, so I can get an accurate head count. This is very important. * I will provide two goats worth of mbuzi choma with all the accompaniments including irio, kachumbari and ugali. Drinks will be available at the bar for a cash price. In other words, I provide food (within reason), but you will buy your own drinks. Sincerely, Warigia -- Dr. Warigia Bowman Assistant Professor The Department of Public Policy Leadership The University of Mississippi 107 Odom Hall University, MS 38677 URL: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/leadership/index.html PHONE: 662-915-1904 EMAIL: mwbowman(a)olemiss.edu -- Dr. Warigia Bowman Assistant Professor The Department of Public Policy Leadership The University of Mississippi 107 Odom Hall University, MS 38677 URL: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/leadership/index.html PHONE: 662-915-1904 EMAIL: mwbowman(a)olemiss.edu

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Reminder: Choma at Zinc on Friday, August 6th at 6:00 p.m. hosted by Warigia
by warigia bowman 06 Aug '10

06 Aug '10

Dear Colleagues Please forgive me for the delay in thanking you for your assistance with my dissertation. I have intended to hold a thank you party for my graduation from Harvard, June 2009. I have arranged a small festivity for us to celebrate the completion of my dissertation, the birth of my third child, and the passage of the referendum (which will hopefully give me Kenyan citizenship!). *If you are in town, please attend my Thank You Choma for you at Zinc, Prestige Plaza, on Ngong Road, Nairobi. This Friday, August 6, 6:00 p.m.* I will provide two goats worth of mbuzi choma with all the accompaniments including irio, kachumbari and ugali. Drinks will be available at the bar for a cash price. In other words, I provide the food, but you will buy your own drinks. Please feel free to bring a guest, particularly if they are from the ICT sector or Kictanet. *Please RSVP (i.e. confirm attendance) to let me know if you think you are coming, * Sincerely, Warigia -- Dr. Warigia Bowman Assistant Professor The Department of Public Policy Leadership The University of Mississippi 107 Odom Hall University, MS 38677 URL: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/leadership/index.html PHONE: 662-915-1904 EMAIL: mwbowman(a)olemiss.edu -- Dr. Warigia Bowman Assistant Professor The Department of Public Policy Leadership The University of Mississippi 107 Odom Hall University, MS 38677 URL: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/leadership/index.html PHONE: 662-915-1904 EMAIL: mwbowman(a)olemiss.edu

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electronic results Referendum system..
by Walubengo J 06 Aug '10

06 Aug '10

folks, i dont know about you but am totally blown away by the affordability and simplicity of the electronic results system currently in use at Bomas. I mean, think about it, a mobile phone of less than 30USD and an SMS message of less than 1USD and some piece software and you get results securely checked into a central server, tallied and and instantly relayed to the public. This to me is eGovernance without the usual big budgets and subsequent failure that often accompanies ICT projects...more importantly I want to believe, this is the beginning of how elections will be conducted in future. walu.

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Kimathi Information Centre story-DIGITAL VILLAGE.
by Jose' 05 Aug '10

05 Aug '10

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Fwd: Beware of scam: summer school on Internet governance Africa
by Brian Munyao Longwe 05 Aug '10

05 Aug '10

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dawit Bekele <bekele(a)isoc.org> Date: Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 9:21 AM Hi all, I would like to warn you about a very probable scam at http://www.africanssig.org/first.htm. The site copies the summer school on Internet governance in Latin America and Europe that are real. It falsely claims that it is endorsed by organizations like Internet Society and Google (amongst many others), which it isn’t. We have contacted many of the people sited on the front page and in the program and none of them are aware of this program. The Internet Society will follow up this matter, but in the mean time I would like to make sure that no one in the community falls into this trap. Please let me know if you have any information concerning this, -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawit Bekele, Regional Bureau Manager - Africa <bekele(a)isoc.org> Tel: +251 911 22 13 33/+41 22 809 0363 http://www.isoc.org Internet Society (ISOC) "The Internet is for everyone" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: + 254 722 518 744 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com

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Cell Phone Usage in Kenya
by King'ori Gitahi 05 Aug '10

05 Aug '10

Hello all, I am looking for information on cell phone usage in Kenya.� This is pertaining to how many cell phones in what part of the country.� If you can point me to the right direction i nwould appreciate it. Kind regards, King'ori For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. Nelson Mandela� -------------------------------------------------------------- Ovi Mail: Making email access easy http://mail.ovi.com

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Safaricom innovation Forum
by Al Kags 03 Aug '10

03 Aug '10

All, Please notice: http://safaricom.co.ke/innovation Safaricom seeks to set up an innovation board Al

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ITIL Foundation & Intermediate Courses; Aug - Sep 2010
by Moses Kamau 03 Aug '10

03 Aug '10

Dear all, Quintica will be running the next Public ITIL v3 Foundation Course from Aug 16-18, 2010. Quintica will also be delivering ITIL v3 Intermediate Course (Service Capability - Operational Support and Analysis) from Sep 6-9, 2010. The Foundation Course price is Ksh 29,500 and the Certification Examination is Ksh 15,000. The Intermediate Course price is Ksh 41,500 and the Certification Examination is Ksh 16,000. These prices are inclusive of catering and all accredited course materials. All prices are exclusive of VAT. Quintica is accredited to deliver ITIL courses by the APM-Group, the official International ITIL Accreditation Body (www.apmg-international.com) Documents Attached: * Course(s) Brochure * Public Course Calendar * Registration Form For more information please email sales.ke(a)quintica.com<mailto:sales.ke@quintica.com> or call +254-20-4442900-1 or visit our website www.quintica.net<http://www.quintica.net> Regards, Moses Kamau Service Management Sales and Consultant Kenya Office: +254 20 444 2900 Kenya Mobile: +254 720 416 564 Email: moses.kamau(a)quintica.com<mailto:moses.kamau@quintica.com> Skype: moses_kamau www.quintica.net [cid:image003.jpg@01CB32E5.AC815DD0]

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blackberry a threat to national security?.......U.A.E. Puts the Squeeze on BlackBerry
by Alice Munyua 02 Aug '10

02 Aug '10

U.A.E. Puts the Squeeze on Black Berry http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052748704702304575402493300698912.h… Government Cites National-Security Concerns as It Bans Email, IM and Web Services in Battle Over Access to User By MARGARET COKER in Abu Dhabi, TIM FALCONER in Dubai and PHRED DVORAK in Toronto BlackBerry email, instant-messaging and Web-browsing services soon will be banned in the United Arab Emirates, regulators said, citing a dispute with the device's maker about how it handles electronic data. The U.A.E. market is relatively small for Canada's Research In Motion Ltd., which makes the BlackBerry smartphone. But the suspension of data service comes amid unease by at least one other government, India, over the inability to monitor or review electronic communications on the device in criminal, terrorist or national-security investigations. And a Saudi Arabian official said Sunday that regulators there ordered telecommunications companies to block BlackBerry IM services later this month, according to Zawya Dow Jones. The official didn't explain the decision. At the heart of the battle is access to the data transmitted by BlackBerrys. RIM processes the information through a handful of secure Network Operations Centers around the world, meaning that most governments can't access the data easily on their own. The U.A.E. worries that because of jurisdictional issues, its courts couldn't compel RIM to turn over secure data from its servers, which are outside the U.A.E. even in a national-security situation, a person familiar with the situation said. The U.A.E. ban is the latest in a string of skirmishes world-wide for RIM as governments try to monitor and control communications. Kuwait, India and China are among countries that have asked RIM for easier data access as a condition for operating within their borders. The U.A.E. ban, due to start Oct. 11, was the result of the "failure of ongoing attempts, dating back to 2007, to bring BlackBerry services in the U.A.E. in line with U.A.E. telecommunications regulations," the country's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority said Sunday. The ban doesn't affect telephone and text-messaging services. "BlackBerry data is immediately exported offshore, where it's managed by a foreign, commercial organization. BlackBerry data services are currently the only data services operating in the U.A.E. where this is the case," the agency said. "Today's decision is based on the fact that, in their current form, certain BlackBerry services allow users to act without any legal accountability, causing judicial, social and national-security concerns." RIM, based in Waterloo, Ontario, didn't comment on the U.A.E. ban. The U.A.E. acted after RIM refused to set up a proxy server in the country as required by its 2007 contract with telecom provider Emirates Telecommunications Corp., a majority of which is owned by the government, according to the person familiar with the situation. RIM last month offered to allow the government access to the communications of 3,000 of its roughly 500,000 U.A.E.-based BlackBerry clients, including email, text messages and IM communications, the person said. But the U.A.E. declined the offer, the person said. The government doesn't plan to ban smartphones made by the company's two global competitors, Nokia Corp. and Apple Inc., said one of the people familiar with the situation. RIM, which has about 46 million subscribers world-wide, is unusual among cellphone makers in that BlackBerrys, which were initially designed for corporate users, come with a high level of security built in. The messages are encrypted on the device before being sent and remain encrypted until they reach their destination. The messages are processed at one of RIM's Network Operations Centers, the principal one of which is in Canada. The NOCs use proprietary technology, making it difficult for outsiders to hack in. Smartphones from other companies don't have the same centralized control over email or data transmissions and don't come preloaded with the same level of propriety security technology as Black Berrys do. The centralized structure makes BlackBerry communications more secure, said Jonathan Zittrain, a professor of law and computer science at Harvard University. But the structure also creates a tempting target for governments, which see the possibility of getting access to a large pool of information through RIM, he said. And while RIM cooperates with governments on requests for national-security-related data that pass through its servers, it can't be forced to relinquish information from servers that aren't in a particular government's jurisdictions, Prof. Zittrain said. A government has more leverage if the servers are within its borders. "If you've got a NOC there, the government can say 'We're shutting down the power. We're posting guards at your door,' " Prof. Zittrain said. Another person familiar with the matter said a key worry for U.A.E. officials was that BlackBerry's IM service was effectively untraceable. That could be a problem if RIM resisted handing over data sought by the U.A.E. "If the U.A.E. government needs this information, for criminal cases, they are unable to access it because the culprits used BlackBerry messenger service," the person said. A senior Indian official last week said BlackBerry's encryption makes monitoring of its network impossible and creates a security threat. The Indian government, which is negotiating with RIM, has warned the company that its operations will be closed unless the company addresses the concerns. The U.A.E.'s carriers—Emirates Telecommunications, known as Etisalat, and Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co.—said they would comply with the ban. The ban is the latest twist in a long-running battle between the U.A.E. and RIM. Last year, RIM notified BlackBerry users in the nation that an application Etisalat had told its clients was a technical upgrade was actually spyware. Users who downloaded the patch had complained of disruption in email and other services. Etisalat subsequently offered directions on disabling the software.

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School of Computing & Informatics (UoN) Open Day 23rd July
by Mwololo Tim 02 Aug '10

02 Aug '10

Dear all, Sorry for any cross-posting. Welcome all. tm Dear All, The School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi will hold its annual ICT Open Day on Friday, 23rd July 2010 from 10am to 2pm. This event is an initiative of the School's students to showcase ICT projects developed as part of their project work throughout the year and has been successfully held for the past ten years. Theme: ICT Innovations for a Better Future Date: Friday 23rd July 2010 Venue: Chiromo Campus Time: 10 am – 2 pm It is our pleasure to invite you to join us during this occasion and learn more about the School and its activities. Visit our website: http://sci.uonbi.ac.ke Christopher A Moturi Deputy Director School of Computing and Informatics

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Announcement: Unix System Administration Workshop For Eastern and Central Africa Women Engineers
by Dorcas Muthoni 01 Aug '10

01 Aug '10

Dear Colleagues, *Unix System Administration Workshop For Eastern and Central Africa Women Engineers, Nairobi, Kenya (11th - 15th October, 2010)* *Background* The African Network Operators Group (AfNOG ‚ http://www.afnog.org ) invites women engineers from Eastern and Central Africa to participate in an intensive Unix System Administration workshop. *Workshop goals and outline* *Overall objective*: After attending this track, students will be able to install, upgrade, secure and competently manage the Unix operating system on standard PC hardware, and use it to provide essential Internet services on a network. It is aimed at students who are technically competent but may have had little or no prior exposure to the Unix environment. In addition they will be taught concepts such as: # Basic Internet Protocols and how they work # Some basic Internet services and how they function, including DNS, Web, SSH and E-mail # Designing installations for long-term scalability of services *Who should apply:* All Eastern and Central African women engineers, software developers and systems administrators with a desire to get Unix Administration skills. Due to funding availability, priority will be given to applicants from the following countries: *Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic, Gabon, Chad, Republic of the Congo, DR Congo and São Tomé and Príncipe* *Prerequisites:* Experience in managing PCs and installing software (such as installing the 'Windows' operating system), but not necessarily Unix. Some prior Unix/Linux experience would be of great benefit. *Language* Language of instruction will be English. *Application procedure* Complete the application form attached and return it to: * afnogchix2010(a)afnog.org * Please ensure that you submit your application in time and fully completed. Selections will be on a competitive basis. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. *Application deadline* The applications close on *30th August 2010*. Applications received after this date will not be considered. *For more information:* Email: afnogchix2010(a)afnog.org

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ICDL - I apologise
by robert yawe 01 Aug '10

01 Aug '10

Hi, I would like to apologise to Dr. Ndemo for giving the impression that his team had not done their homework when they recommended that ICDL be the official computer proficiency certification. As is said it is only after you have walked in a man's shoes can you then criticise him, I recently looked at a training manual from one of the local computer colleges that was 10 pages long and covered word, excel, powerpoint, access, frontpage and IE. The exam for each subject was done after 1 day of training, in the case of word it included mailmerge. Each application was covered on less than 2 pages and the entire course takes 10 days, Dr. Ndemo the sooner you can operationalise the ICDL issue the sooner students will stop loosing money to quacks and we shall return to the point of making computer users truly IT proficient. 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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Required: Java Mobile Applications Developers
by Tuma Barua 30 Jul '10

30 Jul '10

Hi, One of my clients - GEDA Limited has open positions for Java Mobile Applications Developers and seeks to fill them. See below for the advert. *Kindly refer GEDA to anyone meeting the requirement and is interested and available*. ========================================= GEDA Limited is a Systems Integrator focusing on Networks, MultiMedia, and Security Solutions. We are a licensed Telecommunications Contractor and Application Service Provider. GEDA is seeking to fill various positions in her Mobile Application Development projects portifolio. We are looking for Java Mobile Applications Developers. The developers will be working out of the office (e.g. Freelance, part-time) and will be paid on Volume and Value or Quality of work done. The developers must have previous experience in developing Java applications for mobile phones and will be tested to ensure the same. The remuneration package is very attractive and negotiable. Those interested can e-mail to info(a)geda.co.ke. They should attache their CV/Resume/Profiles and all necessary and relevant documentations to the application. All applications must be submitted on or before August 6th, 2010. GEDA Limited, Soin Arcade, 3rd Floor, Westlands Road Telephone: +254 20 444 1900 www.geda.co.ke

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Reminder - African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF), 11-12 August 2010
by Michuki Mwangi 30 Jul '10

30 Jul '10

Reminder to Register and Attend! Spaces are limited! African Peering and Interconnection Forum: Unlocking Africa’s Regional Interconnection 11-12 August 2010 - Sarova Panafric Hotel - Nairobi, Kenya Registration is free. Event information, provisional agenda, visa information, and registration available at: http://www.isoc.org/isoc/conferences/africanforum2010/ About the Event The Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum: Unlocking Africa’s Regional Interconnection will address the key Interconnection opportunities and challenges in Africa and provide participants with global and regional insights on maximising regional opportunities. In addition to unique opportunities to learn from international and regional experts, the event will seek to foster a robust discussion on cross-border interconnection approaches and challenges by encouraging participate by a range key players such as; infrastructure providers, Service Providers, IXPs and regulators. International and regional speakers include: Bill Norton (DrPeering.net) Kurtis Lindqvist (NetNod, Euro-IX), Mike Jensen, Mike Blanche (Google), Nishal Gorbudhan (AfriNIC), Jonny Martin (Packet Clearing House), SEACOM, an update on the New Partnership for African Development's (NEPAD) regional broadband infrastructure plan, and many others! Agenda Themes • The Peering vs Transit Economics • Peering and Interconnection Strategies for Operators • Interconnection the Cross-Border Policy and Regulatory Challenges • A Guide to Peering and Interconnection Contracts and Negotiations • Africa Peering and interconnection Opportunities: The Transition from National ISPs to Regional Carriers • Interconnection and the Content Equation This event is organised by the Internet Society as a non-profit event, in partnership with local hosts TESPOK, the Telecommunications Service Provisions Association of Kenya. Event sponsors include Google and Orange, with additional support from NetNOD, Ams-IX and DE-CIX. Regards, Michuki Mwangi ISOC Regional Development Manager - Africa Email: mwangi(a)isoc.org Tel: +254-733-570705

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Required: Java Mobile Applications Developers.
by Tuma Barua 30 Jul '10

30 Jul '10

Hi, One of my clients - GEDA Limited has open positions for Java Mobile Applications Developers and seeks to fill them. See below for the advert. Kindly refer GEDA to anyone meeting the requirements and is interested and available. ========================================= GEDA Limited is a Systems Integrator focusing on Networks, MultiMedia, and Security Solutions. We are a licensed Telecommunications Contractor and Application Service Provider. GEDA is seeking to fill various positions in her Mobile Application Development projects portifolio. We are looking for *Java Mobile Applications Developers*. The developers will be working out of the office (e.g. Freelance, part-time) and will be paid on Volume and Value or Quality of work done. The developers must have previous experience in developing Java applications for mobile phones and will be tested to ensure the same. The remuneration package is very attractive and negotiable. Those interested can *e-mail to **info(a)geda.co.ke* <info(a)geda.co.ke>. They should attache their CV/Resume/Profiles and all necessary and relevant documentations to the application. All applications must be submitted *on or before August 6th, 2010*. GEDA Limited, Soin Arcade, 3rd Floor, Westlands Road Telephone: +254 20 444 1900 www.geda.co.ke ======================================= Thank you.

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Re: [kictanet] my concerns
by Wamuyu Gatheru 30 Jul '10

30 Jul '10

Anne, I think the proposed Constitution, on any issue of particular interest to any Kenyan, can provoke concern. My issue for example is Executive/Presidential control. I note for example that although freedom of information is provided for as a right, no legislation has been prescribed. As I mentioned earlier, the President will still have a free hand with the police. However, when I step back and look at the broad thrust of the document particularly on the separation of powers in the arms of government (and the independent Commissions), I conclude that overall the President will have to be a lot more accountable than he is today. So I prefer not to look over, around, under, within, between and behind clauses to confirm my fears of dictatorship. On homosexual relationships I think the Committee of Experts was clear that they cannot legislate matters where there is wide disagreement in Kenyan society. Although the homosexual community and rights advocates may have tried and will try in the future to legalise gay marriages, the Committee unequivocally took the position of the majority. However, the Committee is clear that no one should be discriminated against or persecuted for any reason - including homosexuality. Homosexuals are human beings too and we do not want to see them bloodied by extremists and other fundamentalist people. Please note, as with abortion, no society can legislate against these things. When one has an abortion or keeps a same sex partner, it does not infringe on the rights of anyone else. So the choice is a private matter that laws for or against can do little to change. As a Christian, I will be happy to see more more faith, prayer and love and less activism in our Christian community. Those are the primary tools for us in creating the societies we seek. The law however important can never be our primary tool. We should also be equally outraged by extreme poverty, inequality and corruption that the proposed Constitution is trying to eliminate - I find that we Christians are overly interested in sexual sins more than other sins. regards, Wamuyu ________________________________ From: Anne Mbugua <anmbugua(a)musyimilaw.com> To: kikuyusforchange(a)googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, 28 July, 2010 18:55:32 Subject: my concerns I have been very burdened by the gay rights debate. Can somebody help? Here are my observations. Article 45 – The Family * Kenyans had asked during the constitution-making process that there is a clear prohibition of same sex marriages, as a way to defend our families. * Both the Bomas and Wako drafts therefore had a clear provision stating, “A PERSON SHALL NOT MARRY ANOTHER PERSON OF THE SAME SEX.” Why was this lost in the Harmonization process? * PCKstates in Article 45 (2) that; “every person has the right to marry a person of the opposite sex, based on the free consent of the parties.” It just declaresa right but does not bar other unions. So it is true that gays as of today cannot marry. But can they have unions awaiting declaration of rights by the court or embracement of the same through treaties and conventions? * There is also no definition of MARRIAGE. * Article 19 (3) states that the rights and fundamental freedoms in the bill of rights do not exclude other rights and freedoms not in the bill of rightsbut recognized or conferred by law except to the extent that they are inconsistent with this chapter. That means we can declare or acknowledge other RIGHTS. § Would sexual minorities rights be inconsistent? In my view NO! Article 27 forbids discrimination on ANY GROUND. So is sexual orientation! Sub article 5 states that a person shall not discriminate on the grounds specified or contemplated in clause (4). The current constitution states all the ground. PCK has included all grounds! This is a very fundamental departure. I agree that nobody should be discriminated on any ground. I question is, do Kenyans understand that this will capture all grounds including sexual orientation? If they did and still voted for it, that is ok. § In article 20 the courts have been empowered to develop the law to the extent that it does not give effects to a right or fundamental freedom. Same article states that ininterpreting the Bill of Rights, a court or tribunal or other authority shall promote the values that underlie an open and democratic society… Do Kenyans know what is an open society? * Article 56 mandates the states to put in place affirmative action programs to ensure that minorities and marginalized groups develop their cultural values, language and PRACTICES. Minority groups are not defined. However, marginalized group is defined in article 260 page 171 to mean a group of people who, because of laws and practices before, on, or after the effective date, were or are disadvantaged by discrimination on one or more of the grounds in Article 27(4) . Article 27 (4) forbids discrimination of a person on Any Ground including those stated and those contemplated. The ones stated in this article are not all inclusive. Among the relief the court can give in Article 23 isDECLARATION OF RIGHTS. * The manner, in which Article 45 has been worded, opens a loophole through which theCourts could interpret the constitution in light of international practice, and recognize sexual minority’s rights. Note that article 27 (1) states that EVERY PERSON IS EQUAL BEFORE THE LAW AND HAS THE RIGHT TO EQUAL PROTECTION AND EQUAL BENEFITBEFORE THE LAW. Exact clause used in South African case of MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS VS FOURIEthrough which the gays right to marry was pronounced. How about international treaties and conventions. Are there some that as of today recognize the gay rights? Have you read the Hague Marriage Convention? What treaties will be there after august 2010? How about in 2025? 2040 etc. Would we want all those future ones ratified without representationto become part of the law of Kenya UNDER THIS CONSTITIUTION? The family clause falls under the protected clauses. If amended is to be done, it must go through a referendum. Note that amendments under article 257 can only be after 2012 when counties are constituted. Let’s discuss! Anne Mbugua Partner ________________________________ ________________________________ -- RE: LYP MOMBASA MEETING: 23RD JUNE 2010. GUEST SPEAKER, DR EUNICE W. GATITHU, PROVINCIAL PHARMACIST COAST PROVINCE ************************************************************************************************ Good morning members, We will have our LYP Professional Forum Tomorrow, Wednesday 23rd June 2010 at Summer-Link Hotel. Time is 5:30pm to 7:30pm During the meeting, we will have Dr Eunice W. Gatithu talking to us about general health and specifically HIV and Aids pandemic. 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