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Re: [kictanet] Fw: [ISOC] Nominations for 2009 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award Due by29 May
by Walubengo J 29 May '09

29 May '09

I would support Brian's nomination but hasten to add one Michuki Mwangi - the founding technical manager for KENIC, KIXP and probably others we do not know about. But I think the technical group (skunkworks) would be better placed to nominate. walu. --- On Thu, 5/28/09, Eric M.K Osiakwan <emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh> wrote: > From: Eric M.K Osiakwan <emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Fw: [ISOC] Nominations for 2009 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award Due by29 May > To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009, 7:13 PM > I think Brian's > technical work on the continent over the years, could merit > a submission...... > Eric here > > > On 28 May 2009, at 08:26, alice munyua > wrote: > > No. unfortunately. They need techies....:) > Best > Alice > From: Kamotho Njenga > Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 11:02:01 +0300 > To: <alice(a)apc.org> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Fw: [ISOC] Nominations for > 2009 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award Due by29 May > > Alice,Might > you be the eligible > Kenyan? Kamotho > > On 5/28/09, alice munyua <alice(a)apc.org> > wrote:Dear all > I m sure we have Kenyans who would bag this award. > > Best > Alice > ------Original Message------ > From: Greg Wood > Sender: isoc-members-announce-bounces(a)elists.isoc.org > To: isoc-members-announce(a)elists.isoc.org > Subject: [ISOC] Nominations for 2009 Jonathan B. Postel > Service Award Due by29 May > Sent: May 27, 2009 11:35 PM > > Dear Colleagues, > > Nominations for the 2009 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award > are due by > 29 May. The Internet Society presents this annual award to > an > individual or an organization that has made outstanding > contributions > in service to the data communications community. This year > the award > will be presented during the 75th Internet Engineering Task > Force > (IETF) meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, 26-31 July. The award > includes a > presentation crystal and a prize of USD20,000. > > The award recognizes sustained and substantial technical > contributions, service to the community, and leadership. > With respect > to leadership, the nominations committee places particular > emphasis on > candidates who have supported and enabled others in > addition to their > own specific actions. > > More information about the award, the nomination procedure, > and about > Jon Postel's life and contributions is available at: > > http://www.isoc.org/postel/ > > -- > Greg Wood > Internet Society > http://www.isoc.org > > office: +1-703-439-2145 > mobile: +1-703-625-3917 > _______________________________________________ > Isoc-members-announce mailing list > Isoc-members-announce(a)elists.isoc.org > http://elists.isoc.org/mailman/listinfo/isoc-members-announce > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: kamothonjenga(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kamothonjenga%40gmail.… > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emko%40internetresearc… > > Eric > M.K OsiakwanDirector Internet > Researchwww.internetresearch.com.ghemko(a)internetresearch.com.gh42 > Ring Road Central, Accra-NorthTel: +233.21.258800 > ext 7031Fax: +233.21.258811Cell: > +233.24.4386792 > > > > > -----Inline Attachment Follows----- > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com >

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Fw: [ISOC] Nominations for 2009 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award Due by29 May
by alice munyua 28 May '09

28 May '09

Dear all I m sure we have Kenyans who would bag this award. Best Alice ------Original Message------ From: Greg Wood Sender: isoc-members-announce-bounces(a)elists.isoc.org To: isoc-members-announce(a)elists.isoc.org Subject: [ISOC] Nominations for 2009 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award Due by29 May Sent: May 27, 2009 11:35 PM Dear Colleagues, Nominations for the 2009 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award are due by 29 May. The Internet Society presents this annual award to an individual or an organization that has made outstanding contributions in service to the data communications community. This year the award will be presented during the 75th Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, 26-31 July. The award includes a presentation crystal and a prize of USD20,000. The award recognizes sustained and substantial technical contributions, service to the community, and leadership. With respect to leadership, the nominations committee places particular emphasis on candidates who have supported and enabled others in addition to their own specific actions. More information about the award, the nomination procedure, and about Jon Postel's life and contributions is available at: http://www.isoc.org/postel/ -- Greg Wood Internet Society http://www.isoc.org office: +1-703-439-2145 mobile: +1-703-625-3917 _______________________________________________ Isoc-members-announce mailing list Isoc-members-announce(a)elists.isoc.org http://elists.isoc.org/mailman/listinfo/isoc-members-announce

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New security threats affect the Web, warns Symantec
by alice 28 May '09

28 May '09

28 May 2009 <http://www.euractiv.com/en/Archive?sevenDays> News http://www.euractiv.com/en/financial-services/new-security-threats-affect-w… New security threats affect the Web, warns Symantec[fr <http://www.euractiv.com/fr/services-financiers/internet-face-nouvelles-mena…>][de <http://www.euractiv.com/de/finanzdienstleistungen/symantec-warnt-neue-siche…>] Published: Monday 25 May 2009 Stealing confidential information on the Internet is becoming increasingly sophisticated and tricky to monitor as it can hit legitimate websites, Symantec's security intelligence chief told EurActiv, warning that 1.6 million new malicious threats have been identified in 2008 alone. Background: According to the 2008 annual reportPdf external <http://eval.symantec.com/mktginfo/enterprise/white_papers/b-whitepaper_inte…> on the security of the Web published by Internet security firm Symantec in April, the black market for personal data, especially financial information, is thriving (EurActiv 16/04/09 <http://www.euractiv.com/en/financial-services/report-online-black-market-pe…>). Information about credit cards represented 32% of data illegally available online in 2008, compared to 21% in 2007. The volume of bank account details on sale rose from 17% to 19% in the same period, according to the report. The data is used to carry out financial fraud, which not only hits the victims but the entire e-commerce and electronic payment markets too, both of which are strongly promoted by the European Commission. More on this topic: ListNews: Report: Online black market for personal data thriving <http://www.euractiv.com/en/financial-services/report-online-black-market-pe…> Other related news: * MasterCard agrees to lower cross-border fees <http://www.euractiv.com/en/financial-services/mastercard-agrees-lower-cross…> * Pittella: EU search engine to counter low financial mobility <http://www.euractiv.com/en/financial-services/pittella-eu-search-engine-cou…> * Parliament pushes for Ryanair model for banks <http://www.euractiv.com/en/financial-services/parliament-pushes-ryanair-mod…> * EU: Flights and restaurants risky for payment cards <http://www.euractiv.com/en/financial-services/eu-flights-restaurants-risky-…> * Commission investigates Visa's cross-border card fees <http://www.euractiv.com/en/financial-services/commission-investigates-visa-…> The online world is changing rapidly, bringing with it a series of new risks. The most common type of online fraud - phishing, which draws Web users to fake websites mirroring the sites of genuine companies - is becoming rapidly outdated, according to Dean Turnerexternal <http://www.symantec.com/about/news/resources/press_kits/bio.jsp?bioid=dean_…>, director of Web security firm Symantec's global intelligence network. "Criminals are increasingly targeting trusted websites," warned Turner, explaining that hackers are now able to corrupt parts or applications of perfectly legitimate websites. Users' data can be collected simply by clicking the wrong link on a genuine site. "Threats are invisible, they are in the background. Your computer is redirected to another website, usually located in another country, which drops trojans in your system. They capture information and send it to other computers. Data are usually stored in external servers and then sold in the underground economy," explains Turner. A trojan is an application which, like the famous Trojan horse in the Greek epic, is installed on unsuspecting Web users' computers. Upon infiltrating a system, it is able to send back information about everything that has been typed in, including user names, passwords and security codes. Such sensitive information can easily be used to steal money directly or sell it to other potential fraudsters. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. "The growth of security threats is astronomical. 1.6 million new malicious threats were registered in 2008, a 165% increase," Turner explained. It is obvious that companies like Symantec, or its rival McAfee, have a direct interest in the growth of such threats, as they are currently the only security companies operating on the Net. Turner predictably dismissed all such allegations against his company. "That's like blaming a doctor for a disease," he said. What is certain is that Symantec's turnover is steadily increasing as new Internet dangers emerge. In any case, a secure means of avoiding annoyances and fraud related to online banking and the use of payment cards on the Web is for users to change their password every time. It is better to use codes which do not need to be typed in, but can be activated by mouse. Buying online remains a risky activity from secure websites too, Turner warned. "If you have a piece of malware in your computer it could be a problem," he acknowledged, citing payment cards as the easiest target for fraudsters, in comparison with more secure Internet-based modes of payment like PayPal.

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Congrats to John Walubengo
by John K. Njoroge 28 May '09

28 May '09

I salute and congratulate John Walubengo for being elected as a Primary Director to join the AfriNic Board representing the East African region. This is very good news for Kenya and ofcourse the East African region as a whole. All the best to AfriNic and especially to Walu. -- John Njoroge Directorate of e-Government Tel: 020-2227411 (Ext 22098)

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Open Source Software Awards ceremony, , , your invitation
by Gakuru Alex 28 May '09

28 May '09

Have a good day. You are invited to the Open Source Software Awards. Entry is free. Your electronic invitation card is attached to this email. Hon. James Rege is our Chief Guest flanked by Dr. Bitange Ndemo of Information and Communications, Njeri Rionge of Ignite Consulting <http://www.igniteconsulting.co.ke/> will lead the awards ceremony. The front row seats are reserved for awards nominees, invited guests, and those that reserved places in advance. Occupy the seats only at the risk of ending-up 'seatless' later on...We welcome all those banners and publicity material, but only of event partners. We look for hosting you. Alex Gakuru, On behalf of, Event Organising Committee [Apologies if you received this message in duplicate for being subscribed to both lists.]

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Re: [kictanet] Congrats to John Walubengo
by Walubengo J 26 May '09

26 May '09

Thanx all for your comments. More so for those organizations that did the actual voting in Egypt where I was an "absentee" candidate. I feel deeply honored for the opportunity to serve at a regional level on the Afrinic Board. God bless, walu. --- On Tue, 5/26/09, Eng. Thomas Senaji <tasenaji(a)gmail.com> wrote: > From: Eng. Thomas Senaji <tasenaji(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Congrats to John Walubengo > To: nicholas(a)tespok.co.ke, jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 12:16 PM > Good morning, > > May I join you all in congratutulating Bw. John > Walubengo on his electgion to the Board of AfriNIC and on > his achievement. This is indeed a great honour to our > country and the region at large. Let us give him all the > necessary support > > > Best regards > > > Thomas Senaji > > > On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 10:26 AM, > nick wambugu <nicholas(a)tespok.co.ke> > wrote: > > > Congrats Walu..... thisia great achievement for the ICT > community in Kenya > at large live long in the board and God bless. > > > Nick. > > > > > > > > Congratulations Walu ! This is a great achievement not > only for you but > > for > > this country and the region. > > > > Evelyn > > > > _____ > > > > From: kictanet-bounces+evelyn.rono=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+evelyn.rono=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] > On > > > Behalf Of John K. Njoroge > > Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 8:39 AM > > To: evelyn.rono(a)kdn.co.ke > > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > > Subject: [kictanet] Congrats to John Walubengo > > > > > > > I salute and congratulate John Walubengo for being > elected as a Primary > > Director to join the AfriNic Board representing the > East African region. > > This is very good news for Kenya and ofcourse the East > African region as a > > > whole. > > > > > > All the best to AfriNic and especially to Walu. > > > > > > -- > > John Njoroge > > Directorate of e-Government > > Tel: 020-2227411 (Ext 22098) > > > > > > > -- > > This message has been scanned for viruses and > > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > > believed to be clean. > > > > _______________________________________________ > > kictanet mailing list > > > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > > This message was sent to: nicholas(a)tespok.co.ke > > > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/nicholas%40tespok.co.ke > > > > > > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > > > _______________________________________________ > > kictanet mailing list > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: tasenaji(a)gmail.com > > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/tasenaji%40gmail.com > > > >

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Salute to John Walubengo
by melissa makokha 26 May '09

26 May '09

Congratulations. I am sure you will do a fabulous job. ________________________________ From: "kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> To: Melissa Denga <mmakokha(a)yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 12:00:01 PM Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 24, Issue 55 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Congrats to John Walubengo (Evans Kahuthu) 2. Re: Congrats to John Walubengo (nick wambugu) 3. Re: Congrats to John Walubengo (Eng. Thomas Senaji) 4. Re: Congrats to John Walubengo (Walubengo J) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 00:28:01 -0700 From: Evans Kahuthu <ifani.kinos(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Congrats to John Walubengo To: Evelyn Rono <evelyn.rono(a)kdn.co.ke>, Evans Kahuthu <ifani.kinos(a)gmail.com> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Message-ID: <4a1b9a02.1b068e0a.5951.1ad4(a)mx.google.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Walu, Congratulations! Evans -----Original Message----- From: Evelyn Rono <evelyn.rono(a)kdn.co.ke> Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 11:57 PM To: Evans Kahuthu <ifani.kinos(a)gmail.com> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Congrats to John Walubengo Congratulations?Walu ! This is a great achievement not only for you but for this country and the region. ? Evelyn From: kictanet-bounces+evelyn.rono=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+evelyn.rono=kdn.co.ke@lists.kicta [The entire original message is not included]

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Re: [kictanet] Congrats to John Walubengo
by Evans Kahuthu 26 May '09

26 May '09

Walu, Congratulations! Evans -----Original Message----- From: Evelyn Rono <evelyn.rono(a)kdn.co.ke> Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 11:57 PM To: Evans Kahuthu <ifani.kinos(a)gmail.com> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Congrats to John Walubengo Congratulations Walu ! This is a great achievement not only for you but for this country and the region. Evelyn From: kictanet-bounces+evelyn.rono=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+evelyn.rono=kdn.co.ke@lists.kicta [The entire original message is not included]

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Fw: [AfrICANN-discuss] Application Round Opens for Seoul MeetingFellowships
by alice munyua 24 May '09

24 May '09

-----Original Message----- From: Anne-Rachel Inné <annerachel(a)gmail.com> Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 12:31:29 To: <africann(a)afrinic.net> Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Application Round Opens for Seoul Meeting Fellowships Application Round Opens for Seoul Meeting Fellowships Program ensures global representation at ICANN’s International Public Meetings 22 May 2009 MARINA DEL REY, Calif. : The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has launched the eighth round of fellowship program applications for its 36th International Public Meeting to be held in Seoul, Korea from 25-30 October 2009. For this meeting, the National Internet Development Agency of Korea ( NIDA) is partnering with ICANN to support the fellowship program and increase participation from the Asia Pacific region. "Just like the Internet, ICANN is global in scope in its operations," said Theresa Swinehart , ICANN's Vice President, Global and Strategic Partnerships. "Our fellowship program has had a lot of success at our last six meetings in making sure global voices are heard in the wide variety of public forums that it holds." For the Sydney Meeting, there are 33 fellows from 28 countries, chosen from 97 applications received. 15 of the fellows are alumni from at least one of the past six programmes; 12 fellows are first-time attendees to any ICANN meeting and 6 have attended past meetings, but are first time fellows. Priority is given to applicants who are current residents of developing and least developed nations and interested in participating in ICANN and its supporting organizations, such as the Governmental Advisory Committee, the Country Code Names Supporting Organization, and the Generic Names Supporting Organization. The fellowship will assist in covering airfare, hotel and a stipend. Recipients will be expected to actively participate in and contribute to ICANN processes. As always, registration for ICANN’s meetings is free for anyone wanting to attend. Applications for the meeting in Seoul will be accepted from now until 1200 PDT ( UTC -7) on 6 July 2009. More information, as well as a link to the application for a fellowship, is available online at: http://www.icann.org/en/fellowships/ About ICANN: ICANN is responsible for the global coordination of the Internet's system of unique identifiers such as domain names (.org, .museum and country codes like .uk) and the addresses used in a variety of Internet protocols that help computers reach each other over the Internet. Careful management of these resources is vital to the Internet's operation, so ICANN's global stakeholders meet regularly to develop policies that ensure the Internet's ongoing security, stability, and interoperability. ICANN is an internationally organized, public benefit non-profit company. For more information please visit: www.icann.org. Media Contacts: Brad White Director of Media Affairs Tel: +1 202 429 2710 Email: brad.white(a)icann.org International: Andrew Robertson Edelman (London) Ph: +44 7921 588 770 E: andrew.robertson(a)edelman.com _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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Fwd: FW: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fwd: It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi
by Brian Munyao Longwe 23 May '09

23 May '09

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Vika Mpisane <vika(a)zadna.org.za> Date: 2009/5/22 Subject: FW: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fwd: It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi To: excom(a)lists.aftld.org Cc: Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com>, "Katundu , Michael" < Katundu(a)cck.go.ke>, michuki(a)swiftkenya.com, Rebecca Wanjiku < rebecca.wanjiku(a)gmail.com> News is in: NAIROBI HAS BEEN CHOSEN FOR THE MARCH 2010 ICANN AFRICA MEETING!!!!! Congratulations to you all Kenyan mates! We look forward to see you in Nairobi – it should be a great jol! And if I may (Vincent knows this any way), during AfTLD Tanzania in April, we agreed with .ke and .ng that whoever will win the ICANN bid will also host the 2010 AfTLD Annual conference (the week before ICANN)! Vincent, I assume the agreement still stands, and can we now announce the 2010 AfTLD Nairobi meeting then? Once again, I’m so happy for you guys! And I hope you do congratulate .ng for also putting in a very competitive bid. Your competition with them (as far as I’m aware) was carried out with dignity, respect and comradeship that we need to see more in Africa. Let’s hope .ng gets the 2012 Africa round. Regards, *Vika Mpisane* .za Domain Name Authority Tel: +27 11 275 0082 Fax:+27 11 234 5022 ------------------------------ *From:* africann-bounces(a)afrinic.net [mailto:africann-bounces@afrinic.net] *On Behalf Of *Brian Munyao Longwe *Sent:* Friday, May 22, 2009 4:13 PM *To:* africann(a)afrinic.net *Subject:* [AfrICANN-discuss] Fwd: It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <amugambi(a)jambo.co.ke> Date: Fri, May 22, 2009 at 8:37 AM Subject: [kictanet] It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi To: blongwe(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Hello all, The ICANN Board of Directors has approved Nairobi as the site of the 7-12 March 2010 ICANN Meeting. Thank you very much for the support and we look forward. Anthony K Mugambi KENIC Chairman -- 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.325 / Virus Database: 270.12.36/2125 - Release Date: 05/20/09 18:03:00 -- 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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Fwd: [Excom] FW: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fwd: It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi
by Brian Munyao Longwe 23 May '09

23 May '09

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Abibu Ntahigiye <antahigiye(a)tznic.or.tz> Date: 2009/5/23 Subject: RE: [Excom] FW: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fwd: It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi To: vika(a)zadna.org.za, excom(a)lists.aftld.org Cc: "Katundu , Michael" <Katundu(a)cck.go.ke>, Rebecca Wanjiku < rebecca.wanjiku(a)gmail.com>, Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> Congrats to Kenya. Eng. Ntahigiye Abibu Manager, tzNIC Tel: +255 22 2 772 659 Cel: +255 784 279 511 *From:* excom-bounces(a)aftld.org [mailto:excom-bounces@aftld.org] *On Behalf Of *Vika Mpisane *Sent:* Friday, May 22, 2009 5:43 PM *To:* excom(a)lists.aftld.org *Cc:* 'Katundu , Michael'; 'Rebecca Wanjiku'; 'Brian Munyao Longwe' *Subject:* [Excom] FW: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fwd: It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi News is in: NAIROBI HAS BEEN CHOSEN FOR THE MARCH 2010 ICANN AFRICA MEETING!!!!! Congratulations to you all Kenyan mates! We look forward to see you in Nairobi – it should be a great jol! And if I may (Vincent knows this any way), during AfTLD Tanzania in April, we agreed with .ke and .ng that whoever will win the ICANN bid will also host the 2010 AfTLD Annual conference (the week before ICANN)! Vincent, I assume the agreement still stands, and can we now announce the 2010 AfTLD Nairobi meeting then? Once again, I’m so happy for you guys! And I hope you do congratulate .ng for also putting in a very competitive bid. Your competition with them (as far as I’m aware) was carried out with dignity, respect and comradeship that we need to see more in Africa. Let’s hope .ng gets the 2012 Africa round. Regards, *Vika Mpisane* .za Domain Name Authority Tel: +27 11 275 0082 Fax:+27 11 234 5022 ------------------------------ *From:* africann-bounces(a)afrinic.net [mailto:africann-bounces@afrinic.net] *On Behalf Of *Brian Munyao Longwe *Sent:* Friday, May 22, 2009 4:13 PM *To:* africann(a)afrinic.net *Subject:* [AfrICANN-discuss] Fwd: It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <amugambi(a)jambo.co.ke> Date: Fri, May 22, 2009 at 8:37 AM Subject: [kictanet] It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi To: blongwe(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Hello all, The ICANN Board of Directors has approved Nairobi as the site of the 7-12 March 2010 ICANN Meeting. Thank you very much for the support and we look forward. Anthony K Mugambi KENIC Chairman -- 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.325 / Virus Database: 270.12.36/2125 - Release Date: 05/20/09 18:03:00 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by *MailScanner* <http://www.mailscanner.info/>, and is believed to be clean. -- 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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It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi
by melissa makokha 23 May '09

23 May '09

This is exciting....giddy up Kenya to prepare for guests. ________________________________ From: "kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> To: Melissa Denga <mmakokha(a)yahoo.com> Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 1:27:02 AM Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 24, Issue 49 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: kictanet Digest, Vol 24, Issue 48 (Harry Delano) 2. Re: It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi (Brian Munyao Longwe) 3. The Vatican's online initiatives reaching out during the 43rd World Communications Day (Peter Ojiambo) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 16:32:15 +0300 From: "Harry Delano" <harry(a)inds.co.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 24, Issue 48 To: <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Message-ID: <20090522132216.0868B22B65(a)smtp.inds.co.ke> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Hello... This sounds good.. 2010,is just but around the corner. Any measures/planning in place to get ready for the hosting...? And what deliberations will the meeting cover, and who will/can get involved.. Harry -----Original Message----- From: kictanet-bounces+harry=inds.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+harry=inds.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 4:07 PM To: Harry Delano Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 24, Issue 48 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi (Catherine Adeya) 2. Re: It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi (njeri.rionge(a)igniteconsulting.co.ke) 3. Re: It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi (James Rege) 4. Re: It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi (Sammy Buruchara) 5. Re: It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi (alice munyua) 6. Re: It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi (Eng. Thomas Senaji) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 03:14:00 -0700 (PDT) From: Catherine Adeya <elizaslider(a)yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi To: John Walubengo <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Message-ID: <248795.7743.qm(a)web33906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Walu!!!!!!! :-) I guess all we have to do is ensure that the reason why they did not come in 2008 does not recur. Nyaki ________________________________ From: John Walubengo <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> To: elizaslider(a)yahoo.com Cc: skunk <skunkworks(a)my.co.ke>; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>; ke-users <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 8:19:01 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi Agreed...but weren't they the same ones who had planned to come in 2008? This time if they fail to show up - "tutangoa reli" ;-) walu. --- On Fri, 5/22/09, Paul W Kukubo <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> wrote: > From: Paul W Kukubo <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi > To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Friday, May 22, 2009, 9:49 AM > This is absolutely fantastic news. > > Paul Kukubo > CEO Kenya ICT Board > Sent from my BlackBerry? smartphone provided by Celtel Kenya > > -----Original Message----- > From: amugambi(a)jambo.co.ke > > Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 08:37:53 > To: <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi > > > > Hello all, > > The ICANN Board of Directors has approved Nairobi as the > site of the 7-12 > March 2010 ICANN Meeting. > > > Thank you very much for the support and we look forward. > > Anthony K Mugambi > KENIC Chairman > > > > ---------------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > --------------------------------------------- > "easy access to the world" > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/pkukubo%40ict.go.ke > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: elizaslider(a)yahoo.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/elizaslider%40yahoo.com

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The Vatican's online initiatives reaching out during the 43rd World Communications Day
by Peter Ojiambo 23 May '09

23 May '09

Hi avid readers, Thought this maybe of interest. Pope2You: Vatican Launches IPhone and Facebook Apps - By Frederic Lardinois The Catholic Church isn't exactly know for its speedy adoption of new technologies, but today the Vatican launched <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/22/AR200905220 0949.html> a new web portal <http://www.pope2you.net> , as well as a Facebook app to coincide with the upcoming 43rd World Communications Day. In addition, the Vatican also announced an iPhone application. The iPhone application has not been approved by Apple yet, (even the Vatican's apps gets scoured for porn and profanities, we assume), but the Facebook app <http://apps.facebook.com/popetoyou/> is available now. None of these apps look to be groundbreaking in either design or functionality. The iPhone/iPod touch app, once approved, will give users the ability to watch videos and hear speeches by Pope Benedict XVI, as well as other content from Catholic events worldwide. The Facebook app, which is currently loading very slowly, is also not exactly the most groundbreaking app either. Facebook users will be able to send and receive 20 different virtual postcards of the pope, with texts available in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish (with Latin being conspicuously absent here). According to the app's description, installing it will allow you to "Spread friendship with the Pope and become a witness of Christ in the world through the web." In January this year, the Vatican also launched <http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/pope_in_a_box_the_vatican_on_youtube.p hp> its YouTube channel <http://www.youtube.com/user/vatican> , though so far, none of the videos posted there have gone viral yet. For now, however, users who were hoping to get a chance to poke the pope or even just friend him on Facebook are out of luck, as the pope does not have an official Facebook profile, yet. Looking forward to Kenyan IT developers and enthusiasts following suite in and using social media and the internet applications in the same way. What do you guys think?

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It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi
by amugambi＠jambo.co.ke 22 May '09

22 May '09

Hello all, The ICANN Board of Directors has approved Nairobi as the site of the 7-12 March 2010 ICANN Meeting. Thank you very much for the support and we look forward. Anthony K Mugambi KENIC Chairman ---------------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. --------------------------------------------- "easy access to the world"

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 24, Issue 48
by Harry Delano 22 May '09

22 May '09

Hello... This sounds good.. 2010,is just but around the corner. Any measures/planning in place to get ready for the hosting...? And what deliberations will the meeting cover, and who will/can get involved.. Harry -----Original Message----- From: kictanet-bounces+harry=inds.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+harry=inds.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 4:07 PM To: Harry Delano Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 24, Issue 48 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi (Catherine Adeya) 2. Re: It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi (njeri.rionge(a)igniteconsulting.co.ke) 3. Re: It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi (James Rege) 4. Re: It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi (Sammy Buruchara) 5. Re: It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi (alice munyua) 6. Re: It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi (Eng. Thomas Senaji) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 03:14:00 -0700 (PDT) From: Catherine Adeya <elizaslider(a)yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi To: John Walubengo <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Message-ID: <248795.7743.qm(a)web33906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Walu!!!!!!! :-) I guess all we have to do is ensure that the reason why they did not come in 2008 does not recur. Nyaki ________________________________ From: John Walubengo <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> To: elizaslider(a)yahoo.com Cc: skunk <skunkworks(a)my.co.ke>; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>; ke-users <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 8:19:01 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi Agreed...but weren't they the same ones who had planned to come in 2008? This time if they fail to show up - "tutangoa reli" ;-) walu. --- On Fri, 5/22/09, Paul W Kukubo <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> wrote: > From: Paul W Kukubo <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi > To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Friday, May 22, 2009, 9:49 AM > This is absolutely fantastic news. > > Paul Kukubo > CEO Kenya ICT Board > Sent from my BlackBerry? smartphone provided by Celtel Kenya > > -----Original Message----- > From: amugambi(a)jambo.co.ke > > Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 08:37:53 > To: <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi > > > > Hello all, > > The ICANN Board of Directors has approved Nairobi as the > site of the 7-12 > March 2010 ICANN Meeting. > > > Thank you very much for the support and we look forward. > > Anthony K Mugambi > KENIC Chairman > > > > ---------------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > --------------------------------------------- > "easy access to the world" > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/pkukubo%40ict.go.ke > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: elizaslider(a)yahoo.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/elizaslider%40yahoo.com

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Re: [kictanet] It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi
by alice munyua 22 May '09

22 May '09

It is music for all of us. Alice ------Original Message------ From: Sammy Buruchara Sender: kictanet-bounces+alice=apc.org(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To: alice(a)apc.org Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi Sent: May 22, 2009 2:51 PM Sound like music to my ears!! Sammy On Friday, May 22, 2009, at 08:37AM, <amugambi(a)jambo.co.ke> wrote: > >Hello all, > >The ICANN Board of Directors has approved Nairobi as the site of the 7-12 >March 2010 ICANN Meeting. > > >Thank you very much for the support and we look forward. > >Anthony K Mugambi >KENIC Chairman > > > >---------------------------------------------- >This message has been scanned for viruses and >dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >believed to be clean. >--------------------------------------------- >"easy access to the world" > > >_______________________________________________ >kictanet mailing list >kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >This message was sent to: buruchara(a)mac.com >Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/buruchara%40mac.com > > _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: alice(a)apc.org Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/alice%40apc.org

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Re: [kictanet] It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi
by John Walubengo 22 May '09

22 May '09

Agreed...but weren't they the same ones who had planned to come in 2008? This time if they fail to show up - "tutangoa reli" ;-) walu. --- On Fri, 5/22/09, Paul W Kukubo <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> wrote: > From: Paul W Kukubo <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi > To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Friday, May 22, 2009, 9:49 AM > This is absolutely fantastic news. > > Paul Kukubo > CEO Kenya ICT Board > Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone provided by Celtel > Kenya > > -----Original Message----- > From: amugambi(a)jambo.co.ke > > Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 08:37:53 > To: <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue > is Nairobi > > > > Hello all, > > The ICANN Board of Directors has approved Nairobi as the > site of the 7-12 > March 2010 ICANN Meeting. > > > Thank you very much for the support and we look forward. > > Anthony K Mugambi > KENIC Chairman > > > > ---------------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > --------------------------------------------- > "easy access to the world" > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/pkukubo%40ict.go.ke > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com >

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Fw: [AfrICANN-discuss] Plan for Enhanced Internet Security, Stability and Resiliency
by alice munyua 22 May '09

22 May '09

[image: ICANN] <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-21may09-en.htm ------------------------------ Plan for Enhanced Internet Security, Stability and Resiliency 21 May 2009 ICANN has developed a plan to enhance the security, stability and resiliency of the Internet's naming and addressing systems as called for in its Strategic Plan and in accordance within its bylaws. The plan notes how the Internet has thrived by engaging many stakeholders who collaborate to foster communication, creativity and commerce in a global commons. The interoperability of the global commons depends on the operation and coordination of the Internet's unique identifier systems. ICANN and the operators of these systems acknowledge that maintaining and enhancing the security, stability and resiliency of these systems is a core element of their collaborative relationship. The plan notes the growing risks to the security, stability and resiliency of the unique identifier systems and the need to collaboratively address these risks. The plan delineates ICANN's specific programs that will address security, stability and resiliency. It also details planned activities that will enhance its contributions through the next operational year. This first version of the plan is intended as a foundation for ICANN and its community to establish a framework for organizing its security, stability and resiliency efforts. The plan does not envision major new roles or programs for ICANN in this area. The programs and initiatives in which ICANN plans to engage during the 2009-2010 operating year include: - Improving root zone management through automation; improve authentication of communications with TLD managers and support implementation of DNS Security Extensions (DNSSec) - Ensure the maturation of the gTLD registry continuity plan and test the data escrow system - Build on the collaborative efforts of the Internet security community efforts to effectively respond to malicious abuses of the Domain Name System (DNS). This Plan is posted for a 30-day public comment<http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-200906.html#ssr>and will also be the subject of a public comment forum at the Sydney meeting. The entire ICANN Plan for Enhancing Internet Security, Stability and Resiliency can be reviewed here<http://www.icann.org/en/topics/ssr/ssr-draft-plan-16may09-en.pdf>[PDF, 1,930K]. -----Original Message----- From: Anne-Rachel Inné <annerachel(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 23:22:00 To: <africann(a)afrinic.net> Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Plan for Enhanced Internet Security, Stability and Resiliency _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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REMEMBERING GUIDO SOHNE
by emko＠internetresearch.com.gh 20 May '09

20 May '09

The Advanced Information Technology Institute Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in Information and Communication Technologies (AITI-KACE, http://www.aiti-kace.com.gh) in conjunction with the Free Software and Open Source Foundation for Africa (FOSSFA, http://www.fossfa.net) and friends of Guido Sohne invite you to participate in a press conference scheduled for 3:00 pm on 22nd of May 2009. The venue is the AITI-KACE premises opposite the Council of State. This will be followed by an informal get-together of the IT community sponsored by friends of Guido Sohne at Venus at 6:30 pm. The purpose of the press conference is to announce the full details of the Guido Sohne Fellowship. The Fellowship is being setup as a means to recognize the extraordinary work that Guido did for African technology. Winners of the Fellowship spots are awarded after an open competition which requires participants to develop a web application and to write an essay on the technological vision for Africa that Guido and his compatriots shared. Guido Sohne was legendary in his work of "developing information" and "writing code". His contributions range from his personal vision of our future to constructive criticism of regulatory and other technical policy frameworks. In the world of code writing Guido's work is recognised both in the Free and Open Source space as well as the proprietary space. From C to LAMP, his language proficiency is known. Experienced in the use of Operating Systems from Unix to Windows, he has played with Apache, XML, Chillispot etc. technologies. Above all these, Guido was known to have a blistering pace in delivering top quality software projects. Guido was, also, one of the pioneer founders of the Free Software and Open Source Foundation for Africa, the premier continental open source foundation in Africa.

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[Fwd: Offcial Launch Of Economic Survey Report 2009]
by alice 20 May '09

20 May '09

Dear Comrades, Hope this finds you well. Attached, please find a press invite and a programme for the Launch of Economic Survey Report 2009 scheduled for tomorrow May 21st 2009 @ KICC Aberdares Hall. The Economic Survey Report outlines the Economic performance of various sectors of the economy, for the last five years with emphasis on the year 2008 and a synopsis of the economic outlook for the year 2009. I would encourage you to attend this occassion in person which comes only once in a year. During the official launching day, every attendee gets a free copy of the report. Thereafter the copies are available but at a cost of Sh. 1,000 per copy. It is also of interest to know how different sectors of the economy performed or are projected to perform. The Report is a valuable reference material you would not want to miss. Welcome all. With regards, Nancy Mathu Public Relations/Communications Officer

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Press release from ITU on Child Online Protection
by Brian Munyao Longwe 20 May '09

20 May '09

FYI - I will forward the guidelines tomorrow or day after. Best regards, Brian ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <pressinfo.mailb(a)itu.int> To: <cristina.bueti(a)itu.int> Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 12:19:52 +0200 Subject: Guidelines proposed for Child Online Protection (COP) initiative - Focus on children, parents, teachers, policy-makers and industry [image: International Telecommunication Union]<http://www.itu.int/net/home/index.aspx> [image: ITU] Press Release For Immediate Release [image: Contact us] Press and Public Information Service<http://www.itu.int/home/feedback/index.phtml?mail=pressinfo> Guidelines proposed for Child Online Protection (COP) initiative Focus on children, parents, teachers, policy-makers and industry * Geneva, 20 May 2009 - * Guidelines for the protection of children in cyberspace were presented as drafts for discussion on Monday, 18 May in connection with the theme for the 2009 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. The draft guidelines will be reviewed at the Strategic Dialogue on Safer internet Environment for Children in Tokyo, 2-3 June. The final Guidelines on Child Online Protection will be issued at ITU T ELECOM WORLD, 5-9 October 2009 in Geneva, Switzerland. Comments will be accepted until 30 June 2009. ITU Secretary-General Hamadoun Touré asserted that "we must do everything in our power to create a healthy online environment for our children". He said he was confident that "a secure cyberspace for our children will not remain an ideal but will become a reality". Dr Touré recognized the importance of the draft guidelines prepared in close collaboration with numerous UN agencies and other organizations, including UNICRI, INTERPOL, and the European Commission. "In choosing 'Protecting Children in Cyberspace' as the theme of this year's World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, ITU and its Members hope that the many activities that accompany this event around the world will mark the start of a year-long 'Call for Action' of awareness-building which targets policy makers, industry, educators, parents and children, as well as helping garner further high-level international support," said Mr Sami Al Basheer, Director of ITU's Telecommunication Development Bureau. The Guidelines on Child Online Protection (COP) are aimed at establishing a safe and secure cyberworld for future generations. The set of four guidelines advocate empowering children and young people through education and awareness; providing information, advice and safety tips for parents, guardians and educators; and providing key information to policy makers as well as to industry in order to formulate national and international strategies. * Empowering children * As children and young people become digital citizens in an online world that has no borders or frontiers, it is critical that threats to their well being must be addressed by all stakeholders, including children themselves. They are urged to learn to use their computers and online devices safely, including the installation of firewalls and anti-virus software and how to spot unusual communications. The draft guidelines examine children's online rights, harmful and illegal content, cyber bullying, privacy and online commerce. Presenting the Guidelines for Children, Mr Dieter Carstensen, Project Manager of Save the Children Fund pointed out that the best form of defence in protecting children is to make them aware of what can happen online and provide options and solutions. For children, a set of *SMART* rules have been spelled out with regard to: * S *etting limits * M *eeting online friends offline * A *ccepting invitations/friendships * R *eacting * T *elling someone about their concerns * Guidelines for parents and educators * Ms Isabella Santa, an expert with the European Network & Information Security Agency (ENISA) pointed out that parents and educators must work together and become familiar with the Internet sites that are accessed by children and decide what is appropriate and safe online. ENISA is promoting awareness among parents to enhance the safety of children using virtual worlds and the Internet. ENISA believes that knowledge of what children can do online and parental involvement are crucial. Parents must be educated, empowered and engaged to ensure truly positive and valuable experiences for their children, while reinforcing safety online habits in the process. * Guidelines for Policy-Makers * Mr John Carr, Secretary, Children's Charities' Coalition on Internet Safety (CHIS) presented the draft Guidelines for Policy-makers. Noting that the Internet has become a tremendously enriching and empowering technology with children and young people among its major beneficiaries, the Guideline suggests that national governments have an obligation to provide for the protection of legal minors in both the "real" and "virtual" worlds. Governments and policy makers have a major responsibility to set up a sustainable framework within which an appropriate national and multinational response can be developed. In doing so, the Internet industry and its stakeholders will have important roles to play, not least because the speed with which the technology can change means that many of the traditional methods of law or policy making no longer fit this purpose. * Guidelines for industry * Ms Natasha Jackson, Head of Content Policy, GSMA presented the draft Guidelines for Industry. In many countries around the world, industry is taking a lead and adopting voluntary and self-regulatory approaches that demonstrate commitment to developing a responsible approach to children's use of online ICT and communications. It is very much in the industry's interests to take action, to get ahead of the curve, not only because it is the right thing to do from a moral perspective, but also because, in the longer run, it will help develop public confidence in the Internet as a medium. In a statement, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) welcomed the launch of the Child Online Protection Initiative and the creation of common Guidelines for Industry in a converged digital world. Broadcasters are ready to jointly identify solutions - based on self-regulation or co-regulation - that can improve the situation for children on all platforms. This can succeed if it embraces all actors along the chain: from children themselves to governments and regulators, the media and international institutions. Only a multi-stakeholder approach can achieve success on such a complex issue. According to the draft Guidelines for Industry, collaborating with local broadcasters should be very helpful in terms of developing such an understanding. It is also important to understand how the local legislation perceives the 'location' of content and determines the 'place' at which a service is delivered or received. "The EBU strongly believes that widespread media literacy is the best and ultimate protection for children," said Jean Réveillon, Director General of the European Broadcasting Union. "EBU Members have large experience in this field and we look forward to sharing our know-how with all of you in the common work to come." * Child helplines * International Child Helpline Day marked in tandem with World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on 17 May, focused attention on the use of communication tools to help children access the information and resources required when needed. "Through our partnership with Child Helpline, an international NGO, we are currently lobbying telecommunication administrations around the world to consider allocating a common global number that would provide direct access to helplines run by organizations dedicated to child protection and welfare," Mr Al Basheer said. * For more information, please visit * www.itu.int/osg/csd/cybersecurity/gca/cop/ *or contact: * *Sanjay Acharya *Chief, Media Relations and Public Information ITU Tel: +41 22 730 5046 Mobile: +41 79 249 4861 E-mail: sanjay.acharya(a)itu.int * About Child Online Protection (COP)<http://www.itu.int/newsroom/press_releases/About_COP.html> * About ITU <http://www.itu.int/newsroom/press_releases/aboutitu.html> [image: Contact us] Press and Public Information Service<http://www.itu.int/home/feedback/index.phtml?mail=pressinfo> Unsubscribe from mailing list<http://www.itu.int/newsroom/press_releases/unsubscribe.asp?id=45608&lang=en> -- 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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Re: [kictanet] Local Content? Interesting online game in swahili....
by wesley kiriinya 20 May '09

20 May '09

Don't seem to be local. Seems like the game's developed from a European (German) company. They have local websites for countries they target, Kenya being one of them. I'm working on some interesting online mobile games for Symbian and Java ( Nokia, Ericcson, ...), iPhone, etc. I hope they will bring some refreshing entertainment to our local market. 8~) --- On Mon, 5/18/09, Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> Subject: [kictanet] Local Content? Interesting online game in swahili.... To: kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Monday, May 18, 2009, 11:51 AM http://www.gladiatus.co.ke/ -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kiriinya2000%40yahoo.c…

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Invitation to Open Source Awards
by Alex Gakuru 20 May '09

20 May '09

Chairman Evans requests me to forward this message to kictanet see also http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/111/16/36077.html A. --- On Tue, 5/19/09, Evans Ikua <ikua.evans(a)gmail.com> wrote: > From: Evans Ikua <ikua.evans(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [ke-internetusers] Open Source Awrds > To: skunkworks(a)my.co.ke, "ke-users" <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> > Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 10:35 PM > This is an open invitation to members > of this forum to the inaugural Kenya Open Source Awards to > be held on 27th May at the Panafric Hotel, Nairobi. The > event will kick off at 2.30. It will be preceded by a media > briefing at 12.30 which will also be attended by the guest > oh honour. > > > As earlier communicated, details are on our website, www.lpakenya.org. > > The nominations are still ongoing. Its amazing the kind of > project nominations that we have received so far. One of the > biggest gains that we intend to make from these awards is to > map the FOSS community on Kenya. We hope to get a clear > picture of who is involved in what project in the FOSS > community. Its a kind of an audit of our FOSS activity. > > > We again appeal to you to nominate any individuals, > projects or organizations that are actively involved in Open > Source so that we can consider them along those that we > already have. We know that there is quite a bit of FOSS > activity going on out there but nobody knows what the other > is doing. > > > For instance, do you know of a hospital that has > implemented an open source solution like Care2X? Or a > Government Ministry that is running entirely on Linux (I > have heard about the Ministry of Youth Affairs but am not > sure, anyone with info?). Anyone who has helped an > organization to fully migrate to FOSS? Or an Educational > institution that uses/trains a lot of Open Source (Like > Strath)? Or anyone who has a FOSS project at Freshmeat or > Sourceforge etc? Any Individuals who have done some > innovative solutions on Open Source? > > This information will be highly appreciated and we urge you > all to come out and support this initiative by giving this > information. Please dont forget that you cn also nominate > yourself or your organization. Pass the word around. > > > The full list of the award recipients will be availed > before the event once we complete the nomination process. > > Thank you in advance and see you all there. > > Evans Ikua, > LPA-Kenya > > > -----Inline Attachment Follows----- > > _______________________________________________ > ke-internetusers mailing list > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >

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Local Content? Interesting online game in swahili....
by Brian Munyao Longwe 18 May '09

18 May '09

http://www.gladiatus.co.ke/

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Protecting Children Online & on Mobile
by Wainaina Mungai 17 May '09

17 May '09

Hi The World Telecommunications and Information Society Day will be in a few days - 17th May. The theme is on protection of children in cyberspace.... That led me to wonder how/if we are working to protect children from Mobile Content now that there is alot of adult content sold on mobiles e.g. Wall papers, adult tips on relationships, dating services etc. Children now have access to both web and mobile - with mobiles being harder to monitor. Who out there is working on such issues? Wainaina -- Sent from my mobile device --- http://www.bungesms.com http://www.madeinkenya.org

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