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KICA Amendments: Control of anti-competitive practices by telecommunication operators
by Mwendwa Kivuva 25 Oct '19

25 Oct '19

This is a continuation of the debate to amend the Kenya Information and Communications Act (KICA). Comments and thoughts are welcomed for yesterday's debate moderated by Mercy Mutemi on the regulation of social media and blogging. We can continue contributing through that thread. Today, we discuss the amendments to KCIA published on March 15th, 2019, recommended by Hon Elisha Odhiambo, MP, seeking to add a new section 25A on splitting telecommunications businesses, and section 34A on the compensation of telecommunications consumers on call drops, and section 84J prescribing how the Universal Service Fund (USF) should be used. *The new Section 25A requires telecommunications operators to* - Obtain a license for additional business. - Legally split the telecommunications business from additional business. - Provide separate accounts and reports in respect of all business carried out. - Require Communications Authority to report compliance annually to Parliament. The reasons given for this bill are to allow telecommunications companies to engage in other businesses, and also aid in the control of anti-competitive practices by large industries in the sector. What are your thoughts on this amendment? Do we have any specific recommendations we can pass to Parliament through the public participation process? Warm Regard

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KICA Amendments: Universal Service Fund use and reporting
by Mwendwa Kivuva 25 Oct '19

25 Oct '19

This is a continuation of the discusion on the proposed amendment of KICA. The new amendments to KICA proposed by Hon. Elisha Odhiambo, MP, published on March 15th, 2019, seeks to substitute sub-section (2) of section 84J that deals with Universal Service Fund (USF), with Communications Authority (CA) mandated to provide annual reports to parliament on the utilisation of the USF. (2) The object and purpose of the Fund shall be to a) promote the availability of quality of service at just, reasonable and affordable rates for all consumers; b) increase nationwide access to advanced telecommunications services; c) advance the availability of such services to all consumers, including those in low income, and rural areas; d) increase access to telecommunications and advanced services in schools, libraries and rural health care facilities; e) provide equitable and non-discriminatory contribution from all providers of telecommunications services to the fund supporting universal service programs; and f) support capacity building and promote innovation in information and communications technology services. (5) The USF shall be utilised by the Commission as follows a) 6% shall be used for ensuring the availability of telecommunications services to all consumers, including those in low income and rural areas; b) 20% shall be used for increasing access to telecommunications and advanced services in schools, libraries, and rural health care facilities. c)10% shall be used for furthering the other objectives of the Fund as the Commission may determine. The rationale of the bill is to prescribe how the USF is used and make it mandatory for CA to report annually on its usage. What are your thoughts on this new amendment? Does it cover all use-cases for USF e.g courier and news services? Are there other considerations you would want to be included in the bill? Warm Regards ______________________

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KICA Amendments: compensation of telecommunication consumers for call drops
by Mwendwa Kivuva 25 Oct '19

25 Oct '19

The new amendments to KICA proposed by Hon. Elisha Odhiambo, MP, published on March 15th, 2019, seeks to add a new section 34A on the compensation of telecommunications consumers for call drops. 34A. (1) A licensee is liable to credit a consumer who initiates a call that gets cut out after a connection by Kenya Shillings ten worth of airtime for each call drop within its network for a maximum of three call drops per day (2) A licensee shall not be liable to compensate a consumer, where a call gets cut out due to third party interference on the licensee's connection lines, inevitable accident or *force majeure*. The rationale of the bill is to make provisions for quality of service to consumers making calls by compelling licensees in the telecommunications industry to invest in infrastructure that will guarantee the quality of service for consumers making calls. What are your thoughts on this new amendment? Is it adequate? Does KICA cover all other telecommunications service consumers? Warm Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva,

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Re: [kictanet] KICA Amendment- Regulation of Social Media
by kanini mutemi 24 Oct '19

24 Oct '19

I see the comments coming in. Thank you. Here is more to ponder on: The Amendment will require that all bloggers register with the Commission (Read Communication Authority of Kenya) perhaps on the payment of a fee. Failure to register will be a criminal offense. So *1*. *Licensing of the social media platform* * 2. Registration of bloggers. * I like the question Mwendwa posed. What is news. If I’m walking by town and I witness an accident first hand- take a photo and break that information on my Whatsapp Status or Instagram stories or on Twitter- am I blogger? Will I have committed an offense? On Wed, 23 Oct 2019 at 14:55, Mwendwa Kivuva <lordmwesh(a)gmail.com> wrote: > According to the bill, "*blogging" means collecting, writing, editing and > presenting of news or news articles in social media platforms or in the > internet;* > > > Anything that is not news is not a blog. The bill is defining blogging > with the intention of regulating opinion on news. So that you would need a > license to comment on any newsworthy event. Probably, the next question > should be, what is the definition of News? Other questions are, if you blog > fake news, will that also be blogging? Is fake news under the definition of > blogging? > > > *"social media platforms" includes online publishing and discussion, media > sharing, blogging, social networking, document and data sharing > repositories, social media applications, social bookmarking and widgets;* > > KICTAnet has a document repository for sharing policy briefs and reports. > Does that make KICTAnet a social media platform? Will KICTAnet need a > license to operate it's website? > > On Wed, Oct 23, 2019, 14:05 kanini mutemi via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Are we worried about the definition of ‘social media platform’ >> >> The amendment proposes that for a social media platform to ‘operate’ in >> Kenya, they must seek a license. To get the license, they will have to >> comply with some obligations eg having an office in Kenya. >> >> >> On Wed, 23 Oct 2019 at 13:44, Mildred Achoch <mildandred(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I think posting on Twitter is covered under the term microblogging. My >>> follow up question then is: does this include retweeting or liking someone >>> else's tweet? If someone from another country criticizes a leader in Kenya, >>> then I retweet this 280 character criticism, have I carried out the action >>> of "blogging"? >>> >>> Regards, >>> Mildred. >>> >>> >>> On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, kanini mutemi <kaninimutemi(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> @Mildred, >>>> >>>> Thanks for starting us off. >>>> >>>> Would you say someone posting on Twitter (280 characters) would also >>>> fall under the broad definition of blogger? Drawing this from ‘*writing >>>> on social media platforms*’ >>>> >>>> On Wed, 23 Oct 2019 at 13:21, Mildred Achoch <mildandred(a)gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Dear Listers, >>>>> >>>>> First, thank you for the opportunity to discuss this. I have very many >>>>> initial thoughts but let me begin with the definition of blogging. I think >>>>> it is important to look at the history of blogging as this will expand the >>>>> definition of the term beyond just news items. On the ground, many bloggers >>>>> like myself don't even concern themselves with news. For example, I have a >>>>> poetry blog that is largely inactive but is still a "LOG" of my previous >>>>> creative activities. >>>>> >>>>> Wikipedia has outlined what a blog is: >>>>> https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog >>>>> >>>>> If we are to follow the definition of blogging that is outlined in >>>>> this bill, does it mean then that blogs which do not deal with news will be >>>>> exempt? If a blog deals with the history of Kenya, is this still news or >>>>> not? What about satire based on news items? Parody? Memes? >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> Mildred Achoch. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, kanini mutemi via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Good morning Listers, >>>>>> >>>>>> As GG had alerted us last week, there is a bill before the National >>>>>> Assembly that seeks to amend the Kenya Information and Communication Act by >>>>>> including a part on Regulation of Social Media. >>>>>> >>>>>> I will lead us on a discussion on this Bill. >>>>>> >>>>>> Between 2016 to date, we have seen many attempts to regulate social >>>>>> media conduct. Interestingly, one such attempt, the Computer Misuse and >>>>>> Cybercrimes Act, where many of its sections on regulation of social media, >>>>>> have been suspended is coming up for hearing today. Now we tackle yet >>>>>> another attempt to ‘fix’ social media. >>>>>> >>>>>> To start with, I will post the definitions proposed in the bill of >>>>>> the word ‘social media platform’ and ‘blogging’: >>>>>> >>>>>> "*blogging" means collecting, writing, editing and presenting of >>>>>> news or news articles in social media platforms or in the internet;* >>>>>> >>>>>> *"social media platforms" includes online publishing and discussion, >>>>>> media sharing, blogging, social networking, document and data sharing >>>>>> repositories, social media applications, social bookmarking and widgets;* >>>>>> >>>>>> What are your initial thoughts? What ‘problem’ is Hon. Injendi trying >>>>>> to fix with this bill? Who will fall under those definitions? Contributions >>>>>> are welcome. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! >>>>> http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>> *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! >>> http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >> *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*. >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kivuva%40transworldaf… >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> > -- *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*.

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Safaricom Names CEO
by Victor Kapiyo 24 Oct '19

24 Oct '19

Safaricom has named Mr. Peter Ndegwa as the company’s Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2020. He joins Safaricom from Diageo PLC where he is the Managing Director of Diageo Continental Europe. https://www.safaricom.co.ke/about/media-center/publications/press-releases/…

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Data Protection Bill Progress
by Grace Bomu 24 Oct '19

24 Oct '19

Listers, It appears that the ICT Ministry Data Protection Bill was read for the first time in the National Assembly. See this story <https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001330606/cs-mucheru-clashes-with-…>. I cannot find the published version of the Bill online but came across this from the interwebs. If anyone comes across one that is authoritatively published, please share. Also please be on the lookout for the public participation from the National Assembly ICT committee. Otherwise, let us prepare to give input. Regards, -- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F

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Invitation to the National Cyber Security Conference 2019
by Barrack Otieno 21 Oct '19

21 Oct '19

Dear Listers, The Communications Authority of Kenya is committed to enhancing the National Cyber Readiness and Resilience. This is in recognition of the critical role that the Internet and ICTs play in Kenya’s social economic transformation. In line with these you are invited to the National Cybersecurity Conference from 23rd – 25th October 2019, which shall be a forum for cybersecurity stakeholders to engage on emerging cybersecurity matters. The Conference will be held at Safari Park Hotel. Kindly ensure that you register for the CA National Cybersecurity Conference by close of business Monday 21st October 2019 at the below URL: https://www.ke-cirt.go.ke/index.php/national-cybersecurity-conference-2019/ If you need more information on the conference kindly contact the organizers using the contact details below National KE-CIRT/CC Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) Waiyaki Way Opp. Kianda School P.O. Box 14448 – 00800 NAIROBI Web portal: www.ke-cirt.go.ke; Website: www.ca.go.ke; Email: incidents(a)ke-cirt.go.ke; Tel.: Hotlines: +254-703-042700; +254-730-172700 Thank you Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: Connect Africa : WEBCAST THU/FRI: East Africa Internet Governance Forum 2019 #eaigf19
by Barrack Otieno 18 Oct '19

18 Oct '19

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Joly MacFie via Internet Society <Mail(a)connectedcommunity.org> Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:33:26 +0000 Subject: Connect Africa : WEBCAST THU/FRI: East Africa Internet Governance Forum 2019 #eaigf19 To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com == Please, reply above this line == This is, in fact, that first regional East Africa IGF since 2015 (see that one <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/eaigf>), so plenty of water under the bridge! It culminates a very active week in Arusha that has included the EASIG <https://eaigf.africa/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/EASIG-programme.pdf>, and the Tanzania IGF <https://isoc.live/11426/>, ISOC Live posted: "The 2019 East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF)will be held in Arusha, Tanzania from 17-18 October 2019. The EAIGF, which first convened in 2008, aims at creating a community of practice that will, in the long term, become a sustaining foundation f" <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/eaigf2019>The 2019 East Africa Internet Governance Forum <https://eaigf.africa/> (EAIGF)will be held in Arusha, Tanzania from 17-18 October 2019. The EAIGF, which first convened in 2008, aims at creating a community of practice that will, in the long term, become a sustaining foundation for meaningful participation of East African stakeholders in internet public policy debates at the national, regional and international level. The participating nations are Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. LIVESTREAM: https://livestream.com/internetsociety/eaigf2019 <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/eaigf2019> AGENDA: https://eaigf.africa/agenda/ <https://eaigf.africa/agenda/> (UTC+3) TWITTER: #EAIGF19 https://priv.sh/WnmbtHP <https://priv.sh/WnmbtHP> Permalink https://isoc.live/11429/ <https://isoc.live/11429/> -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- - Reply to Sender : https://connect.internetsociety.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=733&SenderKe… Reply to Discussion : https://connect.internetsociety.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=733&MID=4234… You are subscribed to "Connect Africa" as otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com. To change your subscriptions, go to http://connect.internetsociety.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions&MDATE=…. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to http://connect.internetsociety.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?Use…. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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[Panel Discussion, 22nd.Oct]Data justice, An agenda worth pursuing in kenya?
by MU Junnan 17 Oct '19

17 Oct '19

Dear KICTANETer, You are most welcome to join our discussion on next Tuesday from 10:00 am to 13:00 at the British Institute of Eastern Africa, Laikipia Roads. Registration through this link: https://forms.gle/uLD37c73rFf6Qjdg6 Is data revolution in our age purely technical? How shall we define an ethical path in this digital Kenya? How these achievements might contribute to the evolution of governance and our life in the digital economy? What are the challenges and opportunities Kenya face nowadays in regulating data protection legislation? Together with pioneering practitioners and scholars, these questions will be reflected and discussed through the lens of “Data justice”, the data justice agenda includes three pillars, visibility, engagement with technology and anti-discrimination. With this framework, we aim to shed light on the political, economic and infrastructural dynamics that are shaping the values and ideas of Kenya’s digital future. [cid:43e3de48-d510-4f6b-96d1-689050e06608] Best Regards Ju

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Follow the Eas African Internet Governance Forum on Livestream
by Barrack Otieno 17 Oct '19

17 Oct '19

Listers, The East African Internet Governance Forum is back after a three year hiatus. This years forum is being hosted by the East African Community Secretariat in Arusha Tanzania in collaboration with the Internet Society Tanzania Chapter. The forum was preceded by the first East African School of Internet Governance attended by 50 participants from the six East African Partner States. The meeting has been graced by 100 participants from the six East African partner states including members of the East African Legislative Assembly, the Inter University Council of East Africa and the East African Court of Justice. The East African School of Internet Governance and East African Internet Governance have been supported by the Africa Union through the Policy and Regulatory Initiative for a Digital Africa which seeks to Strengthen National and Regional Internet Governance initiatives in Africa. For more information you can visit the event website www.eaigf.africa To follow the event through livestream you can use the following link https://livestream.com/internetsociety/eaigf2019 Thank you Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Access to Information
by Lydia gachungi 17 Oct '19

17 Oct '19

The United Nations General Assembly #UNGA2019 #UNGA74 has adopted a resolution proclaiming 28 September as “International Day for Universal Access to Information” following @UNESCO resolution 57 adopted in 2015 General Conference.

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No more roaming charges: ECOWAS citizens to enjoy local rates on calls - Ursula - 3news
by Lydia gachungi 16 Oct '19

16 Oct '19

ECOWAS countries will from January 2020 scrap international roaming charges for its citizens travelling within the region as part of efforts to promote regional integration and economic development. https://3news.com/no-more-roaming-charges-ecowas-citizens-to-enjoy-local-ra…

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Your Tweet, My Right. Can a Public Figure block you from Accessing their Tweets?
by Liz Orembo 16 Oct '19

16 Oct '19

Listers, A very interesting read by Tevin Mwenda, Can social media accounts of public officials in Kenya be construed to be channels that can be used by the public to access information from their elected leaders and other public leaders regarding them? Are those public officials allowed to block someone from accessing them when they use the same channels to interact with citizens? Full article here: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?p=40802 -- Best regards. Liz. PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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Fwd: Introducing the GA release of the IBM Digital - Nation Africa mobile app
by John Matogo 16 Oct '19

16 Oct '19

Dear colleague, This maybe of interest to you or someone you know who is learning new & emerging technologies. Do share this opportunity. Regards. This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view <http://links.ibmdeveloper.mkt6741.com/servlet/MailView?ms=NDA4OTQzNjgS1&r=N…> . [image: IBM Digital - Nation Africa] [image: Mobile App Likeness on a mobile phone] Introducing the GA release of the IBM Digital - Nation Africa mobile app The app has been updated based on your valuable feedback. Stay tuned for more exciting new features in the next release. Through the mobile app, you will also get early access to new Explorer courses in the future. Download the app today* <http://links.ibmdeveloper.mkt6741.com/ctt?kn=3&ms=NDA4OTQzNjgS1&r=NzMyNDcxM…> * If you have already downloaded the app, please make sure to update it with the latest version. ------------------------------ Have a question? <http://links.ibmdeveloper.mkt6741.com/ctt?kn=2&ms=NDA4OTQzNjgS1&r=NzMyNDcxM…> You are receiving this email because you subscribed to IBM Digital – Nation Africa updates, or, you have opted in to receive IBM email communications. If you no longer want to receive IBM Digital – Nation Africa updates, you may unsubscribe <http://links.ibmdeveloper.mkt6741.com/servlet/OneClickOptOutServlet?m=40894…>. If you want to continue to receive IBM Digital – Nation Africa updates, but do not want to receive other marketing communications from IBM, please send an email to NETSUPP(a)us.ibm.com <NETSUPP@us.ibm.com?subject=Please%20unsubscribe%20me%20from%20future%20IBM%20marketing%20emails>. Please visit IBM Online Privacy <http://links.ibmdeveloper.mkt6741.com/ctt?kn=4&ms=NDA4OTQzNjgS1&r=NzMyNDcxM…> for more information on the usage of your personal information by IBM. IBM Corporation, 11501 Burnet Rd, Bldg 904 3B-000, Austin, TX 78758

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Tweet from AfricaBizz (@AfricaBizz)
by Roseleen Nzioka 13 Oct '19

13 Oct '19

AfricaBizz (@AfricaBizz) Tweeted: Organizations worldwide failing to adequately protect sensitive #data in the #cloud, Thales study https://t.co/oKHEyCFwdb https://t.co/3WZLMyyjn4 https://twitter.com/AfricaBizz/status/1181894560689070080?s=17

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Twitter 'inadvertently' used email addresses for ads
by Grace Githaiga 10 Oct '19

10 Oct '19

Twitter has apologised for "unintentionally" using email addresses and phone numbers, provided by users for account security, to enable targeted advertising. The company said third-party marketers may have been able to reach specific users on Twitter based on contact details, even if the user had not wished the information be used this way. In a statement [1], Twitter said it "cannot say with certainty how many people were impacted", but the BBC understands it affects users globally. Read on: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-49981981 Best regards Grace Githaiga -- Grace Githaiga Co-Convenor, Kenya ICT Action Network Links: ------ [1] https://help.twitter.com/en/information-and-ads

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Fwd: FW: Charter for a sustainable digital age â€“ Invitation for comments
by Alvin Gachie 09 Oct '19

09 Oct '19

Dear Colleagues, Apologies for cross-posting. Please find below a call for comments and attached the Draft Charter referred to. Regards, Alvin Gachie ---------- Dear colleagues, the German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) has drafted a charter for a sustainable digital age based on the almost 500-page report "Our Common Digital Future". Since last week, this draft has been accessible to everyone* and, above all, can be commented on at www.wbgu.de/charter The comments and remarks will serve as a basis for the preparation of the Charter to be published at the beginning of 2020, which will not only provide impetus for sustainability policy within the framework of the United Nations, but also for the European Union. We look forward to an intensive discussion, feedback, criticism, comments and requests. Best regards Benno Pilardeaux, German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) www.wbgu.de --------------------------------------------------------

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evisa.go.ke
by Mark Elkins 05 Oct '19

05 Oct '19

Is evisa.go.ke down? Asking for a friend. Any idea what might be wrong? -- Mark James ELKINS - Posix Systems - (South) Africa mje(a)posix.co.za Tel: +27.128070590 Cell: +27.826010496 For fast, reliable, low cost Internet in ZA: https://ftth.posix.co.za

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Registration Open for ICANN Academy 2020 Leadership Program
by Barrack Otieno 02 Oct '19

02 Oct '19

Listers, Might be of interest. Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> Date: Wed, Oct 2, 2019 at 6:22 PM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Registration Open for ICANN Academy 2020 Leadership Program To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> Hello everyone, Please read more at https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2019-10-02-en Thanks -- *Yaovi Atohoun* *Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager- Africa*; *ICANN* *Tel. +229 66015649/65209067* *www.icann.org <http://www.icann.org>* _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: Open Forum : Moderated Online Courses - APPLICATIONS OPEN!
by Barrack Otieno 02 Oct '19

02 Oct '19

Listers, Might be of interest. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alejandra Prieto via Internet Society <Mail(a)connectedcommunity.org> Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2019 09:30:37 +0000 Subject: Open Forum : Moderated Online Courses - APPLICATIONS OPEN! To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com == Please, reply above this line == Dear All, The Internet Society is opening applications for the following moderated online courses: Shaping the Internet - History & Futures (in English, Spanish and French): https://www.internetsociety.org/learning/shaping-internet/ <https://www.internetsociety.org/learning/shaping-internet/> Building Wireless Community Networks (in English and Spanish): https://www.internetsociety.org/learning/wireless-community-networks/ <https://www.internetsociety.org/learning/wireless-community-networks/> Introduction to Network Operations (in English and French): https://www.internetsociety.org/learning/network-operations/ <https://www.internetsociety.org/learning/network-operations/> The applications close on 15 October 2019. The online courses will be delivered through an eLearning portal and led by expert moderators. Each course will be offered to Internet Society members who meet the requirements that are mentioned on the application forms. We will contact you once the applications close. Course materials will not be available until the start of the courses on 28 October 2019. If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact us at learning(a)isoc.org <learning(a)isoc.org>. Regards, ------------------------------ Alejandra Prieto prieto(a)isoc.org Program Manager, Internet Leadership Note: replies will be sent to the full discussion group. ------------------------------ Reply to Sender : https://connect.internetsociety.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=67&SenderKey… Reply to Discussion : https://connect.internetsociety.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=67&MID=41993… You are subscribed to "Open Forum" as otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com. To change your subscriptions, go to http://connect.internetsociety.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions&MDATE=…. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to http://connect.internetsociety.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?Use…. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN66 Prep Week Announcement
by Barrack Otieno 02 Oct '19

02 Oct '19

Listers, Might be of interest. Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2019, 9:46 pm Subject: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN66 Prep Week Announcement To: alac-announce <alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2019-09-16-en Register for ICANN66 Prep Week Webinars LOS ANGELES – 16 September 2019 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) released the schedule for ICANN66 Prep Week, which features a series of seven webinars to prepare the community ahead of its Annual General Meeting in November. *To attend any of the below webinars, please register here <http://go.icann.org/prepweeksignup> by 11 October* to receive joining instructions. You may also submit questions during the registration process. All registered attendees will receive participation details days before the webinar dates. ICANN66 Prep Week Webinars Schedule *Monday, 14 October 2019* 16:00 UTC | Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) Update: What to Expect at ICANN66 *Tuesday, 15 October 2019* 16:00 UTC | ICANN66 Plenary Session: DNS Abuse 23:00 UTC | Pre-ICANN66 Contractual Compliance Update *Wednesday, 16 October 2019* 16:00 UTC | ICANN66 Plenary Session: Evolution of ICANN's Multistakeholder Model 23:00 UTC | Multistakeholder Strategy and Strategic Initiatives (MSSI) Update *Thursday, 17 October 2019* 12:00 UTC | Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Policy Update 16:00 UTC | Pre-ICANN66 Policy Update All webinars be in English. Materials from the Pre-ICANN66 Policy Update will also be available in French. Recordings and materials will be posted *here <https://meetings.icann.org/en/montreal66-prep-week>*. Prep Week was established to help streamline the pre-meeting experience, as well as increase awareness of plenary Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icann <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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Fwd: CircleID Weekly Wrap for 2019-10-01
by Barrack Otieno 02 Oct '19

02 Oct '19

Listers, Might be of interest to you. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: CircleID <info(a)circleid.com> Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2019, 10:20 pm Subject: CircleID Weekly Wrap for 2019-10-01 To: <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> Your CircleID weekly summary prepared for 40. How can we improve this newsletter? Hit reply and let us know. [image: CircleID] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> View in Browser <https://mailchi.mp/circleid/circleid-weekly-wrap-for-2019-10-01?e=131f50a58a> The Weekly Wrap Week 40 – October 1, 2019 TOP NEWS More Than 500 Schools in the U.S. Hit by Ransomware in 2019, Says Report <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> *A recent report* published by the cybersecurity firm Armor says ransomware infections have hit over 500 US schools in 2019 to date. Armor warns the rate of attack seems to be picking up with 15 new ransomware victims in the last two weeks, all of them educational institutions. From the report <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…>: — *Since January 2019, Armor has identified a total of 49 educational institutions and/or school districts that have publicly announced ransomware attacks.* "These attacks have potentially affected 500 K-12 schools. Since January, Armor has identified 182 ransomware victims in the U.S., including schools, municipalities, law enforcement agencies and healthcare networks. Out of the 182 victim organizations in 2019 in the U.S., educational institutions (49) make up the second largest pool of victims, after municipalities (70), followed by healthcare (27)." — *"Cybercriminals know* these organizations can't afford to shut down, they are often using out of date hardware and software, and they have few security measures in place. This is a deadly combination in the case of a ransomware attack, which provides for a high sense of urgency and a high probability of large payments." (Chris Hinkley, Head of Threat Resistance at Armor) Posted on Tue, Oct 01 [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> U.S. Court Upholds FCC's Net Neutrality Repeal But Says States Can't Be Barred from Passing Own Rules <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> *A U.S. court decision* today determined net neutrality laws could return at the state level overruling Trump administration's effort to block states from passing their own net neutrality laws. The court, however, upheld the 2017 repeal of net neutrality laws. David Shepardson reporting <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> in Reuters: "The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia said the Federal Communications Commission erred when it declared that states cannot pass their own net neutrality laws and ordered the agency to review some key aspects of its 2017 repeal of rules set by the Obama administration. But it left open the possibility the FCC could seek to block state efforts on a case-by-case basis. The court also found that the FCC acted properly when it overturned a 2015 decision..." Posted on Tue, Oct 01 [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> The U.S. House Judiciary Committee Is Investigating Google's Plans to Implement DNS Over HTTPS <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> *The U.S. House Judiciary Committee* is investigating Google's plans to implement DNS over HTTPS (DoH) in Chrome according to a report <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> by the Wall Street Journal over the weekend. Congressional antitrust investigators say Google could use the new protocol to gain more significant competitive advantage by making access to consumer data harder for others. In a letter issued this month, the Journal reports investigators for the House Judiciary Committee have requested more information from Google on the "decision regarding whether to adopt or promote the adoption" of the protocol claimed to improve Internet security. — *Google has denied* the accusations stating in an emailed statement: "Google has no plans to centralize or change people's DNS providers to Google by default. Any claim that we are trying to become the centralized encrypted DNS provider is inaccurate." — *"We knew this was a controversial* topic within the smallish Internet technical community, but were not quite prepared for it to blossom into a front-page-of-a-national-newspaper kind of a debate," writes <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> Milton Mueller today in response to the report. He notes: "this is not a Justice Department antitrust probe, it is initiated by a congressional committee that is known for being rather political." Posted on Mon, Sep 30 [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> FEATURED BLOGS [image: Doug Dawson] Happy Birthday Wi-Fi <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> By Doug Dawson <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> This year is the twentieth anniversary of the formation of the Wi-Fi Alliance and the launch of commercial Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi has become so ubiquitous in our lives that it's hard to believe that it's only been twenty years since all broadband connections came with wires. In 1999 most people were still using dial-up, and that's the year when early adapters started buying DSL. I remember having incredibly long phone cords so that I could use my laptop at different places around the house. FULL POST <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> Posted on Mon, Sep 30 [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: Wout de Natris] Internet Consolidation at EuroDIG 2019: Questions in Need of Answers <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> By Wout de Natris <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> At EuroDIG 2019 a workshop was organised around the topic of consolidation on the Internet. It was organised around four angles: technique, competition, society and human rights and; future research. One thing became extremely clear: no one contested that consolidation is taking place nor that this already has and will have an impact on the Internet and consecutively on society. FULL POST <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> Posted on Mon, Sep 30 [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: Dan York] Watch Live Tonight – 2019 Internet Hall of Fame Ceremony <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> By Dan York <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> Tonight (27 Sep 2019) you can watch the 2019 Internet Hall of Fame induction ceremony streaming live out of Costa Rica. Eleven individuals from six countries will be inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame (IHOF) today. The 2019 class of inductees have expanded the Internet's reach into new regions and communities, helped foster a greater understanding of the way the Internet works, and enhanced security to increase user trust in the network. FULL POST <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> Posted on Fri, Sep 27 [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: Fabricio Vayra] The End of the Road: ICANN, Whois, and Regulation <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> By Fabricio Vayra <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> There's a well-documented crisis facing the domain name system: very few who rely on domain name registration data from the Whois database to perform vital functions can do so any longer, which is escalating consumer harm and abuse on the internet worldwide. And the problems, thanks to ICANN's overly restrictive policy post-GDPR and a failing policy process, are piling up. FULL POST <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> Posted on Wed, Sep 25 [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: Doug Dawson] The Hidden World of Undersea Fiber <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> By Doug Dawson <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> Since the first undersea cable was completed in 1858 to deliver telegraph messages between the US and England, we've had an extensive network of undersea cable networks that enable communications between continents. Earlier this year there were 378 undersea fiber cables in place that stretch over 745,000 miles. Here's an interactive map that shows all of the cables... What's most intriguing about the map is that there are a few cities around the world where numerous cables terminate. FULL POST <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> Posted on Wed, Sep 25 [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: Dan York] Call for Participation – ICANN DNSSEC and Security Workshop at ICANN66, Montreal, Canada <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> By Dan York <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> The ICANN Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) and the Internet Society Deploy360 Programme are planning a DNSSEC and Security Workshop on Wednesday, 06 November 2019, during the ICANN66 meeting held from 02-07 November 2019 in Montreal, Canada. The original DNSSEC Workshop has been a part of ICANN meetings for many years and has provided a forum for both experienced and new people to meet, present and discuss current and future DNSSEC deployments. FULL POST <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> Posted on Tue, Sep 24 [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> INDUSTRY UPDATES [image: WhoisXML API] The Importance of Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> Experts in the realm of cybersecurity are continually trying to keep up with the changes in the threat landscape. Even with advanced tools on hand, any IT security professional knows that a data breach can happen at any time. FULL POST <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> *from* WhoisXML API Posted on Mon, Sep 30 [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: WhoisXML API] IP Geolocation: Improving Data Loss Prevention in Virtual Environments through Geofencing <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> Each day, threat actors search for targets whose assets they can compromise for personal gain. Their attacks often use exploit kits that can find gaps in networks that they use to infiltrate and compromise vulnerable systems and applications. FULL POST <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> *from* WhoisXML API Posted on Fri, Sep 27 [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: Radix] How Radix Is Helping Websites Stand Out With Meaningful, Descriptive Domains <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> Boasting more than 5 million domains under its management, Radix gives website owners and brands several vibrant, refreshing ways to craft an online presence. FULL POST <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> *from* Radix Posted on Thu, Sep 26 [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: WhoisXML API] Thoughts and Recommendations on Addressing Vulnerability Exploitation <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> Cybercriminals aren't always as creative as we think they are. There is a myth about them having a never-ending supply of techniques and tricks up their sleeves. However, many can't be considered as innovators in their shady field. FULL POST <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> *from* WhoisXML API Posted on Thu, Sep 26 [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: Facebook] <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> [image: WhoisXML API] Can IP Geolocation Contribute to Detecting Online Credit Card Fraud? <https://circleid.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71b27c0808a16ff6f58bfc4…> The problem of credit card fraud is not set to be resolved anytime soon. On the one hand, detecting and preventing the artifice is one of the most challenging aspects of e-commerce. 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Fwd: [At-Large] IGF 2019 Remote Hubs
by Barrack Otieno 02 Oct '19

02 Oct '19

Listers, I hope we can take advantage and have several hubs beyond Nairobi. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro <salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2019, 11:18 pm Subject: [At-Large] IGF 2019 Remote Hubs To: At-Large Worldwide <at-large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Dear All, Apologies for cross posting. The Internet Governance Forum is scheduled to be held in Berlin, Germany in November, 2019. Should you wish to attend, you can register online. If you wish to set up remote hubs for your community, here is the link: Remote Hubs Info IGF 2019 https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2019-remote-hubs You can also directly email Luis Bobo for more information at the IGF Secretariat. With every best wish, Sala _______________________________________________ At-Large mailing list At-Large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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Draft Rules-Communications and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal
by Dr. Margaret Nyambura Ndung'u 01 Oct '19

01 Oct '19

Dear listers , The Communications and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal is established under the Kenya Information and Communications [Amendment] Act of 2013. It has an overarching disputes settlement role between parties in the entire communications and multimedia sector with both original jurisdiction to adjudicate first instance disputes upon complaints as well as Appellant to determine appeals from decisions of regulators and service providers in the telecoms sector in order to protect the rights of service providers or consumers and promote harmony in the telecoms sector. The Tribunal is in the process of regulating its proceedings and in order to do so, the tribunal has formulated draft rules, procedures and prepared forms to operate more effectively. Once validated by the stakeholders, the Tribunal will be instrumental in decongesting matters currently handled by the High Court because of lack of sensitization amongst its stakeholders on where to file. Kindly find attached the drafts rules for your comments. A public notification was in today's paper. For further enquiries, please contact Ms. Mercy Mwirigi: Secretariat, Appeals Tribunal on Email: memwirigi(a)gmail.com or Mobile No. 0721863496 Rgrds, Nyambura

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Common Sense Guide to Digital Safety for Women and Girls in sub-Saharan Africa
by Lydia gachungi 01 Oct '19

01 Oct '19

InternetFF (@InternetFF) With @Internews & @DefendersTech, @PollicyOrg has created the Common Sense Guide to Digital Safety for Women and Girls in sub-Saharan Africa, a handy booklet to support women in adopting safer online practices. https://t.co/hj0pJGTEm4 (https://twitter.com/InternetFF/status/1178716133068640256?s=03)

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