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IGF 2018 Call For Issues
by Michael ILISHEBO 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2018-call-for-issues

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Media barred from covering events at JKIA?
by Barrack Otieno 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

Listers, Unfortunate events unfolding with the media being barred from accessing the airport according to KTN to cover the events taking place there as to whether this is right or wrong i live it to your imagination. Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Re: [kictanet] The case for and against #deletefacebook
by Ali Hussein 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

Kivuva On a light note... So Facebook knows you are a chauvinist who doesn't buy diapers? And those ladies in your household are the only ones who buy diapers? #Asking4aFriend :-) Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 7:24 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Tracy, I'm not holding brief for FB, but I understand your question. > > The main business model for FB is advertisement. If you have ever > advertised on the platform, you would understand the need to build > profiles. So for example, if you are selling ladies handbags, and diapers, > you would tell FB to show the bags to [ladies], in [Kenya], aged between > [21 to 50]. If you cannot deliver to Turkana, you can say, [living in > Nairobi, or Mombasa]. For the diapers, you would tell FB to show the > advertisement to [ladies] between [22 and 40] living in suburban areas. > This is the same for Google too. > > In my FB profile, I never see these types of adverts because FB already > has a profile about me, but the ladies within my household see these > adverts. > > Since you are probably billed per view, or per click, it is more value for > the advertiser to TARGET the advertisement to the right audience, otherwise > you will loose your advertising capital showing irrelevant advertisement to > those in Turkana. > > > I hope this helps. > > On Mar 28, 2018 8:03 PM, "Tracy Kadesa" <kadesatracy(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Dear Ebele > > With what's going on right now, I am struggling to believe this > statement "Your information is securely stored and we do not sell this > information to third parties. You are always in control of the information > you share with Facebook." And why would fb collect all this info anyway > if it wasn't planning to make use of it! what is the rationale? > > Regards > > Tracy Kadesa, > LL.B ,University of Nairobi. > Dip KSL > tracykadesa.wordpress.com > legalwalk.wordpress.com > > > > > On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 6:46 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> As Ali has put it before, it's really refreshing seeing that we can get >> first level support, and feedback from Facebook. This really is the >> advantage of having an ecosystem of engagement which KICTANET provides. >> It's refreshing bigly :-) >> >> On Wed, Mar 28, 2018, 6:06 PM Ebele Okobi via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> Yes-those have been in the works for months, to be launched this week. >>> The news has understandably overshadowed these announcements. That >>> said-stay tuned for more details. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mar 28, 2018, at 3:59 PM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: >>> >>> Just seen this as well... >>> >>> https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2018-03-28/ >>> facebook-updates-privacy-tools-for-better-data-control? >>> __twitter_impression=true >>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bloomberg.com_amp_…> >>> >>> >>> Rgds >>> >>> On Wed, 28 Mar 2018, 12:31 Ngigi Waithaka, <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> Ebele, >>>> >>>> If that's the case, then I guess what they do is get a 'screenshot' of >>>> your photo and maybe *overlay* it on your newsfeed / timeline. The >>>> *impression* it gives you is that the photo is already uploaded... >>>> >>>> Thanks... >>>> >>>> On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 12:18 PM, Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> Clarification-your photos are not auto-uploaded to Facebook. The app >>>>> has access to your photos and essentially shows you your own photo folder >>>>> and asks if you want to upload. Your pictures do not get uploaded to >>>>> Facebook until you upload them yourself. >>>>> >>>>> I do think it’s a good piece of feedback for our product teams to know >>>>> that a) this feature is confusing to you, and b) that showing users their >>>>> photos and asking if they want to upload can be off-putting/not a good >>>>> experience. >>>>> >>>>> Best, >>>>> Ebele >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Mar 28, 2018, at 10:11 AM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Ebele, >>>>> >>>>> Thanks for your update, I will check on the contacts settings as you >>>>> have indicated. >>>>> >>>>> I still think though some of the choices we make are not very >>>>> *clearly* spelt out when we make them. For instance, I can understand the >>>>> need to sync my contacts, but *not* my call & sms history! And this is >>>>> especially so for those of use (most of us?) who use our phones for both >>>>> personal & official business. >>>>> >>>>> My recommendation, have at least three settings clearly indicating >>>>> what you would use them for, if at all! >>>>> 1. Sync contacts >>>>> 2. Sync Call records (***) >>>>> 3. Sync SMS & Messages (***) >>>>> >>>>> As regards the photos this is what happen(s) / happened. Normally I >>>>> would not give FB access to my photos.However, at some point I needed to >>>>> upload a certain specific photo on to some FB markets that I participate in. >>>>> >>>>> Shortly as I was still in the market and as I was scrolling though my >>>>> newsfeed I started seeing a number of family photos that I had taken >>>>> earlier, already uploaded but kind of greyed out, with FB asking me whether >>>>> I wanted to share them. >>>>> >>>>> That is very disconcerting! >>>>> >>>>> Again, if a user gives access to his photo library for a *single* >>>>> photo, that should not mean *all* my photos are auto-uploaded to FB, then >>>>> FB prompts me to share them... >>>>> >>>>> My recommendation would be to have at least two settings: >>>>> 1. Upload a single photo >>>>> 2. Auto- Upload *ALL* my photos >>>>> >>>>> And, I don't consider myself a *pro* FB user, it may very well be that >>>>> indeed this is already covered so thanks for being our 'customer-care', >>>>> appreciate :-) >>>>> >>>>> Regards >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 11:39 AM, Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hello! >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Answers below-for your first question, it’s VERY important to clarify >>>>>> that Facebook does not “pick up” your contacts. You have to expressly agree >>>>>> to upload your contacts. For example, I have never agreed to this, so my >>>>>> contacts have never been uploaded. If you change your mind about the >>>>>> permission you have given, or if you accidentally gave permission, please >>>>>> see below for how to opt back out. Note that this feature is “opt-in”, so >>>>>> express agreement is required for it to be happening. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> That is the same for the photographs, so can you please clarify your >>>>>> question? Are you saying that you granted permission for specific photos to >>>>>> be posted on your page, and now you want to delete them? Facebook does not >>>>>> automatically upload any photographs to your page. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> 1. Call and text history logging is part of an opt-in feature for >>>>>> people using Messenger or Facebook Lite on Android. This helps you find and >>>>>> stay connected with the people you care about, and provides you with a >>>>>> better experience across Facebook. People have to expressly agree to use >>>>>> this feature. If, at any time, they no longer wish to use this feature they >>>>>> can turn it off in settings >>>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/help/838237596230667>, or here >>>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/help/fblite/355489824655936> for >>>>>> Facebook Lite users, and all previously shared call and text history shared >>>>>> via that app is deleted. While we receive certain permissions from Android, >>>>>> uploading this information has always been opt-in only. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *From: *Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> >>>>>> *Date: *Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 5:37 PM >>>>>> *To: *KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>>>> *Cc: *Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> >>>>>> *Subject: *Re: [kictanet] The case for and against #deletefacebook >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Ebele, >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Good to see FB represented here. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Got two questions: >>>>>> >>>>>> 1. Supposing FB has picked up my contacts and SMS and I would like to >>>>>> delete any prior data that has been uploaded, how would I go about that? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> 2. I also noticed that when I allow FB contacts to my PhotoGallery on >>>>>> Android for purposes of being able to select pictures to upload, by >>>>>> default, it then would upload *all* new pictures taken and ask me whether >>>>>> I'd like to share them on my timeline. >>>>>> >>>>>> Is there a way to also delete any such content that FB has picked >>>>>> from my phone and auto-uploaded? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Rgds >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, 27 Mar 2018, 19:30 Ebele Okobi via kictanet, < >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> This is useful context, below. Please do let me know if there are >>>>>> additional questions or concerns. I do appreciate how significant an issue >>>>>> this is, and am happy to answer questions and relay concerns internally. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2018/03/fact-check-your-call- >>>>>> and-sms-history/ >>>>>> >>>>>> March 25, 2018 >>>>>> Fact Check: Your Call and SMS History >>>>>> >>>>>> You may have seen some recent reports that Facebook has been logging >>>>>> people’s call and SMS (text) history without their permission. >>>>>> >>>>>> This is not the case. >>>>>> Opt-in features in Facebook Lite and Messenger >>>>>> >>>>>> Call and text history logging is part of an opt-in feature for people >>>>>> using Messenger or Facebook Lite on Android. This helps you find and stay >>>>>> connected with the people you care about, and provides you with a better >>>>>> experience across Facebook. People have to expressly agree to use this >>>>>> feature. If, at any time, they no longer wish to use this feature they can >>>>>> turn it off in settings >>>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/help/838237596230667>, or here >>>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/help/fblite/355489824655936> for Facebook >>>>>> Lite users, and all previously shared call and text history shared via that >>>>>> app is deleted. While we receive certain permissions from Android, >>>>>> uploading this information has always been opt-in only. >>>>>> >>>>>> We introduced this feature for Android users a couple of years ago. >>>>>> Contact importers are fairly common among social apps and services as a way >>>>>> to more easily find the people you want to connect with. This was first >>>>>> introduced in Messenger in 2015, and later offered as an option in Facebook >>>>>> Lite, a lightweight version of Facebook for Android. >>>>>> How it works >>>>>> >>>>>> When you sign up for Messenger or Facebook Lite on Android, or log >>>>>> into Messenger on an Android device, you are given the option to >>>>>> continuously upload your contacts as well as your call and text history. >>>>>> For Messenger, you can either turn it on, choose ‘learn more’ or ‘not now’. >>>>>> On Facebook Lite, the options are to turn it on or ‘skip’. If you chose to >>>>>> turn this feature on, we will begin to continuously log this information, >>>>>> which can be downloaded at any time using the Download Your Information >>>>>> tool >>>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/help/131112897028467?helpref=page_content>. >>>>>> >>>>>> [image: Image removed by sender.] >>>>>> >>>>>> If, at any point, you no longer wish to continuously upload this >>>>>> information, you can easily turn this feature off in your settings >>>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/help/838237596230667>. You can also turn >>>>>> off continuous call and text history logging while keeping contact >>>>>> uploading enabled. You can also go to this page >>>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/mobile/messenger/contacts/> to see which >>>>>> contacts you have uploaded from Messenger, and you can delete all contact >>>>>> information you’ve uploaded from that app should you choose. >>>>>> We never sell this data, and this feature does not collect the >>>>>> content of your text messages or calls >>>>>> >>>>>> When this feature is enabled, uploading your contacts also allows us >>>>>> to use information like when a call or text was made or received. This >>>>>> feature does not collect the content of your calls or text messages. Your >>>>>> information is securely stored and we do not sell this information to third >>>>>> parties. You are always in control of the information you share with >>>>>> Facebook. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mar 27, 2018, at 3:29 PM, WANGARI KABIRU via kictanet < >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Facebook harvested phone call and text data from Android users >>>>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__bigthink.com_news_faceb…> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Facebook harvested phone call and text data from Android users >>>>>> >>>>>> Brandon A. Weber >>>>>> >>>>>> Have an Android phone or device? You might want to read this. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> BIGTHINK might have thoughts similar to your said friend. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Facebook scraped call, text message data for years from Android >>>>>> phones [Updated] >>>>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__arstechnica.com_inform…> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Facebook scraped call, text message data for years from Android >>>>>> phones [... >>>>>> >>>>>> Maybe check your data archive to see if Facebook’s algorithms know >>>>>> who you called. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Factual or otherwise? Ars Technica makes reference to an FB rejoiner. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> It should not be lost that even the most basic loyalty card is for >>>>>> decision making to serve you the customer better - data by the issuer. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Be blessed. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards/Wangari >>>>>> >>>>>> --- >>>>>> *Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are >>>>>> Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of >>>>>> God on Earth".* >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Monday, 26 March 2018, 08:52:17 GMT+3, Timothy- Coach- Oriedo via >>>>>> kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> See my views from a data science, business model and regulatory >>>>>> perspective >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Data Breach? What Breach- A Watershed Moment >>>>>> https://www.linkedin.com/ pulse/data-breach-what-breach- >>>>>> watershed-moment-big-data- scientist >>>>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.linkedin.com_pulse…> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *Coach Timothy Oriedo* >>>>>> >>>>>> *Error! Filename not specified.*timothyoriedo.coach >>>>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__timothyoriedo.coach-3Fp…> >>>>>> >>>>>> [image: Image removed by sender.] >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, Mar 26, 2018 at 8:24 AM, Ngigi Waithaka via kictanet < >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Ali, >>>>>> >>>>>> Facebook was built for and is meant for *sharing*! With time, I have >>>>>> seen FB make us want to share more and more, recommend to us 'friends' at >>>>>> every turn and inevitably there will be a clash between the sharing and our >>>>>> privacy! >>>>>> >>>>>> Also, there was a time our Newsfeeds were very clean, you'd actually >>>>>> get to know what your friends were upto, but I do find its now looking >>>>>> unrecognizable; its become this very noisy marketplace! Or maybe I am >>>>>> gettitng old :-) >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Privacy unfortunately plays 2nd fiddle to sharing. For me, the straw >>>>>> that broke the proverbial camels back is seeing photos that I had taken on >>>>>> my phone already auto-uploaded and semi-shared in my timeline, and with an >>>>>> absent minded click, I would have shared all on the my timeline! >>>>>> >>>>>> I got the app off my phone immediately, but kept the web desktop as I >>>>>> do continue to use it once in a while. >>>>>> >>>>>> I have also seen that FB has been collecting all our Phone records, >>>>>> calls + SMS as written about on Verge... >>>>>> https://www.theverge.com/2018/ 3/25/17160944/facebook-call- >>>>>> history-sms-data-collection- android >>>>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.theverge.com_2018_…> >>>>>> >>>>>> So, I guess if you're still using FB on Android, you gotta be >>>>>> 'strong'! >>>>>> >>>>>> P.S >>>>>> >>>>>> Does FB and other Apps synchronize their data policies with those of >>>>>> the users home country? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, Mar 26, 2018 at 6:04 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet < >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Listers >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Hope you all had a great weekend. Here’s an interesting article on >>>>>> the ongoing Facebook fallout. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Excerpt:- >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I spent the evening with a friend who is far bolder than me. Having >>>>>> deactivated his Facebook >>>>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.fortune.co…> profile >>>>>> three years ago, he upped the ante this week by deleting his Instagram >>>>>> account. Even more drastically, he plans officially to *delete* his >>>>>> long-dormant Facebook account—the last vestige of his serfhood in Mr. >>>>>> Zuckerberg’s fiefdom—sometime very soon, after his girlfriend has had an >>>>>> opportunity to port its photos elsewhere. (He prefers offline storage.) >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Read on:- >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> https://view.email.fortune.com /?qs=55840ef3733ec70e7bbf70681 >>>>>> a1fdf4ef688af63cc3bc7eef1a6466 871482204b1da0994a47ddc4eb36e5 >>>>>> 5eca2c6a6c64c45c7cb49127419dc5 77951543699845cefb5000f8f8cbb >>>>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__view.email.fortune.com…> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *Ali Hussein* >>>>>> >>>>>> *Principal* >>>>>> >>>>>> *Hussein & Associates* >>>>>> >>>>>> +254 0713 601113 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>>>>> >>>>>> Skype: abu-jomo >>>>>> >>>>>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.c om/in/alihkassim >>>>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ke.linkedin.com_in_alih…> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> "We are what we repeatedly do. 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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. > >

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Want to know just how much of your information Google & Facebook have ?
by Ngigi Waithaka 28 Mar '18

28 Mar '18

Listers, In case you'd like to know just how much information the two big online giants Google & Facebook have on you, this is a very good place to start.... https://bit.ly/2pKbtaN -- *Regards,* *Wait**haka Ngigi* Chief Executive Officer | Alliance Technologies | MCK Nairobi Synod Building T +254 20 525 0750 |Office Mobile: +254 716 201061 | M +254 737 811 000 www.at.co.ke

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Fwd: [Ietf_africa] Application for the Hackathon@AIS is now open
by Kevin G. Chege 28 Mar '18

28 Mar '18

FYI: FRANCAIS PLUS BAS ====== Hello everyone, The application process for the Hackathon@AIS is now open. The Hackathon@AIS is an event aimed at exposing engineers from the African region to Open Internet Standards development and is co-organized by ISOC and AFRINIC. This will be the second event in the series following a successful event held in Nairobi last year during the Africa Internet Summit. Please look at https://hackathon.internetsummitafrica.org/ to see the topics that will be covered this year. Network/System engineers, software developers, and or computer science students are encouraged to apply as engagement in open Internet standards development can help further their careers. *The event will be held on the 9th and 10th of May 2018 in Dakar, Senegal*. If you are interested in participating AND can commit to being available over the 2 days, please fill the application form. Space is limited and successful applicants will be notified and then be enrolled in various online training sessions in the build up of the event. Fellowships will be awarded to strong applicants where possible. Click here to apply: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R6MPTYQ *Applications close on the 8th of April 2018.* *--------------------------------------------------------------* Bonjour à tous, Le processus de candidature pour le Hackathon@AIS est désormais ouvert. Le Hackathon@AIS est un événement visant à exposer les ingénieurs de la région africaine au développement des standards Internet ouverts et est co-organisé par ISOC et AFRINIC. Ce sera le deuxième événement du genre après un événement réussi à Nairobi l'année dernière lors du Sommet Africain de l'Internet. Veuillez regardez https://hackathon.internetsummitafrica.org/ afin de voir les sujets qui seront couverts cette année. Ingénieurs Systèmes / Réseaux, développeur d'applications, et ou étudiants en informatique sont encouragés à postuler étant donné que l'engagement dans le développement des standards ouvert de l'Internet peut aider au futur de leur carrière. *L'événement aura lieu les 9 et 10 mai 2018 à Dakar au Sénégal*. Si vous êtes intéressé à participer ET que vous pouvez vous engager à être disponible pendant les 2 jours, veuillez remplir le formulaire. Les places sont limité et les candidats retenus seront informés et seront ensuite inscrits à diverses sessions de formation en ligne en vue de l'événement. Des bourses de participations seront accordées aux meilleurs candidats dans la mesure du possible. Cliquez ici pour postuler: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R6MPTYQ *Important : Les documents et travaux de l’IETF étant exclusivement en anglais, une bonne compréhension de la langue est essentielle.* *La date limite pour les candidatures est le 8 avril 2018.* Thank you. *Betel Hailu *| *Africa Regional Bureau – Communications Coordinator *| *ISOC: Internet Society* skype: betty.hailu | www.InternetSociety.org | *Follow Us * [image: ion: Macintosh HD:Users:betelhailu:Desktop:facebook.png] <https://www.facebook.com/ISOCAfrica>[image: ion: Macintosh HD:Users:betelhailu:Desktop:twitter.png] <https://twitter.com/ISOC_Africa> _______________________________________________ Ietf_africa mailing list Ietf_africa(a)elists.isoc.org https://elists.isoc.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf_africa

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Draft EAC Interconnection Regs+Explanatory Note+ RIO
by Mark O. Okuttah 28 Mar '18

28 Mar '18

Dear listers, I trust that you are doing well. The East African Community has developed EAC Interconnection Regulations to guide seamless interconnectivity between telecommunication partners across the EAC region. Attached are the said regulations for your review and comments. Communications Authority of Kenya is in the process of collecting views and comments from industry’s stakeholders on behalf of EAC and would appreciate receiving your comments by COB 6th April 2018. Send your views and comments to info(a)ca.go.ke<mailto:info@ca.go.ke> and copy mwasho(a)ca.go.ke<mailto:mwasho@ca.go.ke> Regards, Mark Okuttah -- Consumer And Public Affairs Department [Description: Description: http://digital.scanad.com/signature/ca-logo.jpg] Tel: +254 20 4242000/542/+254 703042000 Fax: +254 20 4451866/4242207 [cid:BF1F0DED-59D5-40C3-B5CA-BE96BB91687C] [Description: Description: http://digital.scanad.com/signature/cop.jpg]

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Cambridge Analytica
by Timothy- Coach- Oriedo 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

The cock has finally come home to roost? As Data Scientists, we have for long pointed out Cambridge Analyticas dirty hands in mining data below is a statement from facebook newroom today detailing the extent of their aberration that's led to their subsequent suspension. Problem is there are a myriad of other apps out there still mining information from our phones and modelling nuanced targeted advertising that influences our decisions subliminally. https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2018/03/suspending-cambridge-analytica/ My previous articles that mentioned their work.... https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/africa/2017-07-17-kenyas-social-media-elec… https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/analysis/Why-data-driven-news-generatio…

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] FYI - ISOC statement on need for better handling of user data
by Barrack Otieno 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

Listers, Might be of interest to some of you. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dan York <york(a)isoc.org> Date: Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 9:47 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] FYI - ISOC statement on need for better handling of user data To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org" <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Internetpolicy subscribers, In response to the recent revelations of exposure of user data, we published this statement: https://www.internetsociety.org/news/statements/2018/sorry-just-isnt-enough- businesses-must-better-comes-peoples-data/ Dan -- Dan York Director, Content & Web Strategy, Internet Society york(a)isoc.org +1-802-735-1624 <+1%20802-735-1624> Jabber: york(a)jabber.isoc.org Skype: danyork http://twitter.com/danyork http://www.internetsociety.org/ _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Interesting ICANN Discussion Paper on Efficient and Effective Policy Development
by Barrack Otieno 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

Listers, This might be of interest to some of you interested in Internet Policy Developement. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ayden Férdeline <ayden(a)ferdeline.com> Date: Sat, Mar 17, 2018 at 5:32 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] Interesting ICANN Discussion Paper on Efficient and Effective Policy Development To: ISOC INTERNETPOLICY <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Dear all, In January, ICANN policy development staff begun circulating this discussion paper <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/79429868/Discussion%20Pape…> [PDF] on how to best leverage volunteers to produce high-quality policy outcomes. In it, it flagged some issues with the multistakeholder model with which ICANN’s Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) currently develops gTLD policy. There are concerns that the multistakeholder model does not scale and that project milestones are not being achieved as a result. The paper says there have been a number of challenges encountered in working groups. Key among the challenges are increasing participant and observer numbers, divergent motivations and desired outcomes, and difficulties in reaching consensus. Even where consensus is reached, there is a perception that it can sometimes be reached through exhaustion (and as a result may hold no long-term legitimacy). To quote from the paper, “Without properly addressing challenges faced in implementing the current volunteer model, there is a risk of strain on staffing resources, logistical problems, climbing costs, and attrition by core community members. These issues could result in stagnation of policy and advice development activities. At stake is the credibility and legitimacy of the ICANN global multistakeholder model, especially as ICANN faces greater scrutiny following the IANA-transition.” Over the past two months, in Los Angeles and in San Juan, the GNSO Council, as manager of the gTLD policy development process, has had discussions around how it can and should act in addressing challenges if/when these occur. The GNSO Council has subsequently agreed to develop a white paper-type proposal setting out possible changes to the policy development process to address the specific challenges encountered. ICANN has also published a video this week discussing the path ahead for what has been termed "Policy Development Process 3.0" - https://youtu.be/BTErFlcxK-M. I am sharing this for information purposes only; it might be of interest to those who believe multistakeholder governance models are either broken or have muscle. Add this one to the document repository for the former… Best wishes, Ayden Férdeline _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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What policy-makers need to do about the Facebook and Cambridge Analytica scandal
by Shitemi Khamadi 26 Mar '18

26 Mar '18

Some thoughts from Privacy International on the CA scandal. Some which we as a country are currently working on https://www.privacyinternational.org/feature/1697/move-swiftly-so-they-stop… -- Kind Regards, Shitemi Khamadi | Programs Manager, Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE). Phone: +254 704090471, +254 733522229 | Personal: +254 -720-175808 Email: shitemi(a)bake.or.ke | Website: bake.co.ke | BAKE Awards: bakeawards.co.ke <http://www.bakeawards.co.ke/> Become a member: bake.co.ke/membership <http://www.blog.bake.co.ke/2015/09/09/how-to-become-a-bake-member/> Follow us: *Twitter*: @bakekenya <http://twitter.com/BakeKenya>, *FB*: fb.com/bakekenya <http://facebook.com/bakekenya> & *YouTube*: youtube.com/bakekenya

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Recommendations for best local apps/services to improve lives?
by Adam Lane 24 Mar '18

24 Mar '18

Hi all When we build new mobile sites for our customers in rural areas we find a lack of awareness of local apps/services that would be useful for them to use. We're currently looking around at various apps/services related to health, agriculture, employment, education etc... I'd appreciate any recommendations... we'll hopefully be able to promote them to rural citizens. The more localized the better (i.e. even better if in Swahili or other dialects) and if there's the use of video/audio even better (in case of literacy challenges). Thanks Adam

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DRAFT REPORT: ICT PERSPECTIVES: COMMUNITY’S 365 DAYS REVIEW
by Liz Orembo 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

Greetings listers, Please find attached the draft report. See you all! On Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 8:50 AM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > DearListers > > We would like to thank those of you who will be attending our ICT review > event this evening. > > Please find attached the program for the event. See you all. > > > > Best regards > > > Githaiga, Grace > > > Co-Convenor > Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) > Twitter:@ggithaiga > Tel: 254722701495 > Skype: gracegithaiga > Alternate email: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com > Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga > www.kictanet.or.ke > > "Change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged and > come together to demand it. I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability > to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama. > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/ > Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m > ailman/options/kictanet/lizorembo%40gmail.com > > 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. > > -- Best regards. Liz. PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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Program: ICT PERSPECTIVES: COMMUNITY’S 365 DAYS REVIEW
by Grace Githaiga 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

DearListers We would like to thank those of you who will be attending our ICT review event this evening. Please find attached the program for the event. See you all. Best regards Githaiga, Grace Co-Convenor Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) Twitter:@ggithaiga Tel: 254722701495 Skype: gracegithaiga Alternate email: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga www.kictanet.or.ke "Change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged and come together to demand it. I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama.

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Facebook's Zuckerberg finally responds to Cambridge Analytica scandal, announces changes - Marketing Land
by Ali Hussein 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

Facebook CEO announces new measures to protect user data. OnlinePrivacy and how companies use/misuse our private information is going to be the next #BrandCurrency. Since the #DataScandal hit the news cycle Facebook has lost $50 billion in market capitalization. Seems like respect for privacy + reputation = Market Value. https://marketingland.com/facebook-zuckerberg-finally-respond-cambridge-ana… Regards Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad

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Francis Wangusi says CA has no Sh1bn for police
by Mwendwa Kivuva 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

Wangusi is in office, and he is showing the independence of institutions. Read in... Last month, President Kenyatta directed that CA gives Sh1 billion from the Universal Service Fund to the DCI. The Universal Service Fund was set up in 2009 and is primarily financed by mandatory contributions from licensed operators. Director-General Francis Wangusi on Tuesday said funds are already committed to other projects and the authority does not have the money required by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. Last month, President Kenyatta directed that CA gives Sh1 billion from the Universal Service Fund to the DCI. “The money that we have for the Universal Service Fund is already committed. I wouldn’t really say that we have money to put into other projects if the priority projects have not been completed,” Mr Wangusi said. Wangusi said that the monies available had been directed towards connecting 78 sub-locations that do not have access to any network. The money will also be used to connect broadband to schools across the country at a cost of Sh7 billion. He said CA still needs Sh70 billion to fill existing gaps. https://www.nation.co.ke/news/CA-boss-Wangusi-defies-Uhuru-s-Sh1bn-cash-ord…

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Research cooperation, and partnership required urgently!
by Emanuele Achino 22 Mar '18

22 Mar '18

Dear All, I am finalising a project proposal (Mapping and Making Available Evidence-Based Research for Internet Policies in Africa) on the Internet and Society relations in Kenya. At this stage, I would focus attention on the strategic role of Public Authorises in delivering broadband and Internet services in rural areas across Kenya. To do so, I would be grateful to ask you suggestions for a partnership. More precisely, I am looking for a Host Institution able to cooperate with me and with other stakeholders in Kenya with the aim to create a network at local scale and collect information on the matter (needs analysis). I have been in touch with colleagues at the University of Nairobi, but to date, I have not received a feedback (a partnership between academics, and the civil society will be more then appreciated). Deadline is approaching soon (March, the 25th), and I am in a rush. This is to say that I really appreciate a feedback as soon as you can. I hope to hear from you soon, and best wishes Emanuele <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Mail priva di virus. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Fwd: [Igfregionals] WS 161 final report: communicating IG
by Barrack Otieno 22 Mar '18

22 Mar '18

Listers, Might be of interest to you. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Michael J. Oghia <mike.oghia(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Mar 21, 2018 at 2:23 PM Subject: [Igfregionals] WS 161 final report: communicating IG To: IGF - NRI <igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org> Dear colleagues, Agustina, Jelena, and I are pleased to present the final report and recommendations from our IGF 2017 session "Explaining Internet Governance to Friends and Family 101: How to Improve our Communication?" The report is attached, and also available to download here: https://bit.ly/ WS161Report Please reply to this email if you have any questions or comments, and feel free to share it with your networks. Thank you again for all of your support, and we apologize for any cross-posting. Best, -Michael __________________ Michael J. Oghia #Netgov consultant & researcher | editor Belgrade, Serbia Skype: mikeoghia Twitter <https://www.twitter.com/MikeOghia> *|* LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeoghia> _______________________________________________ Igfregionals mailing list Igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org http://intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/igfregionals_intgovforum.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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OFF-TOPIC: GSM PUBLIC IP PROVISIONING
by Bernard Kioko 22 Mar '18

22 Mar '18

Which mobile network is less problematic/dramatic/bureaucratic when it comes to providing for data sim card with a public IP?

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Safaricom allowed to file response in e-citizen dispute
by Grace Githaiga 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

Mobile phone service provider Safaricom, and a firm that developed the e-citizen platform have been allowed to defend themselves against claims raised by a company that had been contracted to collect money raised through the platform. Goldrock Capital Ltd is claiming Sh127,850,950 for its part in the eCitizen contract. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/corporate/companies/Safaricom-allowed-t… Best regards Githaiga, Grace Co-Convenor Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) Twitter:@ggithaiga Tel: 254722701495 Skype: gracegithaiga Alternate email: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga www.kictanet.or.ke "Change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged and come together to demand it. I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama.

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Cambridge Analytica Uncovered: Secret filming reveals election tricks-United Kingdom just seized their servers
by anyega jefferson 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpbeOCKZFfQ&feature=youtu.be&t=461 How far are we willing to push data mining and use? -- Anyega M Jefferson jeffersonanyega(a)gmail.com 0703824326 Start where you are,use what you have and do what you can.

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Universal Service & Access Funds | An Untapped Resource to Close the Gender Digital Divide
by WANGARI KABIRU 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

Universal Service & Access Funds | An Untapped Resource to Close the Gender Digital Divide | | | | | | | | | | | Universal Service & Access Funds | An Untapped Resource to Close the Ge... Universal Service and Access Funds (USAFs) are communal public funds dedicated to expanding internet connectivit... | | | | "Most USAF managers do not yet appreciate the importance of investing in solutions to reduce the gender digital divide. Many assume that investment in any internet access solution will equally benefit both men and women, which is unfortunately not the case. Information about USAF financing, programming, and disbursement is hard to find. Just 23 countries openly publish details on their USAF activities; even when they do publish these details, they can be hard to find and hard to understand, leaving citizens little power to hold the USAF to account....." "The Web Foundation, the Alliance for Affordable Internet and UN Women are calling on governments to invest at least 50% of funds collected for expanding connectivity in projects targeting women’s internet access and use. This call to action is based on our new research — released today at the 62nd UN Commission on the Status of Women. The research finds that an estimated US$408 million collected to expand internet access is sitting unused in public coffers throughout Africa. Failure to use these funds — enough to bring 6 million women online, or to provide digital skills training to 16 million women and girls — to expand connectivity to all risks widening global inequality and undermining global development." The Civil Society has a call to action in this area. Even as it continues to focus on food, water and other Maslow basic needs, there is a role in the new economy. A great beneficiary would be the private sector, why both sectors should collaborate with governments. Be blessed.Regards/Wangari--- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth".

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Tech Companies Try to Retrain the Workers They're Displacing
by WANGARI KABIRU 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

Tech Companies Try to Retrain the Workers They're Displacing | | | | | | | | | | | Tech Companies Try to Retrain the Workers They're Displacing Automation will change or eliminate millions of today's jobs. Can training workers for entry-level tech jobs... | | | | " .... Now these companies are looking to put a positive spin on the next controversial frontier: their effect on jobs.Facebook has been offering training in a variety of digital skills, including an alliance with a coding school in Michigan that began last fall. On March 26 in St. Louis, it’s launching a training-oriented national tour called Community Boost, part of a broader effort that COO Sheryl Sandberg projects will have reached 2.5 million people by the end of the year. Microsoft has committed millions to a Colorado nonprofit called Skillful that helps connect people with jobs in IT, advanced manufacturing and healthcare. Amazon’s spin is a little different—it offers to cover 95 percent of the cost of training its own warehouse employees for a variety of careers outside of Amazon. As Maggioncalda puts it, the future of work and the future of education are converging.... " There was an earlier discussion on labour, talent, jobs, work... Blessed day.Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth".

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The Elephant in Africa's startup Ecosystem's living room
by Brian Munyao Longwe 18 Mar '18

18 Mar '18

Hi Listers, This article so clearly articulates the least spoken about attribute in Africa's startup scene - but the one that affects it the most. Very good read...but it doesn't answer the question as to how to solve this issue.... "Owners of capital dictate what gets done and who gets to do it. Currently, nearly all capital active in the African startup ecosystem is foreign." https://medium.com/@mark_65941/the-digital-scramble-for-africa-31f3e4c33e99 Best regards, Mblayo

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Invitation to Community 365 Days Review
by Liz Orembo 18 Mar '18

18 Mar '18

Listers, I'm resending this email because the first one had some technical errors and failed to reach everyone. ----------------- Before we go far into the year, KICTANET has organised a cocktail to evaluate the progress of the ICT sector in Kenya. The cocktail will be held on 23rd March, 2018 at the Laico Hotel, Nairobi from 6pm to 9pm. Findings of the " ICT sector Year in Review survey" will be shared and deliberated with the community. Please RSVP to enable logistics and planning. Follow this link https://kictanet365daysreview.eventbrite.com We have limited tickets, the earlier you register the better. If you have any questions, you can direct them to me or to mwaragichanga(a)gmail.com Asanteni. -- Best regards. Liz. PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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Re: [kictanet] The Elephant in Africa's startup Ecosystem's living room
by Mwendwa Kivuva 18 Mar '18

18 Mar '18

Ali, I don't understand your rant because you are agreeing with the writer 100%, that 1. Money is tribal 2. That local investors need to start investing in the Silicon Savannah. What he has failed to quantify is the investments that is done by local families, friends, and fools to keep local start-ups afloat. It might not be considerable, but that is all they have. My view would be for the tech scene to encourage, and show value proposition to contrarian investors on why they need to invest locally. My take is conservative investors will still continue investing how they know best, and where their funds are deemed safe. The Oracle of Omaha will continue investigate in Coca-Cola, Apple, IBM, Heinz, Wells Fargo, among other proven ventures, and will jump into the next big thing only after the word "next" has moved on to the next big thing On Mar 17, 2018 4:08 PM, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Brian I have a very different take and attitude to this crap about foreigners being funded in Africa. I'm sorry guys. Charity begins at home. Let me put it more succinctly. *Money is Tribal. Money is Racist.* Investors give money to people they trust and like. Trust and like comes with knowing someone. Product, service innovation comes later. Instead of us Africans continuously lamenting about foreign money funding foreign startups let's start with asking the Million Dollar question:- How many local Angel Investors and Venture Capital are funding African Businesses? How many of us put money in a KaPloti in Kitengela instead of funding a Startup in Silicon Savannah? That article is misplaced. My two cents. *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. On Fri, Mar 16, 2018 at 10:25 AM, Brian Munyao Longwe via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Hi Listers, > > This article so clearly articulates the least spoken about attribute in > Africa's startup scene - but the one that affects it the most. Very good > read...but it doesn't answer the question as to how to solve this issue.... > > "Owners of capital dictate what gets done and who gets to do it. > Currently, nearly all capital active in the African startup ecosystem is > foreign." > > https://medium.com/@mark_65941/the-digital-scramble-for- > africa-31f3e4c33e99 > > > Best regards, > > Mblayo > > _______________________________________________ > 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/ > Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m > ailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com > > 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. > > _______________________________________________ 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/ Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/options/kictanet/kivuva%40transworldafrica.com 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.

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