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

22 May '09

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

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

22 May '09

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

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

20 May '09

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

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

20 May '09

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

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

20 May '09

FYI - I will forward the guidelines tomorrow or day after. Best regards, Brian ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <pressinfo.mailb(a)itu.int> To: <cristina.bueti(a)itu.int> Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 12:19:52 +0200 Subject: Guidelines proposed for Child Online Protection (COP) initiative - Focus on children, parents, teachers, policy-makers and industry [image: International Telecommunication Union]<http://www.itu.int/net/home/index.aspx> [image: ITU] Press Release For Immediate Release [image: Contact us] Press and Public Information Service<http://www.itu.int/home/feedback/index.phtml?mail=pressinfo> Guidelines proposed for Child Online Protection (COP) initiative Focus on children, parents, teachers, policy-makers and industry * Geneva, 20 May 2009 - * Guidelines for the protection of children in cyberspace were presented as drafts for discussion on Monday, 18 May in connection with the theme for the 2009 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. The draft guidelines will be reviewed at the Strategic Dialogue on Safer internet Environment for Children in Tokyo, 2-3 June. The final Guidelines on Child Online Protection will be issued at ITU T ELECOM WORLD, 5-9 October 2009 in Geneva, Switzerland. Comments will be accepted until 30 June 2009. ITU Secretary-General Hamadoun Touré asserted that "we must do everything in our power to create a healthy online environment for our children". He said he was confident that "a secure cyberspace for our children will not remain an ideal but will become a reality". Dr Touré recognized the importance of the draft guidelines prepared in close collaboration with numerous UN agencies and other organizations, including UNICRI, INTERPOL, and the European Commission. "In choosing 'Protecting Children in Cyberspace' as the theme of this year's World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, ITU and its Members hope that the many activities that accompany this event around the world will mark the start of a year-long 'Call for Action' of awareness-building which targets policy makers, industry, educators, parents and children, as well as helping garner further high-level international support," said Mr Sami Al Basheer, Director of ITU's Telecommunication Development Bureau. The Guidelines on Child Online Protection (COP) are aimed at establishing a safe and secure cyberworld for future generations. The set of four guidelines advocate empowering children and young people through education and awareness; providing information, advice and safety tips for parents, guardians and educators; and providing key information to policy makers as well as to industry in order to formulate national and international strategies. * Empowering children * As children and young people become digital citizens in an online world that has no borders or frontiers, it is critical that threats to their well being must be addressed by all stakeholders, including children themselves. They are urged to learn to use their computers and online devices safely, including the installation of firewalls and anti-virus software and how to spot unusual communications. The draft guidelines examine children's online rights, harmful and illegal content, cyber bullying, privacy and online commerce. Presenting the Guidelines for Children, Mr Dieter Carstensen, Project Manager of Save the Children Fund pointed out that the best form of defence in protecting children is to make them aware of what can happen online and provide options and solutions. For children, a set of *SMART* rules have been spelled out with regard to: * S *etting limits * M *eeting online friends offline * A *ccepting invitations/friendships * R *eacting * T *elling someone about their concerns * Guidelines for parents and educators * Ms Isabella Santa, an expert with the European Network & Information Security Agency (ENISA) pointed out that parents and educators must work together and become familiar with the Internet sites that are accessed by children and decide what is appropriate and safe online. ENISA is promoting awareness among parents to enhance the safety of children using virtual worlds and the Internet. ENISA believes that knowledge of what children can do online and parental involvement are crucial. Parents must be educated, empowered and engaged to ensure truly positive and valuable experiences for their children, while reinforcing safety online habits in the process. * Guidelines for Policy-Makers * Mr John Carr, Secretary, Children's Charities' Coalition on Internet Safety (CHIS) presented the draft Guidelines for Policy-makers. Noting that the Internet has become a tremendously enriching and empowering technology with children and young people among its major beneficiaries, the Guideline suggests that national governments have an obligation to provide for the protection of legal minors in both the "real" and "virtual" worlds. Governments and policy makers have a major responsibility to set up a sustainable framework within which an appropriate national and multinational response can be developed. In doing so, the Internet industry and its stakeholders will have important roles to play, not least because the speed with which the technology can change means that many of the traditional methods of law or policy making no longer fit this purpose. * Guidelines for industry * Ms Natasha Jackson, Head of Content Policy, GSMA presented the draft Guidelines for Industry. In many countries around the world, industry is taking a lead and adopting voluntary and self-regulatory approaches that demonstrate commitment to developing a responsible approach to children's use of online ICT and communications. It is very much in the industry's interests to take action, to get ahead of the curve, not only because it is the right thing to do from a moral perspective, but also because, in the longer run, it will help develop public confidence in the Internet as a medium. In a statement, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) welcomed the launch of the Child Online Protection Initiative and the creation of common Guidelines for Industry in a converged digital world. Broadcasters are ready to jointly identify solutions - based on self-regulation or co-regulation - that can improve the situation for children on all platforms. This can succeed if it embraces all actors along the chain: from children themselves to governments and regulators, the media and international institutions. Only a multi-stakeholder approach can achieve success on such a complex issue. According to the draft Guidelines for Industry, collaborating with local broadcasters should be very helpful in terms of developing such an understanding. It is also important to understand how the local legislation perceives the 'location' of content and determines the 'place' at which a service is delivered or received. "The EBU strongly believes that widespread media literacy is the best and ultimate protection for children," said Jean Réveillon, Director General of the European Broadcasting Union. "EBU Members have large experience in this field and we look forward to sharing our know-how with all of you in the common work to come." * Child helplines * International Child Helpline Day marked in tandem with World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on 17 May, focused attention on the use of communication tools to help children access the information and resources required when needed. "Through our partnership with Child Helpline, an international NGO, we are currently lobbying telecommunication administrations around the world to consider allocating a common global number that would provide direct access to helplines run by organizations dedicated to child protection and welfare," Mr Al Basheer said. * For more information, please visit * www.itu.int/osg/csd/cybersecurity/gca/cop/ *or contact: * *Sanjay Acharya *Chief, Media Relations and Public Information ITU Tel: +41 22 730 5046 Mobile: +41 79 249 4861 E-mail: sanjay.acharya(a)itu.int * About Child Online Protection (COP)<http://www.itu.int/newsroom/press_releases/About_COP.html> * About ITU <http://www.itu.int/newsroom/press_releases/aboutitu.html> [image: Contact us] Press and Public Information Service<http://www.itu.int/home/feedback/index.phtml?mail=pressinfo> Unsubscribe from mailing list<http://www.itu.int/newsroom/press_releases/unsubscribe.asp?id=45608&lang=en> -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: + 254 722 518 744 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com

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Re: [kictanet] Local Content? Interesting online game in swahili....
by wesley kiriinya 20 May '09

20 May '09

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

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

20 May '09

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

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

18 May '09

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

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

17 May '09

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

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Re: [kictanet] Protecting Children Online & on Mobile
by John Walubengo 16 May '09

16 May '09

Wainaina, Content control is a big animal. Right from Policy through to Implementation, there will be conflicting positions by different stakeholders... However, the practice in more developed economies is to ensure that "Adult Content" whether online/sms/mms etc is ONLY accessible through credit card numbers. This works to protect (cut out) a large group of "under 18s" but at the same time makes the "over 18s" feel extremely monitored....i.e. nobody wants his /her credit card statements showing the digital "K-Streets" they have been visiting... I do hope this issues will be discussed in the upcoming content discussions. walu. --- On Wed, 5/13/09, Wainaina Mungai <wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org> wrote: > From: Wainaina Mungai <wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org> > Subject: [kictanet] Protecting Children Online & on Mobile > To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 11:10 AM > Hi > > The World Telecommunications and Information Society Day > will be in a > few days - 17th May. The theme is on protection of children > in > cyberspace.... > > That led me to wonder how/if we are working to protect > children from > Mobile Content now that there is alot of adult content sold > on mobiles > e.g. Wall papers, adult tips on relationships, dating > services etc. > > Children now have access to both web and mobile - with > mobiles being > harder to monitor. Who out there is working on such > issues? > > Wainaina > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > --- > http://www.bungesms.com > > http://www.madeinkenya.org > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com >

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