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Access to Information Bill makes quiet progress
by Barrack Otieno 24 Nov '15

24 Nov '15

In Summary - Whereas governments are entitled to secrets, most developing democracies abuse this privilege to declare anything and everything a ‘state secret’ in order to suppress, control or simply misinform the citizenry. - But more importantly, rather than just releasing historical information, the Bill empowers any citizen to request any contemporary information held by state and private entities and expect a response within three weeks. http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/-/2274560/2969520/-/xlyx8… -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Taking Free Basics in Kenya for a spin.
by Nanjira Sambuli 24 Nov '15

24 Nov '15

Anyone else tested it? https://medium.com/@ninanjira/taking-free-basics-in-kenya-for-a-spin-87d2a6… <https://medium.com/@ninanjira/taking-free-basics-in-kenya-for-a-spin-87d2a6…>

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Fwd: New academic vacancies at Computeroxy
by waudo siganga 24 Nov '15

24 Nov '15

This could interest some interested in academic postings abroad: ----- Original message ----- From: Richard Huber <richard.huber(a)computeroxy.com> To: info(a)cskonline.org Subject: New academic vacancies at Computeroxy Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2015 08:30:02 +0100 computeroxy Dear Colleague, We are pleased to present you our specialised newsletter including your academic vacancies in schools of computer, electrical and mathematical sciences and engineering at Computeroxy.com worldwide. Australia * Associate Professor/Professor of Maintenance Engineering School of Engineering and Information Technology Charles Darwin University[1] PRIORITY! * Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Computer Science Research School of Computer Science Australian National University[2] PRIORITY! Austria * PostDoc-Assistant in the Software Engineering The Alpen-Adria- Universitaet Klagenfurt[3] PRIORITY! Belgium * Post Doctoral Position in Pure Mathematics Department of Mathematics, KU Leuven[4] Canada * Tenure-Track Faculty Teaching Position in Computer Science Department of Computer Science University of British Columbia[5] PRIORITY! * Tenure-Track Research Position(s) in Computer Science Department of Computer Science University of British Columbia[6] PRIORITY! * Associate Professor of Pure Mathematics Mathematical and Computational Sciences, University of Toronto[7] * Assistant Professor of Statistics Department of Statistics, University of Toronto[8] * Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Edward S. Rogers Sr. Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Toronto[9] * Assistant Professor of Mathematical and Computational Sciences Mathematical and Computational Sciences, University of Toronto[10] China * Faculty Positions in Mechanical and Energy Engineering South University of Science and Technology of China (SUSTC)[11] PRIORITY! * Faculty positions in School of Information Science and Technology ShanghaiTech University China[12] PRIORITY! * Head of Department of Computer Science The South University of Science and Technology (SUSTC) [13] PRIORITY! * Dean of Science, Dean of Engineering, Dean of Life and Health Science The South University of Science and Technology (SUSTC) [14] PRIORITY! Colombia * Postdoc Position: Unacloud Project The Systems and Computing Engineering Department Universidad de los Andes[15] PRIORITY! * Assistant professor of Information systems The Systems and Computing Engineering Department Universidad de los Andes[16] PRIORITY! * Assistant professor of Formal Methods The Systems and Computing Engineering Department Universidad de los Andes[17] PRIORITY! * Assistant professor of Software Engineering The Systems and Computing Engineering Department Universidad de los Andes[18] PRIORITY! Denmark * Assistant Lecturers in Computer Science Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen[19] Germany * Research Associate in Electrical Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, University of Paderborn[20] * Research Fellows in IT Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, University of Paderborn[21] * Research Fellows in Electronics Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, University of Paderborn[22] * Research Fellows in Power Electronics Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, University of Paderborn[23] * 2 Research Assistants in Systems & Circuit Design System & Circuit Technology Design, Universität Paderborn[24] * Research Associate in System & Circuit Design System & Circuit Technology Design, Universität Paderborn[25] * Researcher in Mobile Internet Institute of computer science, Chair Mobile and Distributed Systems, The Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich[26] * Researcher in CS Institute of computer science, Chair Mobile and Distributed Systems, The Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich[27] * Researcher in Cyber Security Institute of computer science, Chair Mobile and Distributed Systems, The Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich[28] * University Professor of Mathematical Optimization Universität Siegen[29] * University Professor of Numerical Analysis Universität Siegen[30] Hong Kong * Professors of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management The Chineese University of Hong Kong[31] PRIORITY! * Professor / Associate Professor in Engineering Management (Aviation Management) The Hong Kong Polytechnic University[32] PRIORITY! * Professor / Associate Professor in Product and Process Design (Robotics) The Hong Kong Polytechnic University[33] PRIORITY! * Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Computer Science Department of Computer Science Hong Kong Baptist University[34] PRIORITY! * Research Assistant Professor in Health Data Analytics Department of Computer Science Hong Kong Baptist University[35] PRIORITY! * Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Power Systems / Power Electronics / Control and Automation The Hong Kong Polytechnic University[36] PRIORITY! * Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors of Robotics and Automation Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering The Chinese University of Hong Kong[37] PRIORITY! * Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors of Energy and Environmental Engineering Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering The Chinese University of Hong Kong[38] PRIORITY! Ireland * Head of Department of VIsual and Human Centred Computing Dundalk Institute of Technology Ireland[39] PRIORITY! * Postdoc recruitment in Computer Science and Electronic and Electrical Engineering CONNECT, Trinity College of Dublin, Ireland[40] PRIORITY! * PhD Studentship in Video Streaming/SDN University College Cork[41] Netherlands * Unique Fellowship for Top Female Scientists The Delft Technology Fellowship[42] PRIORITY! * Phd Position in 3D Computer Vision Faculty of Science, Utrecht University [43] New Zealand * Lecturer for Computer Science - Graphics Department of Computer Science, University of Auckland, New Zealand[44] PRIORITY! * The Dr John Gallagher Chair in Engineering School of Engineering The University of Waikato[45] PRIORITY! Qatar * Two faculty positions in Computer Science Carnegie Mellon University (Qatar campus)[46] PRIORITY! * Two postdoctoral teaching positions in Computer Science Carnegie Mellon University (Qatar campus)[47] PRIORITY! Saudi Arabia * Faculty positions in Computer Science King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)[48] PRIORITY! * Faculty positions in Electrical Engineering King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)[49] PRIORITY! * Faculty positions in Statistics King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)[50] PRIORITY! * Faculty position in Mathematical Biology King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)[51] PRIORITY! * Professor (all levels) in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)[52] PRIORITY! * Professor (all levels) in Data Integration King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)[53] PRIORITY! * Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or a related discipline King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)[54] PRIORITY! Singapore * PhD Programme Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)[55] PRIORITY! United Arab Emirates * Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering College of Engineering, Ajman University[56] * Lecturer in Computer Engineering College of Information Technology, Ajman University[57] * Lecturer in Information Technology College of Information Technology, Ajman University[58] * Assistant Professor in Information Systems College of Information Technology, Ajman University[59] United Kingdom * Senior Teaching Fellow in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Electronics & Computer Science, University of Southampton[60] * Senior Teaching Fellow in Computer Science Electronics & Computer Science, University of Southampton[61] * Associate Professorship of Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing Mathematical Institue, University of Oxford[62] * Research Associate in Mathematics Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics, University of Cambridge[63] * Research Associate in Number Theory Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics, University of Cambridge[64] * Research Associate in General Relativity Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics, University of Cambridge[65] * Postdoctoral Research Associate in Probability Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics, University of Cambridge[66] United States * Instructor of Engineering Georgia Perimeter College[67] PRIORITY! * Backe Chair in Renewable Energy U.A. 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Re: [kictanet] Marketing Job - Printing Company
by Yusuf Tajbhai 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

Hi, Anyone one looking for a Marketing Job in a Printing Firm, kindly DM me. Should have a valid driving license and his own car preferably. Thanks. On Mon, Nov 23, 2015 at 12:00 PM, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: ICT Value Awards Nomination (Odhiambo Washington) > 2. Re: ICT Value Awards Nomination (Mildred Achoch) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2015 23:01:11 +0300 > From: Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] ICT Value Awards Nomination > Message-ID: > < > CAAdA2WMzP-8dTBTqYO0TkHx16L5UnoZTuXBR+No-_Kep++MtDw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > You nominated yourself? Okay:-) > > On 21 November 2015 at 17:43, Mildred Achoch via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > Hi all, > > > > It was through this list that I found out about the ICT Value Awards. I > > nominated myself and was informed today that I am a finalist in two > > categories! ICT Manager of the Year award and ICT Leadership award. > > > > Regards, > > Mildred Achoch. > > > > Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! > > http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > kictanet mailing list > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > > > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/odhiambo%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, > Odhiambo WASHINGTON, > Nairobi,KE > +254733744121/+254722743223 > "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler." >

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ICT Value Awards Nomination
by Mildred Achoch 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

Hi all, It was through this list that I found out about the ICT Value Awards. I nominated myself and was informed today that I am a finalist in two categories! ICT Manager of the Year award and ICT Leadership award. Regards, Mildred Achoch. Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com

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Coming Soon: Free Internet to Rural Areas (There is never a free ride)
by Ali Hussein 20 Nov '15

20 Nov '15

Listers I'm really concerned about the continued silence of the Regulator regarding Zero-Rating of certain services bundled by telcos in this country in partnership with the big boys and girls of the Internet. Are we not clear how this continued silence and tacit approval of this practice that had basically been outlawed in their home countries is going to impact our nascent Internet economy? http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Free-Internet-to-rural-areas/-/996/2960730… We deserve some action from the Communication Authority. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad

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Agency sets Sh250m minimum capital for Konza city investors
by Ali Hussein 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

Listers Interesting article in the Business Daily today. IN SUMMARY Investors eyeing space at Konza Techno City will be required to raise between Sh250 million and Sh2.6 billion for various projects earmarked for phase one, a document from Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) indicates. Investors are also required to focus on technology, engineering and innovation projects, with the demands meant to lock out land speculators. The expression of interest will close on January 30, 2016 after which evaluation of the bids will be undertaken, setting the stage for investment flows starting next year. This is laudable and commendable. I'm however looking for incentives and push for the local companies & startups who may not have the millions to invest in the real estate but are brimming with ideas and enthusiasm. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad

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CYBER CRIME LEGISLATION
by Joseph Amuke 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

Am attending a Digital Wellness Programme in South Africa and am wondering whether we have well developed Cyber Crime Legislation and Acceptable Use Policy for ICT in Schools in Kenya. Joseph Amuke Youth and Gender Development Officer

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 102, Issue 18
by Nanjira Sambuli 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

Have been trying to get the CA to point me to the right persons to engage on Zero-Rating and Net Neutrality considerations to no success. Therefore, I suggest putting together a brief on the subject matter, and the problem with "free Internet" as posited, for theirs and the public's information. Regards, Nanjira. Sent from my iPhone. > On 18 Nov 2015, at 09:42, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Coming Soon: Free Internet to Rural Areas (There is never > a free ride) (Ali Hussein) > 2. Re: Coming Soon: Free Internet to Rural Areas (There is never > a free ride) (Ali Hussein) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 09:29:16 +0300 > From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > To: James Kagwe <kagwejg(a)gmail.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Coming Soon: Free Internet to Rural Areas > (There is never a free ride) > Message-ID: <022298EF-15BD-4D91-8800-B4795ECF1F6B(a)hussein.me.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > James > > The bigger issue is why aren't the rural areas connected? This is where most economic activity happens. We keep on deluding ourselves that most economic activities happen in the cities. > > The other issue is that there really is nothing free in this world. Facebook needs eyeballs to drive their business model. And that model is primarily advertising. How do we encourage local content of all that is available on the 'free internet' is Facebook driven content? > > More importantly what happens to the Ma3Racers of the world if the market is skewed against them because they don't have the war chest of Facebook to enter into deals with telcos to offer zero-rated services? > > This Net Neutrality issue needs to be addressed by all stakeholders exhaustively otherwise the perception that the Regulator and Policy Makers either:- > > 1. Don't care about this issue > 2. Or have no clue about what it is > > will continue to persist. And I will continue to be the Mad Man in the village. :-) > > Ali Hussein > Principal > Hussein & Associates > +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > Skype: abu-jomo > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim > Blog: www.alyhussein.com > > "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Gy?rgyi > > Sent from my iPad > >> On 18 Nov 2015, at 8:52 AM, James Kagwe <kagwejg(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Looking at it from the other side of the fence, the truth is that Internet service providers in Kenya including the Telcos have maintained the price of internet quite high even for the middle class living in urban areas. Most of us can only enjoy reliable internet in the office only. This is even after Kenya connected to at least 4 undersea cables. >> >> Given the prevailing circumstances there's no hope for reliable and affordable Internet to the rurals in the near future. This is with the benefits of Internet as demonstrated by research not withstanding. I don't see anything wrong with what they're doing. In any case we in Nairobi and other urban areas will continue paying the unreasonable costs as we have been doing in the past. >> >> James >> >>> On Nov 18, 2015 8:16 AM, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> Listers >>> >>> I'm really concerned about the continued silence of the Regulator regarding Zero-Rating of certain services bundled by telcos in this country in partnership with the big boys and girls of the Internet. Are we not clear how this continued silence and tacit approval of this practice that had basically been outlawed in their home countries is going to impact our nascent Internet economy? >>> >>> http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Free-Internet-to-rural-areas/-/996/2960730… >>> >>> We deserve some action from the Communication Authority. >>> >>> Ali Hussein >>> Principal >>> Hussein & Associates >>> +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 >>> >>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>> Skype: abu-jomo >>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>> Blog: www.alyhussein.com >>> >>> "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Gy?rgyi >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kagwejg%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. >

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Fwd: Call for Evaluation Consultant: ICT4Democracy in East Africa Network
by Grace Githaiga 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

ListersThis might be of interest to some of you. Please note the tight deadline. RgdsGrace From: Ashnah Kalemera <ashnah(a)cipesa.org> Date: Tuesday, 3 November 2015 Subject: Call for Evaluation Consultant: ICT4Democracy in East Africa Network To: ict4dem <ict4dem(a)googlegroups.com> Dear All, Please note the call below and share widely within your networks. Thanks. The Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) is seeking an evaluation consultant to establish the achievements, outcome and challenges registered by the ICT4Democracy in East Africa Network during the period November 2013 – October 2015. The evaluation will assess the appropriateness, effectiveness and outcomes of the network in relation to the program objectives.Closing date for applications: 17:00 hours East African Time (EAT) on Thursday November 19, 2015Further details on the scope, eligibility and how to apply are available here.Regards,Ashnah -- Ashnah Kalemera Programmes Associate Mobile: +256 (0) 773 325 435|Office: +256 (0) 414 289 502 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) Plot 156-158 Mutesa II Road, Ntinda | Kampala, Uganda www.cipesa.org | @cipesaug | www.facebook.com/cipesaug -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ICT for Democracy in East Africa" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ICT4Dem+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Lillian Nalwoga Mobile: +256 (0) 712 204 335|Office: +256 (0) 414 289 502 Twitter: @lilna ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) Plot 156-158 Mutesa II Road, Ntinda | Kampala, Uganda www.cipesa.org | @cipesaug | www.facebook.com/cipesaug _______________________________________________ Apc.africa mailing list Info and options: http://lists.apc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/apc.africa To unsubscribe, email apc.africa-unsubscribe(a)lists.apc.org

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