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Fwd: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN News Alert -- Apply Now: Experts in Consumer Protections, Economics and Security Needed for New gTLD Program Review
by Barrack Otieno 04 Nov '15

04 Nov '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2015 07:26:12 +0000 Subject: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN News Alert -- Apply Now: Experts in Consumer Protections, Economics and Security Needed for New gTLD Program Review To: "alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> [ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-11-02-en ________________________________ Apply Now: Experts in Consumer Protections, Economics and Security Needed for New gTLD Program Review 2 November 2015 ICANN today announced that it extended the application deadline for participation on the community-based team that will review the New gTLD Program in regard to competition, consumer trust and consumer choice (CCT). Experts in consumer protections, economics and security are highly desired, and geographic diversity will be taken into account when selecting review team member. Any travel required will be funded by ICANN. The deadline for expressing interest is 13 November 2013 at 11:59 UTC. Apply Now!<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/call-volunteers-cct-rt-2015-10-01-en> Participants selected as CCT Review Team members will pioneer an ongoing effort to track and examine data about the domain name industry and system. Their analysis of how new gTLDs are affecting the market place and the Internet's root zone will impact future rounds of the New gTLD Program through potential changes to policy. Enhancing competition, choice and trust in the domain name space are key goals of the New gTLD Program, and the Internet community has a vested interest in determining whether new gTLDs have delivered on these promises. CCT Review Team members will represent the broader community in determining these conclusions. Team members will be chosen in December 2015 and work is scheduled to begin in January 2016. Participants are expected to work closely with one another and there will be opportunities to network with other fellow community members. The CCT Review Team will set its own schedule for data collection, analysis and reporting, with the goal of producing its final report by 31 December 2016. The review of the New gTLD Program in regard to competition, consumer trust and consumer choice is mandated by ICANN's Affirmation of Commitments. The review team is tasked with examining "the extent to which the introduction or expansion of gTLDs has promoted competition, consumer trust and consumer choice, as well as effectiveness of (a) the application and evaluation process, and (b) safeguards put in place to mitigate issues involved in the introduction or expansion." The team will consider multiple inputs in its deliberation, including metrics recommended by the Internet community. ICANN has been collecting data for those metrics and recently created a webpage<https://www.icann.org/resources/reviews/cct/metrics> where this information is displayed. Other metrics were captured in global surveys of Internet users and domain name registrants, and through an economic study. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Are you workingor interetsed in Data and Society?
by Mose Karanja 03 Nov '15

03 Nov '15

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 Data and Society, a NewYork-based organization, is looking to fill up its 2016-2017 Fellows roster. The fellows will be working on questions and issues surrounding effects of increased data in society from an opportunity/challenges perspective. Read more and apply if interested by December 1 2015: http://goo.gl/6BPrJY - -- Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja | PGP: 0x1529552F -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: Mailvelope v1.2.3 Comment: https://www.mailvelope.com wsFcBAEBCAAQBQJWOP/5CRD9FdIdFSlVLwAA+HcP/jsNr07V+wgVvcws3G7A HNSqSs4XZB7wfiMM0ngun1S5o2Xwy16pxOk53DvevXp33tSUTYWjmGTF8c0h xf1ZKITKgEsotQPRB9r3143bEKezu1vKODAtEqL9Y7s/J353gxNixjVU+KBy yaPIKGudAcQEPsGyoxK6o/RfDiDVPVKMwvVaivE/9HB1lVUhMhElh3pOenGf Yc3Y4DQrYGZ7HwUCk+FqvS7dX7CrEwJ3m4jfTQnQ+uDLVX3tQS9OL0N/guwq XFUir4TTuTUlhFWxMbtV8Fhv7ZYu+j9r9Jef6SoamtkU41tm8EDCfdw0xUXF LBKU52/dDEArXIgboU+Psi4qbrfWVn5EKcaPqmj7Z5z8cSSlZE/0RfAq/9AS QIgyKEXEvdsQL1/IhkZqD7oLqF6RUfHLVirqE42TD0MOSUXlPUPBFT94fkuK JrK88j4ACkqki4wQ8lkOhLq7wuqKWwQkBl/AIrY5+q/dUSbsRT4qe9ac8jH6 M2B6VHJeFy5XYj9zWabsZ4trHbt+t6219vxCnMHfSuijFNmCTl24wl2ibtgs 7n7uRnUX7rDaEJX5c0PDXLz4o2DPFKYXKgYk/nAPJbGV42VSwhnKlZ5H1a+e pGwHhyvorxbJq8vDsdgtpZ14+khNAkHVLWg1kXEX0rP82MI7XT+iwU1X/uZU vUma =ECag -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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Fwd: ICT Authority Chanuka Newsletter: October 2015
by Phyllis Nyambura 03 Nov '15

03 Nov '15

Listers, Below is the ICT Authority Quarterly newsletter. You can reach me for any further information. Message from the Chief Executive Officer *Looking at ICT in Government through one lens* Two years ago, when the ICT Authority was formed our vision was that of consolidation of ICT functions across government. This was necessitated by the fact that the management, support and acquisition of ICT goods and services was often fragmented and uncoordinated leading to duplications, wastage and difficulties in sharing data across systems. This has also exposed Government Systems to poor software licensing regimes, inefficient support services and cyber threats. To address this challenge we started by developing the Government Enterprise Architecture (GEA) and key domain standards in collaboration with Kenya Bureau of Standards. We have so far established a working framework with all public entities. Check standards here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cJ7H_R9E0F_VyMtynBcBcrPVrsu_aqxCCwKXGZtScS11…> We are now following up with compliance, with support from relevant government organs and effective mid-October, 2015 the Authority will oversee the below: 1. Guide the acquisition of ICT goods and services and implementation of ICT projects for all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA's). 2. Sign Service Level Agreements with MDAs to govern the quality of services provided to them under the Frameworks agreements. 3. Determine whether new requirements from MDA's can be met within an existing Framework Agreement and engage with new or existing vendors to meet new requirements. 4. Work with MDA's in compliance of the guidelines and standards. This is a welcome move to us and our stakeholders as we look into building a more receptive, robust and largescale ICT use in public service. For more information on this do contact us at *communications(a)ict.go.ke* Wishing you a productive last quarter of 2015. *Eng. Victor Kyalo,* *Chief Executive Officer* *ICT Authority* *Establishment of Enterprise Kenya (EK)* We are looking to operationalize Enterprise Kenya,a national accelerator, responsible for nurturing ICT innovations in the country. The initiative will provide entrepreneurs with needed support across the innovation value chain from idea to growth to scaling stages. The accelerator will be domiciled at ICT Authority. The key areas of focus will be: - Scaling up ICT start - ups to commercialization. To this end, innovators will be introduced to experts in the ICT industry as well as potential customers. - Enterprise Kenya will invest financially to selected potential innovators. - Facilitate Export - Innovators will participate in trade related forums - Secure Investment advice - A professional private Equity Fund Manager will be contracted to oversee day to day administration of the National ICT Innovation Fund A board sub-committee comprising of 4 members has been selected and approved . We anticipate to complete the following by December 2015. Appointment of ; - Acting Head of EK Secretariat - Private Sector members (6 including chair) of EK - Working Team Advisory Council - Council of Patrons This initiative is spearheaded by His Excellency The President of the Republic of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, who pledged KES 1 billion as seed fund to jump start Enterprise Kenya during the Kenya ICT Innovation held on 3rd and 4th March 2015. Additional funds will be from the private sector. Investors will benefit from acquiring equity in the firms under Enterprise Kenya. *Explore Kenya's history through accessing images and video online* An online portal will be made available from December 2015 to allow citizens to view and purchase copies of Kenya historical images. The team has so far scanned and indexed over 40,000 images out of a collection of nearly 1 million images and documents from the Kenya News Agency archive. The ICT Authority is implementing the digitization of the images. Read more <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cJ7H_R9E0F_VyMtynBcBcrPVrsu_aqxCCwKXGZtScS11…> View photos here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cJ7H_R9E0F_VyMtynBcBcrPVrsu_aqxCCwKXGZtScS11…> *More Government agencies now ready to share their data publicly* 31 government agencies out of a total of 262 have shared their data on the Kenya Open Data platform. The Kenya Open Data Initiative launched their new portal in July 2015, and has seen the number of datasets grow to 692 from 680 in just a few months. In addition, Kenya Open Data has launched a budget app http://budget.opendata.go.ke/ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cJ7H_R9E0F_VyMtynBcBcrPVrsu_aqxCCwKXGZtScS11…> that makes it easy for citizens, officials and other stakeholders to interact with budget data and enhance engagement in transparency in financial planning at the National Level. To increase data surfacing, KODI has introduced the Open Data Fellows program that embeds eight fellows in three government ministries (Agricultural Food and Fisheries Authority - AFFA, The Auditor General's Office (KENAO), National Transport and Safety Authority - NTSA) and Kiambu County Government. In July, the portal was awarded as one of the top 3 open data portals worldwide in award scheme sponsored by Bloomberg and Open Data Institute. View new open data portal https://www.opendata.go.ke/ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cJ7H_R9E0F_VyMtynBcBcrPVrsu_aqxCCwKXGZtScS11…> *Development of GoK ICT Standards complete* Government ICT standards and guidelines have been developed and completed. Key thematic areas that have been considered for standards include: 1. Infrastructure 2. Information security 3. Application systems 4. Information Management 5. ICT Human Resource Management 6. IT Governance A circular has been issued to ministries, Departments and Agencies(MDA's) to comply with the standards. A third stakeholder workshop is being organized for the heads of ICT in ministries and agencies to sensitize them on the standards compliance and how to develop their own Enterprise Architectures in line with the Government Enterprise Architecture (GEA) *Further deliberations on the draft Critical Infrastructure Bill* The draft Critical Infrastructure Bill is expected to be presented to parliament in November 2015 for further deliberations before it is passed to law. Read more on the Critical Infrastructure Bill here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cJ7H_R9E0F_VyMtynBcBcrPVrsu_aqxCCwKXGZtScS11…> *Renew your driving licence online * You can now renew your driving license,book your driving test and download your interim driving license online. This service has been made possible by the National Transport and Safety Authority in conjunction with ICT Authority through the eCitizen self service portal that is user friendly. View portal here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cJ7H_R9E0F_VyMtynBcBcrPVrsu_aqxCCwKXGZtScS11…> *County ICT Roadmaps completed and key findings to success Released* Strategic partnerships are critical to County Governments ICT transformation and improved service delivery. This is according to the latest findings from the County ICT Transformation project that is spearheaded by the ICT Authority to improve counties efficiency and effectiveness in public service delivery. *Read more <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cJ7H_R9E0F_VyMtynBcBcrPVrsu_aqxCCwKXGZtScS11…>* The ICT industry is dynamic and rapidly evolves. To keep up with the changes in technology, regulatory practices, policy, changing business models and other industry issues, various research studies are carried out from time to time. Kindly click the link here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cJ7H_R9E0F_VyMtynBcBcrPVrsu_aqxCCwKXGZtScS11…> to view some of the research studies. * Kenya engineering students benefit from ICT capacity building program * 10 beneficiaries of Huawei Seeds for the Future Internship program recently attended a 2-week further training at Huawei headquarters in Shenzhen, China. This was the second batch after 9 students attended the training last year. Read more <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cJ7H_R9E0F_VyMtynBcBcrPVrsu_aqxCCwKXGZtScS11…> *Fibre optic cable linking Kenya and South Sudan Commences* Kenya and South Sudan will be connected to high speed fibre optic cable within the next 2 years thus enhancing communication and inter- border trade. Read more <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cJ7H_R9E0F_VyMtynBcBcrPVrsu_aqxCCwKXGZtScS11…> *Implementation of Digital Literacy Program in Primary schools* 25 companies submitted their Expression of Interest proposals for the provision of goods and related services for the implementation of the Digital Literacy Programme in public primary schools in Kenya. Read more <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cJ7H_R9E0F_VyMtynBcBcrPVrsu_aqxCCwKXGZtScS11…> The evaluation of the 25 companies is complete. We expect shortlisted candidates to be issued with Request for Proposal (RFP) and thereafter, an evaluation will be done to determine the winner of the tender. * 5th CIO100 Annual Symposium and Awards 2015 (5th - 6th November 2015) * ICT Authority is a partner in this year's CIO100 Symposium and award ceremony.It is a celebration of 100 organizations (and the people within them) that are using information technology in innovative ways to deliver business value, whether by creating competitive advantage, optimizing business processes, enabling growth or improving relationships with customers. For more information, visit http://www.cio.co.ke/events/cio-events/cio100-symposium-and-awards <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cJ7H_R9E0F_VyMtynBcBcrPVrsu_aqxCCwKXGZtScS11…> * Kenya News Agency web portal launch( 5th December 2015) * The Kenya News Agency will be launching an eCommerce web portal that will provide Kenyans with a platform to access digitized historical content such as photos, videos, news stories and features at a click of a button. * NASSCOM India Leadership Forum 2016 ( 10th - 12th February 2016) * Each year,the ICT Authority organizes a benchmarking tour to India for Kenya ICT companies. The delegates also get to attend the NASSCOM India Leadership Forum. The forum creates opportunities, collaborations and disseminates knowledge to thought leaders.The 2016 edition is now open for registration. *Read more <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cJ7H_R9E0F_VyMtynBcBcrPVrsu_aqxCCwKXGZtScS11…>* For a chance to participate,email *Lucy Mbuvi* at *lmbuvi(a)ict.go.ke <lmbuvi(a)ict.go.ke>* * View more events <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cJ7H_R9E0F_VyMtynBcBcrPVrsu_aqxCCwKXGZtScS11…> * *Give us your feedback:* *Email: Communications(a)ict.go.ke <Communications(a)ict.go.ke>* Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved. -- Phyllis Nyambura Communication Writer The ICT Authority Telposta Towers, 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave P.O. Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya t: + 254-020-2211960/62 | m: + 254 (0) 789396433 | e: pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke Email: info(a)ict.go.ke or communications(a)ict.go.ke Visit: www.icta.go.ke <http://www.ict.go.ke/> Become a fan: www.facebook.com/ICTAuthorityKE <http://www.facebook.com/kenyaictboard> Follow us on twitter: @ICTAuthorityKE --------------------- -- ICT Authority Telposta Towers 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 20 2211960 www.icta.go.ke

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Re: [kictanet] CA buys its staff wallets at a price of Sh6, 500 each
by nnfeischools 03 Nov '15

03 Nov '15

Kwmos2015(a)gmail.com Sent from my ALCATEL ONETOUCH PIXI 3 (3.5) On Nov 2, 2015 4:07 PM, DigitalTVAfrica via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: It is definitely surprising to read such at a time when we were still meditating on the Director General's reassuring statement on the independence of the CA. I have attached sreenshots of the DG's recent statement. On 2 Nov 2015 15:32, "Toilem Godwin via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Thanks Grace for sharing. This is what really makes me wonder, when will we ever think of the future. Most Govt agencies spend as if the world is ending today, no wonder we are in economic problems, one of the reasons given is wastage of funds. I am sure part of that money if used economically can be used to build an ICT lab somewhere in Kenya to increase Technical literacy(..hoping fund for the project won't be stolen again :-) ..... ). MTC On Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 2:05 PM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is on the spot once again for profligate spending of public funds that saw it sink Sh1.95 million into the purchase of 300 leather wallets for staff. The agency, which is the telecoms and broadcasting sector regulator, bought the wallets at a cost of Sh6,500 each or more than five times the market price, according to an audit report seen by theBusiness Daily. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/CA-buys-its-staff-wallets… _______________________________________________ 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/toilemgodwin%40gmail.… 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. -- Kind Regards, Toilem Poriot Godwin Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ‘em — WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE _______________________________________________ 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/wainaina%40digitaltva… 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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CA buys its staff wallets at a price of Sh6,500 each
by Grace Githaiga 02 Nov '15

02 Nov '15

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is on the spot once again for profligate spending of public funds that saw it sink Sh1.95 million into the purchase of 300 leather wallets for staff.The agency, which is the telecoms and broadcasting sector regulator, bought the wallets at a cost of Sh6,500 each or more than five times the market price, according to an audit report seen by theBusiness Daily. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/CA-buys-its-staff-wallets…

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Fwd: [NVK-M-Juba-Caucus] Kenya Diaspora Alliance (KDA) Recruiting a Short Term Media Specialist! [3 Attachments]
by Lydia gachungi 31 Oct '15

31 Oct '15

Allow me to share this info for those who maybe interested in the upcoming Diaspora convention and the advertised media specialist opportunity Thanks Lydia Gachungi, Communication and Information Specialist, UNESCO Juba Office Thomping, Juba, Republic of South Sudan E :Mail :* l.gachungi(a)unesco.org <l.gachungi(a)unesco.org>* Tél : +211 922 066002/ +254722803724 http://www.unesco.org/new/en/juba/home/ ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Shem Ochuodho shemochuodho(a)yahoo.com [NVK-M-Juba-Caucus]" < NVK-M-Juba-Caucus(a)yahoogroups.com> Date: 30 Oct 2015 14:51 Subject: [NVK-M-Juba-Caucus] Kenya Diaspora Alliance (KDA) Recruiting a Short Term Media Specialist! [3 Attachments] To: <kenya-diaspora(a)yahoogroups.com>, "yahoogroups" <kda-usa(a)yahoogroups.com>, "yahoogroups" <nvk-youth(a)yahoogroups.com>, "NYSA" <nysa1(a)googlegroups.com>, "nysa(a)googlegroups.com" <nysa(a)googlegroups.com>, "yahoogroups" < picta-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com>, "progressiveminds(a)googlegroups.com" < progressiveminds(a)googlegroups.com>, "yahoogroups" < nvk-invest(a)yahoogroups.com>, "Diaspora Investment Company Nairobi-Caucus" < diaspora-investment-company-nairobi-caucus(a)googlegroups.com> Cc: "dicl-nairobi-caucus(a)yahoogroups.com" < dicl-nairobi-caucus(a)yahoogroups.com>, "yahoogroups" < g47-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com>, "yahoogroups" <nvk-m-juba-caucus(a)yahoogroups.com > Hello Friends, The Kenya Diaspora Alliance (KDA) and the Diaspora Investment Club (DICL), in collaboration with partner public and private corporates are organizing a 3-day Kenya Diaspora Homecoming Convention (*KDHC-2015*) in Nairobi from *9-11 December, 2015*. The Convention aims to bring together about 500 Diaspora who will be visiting homeland during the December festive season, and deepen their engagement with stakeholders in government, private sector, civil society, development partners, and academia. In addition, the Event will attract about 100,000 Diaspora who will follow and interactively participate online. The Theme of this year’s Convention is “*Diaspora Investments in the 47 Counties*”. KDA and DICL have constituted a Global Planning Committee (GPC), a Local Organizing Committee (LOC), and also engaged an Event Coordinator (EC) to assist in the successful planning and hosting of the Convention. The latter two (LOC and EC) are based in Nairobi. On behalf of the Stakeholders/Co-organizers, KDA is soliciting for Concept Proposals for a Media Specialist. The TORs and Thematic Areas are attached. Kind regards, Shem www.kenyadiasporaalliance.org www.i-vote.net www.diasporainvestmentclub.com www.kenyadiasporanetworkingconvention.com Shem J. Ochuodho, MSc (Eng), PhD, LLD (Hon) Senior Advisor Ministry of Telecom & Postal Services Republic of South Sudan (RSS), Juba Author: Dawn of a Rainbow (2012) Cell: +211-977-232025/+211-955-021-040 Skype: shem.ochuodho __._,_.___ View attachments on the web <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NVK-M-Juba-Caucus/attachments/180596158…> ------------------------------ Posted by: Shem Ochuodho <shemochuodho(a)yahoo.com> ------------------------------ Reply via web post <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NVK-M-Juba-Caucus/conversations/message…> • Reply to sender <[email protected]?subject=Re%3A%20Kenya%20Diaspora%20Alliance%20%28KDA%29%20Recruiting%20a%20Short%20Term%20Media%20Specialist%21> • Reply to group <[email protected]?subject=Re%3A%20Kenya%20Diaspora%20Alliance%20%28KDA%29%20Recruiting%20a%20Short%20Term%20Media%20Specialist%21> • Start a New Topic <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NVK-M-Juba-Caucus/conversations/newtopi…> • Messages in this topic <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NVK-M-Juba-Caucus/conversations/topics/…> (1) ------------------------------ Check out the automatic photo album with 1 photo(s) <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NVK-M-Juba-Caucus/photos/photomatic/672…> from this topic. [image: KDHC-2015 Flyer.png] <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NVK-M-Juba-Caucus/photos/photomatic/672…> ------------------------------ Visit Your Group <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NVK-M-Juba-Caucus/info;_ylc=X3oDMTJmNGQ…> [image: Yahoo! Groups] <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo;_ylc=X3oDMTJlYTY4NjVwBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkA…> • Privacy <https://info.yahoo.com/privacy/us/yahoo/groups/details.html> • Unsubscribe <NVK-M-Juba-Caucus-unsubscribe(a)yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe> • Terms of Use <https://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/terms/> . __,_._,___

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STATEMENT BY CA ON THE PROPOSED STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS) BILL, 2015
by Alwala, Rachel 30 Oct '15

30 Oct '15

Dear Listers, I thought you may want to see the statement from the Director General in response to the proposed Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2015. Forwarded for your reference. Regards, Rachel Alwala Assistant Director/Communications and External Affairs Communications Authority of Kenya PO Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 Tel: +254 703 042000 Email: alwala(a)ca.go.ke Website: www.ca.go.ke

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Kenya lost Sh15bn through cybercrime last year
by Grace Githaiga 29 Oct '15

29 Oct '15

Kenyan firms lost Sh15 billion through cybercrime last year, with the public sector being the most affected, a new report says. The report states that despite efforts by the government to fight cybercrime, Kenya is still ill-equipped.Mechanisms for successfully fighting, tracking and calculating cybercrime losses are not well established, the report says.It notes that most attacks are committed by staff and are very sophisticated, taking at least 120 days to detect.Other common attacks are telecommunications threats, social media, online and mobile banking, mobile money fraud and cyber espionage. http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Kenya-lost-Sh15bn-through-cybercrime-last-…

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[kictanet] http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/information-cs-disowns-cak-amendment
by Barrack Otieno 29 Oct '15

29 Oct '15

Listers, http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/information-cs-disowns-cak-amendment an interesting turn of events,i suppose for the better? Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 101, Issue 32
by Mose Karanja 28 Oct '15

28 Oct '15

To those interested on catching up on the latest Freedom House's Intenet Freedom Report launch, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3oiURFvhQU Grace Githaiga will be commenting via Hangouts. The global report, just released, is here: https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world/freedom-world-2015#.VjDFKa4rL… The Kenyan part is attached. On 14 October 2015 at 18:14, <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. Fwd: Freedom on the Net 2015 Report Launch (Mose Karanja) > 2. Proposed Amendments to KICA in Statute Law Misc. Amendment > Bill 2015 (Victor Kapiyo) > 3. Re: Proposed Amendments to KICA in Statute Law Misc. > Amendment Bill 2015 (Ali Hussein) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Mose Karanja <mosekaranja(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: > Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 16:00:42 +0300 > Subject: [kictanet] Fwd: Freedom on the Net 2015 Report Launch > The Freedom House Internet Freedom report will be released two weeks from > now. Our very own Grace Githaiga will be Hanging Out with the launch team. > You can stream it live using the link provided. > > Moses > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Freedom House <fhevents(a)freedomhouse.org> > Date: 13 October 2015 at 20:48 > Subject: Freedom on the Net 2015 Report Launch > > > > Email not displaying correctly? > View it in your browser > <http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=i%2FBKfMSKmfV1J01VIDxA1I8qOD5…> > . > Freedom House Events *Freedom on the Net 2015* > > > *Wednesday, October 28, 2015 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. * > > > Please join us for the launch of* Freedom on the Net 2015*, the latest > edition of Freedom House’s annual assessment of internet access, > censorship, and internet user rights in 65 countries around the world. This > year’s event will highlight the advances and setbacks in internet freedom > over the past year, emerging threats to digital media, and the challenges > these trends pose to U.S. foreign policy. > > *Breakfast and registration will begin at 8:30 a.m.* > > > <http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=2l%2FP4dxU6Daqwxl3Il1TwI8qOD5…> > > > *Google Washington, D.C. 25 Massachusetts Ave, NW Suite 900 Washington, DC > 20001* > > > > > *CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE* > <http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=nePkvi0lWjF2JDWV4HRBK%2Fp55ns…> > > *Program* > > > *Introductory Remarks *The Honorable Brian Schatz (D-HI) > United States Senate > > Ross LaJeunesse > Global Head of Free Expression & International Relations, Google > > Daniel Calingaert > Executive Vice President, Freedom House > > Sanja Kelly > *Freedom on the Net* Project Director, Freedom House > > > *Panelists *Chinmayi Arun > Research Director, Centre for Communication Governance > National Law University, Dehli > > Eileen Donahoe > Director of Global Affairs, Human Rights Watch > Former U.S. Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council > > Gady Epstein > Media Editor, *The Economist * > > *Google Hangout Participants* > Grace Githaiga > Associate, Kenya ICT Action Network > > Tetyana Lokot > Contributing Editor for RuNet Echo > <http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=CXWdbSomfR5upLasEcqFJI8qOD5Hq…> > Ukraine > > Special thank you to Google for sponsoring the launch of *Freedom on the > Net 2015.* > > Follow on Twitter > <http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=PXm5x1CiJlVWs4zMW0wMeY8qOD5Hq…> > Friend on Facebook > <http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=qa7eU3emw4Y%2FlxYitbBwfI8qOD5…> > fhevents(a)freedomhouse.org > > *Our mailing address is:* > 1850 M Street NW, Suite 1100 > Washington, DC 20036 > > unsubscribe from this list > <http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=DZzByMBO059cpj8YBpV7So8qOD5Hq…> > update subscription preferences > <http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=mUB7g%2FEyIQz6nZ8LUUhX1I8qOD5…> > > > [image: empowered by Salsa] <http://www.salsalabs.com/?email> > > > > -- > Mose Karanja > +254 724 162536 | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> > PGP: 0x1529552F > <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Victor Kapiyo <vkapiyo(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: > Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 16:44:52 +0300 > Subject: [kictanet] Proposed Amendments to KICA in Statute Law Misc. > Amendment Bill 2015 > Dear all, > > Pls see below, link to the Statute Law Misc. Amendment Bill 2015, which > proposes to amend several laws, including KICA. > > According to the objects and reasons: > > Kenya Information And Communications Act, of 1998 - Firstly to align it > with the Competitions Act, 2014 in respect of the criteria for being a > dominant market undertaking and secondly to harmonize the regulation making > power so that it is exercised by the Cabinet Secretary in consultation with > the Authority. > > The Competition Act (No. 12 of 2010 - The Bill seeks to amend the > Competition Act so as to clarify that the power to Prescribe, as specified > in the Act is to be exercised by the Cabinet Secretary in consultation with > the Authority. > > > http://kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/bills/2015/StatuteLaw__Miscel… > > Victor Kapiyo > > ==================================================== > *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig > Ziglar* > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: > Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 18:00:23 +0300 > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Proposed Amendments to KICA in Statute Law Misc. > Amendment Bill 2015 > Victor > > Thanks for sharing. Even without reading the proposed amendments I raise a > serious red flag regarding the proposed abrogation of powers that have to > do with regulation to the executive. What then is the purpose of a > supposedly independent CA? > > *Ali Hussein* > > *Hussein & Associates* > > > > Tel: +254 770 906375/ 713 601113 > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > > Skype: abu-jomo > > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim > <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> > > Blog: www.alyhussein.com > > > 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, Oct 14, 2015 at 4:44 PM, Victor Kapiyo via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Dear all, >> >> Pls see below, link to the Statute Law Misc. Amendment Bill 2015, which >> proposes to amend several laws, including KICA. >> >> According to the objects and reasons: >> >> Kenya Information And Communications Act, of 1998 - Firstly to align it >> with the Competitions Act, 2014 in respect of the criteria for being a >> dominant market undertaking and secondly to harmonize the regulation making >> power so that it is exercised by the Cabinet Secretary in consultation with >> the Authority. >> >> The Competition Act (No. 12 of 2010 - The Bill seeks to amend the >> Competition Act so as to clarify that the power to Prescribe, as specified >> in the Act is to be exercised by the Cabinet Secretary in consultation with >> the Authority. >> >> >> http://kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/bills/2015/StatuteLaw__Miscel… >> >> Victor Kapiyo >> >> ==================================================== >> *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig >> Ziglar* >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/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. 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