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DOT KE PREMIUM DOMAIN NAMES AUCTION
by Vincent Nyaga 12 Nov '21

12 Nov '21

Dear Listers, "With the ongoing auction of premium .KE domain names, the process has been smooth and seamless with a number of domain names under "BUY NOW OPTION" having been bought within the first week of the auction.' 'Key things that spiked the demand for these names are' Read article here [ https://t.co/kQAxqoOnAW?amp=1 | https://bit.ly/3opViwy ] Kind Regards, Vincent Nyagah, Marketing & Communications Executive Tel: +254 713 116 353

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You can now get a Community networks license in Kenya
by Mwendwa Kivuva 10 Nov '21

10 Nov '21

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) formulated a Licensing and Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks <https://www.ca.go.ke/public-consultation-on-draft-licensing-and-shared-spec…>, with contributions from KICTANet, the entire community, and other partners (the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, and supported by the United Kingdom’s Digital Access Programme) CA has released the guidelines, application forms, and compliance forms for operators to apply for the community network license under the Unified Licensing Framework. The documents currently on the CA website are; 1. Community Network and Service Provider-CNSP Lice <https://www.ca.go.ke/document/community-network-and-service-provider-cnsp-l…> nse 2. Community Network and Service Provider – Compliance Return Form <https://www.ca.go.ke/document/community-network-and-service-provider-compli…> 3. Application Form For Community Network and Service Provider License 1-TL-8.0 <https://www.ca.go.ke/document/application-form-for-community-network-and-se…> Community networks are now under the regulatory ambit in Kenya. The license application fee is Ksh1000, with an annual renewal fee of KSh5000. The license is valid for 10 years. The community network will be limited to a subcounty. This is considered affordable compared to the lowest fee in the Network Facilities Provider license where an initial license fee is Sh200,000. If any community networks operator or prospective operator needs support in applying for the license, they can contact CA or KICTANet for help. Find More details on Comunity Networks from the KICTANet website https://www.kictanet.or.ke/category/community-networks/ Best Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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Final call to submit a session for 2022 Mozilla festival
by wanjiru muya 02 Nov '21

02 Nov '21

Hello, Last week to participate in the Call for Proposals for MozFest 2022 open till November 5th! Submit A Session Idea for MozFest <https://bit.ly/3ajHey1>! MozFest is a unique hybrid: part art, tech, and society convening, part maker festival, and the premiere gathering for activists in diverse global movements fighting for a more humane digital world. The Call for Proposals is open to anyone interested in the role tech plays in our lives. You don’t need specific expertise or skills to host a session; all you need is a great idea, project, design theory, campaign, or personal experience that you would like to unpack and collaborate on with a global community. MozFest is looking for collaborative, participatory, and inclusive sessions, workshops, skillshares, immersive art projects, and more that interrogate AI, propelling it towards global justice. If you or someone you know is interested in leading a session at MozFest this year, you can learn more here about the process. <https://mzl.la/3FhwDSN> Bests Muya, MozFest Ambassador.

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Facebook Community Standards
by Mutemi wa Kiama 30 Oct '21

30 Oct '21

What are these community standards and who determines them? Why would this comment on NTSA's page, a government service institution, be considered to be against Those standards? Shared with consent. Warm regards, Mutemi wa Kiama Thoughts become things... choose the good ones! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Public Intellectual, Social Justice & Social Accountability Entrepreneur, Strategic Planning & Organizational Development Facilitator, Strategic Communications, Movement Building Coach, Human Rights Defender, #DevolutionIsRevolution Champion. The Wanjiku Agenda Kenya Foundation (WAKenya) Ordinary, fearless Kenyans. https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwin-mutemi-wa-kiama-1aa51615/ Sauti Ya Wanjiku Social Movement www.sautiyawanjiku.com https://www.facebook.com/wanjikurevolutionkenya https://twitter.com/WanjikuRevolt https://twitter.com/MutemiWaKiama http://www.scribd.com/wmkenya "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~Margaret Mead

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RSIF Virtual Pre-Conference, 16-17 November 2021
by ALLAN OCHOLA 30 Oct '21

30 Oct '21

The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (*icipe) *in collaboration with University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) is extending an open invitation to an online dialogue on building capacity for science, technology, and innovation in Africa on 16th and 17th November 2021. This pre-conference will bring together key science, technology, and higher education stakeholders, with the objective of i) sharing key relevant advances in science, technology, and innovation (STI) and higher education in Africa and globally; and ii) reviewing key achievements and progress of the African government-led Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology flagship program, the RSIF to date. We will receive input from participants on how to enhance PASET RSIF’s relevance to countries and contribution to private sector development. The insights will inform RSIF's future planning and implementation. RSIF aims to support Ph.D. students, post-doctoral scientists, and universities in SSA to establish high-quality training, research, and innovation environments and to develop institutional capacity for the benefit of the whole region. The event is organized by the RSIF ( www.rsif-paset.org) Regional Coordination Unit, the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) (www.icipe.org) in collaboration with University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (www.um6p.ma) The meeting outcomes will inform our continued Covid-response and effective contribution to the SDGs and climate goals; Building of research capacity; and Way forward for science funding in Africa, and RSIF specifically. Together we lay out agreed-on actions and outcomes for the network as we look ahead to the upcoming RSIF Conference in Morocco in May 2022. More information and how you can register here <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rsif-virtual-pre-conference-16-17-november-202…> . Best wishes, Allan

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DotKE PREMIUM DOMAIN NAME AUCTION - REGISTRATION LINK
by Vincent Nyaga 29 Oct '21

29 Oct '21

Dear Listers, I hope this finds you well. The registration link for the KeNIC premium domain names auction is available. [ https://auction.kenic.or.ke/ | Register here ] Thank you. Kind Regards, Vincent Nyagah, Marketing & Communications Executive Tel: +254 713 116 353

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Angel Fair Africa: Female Investors To Back 12 African Tech Ventures
by Eric M K Osiakwan 29 Oct '21

29 Oct '21

https://itedgenews.ng/2021/10/29/angel-fair-africa-female-investors-to-back… Eric here Sent from my iPhone

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DotKE SECOND LEVEL DOMAIN NAMES AUCTION: MESSAGE FROM KeNIC CEO
by Vincent Nyaga 28 Oct '21

28 Oct '21

Dear Listers, KeNIC is launching the second auction for premium Second Level Domain Names (SLD). The Second Level Domain name space allows registrations of one name part before the DOT KE with no specialization e.g. name.ke We take this opportunity to invite you to KeNIC SLD online auction , which is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2021 and close on 6th December 2021 . [ https://kenic.or.ke/ke-second-level-domain-names-auction-message-from-kenic… | Read more ] Thank you. Kind Regards, Vincent Nyagah, Marketing & Communications Executive Tel: +254 713 116 353

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STAKEHOLDERS’ VALIDATION WORKSHOP OF THE OFFICE OF DATA PROTECTION COMMISSIONER’S STRATEGIC PLAN
by Hezron Gikanga 28 Oct '21

28 Oct '21

Hussein, find attached. Hez Gikang’a From: KICTANet <kictanet-bounces+hezron.gikanga=thearcrayon.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> on behalf of Twahir Hussein Kassim via KICTANet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Reply to: Kenya's premier ICT Policy engagement platform <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Tuesday, 26 October 2021 at 22:30 To: Hezron Gikanga <Hezron.Gikanga(a)thearcrayon.com> Cc: Twahir Hussein Kassim <twahir(a)hussein.me.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Fwd: STAKEHOLDERS’ VALIDATION WORKSHOP OF THE OFFICE OF DATA PROTECTION COMMISSIONER’S STRATEGIC PLAN GG, Thanks for the info. I wish they had shared the draft plan so that we could attend ready to give our 2 cents. Anyways, will be there in shaa ALLAH. Twahir On Tue, Oct 26, 2021, 5:02 PM Grace Githaiga via KICTANet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: Dear Listers Greetings. The office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) will launch its 2021-2024 Strategic Plan tomorrow Wednesday starting at 8.30am. Owing to COVID protocols, the meeting is hybrid and an invitation is being extended to all those interested to participate virtually via the link below. For more information, kindly see the invite which is part of this email. Thanks. Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTFmMTNjYTYtMmQ5NS00…> Join with a video conferencing device teams(a)fcdo2.onpexip.com<mailto:teams@fcdo2.onpexip.com> Video Conference ID: 126 886 872 3 Alternate VTC instructions<https://pexip.me/teams/fcdo2.onpexip.com/1268868723>Date: Mon, Oct 25, 2021 at 2:08 PM Subject: STAKEHOLDERS’ VALIDATION WORKSHOP OF THE OFFICE OF DATA PROTECTION COMMISSIONER’S STRATEGIC PLAN To: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)kictanet.or.ke<mailto:ggithaiga@kictanet.or.ke>> Dear Grace, The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has developed a three (3) year Strategic Plan (2021/2022- 2023/2024) which set the overall goals and Strategic Objectives for Office as well as strategies to be implemented in the next three years. The Strategic Plan was developed in collaboration with financial support from the Government of United Kingdom through the existing UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership 2020 – 2025 under the Universal Digital Access Pillar. The Office and the Embassy of the United Kingdom has scheduled one day workshop during which the Draft Strategic Plan will be subjected to stakeholders’ validation as per the requirement of ensuring public participation during development of any policy document. It is expected that officials from both the Public and the Private Sector will attend the scheduled hybrid workshop and provide valuable inputs to the Strategic Plan whose implementation will determine the policy direction in the regulation of personal data in the Country. The purpose of this email is, therefore to invite you to the above mentioned workshop scheduled to take place on Wednesday 27th October 2021 in Nairobi, Crowne Plaza Hotel & Resort, Upper Hill Nairobi stating at 8.30am The event will be officiated by Hon. Joe Mucheru, EGH, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs Kindly confirm your participation. Secondly, Due to the Covid 19 Protocols in restricted numbers during meetings and gatherings, we request you to extend the invitation to your members to join us virtually. A link on the same shall be shared with you. Thanks and kind Regards. Anne Nyokabi Nganga Office of the Data Protection Commissioner P. O Box 30920-00100, Nairobi Communication Authority Ground Floor - Waiyaki Way -- Grace Githaiga KICTANet Convenor KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke<https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/> _______________________________________________ KICTANet mailing list KICTANet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:KICTANet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/twahir%40hussein.me.ke KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. KICTANet is a catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication Technology sector. Its work is guided by four pillars of Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building, Research, and Stakeholder Engagement. 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 - The Power of Communities, is Kenya's premier ICT policy engagement platform.

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Fwd: STAKEHOLDERS’ VALIDATION WORKSHOP OF THE OFFICE OF DATA PROTECTION COMMISSIONER’S STRATEGIC PLAN
by Grace Githaiga 26 Oct '21

26 Oct '21

Dear Listers Greetings. The office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) will launch its 2021-2024 Strategic Plan tomorrow Wednesday starting at 8.30am. Owing to COVID protocols, the meeting is hybrid and an invitation is being extended to all those interested to participate virtually via the link below. For more information, kindly see the invite which is part of this email. Thanks. Microsoft Teams meeting *Join on your computer or mobile app* Click here to join the meeting <https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTFmMTNjYTYtMmQ5NS00…> *Join with a video conferencing device* teams(a)fcdo2.onpexip.com Video Conference ID: 126 886 872 3 Alternate VTC instructions <https://pexip.me/teams/fcdo2.onpexip.com/1268868723>Date: Mon, Oct 25, 2021 at 2:08 PM Subject: STAKEHOLDERS’ VALIDATION WORKSHOP OF THE OFFICE OF DATA PROTECTION COMMISSIONER’S STRATEGIC PLAN To: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)kictanet.or.ke> Dear Grace, The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has developed a three (3) year Strategic Plan (2021/2022- 2023/2024) which set the overall goals and Strategic Objectives for Office as well as strategies to be implemented in the next three years. The Strategic Plan was developed in collaboration with financial support from the Government of United Kingdom through the existing UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership 2020 – 2025 under the *Universal Digital Access Pillar*. The Office and the Embassy of the United Kingdom has scheduled one day workshop during which the Draft Strategic Plan will be subjected to stakeholders’ validation as per the requirement of ensuring public participation during development of any policy document. It is expected that officials from both the Public and the Private Sector will attend the scheduled hybrid workshop and provide valuable inputs to the Strategic Plan whose implementation will determine the policy direction in the regulation of personal data in the Country. The purpose of this email is, therefore to invite you to the above mentioned workshop scheduled to take place on Wednesday 27th October 2021 in Nairobi, Crowne Plaza Hotel & Resort, Upper Hill Nairobi stating at *8.30am* The event will be officiated by *Hon. Joe Mucheru, EGH*, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs Kindly confirm your participation. Secondly, Due to the Covid 19 Protocols in restricted numbers during meetings and gatherings, we request you to extend the invitation to your members to join us *virtually*. A link on the same shall be shared with you. Thanks and kind Regards. Anne Nyokabi Nganga Office of the Data Protection Commissioner P. O Box 30920-00100, Nairobi Communication Authority Ground Floor - Waiyaki Way -- Grace Githaiga KICTANet Convenor KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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