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Digital Development Job Opportunities
by Nanjira Sambuli 12 Jan '21

12 Jan '21

Hello all, Sharing these, as they may be of interest to some here:. 1. Mozilla is looking for a Product Lead for their Common Voice Project (interested in applications from the region as Kiswahili is going to be focus): https://careers.mozilla.org/position/gh/2533720/ 2. Digital Impact Alliance has a couple of openings (of which some are remote): https://unfoundation.org/careers/career-opportunities/ 3. INASP is looking for trustees, particularly from the Global South: https://oxfordhr.co.uk/jobs/trustees-3/ Regards, Nanjira www.nanjira.com <http://www.nanjira.com> Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/ninanjira>| LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanjira> PGP: 1DBE1F47A6878B0D

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Re: [kictanet] Kenyan Digital Tax Regulations
by tevin mwenda 12 Jan '21

12 Jan '21

Dear Listers, Happy new year! On 17th December 2020 the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) conducted a webinar to expound on the new Digital Taxes which I got a chance to attend. I have written a recap on the webinar that hopefully will help you in understanding the Kenyan digital tax regulations. These are the VAT Digital Marketplace Supply Regulations and the Income Tax (Digital Service Tax) Regulations. I have tried giving different scenarios in which the Taxes may apply. I have also left the KRA contacts through which you can contact them in case of any queries as I am by no means a tax expert. They are really effective in responding. https://medium.com/qhalahq/kenya-digital-services-tax-1e3a70ce0eb5 Thank you Kind Regards Tevin Mwenda Gitonga

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Fwd: Request for input
by Grace Githaiga 12 Jan '21

12 Jan '21

Good morning Listers The Data Commissioner is seeking comments on the draft guidelines on Access to Personal Data during COVID-19 (attached). Happy 2021. Rgds GG Get Outlook for iOS <https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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Study: Regulating Over-the-Top Services (OTTs)
by David Indeje 11 Jan '21

11 Jan '21

Listers, Last year June, John Walubengo & Kelvin Kariuki, who are KICTANet Research Associates, conducted the aforementioned study. The study sought to review the impact that Over The Top Services (OTTs) such as Skype, WhatsApp or YouTube have had on the traditional telecommunication services. It explores the question of whether OTTs should be regulated or not; and if so, in what way. You can read it here https://bit.ly/3i3HEvu The study is useful at a time the Central Bank plans to reshape its “Kenya National Payments System" - " Kenya’s payments journey is still an incomplete story, and it is impacted by multiple forces." - CBK *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje * +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856

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Have you seen Her?
by David Indeje 08 Jan '21

08 Jan '21

Listers, [image: image.png] Since her appointment as Kenya's first Data Commissioner, has anyone heard of her? There are a lot of issues that are still pending ever since the Data Protection Act became law. From the Huduma Namba issue and its digital ID System <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crr60Y5UP_A&t=1230s>, how it can be implemented <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?mdocs-file=42661>, the kind of framework that will help users data because, in May 2019, we published a report on Policy concerns on digital identification <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?mdocs-file=40837> and answers are needed. If there is anyone who has heard or seen her, pass my regards and wish here a happy new year 2021! *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *

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Why are children learning under trees within the new normal?
by David Indeje 08 Jan '21

08 Jan '21

Listers, 2020, taught us to embrace new things. Many of us learnt how to Zoom, Meet, Hangout among other things. A lot of data from the Communication Authority spiced our thoughts that indeed, at last technology is sipping into our far flung villages. Come 2021, we are back to default settings for our learners, forget the laptop project in this case. What we are witnessing was captured in KiCTanet study that was conducted in collaboration with the ICT Authority on the adoption and maturity levels of ICTs within counties. Their findings revealed that most are still grappling with adopting and/or using ICTs to improve their governance and service delivery https://t.co/D6CByxqMjS

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Cyber Hygiene Survey Questionnaire
by Lawrence Dinga, CISSP 08 Jan '21

08 Jan '21

Dear Listers, We are conducting a baseline study to find out the level of cyber hygiene in the country. Please could you kindly find time to respond to the survey questionnaire provided on the link below. We are doing this survey on behalf of the ICT Authority. The survey link is https://forms.gle/UYJ6d3jstfjwFU1o6 Your response will be highly appreciated Thanks Lawrence Dinga, CISSP Inspire Africa Initiative __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dear Participant, Greetings and I trust you are well. As may be aware, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the Internet have permeated today’s lifestyle and have transformed how individuals, businesses, and governments produce and receive information. We see ICT driving manufacturing, banking, health, education, and almost every sector of our economy. ICT has enabled us to exchange information and transact business with people from every corner of Kenya and even globally quickly and inexpensively. The Government of Kenya through various initiatives is moving services closer to the people through the use of ICT platforms such as e-citizen. However, ICT has also opened new opportunities for criminals to use modern technology to harm individuals, organizations, businesses, and society. Citizens, as well as businesses, have lost millions of shillings to computer-savvy criminals. These losses are due to the fact that the criminals are taking the advantage of the lack of awareness by the general population regarding the risks when using ICT and the Internet. This survey aims to find out some of the vulnerabilities users of ICT and the Internet experience when they go online. The intention is to create awareness among users by providing relevant information to enhance their capacity to protect themselves online. Click this link to go to the survey https://forms.gle/UYJ6d3jstfjwFU1o6

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The Law in the Digital Space 2020 - 2021
by Mugambi Laibuta 07 Jan '21

07 Jan '21

Dear Listers, I have recorded a podcast episode on the Law in the Digital Space 2020 - 2021. The episode highlights five key issues that shaped the law in the digital space in 2020 and what we should expect in 2021. Here is the link, enjoy - https://anchor.fm/lexole/episodes/The-Law-in-the-Digital-Space-2020---2021-… -- *Kind regards,* *Mugambi Laibuta * *LLM (LSE), LLB (Moi), Dip. Law (KSL)* *Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. | Legislative Drafter. | Mediator. | Ethics and Sustainability Consultant. | Monitoring and Evaluation Professional. | Privacy and Data Protection Specialist.* *Blog - https://www.laibuta.com/ <http://www.laibuta.com/>* *Podcast - Ole Law Podcast - https://anchor.fm/lexole <https://anchor.fm/lexole>* *P.O. Box 6455 00300* *Nairobi* *Tel: +254 722 363 247* Help protect the environment, Please don't print this email unless you absolutely need to. Thank you.

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IGF 2021 | Internet Governance Forum
by Barrack Otieno 06 Jan '21

06 Jan '21

Listers, The *16th annual IGF meeting <https://www.gov.pl/web/igf2021-en>* will be hosted by the Government of Poland in Katowice from *6-10 December*, under the overarching theme: Internet United. *IGF 2021 Call for Thematic Inputs <https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/content/igf-2021-call-for-…>* open until *31 January*. Call to *Take Stock of IGF 2020 and Suggest Improvements for IGF 2021 <https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/content/taking-stock-of-ig…>* open until *20 January*. *MAG 2021 Appointed <https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/content/mag-2021-members> *to plan the 16th Annual IGF Meeting. The *IGF 2020 Outputs <https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/content/igf-2020-outputs> *and *Statistics* <https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/content/igf-2020-participa…> are available. https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2021 -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Kenya National Payments System Vision and Strategy, 2021 – 2025.
by David Indeje 04 Jan '21

04 Jan '21

Happy New Year 2021 Listers! The Central Bank of Kenya has published a draft National Payment System strategy paper with objectives of having an open infrastructure, consumer protection, financial system regulation and nurturing future development. To this end, it is inviting public input on the same. Deadline Friday, January 22, 2021. https://bit.ly/3oaTQNy *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje * +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856

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