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Stakeholders Consultation Forum on the Development of Policy and Legislative Frameworks for the Implmentation of Article 34 of the Constitution
by Wambua, Christopher 08 Jul '13

08 Jul '13

Listers, The public notice below which is published on page 22 of today’s Daily Nation may be of interest to you: PUBLIC NOTICE [Description: Description: Description: Coat of Arms - Kenya] STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATION FORUM ON DEVELOPMENT OF POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORKS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE 34 OF THE CONSTITUTION The Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology has established a Working Group to align the ICT sector policy and legislation with the Constitution of Kenya. The mandate of the Working Group is to develop a draft policy and bill for the implementation of Article 34 of the Constitution and to undertake consultative meetings with relevant stakeholders and members of the public on the draft proposals. In this regard, the Working Group has developed a draft ICT sector policy and a draft Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill. The Working Group is scheduled to hold a Stakeholders Consultation Forum on 9th July 2013 at the Kenya Commercial Bank Leadership Centre - Karen to discuss the draft regulatory instruments. The Forum will kick off from 9.00 am. The documents to be discussed can be accessed electronically from: http://www.information.go.ke/‎ http://www.cck.go.ke/regulations/ ICT sector members and the public are welcome to attend the Forum. Interested members can confirm their attendance through ICTRegulatoryFramework(a)cck.go.ke<mailto:[email protected]> latest 5th July 2013 at 12.00 pm. Prof. Patricia Kameri –Mbote, SC Chairperson Working Group on the Development of Policies and Legislation to implement Article 34 of the Constitution

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Kenya: Future Tech "Capital"
by Matunda Nyanchama 08 Jul '13

08 Jul '13

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DotConnectAfrica's response to dot Africa Reserve Name Policy Discussions (Introduction)
by Gideon 05 Jul '13

05 Jul '13

McTim, > But they did, it is regarding lack of governmental support. This was >> clearly raised in Beijing. >> > McTim, thanks and yes I understand the reasons were not publicly published, but I wanted to clarify further that the deliberations inside GAC as we have confirmed were evident of the support issue. Regards Gideon > > > It may have been raised in Beijing, but the Beijing Communique only says: > > "IV. GAC Advice to the ICANN Board2 > 1. New gTLDs > a. GAC Objections to Specific Applications > i. The GAC Advises the ICANN Board that: > i. The GAC has reached consensus onGAC Objection Advice according > to Module 3.1 part I of the Applicant Guidebook on the following > applications: > 3 > . > 1. The application for .africa (Application number 1-1165-42560) > 2. The application for .gcc (application number: 1-1936-2101)" > > > That was what I was referring to in my previous post. > > > > -- > Cheers, > > McTim > "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route > indicates how we get there." Jon Postel >

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DotConnectAfrica's response to dot Africa Reserve Name Policy Discussions (Introduction)
by Gideon 05 Jul '13

05 Jul '13

M cTim, > > I don't think they need to give reasons, just reach consensus. > > But they did, it is regarding lack of governmental support. This was clearly raised in Beijing. Also there was no consensus according to DCA that is the reason to request for an Independent Expert on Dispute resolution. It is my understanding the Board is not empowered to make a decision on "Objection" matters. Best Regards Gideon > -- > Cheers, > > McTim > "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route > indicates how we get there." Jon Postel >

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Re: [kictanet] Laptops4Schools...from 350usd to 100usd
by Walubengo J 05 Jul '13

05 Jul '13

True that. I attended morning session and so missed afty and Min of Educ. presentation. Maybe prudent to float that particular presentation in advance - @Sang? walu. nb. Press reports, the Standard today claims the cost of unit Laptop has dropped from 27,000 to 8,000. Looks like government is now leaning toward the usual 100usd OLPC, one laptop per child model- which maybe good but why do i feel this laptop was already going at 100usd anyway :-) ------------------------------ On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 9:17 AM AST (Arabian) CEO-EAX wrote: >Thanks for the emails and well done to Kictanet for this. > >If the presentation from Ministry of Education is the core project presentation on the proposed execution, I agree that it would be great to share this before compiling the final report from the meeting. This will allow those who were unable to participate to provide input. > >Regards and allow me to duly reintroduce my new address. > > >Sent from my iPad > >Chief Executive Officer >East Africa Exchange >12th Floor, Kigali City Tower >Avenue du Commerce >PO Box 1284 Kigali, >Rwanda >Website: ea-africaexchange.com > >Personal: >skype: kukubopaul >twitter: @pkukubo >personal blog: www.paulkukubo.com > >On Jul 5, 2013, at 8:51 AM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Daktari, >> >> The presentations will be shared with the brief report as soon as it >> is ready. The Ministry representative indicated that there is plenty >> of room for the ICT sector to engage with it to make the project a >> success. Over 80 stakeholders participated and the discussions were >> insightfull as Yawe says. Many thanks to iLab Africa (Strathmore >> University), the Ministry of Education represented by Mr. Sang, >> UNESCO, represented by Jaco Du Toit, Africa Nazarene University >> represented by Mercy Kawira, LPI East Africa represented by Evans >> Ikua, and all the other stakeholders who found time to come and >> engage. >> >> >> Best Regards >> >> >> >> On 7/5/13, waudo siganga <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com> wrote: >> Can that enlightening presentation by MoE be shared or is it >> confidential? >> >> On Fri, Jul 5, 2013, at 08:27 AM, robert yawe wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> As many of you are aware yesterday KICTANET held a forum at Strathmore >> to come up with a position paper on the Class 1 Laptop project that >> will be rolling out in January 2014. >> >> We had a number of very enlightening position papers but most important >> was a presentation by the Ministry of Education on the project. >> >> Your core team will be compiling the final report which will be >> presented on behalf of KICTANET to the relevant government and >> parliamentary groups on the 19th of July 2013. >> >> Regards >> >> Robert Yawe >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> Kenya >> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> kictanet mailing list >> >> [1]kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> [2]https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> [3]https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emailsignet%40 >> mailcan.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. >> >> References >> >> 1. mailto:[email protected] >> 2. https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> 3. >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emailsignet%40mailcan… >> >> >> >> -- >> Barrack O. Otieno >> +254721325277 >> +254-20-2498789 >> Skype: barrack.otieno >> http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ceo%40ea-africaexchan… >> >> 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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Do broadcast stations need regulation?
by Grace Githaiga 05 Jul '13

05 Jul '13

The tone of broadcast material particularly from radio stations is leaning towards adult content. Ten years ago, when the FM revolution took Kenya by storm adult content was often aired "after hours", mainly after 11pm. The rationale being that minors are expected to be asleep and will not be subjected to content that is inappropriate for their age. http://www.nation.co.ke/blogs/-/634/1901864/-/view/asBlogPost/-/51lmoo/-/in…

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SALARIES & PAYROLL MANAGEMENT KENYA 2013
by Majala Mlagui {Maarifa} 04 Jul '13

04 Jul '13

Hello, DHC is hosting the Salaries & Payroll Management on the 29th- 30th of July 2013 at the Panari Hotel , Nairobi, Kenya. DHC has a few presenter slots remaining for some of the topics in the agenda attached. Kindly get in touch with Mbachi Kyalusanza as soon as possible if you would like to present and which particular session you would like to take up urgently. Should you require any additional information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact: *Mbachi M. Kyalusanza* *DHC international * *Tel: +27 11 463 6115 * *Fax: +27 11 463 8119 * *Fax to Email: 086 5513032 * *Email: mbachi(a)dhcint.co.za * *Web: www.dhcint.co.za* Kind Regards, *Majala Mlagui* Business Development M: (254) 722 167 067 T: (254) 20 2738 114 E: majala(a)maarifa.co.ke 4th Flr, Utumishi Co-op House, Mamlaka Rd P.O.Box 9991-00100, Nairobi, Kenya http://www.maarifa.co.ke [image: Google Talk] majala(a)maarifa.co.ke [image: Skype] mmlagui <http://www.linkedin.com/in/majala>

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Google is Hiring! - Public Policy and Government Relations Manager, Kenya
by Joseph Mucheru 04 Jul '13

04 Jul '13

Public Policy and Government Relations Manager, Kenya<https://www.google.com/about/jobs/search/#!t=jo&jid=2661001&> Nairobi, Kenya Legal & Government Relations · Full-time As our Manager for Public Policy and Government Relations in Kenya, you will represent Google externally with government, regulators and third parties, as well as help manage our local public policy strategy and campaigns. You will work with a cross-functional team of Google employees in Africa as well as with a closely-coordinated global Public Policy team to advance policy positions that benefit our users and an open Internet more generally. Responsibilities - Develop and lead public policy campaigns across the full range of policy areas that impact Google and the web. - Key issues include technology innovation, free expression, privacy and intellectual property. - Engage directly with politicians and policy-makers. Build a network of trade associations, industry partners, non-profit groups and others to support policies that will help create/maintain a user-focused online environment as well as an open Internet. More <https://www.google.com/about/jobs/search/#!t=jo&jid=2661001&>.... -- Joe Mũcherũ Regional Lead, Sub-Saharan Africa Google Kenya 7th Floor, Purshottam Place Westlands Road P O Box 66217 - 00800 Westlands Nairobi, KENYA +254 20 360 1701 Office +254 20 360 1100 Fax +254 20 360 1000 Switch Board (Regus) +254 722522135 Mobile http://www.google.com This email may be confidential or privileged. If you received this communication by mistake, please don't forward it to anyone else, please erase all copies and attachments, and please let me know that it went to the wrong person. Thanks.

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DotConnectAfrica's response to dot Africa Reserve Name Policy Discussions (Introduction)
by Gideon 04 Jul '13

04 Jul '13

McTim, > > I believe the new GTLD Program Committee (NGPC) reached their verdict on > June 25th, so that is quite new. > > I don't agree with their decision, but it is new! > Yes but not "new " er than the "Reserve Name" topic which was the subject of this email thread. The mention I made was this media link you posted few weeks ago below http://mybroadband.co.za/news/internet/79903-africa-domain-battle-win-for-s… However, I have also seen this post and others elsewhere, which makes me agree with you in this regard. http://tandaabiashara.com/dotconnectafrica-confident-of-win-despite-new-gtl… In any case, seems like it is not over Regards Gideon > -- > Cheers, > > McTim > "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route > indicates how we get there." Jon Postel >

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DotConnectAfrica's response to dot Africa Reserve Name Policy Discussions (Introduction)
by Gideon 03 Jul '13

03 Jul '13

McTim, I presume you have already announced that in your previous posting last month, so nothing new. Best regards Gideon On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 1:22 PM, McTim <dogwallah(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Gideon, > > On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 2:30 AM, Gideon <gideonrop(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> DotConnectAfrica's response to dot Africa Reserve Name Policy >> Discussions (Introduction) >> >> DotConnectAfrica has been made aware the proposed discussion in the above >> subject on the kictanet mailing lists. >> >> We understand that there should be ongoing discussions that pertain to >> the anticipated .africa top level domain name. However DotConnectAfrica >> feels obliged to inform the general Listers who may have questions like Mr. Michael >> Bullut below, that while the discussions are being conducted no >> organization has been given the mandate to run the registry, since both >> applicants for .africa new gTLD applications are undergoing initial >> evaluations, and not even the evaluation results are published. >> > > > In the interests of full disclosure, you should also say that the GAC has > given advice that your bid should not continue and that advice has been > accepted by the Board Committee that deals with the new gTLDs. > > > -- > Cheers, > > McTim > "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route > indicates how we get there." Jon Postel

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