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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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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 22
by Michael Bullut 03 Jul '13

03 Jul '13

@McTim And what specific reasons were given by the Governmental Advisory Committee? On 3 July 2013 07:04, <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: DotConnectAfrica's response to dot Africa Reserve Name > Policy Discussions (Introduction) (McTim) > 2. Laptop for Schools Stakeholders Forum (John Matogo) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2013 06:22:22 -0400 > From: McTim <dogwallah(a)gmail.com> > To: Gideon <gideonrop(a)gmail.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] DotConnectAfrica's response to dot Africa > Reserve Name Policy Discussions (Introduction) > Message-ID: > <CACAaNxiRComT+f=c4hV_0Zs2CT_Zgzw4cydCWmB5xq1fBF5Y= > g(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > 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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Last Contractual Hurdle Cleared in the Introduction of New Domain Names as ICANN Board Approves 2013 Registry Agreement
by Alice Munyua 03 Jul '13

03 Jul '13

> > https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-03jul13-en.htm > Last Contractual Hurdle Cleared in the Introduction of New Domain Names > > ICANN Board Approves 2013 Registry Agreement > > 3 July 2013 > > ICANN's New generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) program has reached > another milestone with passage of the 2013 Registry Agreement > <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/agreement-approved-02jul13-en.p…>[PDF, > 809 KB] (RA). > > The new baseline agreement was approved by the New gTLD Program > Committee of the ICANN Board of Directors. > > "New gTLDs are now on the home stretch," said Chris Disspain, a member > of ICANN's New gTLD Program Committee. "This new Registry Agreement > means we've cleared one of the last hurdles for those gTLD applicants > who are approved and eagerly nearing that point where their names will > go online." > > Among the key points in the new Registry Agreement: > > * Includes a Trademark Clearinghouse that will serve as a one-stop > shop where trademark holders can protect their rights. > * Provides for a process for a rapid, efficient way to take down > infringing domain names. > * Provides a procedure where trademark rights holders can assert > claims directly against a registry operator for domain name abuse > if that operator has played an active role in the abuse. > * Requires registry operators to have a single point of contact > responsible for handling abuse complaints. > > "We're getting to the point now where new gTLD applicants can see the > finish line," said Akram Atallah, President of the ICANN's Generic > Domains Division. "Much like the 2013 Registrar Accreditation > Agreement approved by the Board last week, this new Registry Agreement > is the culmination of input from a wide range of stakeholders and > marks a dramatic improvement over the previous baseline agreement." > > The New gTLD Registry Agreement is intended to enhance the security > and stability of the Domain Name System while bolstering competition > in domain name industry. The security provisions include: > > * A requirement that registry operators implement Domain Name System > Security Extensions (DNSSEC), reducing so-called > "man-in-the-middle" attacks and spoofed DNS records. > * A requirement of enhanced WHOIS service at the registry level with > a common interface, and more rapid search capabilities, > facilitating efficient resolution of malicious activities. > > "This isn't just a gradual step forward," said Atallah. "This is a > major move that translates to far greater security protections." > > To read the 2013 Registry Agreement, go here: > http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/agreement-approved-02jul13-en.p…, > 809 KB] > >

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Laptop for Schools Stakeholders Forum
by John Matogo 03 Jul '13

03 Jul '13

Dear colleagues. Kindly find attached the programme for the stakeholders forum taking place tomorrow 4th July at Strathmore University, Auditorium at Madaraka Campus. Register at this link for participation http://laptop4schools.eventbrite.com See you tomorrow. Regards, John Matogo Manager Incubation Centre, @iBizAfrica Strathmore University P.O. Box 59857-00200 Nairobi, KENYA Tel: +254 070 303 4280 (direct line) Personal Mobile:+254 722 813 533 Skype: jmatogo Twitter: @jmatogo LinkedIn: http://tinyurl.com/avcn7qu Web: www.strathmore.edu and http://www.ibizafrica.co.ke/ -- Note: All emails sent from Strathmore University are subject to Strathmore's Email Terms & Conditions. Please click here<http://www.strathmore.edu/aboutus.php?id=184>to read the policy. "Visit our Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity>Page and Twitter <https://twitter.com/StrathU>Account".

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African Union Commissioner to Address ICANN's Durban Public Meeting
by Alice Munyua 03 Jul '13

03 Jul '13

https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-02jul13-en.htm African Union Commissioner to Address ICANN's Durban Public Meeting 2 July 2013 Dr. Elham Ibrahim, the African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, will address the welcoming session of ICANN47 on 15 July in Durban, South Africa. The participation of the honorable Commissioner in the opening session of ICANN47 reflects the partnership between the African Union and ICANN that began at ICANN42 in Dakar, Senegal. This partnership has continued to grow and strengthen since it began in 2011, especially over the past year. The African Union has been one of the strongest supporters of ICANN's African strategy, and the results of this strategy's implementation will be shared during our Durban meeting. Dr. Ibrahim has over thirty years of experience in electrical interconnection, energy strategy, network design and renewable energy. Prior to her position with the African Union, she served as the First Under Secretary of State in the Ministry of Electricity and Energy in Egypt, as well as the General Manager for training and promotion in Egypt's New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA). We are honored to have Dr. Ibrahim address the global ICANN community as it gathers in Africa. To read more about Dr. Ibrahim, you can go to http://ie.au.int/en/commissioner/biography. For more information about ICANN's upcoming meeting in Durban, South Africa, please visit http://durban47.icann.org. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org <mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> http://gnso.icann.org

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African Union Commissioner to Address ICANN's Durban Public Meeting
by Grace Githaiga 03 Jul '13

03 Jul '13

From: Glen(a)icann.org To: africann(a)afrinic.net Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2013 07:18:31 -0700 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] African Union Commissioner to Address ICANN's Durban Public Meeting https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-02jul13-en.htm African Union Commissioner to Address ICANN's Durban Public Meeting2 July 2013Dr. Elham Ibrahim, the African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, will address the welcoming session of ICANN47 on 15 July in Durban, South Africa. The participation of the honorable Commissioner in the opening session of ICANN47 reflects the partnership between the African Union and ICANN that began at ICANN42 in Dakar, Senegal. This partnership has continued to grow and strengthen since it began in 2011, especially over the past year. The African Union has been one of the strongest supporters of ICANN's African strategy, and the results of this strategy's implementation will be shared during our Durban meeting. Dr. Ibrahim has over thirty years of experience in electrical interconnection, energy strategy, network design and renewable energy. Prior to her position with the African Union, she served as the First Under Secretary of State in the Ministry of Electricity and Energy in Egypt, as well as the General Manager for training and promotion in Egypt's New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA). We are honored to have Dr. Ibrahim address the global ICANN community as it gathers in Africa. To read more about Dr. Ibrahim, you can go to http://ie.au.int/en/commissioner/biography. For more information about ICANN's upcoming meeting in Durban, South Africa, please visit http://durban47.icann.org. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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

03 Jul '13

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. It’s our understanding that Uniforum has in many occasions attempted to mainstream itself as the only front runner for the .africa gTLD. Some of the information that has been posted in the past includes reports such as “ICANN AGREES…THERE IS ONLY ONE APPLICANT FOR .AFRICA” (Link: http://www.livdigital.com/icann-agreesthere-is-only-one-applicant-for-afric…) and “New local domains see breakthrough” (Link: http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63397) This information had only served to mislead the public who access this information. Towards this end, DotConnectAfrica has been forced to clarify its positions continuously. Some of the clarifications published by DotConnectAfrica regarding .africa in the past are also available at the following links: · http://www.prlog.org/12104946-dotconnectafrica-clarified-its-africa-bid-at-… · http://www.prlog.org/12146711-dotconnectafrica-update-status-of-our-gtld-ap… · http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs053/1102516344150/archive/111067325768… · http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs053/1102516344150/archive/111094954908… · http://www.prlog.org/12004729-good-bye-dotafrica-significant-landmark-victo… Both applications are firmly under ICANN’s scrutiny and at no certain time has ICANN given any information as to who has won the mandate for .africa. Even as any online discussion is going on, let this be only for the good of informing the public as a matter of general concept but not affiliated to Uniforum nor DotConnectAfrica. The online mail list members have a right to know facts and truth in order to be able to discuss and deliberate wisely. Further, DotConnectAfrica in its application to ICANN has put forward the following as regards to Reserve Name Policy (RNL) that has been brought to discussion in this list, you can find the entire response here: https://gtldresult.icann.org/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/1276 in the public portion of our application submission. 1. DCA DotAfrica Registry Services has considered the relevant provisions of the new gTLD Registry Agreement, the GAC Advice ʺGAC Principles Regarding new TLDsʺ and the procedures adopted by other gTLD registries and intend to use the procedure described below with regards to protection of geographic names in the DotAfrica gTLD. 2. Prior to the launch of DotAfrica gTLD, DCA DotAfrica Registry Services will compile a list of country and territory names that are subject to reservation at the second level. 3. Pursuant to the specification provided in ICANNʹs Applicant Guidebook, the list will include country and territory names based on the following internationally recognized lists: o The short form (in English) of all country and territory names contained on the ISO 3166-1 list; o The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names, Technical Reference Manual for the Standardization of Geographical Names, Part III Names of Countries of the World; and o The list of United Nations member states in 6 official United Nations languages prepared by the Working Group on Country Names of the United Nations Conference on the Standardization of Geographical Names; As the above documents get updated from time to time, the exact list of reserved names will be compiled shortly before the launch of DotAfrica gTLD to account for any updates. The list of reserved names will be published on the Registry website. Reservation of specific country and territory names may be released to the extent that Applicant reaches agreement with the applicable government(s). Second level domain name for geographical and geopolitical names Countries will be expected to identify and notify DCA DotAfrica Registry Services on a limited list of broadly-recognised names (in all languages) with regard to geographical and⁄or geopolitical concepts which affect their political or territorial jurisdiction. Such lists include names that could either not be registered or which could be registered only under the second level domain in accordance with the public policy rules. The names included in these lists are not subject to the first-come first-served principle. DCA DotAfrica Registry Services will send out notifications to all the relevant authorities in all countries and territories in the world to this effect. Such names will be blocked by DCA DotAfrica Registry Services at minimal cost. To this end, each country will be expected to send to DCA DotAfrica Registry Services, two months to the commencement of the Sunrise Period, a list of those names that should not be registered. Finally, It’s unfortunate that DotConnectAfrica is being forced to clarify again and again that no .africa applicant has been given a green light by ICANN. This only goes to show how much needs to be done in terms of informing the internet community about facts on the ICANN gTLD process, transparency and the rule of the Applicants Guide Book. Thank you for reading Best Wishes, Gideon Rop > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2013 14:41:35 +0300 > From: Michael Bullut <main(a)kipsang.com> > To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] dot Africa Reserve Name Policy > Discussions (Introduction) > Message-ID: > < > CAGy+NY398qf8vgVUSrtyg-7nVeh0Pu82UH3yoCkhd8Bj8Zukcw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > A very enlightening piece Barrack but I do have a query to raise: What > happened to the > .africa bid led by Sophia Bekele's > DotConnectAfrica Trust? > From > what I understand in > your e-mail, it seems > UniForum's > application for the gTLD has been accepted yet DotConnectAfrica are saying > that there were irregularities in UniForum's application to ICANN. > > *(I haven't been following the proceedings of late so enlighten a > brother.)* > > > On 1 July 2013 18:26, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > Listers, > > > > > > Those who follow Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers > > (ICANN) processes, must be aware of the new generic Top Level Domains > > (gTLDs) initiative (http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/) > > > > Generic Top level domains (gTLDs) are names of an Internet address that > > identifies it generically as associated with some domain class, for > > example .org (for non-profit organisations, industry groups, and > others), > > .com (commercial), etc. While ccTLDs (country code top-level domain name) > > identify national domicile for an address. (For instance, .ke for Kenya > and > > .ug for Uganda.) > > > > In June 2011, ICANN's Board of Directors approved the new gTLD Guidebook > > and authorised the launch of the New gTLD Program. The application window > > opened on 12 January 2012, and ICANN received 1,930 applications for new > > gTLDs. Among them the geographic TLD for Africa, dotAfrica. > > > > * Dot Africa* > > > > "dotAfrica is the proposed name for the African continent's generic Top > > Level Domain (gTLD). It is an opportunity to forge an identity that will > > elevate and enhance an African digital presence"...."it is also that > > specific Internet namespace for Africa and will echo ongoing operation > and > > successes of other sister community TLDs such as DotEu (DotEuropa) and > > DotAsia which have created a new Internet identity for their users and > > business who seek more regional presence without being confined within > the > > limits of one country" > > > > The extraordinary Session of the African Union CITMC held in > Johannesburg, > > acknowledged the benefit of the Dotafrica domain name to Africa and > adopted > > a resolution to "Establish dot Africa as a continental Top-Level Domain > for > > use by organisations, businesses and individuals with guidance from > African > > Internet agencies".The AUC was therefore given the mandate from African > > governments to establish "dot Africa as a continental Top-Level Domain > for > > use by organisations, businesses and individuals with guidance from > African > > Internet Agencies" and to "set up the structure and modalities for the > > implementation of the dot Africa project" as provided for in the 2010 > Abuja > > Declaration. The AUC appointed Uniforum to coordinate the ICANN > > application process and manage regional TLD. The dot Africa project is > > currently at the cusp of transition from the Application Phase to the > > Launch Phase until the TLD is delegated by ICANN. > > > > > > The dot Africa initiative aims: > > > > To sponsor, establish and operate a regional Internet namespace with > > global recognition and regional significance. The namespace is dedicated > to > > the needs of the Pan-African Internet community. > > To reinvest surpluses in socio-technological advancement initiatives > > relevant to the Pan-African Internet community. > > To operate a successful not-for-profit initiative that is a > > technically sound, leading edge TLD registry for the Pan-African Internet > > community. > > The development and support of African ccTLDs through the work of > AfTLD > > The development and support of a competitive and vibrant African > > Registrar market > > Content development, and > > The coordination and support of socio-economic and enterprise > > development initiatives relating to ICT > > > > For more details about the AUC/Uniforum dotAfrica project please visit: > > http://africainonespace.org/content.php?tag=5&title=What+is+dotAfrica%3F > > and > > > http://pages.au.int/infosoc/pages/dotafrica-top-level-domain-africa-project > > > > > > Part of the launch process for dotAfrica involves the development of > > various policy documents including a Reserve Name Policy (RNL) in order > to > > ?deter abusive registrations and create an efficient, effective and > stable > > launch?. This process will provide African member states and other > > stakeholders with the opportunity to submit reserve name lists to the dot > > Africa registry UNIFORUM/ZACR during the PreSunrise phase. > > > > > > The RNL will regulate the reservation of certain domain names prior to > > launch, which may be regarded as important, sensitive, offensive and/or > > otherwise in the general interest for the well being of the TLD. When a > > domain name has been entered into the RNL, the registry will ensure that > > the name is not made available for registration, other than through > defined > > redemption processes as articulated in the RNL policy. > > > > The Reserve Name List Policy is now open for public comment period > > starting July 1st to August 1st. This comment period aims to provide an > > opportunity for greater stakeholder involvement in shaping the > development > > of the dot Africa initiative and to build a shared vision and > > recommendations. > > The draft RNL policy can be found here: > > > http://www.africainonespace.org/downloads/Reserved%20Names%20Policy%2019%20… > > To post comments and suggestions please visit: > > > http://www.africainonespace.org/content.php?tag=25&title=Reserve+Name+Polic… > > A record of all comments received will be filed with Dot Africa policy > > team via e-mail or the RNL portal. At the close of the public comment > > period, the dot Africa policy team will review all comments and may > include > > them in the final drafts. > > > > ISOC Kenya chapter and the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) will > > conduct a 10 day mailing list discussion on the dot Africa reserve name > > policy. We hope that at the end of the period we can submit comments from > > some Kenyan stakeholders on the policy and also begin to discuss a > possible > > reserve name list for Kenya. > > > > > > Here is an outline of the 10 day mailing list discussion period: > > > > > > Day one: Introduction and overview > > > > Day two: RNL categories > > > > Day three: AUC governmental Category 1 > > > > Day Four; AUC governmental Category 2 > > > > Day five: AUC Governmental Category 3 > > > > Day Six: Offensive names category > > > > Day Seven: Application and Registration Processes: > > > > Day Seven: cont. Application, authentification processes > > > > Day Eight: cont. Application, notification, registration and objections > to > > registrations processes > > > > Day Nine: WhoIs and draft RNL for Kenya > > > > Day Ten: Cont. Draft Reserve name list for Kenya and wrap up. > > > > We look forwad to insightfull discussions. > > > > Best Regards > > > > _______________________________________________ > > skunkworks mailing list > > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > ------------ > > List info, subscribe/unsubscribe > > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > > ------------ > > > > Skunkworks Rules > > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > > ------------ > > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > > >

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Digital TV Migration: Local stations turnoff digital transmission
by robert yawe 03 Jul '13

03 Jul '13

Hi, Thought the share some new developments in the Digital Migration issues, as of last Saturday all the local TV stations except for KBC and family have disconnected their channel feed over the digital frequency. I believe this is to enforce the recent demand by the Media Owners Association to be issued with a digital TV distribution license which is likely to slowdown the migration and also the roll out of LTE. (http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1552:kn…) As of this posting over 1,000,000 consumers (COFEK), spread across the country, of the Startimes service do not have access to the local TV channels some are situated in areas that only received the KBC channels. If this is how the private sector intends to arm twist the government into getting their way then as a nation we are in trouble, this action is jeopardizing a second foreign investors investment in the digital TV space. We have got to this situation all because of the meddling in a process by COFEK therefore I expect them to be on the streets tomorrow demanding that the signal be reinstated with immediate effect. Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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dot Africa Reserve Name Policy Discussions (Introduction)
by Barrack Otieno 02 Jul '13

02 Jul '13

Listers, Those who follow Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) processes, must be aware of the new generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs) initiative (http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/) Generic Top level domains (gTLDs) are names of an Internet address that identifies it generically as associated with some domain class, for example .org (for non-profit organisations, industry groups, and others), .com (commercial), etc. While ccTLDs (country code top-level domain name) identify national domicile for an address. (For instance, .ke for Kenya and .ug for Uganda.) In June 2011, ICANN's Board of Directors approved the new gTLD Guidebook and authorised the launch of the New gTLD Program. The application window opened on 12 January 2012, and ICANN received 1,930 applications for new gTLDs. Among them the geographic TLD for Africa, dotAfrica. * Dot Africa* "dotAfrica is the proposed name for the African continent's generic Top Level Domain (gTLD). It is an opportunity to forge an identity that will elevate and enhance an African digital presence"...."it is also that specific Internet namespace for Africa and will echo ongoing operation and successes of other sister community TLDs such as DotEu (DotEuropa) and DotAsia which have created a new Internet identity for their users and business who seek more regional presence without being confined within the limits of one country" The extraordinary Session of the African Union CITMC held in Johannesburg, acknowledged the benefit of the Dotafrica domain name to Africa and adopted a resolution to "Establish dot Africa as a continental Top-Level Domain for use by organisations, businesses and individuals with guidance from African Internet agencies".The AUC was therefore given the mandate from African governments to establish "dot Africa as a continental Top-Level Domain for use by organisations, businesses and individuals with guidance from African Internet Agencies" and to "set up the structure and modalities for the implementation of the dot Africa project" as provided for in the 2010 Abuja Declaration. The AUC appointed Uniforum to coordinate the ICANN application process and manage regional TLD. The dot Africa project is currently at the cusp of transition from the Application Phase to the Launch Phase until the TLD is delegated by ICANN. The dot Africa initiative aims: To sponsor, establish and operate a regional Internet namespace with global recognition and regional significance. The namespace is dedicated to the needs of the Pan-African Internet community. To reinvest surpluses in socio-technological advancement initiatives relevant to the Pan-African Internet community. To operate a successful not-for-profit initiative that is a technically sound, leading edge TLD registry for the Pan-African Internet community. The development and support of African ccTLDs through the work of AfTLD The development and support of a competitive and vibrant African Registrar market Content development, and The coordination and support of socio-economic and enterprise development initiatives relating to ICT For more details about the AUC/Uniforum dotAfrica project please visit: http://africainonespace.org/content.php?tag=5&title=What+is+dotAfrica%3F and http://pages.au.int/infosoc/pages/dotafrica-top-level-domain-africa-project Part of the launch process for dotAfrica involves the development of various policy documents including a Reserve Name Policy (RNL) in order to “deter abusive registrations and create an efficient, effective and stable launch”. This process will provide African member states and other stakeholders with the opportunity to submit reserve name lists to the dot Africa registry UNIFORUM/ZACR during the PreSunrise phase. The RNL will regulate the reservation of certain domain names prior to launch, which may be regarded as important, sensitive, offensive and/or otherwise in the general interest for the well being of the TLD. When a domain name has been entered into the RNL, the registry will ensure that the name is not made available for registration, other than through defined redemption processes as articulated in the RNL policy. The Reserve Name List Policy is now open for public comment period starting July 1st to August 1st. This comment period aims to provide an opportunity for greater stakeholder involvement in shaping the development of the dot Africa initiative and to build a shared vision and recommendations. The draft RNL policy can be found here: http://www.africainonespace.org/downloads/Reserved%20Names%20Policy%2019%20… To post comments and suggestions please visit: http://www.africainonespace.org/content.php?tag=25&title=Reserve+Name+Polic… A record of all comments received will be filed with Dot Africa policy team via e-mail or the RNL portal. At the close of the public comment period, the dot Africa policy team will review all comments and may include them in the final drafts. ISOC Kenya chapter and the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) will conduct a 10 day mailing list discussion on the dot Africa reserve name policy. We hope that at the end of the period we can submit comments from some Kenyan stakeholders on the policy and also begin to discuss a possible reserve name list for Kenya. Here is an outline of the 10 day mailing list discussion period: Day one: Introduction and overview Day two: RNL categories Day three: AUC governmental Category 1 Day Four; AUC governmental Category 2 Day five: AUC Governmental Category 3 Day Six: Offensive names category Day Seven: Application and Registration Processes: Day Seven: cont. Application, authentification processes Day Eight: cont. Application, notification, registration and objections to registrations processes Day Nine: WhoIs and draft RNL for Kenya Day Ten: Cont. Draft Reserve name list for Kenya and wrap up. We look forwad to insightfull discussions. Best Regards

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Training for BPO/ITes workforce ready for roll out at University of Nairobi
by Phyllis Nyambura 02 Jul '13

02 Jul '13

Listers, The below might be of interest to those in the BPO/ITes sector or those wanting to build a career in the sector. Full information on: http://www.ict.go.ke/index.php/hot-topic/524-coe-stakeholders-breakfast *Training for BPO/ITes workforce ready for roll out at University of Nairobi * *Certificate courses to be offered by end of year to self-sponsored students * *Nairobi, 2nd July, 2013:* The BPO/ITes industry is set to benefit from high level skills as the government is now ready to offer training to students at the Center of Excellence (CoE) set-up at the University of Nairobi. The training is meant to bridge the skills gap prevalent in Kenya outsourcing industry. A breakfast meeting held on 28th June, led by the Kenya ICT Board, the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology implementing body, appraised industry players on the progress thus far made and what is needed to roll out to would be students. “Research has revealed that there is a mismatch between what is offered at the universities and what the industry requires. The course is supposed to sharpen the skills level of our students to increase their employability,” says Andrew Lewela, Project Manager, BPO/ITes Kenya ICT Board. The CoE has been developing a curriculum and assessment tool using global standards that is supposed to impart skills for graduates in the BPO/ITes industry. Already 20 trainers of the curriculum have been prepared to teach the courses and 40 students are undergoing training on the pilot phase. The self-sponsored training is expected to be industry driven come the end of the year with 5,000 students expected to benefit each year. The meeting attended by government, academia and private sector players, enlisted stakeholders support to offer internships and employment to the CoE graduates once they complete training. It will also focus on reviewing and recommending a CoE management structure that incorporates all the relevant stakeholders including academia, industry and government. “There is need to create employment for the youth by extending ICT knowledge to the region,” Prof Elijah Omwenga, the CoE Project Leader and lecturer at the University of Nairobi. He also indicated the need for a body which will offer certification to those undertaking training like KASNEB or KNEC. Students of the 3-month certificate course are expected to get essentials skills in critical thinking, communication and technology. They will also be equipped with personality skills such as agility, adaptability and attitude. To qualify for the course, students require a minimum of a form four level certificate. Expectations are that the course will in future be offered as a bachelor’s certificate. The project is led by Kenya ICT Board in partnership with BPO/ITes companies and the academic community. The chair, Kenya Information Technology and Outsourcing society, Tejpal Bedi said: “We will drive KITOs members to offer employment to all the trainees in the pilot program. We will also consider sponsoring students for the CoE program in future.” Being a key pillar and driver of social and economic development in the Kenya Vision 2030 CoE seeks to create employment for youth in Kenya. The Government of Kenya has been keen to take up a focused BPO/ITes skills development initiative in close collaboration with the industry. The vision for the Center is that it eventually offer diploma and bachelor certificated and become a regional training hub for the BPO/ITes industry catering to training needs in the region. It will also be rolled out to other Kenya and East African training centres. ENDS Phyllis Nyambura Communication Writer Kenya ICT Board 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 Visit: www.ict.go.ke Become a fan: www.facebook.com/kenyaictboard Follow us on twitter: @kenyaICTboard --------------------- *Our Vision*: Kenya becomes a top 10 ICT hub * Our Mission*: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for socio economic enrichment * Our Quality Policy*: Kenya ICT Board is committed to consistently deliver quality ICT services and manage projects that support the growth of Information and Communication Technology, to satisfy the needs and expectations of customers. Kenya ICT Board shall comply with all requirements and continually improve the effectiveness of the Quality Management System. Kenya ICT Board leadership shall establish and review quality objectives in line with this policy and ensure commitment of all employees.

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 13
by Edwin Onchari 02 Jul '13

02 Jul '13

I think, legislation (read setting quotas) alone will not reverse the appetite for foreign content. Local producers must come up with content that is creative and captivating, else, consumers will seek interesting stuff elsewhere Edwin -----Original Message----- From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 11:29 AM To: Edwin Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 12 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: Digital TV Migration: Local stations turnoff digital transmission - the plot thickens (Ali Hussein) 2. Fwd: Apply now or share: Master in Diplomacy with IG specialisation (Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2013 04:00:51 +0300 From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> To: Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital TV Migration: Local stations turnoff digital transmission - the plot thickens Message-ID: <0E1BEDAF-FBA2-41F2-9782-CFA1FEB85ABD(a)hussein.me.ke> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Across Africa there seems to be a concerted, bungled initiative to take more control of what Africans are watching by Governments. In South Africa the regulator is contemplating banning exclusive sports content. In East Africa there is the issue of minimum local content. Into this enter Star Times, a Chinese digital transmission platform. In an attempt to counter Western influences are we inadvertently surrendering our airwaves to the Chinese? Are we throwing the baby with the Bath water? http://www.ventures-africa.com/2013/07/naspers-rejects-governments-attempt-t o-ban-exclusive-broadcasting-rights/?utm_source=Monday%2C+24th+June+2013&utm _campaign=PR%2C+Africa+Business%2C+Africa+Economy%2C+Africa+Entrepreneur%2C+ Ventures+Africa&utm_medium=email Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad On Jul 1, 2013, at 11:49 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: > @GG, > > Broadening the meaning of local content to mean East Africa might be > good for regional integration and also for artists to produce more > international content. > > I also think Kenya might benefit more from this. > > Regards > > On 01/07/2013, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> wrote: >> Thanks Yawe for sharing the article. >> I am just curious at how the Ugandan broadcasters will react to the >> UCC proposal of a local content quota of 70 percent during prime >> time. It might be unmanageable. >> I am also concerned by the proposal by the regional broadcasters to >> broaden the definition of 'local content' to include content from the >> East African countries. Lets hypothesize that Station A in Kenya >> decides to air say one Kenyan production, and the rest from the UG and TZ to fill up the quota. >> Would this be content that is relevant to us and therefore deemed >> local? Or how would we define 'local' in this case? >> RgdsGG >> >> Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 17:06:24 +0100 >> From: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> Subject: [kictanet] Digital TV Migration: Local stations turnoff >> digital transmission - the plot thickens >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> Hi, >> >> http://www.cio.co.ke/news/main-stories/east-africa-broadcasters-raise >> -concern-over-startimes,-digital-migration,-local-content >> >> Regards >> Robert Yawe >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> Kenya >> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> >> To: Kictanet Mail list <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Sent: Thursday, 2 May 2013, 17:35 >> Subject: Digital TV Migration: Local stations turnoff digital >> transmission >> >> Hi, >> Thought the share some new developments in the Digital Migration >> issues, as of last Saturday all the local TV stations except for KBC >> and family have disconnected their channel feed over the digital frequency. >> I believe this is to enforce the recent demand by the Media Owners >> Association to be issued with a digital TV distribution license >> which is likely to slowdown the migration and also the roll out of LTE. >> >> (http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id= >> 1552:kneya-media-owners-demand-third-digital-signal-licence-&catid=1: >> latest-news) >> >> As of this posting over 1,000,000 consumers (COFEK), spread across >> the country, of the Startimes service do not have access to the local >> TV channels some are situated in areas that only received the KBC channels. >> If this is how the private sector intends to arm twist the government >> into getting their way then as a nation we are in trouble, this >> action is jeopardizing a second foreign investors investment in the >> digital TV space. >> >> We have got to this situation all because of the meddling in a >> process by COFEK therefore I expect them to be on the streets >> tomorrow demanding that the signal be reinstated with immediate effect. >> >> Robert Yawe >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> Kenya >> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ggithaiga%40hot >> mail.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. > > > -- > ______________________ > Mwendwa Kivuva > twitter.com/lordmwesh > kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know > > _______________________________________________ > 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%40alyhussei > n.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: Apply now or share: Master in Diplomacy with IG specialisation
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 02 Jul '13

02 Jul '13

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Digital & One Laptop - Woes
by Matunda Nyanchama 01 Jul '13

01 Jul '13

FYI ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.com In Kenya - Licensed by Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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FYI: Somalia; the next frontier
by robert yawe 01 Jul '13

01 Jul '13

Listers, A quick update, I spent the past weekend participating in a conference on opportunities in Somalia, it was sponsored by KePSA, I was representing all of you and therefore me input was deemed to be from the entire ICT industry what a responsibility. Somalia is ripe for the picking especially for those providing software development, I will keep you posted on the developments. Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Re: [kictanet] Day-time Vulgar Conversations on Kenya Media
by Matunda Nyanchama 01 Jul '13

01 Jul '13

Two comments - Kudos Robert Yawe for the you take in the presence of vulgar stuff. Good for you. That said, ask yourself how many hours you spend with your kids in a day. If you are as busy as most parents are, you will find that your children are spending more time with other people than with you. And those that interact with, what they do when together, what they share when they so interact you probably wouldn't know. But eh! You are doing the best in challenged circumstances! - Peter Kenduiywo: Even in societies (like in the west with a high degree of liberalism) there are guidelines on these matters. Everything that is shown on TV, theatre, etc.has a code and (where necessary) there are warning before and during the show asking those that don't want such content to switch channels or choose to watch. In fact, there are strict guidelines on in public, even when people know it happens. Peter: there is no absolute freedom; indeed, yours ends where mine stops. That said, social mores and what is acceptable in public or not changes with time. For instance I recall debates regarding women wearing trousers, mini-skirts and the like, which today will likely look out of order. Finally on homosexuality, former Canadian PM (the late Pierre Trudeau) had it right: what two consenting adults do in the privacy of their homes is their business. Just don't shove things in others' faces. Vulgar material in Kenyan media is like the latter: shoving stuff in our faces, regardless of our feelings. Kudos CCK for the initiative. I hope the process will be speeded up. Have a good weekend. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.com In Kenya - Licensed by Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 73, Issue 154
by Baiju Shah 30 Jun '13

30 Jun '13

Dear All, There are 2 elements to managing content during watershed periods, this is done particularly well in the MiddleEast. If we have legal requirement then the CCK should enforce this, additionally it also requires maturity from the Broadcasters and the stakeholders involved include the advertisers to provide a self governing model. From an advertisers point what do they want their brand to be associated with? If they are happy with the current association and ploughing their brand with the misappropriate content then it is their call or they can pull out advertisement, this put breaks. CCK, have invested heavily in monitoring technology, and people, are they applying the guidelines provided by our constitution on content? The public, have the option to switch off. Broadcaster Management, we can provide you with the links to technology companies that will provide systems to blackout any language that is out of context on defined key words... The solution involves all the stakeholders... Best Regards, Baiju Shah Managing Partner|Telemedia Africa Ltd Suite 12|Chaka Court | Argwings Kodek Road, P.O. Box 14556-00100, Nairobi, Kenya. T: +254 737 751409 | M: +254 787332247 E: baiju(a)tele2media.com On 30 Jun 2013, at 12:00, 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: FW: Day-time Vulgar Conversations on Kenya Media (Kivuva) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 00:18:20 +0300 > From: Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] FW: Day-time Vulgar Conversations on Kenya > Media > Message-ID: > <CAEhPqwo4=JweCZs+F-SEy_tKGCBPN0MG6vd-VS1h1N3ieh_6mQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > It's not the first time sensible citizens have raised this issue of > morality in this forum and elsewhere. > > But is there too much appetite for such content? Who tunes into the > station? Is society usually attracted to tabloid like material? Do > the stations with x-rated content have more following than sober > stations therefore they attract bigger advertisers, that translates to > abnormal high revenue? Have Media Owners Association failed in their > much touted self regulation? I am sure the shareholder is more > inclined to urge the presenters to add more notoriety as they eye the > balance sheet. > > The only way out is for civil society and consumer representatives to > come out very strongly in condemning these acts or further still going > to court, otherwise we will still be singing the same song ten years > from now. > > It's time to come up with solutions. > > Warm regards > > -- > ______________________ > Mwendwa Kivuva > twitter.com/lordmwesh > kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know > > > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > ------------------------------ > > End of kictanet Digest, Vol 73, Issue 154 > *****************************************

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Cyber Schools
by Edith Adera 29 Jun '13

29 Jun '13

Listers, Does anyone know if cyber schools (used to offer digital curriculum content to secondary schools) is still in operation? If so, kindly share contact name and number of someone there. Thanks Edith

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ICT; the new whipping boy
by robert yawe 28 Jun '13

28 Jun '13

Hi, The IEBC has now placed the fiasco of the general elections squarely on a technology issue, http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000086823&story_title=iebc-admit… If only we had a mouth piece that could defend the industry, let us hope that we shall not be caught with our pants on the laptops for class 1 students issue. Regards Whipping boy definition: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whipping_boy Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Day 5 : Ensuring Effective Implementation of the Laptop Project - The Key Variables (Day 5:Wrap up and Way Forward (Key declarations, what next)
by Barrack Otieno 28 Jun '13

28 Jun '13

Listers, Many thanks to all who have contributed to this weeks discussion the threads are still open, today we discuss any issues that are significant to the project and that may have been overlooked, the discussion is open. Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Re: [kictanet] Day-time Vulgar Conversations on Kenya Media (Barrack Otieno)
by Matunda Nyanchama 28 Jun '13

28 Jun '13

Colleagues Thanks for the very positive response we have had on this subject. Question to CCK and other parties: (b) when can we expect real action on this, at least something happening? And (b) is there anything this group and others can do to speed up the process? I mean where is the bottleneck/resistance/etc to effect policy/regulation of some kind? Shukrani. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.com In Kenya - Licensed by Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Invitation to the CIO100/Transform Africa Pre-Launch, Kigali, Rwanda
by Harry Hare | African eDevelopment Resource Centre 27 Jun '13

27 Jun '13

Dear Colleagues, The Rwanda Ministry of Youth and ICT, the Rwanda Development Board, the Rwanda Private Sector Federation and CIO East Africa, would like to invite to the third CIO100 Symposium and Awards and event that pre-launches the Transform Africa 2012 activities. Transform Africa International Conference, which will be hosted by H.E Paul Kagame, co-chair of the Broadband Commission, and the Secretary General of ITU, Dr Hamadoun Toure later this year. The conference will feature four key events: The Transform Africa Leader Summit, Youth Entrepreneurship & Innovation Extravaganza, International Exhibition, and Award Ceremony. The theme of this pre-launch event is ³innovation for Business Value² and aims at recognizing 100 companies in the East African Region that have been using Technology to add value to their businesses. Winners of the awards will be showcased at the Transform Africa Summit. The Symposium and awards will be held from 11th July- 12th July at the Serena Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda. Other than the awards, this will be a valuable peer education and networking event that every IT professional should not miss. The programme can be fiund here http://cio100.cio.co.ke/cio-100-symposium/agenda/ You may register here http://cio100-kigali.eventbrite.com/ Or contact ellen.magembe(a)cio.co.ke for more details Kindest Regards Harry Hare Director | African eDevelopment Resource Centre PO Box 49475 00100 | Nairobi, Kenya Tel +254 20 4041646 | Cel +254 725 650044

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Day-time Vulgar Conversations on Kenya Media
by Matunda Nyanchama 27 Jun '13

27 Jun '13

Friends I am wondering whether the Media Council and CCK shouldn't step up their act. 2 cases in point: (a) FM radio conversations during the morning commute where one hears vulgar language with explicit descriptions (jocular as they may be) of natural and "unnatural" sex acts, bestiality and the like. And matatus faithfully tune in; and you are in the company of people of all manner of age: school kids, young working professionals, aging mothers/fathers, etc. What a shame! (b) In Nairobi recently, I sat down for afternoon coffee with a friend at a restaurant littered (across the walls) with flat screen TVs. Showing on the channel they had tuned into was a movie with explicit love-making ... imagine the rest. Despite our protestations, the restaurant owner's ears appeared deaf! Some people may say we need self-regulation but as a society we need some standards. We need some labeling of content that guide when it can be broadcast. For instance, adult content should be restricted to the time between 9 pm and 5 am; day time content should, of necessity, be family-friendly. Or what say you professionals and regulators? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.com In Kenya - Licensed by Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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2-Day ATM Security Workshop July 3rd – 4th, 2013, Nairobi
by Matunda Nyanchama 26 Jun '13

26 Jun '13

2-Day ATM Security Workshop July 3rd– 4th, 2013, Nairobi According to Kenyan press, banks in the country lost over Ksh 1.6 billion ($17.5 million) to fraudsters in the last one year. Much of the fraud was perpetuated through ATMs. Outline ATMs are a core component of financial services across the world and ATM use continues to grow. ATMs offer convenience and can be safe if well-designed and used. The continued growth and use makes ATMs targets of opportunity for criminals. New and existing ATMs are a target for fraudsters who use such traditional methods as card and cash trapping and skimming with increasing sophistication. Reports indicate that ATM malware attacks have also led to significant losses recently. Africa, being the new frontier of technology development, has witnessed increased use of ATMs as financial services companies compete for a stake in the market. The continent is experiencing its share of financial-related crimes, including the use of ATM for such crimes. The world at large is struggling to increase the convenience and safety on the one hand and to reduce its misuse on the other. An effective remedy for prevention of ATM frauds, however, cannot be provided unless we understand the true nature of the problem. Attendees of this session will learn about global trends in ATM use, ATM-related security issues and solutions thereof. Fees Contact $400 (KES 35,000. Covers: 2- day workshop: morning tea-break snack, lunch, afternoon tea-break snack + learning material: presentation. · info(a)aganoconsulting.com · training(a)aganoconsulting.com · Phone: 254 20 250-2670743 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.com In Kenya - Licensed by Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Laptop 4Schools Stakeholder Meeting, Thrs 4th July @ SU
by Walubengo J 26 Jun '13

26 Jun '13

Lister, Find attached the invite @ http://laptop4schools.eventbrite.com Plse register and come to brainstorm on this issue. regards. walu.

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Food for thought - Deworming school students
by Phares Kariuki 26 Jun '13

26 Jun '13

Hi, In preparation for the July 4th session, I thought I'd share this study, http://www.who.int/sdhconference/resources/draft_background_paper22_kenya.p… Deworming students reduces absenteeism by 25%. Students are dropping out of school becasue their parents, the school and the government don't care enough to get rid of parasites in their abdomen. Same government wants to give this malnourished child a laptop... Well then... -- Warm Regards, Phares Kariuki | *T*: +254 720 406 093 | *E*: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | *Twitter*: kaboro |*Skype *: kariukiphares | *B*: http://www.kaboro.com/ |

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Fwd: Applications now open for The Growth Hub's 2nd accelerator program!
by Ali Hussein 25 Jun '13

25 Jun '13

> From: "Grace Kadenge | GrowthAfrica" <gka(a)growthafrica.com> > Date: June 25, 2013, 10:29:36 AM GMT+03:00 > To: "'Ali Hussein'" <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > Subject: Applications now open for The Growth Hub's 2nd accelerator program! > > Dear Ali, > > I hope this e-mail finds you well. > > I am reaching out to you to inform you about two upcoming programs that The Growth Hub will be running this year. > > We are looking for motivated early stage entrepreneurs in the social enterprise space who are looking to build successful businesses. We support a variety of sectors, particularly: energy / environmental sustainability, mobile and IT, agro-processing, financial services and essential services (health, education, water & sanitation). Our programmes provide: > Access to seed funding (up to $100,000) > One on one mentorship and networking through a diverse network of thought leaders, experienced entrepreneurs, and investors > Collaborative working space in the heart of Nairobi’s business district > Intensive series of workshops > Access to investors through pitch showcases > > I2I: Idea-to-Innovation > Applications due by July 15 > Information Sessions on July 1 and July 11 > Programme Start: August 1 > Click here for more details and to apply online! > > I2I2: Innovation-to-Impact > Applications due by August 19 > Information Sessions on August 1 and August 8 > Programme Start: September 13 > Click here for more details and to apply online! > > We appreciate your help in circulating this information to anyone who may be interested and qualified for our programme. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions. > > Please help us tweet the following: East African #startups, apply to @GrowthHubAfrica Idea to Innovation by July 15. Seed funding, mentoring & pitching http://goo.gl/04v4m > > Accelerate your #startup with $ 75,000 available in seed funding. Apply by August 19. Pitching, Biz Model & mentoring http://goo.gl/E5lcR > > About us: The Growth Hub is an impact incubator and accelerator that supports early stage entrepreneurs and start-ups in the social enterprise space in Africa who are solving today’s most pressing societal and environmental problems creating huge social and financial impact. > > Best regards, > > > Grace Kadenge > Programme Co-ordinator > > > > Cape Office Park, Ring Road Kilimani > P.O. Box 17726 – 00100 GPO, Nairobi > > P: +254 20-2501777 M: +254 750 877595 > W: www.growthafrica.com E: gka(a)growthafrica.com > >

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Africa Domain Name Awards
by Barrack Otieno 25 Jun '13

25 Jun '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dandjinou Pierre <pdandjinou(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 23:19:15 +0200 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Africa Domain Name Awards To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Listers! The Awards Committee has decided to extend nominations deadline to 30th June! Also, it will be giving out 4 Awards instead of 2! Interested parties should nominate their registry/registrar by filling appropriate questionnaires at www.africanncommunity.org You may wish to send the questionnaires to me! Remember self nomination is allowed! Chers Listiers Le Comitee d'attributiom du prix des noms de domaine a decide de prolonger le dernier Delai pour les nominations au 30 juin 2013! Si interresses priere remplir le questionnaire approprie en allant sur site www.africanncommunity.org Les questionnaires peuvent Aussi m'etre adresses directement! Noter que l'autonomination est autorisee Salutations Pierre -- Pierre Dandjinou Cotonou - 229 90 087784 / 66566610 Dakar 221 77 639 30 41 www.scg.bj skype : sagbo1953 -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Should CIOs and CMOs develop BFF Status? A case for closer cooperation
by Ali Hussein 25 Jun '13

25 Jun '13

We are living in interesting times. Headlines and stories across media channels talk about the death of marketing as we know it. Pundits talk about the changing roles of the CIO and the CMO. Some even talk about the collapse of the two roles into one. Here are a few predictions:- - In a few years CMOs will spend more on technology – digital marketing, Analytics, BI, Enterprise Marketing Management (EMM) etc. – than CIOs. This you can take to the bank. - Globally the $1 trillion marketing industry is feeling the impact of software eating marketing. This is now a board level issue as data and KYC (know your customer) is driving/enabling companies to mass customize products and services. - The burden of understanding technology’s impact on marketing, customer experience and leading innovation is now on CMOs and their agencies. This is a departure from the normal practice of pushing everything ‘IT’ to the CIO/CTO. Read on: http://www.alyhussein.com/ *Ali Hussein* *CEO, 3mice interactive media ltd* *Partner, Telemedia Africa Ltd * Tel: +254713601113 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.

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The Dark Side of Big Data?
by Ali Hussein 24 Jun '13

24 Jun '13

Where do authorities draw the line on usage of Data for enforcement purposes? The line between data used to stop criminal activities and whether those violate Privacy of innocents is becoming increasingly blurred. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/08/us/mining-of-data-is-called-crucial-to-fi… Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Educate Public on Digital Migration, says Governor
by waudo siganga 21 Jun '13

21 Jun '13

[1]http://www.cskonline.org/about-us/kenya-ict-press/324-educate-public -on-digital-migration-says-governor References 1. http://www.cskonline.org/about-us/kenya-ict-press/324-educate-public-on-dig…

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Stakeholder Forum to discuss the Laptop Project 4th July 2013 9 am to 5 pm Strathmore University Auditorium
by John Matogo 21 Jun '13

21 Jun '13

Dear colleagues. The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANET) in collaboration with @iLabAfrica are organising a stakeholder forum on the 4th of July to discuss the laptop for Schools initiative that is due to be rolled out by the Government. This forum invites all stakeholders in the education and ICT sector to present position papers regarding this initiative. I welcome you to participate by presenting your views on the following aspects of the Laptop for Schools Initiative: 1. What is the device? 2. What is the nature of the content? (Format, mode of delivery etc) 3. Who will generate the content and carry out QA? 4. Monitoring and Evaluation System 5. Security of the Devices 6. Disposal of Devices The forum will take place on 4th July from 9am to 5pm in the Strathmore University Auditorium. Position papers are welcome. To secure a slot to present your recommendations, kindly submit your paper by 2nd July to the email address forum(a)strathmore.edu Input from all stakeholders will be consolidated and presented to government at a separate event on the 19th of July. For any information and exhibition opportunities kindly contact John Matogo Manager @iLabAfrica Strathmore University P.O. Box 59857-00200 Nairobi, KENYA Tel: +254 070 303 4280 (direct line) Personal Mobile:+254 722 813 533 Skype: jmatogo Twitter: @jmatogo -- Note: All emails sent from Strathmore University are subject to Strathmore's Email Terms & Conditions. Please click here<http://www.strathmore.edu/aboutus.php?id=184>to read the policy. "Visit our Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity>Page and Twitter <https://twitter.com/StrathU>Account".

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LA chooses iPads for students
by Adam Nelson 20 Jun '13

20 Jun '13

Just saw this come over the wire: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-lausd-chooses-ipads-for-pilot-2… If you read the article, you'll see classic Microsoft FUD in there about Windows/Office being the most used in businesses, but it's exciting to see a school district be forward thinking and realize that while iOS is not good for programming, tablets are clearly optimum for teaching generally since they are perfect for studying Literature, Science, History, Computer Science, etc... -Adam --- OpenStack for Africa: http://signup.kili.io Musings: https://twitter.com/varud About Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcnelson

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FW: Commission reviews broadcasting frequencies fees.doc
by Wambua, Christopher 20 Jun '13

20 Jun '13

Listers, [P R E S S R E L E A S E][cid:image004.jpg@01CE6D0D.E4A90E50] 19th June April 2013 CCK reviews prices for broadcasting frequencies Broadcasters with more than one frequency per broadcast spot or site will from next month pay higher fees for the spectrum. The Commission today revised the broadcasting frequency fees in an attempt to address the existing disparities in the distribution and use of broadcasting spectrum in the country. The new charging methodology shall ensure fair distribution of broadcasting frequencies, and promote competition in the sub-sector. In addition, the methodology will enhance plurality and diversity of views and opinions as envisaged in the ICT Sector Policy Guidelines and the Kenya Information and Communications Act, CAP 411A. The new charges will be based on the following formula: New frequency fee payable per site = (2n-1) x current fee. Using this formula, the fee payable per site is as follows: No. of Frequencies Zone A (High Congestion Zone) Zone B (Low Congestion Zone) Broadcaster with 1 frequency in one site FM: KShs. 130,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 360,000/= p.a. FM: KShs. 65,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 180,000/= p.a. Broadcaster with 2 frequencies in one site FM: KShs. 390,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 1,080,000/= p.a. FM: KShs. 195,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 540,000/= p.a. Broadcaster with 3 frequencies in one site FM: KShs. 910,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 2,520,000/= p.a. FM: KShs. 455,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 1,260,000/= p.a. Broadcaster with 4 frequencies in one site FM: KShs. 1,950,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 5,400,000/= p.a. FM: KShs. 975,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 2,700,000/= p.a. Broadcaster with 5 frequencies in one site FM: KShs. 4,030,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 11,160,000/= p.a. FM: KShs. 2,015,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 5,580,000/= p.a. Broadcaster with 6 frequencies in one site FM: KShs. 8,190,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 22,680,000/= p.a. FM: KShs. 4,095,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 11,340,000/= p.a. Broadcaster with 7 frequencies in one site FM: KShs. 16,510,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 45,720,000/= p.a. FM: KShs. 8,255,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 22,860,000/= p.a. Broadcaster with 8 frequencies in one site FM: KShs. 33,150,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 91,800,000/= p.a. FM: KShs. 16,575,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 45,900,000/= p.a. Broadcaster with 9 frequencies in one site FM: KShs.66,430,000 p.a. TV: KShs. 183,960,000 p.a FM: KShs.33,215 ,000/= p.a TV: KShs. 91,930,000/= p.a. Broadcaster with 10 frequencies in one site FM: KShs.132,990,000 p.a. TV: KShs. 368, 280,000 p.a. FM: KShs.66,495 ,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 184, 140,000/= p.a. The new charges are effective from 1st July 2013. A description of the frequency charging Zones A and B is provided on our website at http://www.cck.go.ke/licensing/spectrum/fees.html Frequencies are national resources that should be distributed fairly and equitably. [cid:image009.png@01CE6D0D.E4A90E50] Francis W. Wangusi DIRECTOR GENERAL

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Kenya IGF: Call for Presenters and Panelists
by Paul M 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

Dear People, Based on the topics that were solicited from the mailing lists, you are kindly invited to select which topics you would be interested in giving a presentation. The working group is going to organise some topics to have panelists who'll collectively contribute to the discussion(s). If you are interested in becoming a panelist member or making an individual presentation please reply to this e-mail by indicating your name and the topic. The topics are outlined below. This call will end on Monday 24th June. 1. Topic: Devolution and the Counties -> (Would require a panelist discussion) Issues to discuss: Decentralising of ICT into the county governments Facilitating citizen participation in governance Business opportunities in the counties: Are companies/professionals ready to engage? E-governance: Discuss E-governance in the counties from service point of view. 2. Topic:Broadband Infrastructure and the Strategies for the last mile connectivity Issues to discuss: NOFBI: The National Optic Fibre Backbone IPv6 Connectivity The Broadband Strategy 3. Topic: Electronic Voting and lessons garnered from the 2013 Kenyan general elections -> (Would require a panelist discussion) 4. Topic: The Universal Access Fund 5.Topic: OpenData: Success or Failure? 6. Topics on Cyber Security: a) The Cyber Security Master Plan: A critical look at the Cyber Security Master Plan b) E-Commerce: Do Kenyans have trust? -> (Would require a panelist discussion) Issues to Discuss: - E-Commerce Regulatory Environment - The Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) - DNSSEC - Mobile Money Security and Reliability 7. Topics on the E-Industry a). E- Waste b E -Agriculture: E-agriculture strategies and its contribution to economic growth and development c) E-health: A look at E-health 8. Topics on ICT and Education a) Laptops for Schools b) Open ICT and education: Policy issues and E-learning 9. Topics on The Legal Framework a) The Data Protection Bill b) The Freedom of Information Bill 2012 c) Intellectual Property Rights d) Internet and Consumer Rights 10. Topic: Taking stock of Kenya's performance last year in the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT) Kindest Regards, Paul Muchene, Chair, Kenya IGF Working Group

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Information Risk Management Training - July ~ December 2013
by Matunda Nyanchama 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

Pardon me for cross-posting this ICT Security & Risk Management Training Schedule Calendar Month Course Code Course Title Duration Planned Dates Fees(USD) Fees (KES) July I-2 Digital Forensics – A Primer 1 day July 1st 2013 200.00 18,000 I-7 ATM Security 2 days July 3rd – 4th, 2013 400.00 35,000 A-11 Digital Forensics & Computer Crime 4 days July 8th – 11th, 2013 750.00 65,000 I-6 ISO27000 Standard Series & Your organization 1 day July 15th, 2013 200.00 18,000 I-4 Introduction to Business Continuity Management 2 days July 17th – 18th, 2013 350.00 30,000 A-7 Security for System & Network Administrators 5 days July 22nd – 27th, 2013 950.00 80.000 A-2 Information Security for IT Auditors 4 days July 29th – August 2nd, 2013 800.00 70,000 August A-10- Project Management (PMP) Bootcamp 5 days August 5th – 9th, 2013 1,100.00 95,000 A-1 Ethical Hacking - CEH 5 days August 12th – 16th 2013 950.00 80,000 A-3 Advanced Business Continuity Management & Disaster Recovery Planning[1] 4 days August 19th – 22nd, 2013 800.00 70,000 I-1 Information Security & Risk Management 2 days August 26th – 27th, 2013 350.00 30,000 I-5 IT & Work Place – Emerging Trends 1 day August 29th; 2013 200.00 18,000 September A-4 CISSP Bootcamp 5 days September 2nd – 6th, 2013 1,100.00 95,000 I-2 Digital Forensics – A Primer 1 day September 10th, 2013 200.00 18,000 I-4 Introduction to Business Continuity Management 2 days September 12th – 13th, 2013 350.00 30,000 A-6 IT Governance & COBIT 4 days September 23rd - 27th, 2013 800.00 70,000 October A-5 Holistic Information Security Practitioner (HISP[2]) 5 days October 7th – 11th, 2013 1,200.00 105,000 I-3 Hacking for non-Technical Professionals 1 day October 15th, 2013 200.00 18,000 A 3 days October 22nd – 24th, 2013 700.00 60,000 November I-7 ATM Security 2 days November 6th – 7th, 2013 400.00 35,000 A-8 CISM Bootcamp 5 days November 11th – 15th, 2013 950.00 80,000 A-11 Digital Forensics & Computer Crime 4 days November 18th – 22nd, 2013 750.00 65,000 December I-3 Hacking for non-Technical Professionals 1 day December 4th, 2013 200.00 18,000 I-1 Information Security & Risk Management 2 days December 16th – 17th, 2013 350.00 30,000 Email Inquiries: training(a)aganoconsulting.comor info(a)aganoconsulting.com Phone Inquiries North America +1-888-587-1150; East Africa: +254 20 250-2670743 ________________________________ [1]Based on ISO 22301 [2]Offered in partnership with HISPI Institute www.hispi.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.com In Kenya - Licensed by Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Feature phones rule: Why Huawei wants to buy Nokia
by robert yawe 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

http://qz.com/95724/why-huawei-wants-nokia-smartphones-arent-as-dominant-as… Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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As we tweet
by robert yawe 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

Hi, As we sit on our butts and tweet (yes) the government is looking elsewhere for companies to help them go digital http://www.emergingstars.com/business-opportunities/ke/joint-venture-e-gove… Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Fw: ICT Innovators, Educators & Leaders - Great line up of Speakers!
by Matunda Nyanchama 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

----- Forwarded Message ----- From: eLearning Innovations Conference Secretariat <conference(a)elearning-innovations.com> To: mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:36 AM Subject: ICT Innovators, Educators & Leaders - Great line up of Speakers! Having trouble viewing this email? Click here eLearning Innovations Conference & Expo Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya Pre-Conference: July 25-26, 2013 Conference: July 29-30, 2013 Dear Matunda, As ICT innovators, educators and leaders passionate about leveraging the power of ICTs for learning and development gather at the Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi in July, we hope you'll be among them! This premier learning and networking event is around the corner andwe invite and encourage you to register early to reserve your seat. 2013 Chief Guest: Dr. Fred O. Matiang'i Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information Communication & Technology, Kenya. Conference Program: Check out the exciting tentative programfeaturing panels, symposia, and interactive showcase sessions with over 80 international speakers! 2013 Theme: Advancing Human Capital Through eLearning and Mobile Technologies REGISTER TODAY! The Pre-Conference training workshops, conference, and Expo will offer: * premier career development opportunities * business development and networking opportunities * a research dissemination forum * hands-on training workshops and in Interactive sessions * Q & A sessions with expert panelists * an Expo packed with innovative ideas and tools Featured Keynote Speaker Dr. Fredrick Muyia Nafukho Texas A&M University, USA July 29, 2013 Dr. Fredrick Muyia Nafukho is Professor of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development and Head, Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development, College of Education and Human Development, Texas A&M University, USA. Dr. Nafukho has written extensively on the role of eLearning in Higher Education in Africa. He co-authored the Foundations of adult education in Africa, Management of Adult Education Organizations in Africa (2011, Pearson Education/UNESCO) and Learning Entrepreneurship through Indigenous Knowledge (Nsiema). Learn More... Featured Keynote Speaker Prof. Tim Hatcher North Carolina State University July 30, 2013 Prof Tim Hatcher is a recognized expert in Workforce Education. Dr Hatcher has published over 100 articles and books on Workforce Education, Ethical Leadership and eLearning. He has presented his work at many research conferences and is a sought-after keynote speaker for international conferences in Europe, Africa and Asia. Prof Hatcher is a recipient of several national and international awards for his research, writing and teaching. He has developed numerous eLearning courses and programs and has taught using distance education and eLearning tools for over two decades. Learn More... Interested in Exhibiting? Registration for Expo booths is Open! To learn more about the conference, toregister, sponsor or exhibit, we welcome you to visit the conference website or to contact the Conference Secretariat. Organizations interested in the Expo or sponsorship should contact: Anne at Tel: +254 722 521 498;+254 733 744 437 Email: annem(a)ictecea.com or John at Tel:+254 737 860 228; +254 721 860 228 Email: johnm(a)ictecea.com 2013 eLearning Innovations Conference Partners Talents Coaching and Consulting Public Service Commission East Africa ICT Exhibitions & Conferences Forward this email This email was sent to mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com by conference(a)elearning-innovations.com | Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. 2013 eLearning Innovations Conference & Expo| www.elearning-innovations.com| conference(a)elearning-innovations.com| Kenya

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Test Engineers - STB cable & satellite
by Ali Hussein 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

Listers We urgently need the above. Requirements as follows:- Please inbox me or sambaza. Requirements:  Technology areas: Cable and Satellite STB testers  Technologies: MPEG, DVB SI, IPTV, Web  Digital TV Set-Top Box Testing  Test Execution using DVB & IPTV head-end equipment  Test Execution of IPTV Set-Top Boxes and hybrid DVB – IPTV Set-Top Boxes  Bug Reporting and management Tasks:  Summarizing requirements, objectives for the test projects  Test Plan writing  Specifying test cases & test procedure & test coverage  Estimating required time for test execution  Test Execution and Coordination of Test Execution  Bug management  Test Result Reporting (Technical & Management) Thanks Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Over 130 speakers confirmed for Broadcast, Film and Music 2013
by Sean Moroney 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

Dear Listers, Below is an e-letter on BFMA highlights this year, and attached is the updated conference programme. Attendance is free with pre-registration. I hope the creatives and media professionals on the list will find time to drop in for the sessions that are of interest to them. Regards, Sean Moroney Chairman AITEC Africa seanm(a)aitecafrica.com UK Tel: +44(0)1480-880774 UK Fax: +44(0)1480-880765 UK Mobile: +44(0)7973-499224 Kenya Mobile: +254(0)721-845674 Mozambique Mobile: +258-820880583 Nigeria Mobile +234(0)701-196-1413 Skype: seanmoroney www.aitecafrica.com [twitter]<https://twitter.com/aitecafrica> [facebook (2)] <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aitec-Africa/143207745706922?ref=ts&fref=ts> [CIO-button-Ad-BFMA-2013] [Broadcast Film and Music logo] Kenyatta International Conference Centre 26-27 June 2013 +44 (0) 1480 880774 info(a)aitecafrica.com<mailto:info@aitecafrica.com> Platinum Sponsors [multichoice x 3] [AVE KFC BAlancing Act] Over 800 delegates registered and over 130 speakers confirmed for BFMA 2013 - limited spaces remaining. For free attendance register HERE<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001bePFfz6j0F1_h5IbTaHxXYunfuwgE9VqHTjS4spKrjr-…> BFMA 2013 CLICK HERE for more details of this event.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001bePFfz6j0F0AftZpVmJwrIOcKk0IWMMaCHUt5Bqk3JOZ…> Never before have so many film, broadcast and music gurus gathered in the same place in Africa. The Kenyatta International Conference Centre (named after the father of Kenya's new President) will be the venue for two days of intensive discussion, debate and learning in conference sessions, panel discussions and training workshops. Programme Director and Chairman of AITEC Africa Sean Moroney called on digital media professionals from throughout Africa to converge on Nairobi over 26-27 June in order to benefit from the great educational, networking and business opportunities available at the event. "We have been overwhelmed by the expertise that has been offered for the conference programme, with experts flying in from all four corners of the world, including Australia, UK, USA, Ghana, Nigeria, France and India, to join East Africa's industry leaders for a unique knowledge-sharing fest. Don't let the price of an air ticket stand in the way of the great educational and business opportunity this top industry event is offering you." United Broadcast Media Solutions on stand number P6 opposite Workshop Room 2 Come and visit us! [ubms] Visit our website CLICK HERE<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001bePFfz6j0F33PRVII5K2Y4aq0mm-sMZ235rVHStw8k4A…> Community Radio Focus [AMI] The BFMA programme is going to include two sessions on community radio development, organised in partnership with Africa Media Initiative. Community radio practitioners from throughout East Africa will participate in the following panel discussions: * Content production & grassroots participation in community radio * Making community radio more sustainable [Africa Media Business Exchange logo] Nine investors confirmed for Africa Media Business Exchange The following investors have confirmed participation in AMBE@BFMA 2013 : Innovation 4 Africa; 88 mph; Aramid Capital; PesaFund; Growth Africa; Jacana; Kibunda; PVL Africa; TBL Microfund Africa Each investor will have a 15-minute face-to-face meeting with each of the start-ups participating in AMBE, providing them with a real-life opportunity to pitch their production or business ideas to invetors that are actively looking for investment opportunities in the creative arts and digital media industries. To book one of the few remaining demo areas in AMBE, email filmbizafrica(a)gmail.com<mailto:filmbizafrica@gmail.com> BFMA Preview Cinema to showcase latest local and regional productions The Preview Cinema at BFMA is a free facility for film-makers to screen trailers for their new productions, as well as short documentaries or internet series. Highlights include Ni Sisi and Something Necessary. For last-minute screening applications, email Alexandros Konstantaras on grostmont5(a)yahoo.com<mailto:grostmont5@yahoo.com> Want to book a stand or sponsorship? Email for details CLICK HERE<mailto:info@aitecafrica.com> Hosted and organised by [AITEC 25 Anniversary logo FOR WEB] Ernie Singleton headlines music industry guru sessions [Ernie Singleton] Leading local and international music producers and distributors will share their experience in the following two panel discussions at BFMA 2013: DAY 1 Making better Music: Creativity, production & technology Should I find a producer or record it myself? What's the next step? Natalie Lukkenaer, Penya Africa Robert Kamanzi, Ingoma Talent Management Steve Kivutia -Ketebul Studios Lynn Jeter, Lynn Allan Jeter & Associates Public Relations DAY 2 Making money from music: Innovation & the challenges of marketing & distribution What needs to happen to develop a viable music market in East Africa? How can African music makers take advantage of growing global markets? Ernie Singleton, Singleton Entertainment (Former President of Urban Music at MCA Records); Gustav Erickson, Mdundo Music Colin Gayle, Billboard Magazine; Edward Sigei, Kenya Copyright Board, Tim Rimbui, Ennovator Music Kenya ICT Board backs young content developers [Kenya ICT Board] The Kenya ICT Board has joined the Kenya Film Commission in supporting the Film-Makers & Content Developers Pavilion at BFMA to provide free demo areas to promote their productions services and applications - and network with potential partners from throughout Africa and beyond. Announcing the Board's support, Eunice Kariuki, Deputy CEO Publicity, said the Pavilion had a vital role to play in promoting young content developers. "BFMA is an ideal platform for our young developers to expose themselves and their products to the real world in a highly stimulating business and educational environment." To apply for a free demo area in the Pavilion, use the application form on the ICT Board web site. 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Africa Tech Shifts from Infrastructure to growing businesses
by Rebecca Wanjiku 18 Jun '13

18 Jun '13

Africa's tech community is embracing policy concerns for the first time at the annual Africa Internet Summit, after focusing on the goal of affordable connectivity for a number of years. For the last 15 years, the tech community met for training and discussions on routing, Internet Protocol number allocation, DNS operations, ISP operations and how to expand access. But this year the techies are holding discussions with members of governments and business. Training is being organized by AFRINIC, the regional Internet registry and AfNOG, the regional network operators group. "Previously we were talking to each other as technical people, but we have merged it to include policy makers, government officials, businesses and civil society; people that may not be very technical but their contribution is vital for the growth of internet business in Africa," said Adiel Akplogan, AFRINIC CEO. Read more..... http://www.itworld.com/internet/361508/africa-tech-shifts-infrastructure-gr…

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Fwd: AfPIF 2013: Registration passes 200!
by Barrack Otieno 18 Jun '13

18 Jun '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Internet Society <mailer(a)isoc.org> Date: Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 3:14 PM Subject: AfPIF 2013: Registration passes 200! To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com ** [image: header image style=] Dear Internet Society members, Registration for AfPIF 2013 is now open! With an impressive 200+ delegates registered to date, join us for the African Peering and Interconnection Forum, AfPIF 2013, 3-5 September, Casablanca, Morocco, Sheraton Towers Hotel. Now in its 4th year, AfPIF has made its name as the annual conference addressing interconnection challenges together with the wide-ranging opportunities the African continent offers, organized by the Internet Society. *Why should I attend?* By attending you can take part in a unique forward facing event, focusing on advancing Africa’s Internet infrastructure as well as global competitiveness. *Who will attend?* African regional Internet providers and operators, Telecommunications regulators, Content providers, Internet Exchange Point (IXP) Operators, Infrastructure providers, Data center managers, National research and education networks, Carriers and Transit providers Join us for AfPIF 2013 and bring real change to your network! View the programme<http://www.internetsociety.org/events/afpif-2013/afpif-2013-programme> . Register Today! <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/afpif-2013> Interested in sponsoring AfPIF? Sponsorship Opportunities are still available: www.internetsociety.org/afpif-2013/sponsorship<http://www.internetsociety.org/events/afpif-2013/sponsorship> [image: header image style=] -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Re: [kictanet] Address for submitting position papers for the Laptops Implementation Program
by Barrack Otieno 18 Jun '13

18 Jun '13

Listers, This is an invitation to all stakeholders who might have position papers on the Laptop Project to submit the same to forum(a)strathmore.edu Kindly circulate the same widely to assist in compilation of the report, you may also submit any inquiries related to the forum to the same address . We shall be setting up a registration page for the forum in the course of the week. The stakeholder meeting will be on 4 July 2013 from 9 am to 5 pm and will be convened by Kenya ICT Action Network in Partnership with Strathmore Universities I Lab Africa. Thank you Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Re: [kictanet] Africa Domain Name Industry Awards Final Call
by Barrack Otieno 18 Jun '13

18 Jun '13

Listers For your attention and action, Within the framework of the Africa strategy, ICANN Africa, in partnership with the AfTLD and ISOC Africa has established an award committee to initiate the award program for registries and registrars in Africa and to define an annual program for the DNS industry. The Award programme was launched on 2nd May 2013 and will take us to the ICANN 47 meeting in Durban next July when the initial awards will be given out. Details on the Award programme are attached, with the questionnaire to be filled out and sent to Pierre.dandjinou(a)icann.org. These will be also posted on the www.africanncommunity.org site for online registration of nominees. We look forward to you participation in the Award programme.

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Re: [kictanet] New Dates for the Stakeholder Forum to discuss the Laptop Project 4th July 2013 9 am to 5 pm Strathmore University Auditorium
by Matunda Nyanchama 18 Jun '13

18 Jun '13

Barrack and team Thanks for this initiative. This matter has come up at our meetings at the Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) and the most effective way members can provide content. I would like to share this with the KPA leadership (if you haven't contacted them yet) for purposes of participation. Do you have a formal communique or some other such communication I can share with them? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.com In Kenya - Licensed by Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you. ________________________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:10:21 +0300 From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke>, Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] New Dates for the Stakeholder Forum to discuss the Laptop Project 4th July 2013 9 am to 5 pm Strathmore University Auditorium Message-ID: <CAKX6dsGHMiTh=ihST9xB4KO6ghNv0yp_Sv7KTvT-e6SdF4ausw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Dear Lister's, We would like to apologize to listers for the belated response on the above mentioned meeting. Due to increased interest from different stakeholder groups , the planning committee has decided to hold the first stakeholder meeting on 4 th July 2013 at the Strathmore University Auditorium from 9 am to 5 pm. This is to allow different stakeholders to come up with position papers in addition to the online discussions we held last week. This will then be collated and presented to the government at a separate event on 19th July 2013. Thank you Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:36:36 +0300 From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> To: WANGARI KABIRU <wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk> Cc: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke>, KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke>, John Wali <jwali(a)jakenya.org> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ISOC_KE] New Dates for the Stakeholder Forum to discuss the Laptop Project 4th July 2013 9 am to 5 pm Strathmore University Auditorium Message-ID: <CAKX6dsFJ42N=tnTLBkUr6RnNUO83ex_AOfS9QGozocSX6VBQQw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Dear Wangari, colleagues So far we don't have any implementation plan, ours is a response as a sector to a Presidential directive to ensure it is well implemented since the project will be funded by tax payers. We will prepare a report based on the week long discussions on the lists. In addition all stakeholders are invited to come up with position papers that will be included in the final document to be handed over to concerned parties in the government. I hope this helps. Best Regards On 6/17/13, WANGARI KABIRU <wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > Happy Monday Chair, > > Thank you for the update on the date on the Thursday, July 04 2013 for the > Stakeholders Forum. > > Prior to July 04th, may we receive the Ministry of Education and related > agencies implementation plan-I have not been able to trace this as yet and > certainly there is a lot already happening to make the project a success. > > Even as views are shared and called on, Please let us not shoot too much in > the dark. This would also enable valuable contributions to be made to the > well researched and informed plan, demystify and enhance the goodwill that > has built up for the project. > > Have a pleasant day. > > Regards/Wangari > > > > --- > Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored > Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on > Earth". > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>; > "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke>; Skunkworks forum > <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Cc: > Sent: Monday, 17 June 2013, 12:10 > Subject: Re: [ISOC_KE] New Dates for the Stakeholder Forum to discuss the > Laptop Project 4th July 2013 9 am to 5 pm Strathmore University Auditorium > > Dear Lister's, > > We would like to apologize to listers for the belated response on the > above mentioned meeting. Due to increased interest from different > stakeholder groups , the planning committee has decided to hold the > first stakeholder meeting on? 4 th July 2013 at the Strathmore > University Auditorium? from 9 am to 5 pm. This is to allow different > stakeholders to come up with position papers in addition to the online > discussions we held last week. This will then be collated and > presented to the government at a separate event on 19th July 2013. > > Thank you > > Best Regards > > -- > Barrack O. Otieno > +254721325277 > +254-20-2498789 > Skype: barrack.otieno > http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:42:10 +0100 (BST) From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> To: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Self censorship and the need for a village mad man Message-ID: <1371472930.10496.YahooMailNeo(a)web171705.mail.ir2.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Hi Ali, The article indicates that those who contribute are those from the middle class but I disagree based on my experiences on this forum which I believe consists of members of the middle and upper classes. Regards ? Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 ________________________________ From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> To: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Thursday, 13 June 2013, 10:33 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Self censorship and the need for a village mad man Robert I fundamentally disagree with that assertion. Our offline behaviors usually mirror our online ones. The issue remains one of connectivity. Our fellow Kenyans at the bottom of the pyramid may want as much as anyone to access and be part of the online community. The fact of the matter is that the majority of Kenyans are not online. Universal Access MUST?be the most urgent issue of the day. Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad On Jun 13, 2013, at 8:05 AM, robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: Hi all and the rest, > > >I came across the following article and noted that the writer was likely not a member of this forum otherwise he would have realised that the problem transcends economic and social class; > > >There?s little content from low income earning communities in Kenya on the Internet due to self censorship, rather than due to lack of access to connectivity. > > > >This has been revealed by Chris Orwa, who works with iHub Research On a piece on the iHub blog, Orwa says that the iHub, in following up on incidents reported on Ushahidi?s Uchaguzi election monitoring tool, found that much more happened in Mathare slums than was reported online. > > > >In addition, the team had observed that most of the reports on the platform were made from middle income neighbourhoods in Nairobi. > > >In a visit to Mathare, Orwa and his team were told that the community there was tight knit - with people tending to know each other. There were a few people with access to the Internet, who also knew each other. The community tends to shun those who post negative information about the community, with indication that the community may in addition clamp down on those posting such information. > > >Additionally, those who came from such areas did not want to be associated with the neighbourhood. This resulted in little information about such neighbourhoods being posted online. In addition, if any info was posted, it was rarely negative. > > >Please only respond if you disagree with my interpretation > >? >Regards > > >Robert Yawe >KAY System Technologies Ltd >Phoenix House, 6th Floor >P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >Kenya > > >Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 _______________________________________________ >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. 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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Self censorship and the need for a village mad man
by robert yawe 17 Jun '13

17 Jun '13

Hi all and the rest, I came across the following article and noted that the writer was likely not a member of this forum otherwise he would have realised that the problem transcends economic and social class; There’s little content from low income earning communities in Kenya on the Internet due to self censorship, rather than due to lack of access to connectivity. This has been revealed by Chris Orwa, who works with iHub Research On a piece on the iHub blog, Orwa says that the iHub, in following up on incidents reported on Ushahidi’s Uchaguzi election monitoring tool, found that much more happened in Mathare slums than was reported online. In addition, the team had observed that most of the reports on the platform were made from middle income neighbourhoods in Nairobi. In a visit to Mathare, Orwa and his team were told that the community there was tight knit - with people tending to know each other. There were a few people with access to the Internet, who also knew each other. The community tends to shun those who post negative information about the community, with indication that the community may in addition clamp down on those posting such information. Additionally, those who came from such areas did not want to be associated with the neighbourhood. This resulted in little information about such neighbourhoods being posted online. In addition, if any info was posted, it was rarely negative. Please only respond if you disagree with my interpretation Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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