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Africa Domain Name System Forum Continues today from 9 UTC
by Barrack Otieno 28 Jul '21

28 Jul '21

Goodmorning colleagues, The Africa Domain Name System Forum continues today. Kindly use the log in details you used for yesterday's session. The following interesting sessions are lined up today. *TIME (UTC)* *SESSION* *PRESENTER* *09:00 – 10:30* *Panel: Strengthening Collaboration Within the DNS Ecosystem in Africa* *Moderator:* Angela Matlapeng, AFTLD *Keynote: *Mouhamet Diop – AfRegistrar *Panelists:* - Me Assietou Thiam Diakhate – ECOBANK - Samantha Fezeu, ICANN IPC - Seun Ojedeji – AFRALO - Mouhamet Diop – AfRegistrar *BREAK* *11:30 – 13:00* *Panel: Emerging Issues in the DNS Technical Landscape* *Q&A Session:* *Emerging Issues in the DNS Technical Landscape* *Moderator: *Simon Balthazar – doTZ *Keynote: *Overview of Emerging Issues in the DNS Technical Landscape – Adiel Akplogan – VP for Technical Engagement – ICANN org *Panelists:* - Samir Moussa – ATI - Amreesh Phokeer – ISOC - Calvine Browne DNS Africa - Adiel Akplogan – ICANN Org *BREAK* *13:30 – 14:45* *Improved Collaboration Within Fora and Symposium in Africa* *** *Moderator: *Yaovi Atohoun – ICANN *Presenter:* Prof. Nii Quaynor – Africa Internet Summit *Other Panelists:* - Pierre Dandjinou – VP Stakeholder Engagement, Africa – ICANN - Ali Hadji Mmadi – President – AFTLD - Mouhamet Diop – Chairman – AfRegistrar *14:45 – 15:00* *Closing Session* *Moderator: *Yaovi Atohoun – ICANN *Panelists:* - Pierre Dandjinou – VP Stakeholder Engagement, Africa – ICANN - Ali Hadji Mmadi – President – AFTLD - Mouhamet Diop – Chairman – AfRegistrar To register or follow the event remotely kindly use www.dnsforum.africa Thank you Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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FW: Invitation: Continental Data Policy Framework consultation workshop, July 29th
by Margaret Nyambura Ndung'u 27 Jul '21

27 Jul '21

Listers, this consultative meeting may be of interest to some of you. Kindly register if interested plus give comments to the data policy framework. Rgrds, Nyambura From: Amazouz Souhila Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 2:44 PM To: Margaret Nyambura Ndung'u <NyamburaM(a)africa-union.org> Subject: Invitation: Continental Data Policy Framework consultation workshop, July 29th <https://africaunion.sharepoint.com/sites/AUTransitionPlanCorner/> Dear Nyambura , As discussed kindly assist in disseminating the below email and attached Flyer ( there is link to register for the meeting) Dear Sir/Madam, The African Union Commission is working on the development of a Continental Data Policy Framework , In this regards AUC with financial support from GIZ hired a consultancy Firm namely Research ICT Africa (RIA) to support in the drafting of the framework. Considering the importance and cross cutting nature of data , AUC aims to go through an inclusive and participatory process and tasked RIA to facilitate open consultations . As part of the open consultations , we have posted a call for contributions and comments and also scheduled a consultation meeting on 29 July 2021 at 10.00 am ( UTC/GMT) Contribute to the framework online use below link https://researchictafrica.net/2021/07/26/consultation-workshop-africa-data-p olicy-framework-african-union-commission/ Register for the meeting on 29 July 2021 Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUudeiqrD0sHtI7oyueXiDdui1SpL052cj _ Best Regards Amazouz Souhila Senior Radio Transmission and Broadcasting Officer Infrastructure and Energy Department Tel: (251) 11 551 77 00 Mobile: E-mail:SouhilaA@africa-union.org <mailto:SouhilaA@africa-union.org> P.O. Box 3243 | Roosvelt Street (Old Airport Area) | W21K19 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia www.au.int <http://www.au.int> <https://www.facebook.com/AfricanUnionCommission/> <https://twitter.com/_africanunion> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-union-commission-addis-ababa> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-union-commission-addis-ababa> This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the addressee and may also be privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee, or have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately, delete it from your system and do not copy, disclose or otherwise act upon any part of this e-mail or its attachments. Margaret Ndung'u Senior ICT Regulatory and Internet Governance Expert Infrastructure and Energy Tel: Mobile: E-mail: NyamburaM(a)africa-union.org P.O. Box 3243 | Roosvelt Street (Old Airport Area) | W21K19 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia www.au.int <http://www.au.int> <https://www.facebook.com/AfricanUnionCommission/> <https://twitter.com/_africanunion> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-union-commission-addis-ababa> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-union-commission-addis-ababa> This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the addressee and may also be privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee, or have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately, delete it from your system and do not copy, disclose or otherwise act upon any part of this e-mail or its attachments.

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Safaricom to hide identity of Lipa na M-Pesa users
by Victor Kapiyo 27 Jul '21

27 Jul '21

Safaricom will introduce a feature blocking customer contact details when making payments through Lipa na M-Pesa to curb personal information being traded to advertisers or fraudsters. The telco will only display the first and last few digits of a phone number, blocking the middle and effectively hiding the contact of the customer. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/safaricom-hide-identity-of-l…

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The 9th Africa Domain Name System Forum starts today
by Barrack Otieno 27 Jul '21

27 Jul '21

Dear Colleagues, The 9th Africa Domain Name System Forum will start this morning at 9 UTC. The Minister for Digital Economy , Postal Services and Digital Transformation in the Republic of Burkina Faso will grace the opening session whose details are below: *09:00 - 09:30* *09:30 - 10:00* *Opening Ceremony* * Moderator: *Barrack Otieno - AFTLD * Panelists:* ● Ali Hadji Mmadi - President - AFTLD ● Mouhamet Diop - Chairman - AfRegistrar ● Pierre Dandjinou - VP Stakeholder Engagement Africa - ICANN Org ● Hadja Ouatarra Sanon - Minister of Digital Economy, Postal Services and Digital Transformation - Republic of Burkina Faso * Keynote:* Evolving the DNS Ecosystem in Africa - Neil Dundas - CEO - DNS Africa For up to date information on the forum and the agenda kindly visit www.dnsforum.africa Thank you Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 www.aftld.org www.dnsforum.africa

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9th www.angelfairafrica.com
by Eric M K Osiakwan 26 Jul '21

26 Jul '21

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KENYA DNS FORUM 2021, LIVE STREAM
by Vincent Nyaga 26 Jul '21

26 Jul '21

Good Morning Listers, You can follow the Kenya DNS forum 2021, live on Facebook here [ https://fb.watch/v/4oRpIoL5x/ | https://fb.watch/v/4oRpIoL5x/ ] Thank you. Kind Regards, Vincent Nyagah, Marketing & Communications Executive Tel: +254 713 116 353

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Re: [kictanet] GIZ (Digital Transformation Centre) is recruiting
by Sigi Mwanzia 26 Jul '21

26 Jul '21

Hi everyone, Please find two super opportunities to work with GIZ in Kenya below: a. https://www.fuzu.com/jobs/advisor-for-data-markets-open-data-and-artificial… b. https://www.fuzu.com/jobs/data-protection-advisor-digital-transformation-ce… Regards, Sigi. Sigi Waigumo Mwanzia, Programme Officer - Digital. Read more about ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa's #UnseenEyesUnheardStories report here: [ https://www.article19.org/resources/kenya-and-uganda-covid-19-pandemic-surv… | Kenya and Uganda: COVID-19 pandemic surveillance and threats to human rights - ARTICLE 19 ] ARTICLE 19 EASTERN AFRICA DEFENDING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND INFORMATION W https://www.article19.org/regional-office/eastern-africa/ Tw @article19eafric Fa facebook.com/article19org

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Save the Date Kenya Internet Governance Forum 23 September 2021
by Barrack Otieno 26 Jul '21

26 Jul '21

[image: Save the Date KeIGF.jpeg] Listers, Kindly take note of the new Kenya Internet Governance Forum Dates. The Kenya School of Internet Governance will take place from 20th September - 23rd September 2021. A detailed announcement will go out with registration details for both events. Looking forward to your participation. Thank you Best Regards -- *Barrack Otieno* *Trustee* *Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet)* *Skype:barrack.otieno* *+254721325277* *https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/ <https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/>* *www.kictanet.or.ke <http://www.kictanet.or.ke>*

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KENYA DNS FORUM 2021 INVITE
by Vincent Nyaga 21 Jul '21

21 Jul '21

Dear Listers, Have you Registered for the Kenya DNS forum happening tomorrow? Be part of the conversation, Register here [ https://dnsforum.ke/ | https://dnsforum.ke/ ] . Kind Regards, Vincent Nyagah, Marketing & Communications Executive Tel: +254 713 116 353

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KENYA DNS FORUM 2021 INVITE
by Vincent Nyaga 19 Jul '21

19 Jul '21

Dear Listers, The Domain Name System Forum is an annual open event for stakeholders in the Domain Name Industry. This virtual event in Kenya is poised to bring together ICT/DNS experts, Government representatives, local and international policymakers, global Registries for country code top-level domain (ccTLDs), domain name registrars and registrants to discuss the growth of the DNS Ecosystem and its impact on technology. The Theme for this year’s event is Growth of the Domain Name System in Kenya and Beyond. For more information, please refer to the attached and register here https://dnsforum.ke/. Kind Regards, Vincent Nyagah, Marketing & Communications Executive Tel: +254 713 116 353

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FW: IEEE PowerAfrica 2021: Early Bird Registration Deadline 23rd July 2021 and Scholarship Opportunities
by awatila＠gmail.com 16 Jul '21

16 Jul '21

Dear Listers, This may be of interest to some of you. Best Regards, From: Humphrey Muhindi <hmuhindi(a)ieee.org> Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2021 11:30 PM To: tpc-powerafrica(a)ieee.org Subject: IEEE PowerAfrica 2021: Early Bird Registration Deadline 23rd July 2021 and Scholarship Opportunities Hello all, I hope you are all doing well and thank you for the contributions towards the planning of the PowerAfrica Conference. Please find below some important notices and circulate widely within your networks. We look forward to attracting a wider participation this year from across the globe. Needy IEEE members from Africa have the opportunity to be supported to attend with some limited scholarships available. Those planning on registering please note the Early Bird Registration deadline is 8 days from now. REGISTRATION Early Bird Registration Open Take advantage of the Early Bird Registration Fees and save upto 25% Deadline: July 23rd 2021 <https://cvent.me/34ekAY> Register Now SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES _____ Announcing Scholarships to IEEE Student Members _____ The 2021 IEEE PowerAfrica Conference invites IEEE Student Members from Africa to apply for grants to attend the virtual PAC 2021. To apply, students will need to fill a form highlighting why they deserve to be sponsored. This opportunity is courtesy of <http://enotice.ieee.org/link.cfm?r=v-3aDtkk9mZIQyEXngHw_g~~&pe=FetYWsofKLKd…> PES and <http://enotice.ieee.org/link.cfm?r=v-3aDtkk9mZIQyEXngHw_g~~&pe=sTmkFg5QrhwT…> IAS. <https://ieee-powerafrica.org/pes-and-ias-scholarship/> Apply for the African IEEE Student Member Scholarship _____ Announcing Scholarships to African IEEE Members _____ The 2021 IEEE PowerAfrica Conference invites IEEE Members from Africa to apply for grants to attend the virtual PAC 2021. To apply, IEEE Members will need to fill a form highlighting why they deserve to be sponsored. This opportunity is courtesy of the <http://enotice.ieee.org/link.cfm?r=v-3aDtkk9mZIQyEXngHw_g~~&pe=uhVMY5zfnR8-…> IEEE Africa Council. <https://ieee-powerafrica.org/africa-council-scholarship/> Apply for the African IEEE Members Scholarship Best Regards, Humphrey Muhindi, SMIEEE General Chair, 2021 IEEE PowerAfrica Conference <https://www.facebook.com/IEEEPowerAfrica/> <https://www.instagram.com/ieeepowerafrica/> <https://ieee-powerafrica.org/> <https://www.twitter.com/PowerAfrica21/> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvrul-qJfm6g6rCmHomC_5Q> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/ieeepowerafrica/>

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Re: [kictanet] Save the date: Let's Encrypt Automation tutorial - 22nd July 2021 - 3PM EAT
by Barrack Otieno 15 Jul '21

15 Jul '21

Listers On behalf of the Kenya Networks Operators Group Programme Commitee you are invited to the next tutorial whose details are as follows: Greetings, Please see details of the next tutorial below: With Let's Encrypt offering free TLS certificates to anyone who can prove control over a hostname, there is simply no excuse not to deploy TLS everywhere. Encrypt all the things! However, Let's Encrypt certificates have only a short validity window of 90 days, after which they must be renewed. This presentation highlights some tooling that can automate these regular renewals, ensuring certificates stay valid without need for a human operator. The tutorial will be lead by Philip Paeps - an independent consultant and contractor. Philip is a FreeBSD committer contributing mainly to the kernel and a member of the FreeBSD security team: https://trouble.is/who/ Tue 2:08pm Registration details https://nog.ke/view.php?mex=539676&R=upcoming_t Regards Kevin -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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OECD on Blockchain
by Bitange Ndemo 12 Jul '21

12 Jul '21

https://www.oecd.org/daf/blockchain/Draft-OECD-high-level-guidance-regardin… Ndemo

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Rwanda jails 8 Kenyans in Equity Bank hacking case
by Mwendwa Kivuva 08 Jul '21

08 Jul '21

Eight Kenyans arrested in Rwanda for hacking Equity Bank have been handed eight-year jail terms and fined Sh5.6 million. The eight are part of a 12-man gang arrested in 2019 by the Rwandan Investigation Bureau (RIB) that included three Rwandese nationals and a Ugandan. Regional security teams had trailed the gang linked to bank hacking attempts in Kenya and Uganda and had notified Rwandan officials when they set up shop there. The members of an organised group were arrested while hacking into Equity Bank accounts and funnelling the cash to Rwandans to draw out funds through Eazzy banking and ATMs. “The court tendered the verdict on the five charges; unauthorised access to s computer or a computer system data; access to data with intent to commit an offence; unauthorised modification of computer or computer system data; theft; and formation of or joining a criminal association,” Taarifa Rwanda reported. The hackers operating with insiders to identify targets with huge deposits tried to intercept the lender’s 14 branch network and wrote computer scripts to move money to several local accounts of accomplices. They attempted hacking using the Eazzy banking platform, which the bank and security agents intercepted since they had been alerted on their operations, including the recruitment of Rwandans they would use to take cash out of the accounts. The Rwandan convictions come in the wake of increased cybercrime activities in the region with security experts calling for collaboration to nab networks of cross border cartels wreaking havoc in financial institutions. At home, Kenya’s highly digitised economy linked with mobile money through telcos and banks has made the country a target for cybercrime and online fraud. Source: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/rwanda-jails-8-kenyans-equit… ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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Court upholds Uhuru’s choice of Kembi Gitura as CA chair
by Victor Kapiyo 02 Jul '21

02 Jul '21

Employment and Labour Court has upheld the appointment of Kembi Gitura as the chairperson of the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) for three years. Justice Nzioki wa Makau Wednesday handed Mr Gitura a lifeline saying as the law gives powers to the President to appoint the chairperson of the regulator. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/court-upholds-uhuru-s-kembi-…

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Re: [kictanet] KICTANet Digest, Vol 160, Issue 36
by Adrian Teri 02 Jul '21

02 Jul '21

Good afternoon to all listers, Is this recap on the Konza visit coming out soon? It would make for a wonderful weekend read. Regards, AT On Fri, 25 Jun 2021 at 11:59, <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: Invitation to Konza Technopolis site on 25th June 2021. > (Barrack Otieno) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > To: "Kenya's premier ICT Policy engagement platform" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:34:08 +0300 > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Invitation to Konza Technopolis site on 25th June > 2021. > Hi Listers, > > We are already at Konza, amazing work going on here and great > opportunities for people interested and involved in ICTs in Kenya. We will > write a report/blog after the visit. Keep an eye on kictanet.or.ke for a > recap of the tour. For those who missed todays visit we will plan another > round in consultation with KOTDA. > > Best Regards > > Best Regards > > On Fri, 25 Jun 2021, 10:21 am Max Musau via KICTANet, < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> I would be interested in any alternative days, same as Waudo. >> >> >> >> Regards >> >> Max M. Musau >> >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Jun 24, 2021 at 3:19 PM Benson Muite via KICTANet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> Website has a great investor handbook >>> https://konza.go.ke/ >>> Hopefully there will be an update on the pictorials portion from >>> tomorrows visit >>> https://konza.go.ke/konza-technopolis-pictorials/ >>> >>> On 6/24/21 2:41 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet wrote: >>> > Greetings all, >>> > >>> > There are still a few slots remaining for those who want to tour Konza >>> > Technopolis tomorrow. >>> > >>> > Please send your confirmation. >>> > >>> > Great regards. >>> > ______________________ >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> KICTANet mailing list >>> KICTANet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/maxmusau%40gmail.com >>> >>> >>> KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions >>> interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. KICTANet is a >>> catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication Technology sector. >>> Its work is guided by four pillars of Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building, >>> Research, and Stakeholder Engagement. >>> >>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>> >>> KICTANet - The Power of Communities, is Kenya's premier ICT policy >>> engagement platform. >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> KICTANet mailing list >> KICTANet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmai… >> >> >> KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions >> interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. KICTANet is a >> catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication Technology sector. >> Its work is guided by four pillars of Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building, >> Research, and Stakeholder Engagement. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >> KICTANet - The Power of Communities, is Kenya's premier ICT policy >> engagement platform. >> > _______________________________________________ > KICTANet mailing list > KICTANet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >

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Africa AI4D Policy Project
by ALLAN OCHOLA 28 Jun '21

28 Jun '21

Do you believe in digital equality and recognise the need for data justice to underpin the adoption of advanced technologies for them to be truly developmental and transformative? Are you interested in how, as a continent and globally, we can promote Just AI – and in conducting research on how this can be achieved through ensuring rights-preserving regulatory frameworks? How can we create a safe, secure, and trusted environment for the developmental application of AI and what economic and social regulations are required to ensure a better distribution of the opportunities for innovation as well as mitigation of risks associated with the uneven impacts of known harms? RIA’s Africa AI4D Policy Project invites applications for fellowships of three, six or 12 months. The research agenda for the next three months will focus on Just AI in three thematic areas: - Sustainable development and the circular economy - Security and trust - Data and algorithmic governance *How do I apply?* Applicants should submit, by 7 July 2021: - a CV of max two pages long plus list of publications, - the names of two references, - two recent writing examples (no older than one year) – one academic and one informal in style, and - a motivation/cover letter, including a research idea of relevance to AI policy in Africa. Submit your documentation to the HR Manager: admin(a)researchICTafrica.net More details here <https://researchictafrica.net/2021/06/28/africa-ai4d-policy-project-call-fo…> Best Wishes, Allan

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Re: [kictanet] Save the date: RPKI Tutorial - July 7th 2021 - 2pm Kenya time
by Barrack Otieno 28 Jun '21

28 Jun '21

Listers, For the techies in the group, I am sharing this on behalf of the Kenya Network Operators Group Programme Committee. Greetings, Trust all are well. See details of the next tutorial below: RPKI (Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) is an infrastructure to improve the security of the Internet's routing infrastructure. By implementing RPKI in your network, you take a significant step in preventing your Internet resources and presence from being hijacked by malicious users and also protect your customers/consumers from being directed away from your services by imposters. But how does RPKI work and how is it implemented? Please join the KeNOG tutorial on RPKI where our guest speaker Mark Tinka - Head of Engineering at Seacom - will walk us through RPKI. The tutorial will be on the 7th of July 2021 at 2PM Kenya time. Registration link: https://nog.ke/tutorials Regards Kevin -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum - 28 to 29 June 2021
by Gachungi, Lydia 28 Jun '21

28 Jun '21

Kind reminder https://www.coe.int/en/web/cybercrime/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-ju… https://page-builder.hopin.com/events/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-e5… About The Second African Forum on cybercrime is organized by the African Union Commission and the Council of Europe (through GLACY+<https://www.coe.int/en/web/cybercrime/glacyplus> project, co-funded by the European Union (Instrument Contributing to Peace and Stability) and the Council of Europe and Octopus Project<http://www.coe.int/OctopusProject>) in partnership with other organisations and comes as a reassurance of the joint commitment to work together towards finding new modalities of strengthening international cooperation against all forms of cybercrime. The two main areas of focus will be: Legislation and Policies on Cybercrime and International Cooperation. In parallel to the main sessions of the Forum, a number of regional hubs will be jointly organized by Interpol and the Council of Europe. Join our event and participate in enriching discussions shaping recommendations and conclusions From: Gachungi, Lydia Sent: 23 June 2021 12:27 To: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Cc: lgachungi(a)gmail.com Subject: Invitation to the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum - 28 to 29 June 2021 Importance: High Dear Listers, The African Union Commission (AUC) in cooperation with the Council of Europe will be co-organizing the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum. The Forum will be held virtually from 28 to 29 June 2021, focusing on: * Cybercrime policies and legislative updates in Africa * International cooperation on cybercrime and electronic evidence. [cid:image001.png@01D7682A.0BF7E6F0] Lydia Gachungi Regional Adviser on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists Addis Ababa Liaison Office to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa/ National Office for Ethiopia. Niger Building, 1st Floor (ECA Compound) PO Box 1177 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Office Tel: +251 115443786 Mobile No: +251 945505333/ + 254722803724 Email:.l.gachungi@unesco.org https://en.unesco.org/fieldoffice/addisababa/ @LGachungi / @UNESCO_Addis From: Information Society Division <ISD(a)africa-union.org<mailto:ISD@africa-union.org>> Sent: 23 June 2021 12:17 Cc: Mihret Woodmatas <Mihretw(a)africa-union.org<mailto:Mihretw@africa-union.org>>; STROE Catalina <Catalina.STROE(a)coe.int<mailto:Catalina.STROE@coe.int>>; Adil Sulieman <Suliemana(a)africa-union.org<mailto:Suliemana@africa-union.org>>; ASGARI Alexandra-Adina <Alexandra-Adina.ASGARI(a)coe.int<mailto:Alexandra-Adina.ASGARI@coe.int>> Subject: Invitation to the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum - 28 to 29 June 2021 CAUTION: This email is external from UNESCO. Please be vigilant on its sender and content. ATTENTION : Cet e-mail est externe à l'UNESCO. Soyez vigilant sur son expéditeur et contenu. [cid:PQkUb5krUWgSBFqfj7niwWomenLeadershipENG_gif]<https://au.int/en/women-leadership-book> Dear Sir/ Madam, Many countries in Africa have made it a high priority to focus on developing cybercrime laws and policies capable to efficiently criminalize illegal cybercrime acts and allow effective international cooperation between criminal justice authorities, in line with international standards. Consequently, to fulfil their respective roles in increasingly complex environments, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, magistrates and judges require up to date skills and adequate tools, both technical and legal. We are therefore honored to inform you that the African Union Commission (AUC) in cooperation with the Council of Europe will be co-organizing the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum. The Forum will be held virtually from 28 to 29 June 2021, focusing on: * Cybercrime policies and legislative updates in Africa * International cooperation on cybercrime and electronic evidence. Participation in the Forum is expected to include officials from African Union Member States and specialized agencies across the continent. Some regional and international partners are also expected to join such as INTERPOL, the European Union, the Commonwealth Secretariat, UK FCO, the U.S. Department of Justice, among others. In this regard, it gives us great pleasure to cordially invite you to participate in the subject Forum. Kindly find the registration platform at the following URL: https://page-builder.hopin.com/events/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-e5… Or you may register using the website [EN<https://www.coe.int/en/web/cybercrime/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-ju…> / FR<https://www.coe.int/fr/web/cybercrime/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-ju…>] The draft concept note and agenda of the event can also be found using the same links. In parallel to the online participation in the event, regional “hubs” are organized by Council of Europe and Interpol between 28 and 30 June 2021. Additional information on the topics and speakers can be found on the registration page. Best regards, The African Union Commission & Council of Europe Information Society Division Information Society Division Infrastructure & Energy Department [Image removed by sender.] Tel: Mobile: E-mail: ISD(a)africa-union.org<mailto:ISD@africa-union.org> P.O. 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Invitation to Konza Technopolis site on 25th June 2021.
by Mwendwa Kivuva 25 Jun '21

25 Jun '21

Greetings, The Konza Secretariat (https://konza.go.ke/) has extended an invitation for the KICTANET community to the Konza Technopolis site on 25th June 2021. Transport will be provided to and from Nairobi CBD. Those who wish to use their own transport are also welcomed. Date: Friday 25th June 2021. Departure: Kencom, Nairobi CBD, opposition Hilton hotel Departure Time: 6.45am. Transport is provided. Those who are interested can reply to this email or write to info(a)kictanet.or.ke. This is a great opportunity to experience the depths of what is happening at Konza Technopolis first hand. We thank the Konza Technopolis team for extending this invitation. Best regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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YouthxPolicyMakers: Make your voice on digital policy heard!
by Lee, Demetria 25 Jun '21

25 Jun '21

In preparation for the UN Internet Governance Forum taking place 6-10 December 2021, we want to bring together young people and policy makers as equals, sharing and learning from one another. In the course of thematic roundtables taking place online in October and November 2021, participants will get the opportunity to meet policy makers such as parliamentarians and governments officials, asking them questions and advocating for their stances on pressing issues such as sustainability, equality and inclusion online, or digital security. Ahead of the roundtables, preparatory workshops will be held August-September 2021. These collaborative meetings will address specific topics within Internet governance, and also contain methodic segments on advocacy work and effective youth participation. Besides getting the opportunity to learn from experts, participants will benefit from each other’s expertise and work together to formulate policy recommendations or advocacy strategies. The program is free and open to anyone aged 16-30 with a strong interest and/or previous activities in digital policy or Internet governance. You can find more information about the program and application here. Applications are open until 23 July 2021. If you have any questions, please let me know! Best, Demetria Demetria Lee Working Student International Affairs Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V. (GI) Spreepalais am Dom Anna-Louisa-Karsch-Straße 2 10178 Berlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Telefon: +49 (0) 30 24009 805 Mail: demetria.lee(a)gi.de Web: www.gi.de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Informationen zu Ihren Rechten und zum Datenschutz bei der GI finden Sie unter: https://gi.de/datenschutz

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Fwd: FW: Invitation to the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum - 28 to 29 June 2021
by Lydia gachungi 23 Jun '21

23 Jun '21

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gachungi, Lydia <l.gachungi(a)unesco.org> Date: Wed, Jun 23, 2021 at 12:38 PM Subject: FW: Invitation to the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum - 28 to 29 June 2021 To: lgachungi(a)gmail.com <lgachungi(a)gmail.com> Dear Listers, The African Union Commission (AUC) in cooperation with the Council of Europe will be co-organizing the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum. The Forum will be held virtually from 28 to 29 June 2021, focusing on: - *Cybercrime policies and legislative updates in Africa* - *International cooperation on cybercrime and electronic evidence. * Regards Lydia *Lydia Gachungi* *Regional Adviser on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists* Addis Ababa Liaison Office to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa/ National Office for Ethiopia. Niger Building, 1st Floor (ECA Compound) PO Box 1177 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia *Office Tel: +251 115443786* *Mobile No: +251 945505333/ + 254722803724* Email:.l.gachungi@unesco.org https://en.unesco.org/fieldoffice/addisababa/ @LGachungi / @UNESCO_Addis *From:* Information Society Division <ISD(a)africa-union.org> *Sent:* 23 June 2021 12:17 *Cc:* Mihret Woodmatas <Mihretw(a)africa-union.org>; STROE Catalina < Catalina.STROE(a)coe.int>; Adil Sulieman <Suliemana(a)africa-union.org>; ASGARI Alexandra-Adina <Alexandra-Adina.ASGARI(a)coe.int> *Subject:* Invitation to the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum - 28 to 29 June 2021 CAUTION: This email is external from UNESCO. Please be vigilant on its sender and content. ATTENTION : Cet e-mail est externe à l'UNESCO. Soyez vigilant sur son expéditeur et contenu. <https://au.int/en/women-leadership-book> Dear Sir/ Madam, Many countries in Africa have made it a high priority to focus on developing cybercrime laws and policies capable to efficiently criminalize illegal cybercrime acts and allow effective international cooperation between criminal justice authorities, in line with international standards. Consequently, to fulfil their respective roles in increasingly complex environments, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, magistrates and judges require up to date skills and adequate tools, both technical and legal. We are therefore honored to inform you that the *African Union Commission (AUC)* in cooperation with the *Council of Europe* will be co-organizing the *2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum*. The Forum will be held virtually from 28 to 29 June 2021, focusing on: - *Cybercrime policies and legislative updates in Africa* - *International cooperation on cybercrime and electronic evidence. * Participation in the Forum is expected to include officials from African Union Member States and specialized agencies across the continent. Some regional and international partners are also expected to join such as INTERPOL, the European Union, the Commonwealth Secretariat, UK FCO, the U.S. Department of Justice, among others. In this regard, it gives us great pleasure to cordially invite you to participate in the subject Forum. Kindly find the registration platform at the following *URL:* *https://page-builder.hopin.com/events/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-e52b258c-b1db-41da-84e1-159f6b891362/registration <https://page-builder.hopin.com/events/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-e5…>* Or you may register using the website [EN <https://www.coe.int/en/web/cybercrime/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-ju…> / FR <https://www.coe.int/fr/web/cybercrime/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-ju…> ] The draft concept note and agenda of the event can also be found using the same links. In parallel to the online participation in the event, *regional “hubs” *are organized by Council of Europe and Interpol between 28 and 30 June 2021. Additional information on the topics and speakers can be found on the registration page. Best regards, The African Union Commission & Council of Europe *Information Society Division* Information Society Division Infrastructure & Energy Department [image: Image removed by sender.] *Tel:* *Mobile:* *E-mail:* ISD(a)africa-union.org P.O. Box 3243 | Roosvelt Street (Old Airport Area) | W21K19 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia www.au.int [image: Image removed by sender.] <https://www.facebook.com/AfricanUnionCommission/>[image: Image removed by sender.] <https://twitter.com/_africanunion>[image: Image removed by sender.] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-union-commission-addis-ababa>[image: Image removed by sender.] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-union-commission-addis-ababa> This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the addressee and may also be privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee, or have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately, delete it from your system and do not copy, disclose or otherwise act upon any part of this e-mail or its attachments.

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Africa Law Tech Festival 2021
by Linda Bonyo 23 Jun '21

23 Jun '21

Dear Listers, The second edition of the Africa Law Tech Festival is happening this July 5-9 with remote learning sessions and in-person networking in Nairobi and Ghana. We would like to invite you to attend the masterclasses by ICANN, Twitter, Mozilla, Safaricom, Omidyar, Amnesty International, ICJ, Tony Blair Institute, etc and various discussions on Twitter spaces. We are looking for your support to help amplify the festival and partner with us on the work you do in the digital policy space. You can register for free at www.africalawtech.com/festival Warm regards from the Lawyers Hub. Linda -- *__________________________________________________________________* *Linda Bonyo* (Ms.) | CEO, *Lawyers Hub * *Advocate of the High Court of Kenya* *www.lawyershub.org <http://www.lawyershub.org> | www.africalawtech.com <http://www.africalawtech.com>* Connect on LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawyers-hub-kenya-1bb021161/> | Follow us on Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/lawyershubkenya> | Schedule a meeting <http://www.calendly.com/bonyo> *_* *__________________________________________________________* The Lawyers Hub is a Legal-Tech organisation headquartered in Kenya serving the global south on Digital Policy and Justice Innovation by providing innovative and technology-driven solutions to policy and legal practice. The Lawyers hub runs the Africa Digital Policy Institute, Africa Law Tech association, The Africa Startup Law Accelerator and convenes the annual Africa Law Tech Festival and the Africa Legal Innovation week on Justice innovation. In the year 2020 alone, the Lawyers Hub convened policy makers, academia and legal-tech organizations from 20+ countries within the African Continent, curated rapid tech solutions under the Global Legal Hackathon and developed key policy briefs for the African Continent on Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy & Digital Identity, Tech and Migration, and Taxing the Digital Economy.

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KONZA: The failed promise of Kenya’s smart city
by Grace Githaiga 22 Jun '21

22 Jun '21

Listers This may be of interest to some here. Rgds Grace Kenya was one of the earliest countries to outsource its dreaming to McKinsey. The entire Vision 2030 strategy was developed by the Kenyan government in conjunction with McKinsey & Company, with Konza being one of many techno-utopian urban renewal projects the firm was involved in. At first, most were undertaken in Asia, then, in the 2000s, the focus shifted to African countries, which were seen as growth markets for big tech and financial corporations. ...the McKinseyfication of government and federal services often means that the mere production of paperwork counts as progress. ...The question then becomes, Who is responsible for the failure of Konza?” Read on: https://restofworld.org/2021/the-failed-promise-of-kenyas-smart-city/ -- Grace Githaiga KICTANet Convenor KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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KeNIC WEBINAR INVITE _OPTIMIZING YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE
by Vincent Nyaga 22 Jun '21

22 Jun '21

Good Morning Listers, Have you Registered! [ https://t.co/fBvQoDFv1t?amp=1 | https://bit.ly/35mt0Kr ] Happening today, " OPTIMIZING YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE " Kind Regards, Vincent Nyagah, Marketing & Communications Executive Tel: +254 713 116 353

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OPTIMIZING YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE _ WEBINAR
by Vincent Nyaga 18 Jun '21

18 Jun '21

Dear Listers, I trust you are doing well. Join the #KeNICTALKS webinar on Tuesday 22nd June, 10.00am - 11.45 am as we demystify SEO and .KE domain name. Register here [ https://t.co/fBvQoDFv1t?amp=1 | bit.ly/35mt0Kr ] . Kind Regards, Vincent Nyagah, Marketing & Communications Executive Tel: +254 713 116 353

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Public consultation on OECD Framework for Classifying AI Systems until 30 June 2021
by Bitange Ndemo 15 Jun '21

15 Jun '21

The OECD and its OECD.AI <http://oecd.ai/> Network of Experts, in which I participate, has launched a *public consultation* *on a *draft Framework for Classifying AI systems <https://www.oecd.ai/classification> that is part of the OECD Programme on AI and Work, Innovation, Productivity and Skills (AI-WIPS) <http://www.oecd.ai/wips> supported by the German Labour Ministry. We are seeking input to improve the framework so it is useful and technically robust and *would like to solicit your feedback *as your work is related. The framework is a user-friendly tool to help policy makers and others differentiate between different types of AI systems and their different impacts on policy goals along 4 dimensions: 1) context; 2) data and input; 3) AI model; and 4) task and output. It aims to provide a common baseline of the key characteristics of AI systems that can impact trustworthy AI; to inform initiatives from impact assessment to regulation and self-regulation. <http://www.oecd.ai/classification> <http://www.oecd.ai/classification> <http://www.oecd.ai/classification> The *deadline for input is 30 June 2021*. Please take* 5 minutes **to test the Framework on a real AI system* <https://oecd.ai/p/classification> or, if you have a little more time, *comment on the report on * *https://www.oecd.ai/classification* <https://www.oecd.ai/wonk/classification>*.* We would much appreciate your input and look forward to hearing from you. For more information or any queries, please reach out to ai(a)oecd.org. Ndemo

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Re: [kictanet] SocialMedia4Peace - Call for Consultant (Kenya)
by Sigi Mwanzia 08 Jun '21

08 Jun '21

Dear Colleagues, Please find a consultancy opportunity (Kenya) attached above. I am available to address any queries. Regards, Sigi Waigumo Mwanzia, Programme Officer - Digital. Read more about ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa's #UnseenEyesUnheardStories report here: [ https://www.article19.org/resources/kenya-and-uganda-covid-19-pandemic-surv… | Kenya and Uganda: COVID-19 pandemic surveillance and threats to human rights - ARTICLE 19 ] ARTICLE 19 EASTERN AFRICA DEFENDING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND INFORMATION W https://www.article19.org/regional-office/eastern-africa/ Tw @article19eafric Fa facebook.com/article19org

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Call for Topics- 2021 Kenya Internet Governance Forum Kenya's premier Internet Policy event
by Barrack Otieno 05 Jun '21

05 Jun '21

Greetings Listers, The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) is an annual meeting that brings together various stakeholder groups to dialogue on ICT and Internet policy. While the discussions give soft policy outcomes, Kenya Internet Governance Forum is a knowledge-sharing platform that informs and inspires policy actors in both the public and private sectors. The national forum also feeds into the regional and global IGFs through a chain of reporting and representation to the regional and global IGFs to ensure a bottom up Internet policy development process and a strong link between global internet policies and the national one. This year, we will have a hybrid (Virtual and Physical) meeting on the 24th to 26th August in Nairobi. On behalf of the local Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG), we'd be interested to hear your views on the issues and topics that you think ought to be discussed during this year's Kenya IGF. To enable us track them, kindly share them in this Google Form <https://bit.ly/3fUEB8x> which is in the format below: a) Proposed topic(s): b) Why the topic is important or relevant: c) Proposed speakers (if any): Kindly share your feedback by 4th June 2021. The MultiStakeholder Advisory Group will then compile your input and prepare the topics for the pre-IGF online discussion scheduled for early August and the final IGF Programme. The Multistakeholder Advisory Group will also get in touch with the proposed speakers. Herewith please find the Kenya IGF 2020 <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/mdocs-posts/kenya-igf-report-2020/> for your review. Thank you -- Barrack Otieno Trustee and Chairman of the Multistakeholder Advisory Group Kenya Internet Governance Forum Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet) Skype:barrack.otieno +254721325277 https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/ www.kictanet.or.ke -- *Barrack Otieno* *Trustee* *Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet)* *Skype:barrack.otieno* *+254721325277* *https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/ <https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/>* *www.kictanet.or.ke <http://www.kictanet.or.ke>*

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Re: [kictanet] Call for Topics- 2021 Kenya Internet Governance Forum Kenya's premier Internet Policy event
by Barrack Otieno 03 Jun '21

03 Jun '21

Greetings Listers, The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) is an annual meeting that brings together various stakeholder groups to dialogue on ICT and Internet policy. While the discussions give soft policy outcomes, Kenya Internet Governance Forum is a knowledge-sharing platform that informs and inspires policy actors in both the public and private sectors. The national forum also feeds into the regional and global IGFs through a chain of reporting and representation to the regional and global IGFs to ensure a bottom up Internet policy development process and a strong link between global internet policies and the national one. This year, we will have a hybrid (Virtual and Physical) meeting on the 24th to 26th August in Nairobi. On behalf of the local Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG), we'd be interested to hear your views on the issues and topics that you think ought to be discussed during this year's Kenya IGF. To enable us track them, kindly share them in this Google Form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S9wVq-SAUtAcW6PppEQvUmVaXm5O7y9Ly38fzKytLW…> which is in the format below: a) Proposed topic(s): b) Why the topic is important or relevant: c) Proposed speakers (if any): Kindly share your feedback by 4th June 2021. The MultiStakeholder Advisory Group will then compile your input and prepare the topics for the pre-IGF online discussion scheduled for early August and the final IGF Programme. The Multistakeholder Advisory Group will also get in touch with the proposed speakers. Herewith please find the Kenya IGF 2020 <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/mdocs-posts/kenya-igf-report-2020/> for your review. Thank you -- *Barrack Otieno* *Trustee and Chairman of the Multistakeholder Advisory Group Kenya Internet Governance Forum* *Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet)* *Skype:barrack.otieno* *+254721325277* *https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/ <https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/>* *www.kictanet.or.ke <http://www.kictanet.or.ke>*

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Egyptian ICT Companies Matchmaking
by waudo siganga 03 Jun '21

03 Jun '21

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Re: [kictanet] KICTANet Digest, Vol 160, Issue 3
by Adrian Teri 02 Jun '21

02 Jun '21

@tanuijohn@gmail.com apologies for the earlier message. Things seem to be loading. Regards, Adrian On Wed, 2 Jun 2021 at 08:34, <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: KONZA: The failed promise of Kenya?s smart city > (Barrack Otieno) > 2. Re: KONZA: The failed promise of Kenya?s smart city (John Tanui) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2021 07:35:36 +0300 > From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > To: "Kenya's premier ICT Policy engagement platform" > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] KONZA: The failed promise of Kenya?s smart > city > Message-ID: > < > CAKX6dsHa8grcR6cDuCwqHOPJLer075EbR-kjAHt7HmyEWN5feQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Dear Ali, > > I agree with you. My humble opinion is that Government priorities may have > changed. Engineer Tanui the Konza CEO is on the list and had at one time > invited listers to tour the facility. I think Konza can still be realized. > It will be great to revisit the previous discussion and for Engineer Tanui > to respond to the concerns that have been raised since there seems to be > life at Konza. > > Best Regards > > On Wed, 2 Jun 2021, 7:34 am Ali Hussein via KICTANet, < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > GG > > > > Thanks for sharing. > > > > Listers, even the best-laid plans can miss their targets. I'd rather we > > discuss:- > > > > 1. What went wrong. > > 2. What are the lessons to be learned. > > 3. Can the project get back on track? > > 4. Has it gone wrong? How long does it take to build a new city? > > > > Regards > > > > *Ali Hussein* > > > > Digital Transformation > > > > > > Tel: +254 713 601113 > > > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > > > > Skype: abu-jomo > > > > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim > > <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> > > > > > > > > > > Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely > > mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the > > organizations that I work with. > > > > > > On Tue, Jun 1, 2021 at 7:32 PM Grace Githaiga via KICTANet < > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > >> > >> Listers > >> This may be of interest to some here. > >> Rgds > >> Grace > >> > >> Kenya was one of the earliest countries to outsource its dreaming to > >> McKinsey. The entire Vision 2030 strategy was developed by the Kenyan > >> government in conjunction with McKinsey & Company, with Konza being one > of > >> many techno-utopian urban renewal projects the firm was involved in. At > >> first, most were undertaken in Asia, then, in the 2000s, the focus > shifted > >> to African countries, which were seen as growth markets for big tech and > >> financial corporations. > >> > >> ...the McKinseyfication of government and federal services often means > >> that the mere production of paperwork counts as progress. ...The > >> question then becomes, Who is responsible for the failure of Konza?? > >> > >> Read on: > >> https://restofworld.org/2021/the-failed-promise-of-kenyas-smart-city/ > >> -- > >> > >> Grace Githaiga > >> KICTANet Convenor > >> > >> KICTANet portals > >> KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter > >> <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn > >> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook > >> <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> KICTANet mailing list > >> KICTANet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > >> > >> Unsubscribe or change your options at > >> > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com > >> > >> > >> KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions > >> interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. KICTANet is a > >> catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication Technology > sector. > >> Its work is guided by four pillars of Policy Advocacy, Capacity > Building, > >> Research, and Stakeholder Engagement. > >> > >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and > bandwidth, > >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, > do > >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > >> > >> KICTANet - The Power of Communities, is Kenya's premier ICT policy > >> engagement platform. > >> > > _______________________________________________ > > KICTANet mailing list > > KICTANet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > > > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > > > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmai… > > > > > > KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions > > interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. KICTANet is a > > catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication Technology > sector. > > Its work is guided by four pillars of Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building, > > Research, and Stakeholder Engagement. > > > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and > bandwidth, > > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > > > > KICTANet - The Power of Communities, is Kenya's premier ICT policy > > engagement platform. > > >

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Re: [kictanet] KICTANet Digest, Vol 160, Issue 3
by Adrian Teri 02 Jun '21

02 Jun '21

My comments are inline. "AT": Message: 2 > Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2021 08:32:41 +0300 > From: John Tanui <tanuijohn(a)gmail.com> > To: "Kenya's premier ICT Policy engagement platform" > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] KONZA: The failed promise of Kenya?s smart > city > Message-ID: > <CAMfK3GrXGZArWjdCJYoSQA6vCNFetVZn37uEOiVh= > ET6D8x0GA(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Dear Barrack, > > Konza Technopolis project is on course, we are making significant progress > especially ensuring that the key pillars for the success are in place. > > Our invitation to KICTANET still stands, we consider this community key > stake holders and your partnership, collaboration and feedback is > important. > > You can get the latest information on the project by visiting also our > website and social media platforms including YouTube. > > Let me know when you would like to visit us. > > Regards > > John Tanui > "AT": @tanuijohn@gmail.com Everything on the navigation bar of https://konza.go.ke <http://konza.go.ke> results in an *Error "404"* not found. I am trying to access the master plan and news & updates but I can't. We sincerely need transparency on the progress. Kindly look into this. Regards, Adrian Teri

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Re: [kictanet] Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks for Kenya online discussion
by SAMUEL O. 02 Jun '21

02 Jun '21

Thanks for the update On Mon, May 31, 2021, 16:33 Adam Lane via KICTANet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Thanks Barrack and Mwendwa for your excellent comments. > > I believe extending power for Wi-Fi will lead to more interference, not > less, and that the problem isn't so much the lack of spectrum (Wi-Fi > already has more than IMT yet IMT is fulfilling 90 or 95% of the internet > currently I guess), but the way Wi-Fi works through using unlicensed > spectrum. Letting the CNs use IMT would be better, whether they are > licensed directly or lease from an existing licensee who's not using their > spectrum in that location. > > I believe the CA's framework does suggest exploring that option and I'd > recommend some pilots in these various options to see what's technically > feasible as well as whether existing licensees are willing to enter into > these agreements for reasonable prices (if they're not using/planning to > use the spectrum in that area, then any revenue for them could be better > than nothing, even if little, though CA could mandate it to be made > available for a very small admin fee, I.e.g. Use-it-or-lose it concept) or > make some specific spectrum available for CNs to use, e.g. 700MHz that > would be really good for fixed wireless access in rural areas and for which > there's some unused spectrum currently but which currently requires 2.5bn > to get... > > Out of interest I am not sure if Mawingu counts as a CN since its quite > big now, but the friend I'm staying with at the moment pays them 5k a month > and a 15k set-up fee for the router and installation for 5mbps, whereas > Safaricom charges the same for same speed using 4G (basically unlimited > data, though after 400GB they'll reduce to 1mbps) with router about 10k > according to their website. So in this case the pricing is basically the > same (obviously depending on actual coverage being available or not). > > Interesting to note that Safaricom fiber is cheaper than 4G but of course > availability is limited to some urban areas. > > Adam > -------------------------------------------------- > M: +254-790985886 > Deputy CEO, Government Affairs > Huawei Kenya > *From:*Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > *To:*Adam Lane <adam.lane(a)huawei.com> > *Cc:*KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>;Heiko > Rehm <hrehm(a)pyra-mite.net> > *Date:*2021-05-31 16:00:39 > *Subject:*Re: [kictanet] Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks > for Kenya online discussion > > On Fri, 28 May 2021 at 18:52, Adam Lane <adam.lane(a)huawei.com> wrote: > >> Hi Mwendwa >> >> >> >> Everything has gone silent, even though this is a controversial topic! >> >> >> > > Probably it is a hard topic, and of course, it has a level of political > weight behind it. > > >> Maybe I can stir up some debate… >> >> >> >> Firstly, it would be helpful to clarify what the problem is before trying >> to identify the solution. For example, is it a lack of spectrum or is it >> the cost of spectrum or is it something else? Actually there is quite a lot >> of spectrum available in Kenya that is completely un-used (for example, in >> 700 Mhz band that is good for rural areas) and some that is so under-used >> (by some ISPs and some government users) that the best thing to do would be >> to return it to the CA and let the CA license it to someone else to use. *[In >> relation to the Spectrum Fees Topic] *Certainly the cost of that >> spectrum is a challenge for many, and it is very commendable that the CA >> proposes to Review spectrum fee framework recognising the need for >> significantly reduced fees for underserved/rural areas. I fully support >> this and it should be applicable to ALL spectrum license holders to >> encourage as many as possible to connect more unconnected areas. Fees can >> help work out who to allocate spectrum to that is serious about using it, >> but it also adds major costs. There are multiple fees at the moment, not >> just for spectrum licenses but also per base station using it, and even for >> using spectrum for backhaul to base stations. >> > > Since CA licensing is unified, from the webinar we had on this topic, they > had indicated they would do a review as you have proposed for the entire > sector. > The challenges around spectrum are many, for example > a) CA charges an annual registration fee for 5GHz Wifi for Point to Point > connections. PtP/PtMP are important for community networks > b) Current equipment used for WiFi has less range and strength because of > the low permitted radiated power rating. Increasing this will make the WiFI > equipment more reliable especially in rural areas. > c) If the range of frequency in the license-exempt WiFi spectrum is > extended, it would reduce the current congestion where communities are > complaining that their connections are not reliable. > d) We need to build the technical capacity of operators and businesses to > enable them to conform to regulatory requirements. As Barrack has indicated > in his reply, "Spectrum has been a very opaque subject to many." > e. As you have pointed out, there is a lot of allocated spectrum that is > being hoarded. Spectrum refarming can be employed to govern the repurposing > of spectrum bands to more efficient technologies, investments, or new > services where the spectrum is needed most > > > >> Secondly, it is important to understand that connectivity relies on >> infrastructure investments, the business case for which need some >> predictability. One cannot build a network (whether a community network or >> a “regular” ISP) without some guarantee that the infrastructure will still >> be usable for 5 years or 10 years etc. >> > > Probably this is where innovation and new ways of doing things should be > allowed to thrive? There are many institutions ready to fund innovative > connectivity solutions for the common good because it is in innovation, > trial and error ... where new things come into being. I wonder is community > networks operators can tell us what is the minimum requirements to setup a > small network for a typical Kenyan village. > > >> Also, it is critical to avoid different providers using the same spectrum >> too close to each other that it causes interference. These kind of issues >> are what makes shared spectrum tricky. When does one decide the spectrum is >> not being used in a location and let someone else use it compared to >> recognizing the license holder just has not yet got around to building in >> that location but will do “soon”? >> > One of the recommendations for the shared spectrum framework is to expand > the frequency on license exempt spectrum, and also increase the power of > equipment used. Does this sound as a viable solution? > > The two proposed solutions above are: > a) Adjustment to PtP and PtMP EIRP levels could dramatically increase the > potential of WiFi equipment in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz to deliver access in rural > areas. See Appendix 2 for specific recommendations. > b) extending the range of frequencies available for license-exempt use. > This would have the impact of reducing congestion in backhaul connections > by increasing the range of license-exempt frequencies; > > Leasing spectrum from a license holder could be a viable option (i.e. that >> license holder agrees to let someone else the their spectrum in a >> particular location for a fee and for a determined time). *[In relation >> to IMT spectrum topic]* >> > > Interesting solution. I am not sure what the rest feel. There is one > school of thought that things this leads to hoarding a public utility with > the expectation of exiting the investment at a profit. > > >> In relation to this a critical issue with investment in infrastructure >> and having predictability is the issue of wanting to change a spectrum >> usage after equipment has been invested in. Let me give 2 example: >> >> 1) TV White Space regulations have been available in some countries >> (e.g. US, UK) for many years but have had very little adoption. Meanwhile >> some of those frequencies have been used for regular mobile use, e.g. 600 >> Mhz network in the US and achieved wide scale and are particularly useful >> for rural coverage. What if equipment is deployed to use TVWS in this >> frequency but gets little adoption so the CA wants to change to mobile use; >> what to do with the existing equipment? How to avoid interference with the >> new equipment? *[In relation to dynamic spectrum access topic].* Since >> there is plenty of spectrum available in Kenya, just some is not well used >> and could be taken back/re-distributed and some is too expensive, there may >> not be a huge need for TVWS, but if ISPs can get it to work with the >> geolocation databases, and if they can get good enough Quality and Speeds, >> they could try. >> > +1 on spectrum refarming. > > As you have indicated, if anyone wants to experiment in investing in TVWS, > we should give them the opportunity. > > The Tier1 operators in Kenya are not deficient in spectrum. What the > proposal is trying to do is give the small guy in the village access to > usable spectrum to serve themselves, since the big boys are not serving > them at the moment. > >> 2) Use of equipment in unlicensed spectrum – once it is in use in >> the market then it cannot be taken out of the market and new equipment >> brought in. With licensed spectrum it is easier to manage. So for example >> as countries weight up spectrum for wi-fi vs 5G, if later there is more >> demand for 5G, it will not be possible to remove wi-fi equipment since >> there is no record of who owns it. >> >> >> >> Third, it is important to recognize the need and benefits from economies >> of scale. Nationwide providers get this from non-infrastructure based >> operations (e.g. creating an organization with administration functions, >> customer service functions, core network, billing systems etc) and they >> also get this from having common infrastructure. This is a challenge for >> localized spectrum access *[in regards the IMT spectrum topic]*. >> > > There is a community network in Easter DRC - the Idjwi island, an > underserved area with a population of three hundred thousand people on Lake > Kivu - called Pamoja Net with IMT spectrum. There was a blog by Nzambi > Kakusu on the KICTANet website > <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/pamoja-net-community-network-which-with-gsm-tele…> > > This is a viable option especially in areas prone to terrorism - community > control gives it so many advantages. > > >> >> *[on the license exempt spectrum]* It is clear that in Kenya the >> majority of people use mobile for their access (from a base station that is >> using either microwave or fiber) or they are using wi-fi for their access >> (from a mobile router or a home fiber router). Most ISPs that provide wi-fi >> networks also use fiber as their backhaul. In the future more and more >> people may be able to use both mobile routers (5G capacity) or home fiber >> routers (fiber). In fact there is need for more spectrum for mobile, as >> more and more people will use 4G and 5G mobile routers to give them wi-fi >> at home especially in rural or less dense places where fiber may be >> expensive. In these cases there is no need for more spectrum for wi-fi. >> Wi-fi provides only short-range internet and is easily blocked by walls, >> and with 7+ Gbps capacity that is more than enough for the small number of >> users for each access point (It can get 7Gbps because it already has 560 >> Mhz of spectrum, way more than mobile) whereas each mobile base station >> will support thousands of users. Mobile base stations cannot work with >> unlicensed spectrum. >> > > I think the bigger point is - how do we bring the guys doing KCPE and KCSE > in year 2021 access to online learning tools? (usecase). How do we help the > farmers tackle locusts in June 2021? > > What I am trying to say is, the bigger operators will one day take the > internet to everybody. But if I am in the village, I also want the same > opportunities for my child now, for my farm now, for my economic > empowerment now. Life is for the moment. > > Do you think those people, no matter how few, may benefit from better > WiFi? So that when they pull backhaul from their provider, it is less a > hustle serving their communities leggaly through PtP/PtMP. > > >> >> >> Also [*on license exempt spectrum]*, it is noted that in the CA document >> that there is frequent interference for those using it for backhaul. This >> is an inevitable problem with unlicensed spectrum which causes quality >> issues, making it unsuitable for large scale deployments of backhaul in >> dense populations (with other users of wi-fi for personal use as well as >> use for backhaul intefering). >> > > True. The congestion is a major issue. You find a small area with hundreds > of equipment. But then that shows there is a need. Hunger. Increasing the > range and power may help those who can afford more powerful equipment serve > their communities better. > > >> >> >> I know this can get quite technical, but I hope that some of this >> information may be useful. Note some comments I have made are >> simplified/generalized to try to be brief and not too technical. >> > > > Thanks so much Adam for the healthy debate. I guess their are two side to > this coin. And it is true that this topic is part of the deep end because > it is very technical. > > >> Regards >> >> Adam >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+adam.lane= >> huawei.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] *On Behalf Of *Mwendwa Kivuva via >> kictanet >> *Sent:* Friday, May 28, 2021 12:20 PM >> *To:* Adam Lane <adam.lane(a)huawei.com> >> *Cc:* Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> >> *Subject:* [kictanet] Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks >> for Kenya online discussion >> >> >> >> Dear Listers, >> >> The tread on Licensing framework is on fire and doing very well. Thank >> you all for the contributions, reading, learning, relearning ... Please >> continue debating on that thread. >> >> We will start a new thread on the proposed "Shared Spectrum Framework". >> The Licensing and Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks for >> Kenya that was issued by the Communications Authority of Kenya, available >> for direct download here >> <https://ca.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Licensing-and-Shared-Spectrum-F…> >> . >> >> *License Exempt Spectrum * >> >> WiFi has emerged as a powerful technology for both access and backhaul >> around the world but regulation has not fully kept up with the backhaul >> developments. >> >> >> >> The draft framework recommends: >> >> · Review the Guidelines on the use of Radiofrequency Spectrum by >> Short Range Devices to amend EIRP limits for 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Wi-Fi for >> Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint use. >> >> · Review options for lowering the barrier to use of other >> license-exempt bands for PtP and PtMP use, including 24 GHz and 60 GHz. >> >> · Expand the range of frequencies available for license-exempt >> use, especially in the 5 & 6 GHz range >> >> · To strengthen collaborations with service providers to foster >> standards and regulatory inclusion. >> >> >> >> *Dynamic Spectrum Access * >> >> · To expedite the commercial availability of geolocation database >> service and implement required mechanisms to make the TVWS spectrum >> available immediately to operators. >> >> · To establish an incubatory period for TVWS technologies. >> >> · To evaluate with regional regulators the feasibility of a >> common approach implementation of geolocation databases >> >> >> >> *IMT Spectrum* >> >> · Establish a regulatory sandbox for localised spectrum access >> for small operators in an unassigned LTE band. >> >> · Conduct a review of international approaches to the creation of >> more localised access to spectrum to inform the establishment of a more >> permanent mechanism for local spectrum access that is well adapted to the >> Kenyan context. >> >> >> >> *Spectrum Fees* >> >> · Review spectrum fee framework recognising the need for >> significantly reduced fees for underserved/rural areas. >> >> · Consider a spectrum fee reduction scheme for non-profit >> community networks. >> >> >> >> *Questions:* >> >> · What are your comments on the proposed recommendations? >> >> · What in your opinion are the most important considerations the >> proposed shared spectrum framework should address? >> >> · Are there gaps you have identified in the existing licensing >> framework in respect to spectrum assignment and utilization? >> >> · How would you recommend CA to address the identified gaps? >> >> ______________________ >> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya >> https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva >> > _______________________________________________ > KICTANet mailing list > KICTANet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ochiengsoja%40gmail.c… > > > KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions > interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. 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Call for Topics- 2021 Kenya Internet Governance Forum Kenya's premier Internet Policy event
by Barrack Otieno 02 Jun '21

02 Jun '21

Greetings Listers, The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) is an annual meeting that brings together various stakeholder groups to dialogue on ICT and Internet policy. While the discussions give soft policy outcomes, Kenya Internet Governance Forum is a knowledge-sharing platform that informs and inspires policy actors in both the public and private sectors. The national forum also feeds into the regional and global IGFs through a chain of reporting and representation to the regional and global IGFs to ensure a bottom up Internet policy development process and a strong link between global internet policies and the national one. This year, we will have a hybrid (Virtual and Physical) meeting on the 24th to 26th August in Nairobi. On behalf of the local Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG), we'd be interested to hear your views on the issues and topics that you think ought to be discussed during this year's Kenya IGF. To enable us track them, kindly share them in this Google Form <https://bit.ly/3fUEB8x> which is in the format below: a) Proposed topic(s): b) Why the topic is important or relevant: c) Proposed speakers (if any): Kindly share your feedback by 4th June 2021. The MultiStakeholder Advisory Group will then compile your input and prepare the topics for the pre-IGF online discussion scheduled for early August and the final IGF Programme. The Multistakeholder Advisory Group will also get in touch with the proposed speakers. Herewith please find the Kenya IGF 2020 <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/mdocs-posts/kenya-igf-report-2020/> for your review. Thank you -- Barrack Otieno Trustee and Chairman of the Multistakeholder Advisory Group Kenya Internet Governance Forum Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet) Skype:barrack.otieno +254721325277 https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/ www.kictanet.or.ke

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Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks for Kenya online discussion
by Mwendwa Kivuva 31 May '21

31 May '21

Dear Listers, The tread on Licensing framework is on fire and doing very well. Thank you all for the contributions, reading, learning, relearning ... Please continue debating on that thread. We will start a new thread on the proposed "Shared Spectrum Framework". The Licensing and Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks for Kenya that was issued by the Communications Authority of Kenya, available for direct download here <https://ca.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Licensing-and-Shared-Spectrum-F…> . License Exempt Spectrum WiFi has emerged as a powerful technology for both access and backhaul around the world but regulation has not fully kept up with the backhaul developments. The draft framework recommends: - Review the Guidelines on the use of Radiofrequency Spectrum by Short Range Devices to amend EIRP limits for 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Wi-Fi for Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint use. - Review options for lowering the barrier to use of other license-exempt bands for PtP and PtMP use, including 24 GHz and 60 GHz. - Expand the range of frequencies available for license-exempt use, especially in the 5 & 6 GHz range - To strengthen collaborations with service providers to foster standards and regulatory inclusion. Dynamic Spectrum Access - To expedite the commercial availability of geolocation database service and implement required mechanisms to make the TVWS spectrum available immediately to operators. - To establish an incubatory period for TVWS technologies. - To evaluate with regional regulators the feasibility of a common approach implementation of geolocation databases IMT Spectrum - Establish a regulatory sandbox for localised spectrum access for small operators in an unassigned LTE band. - Conduct a review of international approaches to the creation of more localised access to spectrum to inform the establishment of a more permanent mechanism for local spectrum access that is well adapted to the Kenyan context. Spectrum Fees - Review spectrum fee framework recognising the need for significantly reduced fees for underserved/rural areas. - Consider a spectrum fee reduction scheme for non-profit community networks. Questions: - What are your comments on the proposed recommendations? - What in your opinion are the most important considerations the proposed shared spectrum framework should address? - Are there gaps you have identified in the existing licensing framework in respect to spectrum assignment and utilization? - How would you recommend CA to address the identified gaps? ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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Licensing and Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks for Kenya online discussion
by Mwendwa Kivuva 29 May '21

29 May '21

Dear Listers, As we had indicated, today we will have a discussion on the Licensing and Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks for Kenya that was issued by the Communications Authority of Kenya, available for direct download here <https://ca.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Licensing-and-Shared-Spectrum-F…> . Today, we will discuss the licensing aspect of the community networks. and tomorrow about the shared spectrum framework. The Community Network Licensing framework proposes; 1. Community Network Service Provider (CNSP) License to be created within the Unified Licensing Framework. 2. The community network should be fully controlled by a non-profit entity and carried on for non-profitable purposes, encouraging members of the community to participate in the governance, design, and operationalisation. 3. Two letters of support from Community Leaders as part of the application process for CNSP to ensure community ownership 3. Geographical coverage of a CNSP will be a sub-county boundary 4. License period of 10years with License Application fee Ksh1000, Initial Operating License Fee Ksh 5000, and Annual Operating Fee Ksh5000. 6. Spectrum Fee: Fee waiver for non-protected access to lightly-licensed and license-exempt frequency bands by wireless access systems 7. CNSPs would be exempt from USF contributions, while the USF implementation framework may include a community ICT development and/or capacity building component. The authority shall further examine ways to ensure that community networks receive consideration under the future framework for the Universal Service Fund Questions: ========= - What are your comments on the proposed licensing framework? - What gaps have you identified in the proposed licensing framework? - How would you recommend addressing the identified gaps? - What recommendations do you have for CA to improve entry into the telecommunications market in Kenya? Looking forward to an engaging discussion. ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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Re: [kictanet] Licensing and Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks for Kenya online discussion
by Twahir Hussein Kassim 29 May '21

29 May '21

See my *responses *below On Fri, May 28, 2021 at 10:39 AM Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: > Thanks Twahir, see some of my follow-up inline. > > > On Thu, 27 May 2021 at 23:44, Twahir Hussein Kassim <twahir(a)hussein.me.ke> > wrote: > >> >>> 2. The community network should be fully controlled by a non-profit >>> entity and carried on for non-profitable purposes, encouraging members of >>> the community to participate in the governance, design, and >>> operationalisation. >>> >> *Forcing this to be solely for nonprofits is skewed on unfairness. >> Community Networks many a time have been looked upon ONLY as organisations >> that serve with no profits, however, I must say that this is what has been >> a cause for CNs not picking up as they fail to be sustainable. Additionally >> attaching it to community ownership especially in areas where the value of >> the net is yet to be appreciated might be a tall order.* >> >> *Suggestions:-* >> *a) should be open to both for profit and nonprofit. However, there >> should be attached the need to serve the community. Market forces will >> determine pricing.* >> > > Why would for-profit organizations not go for the normal Tier 3 ISP > license? > * Ideally, many who opt to setup CNs are small scale, going for the Tier 3 ISP license is definitely beyond their reach. Having said that, they do however add value to where traditional ISPs have shied away from; and this is the bottom line of this conversation - connecting the unconnected.* > Also, probably we need a better understanding of non-profit organizations. > It does not mean the CN will not charge for services, but rather, the > pricing will take into account community interests, public good, and any > income will be used to grow the initiative further. > > >> *b) There are many individuals who set out to serve communities. At onset >> forcing that registration is only for community run projects might lead >> some areas to remain in net-darkness. We are talking rural folks in most of >> these cases, many such setups are started by individuals and as kids >> benefit the adults start taking notice and interest comes on. Let this not >> be a blanket rule, let it be on a case basis.* >> >> 3. Two letters of support from Community Leaders as part of the >>> application process for CNSP to ensure community ownership >>> >> *Unfortunately here we shall be killing a heifer before it grows into a >> cow to be milked. The sorry state of nepotism and corruption that exists >> within our borders will see a new avenue to make a quick buck. Let this be >> a peer review process, where CNs vouch for others; the CN space is a small >> community that can assist CA is vetting these.* >> > > Good feedback. Your suggestion is for CNs to recommend each other, instead > of using community leaders as referees. > * Yes sir :-) * > > >> 3. Geographical coverage of a CNSP will be a sub-county boundary >>> >> *This is welcomed though county wide coverage would be make more sense. >> The reality is TELCOs only focus on areas where it makes financial sense >> which has seen town centres being the focus, moving out of CBDs in most >> "rural" counties would reveal no coverage beyond a 5-10km in many cases. I >> would suggest countywide coverage.* >> > > I have seen several calls for county-wide coverage. Well noted. > > >> >> 4. License period of 10years with License Application fee Ksh1000, >>> Initial Operating License Fee Ksh 5000, and Annual Operating Fee Ksh5000. >>> >> *Application fees of 1000 is very welcomed, however this should cover the >> initial operating license too. The annual fee should be set to 1000 per >> location. What we need to realise is that the CNs are basically trying to >> cover what USF SHOULD have covered by now. Most of these CNs would >> basically be serving Wanjiku and barely sustainable if we are to take >> example of many CNs which are mostly donor supported.* >> >> > What do you mean by "annual fees should be set to 1000 per location?". In > this case location means one CN license? > *Yes 1 CN license per location of operation; e.g. if Dunia Moja Network operates in Kilifi and Tana River County then each county location should be treated as a different CN i.e. DMN - Kilifi, DNM - Tana River etc.* > > On license fee, you mean that annual operating license fee should be > Ksh1000? > *Yes * > > >> 6. Spectrum Fee: Fee waiver for non-protected access to lightly-licensed >>> and license-exempt frequency bands by wireless access systems >>> >> *The CNs should be allowed to operate Radio, TV and ISP services within >> their jurisdiction areas.* >> >> > CN has intricate license categories for broadcast media. How would those > licenses be woven into the CN license? CN also has a similar license for > community broadcasters by the way. > > " community broadcasting service as an entity which meets all the > following requirements: > a. is fully controlled by a non-profit entity and carried on for > non-profitable purposes; > b. serves a particular community; > c. encourages members of the community served by it or persons associated > with or promoting the interests of such community to participate in the > selection and provision of programmes to be broadcast in the course of such > broadcasting service; and > d. may be funded by donations, grants, sponsorships or membership fees, or > by any combination of the aforementioned > *The essence behind this suggestion is to empower CNs to be a 1 stop shop for all community communication needs. This will empower the communities PLUS also capture the LOCAL CONTENT problem that we are currently complaining about. Take a scenario of a school drama then can be broadcast to the community... local values taught, content created! * > > > >> 7. CNSPs would be exempt from USF contributions, while the USF >>> implementation framework may include a community ICT development and/or >>> capacity building component. The authority shall further examine ways to >>> ensure that community networks receive consideration under the future >>> framework for the Universal Service Fund >>> >> *Not only should CNs be exempted from USF Contributions; they should be >> funded by USF as essentially what CNs have setup to do is step in where USF >> is yet to reach. * >> > > This has been one of the recommendations of the licensing framework. > > " Community networks require comparatively modest sums of money to get > started and a small grants program initiated by the USF could kickstart new > community networks. The authority will explore establishing a subsidy for > start-up funds for community networks, under special projects, to help > catalyse initiative from communities to develop locally-owned connectivity > solutions " > >> >> >>> > ______________________ > Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya > https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva > [image: Mailtrack] <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=sig…> Sender notified by Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=sig…> 05/29/21, 08:26:34 AM

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Mozilla working on kiswahili speech recognition
by Tony White 29 May '21

29 May '21

Hi All, An interesting development in speech recognition and text-to-speech for kiswahili: https://www.zdnet.com/article/mozilla-expands-effort-to-bring-kiswahili-to-… Cheers, -- Tony White

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Opportunity for a Senior Security Engineer
by Evans Ikua 26 May '21

26 May '21

We are looking for an experienced security engineer with about 5 - 10 (or more) years of industry experience to explore partnership opportunities. The ideal candidate would be a freelancer or one considering starting out in the coming days. Must have excellent sys admin skills and experience with leading security tools and technologies. If interested or know someone who would, kindly reach out to me on email or using the contacts below. -- *Kind Regards,Evans Ikua,* Cell: +254-722-955831 *----------------------------------------------------*

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Moderated discussion on Licensing and Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks for Kenya
by Mwendwa Kivuva 25 May '21

25 May '21

Dear Listers, KICTANet will hold a moderated discussion led on 27th and 28th May on the licensing and shared spectrum framework for community networks. Together with our partners, we formulated a Licensing and Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks for Kenya. The Communications Authority of Kenya has invited comments from all stakeholders, including members of the public, licensees utilizing spectrum resources, and government institutions on the proposed framework available on the Authority’s website direct download here. <https://ca.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Licensing-and-Shared-Spectrum-F…> Community Networks are a way to bridge the connectivity gap when people come together to build and maintain the necessary infrastructure for Internet connection. Internet by the people, for the people. This licensing framework by CA will create a mechanism to attract existing community networks that have been operating outside the regulatory tent into the overall regulatory framework The framework proposes to integrate a new licensing category for community networks within the Unified Licensing Framework. The license will be exclusively for community-based organizations or other forms of non-profit collectives, limited to a sub-county. The community will be issued a ten-year license with the application fee and the annual operating fee set at Ksh. 1000 and Ksh. 5000 respectively. This is quite affordable compared to the lowest fee in the Network Facilities Provider Tier3 commercial license which pays an initial license fee of KShs. 200,000 and an operating fee of KShs. 160,000. The framework allows community networks to access the Universal Service Funds to support bottom-up digital skills help the growth of local initiatives, and also provide capacity-building initiatives within communities; While CA will help the communities negotiate discounted backhaul capacity for community networks, the framework also requires fiber-optic network operators to publish their pricing to ensure access, transparency, and non-discrimination in wholesale backhaul markets. Finally, the licensing frameworks gives recommendation on how license exempt spectrum (frequencies allocated for communication over the airwaves) can be utilised more effectively; - To review the Guidelines on the use of Radiofrequency Spectrum by Short Range Devices to amend EIRP limits for 2.4 & 5 GHz Wi-Fi for Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint use. - To review options for lowering the barrier to use of other license-exempt bands for PtP and PtMP use, including 24 GHz and 60 GHz. - To expand the range of frequencies available for license-exempt use, especially in the 5-6 GHz bands. - To strengthen collaborations with service providers to foster standards and regulatory inclusion. - To expedite the commercial availability of geolocation database service and implement required mechanisms to make the TVWS spectrum available immediately to operators. - To establish an incubatory period for TVWS technologies. - To evaluate with regional regulators the feasibility of a common approach implementation of geolocation databases. - To develop a shared spectrum framework for underutilised IMT spectrum bands. - To review the spectrum fee framework, recognizing the need for significantly reduced fees for underserved areas This consultation process is meant to give stakeholders and the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed draft framework. The comments received will inform the adoption of the Licensing and Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks in Kenya. Any comments or memoranda should be sent to the email address: frequencyreturns(a)ca.go.ke or the official CA address before the close of day on 1st June 2021. KICTANet organized a webinar to introduce stakeholders and the public to the proposed draft framework. The webinar recording is available on YouTube here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSVv7VRtMdU&t=2s>. ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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Fwd: A Career in Data Science: An IITPSA Western Cape Chapter Eventkic
by waudo siganga 21 May '21

21 May '21

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Seeking talented Research Managers for Consumer Protection and Interoperability Projects
by Grace Githaiga 20 May '21

20 May '21

Good morning Listers This might be of interest to some of you here. Rafe from Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a member of this forum. Rgds GG From: Rafe Mazer <rmazer(a)poverty-action.org> Sent: 19 May 2021 9:04 PM To: Rafe Mazer <rmazer(a)poverty-action.org> Subject: Please Share Widely: Seeking talented Research Managers for Consumer Protection and Interoperability Projects Nairobi Colleagues, I hope you are all well and safe. I am writing to share that IPA is hiring a Research Manager for our Consumer Protection and our Interoperable Payments projects. This is a great opportunity for a mid-career talent with a knack and passion for research and data analysis. There will be lots of opportunities for leadership on projects with regulators, providers, and academics, and we will be conducting a wide range of in-the-field research, so this role is perfect for a hands-on person eager to quickly grow their profile and experience. The consumer protection position would be supervised by me, and the interoperable payments by my colleague Rebecca Rouse. We have created a single posting for these two positions, so we can consider applicants for both as needed: https://www.poverty-action.org/job/research-manager-consumer-protection-res… The position can be located in the US or any of IPA’s country offices—including Kenya, which is also our largest office globally. Would you mind sharing this with your networks or any candidates you think may be of interest? I am happy to answer questions from prospective applicants if helpful as well. Thank you in advance for the help finding new talent for our fast-growing team, Rafe Rafe Mazer Director - Consumer Protection Research Initiative Innovations for Poverty Action rmazer(a)poverty-action.org<mailto:rmazer@poverty-action.org>

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Invitation to Webinar : Towards a Licensing and Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks
by Mwara Gichanga 14 May '21

14 May '21

Greetings Listers, The Communications Authority of Kenya in collaboration with the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet), the Association of Progressive Communications (APC), and the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, and supported by the United Kingdom’s Digital Access Programme, would like to invite you to a virtual webinar on 'Towards a Licensing and Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks' The webinar will take place on Monday 17th May 2021 at 2:00 PM on Zoom. The webinar seeks to explore innovative approaches to licensing and dynamic spectrum access to enable the provision of affordable and sustainable internet access for remote, rural, and marginalized areas in Kenya. During the webinar, we will be presenting a draft Licensing and Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks, a framework developed in partnership with the Communications Authority of Kenya, Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet), the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland and supported by the United Kingdom’s Digital Access Programme. Please confirm your availability, at your earliest convenience, by registering your details using the Zoom link below: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_54LgP4mmT8Kfqj6gwTZG4g A meeting link will be shared after registration. We look forward to your participation. Warm regards, Mwara Gichanga KICTANet

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Fwd: [NRIs List] Paying tribute to Makane Faye
by Barrack Otieno 04 May '21

04 May '21

Listers, For those who new Mr. Makane Faye, the Coodinator of the Africa Internet Governnance Forum, there will be a Virtual memorial later today whose details are contained in the email below. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Anriette Esterhuysen <anriette(a)apc.org> Date: Mon, May 3, 2021 at 12:05 PM Subject: [NRIs List] Paying tribute to Makane Faye To: MAG-public <Igfmaglist(a)intgovforum.org>, igfregionals < igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org>, African School on Internet Governance Alumni list <afrisig-alumni(a)lists.apc.org> Dear all Please find, attached, the programme of a virtual tribute to our colleague Makane Faye. It will take place tomorrow at 12 UTC. Anriette *The Global virtual event to pay tribute to Makane Faye* *Date:* 40th Day of the passing – Tuesday May 4th , 2021 *Time:* 12 UTC corresponding to 3PM Addis Ababa Time *Duration:* 2 Hours *Participants:* Open: by Zoom platform *Moderator:* M. Nassirou Ba, President ECA Staff Union/President FUNSA *Platform:* ZOOM LINK: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpcemvrzIpGda57j-CzvZg8inpXJs6tNx4 <https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpcemvrzIpGda57j-CzvZg8inpXJs6tNx4%20%20> *Interpretation:* French / English Anriette Esterhuysen - anriette@apc.org//anriette@gmail.com Chair, United Nations Internet Governance Forum Multistakeholder Advisory Groupwww.intgovforum.org Senior advisor global and regional internet governance Association for Progressive Communicationswww.apc.org//afrisig.org _______________________________________________ Igfregionals mailing list Igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org To unsubscribe or manage your options please go to http://intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/igfregionals_intgovforum.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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icolo.io contributes to Kenya’s renewable energy grid with new Hybrid Solar System at its Data Centres
by Ali Hussein 03 May '21

03 May '21

Dear Listers This might be of interest. Kenya’s energy grid is more than 75% renewable, making it one of the most renewable grids in the World and icolo.io continues its commitment to the sustainability of our industry with the implementation of Solar Energy systems at our Nairobi and Mombasa Data Centres. The 400kW Solar Systems at NBO1 and MBA1 will support part of the power needs of each Data Centre which can deliver 825KW and 675kW of customer power (IT Load) respectively, thereby helping to manage our energy costs and minimize our carbon footprint. This forms part of the company’s sustainable Green Energy goals being implemented across all its campuses in Nairobi and Mombasa. Data Centers are energy-intensive infrastructure projects, and these systems help tap into clean renewable energy, these installations are equivalent to planting back 100 trees per week and reduces the data center 3,200 Kgs of CO2 emissions per week. “One of our greatest natural resources in Africa is the Sun and our investment in solar is a strategic part of our global vision to reduce the harmful effects of global warming and conserve the environment as we continue to scale our business” says Ranjith Cherickel, CEO of icolo.io. See the link for more information. icolo goes solar <https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alihkassim_solarenergy-carbonfootprint-green…> Regards *Ali Hussein* Digital Transformation Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 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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Unseen Eyes, Unheard Stories Report and Webinar
by David Indeje 29 Apr '21

29 Apr '21

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, This month, the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet), ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa, and Pollicy published the "Unseen Eyes, Unheard Stories: Surveillance, data protection, and freedom of expression in Kenya and Uganda during COVID-19" <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/mdocs-posts/unseen-eyes-unheard-stories-surveill…> report. It reviews reviews the national legal frameworks and practices that have enabled an extraordinary surveillance environment during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic in Kenya and Uganda. It documents and raises awareness about government and private sector surveillance measures and practices in both countries during this period and their human rights implications. During its launch, there was a webinar that provided highlights of the report. If you missed it, kindly use the link here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUn2NObQt6Y&ab_channel=KICTAnet>. *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *

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Fwd: What factors determine inclusion and exclusion in national digital ID?
by Grace Mutung'u 27 Apr '21

27 Apr '21

Dear listers, You are all invited for this talk <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdeivqT0iGtSP8X_pYdBzEkCW-1HAyg…>, hosted by CIPIT this coming Friday at 11.00am EAT. Please share widely. Many digital ID policy papers recommend that digital IDs be inclusive and call for governments to eliminate exclusion. But how do digital ID systems come to be inclusive or exclusive? Is it in the design of the projects or are there structural issues that contribute to exclusion? CIPIT will be having a public talk on inclusion and exclusion of National IDs. Come join *Teki Akuetteh-Falconer *from African Digital Rights Hub <https://cipit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5983a8c72f6d3bdb21565d65d&…>, as she discusses on the ground experiences on inclusion and exclusion from three West African countries. She will be joined by *Yussuf Bashir* from Haki na Sheria Initiative Kenya <https://cipit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5983a8c72f6d3bdb21565d65d&…> and, *Dorothy Mukasa* from Unwanted Witness <https://cipit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5983a8c72f6d3bdb21565d65d&…> who will share nuanced experiences on how digital ID projects can include or exclude sections of society. *When: Apr 30, 2021* *Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm EAT* Register Here <https://cipit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5983a8c72f6d3bdb21565d65d&…> https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdeivqT0iGtSP8X_pYdBzEkCW-1HAyg… We look forward to having you join us. -- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 807F57ACF469B0BB

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A COMIC STRIP on a safer web for women
by Grace Githaiga 26 Apr '21

26 Apr '21

Listers Sharing one of our latest resource - a comic strip that explains violence against women online, and simplifies the challenges faced by women online. The comic strip is available in English and Kiswahili. Check the strip here: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/a-safer-web-for-women-comic-strip/ -- Grace Githaiga KICTANet Convenor KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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New report: why COVID-19 vaccine "passports" threaten human rights
by Bridget Andere 25 Apr '21

25 Apr '21

Dear Colleagues, Access Now has published a new report, Protocol for exclusion: why COVID-19 vaccine "passports" threaten human rights <https://www.accessnow.org/COVID-19-vaccine-passports-threaten-human-rights-…> , to help decision-makers ensure human rights are at the core of any new COVID-19 digital vaccine system, should be of interest. See the full report <https://www.accessnow.org/COVID-19-vaccine-passports-threaten-human-rights-…>, and press release <https://www.accessnow.org/covid-19-vaccine-passports-threaten-human-rights/> . Feel free to get in touch with any questions, for further background information, or to arrange an interview with one of our Access Now experts. Best, Bridget. -- Bridget Andere, MCIArb Africa Policy Fellow Access Now | accessnow.org Fingerprint: BAF2 CE13 CF9E 2C6D 5E0B CC77 012C C0E0 3325 0A2C * *Subscribe* to the Access Now Express <https://www.accessnow.org/express>, our weekly newsletter on digital rights * *Join us* at <http://rightscon.org/>RightsCon <https://www.rightscon.org/> (June 7-11, 2021) - Registration now open <http://rightscon.org/ticket-2021> until May 14, 2021! * *Follow* our evolving programmatic response <https://www.accessnow.org/issue/covid-19/> to COVID-19 around the world

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