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Happening now! Virtual launch of the Africa Communication and Information Platform (ACIP) for Health and Economic Action
by Lydia gachungi 23 Jun '20

23 Jun '20

Virtual launch of the Africa Communication and Information Platform (ACIP) for Health and Economic Action taking place on Tuesday 23 June 2020 from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm, Addis Ababa time (GMT+3). The platform will serve as a two-way information and communication platform between citizens and government but also other stakeholders. It will bring together for the first time, the major mobile network operators on the continent including MTN, Vodacom, Airtel, Safaricom and Orange. The platform will further provide the ECA, Africa CDC, Country's National COVID-19 Taskforces, Ministries of Health, and Ministries of Finance, Economy, and Planning, and other stakeholders with analysis of live data for decision-making, monitoring and evaluation. At its peak, the platform could reach over 350-460 million devices and people. The platform uses Artificial Intelligence to analyse a combination of online digital data, as well as mobile based information. It will also allow for just in time data, improve linkage of government and research centers with citizens, and assist in analysing the broader socio-economic situation of populations, and identification and targeting of policies. Simultaneous interpretation (French and English) will be provided. The link of the event is: https://un.interpret.world/loginlink?token=S-UNECA-ACIP-meet contact Mr. Mactar Seck, ECA (email: seck8(a)un.org; tel: +251944137457) should you require additional information.

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Online discussion: Navigating Geneva’s digital policy landscape | DiploFoundation Tuesday, 23rd June 2020, 13:00–15:00 CEST (11:00–13:00 UTC)
by Mwende Njiraini 22 Jun '20

22 Jun '20

Most Geneva-based institutions and organisations are now tackling digital aspects as part of their work. The Geneva digital policy landscape has therefore become richer and more diverse. There are organizations and institutions dealing in digital policy areas such as cybersecurity, e-commerce, human rights online and now digitalisation is impacting other policy areas including health, climate and environmental issues and the attainment of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). How can we navigate this landscape and understand who is dealing with what, how to overcome policy silos, and how to build on the work and collaborate with other organisations to pursue common goals and solutions? Join the online discussion: Navigating Geneva’s digital policy landscape |DiploFoundation https://www.diplomacy.edu/calendar/navigating-geneva *Tuesday, 23rd June 2020, 13:00–15:00 CEST* (11:00–13:00 UTC)

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Viral video in Malaysia gets a student 4G in her village
by Adam Lane 22 Jun '20

22 Jun '20

A university student in Malaysia went out on a limb (literally - up a tree all night) to ensure she had a good 3G internet connection to sit her exams online. Her viral video has led to the government committing to putting in a 4G site! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-53079907

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Re: [kictanet] Invitation to attend an Africa Union Commission, ATU, ISOC and Mozilla Webinar on Spectrum Strategies
by Barrack Otieno 22 Jun '20

22 Jun '20

Listers, This is for your information and action. *Invitation to Participate in a Webinar on Shared Spectrum Strategies to Increase Affordable Access in Rural Areas* *FRENCH BELOW- FRANCAIS PLUS BAS * African Union Commission in collaboration with ATU, ISOC, ATU Mozilla, APC and NetHope is organizing a Webinar on shared Spectrum Strategies to Increase Affordable Access in Rural Areas. The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the essential role the Internet plays in developing Africa’s economy. Yet Internet access challenges are leaving many Africans behind during this time of crisis and deepening existing inequalities. Rural areas in particular with sparse populations and often lower income levels have yet to see any significant change in access. This webinar will aim at capacity building on innovations in regulation that have the potential to improve affordable access in rural areas through shared spectrum strategies. Issues to discuss will include license exempt spectrum, dynamic spectrum management, as well as use it or share provisions for IMT spectrum. *Date and Time:* Ø Date: 26 June 2020 Ø Time: 16:00 to 17:30 Addis Ababa time ( i.e.GMT+3) *For More Information: *Please visit either of the following event pages: § https://www.internetsociety.org/events/african-internet-resilience/shared-s… § https://au.int/en/newsevents/20200626/internet-resilience-africa-webinar-se… *Registration to the Webinar* <https://isoc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_atvxKCdFQXK2bhq43qpZdg>*:* Please complete the registration form in the following link. You will receive instructions how to join the webinar through your email address. https://isoc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_atvxKCdFQXK2bhq43qpZdg *FRANCAIS * *Invitation à participer à un webinaire sur les stratégies à spectre partagé pour accroître l'accès abordable dans les zones rurales* La Commission de l'Union africaine, en collaboration avec ATU, ISOC, ATU Mozilla, APC and NetHope, organise un webinaire sur les stratégies de spectre partagé pour accroître l'accès abordable dans les zones rurales. La pandémie du COVID-19 met en évidence le rôle essentiel d’Internet dans le développement de l’économie africaine. Pourtant, les problèmes d'accès à Internet laissent de nombreux Africains derrière pendant cette période de crise et aggravent les inégalités existantes. Les zones rurales, en particulier avec des populations clairsemées et des niveaux de revenu souvent plus bas, n'ont pas encore vu de changement significatif dans l'accès. Ce webinaire visera à renforcer les capacités sur les innovations en matière de réglementation qui ont le potentiel d'améliorer l'accès abordable dans les zones rurales grâce à des stratégies de spectre partagées. Les questions à discuter incluront l’exempt de licence, de la gestion dynamique du spectre, ainsi que de son utilisation ou du partage des dispositions pour le spectre IMT. *Date et heure:* - Date : 26 juin 2020 - Heure : 16h00 à 17h30 Heure d’Addis Ababa ( c-a-d GMT+3) *Pour plus d'informations: *veuillez visiter l'une des pages d'événement suivantes § https://au.int/en/newsevents/20200626/internet-resilience-africa-webinar-se… § https://www.internetsociety.org/events/african-internet-resilience/shared-s… *Inscription au Webinaire:* <https://isoc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_atvxKCdFQXK2bhq43qpZdg> Veuillez remplir le formulaire d’inscription contenu dans le lien suivant pour recevoir des instructions sur la façon de rejoindre le webinaire par l’intermédiaire de votre adresse e-mail. https://isoc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_atvxKCdFQXK2bhq43qpZdg -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Meeting
by Barrack Otieno 22 Jun '20

22 Jun '20

Listers, You are welcome. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICANN Policy Calendar <PolicyCalendar(a)icann.org> Date: Mon, Jun 22, 2020 at 2:14 PM Subject: Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Meeting To: Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org>, Silvia Vivanco < silvia.vivanco(a)icann.org>, Evin Erdogdu <evin.erdogdu(a)icann.org>, Yesim Nazlar <yesim.nazlar(a)icann.org>, Claudia Ruiz <claudia.ruiz(a)icann.org>, Michelle DeSmyter <michelle.desmyter(a)icann.org>, Gisella Gruber < Gisella.Gruber(a)icann.org>, Alperen Eken <alperen.eken(a)icann.org>, Board Ops Team <board-ops-team(a)icann.org>, Leon Sanchez <leon.sanchez(a)board.icann.org>, Pierre Dandjinou <pierre.dandjinou(a)icann.org>, Barrack Otieno < otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com>, Sarah Kiden <skiden(a)gmail.com>, Seun Ojedeji < seun.ojedeji(a)gmail.com>, Mohamed Elbashir <mohamed.elbashir(a)icann.org> Cc: Aaron Jimenez <aaron.jimenez(a)icann.org>, Vinciane Koenigsfeld < vinciane.koenigsfeld(a)icann.org>, Wendy Profit <wendy.profit(a)icann.org>, Lisa Saulino <lisa.saulino(a)icann.org>, Franco Carrasco < franco.carrasco(a)icann.org>, ihab.osman(a)board.icann.org < ihab.osman(a)board.icann.org>, mandla.msimang(a)board.icann.org < mandla.msimang(a)board.icann.org>, Board Calendaring < Board-Calendaring(a)icann.org> *Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Meeting <https://68.schedule.icann.org/meetings/fTbJ82YZT3LKaAyHx>* *Audio French: Session Token TBC* NEW Zoom link - https://icann.zoom.us/j/98002997794?pwd=QkFBY1ZCYkNLbDBmZXlyQUdlWVFhUT09 *Agenda:* 1. *Welcome address* – Seun Ojedeji, AFRALO Chair (3 min) 2. *Opening remarks* - Maureen Hilyard, ALAC Chair (5 min) 3. *Guests speakers*: 1. Göran Marby, ICANN President and CEO (5 min) 2. Remarks by ICANN Board Vice Chair (León Sánchez), (5 min) 3. Mandla Msimang, ICANN Board member, Africa (5 min) 4. Ihab Osman ICANN Board member, Africa (5 min) 5. Pierre Dandjinou, ICANN Vice President GSE for Africa (5 min) 4. *Introduction of the theme topic* – Barrack Otieno (5 min) 5. *Presentation of the statement* – Sarah Kiden, AFRALO Secretariat /Barrack Otieno/Drafting Team (10 min) EN Version <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/126429401/Joint%20AFRALO-A…> & FR Version <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/126429401/Joint%20AFRALO-A…> 6. *Discussion, modification and adoption of the statement* - Sarah kiden, All (40 min) 7. *Closing address* – Seun Ojedeji, AFRALO Chair (2 min) -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Re: [kictanet] Mourning Dr. Fernando Wangila (Martha Muriuki)
by Matunda Nyanchama 21 Jun '20

21 Jun '20

Pole sana for the passing of Dr Wangila. He was a good friend and an active leader in the ICT sector in the country, beyond NTSA. ...I remember having a discussion once with him on how technology could help reduce accidents. He made a good point both the police and the NTSA needed a change of mindset where they helped drivers obey the law rather than entrapping them for extortion. For example, why wouldn't we have smart roads that warned you when over speeding in a controlled zone and asked, gently to slow down. ...I thought that was difficult, at least from the majority of people he worked with. May he rest in peace. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; Director & Managing Consultant, <mailto:mnyanchama@aganoconsulting.com> mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; <http://www.aganoconsulting.com/> www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: <http://twitter.com/#%21/nmatunda> nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or <mailto:info@aganoconsulting.com> info(a)aganoconsulting.com Licensed by Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)

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Mourning Dr. Fernando Wangila
by Grace Githaiga 20 Jun '20

20 Jun '20

Listers On behalf of KICTANet, we extend our deepest condolences to the family of the late Dr. Fernando Wangila. His death is a considerable loss, not only to his family but also for Kenya’s technology industry. We recognise him as a champion of digital transformation who made great contributions to Kenya’s tech industry. He was instrumental in the implementation of the Transport Information Management System (TIMS) at the National Transport and Safety Authority where he served as Head of ICT Director. As a KICTANet lister, he was always benevolent in sharing his ideas with us through our many forums. Peace and comfort to his family! Here are links to his pics in one of the KICTANet events: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cLa9IK4yMUdq0WKrTHh7_8LWNHeF4G5m/view?usp=… https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cLa9IK4yMUdq0WKrTHh7_8LWNHeF4G5m/view?usp=… https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cLa9IK4yMUdq0WKrTHh7_8LWNHeF4G5m/view?usp=…

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Call for applications: Digital Identity and National Security Fellowship
by Wakesho Kililo 20 Jun '20

20 Jun '20

Greetings Listers! Please see below a call for applications for research fellows. Kindly also circulate to your networks. Many thanks and best regards, Wakesho

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Fwd: [ALAC] At-Large Review 2 Implementation (ARI) Final Report to the Organisational Effectiveness Committee (OEC).
by Barrack Otieno 20 Jun '20

20 Jun '20

Listers, This might be of interest to those following the work of At Large in ICANN. Best Regards Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2020, 11:48 pm Subject: [ALAC] At-Large Review 2 Implementation (ARI) Final Report to the Organisational Effectiveness Committee (OEC). To: alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Dear All, Please find attached the At-Large Review 2 Implementation (ARI) Final Report to the Organisational Effectiveness Committee (OEC). This report is the third and final report of the ARI to be submitted to the Board Organizational Effectiveness Committee on 30 June 2020. Highlights of the Final Report, along with potential impact on the RALOs, will be presented during the Regional Leadership Meeting during ICANN68. The Final Report will be tabled for the ALAC during the Wrap Up Session. This report is being sent for information purposes. Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icann <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL… _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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KeNOG - Network Operations - Webinar 1
by Odhiambo Washington 18 Jun '20

18 Jun '20

Hello Listers, KeNOG is a volunteer lead community that aims to enhance local technical capacity in the areas of Network Operations, Internet Services, Internet Security, Automation, Storage & Cloud-based services. A first in a series of webinars is being organized on the 25th of June 2020 at 2PM Kenya Time under "Network Operations". You can register for the webinar here: https://bit.ly/3hAQXm7 Agenda is as follows: - Welcome and background - (KeNOG PC/Co-Chairs - 5 mins) - How ISPs work - Michelle Opiyo (15 mins) - Network Engineer Career Paths - John Gitau (15 mins) - How to develop an ISP IPv6 implementation plan - Simon Mayoye (15 mins) - Q/A – 25 mins Moderator: Martha Muriuki -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi, KE +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 "Oh, the cruft.", grep ^[^#] :-)

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Any law governing CCTV management in Kenya?
by David Indeje 18 Jun '20

18 Jun '20

Dear Listers, https://www.k24tv.co.ke/news/it-officers-face-charges-for-leaking-footage-o… IT officers face charges for leaking footage of Uhuru, Raila touring CBD at night

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Fwd: Update from the Lifeline Fund
by Grace Bomu 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

Dear all, This may be of interest to CSOs and HRDs. Regards, ------- Dear colleagues, This email is to share with you that the *Lifeline Embattled CSO Assistance Fund*, a consortium of 7 international non-governmental organizations supported by 19 governments interested to push back against civic space threats - is temporarily expanding its advocacy grant criteria to enable CSOs to hold governments accountable for violations committed due to increasing restrictions to civic space during COVID-19 Please share with partners you consider could benefit from this fund. Best regards, *Sophia Hernández * Program Associate *Civic Engagement & Government **International * ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Danya Greenfield <Greenfield(a)freedomhouse.org> Date: Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 12:15 PM Subject: update from the Lifeline Fund To: Danya Greenfield <Greenfield(a)freedomhouse.org> Dear colleagues, We hope that you, your team, and your loved ones are healthy and safe. We are in a difficult moment – due to the impact of COVID-19 on all of our communities and this critical juncture for racial justice – but we wanted to reach out to share some new information with you. In response to increasing restrictions on civic space due to COVID-19, Lifeline is temporarily expanding its advocacy grant criteria to enable CSOs to hold governments accountable for such violations. Whereas our advocacy grants typically fund projects focused on freedom of association and assembly, we can now temporarily support projects that seek to address the impact of COVID-19 on a broader range of civic space issues, including freedom of expression; access to information and accountability; abuse of executive power; and misuse of surveillance and data. Attached you will find a summary of the three types of short-term assistance we can provide – emergency assistance, resiliency, and advocacy grants. We hope that you will share this information with other partners or CSOs that you feel might qualify for support, particularly those representing marginalized communities. For more information, please check www.csolifeline.org. As always, we welcome referrals from trusted partners. We look forward to engaging with you in thinking about more innovative ways to support CSOs on the front lines of human rights and social justice work around the world. Best Danya *The Lifeline Fund for Embattled CSOs <http://www.csolifeline.org/> provides **emergency financial assistance** to civil society organizations (CSOs) under threat or attack, as well as rapid response advocacy and resiliency grants to support CSOs in responding to broader threats against civic space. Founded in 2011, Lifeline is a consortium of 7 international non-governmental organizations supported by 19 governments that aims to push back against civic space threats. The Lifeline consortium is led by Freedom House and consists of Front Line Defenders, CIVICUS, International Center for Not-For-Profit Law (ICNL), People in Need (PIN), FORUM-ASIA, and Swedish International Liberal Center (SILC). Since its founding, Lifeline has provided grants to 2,222 at-risk civil society organizations (CSOs) in 115 countries. * -- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F

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Disruptive technology: Facebook launches Payments on WhatsApp
by Paul Magacha 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

Dear Listers, Another disruption in the mobile payments market. Who will be the biggest winners? Biggest losers? Partner or compete? Today Facebook launches payments on WhatsApp in Brazil using Facebook Pay. "We're making sending and receiving money as easy as sharing photos." They are also enabling small businesses to make sales right within WhatsApp. It rolls out in Brazil today but Asia and Africa will soon follow as they are the biggest markets for Facebook. Interesting times ahead.. Regards, Paul. Sent from my iPhone

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Fwd: [NRIs List] ISOC's IGF Youth Ambassadors: Apply until 28 June
by Barrack Otieno 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

Listers, This is for your information and action. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Anja Gengo <anja.gengo(a)un.org> Date: Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 10:24 PM Subject: [NRIs List] ISOC's IGF Youth Ambassadors: Apply until 28 June To: igfyouth(a)intgovforum.org <igfyouth(a)intgovforum.org>, Igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org <Igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org> Dear All, Sharing with you the recently opened call for ISOC’s IGF Youth Ambassadors programme. - *More information about the programme: * *https://www.internetsociety.org/fellowship/igf-youth-ambassadors-program/* <https://www.internetsociety.org/fellowship/igf-youth-ambassadors-program/> - *Appli**cation **deadline: 28 June.* This is an excellent opportunity for education through online Internet governance courses; networking with many experts and leaders; active participation in the IGF 2020 (online) and possibility to participate at the IGF 2021 onsite. Best regards, Anja _______________________________________________ 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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Fwd: [ALAC-Announce] At-Large Social Media and ICANN68
by Barrack Otieno 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

Listers, For those who will be following the ICANN 68 meeting. This resources might be beneficial. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 11:31 PM Subject: [ALAC-Announce] At-Large Social Media and ICANN68 To: at-large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org <at-large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org <alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > Cc: Shreedeep Rayamajhi <weaker41(a)gmail.com> Dear At-Large Community, On behalf of Shreedeep Rayamajhi, Regional Chair of the At-Large Social Media Working Group (SMWG), we would like to encourage your participation in the ICANN68 Virtual Policy Forum <https://community.icann.org/x/OieJBw>, and the At-Large social media efforts underway which will ensure its success. 1. Attached, please find a graphic promoting the *SMWG's ICANN68 Twitter Competitio*n. Please join the competition utilizing the hashtag *#ALAC68*. The winner of the competition will be announced during the At-Large wrap up session on Thursday, 25 June <https://community.icann.org/x/2yiJBw>. 2. Use *Zoom Virtual Backgrounds* <https://go.icann.org/2YpzkwH> during ICANN68. 3. *Facebook Profile Frames*, for ICANN68 and the 5 RALOs: Frame Name: ICANN68POLICYFORUM Keywords: ICANN68 Link: www.facebook.com/profilepicframes/?selected_overlay_id=276227813783194 <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.facebook.com_profil…> Frame Name: ICANNAFRALO68 Keywords: AFRALO68 Link: www.facebook.com/profilepicframes/?selected_overlay_id=648447542424824 <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.facebook.com_profil…> Frame Name: ICANNAPRALO68 Keywords: APRALO68 Link: www.facebook.com/profilepicframes/?selected_overlay_id=2603952683266356 <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.facebook.com_profil…> Frame Name: ICANNEURALO68 Keywords: EURALO68 Link:www.facebook.com/profilepicframes/?selected_overlay_id=2793370240790076 <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.facebook.com_profil…> Frame Name: ICANNLACRALO68 Keywords: LACRALO68 Link: www.facebook.com/profilepicframes/?selected_overlay_id=268256997711493 <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.facebook.com_profil…> Frame Name: ICANNNARALO68 Keywords: NARALO68 Link: www.facebook.com/profilepicframes/?selected_overlay_id=577982696460198 <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.facebook.com_profil…> 4. *Sign up to promote <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11L7HPTFkk2qQRjnUKphgqKv9cvMlcoKfU_x…>* At-Large sessions @ ICANN68 using this form <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11L7HPTFkk2qQRjnUKphgqKv9cvMlcoKfU_x…> . 5. Ask At-Large: Using the hashtag *#AskAtLarge* during ICANN68, your questions may be answered by other community members and leaders. You are also encouraged to explore and share the At-Large Policy Sessions @ ICANN Meetings <https://atlarge.icann.org/policy/at-large-policy-sessions-icann-meetings-en> and At-Large and DNS Abuse <https://atlarge.icann.org/policy/at-large-and-dns-abuse-en> pages on the At-Large website, and the SMWG Single Purpose Call this Thursday, 18 June at 14:00 UTC <https://community.icann.org/x/S4BIC>. Finally, please reach out to your RALO's Regional SMWG Vice-Chair to exchange social media information: *AFRALO* Bukola Oronti <bukkiepharworley(a)gmail.com> *APRALO* Shreedeep Rayamajhi <weaker41(a)gmail.com> *EURALO* Natalia Filina <filinafilka(a)gmail.com> *LACRALO *Lilian Ivette De Luque Bruges <lidebru18(a)gmail.com> *NARALO* John Laprise <jlaprise(a)gmail.com> (Former Chair) We look forward to a successful ICANN68 Virtual Policy Forum! Thank you, Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Webinar - "Capturing Our Future: How WTO is helping Big Tech Corporations to Take Over the World of Work" Webinar
by Barrack Otieno 16 Jun '20

16 Jun '20

Listers, This might be of interest to you. Thank you Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Richard Hill via InternetPolicy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Date: Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 1:37 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] Webinar - "Capturing Our Future: How WTO is helping Big Tech Corporations to Take Over the World of Work" Webinar To: <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Dear all, Here is an analysis of the proposals made in free trade negotiations that are related to topics of interest to this list, including proposals that might limit use of open source software: https://www.ituc-csi.org/IMG/pdf/digital_chapters_and_the_impact_on_labour_… On *July 1* at 8.30am (Washington DC) / 2.30pm (Brussels) / 8.30pm (Singapore), the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and the New Economics Foundation (NEF) are organizing a webinar presenting that report. They will be discussing: o The report’s findings with regards to the workplace, quality of employment, industrialization for developing countries, platform work and other areas o How a WTO agreement could lead to exacerbating inequality, increasing labour market polarization, and monopolies o How Big Tech is taking advantage of the COVID-19 crisis to capture more data and increase their power Moderated by Alison Tate (ITUC) Report findings by Duncan McCann (NEF) and Yorgos Altintzis (ITUC) Discussion with Anna Byhovskaya (TUAC) _______________________________________________ To manage your Internet Society subscriptions or unsubscribe, log into the Member Portal at https://admin.internetsociety.org/622619/User/Login and go to the Preferences tab within your profile. - View the Internet Society Code of Conduct: https://www.internetsociety.org/become-a-member/code-of-conduct/ -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [NRIs List] IGF 2020 Annual Meeting Hosting Announcement
by Barrack Otieno 16 Jun '20

16 Jun '20

Listers, Might be of interest. Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Anja Gengo <anja.gengo(a)un.org> Date: Sun, Jun 14, 2020 at 1:37 PM Subject: [NRIs List] IGF 2020 Annual Meeting Hosting Announcement To: IGF Secretariat <igf(a)un.org> Dear All, Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the *fifteenth meeting of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF)* <https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2020> will be held online. The IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) together with the IGF Secretariat and UN DESA have begun preparations and consultations on how best to carry out this virtual IGF annual meeting. We will keep you updated on the progress. The Government of Poland will now host the IGF 2021 Annual Meeting in Katowice in the 4th quarter of next year and the Governments of Ethiopia and Japan will be hosting the IGF annual meetings in 2022 and 2023, respectively, pending organizational arrangement. Please join us tomorrow for the first day of the *2**nd** Open Consultations and MAG meeting* <https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2020-second-open-consu…> where this announcement will be addressed, among other matters. Best regards, IGF Secretariat _______________________________________________ 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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Fwd: [afnog] MANRS Fellowship Program
by Barrack Otieno 16 Jun '20

16 Jun '20

Listers, Might be of interest. Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Michuki Mwangi <mwangi(a)isoc.org> Date: Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 8:56 AM Subject: [afnog] MANRS Fellowship Program To: afnog(a)afnog.org <afnog(a)afnog.org> Hello Everyone, The first-ever MANRS (Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security) Fellowship Program is now accepting applications. If you are an emerging leader eager to improve the well-being of the Internet’s global routing system, apply now. The program gives highly motivated individuals the chance to work alongside MANRS ambassadors, who are industry leaders participating in the Ambassador Program. Together, they will train diverse communities on good routing practices, analyze routing incidents, research into ways to secure routing, and survey the global policy landscape. You can apply for a fellowship in three different areas: training, research, and policy. Each fellow will receive a monthly stipend for up to 6 months. There is no age requirement and you can apply for more than one category but will only be selected for one of them. Applications close on Jun 25. For more information and to apply, visit the programme website. https://www.manrs.org/ambassadors-programme/fellows/ Regards, Michuki. _______________________________________________ afnog mailing list https://www.afnog.org/mailman/listinfo/afnog -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [Ietf_africa] AFRICOMM 2020 is going virtual! Submit your paper by July 8, 2020
by Barrack Otieno 15 Jun '20

15 Jun '20

Listers, This is for your information, attention and action. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Amreesh Phokeer <amreesh(a)afrinic.net> Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2020, 3:49 pm Subject: [Ietf_africa] AFRICOMM 2020 is going virtual! Submit your paper by July 8, 2020 To: <ietf_africa(a)elists.isoc.org> Web version <http://eai.mailmta.com/nl/link?c=i4a9&d=65i&h=3ad62dd7p8le2f1i8kjq3uudkm&i=…> <http://eai.mailmta.com/nl/link?c=i4a9&d=65i&h=1asgpjsatmn8j6k6bv3uhurt47&i=…> December 3 - 4, 2020 | Middlesex University, Mauritius Fully Online Submission Deadline: July 8, 2020 (extended) EAI is proud to announce that AFRICOMM is going *virtual and beyond borders* . Get the same *full publication and indexing*, enjoy EAI’s *fair evaluation and recognition*, present your paper to a *global audience*, and experience *virtual meetings live* as well as *on-demand* from the safety and comfort of your *home*. AFRICOMM 2020 will take place online due to safety concerns and travel restrictions caused by COVID-19. Although we will miss having everyone meet and connect in person, we feel strongly that knowledge exchange must continue, if not more so. That is why we have equipped our online conferences with *live viewing with chat*, *virtual Q&A*, and a multitude of other measures to provide you with a great experience. All of this while making the registration for co-authors and non-authors *completely free* to give you the biggest possible audience. You can learn more about EAI’s online conferences here <http://eai.mailmta.com/nl/link?c=i4a9&d=65i&h=20cpdqa8h3j57lre3tic53vek3&i=…> . SCOPE Deploying efficient and effective infrastructures and solutions when limited resources are available is a challenging task and a key-enabler for the diffusion of ICT in developing countries. The aim of this conference is bringing together international researchers, students, public officers, policy makers and practitioners in ICT to discuss issues and trends, recent research, innovation advances and on-the-field experiences related to e-Governance, e-Infrastructure, and e-Business with a focus on developing countries. *AFRICOMM 2020* solicits high-quality papers reporting research results and/or experimental results on e-Infrastructures and e-Services for developing countries. Submissions will be judged on their originality, significance, clarity, relevance, and technical correctness. We are pleased to invite you to submit your paper to AFRICOMM 2020 <http://eai.mailmta.com/nl/link?c=i4a9&d=65i&h=n7rpi66u38i755opi1tma8jul&i=2…>. Submissions should be in English, following the Springer formatting guidelines (see Submission <http://eai.mailmta.com/nl/link?c=i4a9&d=65i&h=3739v8b3kcp1e1d7t0p96oqlfh&i=…> ). Submit Paper <http://eai.mailmta.com/nl/link?c=i4a9&d=65i&h=3jno7dsj70m27bf00428o77ftr&i=…> Read More: Call for Papers <http://eai.mailmta.com/nl/link?c=i4a9&d=65i&h=16d7vmo5t52ojage301dorrgmn&i=…> AFRICOMM authors have enjoyed over 133.000 downloads PUBLICATION All registered papers will be submitted for publishing by *Springer* and made available through *SpringerLink Digital Library*. AFRICOMM proceedings are *indexed* in leading indexing services, including Ei Compendex, ISI Web of Science, Scopus, CrossRef, Google Scholar, DBLP, as well as EAI’s own EU Digital Library (EUDL). Authors of selected papers will be invited to submit an extended version to: - Wireless Networks (WINET) Journal (IF: 2.405) <http://eai.mailmta.com/nl/link?c=i4a9&d=65i&h=20p14jfimir9bucffnf2t8bq1r&i=…> All accepted authors are eligible to submit an extended version in a fast track of: - EAI Endorsed Transactions on Wireless Spectrum (Open Access) <http://eai.mailmta.com/nl/link?c=i4a9&d=65i&h=385eo3hstln7t9lu6t63mnheit&i=…> Additional publication opportunities: - EAI/Springer Innovations in Communications and Computing Book Series <http://eai.mailmta.com/nl/link?c=i4a9&d=65i&h=17ims3lohsu4ddk426ig78nabh&i=…> IMPORTANT DATES FULL PAPER SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JULY 8, 2020 (EXTENDED) NOTIFICATION DEADLINE: JULY 27, 2020 CAMERA-READY DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 CONFERENCE DATES: DECEMBER 3 - 4, 2020 Meet the keynote speakers for AFRICOMM 2020: Prof. Nick Feamster <http://eai.mailmta.com/nl/link?c=i4a9&d=65i&h=14c4333dqldd050dgvnuc9cqea&i=…> University of Chicago, Illinois, United States Title: The Past, Present, and Future of DNS Privacy Prof. Dr. Thomas Magedanz <http://eai.mailmta.com/nl/link?c=i4a9&d=65i&h=1ablm3dfsi29scpcpbimecjnij&i=…> Technische Universität Berlin, Germany Title: Understanding the Role of 5G Campus Networks to leapfrog in the Digital Transformation EAI COMMUNITY BENEFITS <http://eai.mailmta.com/nl/link?c=i4a9&d=65i&h=2temch5e5u79kog5hin0tkimol&i=…> Granting you visibility and fair review through *Community Review.* <http://eai.mailmta.com/nl/link?c=i4a9&d=65i&h=61135652gmju4kugq2d3ce9in&i=2…> <http://eai.mailmta.com/nl/link?c=i4a9&d=65i&h=3olafvavpb3c0e72pmv5tc8eje&i=…> Credits counting towards your *EAI Index* <http://eai.mailmta.com/nl/link?c=i4a9&d=65i&h=2hhatk9jl2snhkccc2v1tdpidn&i=…>, membership ranks and global recognition. <http://eai.mailmta.com/nl/link?c=i4a9&d=65i&h=3loo1n2a2o7c51he1q0lq33dgq&i=…> Receive invaluable real-time feedback on your presentation on-site via EAI <http://eai.mailmta.com/nl/link?c=i4a9&d=65i&h=1se92faqn0qe2nl9f52rrmmril&i=…> * Compass* <http://eai.mailmta.com/nl/link?c=i4a9&d=65i&h=1d3g2rl59opfv1vaoeoihvmnhc&i=…> . Conference co-organized by: _______________________________________________ Ietf_africa mailing list Ietf_africa(a)elists.isoc.org https://elists.isoc.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf_africa View the Internet Society Code of Conduct: https://www.internetsociety.org/become-a-member/code-of-conduct/

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Fwd: [afnog] Save the date - Webinar: Anchoring the African Internet Ecosystem - 23-06-2020 at 1300 UTC
by Barrack Otieno 15 Jun '20

15 Jun '20

Listers This is for your information and action. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Michuki Mwangi <mwangi(a)isoc.org> Date: Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 12:11 PM Subject: [afnog] Save the date - Webinar: Anchoring the African Internet Ecosystem - 23-06-2020 at 1300 UTC To: afnog(a)afnog.org <afnog(a)afnog.org> [Version française ci-dessous] Hello everyone, Over the past eight years, as a result of a strong peering ecosystem enabled by IXPs in Kenya and Nigeria, the ratio of localized traffic roughly flipped from 30 % local / 70% international in 2012 to 70% local / 30% international today. This achievement significantly fulfills the Internet Society and African Internet community’s joint goal for 80% of Africa’s Internet traffic to be locally accessible by 2020 (“80/20 by 2020”). Join us online on 23 June 2020 at 1300 UTC <https://www.internetsociety.org/events/ixpreportlaunchwebinar> as we unveil a new report *"**Anchoring the African Internet Ecosystem – Lessons from Kenya and Nigeria’s Internet Exchange Point Growth*” and discuss with some of the people, representing the key players, that made it a success. The report highlights the changes observed in the Internet Ecosystem in Nigeria and Kenya since 2012. It also provides insights, for stakeholders in other countries, to help strengthen their IXPs and benefit from its economic advantages through fostering community mobilization, collaboration and capacity building while setting a discussion platform for new vision beyond 2020. *Register today! <https://isoc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vIVl7NbSTLSOTEIHFwXN9Q>* Thank you, Michuki Mwangi Internet Society *-------------------------------------------------------* Bonjour à toutes et à tous ! Au cours des huit dernières années, en raison d'un écosystème de peering puissant activé par les IXP au Kenya et le Nigéria, le ratio de trafic localisé est passé d’environ 30% local / 70% international en 2012 à 70% local / 30% international, aujourd'hui. Cette réalisation satisfait de manière significative l’objectif commun que portent l’Internet Society et la communauté Internet africaine pour que 80% du trafic Internet africain puisse être accessible localement d’ici 2020 («80/20 d’ici 2020 »). Rejoignez-nous en ligne, le 23 juin 2020, à 13h00 UTC <https://www.internetsociety.org/events/ixpreportlaunchwebinar>, pour l’inauguration d’un nouveau rapport "*Ancrage de l'écosystème Internet africain - Leçons tirées de la croissance des points d'échange Internet du Kenya, et du Nigéria*" et pour une discussion avec certaines des personnes, représentant les acteurs clés, qui en ont fait un succès. Le rapport met en évidence les changements observés dans l'écosystème Internet au Nigéria et au Kenya depuis 2012. Il fournit également des informations, pour les parties prenantes dans d'autres pays, pour les aider à renforcer leurs IXP et à bénéficier de ses avantages économiques en encourageant la mobilisation communautaire, la collaboration, et le renforcement des capacités, tout en définissant une plateforme de discussion pour une nouvelle vision au-delà de 2020. *Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui ! <https://isoc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vIVl7NbSTLSOTEIHFwXN9Q>* Thank you, Michuki Mwangi Internet Society _______________________________________________ afnog mailing list https://www.afnog.org/mailman/listinfo/afnog -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy with Internet Governance Specialisation
by Mwende Njiraini 13 Jun '20

13 Jun '20

*Earn an accredited Master’s degree without taking time off work at the **L-Università ta' Malta* The Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy guides working diplomats and international relations professionals through the theoretical and practical building blocks of diplomacy, with a focus on contemporary issues and challenges. Offered in cooperation with the *University of Malta’s Department of International Relations <http://www.um.edu.mt/arts/int-relations>*, the programme involves 16 to 20 months of online study, including writing a dissertation. Online areas of study range from the basics of diplomacy (Diplomatic Theory and Practice <https://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/theory>, Bilateral Diplomacy <https://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/bilateral>, Multilateral Diplomacy <https://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/multilateral>, and more) to contemporary topics (Artificial Intelligence: Technology, Governance and Policy Frameworks <https://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/AI>, Sustainable Development Diplomacy <https://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/development>, E-Diplomacy <https://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/ediplomacy>, and more). *Internet governance specialisation*: Applicants may select *Internet governance* as an area of specialisation within the Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy. This programme gives current and future Internet policymakers a solid foundation in diplomatic skills and techniques. For more information please contact Patrick Borg <patrickb(a)diplomacy.edu> (Master's Programme Coordinator) on patrickb(a)diplomacy.edu or +356 21 333 323. *https://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/MAPGD <https://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/MAPGD>*

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Fwd: [NRIs List] Contribute to BPF on Local Content: respond to short 4-question survey by 24 June
by Barrack Otieno 13 Jun '20

13 Jun '20

Listers, For your information and action. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Anja Gengo <anja.gengo(a)un.org> Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2020, 12:04 am Subject: [NRIs List] Contribute to BPF on Local Content: respond to short 4-question survey by 24 June To: igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org <igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org> Dear Colleagues, The *BPF on Local Content* <https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/bpf-on-local-content> has launched a survey to understand how to protect, preserve and remunerate creative work and collective wisdom in order to create a sustainable model for the production, distribution and local fruition of local content in the digital age. It would be much appreciated if you could share the survey with your respected networks and encourage those holding expertise on this important matter to respond. It is a very short survey of only 4 questions that probably will not take more than 3-5 min of your time. The survey can be accessed here: *https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2020-bpf-local-content-initial-survey* <https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2020-bpf-local-content…> (deadline: 24 June). Thank you very much in advance! Best regards, Anja _______________________________________________ Igfregionals mailing list Igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org To unsubscribe or manage your options please go to http://intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/igfregionals_intgovforum.org

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Re: [kictanet] .Ke domains cross the 100,000 Mark (Reminder to Team KeNIC to make good on their promise during last year’s AGM on transparency and improving on Corporate Governance. The silence is worrying)
by Ali Hussein 10 Jun '20

10 Jun '20

Barrack As we celebrate the 100k milestone we need to take cognisant of the issues raised in the last AGM. We still await a comprehensive follow-through by KeNIC. I suspect with better corporate governance the next milestone of 100k names will be much easier to reach. Regards Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: 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 Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 11:21 PM Barrack Otieno via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Listers, > > Finally we have over 100,000 .Ke names, what a milestone. Next should be the 1 Million Mark. > > Kudos to the KeNIC team. > > Regards > > -- > Barrack O. Otieno > +254721325277 > +254733206359 > Skype: barrack.otieno > PGP ID: 0x2611D86A > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Draft VAT Digital Supply Regulations
by tevin mwenda 09 Jun '20

09 Jun '20

Dear Listers, Please find attached the proposed Draft VAT Regulations on Digital Market Places published by KRA for public participation. The deadline for submitting your comments through a memorandum is 15th June 2020. https://www.kra.go.ke/en/media-center/public-notices/842-draft-value-added-… Thank you Kind Regards Tevin Mwenda Gitonga

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Business Plan
by Maina Samson 08 Jun '20

08 Jun '20

Dear ListersKindly side chat if you can support with developing (or have done) a business plan for a CSP Regards, Samson

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Re: [kictanet] INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ONLINE BRANDING AND SECURITY WEBINAR
by Barrack Otieno 08 Jun '20

08 Jun '20

Dear Listers , I hope this finds you well, i would like to share the invite below from the Kenya Network Information Centre As we navigate through this period of uncertainty, how can businesses augment their digital presence while protecting their brands in the era of the new normal? Join us for a webinar on *June 9th, 2020* at *02:30 PM* (*EAT*) as we discuss *Online Branding and Security.* Please register. Click here <https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwlcuCtrT8oG9JaXSvjPmO4y_b9Eiku_roG> Thank you. -- Regards, Admin KENYA NETWORK INFORMATION CENTRE WWW.KENIC.OR.KE | WERARE.CO.KE CA COMPLEX - WAIYAKI WAY. NAIROBI KENYA -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Today 3pm : DIGITAL TAX Webinar by KRA, Lawyers Hub and Qhala
by Linda Bonyo 08 Jun '20

08 Jun '20

Join Qhala and the Lawyers Hub for an online discussion today afternoon (June 8th 2020, 3pm) *Theme: Taxing the Digital Economy* On June 1st, the Kenyan Revenue Authority officially announced the taxing of the digital economy. Kenya being one of Africa's leading Tech hubs is booming with innovative digital services that are slowly transforming various industries. Compliance with the 1.5% digital tax to be levied on gross transaction values, for instance, will come with increased costs of services among other implications. Various questions still linger. Join us on Monday 3PM EAT as we host an online discussion on this matter with Mr. Maurice Oray, the Deputy Commissioner for Tax Policy; Rosemary Chemo Kimwatu, Legal Policy Specialist; Eunice Kavere, Lawyer and Wilfred Olambo, a Tax Expert with KPMG. *Sign up here* : bit.ly/DigitalTaxKenya See you then and warm regards from the Lawyers Hub. *__________________________________________________________________* *Linda Bonyo* (Ms.) | CEO, *Lawyers Hub * *Tech for Justice* Web <http://www.lawyershub.org> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawyers-hub-kenya-1bb021161/> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/lawyershubkenya> | Calendar <http://www.calendly.com/bonyo> | *_**__________________________________________________________* *DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Lawyers Hub.*

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AT&T Will Zero-Rate HBO Max, Undermining Competition
by Adam Lane 04 Jun '20

04 Jun '20

Worth noting this as online streaming takes off around the world, as there are more and more vertical partnerships/mergers between telcos and content and its impact on net neutrality/competition.... https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/06/03/att-will-zero-rate-hbo-max-underm… AT&T Will Zero-Rate HBO Max, Undermining Competition Net neutrality advocates won't be happy about this. [Evan Niu] Evan Niu, CFA<https://www.fool.com/author/1922/> (TMFNewCow) Jun 3, 2020 at 10:00AM Author Bio With the streaming wars intensifying this year, every service provider is looking for any advantage it can get in order to earn a piece of your monthly entertainment budget. Many years ago, telecommunications giants dreamed up the idea of sponsored data, where a company offering some online service could pay for the underlying data used to access that service. The practice is also called zero-rating<https://www.fool.com/investing/2016/12/15/t-mobile-undermines-atts-zero-rat…>, and it has garnered considerable criticism over the years for undermining net neutrality and competition more broadly. That's exactly what AT&T (NYSE:T<https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/att-inc/t/>) is planning to do with HBO Max, the successor to HBO Now that launched last week. [AT&T headquarters] AT&T WILL PAY ITSELF FOR SPONSORED DATA USAGE. IMAGE SOURCE: AT&T. >From one pocket to another The Verge<https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/2/21277402/hbo-max-att-data-caps-netflix-di…> has confirmed that AT&T will effectively exempt HBO Max data usage from counting toward mobile data caps under the guise of sponsored data. AT&T subsidiary WarnerMedia will pay AT&T subsidiary AT&T Mobility so that HBO Max subscribers don't have to worry about using up their data. But since AT&T owns both companies, it is simply shifting money from one pocket to another and paying itself. The media outlet had originally asked AT&T streaming chief Tony Goncalves about the practice in an interview, and the exec initially said HBO Max would not get preferential treatment while noting that data plans are purportedly unlimited. But unlimited data plans have long been a misnomer, as carriers typically throttle speeds for heavy data users at a certain threshold, so data usage still matters. For AT&T, that threshold is 22GB. Zero-rating has been broadly criticized for years by net neutrality advocates, as giving any service preferential treatment tilts the competitive scales. For example, AT&T customers watching a third-party video streaming service from Netflix, Disney, Comcast or Apple, among many other contenders, will have that usage count against their data caps, encouraging them to instead watch the service that AT&T owns. It's worth noting that AT&T's DIRECTV service is also zero-rated, although Ma Bell has been hemorrhaging DIRECTV subscribers because of ongoing cord-cutting. The Trump administration repealed the Federal Communication Commission's net neutrality rules in 2018, allowing internet service providers to give preferential treatment and paid prioritization to certain services and content. While some larger companies may be able to afford to pay sponsored data fees to level the playing field, those fees could be framed as AT&T essentially imposing a tax on competitors. None have chosen to participate in those programs thus far. Perhaps more importantly, smaller service providers simply may not be able to pay and sponsored data could arguably be considered a barrier to entry for new entrants.

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Fwd: [At-Large] senior and postdoc fellowships on global internet governance 2021
by Barrack Otieno 03 Jun '20

03 Jun '20

Listers, Might be of interest. Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Joanna Kulesza <jkuleszaicann(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Jun 3, 2020 at 3:26 PM Subject: [At-Large] senior and postdoc fellowships on global internet governance 2021 To: <at-large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Dear all, please kindly see below and attached. The deadline for applications has been extended to July 1st. Do feel free to contact hosts directly with any questions or queries. Thanks and best, Joanna Kulesza ----------------------- Research Fellowships 2021/2022 Open Call for Applications Postdoctoral and Senior Researchers The Käte Hamburger Kolleg/Centre for Global Cooperation Research (KHK/GCR21) invites applications for Research Fellowships with duration of 12 months starting between February and September 2021. Proposals are especially welcome regarding: (1) critique, justification and legitimacy in global cooperation; and (2) global cooperation and competing conceptions of world order. The fully funded fellowships are available to both senior and postdoctoral researchers across the humanities and social sciences. Deadline for applications is 1st June 2020. We are aware that this call comes at a time of high uncertainty around COVID-19. We are monitoring closely the evolving situation and hope that circumstances will allow the advertised fellowships to start as planned from February 2021 onwards. We therefore urge you to apply if you are interested but still uncertain about the practicability of the fellowship! The KHK/GCR21 The Centre for Global Cooperation Research at the University of Duisburg-Essen is one of ten Käte Hamburger Kollegs sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Established in 2012, the Centre is an interdisciplinary and international learning community that seeks to enhance understanding of the possibilities and limits of global cooperation and to explore new options for global public policy. The working language at the Centre is English. In its second funding period (2018-2023), the Centre’s research and fellowships are organized around four broad themes: pathways and mechanisms of global cooperation; global cooperation and polycentric governance; critique, justification and legitimacy in global cooperation; and global cooperation and competing conceptions of world order. Empirical research on these themes focuses especially on the governance of climate change, the internet, migration, and peacebuilding. The Centre will issue thematic calls for application on an annual basis. Fellowships 2021-2022 For next year we invite fellowship applications from across the humanities and social sciences (including also psychology, law and economics) in relation to the second two main themes, as detailed below. We particularly encourage female researchers and scholars from the Global South to apply. Applications from scholars at risk are welcome. Benefits to Fellows  An intellectually stimulating and vibrant interdisciplinary learning community  Excellent infrastructure with fully equipped offices, library facilities, and administrative support (also with finding accommodation)  Funds to organize workshops (subject to approval, with preference especially to workshops that emerge from an interdisciplinary exchange with other researchers at the Centre)  Either a monthly stipend commensurate with experience or financing of a teaching replacement at the home institution Expectations from Fellows  A completed PhD  Personal research and publication in the Centre’s thematic areas  A contribution to the Centre’s own publications  Regular active participation in seminars and other Centre events  Collaboration with other fellows in interdisciplinary exchange  Work in residence at the Centre in Duisburg, Germany Themes 2021-2022 The Centre’s work in the period of 2021-2022 will focus on the themes ‘Critique, Justification and Legitimacy in Global Cooperation’ and ‘Global Cooperation and Competing Conceptions of World Order’. We especially invite fellowship applications that address these themes, as described below. In addition, preference will be given to applications with an empirical focus on the governance of climate change, the internet, migration, and peacebuilding. Critique, Justification and Legitimacy in Global Cooperation Legitimacy – and its contestation – is a vital question for global cooperation. Legitimacy refers to the belief and perception that a governing force has rightful authority and exercises it appropriately. Legitimacy can be both normative (i.e. determined by moral judgement) and sociological (i.e. observed in political behaviour). Scholarship from various disciplines has usually examined legitimacy in relation to the state, but more recent scholarship understands legitimacy as a fragile, politicized, and contested phenomenon that involves a wider range of political forces, including multilateral institutions, private global governance, and transnational social movements. This processual notion of legitimacy – the interplay between critique and justification – leads to many conceptual, theoretical, and methodological challenges. It implies considering politicization processes and power relations across scales (at local, national and transnational levels), a broad spectrum of political actors in their complex relationships, and new forms of resistance against formal authorities (e.g. by whistleblowers, young climate activists, right-wing networks). Sites of resistance include – but are not limited to – civil society associations, social movements, and everyday practices of ordinary citizens. De-legitimation can come from ‘left-wing’ and ‘right-wing’ angles, from communitarians as well as cosmopolitans. If legitimacy is also created by civil society actors, new protest movements, and ‘ordinary citizens’, research questions emerge on how to conceptualize and study contested ‘legitimation work’ (Raymond Geuss) around multiple sites of global cooperation. We welcome projects that help us gain a better understanding of global cooperation and ‘politics of (de)legitimation’. Proposals are welcomed across a range of issue-areas, especially – though not limited to – climate change, Internet, migration, and peacebuilding. Questions for this research stream may include, though are not limited to:  Who are the protagonists who cooperate in legitimation and de-legitimation (or resistance) struggles (e.g. civil society organizations, social movements, indigenous groups)? How and why do these struggles emerge and develop? How does the global rise of populism play into such practices of cooperation?  What forms of trans-scalar cooperation can we distinguish in politics of (de-)legitimation (e.g. shared textual and visual narratives, performances, academic schools of thought)? For example, do young climate activists cooperate differently than right-wing networks?  How can we best study new protagonists and complex new forms of resistance against formal authorities, for instance as exercised/practiced by whistleblowers, feminist activists, artists, sportspeople and critical comedians?  How do certain concerns gain legitimacy as a “global” problem in need of “cooperation” (e.g. peace, climate change)? Global Cooperation and Competing Conceptions of World Order The broad question concerning competing conceptions of world order is a very traditional issue of global politics, which has operated on the basis of both systemic assumptions and more actor-focused concepts. Yet, under current polycentric conditions, these issues have taken many different forms and can be studied from a variety of perspectives, particularly with regard to their impact on global cooperation. Research projects in this stream are invited to explore the commonalities and differences between various conceptions of world order, as well as relationships between them in practices of global cooperation and non-cooperation. We welcome projects that help us to gain a better understanding of how different and often contested conceptions of world order shape, change or obstruct global cooperation. This includes abstract considerations about epistemological and anthropological foundations of world-order conceptions, as well as a focus on material conditions and repercussions. Also welcome are proposals that deepen understanding of populism and anti-global protest, the fight for global equality or the self-legitimation of organizations. Themes we are particularly interested in for the coming fellowship period include: How can we understand geopolitics (i.e. the strategic struggle for spheres of influence), beyond its form as classic theme of international politics? Can it result in new constellations of global cooperation? Or will we see a return of interstate conflict that seemed to have become obsolete? We invite research on perceptions, narratives and discourses to explore grand geopolitical/economic schemes in their conception in different regions or circles and also address new conflicting/cooperative areas. Can conceptions of world order based on the unity of humankind be imagined without relying on essentialist and simplifying anthropologies; and what are the implications of such ‘new cosmopolitanisms’ for global cooperation? What can be expected of approaches which substitute the focus on human rationality with the emphasis on other human capacities, such as empathy or awareness of common vulnerability? What is the role of different conceptions of time and historical directionality? How have conflicts between largely irreconcilable conceptions of world orders (and political agendas) impacted on global cooperation? For instance, while economic growth is seen as instrumental for improving the lives of people particularly in the Global South, a contrary position would hold that sustainable human life is only possible under conditions of reduced growth and consumption, respect for nature, clean energies etc. Can such guiding principles or even ideologies also pave the way for new ways in global cooperation, such as new alliances and forms or will these competing views generate future conflicts? How to Apply Applications (in English only) should include:  cover letter  concise research proposal (3-5 pages)  CV  list of publications  text of one relevant publication Please submit applications at http://www.gcr21.org/en/fellows/how-to-become-a-fellow/fellowships/. Deadline for receipt of applications is 1st June 2020. Please indicate in the cover letter your preferred start and end date of the fellowship. If you have any questions, please contact Matthias Schuler at <schuler(a)gcr21.uni-due.de>. _______________________________________________ At-Large mailing list At-Large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fw: Facebook Web Conference for Non-profits Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis
by Grace Githaiga 03 Jun '20

03 Jun '20

Listers This might be of interest to some of you. Rgds. Subject: Facebook Web Conference for Non-profits Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis We are excited to announce an online conference presented by non- profits, experts, and Facebook on how to drive engagement and fundraising growth during this moment of crisis. We will be looking at some of the key challenges that non-profits are currently facing and how the shift to digital and leveraging platforms like Facebook and Instagram can present a host of opportunities to engage with your supporters. Key topics that will be covered include: * How to drive fundraising growth and pivot strategically to digital * The importance of creativity and innovation during a crisis * How to tell your organization’s story and effectively communicate on digital platforms * New opportunities and growth hacks on Facebook and Instagram using ads, donation tools and more. Date: May 28 at 9:30am BST/10:30am CET.

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Facebook employees hold virtual walkout over Mark Zuckerberg's refusal to act against Trump
by Grace Githaiga 03 Jun '20

03 Jun '20

Good morning Listers I hope you are all keeping well despite the challenging times. This article might be of interest to some of you. Rgds. Facebook employees are staging a rebellion over Mark Zuckerberg’s refusal to act against Donald Trump, expressing their dissatisfaction with their boss on social media in a rare public display of dissent and, in some cases, staging a “virtual” walkout. Disagreement came from employees at all levels of the company, including some senior staff. Particular criticism was levelled at Zuckerberg’s personal decision to leave up <https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/may/29/facebook-trump-twitter-s…> the Facebook version of a tweet sent by Trump in which the president appeared to encourage police to shoot rioters. By contrast, Twitter hid the message behind a warning <https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/may/29/twitter-hides-donald-tru…> . https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/jun/01/facebook-workers-rebel-m…

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What the Pandemic Means for Technology Acceleration
by Adam Lane 03 Jun '20

03 Jun '20

In case this may be of interest or useful.. https://blog.huawei.com/2020/06/03/what-the-pandemic-means-for-technology-a… What the Pandemic Means for Technology Acceleration ByAdam Lane June 3, 2020 As countries start to come out of lockdowns, or loosen other restrictions, what might the world look like and how might technology play a role? Education It looks like around the world some students will be going back to school earlier than others whilst some will be taking it in turns in order to ensure classrooms are not so crowded. Whether this is a rotation on a daily, weekly, bi-weekly or other basis, it has important implications for the use of technology for teaching. Some students will be studying online at home, some may not have access to technology to do so (or not have the caregivers available to support this), and others may be at school. Each of these groups will have different experiences, and technology will need to adjust to try to keep each at the same pace as the others. This means that just watching recorded videos or doing online worksheets will not be enough. Those at home need to be getting the same experience as those in class. This requires live teaching using video conference software and interactive whiteboards in schools. In the short-term this might be possible just using tablets or PCs, but in the medium-term, professional interactive whiteboards with video conference functions would be preferable, and probably with one camera at the back of the classroom looking towards the teacher as well. In much of the world, if schools are not already online, they can get online fairly easily using a CPE<https://consumer.huawei.com/en/routers/5g-cpe-pro/> (or a modem with a SIM card), particularly the outdoor type, and use a 4G or 5G signal. In the long-term, schools can benefit from the deployment of fiber or use microwave connections . In emerging economies where some schools may not have internet coverage, the live teaching will have to be from schools or other government buildings that do have coverage, whilst expanding connectivity over time to other locations, for example through a low-cost base station such as the Rural Star. After COVID passes, those interactive whiteboards and internet connections will continue to be useful, enabling access to the Internet in class and use of videos and other content, accelerating the transition to blended learning<https://blog.huawei.com/2018/10/04/is-education-today-delivering-the-skills…> that is already underway. Meanwhile a whole generation of children will have become accustomed to online learning, and there will be a huge library of content that will have been created that can be used. Read more: How school moved to cloud this semester<https://www.huawei.com/en/about-huawei/publications/winwin-magazine/36/clou…> Health * [https://blog.huawei.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shutterstock_1644744847.…] As countries around the world explore the use of different apps to trace contacts, these apps can also be linked into public health hotlines for voice or video consultations and telemedicine - not just for COVID-related issues, but for any health issues. If many residents download these apps, it will dramatically speed-up what was already becoming a trend pre-COVID. Countries are hiring armies of contact tracers, supercharging community health workers, and arming them all with smartphones and apps to manage their contact tracing as well as providing online training materials and communication tools for peer discussion and engagement with central ministries. There has been at least a decade's efforts in the developing world to digitalize the health workforce, but it has been a struggle. No longer. Now the urgency of the effort during the pandemic will require digitalization. From a fairly limited remit, it will be possible to expand the application and roles of the digital tools from just a response to COVID-19 to the whole gamut of health data collection and community information-sharing, from nutrition to STDs, vaccines and non-communicable diseases. Hospitals and their labs, especially in the developing world which was mostly paper-based, are being upgraded to ensure the rapid collection of medical data to quickly diagnose and flag potential COVID cases, as well as transmit test results, and even use AI and machine learning tools to predict the spread of the virus. These systems may be fairly limited now, but they can be upgraded and expanded to be more comprehensive. Video conference facilities are being installed, and health workers are becoming more used to using them for training. There has been a huge boon in private telemedicine and e-pharmacy services around the world, partly helped by governments issuing temporary or emergency legislation such as accepting e-prescriptions, or managing liability for online consultations allowing such services where before there was hesitation. It will be hard to remove these even after everything eventually returns to normal, when citizens have become accustomed to them, and regulators realize their previous reservations have been overcome. These must become permanent to enable dramatic increases in access to healthcare. Read more: How telemedicine can help combat the pandemic<https://www.huawei.com/en/about-huawei/publications/winwin-magazine/36/tele…> Politics For centuries politicians have had to physically be present inside buildings to hold debates and to vote. For various reasons, they have been slow to adapt to technology until COVID-19 arrived and forced change. These changes are likely to continue, with politicians using video-conference facilities and online voting software. It may help open up politics further to younger generations. Will politicians have to keep travelling so frequently between constituencies and parliaments? And what about all those international trips for conferences, especially considering climate change? Media The media industry has been turned upside down, with traditional approaches of mostly having guests come to studios being replaced by guests recording from home. New forms of concerts, music, and theatre are being developed, with participants performing remotely and synching together, something that is much easier now with 5G and fast fiber. As latencies reduce further, and speeds increase, this will become more common and not just for domestic, but also international media events. [https://blog.huawei.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/shutterstock_1252038760.…] Will there be a return to cinemas in the future? Will everyone who has signed up to streaming services keep their subscriptions? These questions were already being asked pre-COVID, and will certainly come to the fore in the next few months. Agriculture Agricultural systems have become quite resilient, and technology has helped ensure that delivery and supply chains have remained generally intact during COVID-19. Social distancing has supercharged e-commerce, forcing more retailers online, as well as wholesalers and distributers. Supply chains have become more diverse and technology will help manage this more in the future, with data analytics and IoT helping track products and commodities, as well as predicting and managing risks. [https://blog.huawei.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/shutterstock_1129777829.…] Tourism Tourism has taken a massive hit, and the paths to slowly opening up may require carefully planned trips, with frequent testing, with fairly limited movement in case of spreading or picking up the virus. It is likely that a number of IoT products will be developed to help track tourists (with geofencing functions as well as the ability to trace contacts), who will happily temporarily consent to these in order to have a vacation. [https://blog.huawei.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/shutterstock_1172512777.…] Meanwhile, tourism destinations may look to enhance their offerings using AR and VR when there may be limited contacts with locals or limits on certain destinations. Such tools will be crucial in marketing efforts, and - in conjunction with the increasing maturity of cloud VR powered by 10G PON and gigabit broadband - will lead to the growth of the consumer VR industry. Read more: China Telecom Sichuan powers cloud VR with dual-gigabit services<https://www.huawei.com/en/about-huawei/publications/communicate/88/china-te…> Huawei Global Industry Vision 2025: Super Vision<https://www.huawei.com/minisite/giv/cn/predictions.html?id=2> [https://blog.huawei.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/giv.png] Retail Retail has of course been moving online rapidly in many countries. During COVID-19 new products that people rarely bought online are now being tried out and then bought online, even products such as furniture or entire houses. Real estate agencies that had not used VR, 360 or 3D technologies to showcase their properties will have to develop those rapidly, and they may become the norm in the future - at least a bare minimum before someone physically visits a house. For products like furniture or furnishings, there may not be a return to physical retail outlets, especially with new AR capabilities on smartphones that will help place items in homes virtually first. Where people do return to the high street it may be driven a lot more by experiences than by shopping, though even some of those may be moving online. Activities such as Escape Rooms may take place virtually sooner than we think. Gaming Online gaming had been growing significantly, especially in countries without high-end PCs, thanks to the growing capabilities of fairly cheap smartphones and tablets. Large industry players have already developed advanced online platforms for gaming which have been in great demand so far. It is likely that this will continue in the future as social distancing continues and continue to be a big growth industry, particularly with the advent of platforms that don't require downloading games first now that Internet speeds and latencies, especially with 5G rollout, are good enough to stream directly from cloud. [https://blog.huawei.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/shutterstock_1146784925.…] Read more: Thailand's 3BB wins gamer market with smart home broadband<https://www.huawei.com/en/about-huawei/publications/communicate/88/thailand…> There is no doubt that all the lives lost, the jobs lost, and the disruption to lives of almost every person on this planet in the last 6 months have been awful. But it is also clear that the availability and ability of technology has helped mitigate some of these affects. Many people may not know the term "digital economy" but during recent months of social distancing, almost everyone has now become a part of the digital economy. As we look to the future, tentatively and cautiously, since there is still no sign that we will go back to normal anytime soon, we have a choice as to how we will take advantage of technology to return our economies to growth, and by accelerating already existing trends, kick-start vital industries that are the source of jobs. We need to analyze each industry in our local economy and think how technology can contribute to re-establishing them and creating a base for expansion in the future of the digital economy. The investment in ICT infrastructure in the last decade or two has held up well. Now is the time to accelerate that investment, applications that bring economic, social and environmental benefits, and the digital skills to take part in the digital economy.

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Fwd: [ALAC] Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- Register for ICANN68 Prep Sessions (Update)
by Barrack Otieno 03 Jun '20

03 Jun '20

Listers, Might be of interest to you. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2020, 2:04 am Subject: [ALAC] Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- Register for ICANN68 Prep Sessions (Update) To: ALAC <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> [image: ICANN Announcement Alerts] *Register for ICANN68 Prep Sessions (Update) <https://newsalerts.icann.org/B100dC2EN00000vR08jPg2d>* 02 June 2020 *This Announcement is an update to a previous Announcement published on 28 May 2020. <https://newsalerts.icann.org/u0N0008R0P0d0W02xg2CE10>* LOS ANGELES – 2 June 2020 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced live interpretation for multiple ICANN68 Prep Sessions. *To attend any of the webinars, please register here <https://newsalerts.icann.org/CRg00e0kP0vC0Nd82201E00> by Friday 5 June 2020* to receive instructions on how to join. You may also submit questions during the registration process. The ICANN Open Data Program Update scheduled for Tuesday 16 June 2020 has been cancelled. Q&A with ICANN Org Executive Team on Thursday 18 June 2020 has been moved from 18:00 UTC to 19:00 UTC. The revised schedule is as follows: *Date / Time* *Title* *Language* *Monday, 8 June 2020* 12:00-13:00 and 22:00-23:00 UTC Interpretation Platform Kick-off Webinar Six U.N. languages *Tuesday, 9 June 2020* 16:00-17:00 UTC ICANN Org Operations Planning Team Update English *Thursday, 11 June 2020* 16:00-17:00 UTC Universal Acceptance Annual Strategic Action Plan Webinar English *Monday, 15 June 2020* 16:00-17:00 UTC Enhancing the Effectiveness of ICANN's Multistakeholder Model – Next Steps Six U.N. languages *Tuesday, 16 June 2020* 07:00-08:30 UTC ICANN Policy Development (PDP) Working Group Roleplay for Fellows (for ICANN68 Fellows only) English *Wednesday, 17 June 2020* 12:00-13:30 UTC Pre-ICANN68 GNSO Webinar English *Wednesday, 17 June 2020* 16:00-17:00 UTC NomCom Review: Implementation Milestones English *Thursday, 18 June 2020* 16:00-17:00 UTC Policy Webinar Six U.N. languages *Thursday 18 June 2020* 19:00-20:00 UTC Q&A with ICANN Org Executive Team Six U.N. languages (The U.N. six languages includes the following: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.) We recommend that community members attend one of the Interpretation Platform Kick-off Webinars. This will allow participants to familiarize themselves with the remote simultaneous interpretation platform that will be used during ICANN68. Instructions on how to use the interpretation service and access to recordings, presentation materials, and a pre-recorded webinar from the Multistakeholder Strategy and Strategic Initiatives (MSSI) team will be posted *here* <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NR00lC2d0001gvE0fN0082P>. If you have trouble accessing the registration link <https://newsalerts.icann.org/CRg00e0kP0vC0Nd82201E00> and you are using Chrome, try the following: 1. Clear your browser cookies and caches. 2. Enable third-party cookies. 3. If issues still persist, please try using a different browser, such as Safari. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. 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(no subject)
by Mwende Njiraini 02 Jun '20

02 Jun '20

https://www.diplomacy.edu/calendar/webdebate-gendered-impact-covid-19-towar…

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Fw: UNESCO/UNOCT Webinar - Youth and Digital Spaces: Countering the exploitation of the COVID-19 pandemic using Media and ICTs in Eastern Africa
by Grace Githaiga 02 Jun '20

02 Jun '20

Listers Calling on our youth to see if they can attend. @Keth, mpo? Rgds. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grace Githaiga Twitter: @ggithaiga Skype: gracegithaiga Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga ...the most important office in a democracy is the citizen. So, you see, that’s what our democracy demands. It needs you!----Barrack Obama. ________________________________ From: Okande, John Otieno <jo.okande(a)unesco.org> Sent: 02 June 2020 12:29 PM To: Okande, John Otieno <jo.okande(a)unesco.org>; Onyango, David <d.onyango(a)unesco.org> Subject: UNESCO/UNOCT Webinar - Youth and Digital Spaces: Countering the exploitation of the COVID-19 pandemic using Media and ICTs in Eastern Africa Dear Colleagues, I trust that you are all fine and keeping safe. UNESCO in partnership with UNOCT wishes to invite you to a regional Expert Webinar on Youth and Digital Spaces: Addressing and Countering the exploitation of the COVID-19 pandemic using Media and ICTs in Eastern Africa on Tuesday, 02 June 2020 from 14.30pm to 18.00pm (EAT). The webinar aims at identifying and discussing issues, challenges and opportunities for good practices related to countering and preventing online hate speech, cyber bullying, racism, and violent extremism arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, using Media and ICTs, and to identify effective measures that can be adopted by young people to prevent and combat these issues. Find attached the final Concept and programme for todays Webinar. Please use link below on this email to join the webinar. We look forward to your participation. Best, John ________________________________________________________________________________ Join Microsoft Teams Meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MmE0NWE4ODEtY2U1MS00…> Learn more about Teams<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting> | Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=77233194-0829-48d3-…> [https://teamsnet.unesco.org/sites/S4B/Documents/Teams-Logo.png] You could join Teams meeting using either Teams application, Google Chrome or Edge Chromium, on a mobile, tablet, computer. Follow the below “Help” link Help<https://teamsnet.unesco.org/sites/S4B/Documents/How%20to%20join%20a%20Micro…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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Website Resource guide for SMEs By Botlab and Legibra
by Mercy Njue 02 Jun '20

02 Jun '20

Dear All, Botlab and Legibra have put together a website guide for SMEs. This guide is for those who are coming up with one, have one but it’s inactive, or those looking at improving their websites during this period. We have attached it below, you can also view it here <https://botlab.biz/the-ultimate-website-guide-for-smes/> Feel free to share with others. Regards -- Mercy Njue Founder and CEO Botlab *Endless possibilities :* www.botlab.biz *"* What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God. - Eleanor Powell

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Fwd: [ALAC-Announce] At-Large ICANN68 Highlights Webinar
by Barrack Otieno 02 Jun '20

02 Jun '20

Listers, Might be of interest. Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICANN Policy Calendar <PolicyCalendar(a)icann.org> Date: Mon, Jun 1, 2020 at 11:10 PM Subject: [ALAC-Announce] At-Large ICANN68 Highlights Webinar To: Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org>, Silvia Vivanco < silvia.vivanco(a)icann.org>, Gisella Gruber <Gisella.Gruber(a)icann.org>, Evin Erdogdu <evin.erdogdu(a)icann.org>, Claudia Ruiz <claudia.ruiz(a)icann.org>, Michelle DeSmyter <michelle.desmyter(a)icann.org>, Alperen Eken < alperen.eken(a)icann.org>, Yesim Nazlar <yesim.nazlar(a)icann.org>, TEL ES-Teleconf-Interpretation <ES-Teleconf-Interpretation(a)icann.org>, TEL FR-Teleconf-Interpretation <FR-Teleconf-Interpretation(a)icann.org>, Sabrina Mosquera <sabrina.mosquera(a)icann.org>, Maria Vilardo < maria.vilardo(a)icann.org>, ALAC Announce < alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> ***If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at **staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>* *with your preferred number.*** Dear All, In advance of the virtual ICANN68, the At-Large @ICANN68 Highlights Webinar will provide an overview of the At-Large policy sessions that will be taking place. Hear directly from the moderators of these sessions on the topics of DNS Abuse, Public Interest Commitments, Subsequent Procedures and new gTLDs, and Universal Acceptance with a specific focus on the importance to Internet end users. *At-Large ICANN68 Highlights Webinar *is scheduled for *Thursday, 04 June 2020 at 16:00 UTC for 60 minutes.* For other times: *https://tinyurl.com/y7pwpusd <https://tinyurl.com/y7pwpusd>* The agenda and call details can be found at: *https://community.icann.org/x/ZwcdC <https://community.icann.org/x/ZwcdC>* ICANN68 wiki workspace: *https://community.icann.org/x/OieJBw <https://community.icann.org/x/OieJBw>* ADIGO Conf. Bridge: English Conf. ID: 1638 Spanish Conf. ID: 1738 French Conf. ID: 1838 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: *http://adigo.com/icann/ <http://adigo.com/icann/>* *Zoom Room*: *https://icann.zoom.us/j/91305034081?pwd=eVd3M0ZjQWRlK1FxNk43bUxrOEF2dz09 <https://icann.zoom.us/j/91305034081?pwd=eVd3M0ZjQWRlK1FxNk43bUxrOEF2dz09> */ Meeting ID: 913 0503 4081 (no password needed) Thank you. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Building a versatile Career in Tech Webinar By Botlab
by Mercy Njue 01 Jun '20

01 Jun '20

Technology in itself is very Versatile. Knowing how to build your career in technology is a soft skill. Botlab in partnership with Adrian Kenya <https://adriankenya.com/> will be hosting Caroline Muthamburi <https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-muthambiri/?originalSubdomain=ch>, Corporate Operations Engineer at Google- Switzerland. She will talk more on - How to create a career vision board every three years, - How to build required skillsets over time in a particular specialisation and - How to increase individual visibility. To Register, click here <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-a-versatile-career-in-tech-tickets-10…> -- Mercy Njue Founder and CEO Botlab *Endless possibilities :* www.botlab.biz *"* What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God. - Eleanor Powell

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What is happening? Time to reflect
by David Indeje 31 May '20

31 May '20

Dear Listers, The weekend is still long, (Kenyans love holidays, I know we are still Working From Home though). Below is what is happening to: Kisumu County which has resorted to the recruitment of more revenue collectors months after abandoning digitisation of major revenue streams as it seeks to shore up its annual target. https://bit.ly/2Ak9DW9 As we reflect, it is worth revisiting "*Towards an Inclusive and Sustainable Fintech Ecosystem in Kenya - Current outlook, challenges and policy options for the sector"* by Peter M. Mwencha (PhD.), Ali Hussein and Grace Githaiga. Click to download <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?page_id=40115#> *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje * +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 Website: Khusoko <https://khusoko.com/>

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Fwd: [ALAC] Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2021 Nominating Committee Chair and Chair-Elect
by Barrack Otieno 30 May '20

30 May '20

Listers, Might be of interest. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com> Date: Sat, May 30, 2020 at 6:15 AM Subject: [ALAC] Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2021 Nominating Committee Chair and Chair-Elect To: ALAC <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> [image: ICANN Announcement Alerts] *Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2021 Nominating Committee Chair and Chair-Elect <https://newsalerts.icann.org/eN082E02000RCv0201WPg0d>* 29 May 2020 LOS ANGELES – 29 May 2020 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) organization is seeking expressions of interest for the Chair and Chair-Elect of the 2021 Nominating Committee (NomCom). The NomCom Chair is responsible for organizing the NomCom in its activities to select certain ICANN Board members and individuals who will serve in key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) in accordance with ICANN's Bylaws. The Chair is a non-voting member of the NomCom selected by ICANN's Board to serve until the conclusion of the next ICANN Annual Meeting. The Chair-Elect, a position created as a result of an independent review of the NomCom, is not intended to fill an advisory role. Rather, the Chair-Elect will receive the benefit of training while serving alongside the Chair, gaining skills and knowledge to be applied for the Chair-Elect's anticipated succession into the role of the Chair. Candidates for Chair-Elect should possess the same skills as candidates for the Chair. In September 2019, the ICANN Board appointed Jay Sudowski as the 2020 NomCom Chair and Ole Jacobsen as the 2020 NomCom Chair-Elect. ( https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2019-09-08-en#1.c <https://newsalerts.icann.org/XdP0gER0N000Ew082021CJ0>.) Article 8, section 8.3(d) of the Bylaws states, "It is anticipated that upon the conclusion of the term of the Chair-Elect, the Chair-Elect will be appointed by the Board to the position of Chair." While it is anticipated that the 2020 NomCom Chair-Elect will become the 2021 NomCom Chair, the NomCom will evaluate the performance of the current NomCom leadership in support of continuous improvement in its accountability and transparency. The results of that evaluation will be available to the Board Governance Committee (BGC) before it makes a recommendation to the full Board on the 2021 NomCom leadership. These reviews will be conducted by an independent third-party provider and will consist of interviewing other NomCom leadership, NomCom members, and designated NomCom staff. The BGC will utilize the outcomes of these reviews in their processes leading up to the Board's formal appointment of the 2021 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect. Position Description The Chair position blends time management and negotiation skills with the practical aspects of conducting a worldwide search for individuals to fill various ICANN leadership positions. The NomCom Chair will be called on to schedule, organize and lead numerous in-person and telephonic meetings with a large committee of community members. The NomCom Chair is also responsible for managing the candidate identification and statement of interest process, with other committee members, and for managing the due diligence to be performed on nominated candidates, in cooperation with ICANN's General Counsel and any retained outside firm(s). Throughout all NomCom activities, the Chair is responsible for ensuring that all NomCom operating rules and procedures are followed, and that all required documentation and reports are prepared in a timely fashion and provided to the proper parties as necessary. Skills and Experience To properly serve as the NomCom Chair, the selected individual must have: 1. Adequate time available to undertake the role. 2. Excellent communication and negotiation skills to manage a committee of 20-21 members. 3. A clear understanding of the duties and responsibilities of each position for which the NomCom is selecting candidates. 4. Experience on or with a Board of Directors of organizations with similar scale, scope, and diversity as ICANN. 5. Strong organization and leadership skills. 6. Ability to remain unbiased. 7. No conflicts of interest. 8. A thorough understanding of and be able to satisfy all criteria set forth in ICANN Bylaws relating to the NomCom. (*See* http://www.icann.org/general/bylaws.htm#article8 <https://newsalerts.icann.org/Aw0F00CR20Nd1g200P0K08E>.) Specific Duties and Responsibilities 1. Plans and schedules NomCom meetings as required, including ensuring posting schedules for public review. 2. Appoints non-voting Associate Chair if so desired. 3. Reports to ICANN Board and the community on status of the NomCom. 4. Prepares and publishes the NomCom report. 5. Ensures that NomCom operating rules and procedures are followed. 6. Manages NomCom Selection Process, including: 1. Approves outreach and advertising methods for attracting candidates. 2. Conducts outreach with ICANN Stakeholder groups, Constituencies, Advisory Committees and Supporting Organizations (with Chairs of those groups), ICANN Board, and others. 3. With other committee members, reviews and evaluates candidate Statements of Interest (SOIs) and references submitted during the NomCom process. 4. Coordinates due diligence on nominated candidates in cooperation with ICANN org General Counsel's office and any outside firm(s) retained to perform due diligence activities. 7. Approves posting of NomCom announcements and schedules on ICANN org's website. 8. Ensures NomCom records are properly established, maintained, and archived. Eligibility Exclusion No person who is an employee of or is a paid consultant to ICANN org (including the Ombudsman) shall simultaneously serve as a member of the NomCom, including the post of Chair or Chair-Elect. Expenses All reasonable travel expenses and administrative costs incurred as a result of performing the duties as NomCom Chair or Chair-Elect in accordance with ICANN org's policies will be reimbursed by ICANN org upon the Chair or Chair-Elect's submission to ICANN org of valid receipts and invoices. Expressions of Interest Expressions of Interest, which will be maintained as confidential, should be sent to NomComChair2021(a)icann.org <https://newsalerts.icann.org/f00wd0P08L001R22CNEGg00> no later than 22 June 2020. A suggested form for submitting an Expression of Interest is available here <https://newsalerts.icann.org/JR2PC20M1E0NHw80dg00000>. For more information about the NomCom see http://nomcom.icann.org/ <https://newsalerts.icann.org/dd0Pg13Nv20E800R0X020C0>. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world. 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Online violence in times of Covid-19
by David Indeje 29 May '20

29 May '20

Dear Listers, We hope everyone has had a great week, zooming, Facebooking, Googling, Skyping, Meeting among other great digital tools that have enabled us keep in touch with each other. However, how many of us are aware of the flip side of embracing all these useful tools which is online violence against women and girls? Ms. Cecilia Maundu, in our weekend read, describes: Online violence as "a global virus" "that is threatening the “digital citizenship” of women making it extremely hard towards efforts being made in closing the digital gender divide.." https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?p=41704 Happy Weekend, and Happy Madaraka Day!!!!

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Freedom Online Coalition issues Joint Statement on COVID-19 and Internet Freedom
by Victor Kapiyo 28 May '20

28 May '20

Dear Listers, The Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) has issued a joint statement on COVID-19 and Internet Freedom. In the statement, FOC reaffirms its commitment to promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and to working together to support Internet freedom for individuals worldwide – including the freedoms of expression, association, peaceful assembly, as well as privacy rights online. FOC expresses concern about the human rights implications of certain measures introduced by governments in response to the COVID-19 crisis, such as the use of arbitrary or unlawful surveillance practices, network shutdowns and censorship. FOC calls upon governments worldwide to refrain from adopting or implementing laws and policies that may negatively affect the enjoyment of human rights, to promote an enabling environment for free expression and access to information, and take appropriate action to address Internet shutdowns, digital divides and spread of disinformation online. You can read the full statement here <https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/FOC-Joint-Sta…> . *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke> * ==================================================== *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar*

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by David Indeje 28 May '20

28 May '20

Dear Listers, Something interesting has been happening in the entertainment industry. I hope many of you have been or continue to be entertained online from artists who have resolved to stream their lovely ballads to us. A relief especially when you are working from home. Paul Kaindo, an advocate at the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) says it is illegal to stream online and requires a special license <https://edaily.co.ke/entertainment/music-livestreams-illegal-djs-require-sp…> (Read) Now, Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has a response through the issued press statement, look at part 2. To make try and reflect more on it, though not related, think of KRA moving into *Digital Services Tax.* [image: image.png] [image: image.png] *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje * +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856

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Who is Kictanet?
by David Indeje 28 May '20

28 May '20

Dear Listers, Each day, we engage in through this platform. Today, I would like to urge all of us to take a step back and understand what is KICTANet’s guiding philosophy. KICTANet encourages synergies for ICT policy-related activities and initiatives providing mechanisms and a framework for continuing cooperation and collaboration in ICT matters among industry, technical community, academia, media, development partners and Government. For more, kindly read here <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?page_id=26785> For questions and feedback 📣do not hesitate to ask or share. 'Sharing is caring' 😉 *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje * +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856

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Justice Accessibility During COVID19 : Webinar 2pm
by Linda Bonyo 28 May '20

28 May '20

Dear Listers, Is justice accessible to Kenyans during the COVID-19 pandemic? How can we leverage Technology for Virtual Hearings and improve connectivity and access to Wanjiku? Speakers: 1. Justice Issac Lenaola - Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya 2. Commissioner Dr. Mercy Deche - Vice Chairperson Judicial Service Commission 3. Charles Kanjama - Advocate, Former Chairman LSK Nairobi Branch Moderators Jacqueline Ingutiah Onyango and *Byron Menezes, LSK Kisumu Chapter members. Join the LSK Ksm Chapter and Lawyers Hub in a webinar discussion on measures taken by the judiciary to address access to justice challenges posed by COVID-19 and their effectiveness. Click on the link below to register. http://bit.ly/JusticeKenya -- *__________________________________________________________________* *Linda Bonyo* (Ms.) | CEO, *Lawyers Hub * *Tech for Justice* Web <http://www.lawyershub.org> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawyers-hub-kenya-1bb021161/> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/lawyershubkenya> | Calendar <http://www.calendly.com/bonyo> | *_**__________________________________________________________* *DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Lawyers Hub.*

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Choosing a Technical or Management Career in Tech Webinar By Botlab
by Mercy Njue 28 May '20

28 May '20

Dear All Botlab and Resilient Tech will be hosting a webinar on Choosing a Technical or Management Career in Tech? At the end of the webinar, you will be able to... 1. Describe how a manager’s work mode is interrupt-driven and how it is different than the flow-oriented work mode of a developer. 2. Describe some key ways that managers can influence, and explain why doing the work of the team is often a bad choice. 3. Describe some key ways that managers shift focus from inward to outward, and explain why that is an important success factor in a management career. 4. Describe some steps you can take today to better understand the role of a manager and prepare for a decision when the time comes to make it. To Register, click here <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/choosing-a-technical-or-management-career-in-t…> -- Mercy Njue Founder and CEO Botlab *Endless possibilities :* www.botlab.biz *"* What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God. - Eleanor Powell

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Fwd: [ALAC-Announce] ***UPDATED Registration link *** Important - REGISTER - At-Large Capacity Building Webinar on Geopolitics and Cybersecurity
by Barrack Otieno 28 May '20

28 May '20

Listers, Might be of interest to you. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Wed, 27 May 2020, 10:33 pm Subject: [ALAC-Announce] ***UPDATED Registration link *** Important - REGISTER - At-Large Capacity Building Webinar on Geopolitics and Cybersecurity To: ALAC Announce <alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Dear All, On behalf of Joanna Kulesza and Alfredo Calderon, Co-Chairs of the Capacity Building Working Group, we would like to invite you to join the third webinar of the new *At-Large Capacity Building Program – 2020* <https://community.icann.org/x/1Ic3Ag> on the Topic of “*Geopolitics and Cybersecurity*”. The webinar is scheduled on *Monday 01 June at 21:00 UTC for 90 minutes.* For other times: *https://tinyurl.com/yb55h47f <https://tinyurl.com/yb55h47f>* French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. ****UPDATED LINK*** **Please **REGISTER **[icann.zoom.us] to receive the webinar details* <https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Wu8e39aLTZCkgZfq1qqJqw>: https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Wu8e39aLTZCkgZfq1qqJqw - NOTE: If you have already registered, you will need to re-register due to technical issues. Thank you! The Guest Speakers are: Léon Sánchez [icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>, ICANN Board Vice Chair; Veni Markovski <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_profiles…>, ICANN Vice President for UN engagement and Javier Rúa-Jovet <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icannwiki.org_Javier-5…>, ALAC NARALO representative. Building upon the successful geopolitics and cybersecurity session during ICANN 67 [One World - One Internet? Cybersecurity and Geopolitics in a Multistakeholder Environment [67.schedule.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__67.schedule.icann.org_…>], the At-Large Capacity Building Working Group is holding a follow up webinar as a run up to ICANN 68. Its aim is to follow the progress made thus far in enhancing community presence in ongoing cybersecurity and Internet governance discussions as well as get a better understating of upcoming issues and challenges. This interactive webinar will include an update on UN processes potentially impacting ICANN’s mission as well as a review of ICANN Board's progress and further plans in ensuring due representation of the ICANN community in these geopolitical trends. We hope for the webinar to be a platform for developing a better understanding of end user interests as represented in ICANN multistakeholder processes and how those fit in with global multilateral discussion in UN and beyond. Additionally, we will also try to explore whether the recent pandemic has impacted multistakeholder policy development, with particular emphasis on end user interests. During this webinar we would like to address the following questions: - What are the recent developments in international relations and policy making which might have a direct impact on ICANN, its community and its functions (with emphasis on UN OEWG and UN GGE)? Has the pandemic impacted these ongoing processes? What are the nearest prospected outcomes we should be aware of? Have multilateral and multistakeholder processes proven to be contradictory by nature or can they be aligned? - What are the nearest ICANN Board plans to address these developments and interests? How can the ICANN community best support the Board in fulfilling these? - How do we identify a common end user interest among and between these law making efforts? Are end users more than subjects to state jurisdiction - is there a shared common interest to be identified and addressed by the ICANN community? Is the collective interest of end users different from that of state citizens as represented by governments? Does multistakeholderism still offer a critical “post Westphalian” innovation allowing and fostering individual end-user’ engagement internationally, helping counterbalance state-actors’ purely geopolitical interests or are we heading back to multilateralism? The webinar will be an interactive exercise that welcomes questions and discussion from all community members. We will have an interactive quiz during the presentations and an opportunity for Q&A at the end of the presentation. Staff will end the webinar with an Evaluation Survey to allow us to continue to improve these webinars. We hope for this to be a useful point of departure for the upcoming virtual policy forum at ICANN68 (June 22nd - 25th). Thank you. Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=D…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…> atlarge [facebook.com] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…> ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…> _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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A4I Meaningful Connectivity standard is out!
by Grace Githaiga 27 May '20

27 May '20

Dear Listers A4I has released its report on *Meaningful Connectivity: Unlocking the full power of internet access.* It sets minimum thresholds across four dimensions of access that matters most to users:* regular internet use, devices, data* and *speed*. Over half of the world is now online, but many people lack the quality of access they need to use the internet’s most powerful features, such as online learning, video streaming and telehealth. It’s time to raise the bar for internet access and aim for meaningful connectivity for everyone. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qydsmTY4hln3pP4dWJbCSRFna8SfDYAtGfacKYw…

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Re-visiting Data Protection Law in Kenya.
by David Indeje 26 May '20

26 May '20

Dear Listers, There is a lot of discussions still going on around data protection, privacy issues as we embrace the new normal as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. We would like to listen to you on your new experiences as you explore new tools for interaction and the concerns that emerge. Kenya’s data protection law, Data Protection Bill 2019, creates a legal framework for the use of personal data processed on or related to individuals and both public and private entities. December, on Take on Tech <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?page_id=41230>, a weekly show that airs on KBC Channel 1, Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/#>, John Walubengo, <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/#>and Janet Othero <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/#> shared their views on this topic. You can listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsUiP7JKvWQ

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National Assesment of UNESCO’s Internet Universality Indicators in Kenya
by David Indeje 24 May '20

24 May '20

Dear Listers, We have been collaborating with UNESCO to conduct a national assessment of Kenya using the ROAM-X indicators framework. This is a unique and powerful resource which has been developed through an extensive process of research, consultation and analysis. https://t.co/w5JXFOr6j6 Our initial report (attached) was validated at a national multi-stakeholder meeting in Nairobi in February. The final assessment report will be published by UNESCO as a new edition in the Series. https://t.co/JeM01zWXEI

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