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IGF 2018 Call For Issues
by Michael ILISHEBO 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2018-call-for-issues

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Media barred from covering events at JKIA?
by Barrack Otieno 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

Listers, Unfortunate events unfolding with the media being barred from accessing the airport according to KTN to cover the events taking place there as to whether this is right or wrong i live it to your imagination. Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Re: [kictanet] The case for and against #deletefacebook
by Ali Hussein 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

Kivuva On a light note... So Facebook knows you are a chauvinist who doesn't buy diapers? And those ladies in your household are the only ones who buy diapers? #Asking4aFriend :-) Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. 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, Mar 28, 2018 at 7:24 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Tracy, I'm not holding brief for FB, but I understand your question. > > The main business model for FB is advertisement. If you have ever > advertised on the platform, you would understand the need to build > profiles. So for example, if you are selling ladies handbags, and diapers, > you would tell FB to show the bags to [ladies], in [Kenya], aged between > [21 to 50]. If you cannot deliver to Turkana, you can say, [living in > Nairobi, or Mombasa]. For the diapers, you would tell FB to show the > advertisement to [ladies] between [22 and 40] living in suburban areas. > This is the same for Google too. > > In my FB profile, I never see these types of adverts because FB already > has a profile about me, but the ladies within my household see these > adverts. > > Since you are probably billed per view, or per click, it is more value for > the advertiser to TARGET the advertisement to the right audience, otherwise > you will loose your advertising capital showing irrelevant advertisement to > those in Turkana. > > > I hope this helps. > > On Mar 28, 2018 8:03 PM, "Tracy Kadesa" <kadesatracy(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Dear Ebele > > With what's going on right now, I am struggling to believe this > statement "Your information is securely stored and we do not sell this > information to third parties. You are always in control of the information > you share with Facebook." And why would fb collect all this info anyway > if it wasn't planning to make use of it! what is the rationale? > > Regards > > Tracy Kadesa, > LL.B ,University of Nairobi. > Dip KSL > tracykadesa.wordpress.com > legalwalk.wordpress.com > > > > > On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 6:46 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> As Ali has put it before, it's really refreshing seeing that we can get >> first level support, and feedback from Facebook. This really is the >> advantage of having an ecosystem of engagement which KICTANET provides. >> It's refreshing bigly :-) >> >> On Wed, Mar 28, 2018, 6:06 PM Ebele Okobi via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> Yes-those have been in the works for months, to be launched this week. >>> The news has understandably overshadowed these announcements. That >>> said-stay tuned for more details. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mar 28, 2018, at 3:59 PM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: >>> >>> Just seen this as well... >>> >>> https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2018-03-28/ >>> facebook-updates-privacy-tools-for-better-data-control? >>> __twitter_impression=true >>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bloomberg.com_amp_…> >>> >>> >>> Rgds >>> >>> On Wed, 28 Mar 2018, 12:31 Ngigi Waithaka, <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> Ebele, >>>> >>>> If that's the case, then I guess what they do is get a 'screenshot' of >>>> your photo and maybe *overlay* it on your newsfeed / timeline. The >>>> *impression* it gives you is that the photo is already uploaded... >>>> >>>> Thanks... >>>> >>>> On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 12:18 PM, Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> Clarification-your photos are not auto-uploaded to Facebook. The app >>>>> has access to your photos and essentially shows you your own photo folder >>>>> and asks if you want to upload. Your pictures do not get uploaded to >>>>> Facebook until you upload them yourself. >>>>> >>>>> I do think it’s a good piece of feedback for our product teams to know >>>>> that a) this feature is confusing to you, and b) that showing users their >>>>> photos and asking if they want to upload can be off-putting/not a good >>>>> experience. >>>>> >>>>> Best, >>>>> Ebele >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Mar 28, 2018, at 10:11 AM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Ebele, >>>>> >>>>> Thanks for your update, I will check on the contacts settings as you >>>>> have indicated. >>>>> >>>>> I still think though some of the choices we make are not very >>>>> *clearly* spelt out when we make them. For instance, I can understand the >>>>> need to sync my contacts, but *not* my call & sms history! And this is >>>>> especially so for those of use (most of us?) who use our phones for both >>>>> personal & official business. >>>>> >>>>> My recommendation, have at least three settings clearly indicating >>>>> what you would use them for, if at all! >>>>> 1. Sync contacts >>>>> 2. Sync Call records (***) >>>>> 3. Sync SMS & Messages (***) >>>>> >>>>> As regards the photos this is what happen(s) / happened. Normally I >>>>> would not give FB access to my photos.However, at some point I needed to >>>>> upload a certain specific photo on to some FB markets that I participate in. >>>>> >>>>> Shortly as I was still in the market and as I was scrolling though my >>>>> newsfeed I started seeing a number of family photos that I had taken >>>>> earlier, already uploaded but kind of greyed out, with FB asking me whether >>>>> I wanted to share them. >>>>> >>>>> That is very disconcerting! >>>>> >>>>> Again, if a user gives access to his photo library for a *single* >>>>> photo, that should not mean *all* my photos are auto-uploaded to FB, then >>>>> FB prompts me to share them... >>>>> >>>>> My recommendation would be to have at least two settings: >>>>> 1. Upload a single photo >>>>> 2. Auto- Upload *ALL* my photos >>>>> >>>>> And, I don't consider myself a *pro* FB user, it may very well be that >>>>> indeed this is already covered so thanks for being our 'customer-care', >>>>> appreciate :-) >>>>> >>>>> Regards >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 11:39 AM, Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hello! >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Answers below-for your first question, it’s VERY important to clarify >>>>>> that Facebook does not “pick up” your contacts. You have to expressly agree >>>>>> to upload your contacts. For example, I have never agreed to this, so my >>>>>> contacts have never been uploaded. If you change your mind about the >>>>>> permission you have given, or if you accidentally gave permission, please >>>>>> see below for how to opt back out. Note that this feature is “opt-in”, so >>>>>> express agreement is required for it to be happening. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> That is the same for the photographs, so can you please clarify your >>>>>> question? Are you saying that you granted permission for specific photos to >>>>>> be posted on your page, and now you want to delete them? Facebook does not >>>>>> automatically upload any photographs to your page. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> 1. Call and text history logging is part of an opt-in feature for >>>>>> people using Messenger or Facebook Lite on Android. This helps you find and >>>>>> stay connected with the people you care about, and provides you with a >>>>>> better experience across Facebook. People have to expressly agree to use >>>>>> this feature. If, at any time, they no longer wish to use this feature they >>>>>> can turn it off in settings >>>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/help/838237596230667>, or here >>>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/help/fblite/355489824655936> for >>>>>> Facebook Lite users, and all previously shared call and text history shared >>>>>> via that app is deleted. While we receive certain permissions from Android, >>>>>> uploading this information has always been opt-in only. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *From: *Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> >>>>>> *Date: *Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 5:37 PM >>>>>> *To: *KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>>>> *Cc: *Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> >>>>>> *Subject: *Re: [kictanet] The case for and against #deletefacebook >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Ebele, >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Good to see FB represented here. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Got two questions: >>>>>> >>>>>> 1. Supposing FB has picked up my contacts and SMS and I would like to >>>>>> delete any prior data that has been uploaded, how would I go about that? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> 2. I also noticed that when I allow FB contacts to my PhotoGallery on >>>>>> Android for purposes of being able to select pictures to upload, by >>>>>> default, it then would upload *all* new pictures taken and ask me whether >>>>>> I'd like to share them on my timeline. >>>>>> >>>>>> Is there a way to also delete any such content that FB has picked >>>>>> from my phone and auto-uploaded? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Rgds >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, 27 Mar 2018, 19:30 Ebele Okobi via kictanet, < >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> This is useful context, below. Please do let me know if there are >>>>>> additional questions or concerns. I do appreciate how significant an issue >>>>>> this is, and am happy to answer questions and relay concerns internally. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2018/03/fact-check-your-call- >>>>>> and-sms-history/ >>>>>> >>>>>> March 25, 2018 >>>>>> Fact Check: Your Call and SMS History >>>>>> >>>>>> You may have seen some recent reports that Facebook has been logging >>>>>> people’s call and SMS (text) history without their permission. >>>>>> >>>>>> This is not the case. >>>>>> Opt-in features in Facebook Lite and Messenger >>>>>> >>>>>> Call and text history logging is part of an opt-in feature for people >>>>>> using Messenger or Facebook Lite on Android. This helps you find and stay >>>>>> connected with the people you care about, and provides you with a better >>>>>> experience across Facebook. People have to expressly agree to use this >>>>>> feature. If, at any time, they no longer wish to use this feature they can >>>>>> turn it off in settings >>>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/help/838237596230667>, or here >>>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/help/fblite/355489824655936> for Facebook >>>>>> Lite users, and all previously shared call and text history shared via that >>>>>> app is deleted. While we receive certain permissions from Android, >>>>>> uploading this information has always been opt-in only. >>>>>> >>>>>> We introduced this feature for Android users a couple of years ago. >>>>>> Contact importers are fairly common among social apps and services as a way >>>>>> to more easily find the people you want to connect with. This was first >>>>>> introduced in Messenger in 2015, and later offered as an option in Facebook >>>>>> Lite, a lightweight version of Facebook for Android. >>>>>> How it works >>>>>> >>>>>> When you sign up for Messenger or Facebook Lite on Android, or log >>>>>> into Messenger on an Android device, you are given the option to >>>>>> continuously upload your contacts as well as your call and text history. >>>>>> For Messenger, you can either turn it on, choose ‘learn more’ or ‘not now’. >>>>>> On Facebook Lite, the options are to turn it on or ‘skip’. If you chose to >>>>>> turn this feature on, we will begin to continuously log this information, >>>>>> which can be downloaded at any time using the Download Your Information >>>>>> tool >>>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/help/131112897028467?helpref=page_content>. >>>>>> >>>>>> [image: Image removed by sender.] >>>>>> >>>>>> If, at any point, you no longer wish to continuously upload this >>>>>> information, you can easily turn this feature off in your settings >>>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/help/838237596230667>. You can also turn >>>>>> off continuous call and text history logging while keeping contact >>>>>> uploading enabled. You can also go to this page >>>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/mobile/messenger/contacts/> to see which >>>>>> contacts you have uploaded from Messenger, and you can delete all contact >>>>>> information you’ve uploaded from that app should you choose. >>>>>> We never sell this data, and this feature does not collect the >>>>>> content of your text messages or calls >>>>>> >>>>>> When this feature is enabled, uploading your contacts also allows us >>>>>> to use information like when a call or text was made or received. This >>>>>> feature does not collect the content of your calls or text messages. Your >>>>>> information is securely stored and we do not sell this information to third >>>>>> parties. You are always in control of the information you share with >>>>>> Facebook. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mar 27, 2018, at 3:29 PM, WANGARI KABIRU via kictanet < >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Facebook harvested phone call and text data from Android users >>>>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__bigthink.com_news_faceb…> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Facebook harvested phone call and text data from Android users >>>>>> >>>>>> Brandon A. Weber >>>>>> >>>>>> Have an Android phone or device? You might want to read this. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> BIGTHINK might have thoughts similar to your said friend. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Facebook scraped call, text message data for years from Android >>>>>> phones [Updated] >>>>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__arstechnica.com_inform…> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Facebook scraped call, text message data for years from Android >>>>>> phones [... >>>>>> >>>>>> Maybe check your data archive to see if Facebook’s algorithms know >>>>>> who you called. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Factual or otherwise? Ars Technica makes reference to an FB rejoiner. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> It should not be lost that even the most basic loyalty card is for >>>>>> decision making to serve you the customer better - data by the issuer. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Be blessed. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards/Wangari >>>>>> >>>>>> --- >>>>>> *Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are >>>>>> Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of >>>>>> God on Earth".* >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Monday, 26 March 2018, 08:52:17 GMT+3, Timothy- Coach- Oriedo via >>>>>> kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> See my views from a data science, business model and regulatory >>>>>> perspective >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Data Breach? What Breach- A Watershed Moment >>>>>> https://www.linkedin.com/ pulse/data-breach-what-breach- >>>>>> watershed-moment-big-data- scientist >>>>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.linkedin.com_pulse…> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *Coach Timothy Oriedo* >>>>>> >>>>>> *Error! Filename not specified.*timothyoriedo.coach >>>>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__timothyoriedo.coach-3Fp…> >>>>>> >>>>>> [image: Image removed by sender.] >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, Mar 26, 2018 at 8:24 AM, Ngigi Waithaka via kictanet < >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Ali, >>>>>> >>>>>> Facebook was built for and is meant for *sharing*! With time, I have >>>>>> seen FB make us want to share more and more, recommend to us 'friends' at >>>>>> every turn and inevitably there will be a clash between the sharing and our >>>>>> privacy! >>>>>> >>>>>> Also, there was a time our Newsfeeds were very clean, you'd actually >>>>>> get to know what your friends were upto, but I do find its now looking >>>>>> unrecognizable; its become this very noisy marketplace! Or maybe I am >>>>>> gettitng old :-) >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Privacy unfortunately plays 2nd fiddle to sharing. For me, the straw >>>>>> that broke the proverbial camels back is seeing photos that I had taken on >>>>>> my phone already auto-uploaded and semi-shared in my timeline, and with an >>>>>> absent minded click, I would have shared all on the my timeline! >>>>>> >>>>>> I got the app off my phone immediately, but kept the web desktop as I >>>>>> do continue to use it once in a while. >>>>>> >>>>>> I have also seen that FB has been collecting all our Phone records, >>>>>> calls + SMS as written about on Verge... >>>>>> https://www.theverge.com/2018/ 3/25/17160944/facebook-call- >>>>>> history-sms-data-collection- android >>>>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.theverge.com_2018_…> >>>>>> >>>>>> So, I guess if you're still using FB on Android, you gotta be >>>>>> 'strong'! >>>>>> >>>>>> P.S >>>>>> >>>>>> Does FB and other Apps synchronize their data policies with those of >>>>>> the users home country? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, Mar 26, 2018 at 6:04 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet < >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Listers >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Hope you all had a great weekend. Here’s an interesting article on >>>>>> the ongoing Facebook fallout. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Excerpt:- >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I spent the evening with a friend who is far bolder than me. Having >>>>>> deactivated his Facebook >>>>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.fortune.co…> profile >>>>>> three years ago, he upped the ante this week by deleting his Instagram >>>>>> account. Even more drastically, he plans officially to *delete* his >>>>>> long-dormant Facebook account—the last vestige of his serfhood in Mr. >>>>>> Zuckerberg’s fiefdom—sometime very soon, after his girlfriend has had an >>>>>> opportunity to port its photos elsewhere. (He prefers offline storage.) >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Read on:- >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> https://view.email.fortune.com /?qs=55840ef3733ec70e7bbf70681 >>>>>> a1fdf4ef688af63cc3bc7eef1a6466 871482204b1da0994a47ddc4eb36e5 >>>>>> 5eca2c6a6c64c45c7cb49127419dc5 77951543699845cefb5000f8f8cbb >>>>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__view.email.fortune.com…> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *Ali Hussein* >>>>>> >>>>>> *Principal* >>>>>> >>>>>> *Hussein & Associates* >>>>>> >>>>>> +254 0713 601113 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>>>>> >>>>>> Skype: abu-jomo >>>>>> >>>>>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.c om/in/alihkassim >>>>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ke.linkedin.com_in_alih…> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> "We are what we repeatedly do. 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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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Want to know just how much of your information Google & Facebook have ?
by Ngigi Waithaka 28 Mar '18

28 Mar '18

Listers, In case you'd like to know just how much information the two big online giants Google & Facebook have on you, this is a very good place to start.... https://bit.ly/2pKbtaN -- *Regards,* *Wait**haka Ngigi* Chief Executive Officer | Alliance Technologies | MCK Nairobi Synod Building T +254 20 525 0750 |Office Mobile: +254 716 201061 | M +254 737 811 000 www.at.co.ke

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Fwd: [Ietf_africa] Application for the Hackathon@AIS is now open
by Kevin G. Chege 28 Mar '18

28 Mar '18

FYI: FRANCAIS PLUS BAS ====== Hello everyone, The application process for the Hackathon@AIS is now open. The Hackathon@AIS is an event aimed at exposing engineers from the African region to Open Internet Standards development and is co-organized by ISOC and AFRINIC. This will be the second event in the series following a successful event held in Nairobi last year during the Africa Internet Summit. Please look at https://hackathon.internetsummitafrica.org/ to see the topics that will be covered this year. Network/System engineers, software developers, and or computer science students are encouraged to apply as engagement in open Internet standards development can help further their careers. *The event will be held on the 9th and 10th of May 2018 in Dakar, Senegal*. If you are interested in participating AND can commit to being available over the 2 days, please fill the application form. Space is limited and successful applicants will be notified and then be enrolled in various online training sessions in the build up of the event. Fellowships will be awarded to strong applicants where possible. Click here to apply: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R6MPTYQ *Applications close on the 8th of April 2018.* *--------------------------------------------------------------* Bonjour à tous, Le processus de candidature pour le Hackathon@AIS est désormais ouvert. Le Hackathon@AIS est un événement visant à exposer les ingénieurs de la région africaine au développement des standards Internet ouverts et est co-organisé par ISOC et AFRINIC. Ce sera le deuxième événement du genre après un événement réussi à Nairobi l'année dernière lors du Sommet Africain de l'Internet. Veuillez regardez https://hackathon.internetsummitafrica.org/ afin de voir les sujets qui seront couverts cette année. Ingénieurs Systèmes / Réseaux, développeur d'applications, et ou étudiants en informatique sont encouragés à postuler étant donné que l'engagement dans le développement des standards ouvert de l'Internet peut aider au futur de leur carrière. *L'événement aura lieu les 9 et 10 mai 2018 à Dakar au Sénégal*. Si vous êtes intéressé à participer ET que vous pouvez vous engager à être disponible pendant les 2 jours, veuillez remplir le formulaire. Les places sont limité et les candidats retenus seront informés et seront ensuite inscrits à diverses sessions de formation en ligne en vue de l'événement. Des bourses de participations seront accordées aux meilleurs candidats dans la mesure du possible. Cliquez ici pour postuler: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R6MPTYQ *Important : Les documents et travaux de l’IETF étant exclusivement en anglais, une bonne compréhension de la langue est essentielle.* *La date limite pour les candidatures est le 8 avril 2018.* Thank you. *Betel Hailu *| *Africa Regional Bureau – Communications Coordinator *| *ISOC: Internet Society* skype: betty.hailu | www.InternetSociety.org | *Follow Us * [image: ion: Macintosh HD:Users:betelhailu:Desktop:facebook.png] <https://www.facebook.com/ISOCAfrica>[image: ion: Macintosh HD:Users:betelhailu:Desktop:twitter.png] <https://twitter.com/ISOC_Africa> _______________________________________________ Ietf_africa mailing list Ietf_africa(a)elists.isoc.org https://elists.isoc.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf_africa

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Draft EAC Interconnection Regs+Explanatory Note+ RIO
by Mark O. Okuttah 28 Mar '18

28 Mar '18

Dear listers, I trust that you are doing well. The East African Community has developed EAC Interconnection Regulations to guide seamless interconnectivity between telecommunication partners across the EAC region. Attached are the said regulations for your review and comments. Communications Authority of Kenya is in the process of collecting views and comments from industry’s stakeholders on behalf of EAC and would appreciate receiving your comments by COB 6th April 2018. Send your views and comments to info(a)ca.go.ke<mailto:info@ca.go.ke> and copy mwasho(a)ca.go.ke<mailto:mwasho@ca.go.ke> Regards, Mark Okuttah -- Consumer And Public Affairs Department [Description: Description: http://digital.scanad.com/signature/ca-logo.jpg] Tel: +254 20 4242000/542/+254 703042000 Fax: +254 20 4451866/4242207 [cid:BF1F0DED-59D5-40C3-B5CA-BE96BB91687C] [Description: Description: http://digital.scanad.com/signature/cop.jpg]

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Cambridge Analytica
by Timothy- Coach- Oriedo 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

The cock has finally come home to roost? As Data Scientists, we have for long pointed out Cambridge Analyticas dirty hands in mining data below is a statement from facebook newroom today detailing the extent of their aberration that's led to their subsequent suspension. Problem is there are a myriad of other apps out there still mining information from our phones and modelling nuanced targeted advertising that influences our decisions subliminally. https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2018/03/suspending-cambridge-analytica/ My previous articles that mentioned their work.... https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/africa/2017-07-17-kenyas-social-media-elec… https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/analysis/Why-data-driven-news-generatio…

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] FYI - ISOC statement on need for better handling of user data
by Barrack Otieno 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

Listers, Might be of interest to some of you. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dan York <york(a)isoc.org> Date: Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 9:47 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] FYI - ISOC statement on need for better handling of user data To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org" <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Internetpolicy subscribers, In response to the recent revelations of exposure of user data, we published this statement: https://www.internetsociety.org/news/statements/2018/sorry-just-isnt-enough- businesses-must-better-comes-peoples-data/ Dan -- Dan York Director, Content & Web Strategy, Internet Society york(a)isoc.org +1-802-735-1624 <+1%20802-735-1624> Jabber: york(a)jabber.isoc.org Skype: danyork http://twitter.com/danyork http://www.internetsociety.org/ _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Interesting ICANN Discussion Paper on Efficient and Effective Policy Development
by Barrack Otieno 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

Listers, This might be of interest to some of you interested in Internet Policy Developement. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ayden Férdeline <ayden(a)ferdeline.com> Date: Sat, Mar 17, 2018 at 5:32 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] Interesting ICANN Discussion Paper on Efficient and Effective Policy Development To: ISOC INTERNETPOLICY <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Dear all, In January, ICANN policy development staff begun circulating this discussion paper <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/79429868/Discussion%20Pape…> [PDF] on how to best leverage volunteers to produce high-quality policy outcomes. In it, it flagged some issues with the multistakeholder model with which ICANN’s Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) currently develops gTLD policy. There are concerns that the multistakeholder model does not scale and that project milestones are not being achieved as a result. The paper says there have been a number of challenges encountered in working groups. Key among the challenges are increasing participant and observer numbers, divergent motivations and desired outcomes, and difficulties in reaching consensus. Even where consensus is reached, there is a perception that it can sometimes be reached through exhaustion (and as a result may hold no long-term legitimacy). To quote from the paper, “Without properly addressing challenges faced in implementing the current volunteer model, there is a risk of strain on staffing resources, logistical problems, climbing costs, and attrition by core community members. These issues could result in stagnation of policy and advice development activities. At stake is the credibility and legitimacy of the ICANN global multistakeholder model, especially as ICANN faces greater scrutiny following the IANA-transition.” Over the past two months, in Los Angeles and in San Juan, the GNSO Council, as manager of the gTLD policy development process, has had discussions around how it can and should act in addressing challenges if/when these occur. The GNSO Council has subsequently agreed to develop a white paper-type proposal setting out possible changes to the policy development process to address the specific challenges encountered. ICANN has also published a video this week discussing the path ahead for what has been termed "Policy Development Process 3.0" - https://youtu.be/BTErFlcxK-M. I am sharing this for information purposes only; it might be of interest to those who believe multistakeholder governance models are either broken or have muscle. Add this one to the document repository for the former… Best wishes, Ayden Férdeline _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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What policy-makers need to do about the Facebook and Cambridge Analytica scandal
by Shitemi Khamadi 26 Mar '18

26 Mar '18

Some thoughts from Privacy International on the CA scandal. Some which we as a country are currently working on https://www.privacyinternational.org/feature/1697/move-swiftly-so-they-stop… -- Kind Regards, Shitemi Khamadi | Programs Manager, Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE). Phone: +254 704090471, +254 733522229 | Personal: +254 -720-175808 Email: shitemi(a)bake.or.ke | Website: bake.co.ke | BAKE Awards: bakeawards.co.ke <http://www.bakeawards.co.ke/> Become a member: bake.co.ke/membership <http://www.blog.bake.co.ke/2015/09/09/how-to-become-a-bake-member/> Follow us: *Twitter*: @bakekenya <http://twitter.com/BakeKenya>, *FB*: fb.com/bakekenya <http://facebook.com/bakekenya> & *YouTube*: youtube.com/bakekenya

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Recommendations for best local apps/services to improve lives?
by Adam Lane 24 Mar '18

24 Mar '18

Hi all When we build new mobile sites for our customers in rural areas we find a lack of awareness of local apps/services that would be useful for them to use. We're currently looking around at various apps/services related to health, agriculture, employment, education etc... I'd appreciate any recommendations... we'll hopefully be able to promote them to rural citizens. The more localized the better (i.e. even better if in Swahili or other dialects) and if there's the use of video/audio even better (in case of literacy challenges). Thanks Adam

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DRAFT REPORT: ICT PERSPECTIVES: COMMUNITY’S 365 DAYS REVIEW
by Liz Orembo 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

Greetings listers, Please find attached the draft report. See you all! On Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 8:50 AM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > DearListers > > We would like to thank those of you who will be attending our ICT review > event this evening. > > Please find attached the program for the event. See you all. > > > > Best regards > > > Githaiga, Grace > > > Co-Convenor > Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) > Twitter:@ggithaiga > Tel: 254722701495 > Skype: gracegithaiga > Alternate email: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com > Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga > www.kictanet.or.ke > > "Change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged and > come together to demand it. I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability > to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama. > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/ > Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m > ailman/options/kictanet/lizorembo%40gmail.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. > > -- Best regards. Liz. PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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Program: ICT PERSPECTIVES: COMMUNITY’S 365 DAYS REVIEW
by Grace Githaiga 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

DearListers We would like to thank those of you who will be attending our ICT review event this evening. Please find attached the program for the event. See you all. Best regards Githaiga, Grace Co-Convenor Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) Twitter:@ggithaiga Tel: 254722701495 Skype: gracegithaiga Alternate email: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga www.kictanet.or.ke "Change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged and come together to demand it. I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama.

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Facebook's Zuckerberg finally responds to Cambridge Analytica scandal, announces changes - Marketing Land
by Ali Hussein 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

Facebook CEO announces new measures to protect user data. OnlinePrivacy and how companies use/misuse our private information is going to be the next #BrandCurrency. Since the #DataScandal hit the news cycle Facebook has lost $50 billion in market capitalization. Seems like respect for privacy + reputation = Market Value. https://marketingland.com/facebook-zuckerberg-finally-respond-cambridge-ana… Regards Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad

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Francis Wangusi says CA has no Sh1bn for police
by Mwendwa Kivuva 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

Wangusi is in office, and he is showing the independence of institutions. Read in... Last month, President Kenyatta directed that CA gives Sh1 billion from the Universal Service Fund to the DCI. The Universal Service Fund was set up in 2009 and is primarily financed by mandatory contributions from licensed operators. Director-General Francis Wangusi on Tuesday said funds are already committed to other projects and the authority does not have the money required by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. Last month, President Kenyatta directed that CA gives Sh1 billion from the Universal Service Fund to the DCI. “The money that we have for the Universal Service Fund is already committed. I wouldn’t really say that we have money to put into other projects if the priority projects have not been completed,” Mr Wangusi said. Wangusi said that the monies available had been directed towards connecting 78 sub-locations that do not have access to any network. The money will also be used to connect broadband to schools across the country at a cost of Sh7 billion. He said CA still needs Sh70 billion to fill existing gaps. https://www.nation.co.ke/news/CA-boss-Wangusi-defies-Uhuru-s-Sh1bn-cash-ord…

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Research cooperation, and partnership required urgently!
by Emanuele Achino 22 Mar '18

22 Mar '18

Dear All, I am finalising a project proposal (Mapping and Making Available Evidence-Based Research for Internet Policies in Africa) on the Internet and Society relations in Kenya. At this stage, I would focus attention on the strategic role of Public Authorises in delivering broadband and Internet services in rural areas across Kenya. To do so, I would be grateful to ask you suggestions for a partnership. More precisely, I am looking for a Host Institution able to cooperate with me and with other stakeholders in Kenya with the aim to create a network at local scale and collect information on the matter (needs analysis). I have been in touch with colleagues at the University of Nairobi, but to date, I have not received a feedback (a partnership between academics, and the civil society will be more then appreciated). Deadline is approaching soon (March, the 25th), and I am in a rush. This is to say that I really appreciate a feedback as soon as you can. I hope to hear from you soon, and best wishes Emanuele <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Mail priva di virus. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Fwd: [Igfregionals] WS 161 final report: communicating IG
by Barrack Otieno 22 Mar '18

22 Mar '18

Listers, Might be of interest to you. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Michael J. Oghia <mike.oghia(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Mar 21, 2018 at 2:23 PM Subject: [Igfregionals] WS 161 final report: communicating IG To: IGF - NRI <igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org> Dear colleagues, Agustina, Jelena, and I are pleased to present the final report and recommendations from our IGF 2017 session "Explaining Internet Governance to Friends and Family 101: How to Improve our Communication?" The report is attached, and also available to download here: https://bit.ly/ WS161Report Please reply to this email if you have any questions or comments, and feel free to share it with your networks. Thank you again for all of your support, and we apologize for any cross-posting. Best, -Michael __________________ Michael J. Oghia #Netgov consultant & researcher | editor Belgrade, Serbia Skype: mikeoghia Twitter <https://www.twitter.com/MikeOghia> *|* LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeoghia> _______________________________________________ Igfregionals mailing list Igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org http://intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/igfregionals_intgovforum.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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OFF-TOPIC: GSM PUBLIC IP PROVISIONING
by Bernard Kioko 22 Mar '18

22 Mar '18

Which mobile network is less problematic/dramatic/bureaucratic when it comes to providing for data sim card with a public IP?

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Safaricom allowed to file response in e-citizen dispute
by Grace Githaiga 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

Mobile phone service provider Safaricom, and a firm that developed the e-citizen platform have been allowed to defend themselves against claims raised by a company that had been contracted to collect money raised through the platform. Goldrock Capital Ltd is claiming Sh127,850,950 for its part in the eCitizen contract. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/corporate/companies/Safaricom-allowed-t… Best regards Githaiga, Grace Co-Convenor Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) Twitter:@ggithaiga Tel: 254722701495 Skype: gracegithaiga Alternate email: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga www.kictanet.or.ke "Change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged and come together to demand it. I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama.

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Cambridge Analytica Uncovered: Secret filming reveals election tricks-United Kingdom just seized their servers
by anyega jefferson 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpbeOCKZFfQ&feature=youtu.be&t=461 How far are we willing to push data mining and use? -- Anyega M Jefferson jeffersonanyega(a)gmail.com 0703824326 Start where you are,use what you have and do what you can.

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Universal Service & Access Funds | An Untapped Resource to Close the Gender Digital Divide
by WANGARI KABIRU 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

Universal Service & Access Funds | An Untapped Resource to Close the Gender Digital Divide | | | | | | | | | | | Universal Service & Access Funds | An Untapped Resource to Close the Ge... Universal Service and Access Funds (USAFs) are communal public funds dedicated to expanding internet connectivit... | | | | "Most USAF managers do not yet appreciate the importance of investing in solutions to reduce the gender digital divide. Many assume that investment in any internet access solution will equally benefit both men and women, which is unfortunately not the case. Information about USAF financing, programming, and disbursement is hard to find. Just 23 countries openly publish details on their USAF activities; even when they do publish these details, they can be hard to find and hard to understand, leaving citizens little power to hold the USAF to account....." "The Web Foundation, the Alliance for Affordable Internet and UN Women are calling on governments to invest at least 50% of funds collected for expanding connectivity in projects targeting women’s internet access and use. This call to action is based on our new research — released today at the 62nd UN Commission on the Status of Women. The research finds that an estimated US$408 million collected to expand internet access is sitting unused in public coffers throughout Africa. Failure to use these funds — enough to bring 6 million women online, or to provide digital skills training to 16 million women and girls — to expand connectivity to all risks widening global inequality and undermining global development." The Civil Society has a call to action in this area. Even as it continues to focus on food, water and other Maslow basic needs, there is a role in the new economy. A great beneficiary would be the private sector, why both sectors should collaborate with governments. Be blessed.Regards/Wangari--- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth".

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Tech Companies Try to Retrain the Workers They're Displacing
by WANGARI KABIRU 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

Tech Companies Try to Retrain the Workers They're Displacing | | | | | | | | | | | Tech Companies Try to Retrain the Workers They're Displacing Automation will change or eliminate millions of today's jobs. Can training workers for entry-level tech jobs... | | | | " .... Now these companies are looking to put a positive spin on the next controversial frontier: their effect on jobs.Facebook has been offering training in a variety of digital skills, including an alliance with a coding school in Michigan that began last fall. On March 26 in St. Louis, it’s launching a training-oriented national tour called Community Boost, part of a broader effort that COO Sheryl Sandberg projects will have reached 2.5 million people by the end of the year. Microsoft has committed millions to a Colorado nonprofit called Skillful that helps connect people with jobs in IT, advanced manufacturing and healthcare. Amazon’s spin is a little different—it offers to cover 95 percent of the cost of training its own warehouse employees for a variety of careers outside of Amazon. As Maggioncalda puts it, the future of work and the future of education are converging.... " There was an earlier discussion on labour, talent, jobs, work... Blessed day.Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth".

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The Elephant in Africa's startup Ecosystem's living room
by Brian Munyao Longwe 18 Mar '18

18 Mar '18

Hi Listers, This article so clearly articulates the least spoken about attribute in Africa's startup scene - but the one that affects it the most. Very good read...but it doesn't answer the question as to how to solve this issue.... "Owners of capital dictate what gets done and who gets to do it. Currently, nearly all capital active in the African startup ecosystem is foreign." https://medium.com/@mark_65941/the-digital-scramble-for-africa-31f3e4c33e99 Best regards, Mblayo

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Invitation to Community 365 Days Review
by Liz Orembo 18 Mar '18

18 Mar '18

Listers, I'm resending this email because the first one had some technical errors and failed to reach everyone. ----------------- Before we go far into the year, KICTANET has organised a cocktail to evaluate the progress of the ICT sector in Kenya. The cocktail will be held on 23rd March, 2018 at the Laico Hotel, Nairobi from 6pm to 9pm. Findings of the " ICT sector Year in Review survey" will be shared and deliberated with the community. Please RSVP to enable logistics and planning. Follow this link https://kictanet365daysreview.eventbrite.com We have limited tickets, the earlier you register the better. If you have any questions, you can direct them to me or to mwaragichanga(a)gmail.com Asanteni. -- Best regards. Liz. PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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Re: [kictanet] The Elephant in Africa's startup Ecosystem's living room
by Mwendwa Kivuva 18 Mar '18

18 Mar '18

Ali, I don't understand your rant because you are agreeing with the writer 100%, that 1. Money is tribal 2. That local investors need to start investing in the Silicon Savannah. What he has failed to quantify is the investments that is done by local families, friends, and fools to keep local start-ups afloat. It might not be considerable, but that is all they have. My view would be for the tech scene to encourage, and show value proposition to contrarian investors on why they need to invest locally. My take is conservative investors will still continue investing how they know best, and where their funds are deemed safe. The Oracle of Omaha will continue investigate in Coca-Cola, Apple, IBM, Heinz, Wells Fargo, among other proven ventures, and will jump into the next big thing only after the word "next" has moved on to the next big thing On Mar 17, 2018 4:08 PM, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Brian I have a very different take and attitude to this crap about foreigners being funded in Africa. I'm sorry guys. Charity begins at home. Let me put it more succinctly. *Money is Tribal. Money is Racist.* Investors give money to people they trust and like. Trust and like comes with knowing someone. Product, service innovation comes later. Instead of us Africans continuously lamenting about foreign money funding foreign startups let's start with asking the Million Dollar question:- How many local Angel Investors and Venture Capital are funding African Businesses? How many of us put money in a KaPloti in Kitengela instead of funding a Startup in Silicon Savannah? That article is misplaced. My two cents. *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. 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 Fri, Mar 16, 2018 at 10:25 AM, Brian Munyao Longwe via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Hi Listers, > > This article so clearly articulates the least spoken about attribute in > Africa's startup scene - but the one that affects it the most. Very good > read...but it doesn't answer the question as to how to solve this issue.... > > "Owners of capital dictate what gets done and who gets to do it. > Currently, nearly all capital active in the African startup ecosystem is > foreign." > > https://medium.com/@mark_65941/the-digital-scramble-for- > africa-31f3e4c33e99 > > > Best regards, > > Mblayo > > _______________________________________________ > 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/ > Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m > ailman/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. > > _______________________________________________ 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/ Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/options/kictanet/kivuva%40transworldafrica.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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WEBINAR: One Hour to go
by Mwanah Cephas Okoth 16 Mar '18

16 Mar '18

Hi Listers, Reminder: Cyber Insurance: Demystified, & Market in Africa -- begins in an hour. To JOIN, click this link: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/6dcyber See you online. -- Okoth C. J Lead - Media & ER.

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Invitation to Community 365 Days Review - 23rd March 2018 from 6pm to 9pm
by Liz Orembo 16 Mar '18

16 Mar '18

Greetings, Before we go far into the year, KICTANET has organised a cocktail to evaluate the progress of the ICT sector in Kenya. The cocktail will be held on 23rd March, 2018 at the Laico Hotel, Nairobi from 6pm to 9pm. Findings of the " ICT sector Year in Review survey" will be shared and deliberated with the community. Please RSVP to enable logistics and planning. Follow this link https://kictanet365daysreview.eventbrite.com If you have any questions, you can direct them to me or to mwaragichanga(a)gmail.com -- Best regards. Liz. PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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Fwd: 2018 MAG
by Barrack Otieno 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

Listers, This is for your information and attention. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Anja GENGO <AGENGO(a)unog.ch> Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:02:19 +0100 Subject: [Igfregionals] Fw: [IGFmaglist] 2018 MAG To: "igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org" <igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org> Dear Colleagues, The 2018 MAG list has been announced on the IGF website: https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/mag-2018-members# Congratulations to all MAG members, and especially to the NRIs colleagues that have been appointed. Best regards, Anja -----Forwarded by Anja GENGO/UNOG/GVA/UNO on 03/15/2018 09:57AM ----- To: "'MAG-public'" <Igfmaglist(a)intgovforum.org> From: Chengetai MASANGO/DIVERS/GVA/UNO@UNGVA Sent by: "Igfmaglist" Date: 03/15/2018 09:53AM Subject: [IGFmaglist] 2018 MAG Dear All, We have published the 2018 MAG on the IGF website https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/mag-2018-members# the official Secretary-General’s press release will go out in due course. Please join me in welcoming the new MAG members and thanking the departing MAG members for all their hard work. We will be holding an orientation session for the new MAG members on 19 March 2018 from 16:30-18:30 - Room G3, Varembé Building at the ITU, continuing MAG members are welcome to take part. Best regards, Chengetai _______________________________________________ Igfmaglist mailing list Igfmaglist(a)intgovforum.org http://intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/igfmaglist_intgovforum.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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The KINGS of Africa’s Digital Economy
by Eric Osiakwan 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKgwdA3HqKw&index=15&list=PLsRNoUx8w3rN6wfl… - my 2nd TED talk ten years after the 1st scripted @ https://medium.com/@eosiakwan/the-kings-of-africas-digital-economy-tedxberk… -- #KINGSTHINGS #AfricaTechRising https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3TODgnPChQ is the 2007 one on "Growing Africa's Digital Economy" out of which came the KINGS Looking forward to taking stock ten years from now. Eric here Sent from my iPhone

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fwd: Campaigner - Know anyone?
by Barrack Otieno 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

Listers, This is for your information. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Arsène Tungali <arsenebaguma(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 16:02:59 -0400 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fwd: Campaigner - Know anyone? To: Arsène Tungali <arsenebaguma(a)gmail.com> Hi colleagues, Apologies for crossposting but just wanted to share this call from Access Now. If you know anyone who might be interested, please do share. Regards, Arsene Date: 2018-03-14 15:59 GMT-04:00 Subject: Campaigner - Know anyone? To: Arsène Tungali <arsenebaguma(a)gmail.com> Hey Arsene! Hope you are well! Access Now is searching for an experienced Campaigner <https://www.accessnow.org/campaigner-keepiton-lead-global-2018/> to drive and expand our global campaigns to protect human rights and defend the internet! The campaigner’s core focus will be the #KeepItOn campaign that fights against internet shutdowns and is a broad movement and coalition of more than 150 member organizations across the world. We’re looking for someone who will continue building momentum, raise awareness, coordinate grassroots actions, raise funds, and develop media strategies & comms, and much more! We are hoping you could help us spread the word about the position, or let us know of anyone within your network who might be interested. We're keen to hear! Thanks! -- Benjamin Whelan Global Risk and Operations Manager Access Now | accessnow.org PGP ID: 0x1F2EC60E Fingerprint: 403F 2F8C 2142 7188 2DDE A4B6 2E28 6A73 1F2E C60E *Subscribe *to the Access Now Express <https://www.accessnow.org/campaign/#sign-up>, our weekly newsletter on digital rights *Protect* digital rights around the world? Support Access Now with a donation today. <https://donate.accessnow.org/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1921&ea.campaign…> *Get your* tickets for RightsCon Toronto <https://www.rightscon.org/#tickets/>, May 16-18, 2018 -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Re: [kictanet] Hurricane at the eye of a storm (Yes ? No )
by Ali Hussein 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

All It seems inconceivable to that a global player like HE wouldn't know the regulatory environment in the markets they play. To me this story seems unlikely as HE is big enough to probably swallow all the players in the market without belching... :-) Here's a link to some information on them:- Hurricane Electric <https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=14…> Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. 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, Mar 14, 2018 at 3:21 PM, Barry Macharia via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > If this is the case then further investigation needs to be carried out to > establish the truth. Any player in particular( name and shame ) trying to > influence the introduction of the said levy > > barry macharia > > > On 14 Mar 2018, at 09:58, Collins Areba via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > @Barry > > It is not the Intruduction of the levy that is the problem, it is why such > levy is introduced that I have a problem with. If players can lobby for a > levy to be introduced to make a competitor less effective then whats to > stop them from leaving it at just that? > > Regards, > > Collins Areba, > Kilifi, Kenya. > Tel: +*254 707 750 788 */ *0731750788* > Twitter: @arebacollins. > Skype: arebacollins > > On Wed, Mar 14, 2018 at 9:45 AM, Collins Areba <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> EADC is (ideally) a carrier neutral DC. >> >> Regards, >> >> Collins Areba, >> Kilifi, Kenya. >> Tel: +*254 707 750 788 */ *0731750788* >> Twitter: @arebacollins. >> Skype: arebacollins >> >> On Wed, Mar 14, 2018 at 9:44 AM, Brian Munyao Longwe via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> >>> EADC = Liquid Telecom/Econet >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Mar 14, 2018 at 8:41 AM Barry Macharia via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> This is interesting >>>> But again i don't see how introducing a levy will stop Hurricane >>>> Electric from selling there capacity at any cost they want, its there >>>> capacity any way >>>> It has become a free market so you buy were you can >>>> >>>> My two cent >>>> >>>> regards >>>> Barry >>>> >>>> On 14 Mar 2018, at 09:20, Collins Areba via kictanet < >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>> Morning Listers, >>>> >>>> Treat this as rumours as my source wont agree to be named or linked >>>> with this information. For information's sake though, please indulge me. >>>> >>>> Hurricane Electric (http://he.com) , or HE is a global carrier. (more >>>> like a carrier of carriers). HE is a breath of fresh air when it comes to >>>> connectivity. They do not price the product as if it is made of vibranium. >>>> HE also runs a lean shop, as a result, their prices are in the order of >>>> thousands of percentage points lower than you would get from anyone >>>> locally. >>>> >>>> In fact, they price internet lower than anyone prices a local loop from >>>> Nairobi to Kilifi. (Pity we cant get HE anywhere other than EADC, and >>>> operators are moving in their droves from the usual suspects. Which is >>>> somewhat the problem and gist of this post, because the usual suspects are >>>> not happy. >>>> >>>> Hence my question. >>>> Might anyone in this list (particularly from CA) be privy to attempts >>>> to introduce another levy for anyone interested in getting services from an >>>> operator in EADC? >>>> >>>> It just feels like when we just saw the ray of light on this issue, >>>> cartel like "forces" close in. >>>> >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> Collins Areba, >>>> Kilifi, Kenya. >>>> Tel: +*254 707 750 788 */ *0731750788* >>>> Twitter: @arebacollins. >>>> Skype: arebacollins >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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/ >>>> Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>>> ailman/options/kictanet/barry.macharia%40me.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. >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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/ >>>> Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>>> ailman/options/kictanet/blongwe%40gmail.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. >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/ >>> Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>> ailman/options/kictanet/arebacollins%40gmail.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. >>> >>> >> > _______________________________________________ > 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/ > Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > mailman/options/kictanet/barry.macharia%40me.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. > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/ > Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke > > 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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Hurricane at the eye of a storm (Yes ? No )
by Collins Areba 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

Morning Listers, Treat this as rumours as my source wont agree to be named or linked with this information. For information's sake though, please indulge me. Hurricane Electric (http://he.com) , or HE is a global carrier. (more like a carrier of carriers). HE is a breath of fresh air when it comes to connectivity. They do not price the product as if it is made of vibranium. HE also runs a lean shop, as a result, their prices are in the order of thousands of percentage points lower than you would get from anyone locally. In fact, they price internet lower than anyone prices a local loop from Nairobi to Kilifi. (Pity we cant get HE anywhere other than EADC, and operators are moving in their droves from the usual suspects. Which is somewhat the problem and gist of this post, because the usual suspects are not happy. Hence my question. Might anyone in this list (particularly from CA) be privy to attempts to introduce another levy for anyone interested in getting services from an operator in EADC? It just feels like when we just saw the ray of light on this issue, cartel like "forces" close in. Regards, Collins Areba, Kilifi, Kenya. Tel: +*254 707 750 788 */ *0731750788* Twitter: @arebacollins. Skype: arebacollins

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(no subject)
by Mutemi wa Kiama 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

Dear Listers, Am not sure whether this is allowed by the rules of the list. This young man shared this request in a Whatsapp group am part of. If any member here has an opportunity for him please reach out to him. I was impressed by his sense of focus. "Hello Members. Please take a moment here.. I understand this may seem out of place here but I hoped it may be a great avenue to get help considering the powerful, and resourceful membership of the group and the fact that at this very moment I am unemployed. Any link up with a job opportunity is highly welcome. I am a Computer Science graduate gentleman in my mid twenties with 2 years hands-on employment and entrepreneurship (stocking,inventory, sales, marketing and resource management) experience in ICT industry. I interned in Ministry of Higher education for 5months. I have worked in various capacities since completion of my studies (As Waiter, barista, Cyber attendant, company registration agent, Online Academic Writer, Web Designer, Computer networks officer and ICT officer). I have a valid driving licence. I communicate very fluently in English, Swahili and Gusii. In all my duties I have maintained an honest and reputable relationship with all my employers and colleagues. I am sociable, outgoing and very meticulous at any task I undertake. I will greatly appreciate a link up to a job opportunity in the ICT industry, but I can settle for any other job where I can grow on the job and my employer happy. I will also welcome an investor willing to invest in the IT industry and needs a steady hand to build up the business. My name is Vincent Oganga Contact: 0707046634 /0788206752 Email : sourcecode.vin(a)gmail.com Thank you." End. Regards, Edwin Kiama Thoughts become things... choose the good ones! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Innovator, Social Justice Entrepreneur, Catalyst, Human Rights Defender, Social Accountability Champion, Rhize Coach #DevolutionIsRevolution Champion The Wanjiku Agenda Kenya Foundation (WAKenya) Ordinary, Fearless Kenyans. Sauti Ya Wanjiku Social Movement www.sautiyawanjiku.com https://www.facebook.com/wanjikurevolutionkenya https://twitter.com/WanjikuRevolt https://plus.google.com/u/1/+WanjikuMapinduzi/posts http://www.scribd.com/wmkenya "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~Margaret Mead

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Follow #DigitalAfrica2018
by Robert Muthuri 13 Mar '18

13 Mar '18

Dear listers, Strathmore Law School, Microsoft, the American Chamber of Commerce, Kenya Private Sector Alliance and Dalberg is hosting an event themed, ' Digital Drivers: Enabling the Growth of Africa's Digital Economy'. This event will be graced by His Excellency the President, Uhuru Kenyatta, and other high profile guests. Follow on link below. https://www.facebook.com/MicrosoftAfrica/videos/2101887219826336/?hc_ref=AR… Robert, Sent from my iPhone -- Sent from Gmail Mobile

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WEBINAR
by Mwanah Cephas Okoth 13 Mar '18

13 Mar '18

Dear all, We'll be hosting a webinar on *Cyber Careers:Navigate the Landscape*, today (March 13th) at 3pm (GMT). Check out the poster below for more details: Hope to see you in the meeting. Best regards, -- Okoth C. J Lead, Media & ER

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Connectivity for All: Insights from the 2018 Inclusive Internet Index
by Barrack Otieno 13 Mar '18

13 Mar '18

Listers, Might be of interest. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ayden Férdeline <ayden(a)ferdeline.com> Date: Mon, Feb 26, 2018 at 7:16 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] Connectivity for All: Insights from the 2018 Inclusive Internet Index To: ISOC INTERNETPOLICY <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> This is really an excellent report (in my opinion) that Facebook has commissioned. Sharing in case it is of interest... Best wishes, Ayden Férdeline ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ *By Robert Pepper, Head of Global Connectivity Policy and Planning, and Molly Jackman, Public Policy Research Manager* Connectivity gives people voice, and helps them find and share knowledge, strengthen their economies, and improve their communities. Bringing people online can offer life-changing opportunities, but there are still approximately 3.8 billion people without internet access. At Facebook, we’re working to change that. For the second year in a row, Facebook commissioned the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) to create a comprehensive Inclusive Internet Index. This year’s index covers 91% of the world’s population and an expanded data set of 86 countries, up from 75 countries in 2017. The index assesses a country’s internet inclusion across four categories: availability, affordability, relevance, and readiness. This captures the availability and quality of internet services, as well as ways in which people use the internet for personal, social, and economic purposes. In addition, this year’s index is published alongside a new global Value of the Internet Survey, which polled 4,267 respondents from 85 countries to gauge perceptions on how internet use impacts people’s lives. The first index gave us valuable insights <https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2017/02/state-of-connectivity-2016-using-data-…> to help address the barriers to global connectivity. This year’s index shows us that there is cause for optimism: Global connectivity has increased 8.3%, and more people are connected than ever before. While this progress is encouraging, we are still far from achieving full internet inclusivity. This year’s index also finds: - *Fast growth of connectivity in low-income countries: *Emerging markets, especially in Africa, experienced the fastest and greatest progress over the last year. While connectivity worldwide grew 8.3%, there was a 65.1% increase in low-income countries. The proportion of households with internet access in low-income countries grew from 8% to 13.2% (a 65.1% improvement), with the largest year-on-year increases in Rwanda (490%), Nepal (138%), and Tanzania (87.8%). - *Mobile internet services are increasingly vital in many low-income countries: *In some countries, fixed-line internet access is too expensive or inaccessible — that’s why mobile services are critical. The index reveals that coverage of 4G networking services grew significantly as networks in low-income countries are being upgraded. In fact, the average 4G coverage rate for low-income countries increased year-over-year from 9.1% to 17.3%, with particularly rapid expansion in Guatemala (3,935%), Indonesia (658.8%), Thailand (366.7%), Zambia (330.6%), and China (244%). - *The cost of accessing the internet is falling:* The cost of mobile broadband data plans in lower-income countries decreased about 17.3% from last year, with Argentina (-89.2%), El Salvador (-76.5%), Tanzania (-69.2%), and Ethiopia (-60.9%) experiencing the steepest relative cost declines. Overall, however, people are still devoting too much of their earnings on internet access relative to their income level. In too many low-income countries, it is still not as affordable as the UN 2025 target of less than 2% of GNI per capita. - *There is still much work to be done to close the gender gap: *Across the indexed countries, on average, men are 33.5% more likely to have internet access than women. The gap is even larger in low-income countries, which have an average gender access gap of 80.2% compared with 3.7% among high-income countries. This is a sobering finding, but there is evidence to be optimistic. Governments have shown the benefits of setting gender-specific targets in national digital plans, embedding internet access in wider gender equality plans, targeting women in ICT skills training programs, and increasing the attractiveness of entering ICT professions for women. The study found that the UK, Namibia, and Ireland, followed by Austria, Chile, and South Africa, are among the top e-inclusion performers of the year, all with female digital skills training plans. - *The internet is empowering, especially to citizens in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa: *67% of survey respondents believe that access to the internet is a human right. Not only do people say that the internet helped them become more confident to express themselves, but the majority of respondents also say that the internet has helped them become more independent and economically empowered. If the ability to use and benefit from the internet is unevenly distributed, it could serve to deepen inequality. - *Privacy and security are top-of-mind:* People want confidence that their activity online is private. The data show that concerns about security and privacy may limit people’s use of the internet – for example, when it comes to making purchases online, only 62.1% of survey respondents feel that making purchases online is safe and secure. Closing the remaining gaps in internet inclusion will require collaboration among all players. Governments can help on the supply side, enabling new technologies and networks, and on the demand side, helping foster and develop e-government, public health, and education applications. Academics, technologists, civil society, and private companies can continue to extend the internet’s infrastructure and invent new technologies and applications that increase access to connectivity and amplify its relevance. At Facebook, our efforts are focused on expanding and improving connectivity through a number of initiatives, partnerships, and technologies. We know there’s no single technology or solution that will get the job done, which is why we’re focused on a building-block approach — developing a range of next-generation technologies and programs that can help bring the cost of connectivity down to reach the unconnected, and increase capacity and performance for everyone else. There is still more to do. Identifying and understanding barriers to connectivity is essential to continued progress in bringing more people online, and we hope that researchers and policymakers can learn from this report. Connecting the world won’t happen overnight, but with continued research and collaboration between governments, policymakers, and businesses, we remain confident that we can continue our progress toward our shared goal of closing the digital divide and making the internet more inclusive. The full Inclusive Internet Index can be accessed at http://theinclusiveinternet.eiu.com You can read more about Facebook’s connectivity efforts and our announcements at Mobile World Congress here <https://code.facebook.com/posts/218840725330904>. _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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M-Kopa Solar fires 18% of its staff including all developers, outsources work to a foreign company
by Watila Alex 13 Mar '18

13 Mar '18

Good Afternoon,Are kenyan developers to expensive or unable to meet the grade. or is something else happening here Article from M-Kopa Solar fires 18% of its staff including all developers, outsources work to a foreign company | | | | | | | | | | | M-Kopa Solar fires 18% of its staff including all developers, outsources... Kenya based pay-as-you-go solar provider M-KOPA Solar has fired undisclosed number of staff including most of it... | | | Kenya based pay-as-you-go solar provider M-KOPA Solar has fired undisclosed number of staff including most of its developers. According to people familiar with the matter who requested anonymity, the developers work has now been outsourced to a foreign company that is linked to the company’s new CTO.The exercise, which was completed in December last year affected a number of employees and some of whom were absorbed by Safaricom according to the source.We sought comments from the company’s CEO and Co-Founder Jesse Moore, who confirmed the layoffs and explained that they were necessary due to rising costs of technology and there was need to generate profits and give returns to investors.“I can confirm that we completed a restructuring process in December 2017. This was done to reduce fixed costs and keep us on the path to profitability. Overall, the company reduced headcount by 18% covering all departments and all levels in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and UK. We are outsourcing more of our technology work, maintaining a smaller in-house team to work directly with outsourcing partners in Kenya and overseas.” he noted.He went on to say that this was the right thing for the company’s long-term sustainability, “This means building a sustainable, profitable company that offers impact for customers and returns for investors.”On whether the company had outsourced the IT services to a company that is linked to the new CTO, this is what he said.“In mid-2017 our Acting CTO was seconded to us from one of our outsourcing partners, when our previous CTO left the company. Our board approved this and the individual is strictly recused on procurement decisions with companies where could be a potential conflict of interest.”The company was started by Nick Hughes, an Englishman, and his Canadian co-founder, Jesse Moore. Hughes is a former executive at Vodafone, while Moore was working for the GSMA Development Fund, a mobile telecommunications industry group, where he was in charge of identifying opportunities to make mobile services available to people in developing countries. M-kopa is one of the best-funded startups in Africa having raised more than $152 Million since inception in 2011. However, a big chunk of this financing is in form of debt. Regards, Alex

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Re: [kictanet] Cryptocurrencies: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)-Brilliant
by anyega jefferson 12 Mar '18

12 Mar '18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6iDZspbRMg -- Anyega M Jefferson jeffersonanyega(a)gmail.com 0703824326 Start where you are,use what you have and do what you can.

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Re: [kictanet] M-Kopa Solar fires 18% of its staff including all developers, outsources work to a foreign company
by Ali Hussein 12 Mar '18

12 Mar '18

Yup Bernard. Great to see you on the list.. :-) Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. 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 Mon, Mar 12, 2018 at 1:51 PM, Bernard Matthewman < matthewmanb(a)googlemail.com> wrote: > I agree with the P2P approach, however reading the article this appears to > be the reason they are downsizing, the CEO says “This means building a > sustainable, profitable company that offers impact for customers and > returns for investors.”. > > > > I think a relatively mature startup like M-Kopa is expected to make some > corrections to staff numbers as they grow. Anyone with experience in > growing a business will know it is not linear, the danger signs for me are > when businesses ignore ‘building a sustainable and profitable company’ and > use other metrics like numbers of customers or click throughs for their > valuations. > > > > *From: *kictanet <kictanet-bounces+matthewmanb= > gmail.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> on behalf of Ali Hussein via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > *Reply-To: *KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > > *Date: *Monday, 12 March 2018 at 10:40 > *To: *<matthewmanb(a)gmail.com> > *Cc: *Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > *Subject: *Re: [kictanet] M-Kopa Solar fires 18% of its staff including > all developers, outsources work to a foreign company > > > > Brian > > > > Exactly! In one sentence you have hit the nail on the head. The new game > in town is P2P (and here I mean Path 2 Profitability not Peer2Peer) :-) > > > > Regards > > > *Ali Hussein* > > *Principal* > > *AHK & Associates* > > > > Tel: +254 713 601113 > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > > Skype: abu-jomo > > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim > > > > 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, > > Chiromo Road, Westlands, > > Nairobi, Kenya. > > > 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 Mon, Mar 12, 2018 at 1:30 PM, Brian Munyao Longwe via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Hmm, they've burnt through US$ 152 million in less than 7 years... and are > downsizing instead of scaling up...I'd be a very worried investor if I had > skin in *that* game.... > > My two cents, > > Mblayo > > > > On Mon, Mar 12, 2018 at 11:14 AM, anyega jefferson via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Follow the money, chief, which strategy creates the lowest operating > costs? > > > > > > And we kinda can't begrudge anyone , for seeking profit maximization, > though i'd think Kenyan developers are the most affordable > > > > On Mon, Mar 12, 2018 at 12:04 PM, Watila Alex via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Good Afternoon, > > Are kenyan developers to expensive or unable to meet the grade. or is > something else happening here > > > > Article from M-Kopa Solar fires 18% of its staff including all > developers, outsources work to a foreign company > <http://kenyanwallstreet.com/m-kopa-solar-fires-18-of-its-staff-including-al…> > > > M-Kopa Solar fires 18% of its staff including all developers, outsources... > > Kenya based pay-as-you-go solar provider M-KOPA Solar has fired > undisclosed number of staff including most of it... > > > > > > > > > > Kenya based pay-as-you-go solar provider M-KOPA Solar has fired > undisclosed number of staff including most of its developers. According to > people familiar with the matter who requested anonymity, the developers > work has now been outsourced to a foreign company that is linked to the > company’s new CTO. > > The exercise, which was completed in December last year affected a number > of employees and some of whom were absorbed by Safaricom according to the > source. > > We sought comments from the company’s CEO and Co-Founder Jesse Moore, who > confirmed the layoffs and explained that they were necessary due to > rising costs of technology and there was need to generate profits and give > returns to investors. > > “I can confirm that we completed a restructuring process in December 2017. > This was done to reduce fixed costs and keep us on the path to > profitability. Overall, the company reduced headcount by 18% covering all > departments and all levels in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and UK. We are > outsourcing more of our technology work, maintaining a smaller in-house > team to work directly with outsourcing partners in Kenya and overseas.” he > noted. > > He went on to say that this was the right thing for the company’s > long-term sustainability, “This means building a sustainable, profitable > company that offers impact for customers and returns for investors.” > > On whether the company had outsourced the IT services to a company that is > linked to the new CTO, this is what he said. > > “In mid-2017 our Acting CTO was seconded to us from one of our outsourcing > partners, when our previous CTO left the company. Our board approved this > and the individual is strictly recused on procurement decisions with > companies where could be a potential conflict of interest.” > > The company was started by Nick Hughes, an Englishman, and his Canadian > co-founder, Jesse Moore. Hughes is a former executive at Vodafone, while > Moore was working for the GSMA Development Fund, a mobile > telecommunications industry group, where he was in charge of identifying > opportunities to make mobile services available to people in developing > countries. M-kopa is one of the best-funded startups in Africa having > raised more than $152 Million since inception in 2011. However, a big chunk > of this financing is in form of debt. > > > > > > Regards, > > > > Alex > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/ > Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > mailman/options/kictanet/jeffersonanyega%40gmail.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. > > > > > > -- > > Anyega M Jefferson > > jeffersonanyega(a)gmail.com > > 0703824326 > > > Start where you are,use what you have and do what you can. > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/ > Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > mailman/options/kictanet/blongwe%40gmail.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. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/ > Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke > > 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. > > > > [image: Image removed by sender.] > > _______________________________________________ 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/ Domain Registration sponsored by > www.eacdirectory.co.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ > matthewmanb%40gmail.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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Nairobi Innovation Week - Startups Day (Friday 9th)
by John Kieti 08 Mar '18

08 Mar '18

Hi Listers, Are you coming to #NIW2018 this Friday? Find attached the program for the day which is a culmination of the "100 Pitches and the 15 Most Promising Startups" Program. In the afternoon, 5 startups in the launch stage category will pitch before a jury of investors which includes our CS Hon. Mucheru (as an investor). More about the startups in the 100 Pitches platform can be found here ( startups.niw.co.ke/100pitches ) Looking forward to seeing you all at the UoN Towers - 6th Floor. Best regards -- John Kieti Phone: +254-735-764242 // +254-722-764242 Twitter: @johnKieti <https://twitter.com/johnkieti> // Skype: jkieti Blog: gmeltdown.com <http://www.gmeltdown.com> // LinkedIn: https://ke.linkedin.com/in/*kieti* <https://ke.linkedin.com/in/kieti> The ordinary just won't do

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Fwd: [afnog] CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS - AIS 2018 (ENGLISH & FRENCH)
by Barrack Otieno 08 Mar '18

08 Mar '18

Dear Listers, Might be of interest to some. Pay attention to the deadline. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: nancy dotse <nancy(a)ghana.com> Date: 2018-02-19 19:58 GMT+03:00 Subject: [afnog] CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS - AIS 2018 (ENGLISH & FRENCH) To: Afnog <afnog(a)afnog.org> *CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS* Dear Colleagues, The Call for Presentations for the Africa Internet Summit, AIS’18 is still open. We invite all individuals wishing to present during the meeting, which will be held in Dakar Senegal from 29 April to 11 May to submit their presentation abstract. To enrich the discussions and share knowledge with the technical community at AIS’18, we are seeking presentations of a wide range of issues, broadly related to access and development of the Internet in Africa. We are specifically interested in presentations focusing on: • Internet Governance • E-governance • Internet of Things • Internet Measurements • Core Internet Infrastructure • Access, Utility and Development • The Internet and Economic Development • Business Practices and Technology • Higher Education in the Age of Technology • Cyber Security • Technology and Business • Cloud Computing • Open Data/Big Data • Technology and Content Production • Relations between Mobile Operators and the Internet Community • Mobile Applications • IPv6 • Peering and Interconnection • DNS • RPKI • IXPs Your contribution can be in the form of a presentation during a session, a tutorial, or a live technical demonstration. Kindly read all information carefully before submitting your proposal. Speakers’ Guidelines • Presentations should be 15 -30 minutes in length, with approximately 10-15 minutes for Q&A at the end of each presentation. • The maximum time allotted per presentation will not exceed 45 minutes. • The presenter(s) will be required to upload their final presentation in PDF format, no later than five (5) days prior to the presentation date. • Presenters are responsible for producing any handouts if required. There are usually approximately 200 delegates in each session. Presentations with marketing and/or commercial content will not be considered. How to submit a Presentation Proposal 1. Please register/login on the AIS’18 website at: https://www.internetsummit.africa/ 2. Fill in the online form with the requested information. 3. In the Speakers section, provide your abstract, your biography and slides if available and you are done! Important dates to note: • Deadline for submitting an application – 9 March 2018 • Deadline for submission of draft presentations – 6 April 2018 • Submission of final presentation – 22 April 2018 AIS’18 Team ……………………………………. *FRENCH VERSION* Chers collègues, L'appel à présentations pour AIS'18 est ouvert. Nous invitons toutes les personnes souhaitant faire une présentation lors de la réunion qui se tiendra à Dakar au Sénégal du 29 avril au 11 mai à soumettre leur résumé de présentation. Pour enrichir les discussions et partager les connaissances avec la communauté technique à AIS'18, nous lançons cet appel à présentations qui est axé sur un large éventail de topiques liés à l'accès et au développement de l'Internet en Afrique. Nous sommes particulièrement intéressés par des présentations sur: • la gouvernance de l'Internet • l’E-gouvernance • l’Internet des objets • Les mesures Internet • L’Infrastructure Internet • Accès, utilité et développement • Internet et le développement économique • Les Pratiques commerciales et technologie • L'enseignement supérieur à l'ère de la technologie • La cyber-sécurité • Technologie et affaires • Le Cloud computing • Le Big/Open Data • Technologie et production de contenu • Relations entre les opérateurs mobiles et la communauté Internet • Les Applications mobiles • IPv6 • Peering et Interconnexion • DNS • RPKI • Les Points d’Echanges Votre contribution peut être sous la forme d’une présentation durant une session, un tutoriel ou une démonstration technique en live. Si vous souhaitez soumettre une proposition, il vous suffit de suivre ces instructions. Conditions à Remplir • Les présentations sont d'une durée de 15 -20 minutes, dont 10-15 minutes réservées aux Questions & Réponses à la fin de chaque présentation. • Le temps maximal alloué par présentation ne doit pas dépasser 45 minutes.. • Merci de soumettre votre présentation finale en format PDF, cinq jours avant la date de votre présentation. • Les présentateurs sont responsables pour produire des documents de support en cas de besoin. Nous avons habituellement une audience constituée d'environ 200 délégués pour chaque session. Les présentations avec un contenu commercial ne sont pas autorisées Comment soumettre une proposition de présentation 1. Veuillez vous inscrire / vous connecter sur le site Web de l'AIS18 à l'adresse suivante: https://www.internetsummit.africa/ 2. Remplissez le formulaire en ligne avec les informations demandées. 3. Dans la section Speakers, soumettez votre résumé, votre biographie et vos diapositives si elles sont disponibles et c’est fait! Dates Clés • Date limite pour soumettre une/des application/s le 9 mars 2018 • Soumission de la présentation le 6 avril 2018 • Soumission finale de la présentation le 22 avril 2018 Dans l’attente de lire votre proposition de présentation. L’Equipe d’AIS’18 _______________________________________________ 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: [i-network] Fwd: Accelerating Local Potential/ STIP APS
by Barrack Otieno 08 Mar '18

08 Mar '18

Listers, Might be of interest to those in higher education. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jude Mukundane <jude19love(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Mar 7, 2018 at 5:02 PM Subject: [i-network] Fwd: Accelerating Local Potential/ STIP APS To: I-Network Uganda <i-network(a)dgroups.org> FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Annica Wayman <globaldevlab(a)usaid.gov> Date: Wed, Mar 7, 2018 at 1:34 PM Subject: Accelerating Local Potential/ STIP APS To: jude19love(a)gmail.com <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uVGqjrnbMoicAI0ntcRajvyy7VK13OmhSn9qeRWluKIN…> The U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) U.S. Global Development Lab is pleased to announce an open solicitation for human and institutional capacity building collaborations between higher education institutions (HEIs) in the United States and those in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) under the Science, Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (STIP) Annual Program Statement (APS). This is the last of the new mechanisms under the Higher Education Solutions Network (HESN) 2.0. The Accelerating Local Potential Addendum <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uVGqjrnbMoicAI0ntcRajvyy7VK13OmhSn9qeRWluKIN…> to the APS seeks innovative approaches that go far beyond traditional capacity building and propose new ways to rapidly accelerate the scientific and innovation capacity of LMIC HEIs through partnerships with a U.S.-based HEI, in-country stakeholders, and other relevant partners. The primary goal of this Addendum is to propel LMIC HEIs toward becoming global leaders in scientific education and research, and increase their presence as a source of knowledge and innovation for local government officials, policy makers, industries, and other development actors. Please share this flyer <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uVGqjrnbMoicAI0ntcRajvyy7VK13OmhSn9qeRWluKIN…> with relevant partners in your networks. *Deadlines*: Concept Notes are due by 5pm EDT on April 6, 2018. Please submit all questions regarding the Addendum via email to labcdr_feedback(a)usaid.gov, by 5pm EDT on March 15, 2018. Additional information regarding the objectives and application process can be found here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uVGqjrnbMoicAI0ntcRajvyy7VK13OmhSn9qeRWluKIN…> . USAID, 1300 <https://maps.google.com/?q=1300+Pennsylvania+Ave+,+Washington+,+DC+20523&en…> Pennsylvania <https://maps.google.com/?q=1300+Pennsylvania+Ave+,+Washington+,+DC+20523&en…> Ave <https://maps.google.com/?q=1300+Pennsylvania+Ave+,+Washington+,+DC+20523&en…> , Washington <https://maps.google.com/?q=1300+Pennsylvania+Ave+,+Washington+,+DC+20523&en…> , DC <https://maps.google.com/?q=1300+Pennsylvania+Ave+,+Washington+,+DC+20523&en…> 20523 <https://maps.google.com/?q=1300+Pennsylvania+Ave+,+Washington+,+DC+20523&en…> SafeUnsubscribe™ jude19love(a)gmail.com <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001h7VgeQDaP1LN3Uu-C5cJtQ%3D%…> Forward this email <http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=7x5ab6pab&m=1116591913724&ea=…> | Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001h7VgeQDaP1LN3Uu-C5cJtQ%3D%…> | About our service provider <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by globaldevlab(a)usaid.gov in collaboration with [image: Constant Contact] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=PT1130> Try it free today <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=PT1130> MAILING LIST RULES - http://www.i-network.or.ug/ index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=189&Itemid=193 WEEKLY DISCUSSION ROUNDUPS - http://www.i-network.or.ug/ index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=191&Itemid=208 QUARTERLY eNEWSLETTERS - http://www.i-network.or.ug/ index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=34&Itemid=194 WEBSITE - www.i-network.or.ug TWITTER - http://twitter.com/inetwork FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/inetwork.ug The I-Network Dgroup is a platform for ICT Knowledge Sharing ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------- Visit [web site]( http://dgroups.org/iicd/i-network/ ) Click [here]( mailto:leave.i-network@dgroups.org ) to unsubscribe The email is intended only for the recipients. The owners of the Dgroups cannot be held responsible for the contents of the email message. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Call for Proposals: Mapping and making available evidence-based research on Internet Policies
by Liz Orembo 08 Mar '18

08 Mar '18

Listers, The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet), together with Article 19 East Africa, BudgIT, Centre for Intellectual Property and Information, Technology Law at Strathmore University (CIPIT), Co-Creation Hub, the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA), iHub, and Paradigm Initiative, with support from the Ford Foundation’s Internet Freedom Program, are pleased to issue this open call for proposals (CFP) for a consultancy for Mapping and Making Available Evidence-Based Research for Internet Policies in Africa. Follow this link for more details- https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?p=36891 We hope to get a good number submissions from KICTANetters, please let us know if you have any queries. -- Best regards. Liz. PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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As we celebrate International Women's Day
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 08 Mar '18

08 Mar '18

Listers, Looking at the KICTANet community over the years, there are many great women who have made contributions to ICT policy development in Kenya and beyond. From the founding convenor Alice Muyua and Florence Etta who helped nurture the baby, through visionaries like Njeri Rionge (early entrepreneur) , Catherine Adeya (former Konza boss), Warigia Bowman (among the early academics ), Mwende Njiraini (teacher to many here and Manager Type Approval at CA) and Judy Okite who in the early years of the community spoke FOSS, beside her work on accessibility. And there are many more that have contributed and continue to serve the community - Grace Githaiga our convenor and mentor to many, Rachel Alwala our resident public participation liaison (thank you for always coming out to answer queries to CA), Jane the digital tv practitioner, Steph Muchai the gracious human rights advocate, Ebele Okobi and the Facebook team who have engaged KICTANet to the point of becoming part of us and many newbies who have brought so much vigour to this community- Juliet Nanfuka, Rosemary Chemu, Nanjira, Kanini Mutemi,June Okal just to mention but a few. As I was going through the archives, one of the contributions to the list that struck me was tribute to the late Eng. Atieno Ochola (Tieni). In the thread, (July 2012), her colleagues mourn her as an industrious public servant who was key to the TEAMS project. I quote Dr. Ndemo who says, "At the Ministry we are mourning our departed sister Tieni. As a lead engineer in all our discussions with our partners in the UAE during the conception and building of TEAMs,she was the pillar that we all leaned on. Most people may not know that she spent many sleepless nights trying to beat the deadlines that led to the record time of laying the TEAMs Cable." The full thread can be found starting here <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/pipermail/kictanet/2012-July/017336.html>. I am sure there are many other women in the space who I have missed. And many silent ones who have impacted members here in one way or another. These women inspire us. Let's celebrate them! Happy Women's Day! -- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F

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Invitation by UNESCO to Celebrate Women in Tech- 8th March on IWD at UON Towers
by Lydia gachungi 07 Mar '18

07 Mar '18

Dear Listers, The UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa is pleased to invite you to celebrate Women in Tech, during the International Women’s Day (IWD) event on 8th March 2018. The event is organised within the framework of the 2018 Nairobi Innovation Week. The IWD 2018 theme is *“Time is Now: Rural and urban activists transforming women’s lives.* This year’s theme echoes the priority theme of the upcoming 62nd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, <http://www.unwomen.org/en/csw/csw62-2018>which is* “Participation in and access of women to the media, and information and communications technologies* and their impact on and use as an instrument for the advancement and empowerment of women. To empower and celebrate the Women in Tech, UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa as one of the key partners in the Nairobi Innovation week, has organised three activities. 1. Women In Technology Mobile Apps Development training - Feb 26th to March 2nd 2018 2. hackathon challenge - 5 to 6 March 2018 3. International Women’s Day Celebrations (IWD) on 8th March, 2018- a parallel session under the theme "CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY THOUGH WOMEN AND GIRLS’ INNOVATION FOR A BETTER TOMORROw" . Venue, University of Nairobi Towers Activities during the IWD on 8th March include panel discussions with the following objectives:- 1. Maintaining a gender parity mind set in the world of Technology 2. Challenging gender stereotypes and bias against women’s involvement in Technology 3. Building confidence and encouraging women to pursue new careers in technology. 4. Addressing stereotypes on the role (or importance) of women in participation and decision-making. 5. Advocating gender mainstreaming and the rights of women in the tech industry. All the UNESCO organised events are taking place at the University of Nairobi Towers, 4th Floor, Mini Theatre 2. The panel discussions will be moderated by the Kictanet Co-convener- Ms. Grace Githaiga We look forward to your participation. Lydia [image: dotted_line] *Lydia Gachungi* Regional Communication Expert, Safety of journalists and Media Development Communication and Information Sector, UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization United Nations Avenue, UNON, Gigiri P.O. Box 30592-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel.: +254 (0)20 762 22351 Mobile: +254 (0) 722803724 http://www.unesco.org/new/en/nairobi Twitter @LGachungi

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Save the date: 2017 ICT Year in Review! March 23, 2018
by Grace Githaiga 06 Mar '18

06 Mar '18

Listers Greetings! Thank you so much to those of you who responded to the year in Review ICT survey administered in January which aimed at reviewing the progress and performance of the ICT sector in 2017. The feedback was good and will inform our engagement going forward. Many apologies that the event could not take place in December 2017 due to circumstances beyond our control. We now wish to invite you to a cocktail,where the initial findings will be shared with you. We hope to gather more feedback from you before finalizing the report. The cocktail will take place on Friday March23, 2018; at Laico Regency starting 6pm to 9pm. Liz Orembo will share the details of how to get the tickets. We will also have a multistakeholder panel to respond to the findings of the survey and share expert opinions on the same. Best regards Githaiga, Grace Co-Convenor Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) Twitter:@ggithaiga Tel: 254722701495 Skype: gracegithaiga Alternate email: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga www.kictanet.or.ke "Change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged and come together to demand it. I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama.

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Updates on African Regional Centre for Computing (ARCC)
by Lucy Gichaga 06 Mar '18

06 Mar '18

Greetings, I am conducting a study on the Updates on African Regional Centre for Computing (ARCC). >From where I seat, I can only seem to trace documents they did in the past but not their current website or current contacts to trace them and talk to them. That's why I am making this humble appeal to anyone who is affiliated with ARCC on this forum to kindly get in touch. Your kind help is appreciated. -- Sincerely, L.W. Gichaga, PhD *The BEST is yet ahead! * ●Twitter: @LWGichaga <https://twitter.com/LWGichaga> ● Pinterest <https://t.co/uS0z68mKmF>

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Bitange to head Taskforce on Blockchain...
by Ngigi Waithaka 05 Mar '18

05 Mar '18

Hi Listers, Just came across this, any background to this, whats the engagement model etc? http://www.kionjo.com/news/client/desktop/newsarticle/ Bitange-Ndemo-to-head-task-force-on-block-chain-and- artificial-intelli/930a67ad-0051-47c1-970f-47a11321b04c <http://kionjo.com/news/client/desktop/newsarticle/Bitange-Ndemo-to-head-tas…> -- *Regards,* *Wait**haka Ngigi* Chief Executive Officer | Alliance Technologies | MCK Nairobi Synod Building T +254 20 525 0750 |Office Mobile: +254 716 201061 | M +254 737 811 000 www.at.co.ke

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05 Mar '18

Dear Listers, The Copyright (Amendment) Bill 2017 <https://ipkenya.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/copyright__amendment_bill_2017n…> was recently tabled in Parliament and has already gone through the first reading. The Bill proposes a number of new measures to strengthen the copyright regime. Some of the proposals have a bearing on the protection of computer programs, circumvention of technological protection measures, broadcasts, royalties and their collection, liability and roles of ISPs, procedures for takedown measures, and so on. Kindly have a look at the Bill and share your views given its implication on the ICT sector. You can also read through this article - *Internet Service Providers to be Enlisted in Fight Against Piracy in Kenya <http://blog.cipit.org/2017/11/06/internet-service-providers-to-be-enlisted-…> - *by M. Mutemi, on the CIPIT Blog analysis the changes proposed in the Bill. Regards, *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* Advocate of the High Court of Kenya & Commissioner for Oaths *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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Kenya Telco Competition Report
by David Indeje 05 Mar '18

05 Mar '18

Safaricom Ltd enjoys more than 70% market share of subscribers, minutes, revenue as well as high rates of on-net traffic. It also has a comparatively higher number of towers. Presentation *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje * +254 (0) 711 385 945| +254 (0) 734 024 856 Randomness <http://bit.ly/2eJF9B4> <https://www.facebook.com/DavidIndeje/> <https://twitter.com/David_Indeje> <http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/david-indeje/17/7b9/647> Skype: david.indeje

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