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OTT Regulation: The Empire Strikes Back
by Mose Karanja 27 Jan '16

27 Jan '16

South Africa - 26 Jan. The Portfolio Committee on Telecommunications and Postal Services organised a public briefing on the Over-The-Top (OTT) policy and regulatory options. Internet Connection Providers (MTN, Vodafone….) claim OTT services don’t contribute financially to the local networks, don’t pay taxes, are not focused on consumer security. Their proposal: Regulate the providers just like the telcos are to equal the playing field. The OTT providers: Google (Hangouts) Facebook (Messenger, WhatsApp) and Microsoft (Skype) countered these claims: Google said they pay taxes to the SA government (this is not even a matter of opinion. It is either they pay or not), Facebook pointed to the symbiotic relationship that exists between them and the Telcos seeing the data consumed while using the OTTs is clearly revenue for the telcos. On security, FB gains revenue from advertisement, not selling user data. Microsoft: Skype helps minimize communication costs for consumers. Innovators and new entrants to the market benefit more by using these services than the companies do in revenue from Skype, WhatsApp and such. Data segments in the Telcos are the fastest growing revenue bases. They should thank the OTTs for this. The Consumer: I would love to hear what consumer groups in SA had to say to the Parliamentary committee, if they were there in the first place. Clearly OTTs have slashed communication prices which ISPs have for long managed. Now that 'the times are a changing’ it is quite immoral, I dare say, for the telcos to lobby regulators help them deal with lost revenue (I prefer missed innovation). It is more like car makers asking fuel companies to compensate them since they are making profits from their products. It doesn’t work like that. Unfortunately, we this battle is seen as ISPs versus the OTT providers and not between Consumers and ISPs, the regulators might just forget who they are out to protect. Morocco suspended VOIP this month on this principle, Rwanda is thinking along those lines. Kenyan Telcos are thinking about it. We are in for a real show. For more info: http://ewn.co.za/2016/01/26/Parly-cautioned-against-regulating-OTT-services <http://ewn.co.za/2016/01/26/Parly-cautioned-against-regulating-OTT-services> --- Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> | PGP: 0x1529552F <https://pgp.mit.edu/pks/lookup?op=index&fingerprint=on&search=0x1529552F>

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Re: [kictanet] BAKE condemns the arrest and intimidation of Kenyans online
by Ngigi Waithaka 27 Jan '16

27 Jan '16

Emmanuel, No need being dramatic.... No one is suggesting anyone rights to be taken away, but I *insist* that should cut both ways... So on the same vein we cannot keep quiet when some people are sharing gory pictures of our dead heroes without due consideration of their loved ones, and neither should you, BAKE et.al... Rgds On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 12:54 PM, Emmanuel Khisa <oloo.khisa(a)googlemail.com> wrote: > So let's just give away these rights...Who needs freedom to express > themselves...Whenever we argue to handcuff ourselves back into a bottled > society where KBC is the only channel that provides the story or when we > don't like a certain politician and therefore feel that we need to hush his > sentiments we lose big time as a society in the end. We always need to > remember that politicians come and go and worse yet they are mortals...If > we make laws to target our support or opposition to certain political > view-points we lose terribly in the end for tomorrow an Idi Amin will be in > power and he will eat your lunch and not even one person will have courage > to stand up for it... > > I am always reminded of Martin Niemöller's immortal words: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > *When the Nazis came for the communists, I remained silent; I was not a > communist. When they locked up the social democrats, I remained silent; I > was not a social democrat. When they came for the trade unionists, I did > not speak out; I was not a trade unionist. When they came for the Jews, I > remained silent; I wasn't a Jew. When they came for nurses and teachers and > doctors* > *I remained silent* > *I wasn't one of them (My Addition)* > > *,When they came for the ICT Practitioners, (My Addition) * > *there was no one left to speak out.* > > > Have a freedom filled day...In all things exercise moderation. > > > On Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 11:17 PM, Ngigi Waithaka via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Mwendwa, >> >> I get and understand your PoV. >> >> But, the other side of the coin is that there are those who are also >> misusing the same laws, just as the state is misusing the same laws, to >> spread the same fear. >> >> Organisations such as BAKE should cut both ways when dealing with misuse >> of the laws. >> >> Rgds >> >> On Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 10:55 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> Yes GG, >>> >>> And the constitution actually states those limitations in Chapter 4 of >>> the constitution, article 24, and 33, and there are many other >>> legislation which seek to balance these rights. >>> >>> But we should be very careful not to play into the hands of those who >>> want to limit our rights further. States all over are very good in >>> timing. They make legislation to the law to limit fundamental freedoms >>> when people are scared. Like currently, we are a very scared society, >>> and may want to trade off our rights for a sense of security. But if >>> we do that, it will only be an illusion. >>> >>> On 26/01/2016, Grace Githaiga via kictanet >>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> > @AliDoes free speech eliminate consequences? And considering that >>> online >>> > platforms are contested spaces with multiple users, do we need to find >>> a >>> > balance? #Just asking. >>> > >>> > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 17:39:44 +0300 >>> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] BAKE condemns the arrest and intimidation of >>> > Kenyans online >>> > From: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> > CC: dmuthoni(a)gmail.com; muthoni(a)bake.or.ke; >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> > To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >>> > >>> > Hi Ali, >>> > No I don't mean to support any harassment, I was simply urging BAKE to >>> > encourage responsible blogging. This I believe would be good for all >>> > bloggers. >>> > Best, Muthoni >>> > Dorcas >>> > With all due respect. >>> > That sort of blanket condemnation of bloggers is music to the ears of >>> the >>> > reactionaries in government. Granted, there are some bad apples. These >>> bad >>> > apples sort of remind us of the 'Mad Men' in our villages of >>> yesteryears. >>> > How did we used to deal with them? Just because we disagree with >>> someone >>> > doesn't mean we harass them and throw them in jail? We need to be >>> careful we >>> > don't slide back to the bad old days of Kanu. >>> > Let the law be specific enough to ensure it is not misused to muzzle >>> free >>> > speech and association.Ali >>> > HusseinPrincipalHussein & Associates >>> > >>> > Tel: +254 713 601113 >>> > Twitter: @AliHKassim >>> > >>> > Skype: abu-jomoLinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>> > >>> > Blog: www.alyhussein.com >>> > >>> > >>> > Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are >>> purely mine >>> > and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the >>> organizations >>> > that I work with. >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > On Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 9:01 AM, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet >>> > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> > But the government has a role in this. I don't know if it's been done >>> in the >>> > right way. But we have some very irresponsible bloggers out there. I >>> think >>> > you also know them as BAKE. Can you please tell us how you are dealing >>> with >>> > such bloggers. >>> > On Jan 25, 2016 11:36 AM, "Jane Muthoni via kictanet" >>> > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> > Hello, >>> > >>> > This is a statement BAKE has released on the recent arrest and >>> prosecution >>> > of Kenyans online. Read more here: >>> > >>> http://www.blog.bake.co.ke/2016/01/24/bake-condemns-the-arrest-and-intimida… >>> > >>> > Kind regards, >>> > >>> > Jane Muthoni | Administration Manager, Bloggers Association of Kenya >>> (BAKE) >>> > >>> > T: 0733522229, 0704090471 | personal - 0720 800927 >>> > e: muthoni(a)bake.or.ke w: bake.co.ke | b: blog.bake.co.ke >>> > >>> > skype: muthoni.gachango | twitter: @cheekynoni >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 10:51 AM, < >>> kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> > wrote: >>> > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to >>> > >>> > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >>> > >>> > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> > >>> > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >>> > >>> > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > You can reach the person managing the list at >>> > >>> > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >>> > >>> > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > Today's Topics: >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > 1. Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN >>> > >>> > Application Rounds Open for ICANN56 (Bobs) >>> > >>> > 2. Asanteni (Grace Githaiga) >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > Message: 1 >>> > >>> > Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2016 10:37:59 +0300 >>> > >>> > From: Bobs <omondibob(a)gmail.com> >>> > >>> > To: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> > >>> > Subject: [kictanet] Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fellowship and >>> > >>> > NextGen@ICANN Application Rounds Open for ICANN56 >>> > >>> > Message-ID: <5A50AFB1-29E2-4A0F-9CCE-19CF90188626(a)gmail.com> >>> > >>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > Listers, >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > This is for your information. Thanks. >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > B. >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > Sent from my iPhone >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > Begin forwarded message: >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> >> From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> >>> > >>> >> Date: January 23, 2016 at 8:33:05 AM GMT+3 >>> > >>> >> To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> >>> > >>> >> Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Application >>> >> Rounds Open for ICANN56 >>> > >>> >> Reply-To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> >>> > >>> >> >>> > >>> >> FRANCAIS: La periode de demande de bourses pour les Programmes >>> >> NextGen@ICANN et Fellowship a d?but? ce 22 janvier 2016 pour prendre >>> fin >>> >> le 19 F?vrier 2016. Les noms des candidats s?lectionn?s seront >>> publi?s >>> >> lsur le site de l'ICANN le 25 mars 2016. Pour plus de d?tails, pri?re >>> >> visiter: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-22-en >>> > >>> >> >>> > >>> >> ENGLISH:lCANN launches the application rounds for both the >>> NextGen@ICANN >>> >> and Fellowship Programs to participate in ICANN56 in Panama City, >>> Panama >>> >> in June 2016. This round remains open until 19 February 2016 and >>> >> successful candidates will be announced on the ICANN website, 25 March >>> >> 2016. Please read more at >>> >> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-22-en >>> > >>> >> >>> > >>> >> Merci/thanks >>> > >>> >> - >>> > >>> >> Yaovi Atohoun >>> > >>> >> Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager ? Africa >>> > >>> >> ICANN ? www.icann.org >>> > >>> >> Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228 >>> > >>> >> >>> > >>> >> >>> > >>> >

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Fw: Digital Africa 2016 Overview
by Matunda Nyanchama 27 Jan '16

27 Jan '16

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How Facebook Stumbled On Its Quest to Give Internet Away For Free
by Nanjira Sambuli 27 Jan '16

27 Jan '16

For those still keen on this issue. Goes back to acquisitions of Snaptu and Onavo. Very interesting. Memorable quote: ""You cannot present a marketing strategy as an important public policy in a country. If it's going to be a market strategy, then do it as a market strategy and we can deal with that. But when you mix it with the public policies, it's a whole world that opens that is not good." What shall it be, for Kenya? Btw, technology neutrality is listed as a principle in the National Broadband Strategy... http://www.buzzfeed.com/alexkantrowitz/how-facebooks-plan-to-give-the-world… Regards, Nanjira. Sent from my iPhone.

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BAKE condemns the arrest and intimidation of Kenyans online
by Jane Muthoni 26 Jan '16

26 Jan '16

Hello, This is a statement BAKE has released on the recent arrest and prosecution of Kenyans online. Read more here: http://www.blog.bake.co.ke/2016/01/24/bake-condemns-the-arrest-and-intimida… ---- Kind regards, Jane Muthoni | Administration Manager, Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) *T: 0733522229, 0704090471* | *personal - *0720 800927 e: muthoni(a)bake.or.ke w: bake.co.ke | b: blog.bake.co.ke <http://www.blog.bake.co.ke/> skype: muthoni.gachango | twitter: <http://twitter.com/uQweli> @cheekynoni <http://twitter.com/cheekynoni> On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 10:51 AM, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN > Application Rounds Open for ICANN56 (Bobs) > 2. Asanteni (Grace Githaiga) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2016 10:37:59 +0300 > From: Bobs <omondibob(a)gmail.com> > To: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Subject: [kictanet] Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fellowship and > NextGen@ICANN Application Rounds Open for ICANN56 > Message-ID: <5A50AFB1-29E2-4A0F-9CCE-19CF90188626(a)gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Listers, > > This is for your information. Thanks. > > B. > > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > > > From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> > > Date: January 23, 2016 at 8:33:05 AM GMT+3 > > To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> > > Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Application > Rounds Open for ICANN56 > > Reply-To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> > > > > FRANCAIS: La periode de demande de bourses pour les Programmes > NextGen@ICANN et Fellowship a d?but? ce 22 janvier 2016 pour prendre fin > le 19 F?vrier 2016. Les noms des candidats s?lectionn?s seront publi?s > lsur le site de l'ICANN le 25 mars 2016. Pour plus de d?tails, pri?re > visiter: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-22-en > > > > ENGLISH:lCANN launches the application rounds for both the NextGen@ICANN > and Fellowship Programs to participate in ICANN56 in Panama City, Panama in > June 2016. This round remains open until 19 February 2016 and successful > candidates will be announced on the ICANN website, 25 March 2016. Please > read more at https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-22-en > > > > Merci/thanks > > - > > Yaovi Atohoun > > Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager ? Africa > > ICANN ? www.icann.org > > Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228 > > > > >

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Re: [kictanet] BAKE condemns the arrest and intimidation of Kenyans online
by riva＠article19.org 26 Jan '16

26 Jan '16

Hi Waithaka, The MCK Act in Section 10 of the Second Schedule provides for Obscenity, taste and tone in reporting: (1) In general, persons subject to this Act shall not publish obscene or vulgar material unless such material contains a news. (2) Publication of photographs showing mutilated bodies, bloody incidents and abhorrent scenes shall be avoided unless the publication or broadcast of such photographs will serve the public interest. (3) Where possible an alert shall be issued to warn viewers or readers of the information being published. Regards, Riva From: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> To: riva(a)article19.org Cc: "Waithaka Ngigi" <ngigi(a)at.co.ke>, info(a)mediadefence.org, "Jane Muthoni" <muthoni(a)bake.or.ke>, "Nani Jansen" <Nani.Jansen(a)mediadefence.org>, ddeya(a)lawyersofafrica.org, "Donald Deya" <donald.deya(a)gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 8:14:39 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] BAKE condemns the arrest and intimidation of Kenyans online Mwendwa, *IF* there's no such law, then there ought to be such a law. Waithaka Ngigi Alliance Technologies www.at.co.ke From: Mwendwa Kivuva Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 6:17 AM To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Cc: Nani.Jansen(a)mediadefence.org; Jane Muthoni; Donald Deya; info(a)mediadefence.org; Waithaka Ngigi; ddeya(a)lawyersofafrica.org Subject: Re: [kictanet] BAKE condemns the arrest and intimidation of Kenyans online On Jan 25, 2016 3:11 PM, "Waithaka Ngigi via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: > > Hi, > > Would like to ask, but don't those laws have a role to play in limiting propagation of offensive media? > > If anyone is arrested for sharing on social media, grossly photos of our dead soldiers; soldiers who are our brothers, sisters, husbands, wives, sons & daughters‎, then the fine and prison terms should be tripled from what they are as per the current law. Hi Ngigi, There is no such law. When when CORD, Article 19, and KNHRC challenged the constitutionality of the Security Laws Ammendment act 2014, the court ruled that it's unconstitutional to prosecute anybody for sharing photos, or any information that may jeopardise the security organ's operations. The media was urged to be responsible and self regulate, but it's not criminal to share such information. This one is done and dusted. There is no way a competent court in Kenya will prosecute anybody for sharing such information. Yesterday the police could not find grounds to prosecute Yasin Juma. The only provisions that stood in 2014 where those on surveillance; monitoring and interception of communication. The prohibition on the publication or broadcast of images of dead or injured people, which are “likely to cause fear and alarm in the general public, or disturb the peace”, was disproportionate. The Court found that there was no rational connection between the limitation on publication and the fight against terrorism.The Court further agreed that the criminalisation of the publication or broadcast of information ‘which undermines investigations or security operations” by the national police and defense forces would have a chilling effect on freedom of expression. The Court held that the effect of the prohibition would amount to “a blanket ban on publication of any security-related information without consulting the National Police Service”. And Nkaiseri and his ilk should be prosecuted for mistreating and harassing Kenyans. We should not live in fear, nor play into the hands and strategies of the enemy, Alshabab. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/riva%40article19.org 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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Re: [kictanet] BAKE condemns the arrest and intimidation of Kenyans online
by Ephraim Percy Kenyanito 26 Jan '16

26 Jan '16

Dear Listers, Jane and Ali, It is very unfortunate to hear of these case and arrests over last week and the weekend. What do you think is the best strategy for us to work together to challenge the constitutionality of these provisions of the 2013 law; "section 29 of the Kenya Information and Communications (KICA) Act (2009), as grounds for arrests and prosecution. Section 29, improper use of a telecommunication system, says that a person who by means of a licensed telecommunication system sends a message or other matter that is grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character; or (b) sends a message that he knows to be false for the purpose of causing annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety to another person; commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding Ksh. 50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, or both." In my opinion, this provision is vague and in contravention with Customary International Law, I refer to *The Sunday Times v The United Kingdom* where the European Court of Human Rights stated that the law must be of ‘sufficient precision to enable the citizen to regulate his conduct.’ In December 2014, the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights ruled that imprisonment for defamation violates the right to freedom of expression while criminal laws should only be used in restricted circumstances. The Court ordered Burkina Faso to change its criminal defamation laws. Though this case was about criminal defamation, the principle might be interpreted to be the same regarding criminal restriction of free speech: http://www.mediadefence.org/news/african-court-delivers-landmark-ruling-cri… In May 2015, In its first judgment on free speech, the East African Court of Justice ruled that restrictions on the press imposed through Burundi’s 2013 Press Law violate the right to press freedom and the right to freedom of expression. ( http://www.mediadefence.org/news/east-african-court-condemns-burundi-press-… ) I think it is that time that we need to brainstorm the best strategy for challenging these provisions in the Kenyan courts and maybe an appeal at the EAC and AU level as from December 2014, they are very interested to set precedent in this area. Please see something, I wrote on my personal blog at the beginning of 2014 regarding these laws: https://thediaryofaglobalcitizen.wordpress.com/2014/03/04/lets-get-real-abo… P.S- I have copied Donald Deya from the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU) who acted on behalf of the Burundi Journalists’ Union, and Henry and Riva from Article 19 given their experience litigating such cases and MLDI’s Legal Director Nani Jansen given their experience with the Burkina Faso case. -- Best Regards, *Ephraim Percy Kenyanito* Sub-Saharan Africa Policy Analyst Access Now | accessnow.org tel: (+254)-786-191-930/ (+254)-751-804-120 @ekenyanito PGP: E6BA8DC1 Fingerprint: B0FA394AF73DEB7AA1FDC7360CFED26DE6BA8DC1 *Subscribe *to the Access Now Express <https://www.accessnow.org/campaign/#sign-up>, our weekly newsletter on digital rights *Sign up* for our action alerts <https://www.accessnow.org/campaign/> On 25 January 2016 at 12:03, Ali Hussein via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Jane > > Thanks for sharing. This paragraph in the article stands out:- > > "Police have frequently used section 29 of the Kenya Information and > Communications (KICA) Act (2009), as grounds for arrests and prosecution. > Section 29, improper use of a telecommunication system, says that a person > who by means of a licensed telecommunication system sends a message or > other matter that is grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or > menacing character; or (b) sends a message that he knows to be false for > the purpose of causing annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety to > another person; commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a > fine not exceeding Ksh. 50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding > three months, or both." > > So sending a message that causes annoyance, inconvenience or needless > anxiety is now a criminal offense? > > If we continue to be intimidated by this then I fear most listers on this > list have been offenders many times over. > > As a country we need to review how we engage and of course decency, > decorum and etiquette should be foremost in our minds when we post on > social media. The question is how do we deal with supposed offenders. And > what measurement do we use? > > > *Ali Hussein* > *Principal* > *Hussein & Associates* > +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > > Skype: abu-jomo > > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim > <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> > > Blog: www.alyhussein.com > > "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking > what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi > > Sent from my iPad > > On 25 Jan 2016, at 11:34 AM, Jane Muthoni via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Hello, > > This is a statement BAKE has released on the recent arrest and prosecution > of Kenyans online. Read more here: > http://www.blog.bake.co.ke/2016/01/24/bake-condemns-the-arrest-and-intimida… > > ---- > > Kind regards, > > Jane Muthoni | Administration Manager, Bloggers Association of Kenya > (BAKE) > > *T: 0733522229, 0704090471* | *personal - *0720 800927 > e: muthoni(a)bake.or.ke w: bake.co.ke | b: blog.bake.co.ke > <http://www.blog.bake.co.ke/> > > skype: muthoni.gachango | twitter: <http://twitter.com/uQweli> @cheekynoni > <http://twitter.com/cheekynoni> > > >

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(no subject)
by Nanjira Sambuli 26 Jan '16

26 Jan '16

Question is, can the practice be stopped? So many people in the field have come to associate research with per diems, and the remuneration rates just keep going up. It's like we pay for these insights, but it's a trade off that has become acceptable because research has predominantly been extractive, whether conducted by visiting or local researchers. One of the things we've been working on at iHub Research is ensuring we go back to the field and share findings from these studies with the very people who generate insights. And while it may not directly translate to income, the effort has been well received so far. Regards, Nanjira. Sent from my iPhone. > On 26 Jan 2016, at 00:32, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: How To Stop Paying Per Diems for ICT4D Project > Participation? (Beryl Aidi) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:27:34 +0300 > From: Beryl Aidi <bee.aidi(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] How To Stop Paying Per Diems for ICT4D Project > Participation? > Message-ID: > <CAMHs+OgSbfk2-nA0_5FEZ0H-H73iMFYjT9xaM71h-rwPLrgK6A(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Thanks Nanjira > > Great piece. I think per diems for participation, not just in ICT4D > projects, but all NGO and government related projects should be highly > discouraged. It kills the real spirit of cooperation and passion. I think > only real costs should be considered eg out-of-location transport and > accomodation. > > On Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 9:38 PM, Nanjira Sambuli via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Ali, Walu, this reminds me of a conversation on PDPM: Per Diem Policy >> Making. >> >> >> How To Stop Paying Per Diems for ICT4D Project Participation? >> <http://ictworks.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=84e9f392a668e74df589375c7…> *By >> Wayan Vota on January 25, 2016* >> >> [image: ict4d-per-diem] >> >> In the research article Paying Per Diems for ICT4D Project Participation: >> A Sustainability Challenge >> <http://ictworks.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=84e9f392a668e74df589375c7…> >> by Terje Aksel Sanner and Johan Ivar S?b? of Univeristy of Oslo, Norway, >> the authors note what we all have experienced. >> >> By paying for attention, ICT4D projects obtain immediate responses from an >> understaffed government system, which sooner or later will have to retract >> its attention to cater to other equally important tasks. Yet for ICT4D >> practitioners, the number of workshops and participants are measurable >> indicators by which projects are evaluated, and are crucial to obtain, >> keep, and grow international donor funding. >> [image: per-deim-ict4d] >> <http://ictworks.us4.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=84e9f392a668e74df589375c…> >> The researchers note that the use of per diems to attract project >> participation is certainly not the only obstacle to ICT4D sustainability. >> Other obstacles include: >> >> - Underdeveloped technology and support infrastructure. >> - Technical bias of projects to focus on the technology vs. the users. >> - Lack of alignment of interests between projects and users. >> - Pilot project orientation, or ?pilotitis?. >> >> However, the researchers contend that per diem is a contributing factor >> that has not received its fair share of attention, and per diem is a >> complicating factor that may induce recipients to abstain from critiquing >> unsustainable interventions. >> >> But how to combat this issue when civil servants expect that their low >> salary positions will be enhanced by workshops with monetary incentives >> such as per diems, which are perceived as legitimate income? If ICT4D >> practitioners don?t pay per diems, and others do, their projects may seem >> to have less user engagement and adoption, which would directly threaten >> project sustainability in the short-term, much less the long term. >> Two Possible Ways to Stop Paying Per Diems >> >> The researchers argue that on-the-job training is a viable option, >> especially for refresher training. It allows for ICT4D practitioners to: >> >> - Perform a reality check on the intervention. >> - Identify the right people for training. >> - Become sensitive to participants? actual work practices. >> - Learn how technology innovations may coexist with equipment and >> routines already in place. >> >> Of course, on-site training can be more costly in time, effort, and >> funding and sometimes it is unrealistic due to the sheer number of >> potential users. However, the main barrier to adoption could be the >> perception that it?s unfair because it cheats participants out of >> ?legitimate? allowances. >> >> They say that another way to strengthen the capacity of local institutions >> is for donors to establish a shared pool of financial resources and >> technical assistance that stretches beyond the lifespan of individual >> projects in close collaboration with ministerial functionaries. This >> resource pool would be utilized by ICT4D projects to cultivate public >> sector structures that can implement policies and harmonize ICT4D projects >> over time. >> What is Your Opinion? >> >> We can all agree that paying per diems creates false incentives for ICT4D >> project participation, and the practice should stop. But how to do it? >> Should we focus on on-the-job training and shared local resource pools? Or >> is that a fool?s errand and we should do something else? If so, what? >> >> What has worked for you? What hasn?t? *Please tell us in the comments >> <http://ictworks.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=84e9f392a668e74df589375c…>* >> . >> Do You Agree? Share Your Opinion >> <http://ictworks.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=84e9f392a668e74df589375c…> >> on ICTworks >> Recent ICTworks Posts Please RSVP Now: How Can We Use IoT for Development? >> <http://ictworks.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=84e9f392a668e74df589375c7…> >> How Can We Harness the Internet of Things for Global Development? >> <http://ictworks.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=84e9f392a668e74df589375c7…> >> 5 Insights from MERL Tech >> <http://ictworks.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=84e9f392a668e74df589375c…> >> Be Honest: You Hate Free Basics Because It?s Facebook >> <http://ictworks.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=84e9f392a668e74df589375c…> >> Please RSVP Now for Digital Development: From Principle to Practice >> <http://ictworks.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=84e9f392a668e74df589375c…> >> Thanks for your interest in ICTworks - an ICT4D practitioner community. >> ICTworks is an initiative of Inveneo and FHI 360. >> >> *Our mailing address is:* >> ICTworks >> 972 Mission Street >> 5th Floor >> San Francisco, CA 94103 >> >> Add us to your address book >> <http://ictworks.us4.list-manage.com/vcard?u=84e9f392a668e74df589375c7&id=08…> >> >> >> Want to change how you receive these emails? >> You can update your preferences >> <http://ictworks.us4.list-manage2.com/profile?u=84e9f392a668e74df589375c7&id…> >> or unsubscribe from this list >> <http://ictworks.us4.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=84e9f392a668e74df589375c7…> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bee.aidi%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. > > > > -- > Beryl > *********************************************** > Darkness cannot put out the Light. It can only make God brighter. ?Author > Unknown. >

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How To Stop Paying Per Diems for ICT4D Project Participation?
by Nanjira Sambuli 26 Jan '16

26 Jan '16

Ali, Walu, this reminds me of a conversation on PDPM: Per Diem Policy Making. > > > > How To Stop Paying Per Diems for ICT4D Project Participation? > By Wayan Vota on January 25, 2016 > > > In the research article Paying Per Diems for ICT4D Project Participation: A Sustainability Challenge by Terje Aksel Sanner and Johan Ivar Sæbø of Univeristy of Oslo, Norway, the authors note what we all have experienced. > > By paying for attention, ICT4D projects obtain immediate responses from an understaffed government system, which sooner or later will have to retract its attention to cater to other equally important tasks. Yet for ICT4D practitioners, the number of workshops and participants are measurable indicators by which projects are evaluated, and are crucial to obtain, keep, and grow international donor funding. > > The researchers note that the use of per diems to attract project participation is certainly not the only obstacle to ICT4D sustainability. Other obstacles include: > > Underdeveloped technology and support infrastructure. > Technical bias of projects to focus on the technology vs. the users. > Lack of alignment of interests between projects and users. > Pilot project orientation, or “pilotitis”. > However, the researchers contend that per diem is a contributing factor that has not received its fair share of attention, and per diem is a complicating factor that may induce recipients to abstain from critiquing unsustainable interventions. > > But how to combat this issue when civil servants expect that their low salary positions will be enhanced by workshops with monetary incentives such as per diems, which are perceived as legitimate income? If ICT4D practitioners don’t pay per diems, and others do, their projects may seem to have less user engagement and adoption, which would directly threaten project sustainability in the short-term, much less the long term. > > Two Possible Ways to Stop Paying Per Diems > The researchers argue that on-the-job training is a viable option, especially for refresher training. It allows for ICT4D practitioners to: > > Perform a reality check on the intervention. > Identify the right people for training. > Become sensitive to participants’ actual work practices. > Learn how technology innovations may coexist with equipment and routines already in place. > Of course, on-site training can be more costly in time, effort, and funding and sometimes it is unrealistic due to the sheer number of potential users. However, the main barrier to adoption could be the perception that it’s unfair because it cheats participants out of “legitimate” allowances. > > They say that another way to strengthen the capacity of local institutions is for donors to establish a shared pool of financial resources and technical assistance that stretches beyond the lifespan of individual projects in close collaboration with ministerial functionaries. This resource pool would be utilized by ICT4D projects to cultivate public sector structures that can implement policies and harmonize ICT4D projects over time. > > What is Your Opinion? > We can all agree that paying per diems creates false incentives for ICT4D project participation, and the practice should stop. But how to do it? Should we focus on on-the-job training and shared local resource pools? Or is that a fool’s errand and we should do something else? If so, what? > > What has worked for you? What hasn’t? Please tell us in the comments. > > Do You Agree? Share Your Opinion on ICTworks > Recent ICTworks Posts > Please RSVP Now: How Can We Use IoT for Development? > How Can We Harness the Internet of Things for Global Development? > 5 Insights from MERL Tech > Be Honest: You Hate Free Basics Because It’s Facebook > Please RSVP Now for Digital Development: From Principle to Practice > Thanks for your interest in ICTworks - an ICT4D practitioner community. ICTworks is an initiative of Inveneo and FHI 360. > > Our mailing address is: > ICTworks > 972 Mission Street > 5th Floor > San Francisco, CA 94103 > > Add us to your address book > > > Want to change how you receive these emails? > You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list >

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KICTANET Cocktail
by Esther Wanjau 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

Hallo members, Please click below to watch a short clip of the cocktail held on Friday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVvBD0wQYN8 Esther WanjauDirectorate of Information Ministry of Information, Communications & Technology email: ewanjau(a)information.go.ke

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] paper on Internet fragmentation
by Barrack Otieno 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

Lister's, This is for your information. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: William Drake <wjdrake(a)gmail.com> Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2016 18:46:50 +0100 Subject: [Internet Policy] paper on Internet fragmentation To: InternetPolicy(a)elists.isoc.org Hi Sorry for cross-posting to a couple lists, but in case anyone here is interested: at the WEF annual meeting that just concluded, a paper by myself, Vint Cerf and Wolfgang Kleinwachter was released. "Internet Fragmentation: An Overview" is a mapping exercise to help set the stage for further discussions, and an argument for a broad multidimensional approach to fragmentation that in a sense parallels the approach advocated in the IG definition debate of a decade ago. The paper is at http://www.weforum.org/reports/internet-fragmentation-an-overview <http://www.weforum.org/reports/internet-fragmentation-an-overview>. The paper was discussed a bit at a couple sessions and we did an Issue Briefing discussion with Estonia President Toomas Ilves, Jonathan Zittrain of Harvard, and myself, video of which is at http://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2016/sess… <http://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2016/sess…>. Best, Bill ************************************************************* William J. Drake International Fellow & Lecturer Media Change & Innovation Division, IPMZ University of Zurich, Switzerland william.drake(a)uzh.ch <mailto:william.drake@uzh.ch> (direct), wjdrake(a)gmail.com <mailto:wjdrake@gmail.com> (lists), www.williamdrake.org <http://www.williamdrake.org/> The Working Group on Internet Governance - 10th Anniversary Reflections New book at https://www.apc.org/en/WGIG <https://www.apc.org/en/WGIG> ************************************************************* -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Re: [kictanet] Asanteni
by nnfeischools 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

Thanks Grace and the team who planned it. It was a great event. Let's have more JaneOn Jan 24, 2016 10:47, Grace Githaiga via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Dear Listers > > This is a quick note to thank those of you who attended the cocktail this last Friday to meet with our new CS and the two PSs and present the wishlist attached. > > It was a great opportunity and the fact that so many of your wanted to ask questions means we need to continuously talk to our leaders, and agree on how to continue developing the sector for the good of this nation. > > We will in due course share the plans for the next steps. > > Have a great week. > > Rgds > GG for the organizing team (Grace B, Liz Orembo, Barrack,Kivuva,Kapiyo, Walu and Ali)

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Certified Mobile Developer - Android (To post as is)
by brian musila 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

Hi, We have the pleasure to inform you that at @iLabAfrica, Strathmore University is organizing a 3 months Certificate in Mobile Development for the Android platform. The program will run from Feb 19 2016 to April 29th 2016. The course targets Form four Leavers and Undergraduate students with a passion for Programming. The tuition cost of the course is Kshs 75,000/= which can either be paid in full or in installments based on an agreement with the course administrators. The course will focus on helping the students to become android application developers and release high-quality applications to the marketplace. Learn about the various stages of development on the Android platform and study topics related to User Interface, application services, permissions and security, graphics and video resources, data persistence, mobile application marketing, application hosting and more. Upon completion of the Certificate program, students will have acquired: - The basic techniques required for developing apps for the Android OS platform that meet market needs - Communication skills that will enable them pitch their ideas to investors - Proposal writing skills for the applications that they are building and how to change their applications from a simple idea into a business. We would be honored if you would refer students to attend this event. Please let me know at your convenience if you will be able to send any participants or if you can refer other interested students. Registration for the training can be done by following this link: Register Here For further questions, comments and/or suggestions, please contact the event coordinators: (Tracy Weru and Brian Musila) Tracy Weru,Cell: (+254) 0724 239 020email: tweru(a)strathmore.edu Kind Regards Brian M. Musila Tel: +254 711 804 539

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FinTech Executive Position
by Ali Hussein 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

Listers A reputable financial institution is looking to recruit a Senior FinTech Professional as Head of Channels to drive uptake of FinTech based products. Inbox me with your CV at Ali(a)Hussein.me.ke <http://hussein.me.ke/> *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> Blog: www.alyhussein.com Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with.

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Asanteni
by Grace Githaiga 24 Jan '16

24 Jan '16

Dear Listers This is a quick note to thank those of you who attended the cocktail this last Friday to meet with our new CS and the two PSs and present the wishlist attached. It was a great opportunity and the fact that so many of your wanted to ask questions means we need to continuously talk to our leaders, and agree on how to continue developing the sector for the good of this nation. We will in due course share the plans for the next steps. Have a great week. RgdsGG for the organizing team (Grace B, Liz Orembo, Barrack,Kivuva,Kapiyo, Walu and Ali)

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Application Rounds Open for ICANN56
by Bobs 24 Jan '16

24 Jan '16

Listers, This is for your information. Thanks. B. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> > Date: January 23, 2016 at 8:33:05 AM GMT+3 > To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> > Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Application Rounds Open for ICANN56 > Reply-To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> > > FRANCAIS: La periode de demande de bourses pour les Programmes NextGen@ICANN et Fellowship a débuté ce 22 janvier 2016 pour prendre fin le 19 Février 2016. Les noms des candidats sélectionnés seront publiés lsur le site de l'ICANN le 25 mars 2016. Pour plus de détails, prière visiter: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-22-en > > ENGLISH:lCANN launches the application rounds for both the NextGen@ICANN and Fellowship Programs to participate in ICANN56 in Panama City, Panama in June 2016. This round remains open until 19 February 2016 and successful candidates will be announced on the ICANN website, 25 March 2016. Please read more at https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-22-en > > Merci/thanks > - > Yaovi Atohoun > Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager – Africa > ICANN – www.icann.org > Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228 > >

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Connected Kenya Theme Feedback
by Phyllis Nyambura 22 Jan '16

22 Jan '16

Dear Listers, On behalf of the ICT Authority, I would wish to thank all of you who gave their thoughts and views on the Connected Kenya agenda on barriers that exists in the achievement of ‘self-services’ to mwananchi in Kenya. Your comments were very valuable and insightful and will go along way in informing the event program. The event takes place on 21st to 24th March and we will be enlisting for your participation soon. We grouped the comments as below: [image: Inline image 1] > >> >> Enjoy your weekend. Regards, Phyllis Nyambura Communications The ICT Authority Telposta Towers, 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave P.O. Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya t: + 254-020-2211960/62 | m: + 254 (0) 789396433 | e: pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke Email: info(a)ict.go.ke or communications(a)ict.go.ke Visit: www.icta.go.ke <http://www.ict.go.ke/> Become a fan: www.facebook.com/ICTAuthorityKE <http://www.facebook.com/kenyaictboard> Follow us on twitter: @ICTAuthorityKE --------------------- -- ICT Authority Telposta Towers 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 20 2211960 www.icta.go.ke

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KICTANet/Kenic Cocktail Program
by Grace Githaiga 22 Jan '16

22 Jan '16

Listers For those of you who confirmed, we look forward to seeing you this evening. Below is the program. RgdsGG KICTANet/Kenic Cocktail Program Serena Hotel January 22, 2016 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm. 6:30-7:00pm: Arrival Registration 7:00-7:05 Welcome Remarks - Kris Senanu, Chair KENIC 7:05-7:15: Setting the scene - Prof. Bitange Ndemo 7.15-7.30 Overview of Stakeholder WishList - J. Walubengo, Multimedia University 7:30:-7:35: Handover 'Ceremony' of the Wish List to Cabinet Secretary 3 Minutes Speeches/Remarks from Key Stakeholders' Civil Society Grace Githaiga, KICTANet Media Dr. Hanningtone Gaya - Chair, Media Owners Association Industry Kris Senanu, Chair KENIC Domain Names Kariba Moko, Domain Registrars Association of Kenya (DRAKE) Key Speeches by Guests Principal Secretary, Broadcast &Telecomms Sammy Itemere Principal Secretary, ICT & Innovations Victor Kyalo Keynote Address Cabinet Secretary, Joe Mucheru Vote of Thanks Alice Munyua, Africa Union Commission

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Africa's Boom IS NOT Over
by Eric M K Osiakwan 22 Jan '16

22 Jan '16

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/africas-boom-over-eric-osiakwan <https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/africas-boom-over-eric-osiakwan> Eric here Eric M.K Osiakwan +233244386792 "Accraboy" 4 Skype @eosiakwan 4 Twitter about.me/ericosiakwan

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Invitation to a KICTANet/KENIC Cocktail, January 22, 2016 at Serena Hotel
by Grace Githaiga 21 Jan '16

21 Jan '16

ListersGreetings. On behalf of KICTANet and KENIC, we would like to invite you to cocktail in which the community will meet the new ICT Cabinet Secretary and the two Ps (ICT and Innovation, and Broadcasting and Telecommunications). This is scheduled for January 22, 2016 starting at 6.30 pm to 9.00pm at the Nairobi Serena Hotel. During the cocktail, a 2016 ICT wish list crowd sourced from the community will be presented. The proposed agenda is as follows: Introductory remarks Welcome remarks Setting the scene Key speakers: ICT CS and the two PSs Highlights and handing over of the crowd sourced 2016 wish list Vote of thanks We have limited places. We therefore request that for logistical purposes, you kindly reserve a place here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-100-days-wish-list-for-ministry-of-ict-t… by Wednesday January 20, 2016. The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multistakeholder 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. The Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC) is the entity charged with the management and the administration of the dot ke Country Code Top-Level Domain (.ke ccTLD) name. KENIC manages the Kenyan Domain Name Space by administering .ke in an effective, transparent and equitable manner, in the interest of the Kenyan Internet community and in conformity with global Internet policies. Do not hesitate to get in touch with me if you need further clarification. I can be reached on phone number 0722701495 or on email ggithaiga(a)kictanet.or.ke, or ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com. RgdsGrace for the organising team.

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ICT Authority request on Connected Kenya
by Grace Githaiga 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

Good morning Listers I have received a request from the ICT Authority on the topic of Connected Kenya. Connected Kenya this year wants to explore the theme of getting Citizen to “Self Serve” through provision of e-government services. The theme is “Bridging the service gap” In the spirit of consultation, and in recognizing the valuable ideas from the different sectors of the community, the ICT Authority would like to get industry thoughts and views on what they perceive as barriers to the achievement of ‘self-services’ to mwananchi in Kenya. What can government do in terms of policies, implementation of projects, engagement to further this agenda? And what role does the Private sector also play and how can both come together to further the interest of getting the citizen to access services at the comfort of their homes? We request that for the next five days, you kindly feel feel free to contribute and help the Authority shape up the agenda for this important conference. Phyllis from ICTA will collate all your ideas. Asanteni sana. RgdsGrace

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Re: [kictanet] You're invited to First 100 days wish list for Ministry of ICT (Feb 18, 2016 - Feb 22, 2016)
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 19 Jan '16

19 Jan '16

Dear AllI have noted from the program that you dont have a speaker from the media. I would wish to speak as a representative of the new mediaI am now the Chairperson for the Kenya Women Media Owners Association Jane On Tuesday, January 19, 2016 1:52 PM, Network of non- formal Educational institutions <nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com> wrote: Dear AllI have noted you dont have a speaker from the media. I would wish to speak as a representative of the new mediaI am now the Chairperson for the Kenya Women Media Owners Association Jane On Tuesday, January 19, 2016 1:50 PM, Network of non- formal Educational institutions <nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com> wrote: On Monday, January 18, 2016 11:57 AM, Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANET) <invite(a)eventbrite.com> wrote: | | | | | | | | | | Hello Jane, You are invited to the following event: First 100 days wish list for Ministry of ICT Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: | | Friday, January 22, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (EAT) Nairobi Serena Hotel P. O. Box 46302 Processional Way Nairobi City, 00100 Kenya View Map | | | | Attend Event | | | Share this event: | | | | | | A new Cabinet team was appointed at the Ministry of the ICT. The community has a wishlist for the new team on which they want them to consider implementing for the first 100 days. The event will be graced by the Cabinet Secretary and the Principle Secretaries. Share this event on Facebook and Twitter We hope you can make it! Cheers, Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANET) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | This invitation was sent to nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com by Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANET) the organizer. To stop receiving invitations from this organizer, you can unsubscribe. Eventbrite, Inc. | 155 5th St, 7th Floor | San Francisco, CA 94103 | | |

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Telcos to pay more into USF kitty
by Mwendwa Kivuva 19 Jan '16

19 Jan '16

http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Telcos-to-pay-more-for-ICT-access-fund/-/9… Telecom firms will need to dig deeper into their pockets to fund a Sh100 billion programme aimed at providing ICT services in marginalised areas. Canadian firm Intelecon Research and Consultancy Ltd, which is carrying out a new study on ICT access gaps on behalf of the Communications Authority (CA), said operators have so far contributed only Sh2.9 billion against the target. The firm will deliver to the CA the results of the study by February 2016, when the programme is expected to be formally launched. The study, which is benchmarked against best practices in Uganda, Tanzania and Pakistan, will help the CA to implement the Universal Service Fund (USF) that aims to close the ICT access gap in the country. Intelecon is expected to develop an interactive online portal showing where the gaps exist as well as determine the exact cost of rolling out the services. “USF levies will total Sh6.9 billion to Sh10 billion in the next 10 years,” stated the Intel -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh

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Re: [kictanet] ICT Authority request on Connected Kenya
by memakunat＠yahoo.com 18 Jan '16

18 Jan '16

@Machuhi, I like your argument, its more conservative and embraces the greatest non diminitive natural resource Africa has ever had. (solar energy) -original message- Subject: Re: [kictanet] ICT Authority request on Connected Kenya From: Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: 01/18/2016 12:44 PM To add on to Barracks solid observations I'd say that for eGovernment services to work the experience of using that service MUST be seamless and as easy to use as saying ABC. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad > On 18 Jan 2016, at 12:05 PM, K Machuhi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Dear Grace, > > Connectivity is key, and as Barrack Otieno pointed out, we have little to show outside the urban centers. > The scattered nature of households makes infrastructure very difficult to reach all. (Those who were responsible for post-independence 'land settlements' were big failures to our country as they sowed seed for endless land demarcation and scattered households.) > > Besides accessibility (roads), the next key is connectivity (phones, internet). Connectivity requires energy availability. It is unbelievable the number of households not connected to the grid even as they are technically in on-grid areas. > We need a universally distributed power source (solar) at household level as mainstream. ICT solutions available today can make solar a utility. > > > Regards, > > K. Machuhi > >> On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 10:56 AM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> Good morning Listers >> >> I have received a request from the ICT Authority on the topic of Connected Kenya. >> >> >> Connected Kenya this year wants to explore the theme of getting Citizen to “Self Serve” through provision of e-government services. The theme is “Bridging the service gap” >> >> >> >> In the spirit of consultation, and in recognizing the valuable ideas from the different sectors of the community, the ICT Authority would like to get industry thoughts and views on what they perceive as barriers to the achievement of ‘self-services’ to mwananchi in Kenya. >> >> >> >> What can government do in terms of policies, implementation of projects, engagement to further this agenda? And what role does the Private sector also play and how can both come together to further the interest of getting the citizen to access services at the comfort of their homes? >> >> >> >> We request that for the next five days, you kindly feel feel free to contribute and help the Authority shape up the agenda for this important conference. Phyllis from ICTA will collate all your ideas. >> >> >> >> Asanteni sana. >> >> >> >> Rgds >> >> Grace >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kmachuhi%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 > > 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. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/memakunat%40yahoo.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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ICT Authority request on Connected Kenya
by Nanjira Sambuli 18 Jan '16

18 Jan '16

Good points raised thus far. iHub Research conducted a study in 2014, assessing how ICTs facilitate/hinder two-way interaction between citizens and governments in four key areas: access to information, tracking corruption, monitoring/accessing government service delivery, and citizen participation. The study was carried out in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. In Kenya, we looked at Nairobi and Nakuru (where infrastructure to support access to eGovernment services exists to some extent), and very interesting insights emerged. A one page summary on the study’s findings and recommendations is accessible here <http://www.ihub.co.ke/ict4gov>. The full report can be downloaded here <http://www.ihub.co.ke/downloads/ict_4_gov_report.pdf>; the report is in an easy-to-read format, highlighting citizen’s voices and anecdotes on their interactions with ICTs). Key points: 1. SMS and radio are still king! To disseminate information, raise awareness to many, and especially in rural areas, those two mechanisms remain the most effective. And, as Grace pointed out, if SMS queries can be sent at no cost to users, then many citizens are likely to leverage them. Recommendation: Non-Internet based ICTs used in governance such as mobile phones and radios need to be integrated more in ICT and governance initiatives since they are the most widely used and most accessible. 2. User experience on government websites: "Citizens only visit governance-related sites that are a priority for their needs at a specific time, and even then, they reported that the websites are clunky and ugly. User experience is not a key factor in the creation of these websites. “ The iTax platform and KRA website were a common reference on this. Recommendation: embrace user experience considerations <http://www.ihub.co.ke/uxlab> before deploying or upgrading ICT tools. 3. Design- reality gap: "citizen consultations do not seem to inform the creation or prioritization of eGovernment efforts.” Recommendation: The design of ICT initiatives in governance that are meant to facilitate two-way interaction between citizens and government should include the input of citizens who are intended to use them. 4. A major hurdle faced in the deployment and use of ICT tools in governance is a lack of trust in the government, as well as apathy among citizens that is brought about by perceived government failure to respond to complaints or issues raised along various governance lines. As one FGD participant put it: “If my going to the office, physical presence, does not inspire the [government] official to act on a problem, how will communication using their websites or Facebook be different?” Recommendation: eGovernment services need to activate interaction and feedback mechanisms, including transparent response mechanisms to queries raised or complaints. (Government officials indicated that resources to facilitate this are often lacking). 5. Lack of involvement of citizens (who are the primary target/end users of most of the ICT tools for governance) in the development of ICTs for governance leads to poor prioritization of the citizens’ needs. Awareness creation about the existence of these tools, why and how they should be used is not done by the implementers of the tools. We hope that the study’s findings and recommendations prove useful. > On 18 Jan 2016, at 13:03, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > ICT Authority request on Connected Kenya Regards, Nanjira Sambuli Research Lead iHub <http://www.ihub.co.ke/> | Research <http://www.ihub.co.ke/research> | UXLab <http://www.ihub.co.ke/uxlab> | Consulting <http://www.ihub.co.ke/consulting> Mobile: +254722481566 Skype: nanjirasambuli | Twitter: @NiNanjira

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] An Introduction to the IANA Functions Now Available in 7 Languages
by Barrack Otieno 18 Jan '16

18 Jan '16

Listers, This might be of interest. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2016 08:22:17 +0000 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] An Introduction to the IANA Functions Now Available in 7 Languages To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> FRANCAIS: Pour savoir plus sur les fonctionS IANA, vous pouvez telecharger le document en allant sur le lien en FRANCAIS à l'adresse https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/beginners-guides-2012-03-06-en. ENGLISH: You can download the booklet on IANA fucntions at https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/beginners-guides-2012-03-06-en. Thanks - Yaovi Atohoun Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager Africa ICANN www.icann.org Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228 -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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30 Years of Engineering the Internet
by Michuki Mwangi 16 Jan '16

16 Jan '16

Hello, Thirty years ago this week (16-17 January 1986) the very first meeting of what was to become the IETF was held. (You can take a peek at the proceedings here: http://www.ietf.org/proceedings/01.pdf) As you know, the IETF generally aims to be very focused on “getting the work done” and not big on ceremony. So nothing like a major retrospective is planned. However, various IETF milestones will be recognized over the coming year—starting today. To mark the occasion of the first meeting, IETF Chair Jari Arkko has published a blog post: https://www.ietf.org/blog/2016/01/30-years-of-engineering-the-internet/ You can additional blogs and posts on the Internet Society website http://www.internetsociety.org Happy Birthday to the IETF. Best regards, Michuki.

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] NEWS: The Internet Society Pledges Support to African Research and Education Networks
by Barrack Otieno 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Betel Hailu <hailu(a)isoc.org> Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 08:11:50 +0000 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] NEWS: The Internet Society Pledges Support to African Research and Education Networks To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Hi everyone- The Internet Society has just issued a press release highlighting on a new agreement it signed with the West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN), where it has announced its contribution of USD 120,000 to support African Research and Education Networks' (NREN) work in increasing their skills and improving their Internet infrastructure. WACREN and the Internet Society will be working with Ubuntunet and Arab States Research and Education Network (ASREN) to implement this project. This is the largest contribution that the Internet Society is making to African NRENs after its donation of networking equipment worth more than 170,000 USD to WACREN and ASREN back in 2013. Here's a link to the press release for more information: http://www.internetsociety.org/news/internet-society-pledges-support-africa… "Transforming education and research by promoting Internet Infrastructure and skills in Africa"- Blog post by the Internet Society African Regional bureau is out on: https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/africa-bureau-development/2016/01/tran… And on social media: https://www.facebook.com/ISOCAfrica/ https://twitter.com/ISOC_Africa Regards, Betel ________________________________________ Betel Hailu Communications Coordinator Africa Regional Bureau Internet Society (ISOC) www.InternetSociety.org<http://www.internetsociety.org/> Follow Us [Description: Macintosh HD:Users:betelhailu:Desktop:facebook.png] <https://www.facebook.com/ISOCAfrica> [Description: Macintosh HD:Users:betelhailu:Desktop:twitter.png] <https://twitter.com/ISOC_Africa> -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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SA will debate how to stop WhatsApp freeloading off local networks
by Josh Kinoti 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

http://qz.com/594278/south-africa-wants-to-regulate-whatsapp/

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Cyber Bill
by Josiah Mugambi 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/mobile/article/2000186538/new-law-tightens-n… Quite the uproar judging by the comments online.

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Deal flow at the Spark Venture Fund
by Mbugua Njihia 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

I have received many requests to give more insights into the deal pipeline of the million dollar fund so here we go! - http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/deal-flow-at-the-spark-venture-fund.ht… ................................................................................................................................................................. Business, more than any other occupation, is a continual dealing with the future; it is a continual calculation, an instinctive exercise in foresight. ᐧ

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Fwd: [InternetOrgs.Collaboration] IETF turns 30
by Barrack Otieno 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "IETF Chair" <chair(a)ietf.org> Date: Jan 14, 2016 11:27 PM Subject: [InternetOrgs.Collaboration] IETF turns 30 To: "I* Collaboration" <internetorgs.collaboration(a)elists.isoc.org> Cc: This week marks the 30th anniversary of the meeting that became the very first edition of IETF meetings now held three times per year. On 16-17 January 1986 in San Diego, California, 21 people attended what is now known as IETF 1. As we work on the day-to-day tasks needed to make the Internet work better, from time-to-time it is useful to consider our work on longer timescales. Here are my thoughts about the occasion: https://www.ietf.org/blog/2016/01/30-years-of-engineering-the-internet/ And happy birthday, IETF, on Saturday! Jari _______________________________________________ InternetOrgs.Collaboration mailing list InternetOrgs.Collaboration(a)elists.isoc.org https://elists.isoc.org/mailman/listinfo/internetorgs.collaboration

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Cyberpolicy expert interested in human rights?
by Nanjira Sambuli 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Then this open call from Global Partners Digital might be for you: http://www.gp-digital.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/OpenCall_CCB.pdf <http://www.gp-digital.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/OpenCall_CCB.pdf> For more context: http://www.gp-digital.org/gpd-update/gpd-launches-new-global-programme-to-f… <http://www.gp-digital.org/gpd-update/gpd-launches-new-global-programme-to-f…> Regards, Nanjira Sambuli Research Lead iHub <http://www.ihub.co.ke/> | Research <http://www.ihub.co.ke/research> | UXLab <http://www.ihub.co.ke/uxlab> | Consulting <http://www.ihub.co.ke/consulting> Mobile: +254722481566 Skype: nanjirasambuli | Twitter: @NiNanjira

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Rotary International: 100 Peace Fellowship Scholarships | CoreTech Foundation: Apps for Humanity Competition
by WANGARI KABIRU 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Happy New Victorious Year 2016! I start by sharing the overflows from the gifts of the Christmas season. Please share with your networks as this may be the giftfor someone else for this new year! https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/get-involved/exchange-ideas/peace-fellow… https://herox.com/appsforhumanity Have a 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". RotaryInternational: 100 Peace Fellowship Scholarships | CoreTech Foundation: Apps for HumanityCompetition PS: Kenya's Dr.Sellah Nasimiyu King'oro of NCIC (National Cohesion and Integration Commission) sponsored by The Rotary Club of Westlands-Nairobi reported at the Rotary Peace Centre on 4th January in Bangkok having cliched one of the 100 competitive scholarships in 2015. Due to the competitive nature of this award, for consideration, applicants in Rotary District 9212 (Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan) are favorable with over 8years experience. https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/get-involved/exchange-ideas/peace-fellow… PeaceFellowship Application Eachyear, Rotary funds some of the world's most dedicated and brightestprofessionals to study at Rotary Peace Centers. Through training, study, andpractice, Rotary Peace Fellows become leaders and catalysts for peace andconflict resolution; many go on to careers in national governments, NGOs, themilitary, law enforcement, and international organizations like the United Nationsand World Bank."The world is in great need of more peace fellows who canwork hand in hand with governments and communities to counterbalance theoutbreak of war and conflict." – Abu Sufian Taj Elassfia,2011-13 Rotary Peace Fellow https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/get-involved/exchange-ideas/peace-fellow… Application process See the steps you need to take tocomplete your application process.Weare now accepting applications for the 2017-18 Rotary Peace Fellowshipsprogram. Follow these steps to ensure that your application receivesconsideration. 1. Review the application instructions and check the eligibilityrequirements and restrictions below before applying. Read the entireapplication before you begin.2. Thoroughly research the curriculum andprograms at each of the Rotary Peace Centers before starting your onlineapplication. You will be asked to rank the centers in order of importance.3. Master's degree applicants: Collectall academic transcripts, test scores, and any other documents required bypreferred universities as noted on the fellowship application. Allsupplementary materials must be in English. Certificate applicants:Academic transcripts or scores are not needed.4. Inform your local Rotarydistrict that you are applying for a peace fellowship, and request aninterview. District endorsement is required to complete the applicationprocess. TIP: Your local Rotary club can help you connect with yourdistrict. Use ClubFinder to locate the club nearest you. Club interviews and endorsements arestrongly encouraged but not required for applicants who have district support.5. Prior to interviews, fill out the applicationform, attach the required supplementary materials (test scores, academic orprofessional recommendations, essays), and submit them to your Rotarydistrict no later than 31 May.6. Complete an interview with districtrepresentatives. Districts must submit endorsed applications to The RotaryFoundation by 1 July.7. Receive notice of selection results inNovember. If you are chosen for a fellowship, you will receive the name of thePeace Center where you will study.8. Apply for admission to the universitywhere you will study. Being chosen for a fellowship does not mean you have beenadmitted to the university.APPLYNOW Eligibilityrequirements TheRotary Peace Fellowship is designed for professionals with work experience ininternational relations or peace and conflict prevention and resolution. Ourfellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit ofpeace.Applicantsmust also meet the following requirements: - Proficiency in English; proficiency in a second language is strongly recommended - Strong commitment to international understanding and peace as demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service - Excellent leadership skills - Master's degree applicants: minimum three years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, bachelor's degree - Certificate applicants: minimum five years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, strong academic background Eligibility restrictions RotaryPeace Fellowships may not be used for doctoral study. And the following peopleare not eligible for the master's degree program: - Active and honorary Rotary members - Employees of a Rotary club or district, Rotary International, or other Rotary entity - Spouses, lineal descendants (children or grandchildren by blood or legal adoption), spouses of lineal descendants, or ancestors (parents or grandparents by blood) of any living person in these categories - Former Rotary members and their relatives as described above (within 36 months of their resignation) Recipientsof Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships or professional development certificatefellowships must wait three years after completion of the scholarship orfellowship to apply for the master's degree program.RotaryPeace Fellows who have completed the master's degree program must wait fiveyears to apply for the certificate program. ===================================================================================https://herox.com/appsforhumanity CoreTechFoundation: Apps for Humanity Competition Call forSubmissions, Apps for Humanity Competition Hey innovators! Have an idea tosolve a humanitarian issue? Can it be built using our open source tools? Submityour ideas to win $20,000 USD. https://herox.com/appsforhumanity OverviewCoreTech Foundation built an applicationplatform called CORE to help nonprofits, developers, and entrepreneurs buildapplications that easily scale to impact hundreds of millions of lives. Thanksto the open source movement, we're placing traditionally expensive andsophisticated technology in the hands of the nonprofit world so they canimplement virtually any software-driven solution using our scalingplatform. HeroX has an awesome vision for social innovation and theirreach is incredible. Partnering with HeroX allows us to get CORE in the handsof some of the world's smartest people, so we're excited to see amazing ideascome from around the globe. The ProblemWe want to seenonprofits - the organizations that are dedicated to solving the world'spressing problems - create a large scale and lasting impact using technology.1. Technology isexpensive and nonprofits can't afford many existing solutions. 2. Tech companies typically focus their efforts on for-profit organizations. 3. Nonprofits don't know or don't think they need technology to achieveresults.The Challenge BreakthroughWe wantinnovative technology solutions to become commonplace in the nonprofit world,helping to solve issues that affect humanity.DurationThere will be twophases to the challenge: the ideation phase and the implementationphase. The ideation phase will last for three months, fromthe time registration opens until the final winner is announced. Theimplementation phase will last for six months, from the time registrationopens until the final winner is announced.How to Win the ChallengeThe winner mustsubmit an innovative and executable idea that helps solve an important issueaffecting humanity. The winning submission will effectively describe how ituses our CORE software platform to build out the proposed solution, what theidea adds to complement our platform's functionality, and how the idea differsfrom existing solutions aimed at addressing the same problem. NOTE:This competition is equally open to non-developers, who may submit high levelexplanations of how our software can help build out the proposedsolution. The winning ideawill be used to create the second part of the challenge: the implementationphase. The finalist and any other developers are welcome to build out thewinning idea. At that time, contestants will have an opportunity to use theCORE platform. Ultimately, our goal is to have a fully functioning finalproduct that can be deployed for use by relevant nonprofits.the deadline forthe Apps for Humanity Challenge is Feburary 15, 2016

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Vacancy: Chief Executive Officer- ICT Authority
by Phyllis Nyambura 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

*Listers,* The ICT Authority is looking to fill the position of the Chief Executive Officer. The advertisement was carried out in today’s local dailies. You can review the advertisement on http://www.icta.go.ke/chief-executive-officer-vacancy/ <http://www.icta.go.ke/chief-executive-officer-vacancy/> Applications should be made to: board.chairman(a)ict.go.ke <board.chairman(a)ict.go.ke> Applications must be submitted on or before *29th January 2016.* *Please share widely with your networks.* Kind Regards, Phyllis Nyambura Communication Writer The ICT Authority Telposta Towers, 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave P.O. Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya t: + 254-020-2211960/62 | m: + 254 (0) 789396433 | e: pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke Email: info(a)ict.go.ke or communications(a)ict.go.ke Visit: www.icta.go.ke <http://www.ict.go.ke/> Become a fan: www.facebook.com/ICTAuthorityKE <http://www.facebook.com/kenyaictboard> Follow us on twitter: @ICTAuthorityKE --------------------- -- ICT Authority Telposta Towers 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 20 2211960 www.icta.go.ke

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Re: [kictanet] Netflix KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
by Ali Hussein 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Linda Please see my responses against your comments Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad > On 13 Jan 2016, at 8:10 AM, Linda Ochieng <lindaochieng(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > I have been following your discussions here and my thoughts specifically on Netflix and online streaming are as follows: > > One, as a distributor of audio visual content, Netflix must adhere to the regulations governing distribution of such content in line with all the laws of the Republic of Kenya, irrespective of the type of medium they are using to make that content available to their target consumers. That is the only way the firm’s operations in the country can be legal. As you know, the law applies across the board and does not exempt foreign firms, or users of online platforms. Ali - Internet Governance issues are in play here and it's not cut and dried as you put. That's why you are seeing two regulators disagreeing. Why don't we then go ahead and also regulate all the other OTT (Over the Top) services like YouTube, Facebook video etc? > > Two, it is in interest of the country to protect our cyberspace against infiltration with content that is overly violent and damaging to our national values and morals and security. I a reliably informed that most of the movies distributed via some of these streaming services are rated as suitable for children, yet they have scenes that should not be shown to children. That is rather unfortunate, given that most of our children have access to the Internet. Whose interest are we protecting then when we support such content? Ali - There is no 'our cyberspace'. That's why it's called the World Wide Web. This suggestion to Balkanise the Internet is to the detriment of us all. We should fight it with all we have. > > Three and of even greater concern is the fact that British media reports have in fact indicated that some of the content circulating on these platforms requires secret codes to access, raising considerable suspicion as to what kind of information that is to be distributed in such an overt manner. What is the motive of making the information secret, beyond the subscription restrictions, we should ask? Ali - As Uhuru said - Policing should start with us. This business of us asking the government to decide for us everything even what we watch in our sitting rooms is a recipe for disaster. We don't want a Morality Police in our country. It starts with you and I. Let's desist from this mentality of 'Serikali saidia'! > > Four, there is concern over growing levels of pornographic material available in the country mainly originating from other countries. The source is online platforms. This should worry every good citizen. Radicalization is also one other major concern in online channels of content distribution. This is the reason why KFCB and CA should be given all the support they require by all stakeholders to ensure this kind of content is classified and regulated appropriately. In any case, who is not affected by these challenges? > Ali - True. It starts with us. Regulators are not supposed to enter our homes and police us. It's instructive that KFCB and CA are reading from the same script. > As I have said, everyone is bound by the law. As it is now, all content coming into the country is subject to the laws of Kenya. Without exception. Clearly then, if Netflix fails to submit their content for classification as expected by the law, their operations in Kenya will be illegal and must in that event face the full force of the laws of Kenya. Let us not be against regulation without considering its benefits to our country. Again true. However, regulators need to also understand that the script has changed. There is a new dispensation afoot. And they need to get on with the program. The days of the telegram are gone. The ITU as we know it also needs to reinvent itself. The CA fortunately is showing us positives (I'm willing to give them the benefit of doubt when it comes to some of the decisions and draft laws they come up. After all we are not perfect!) and they really need to continue in the same vein. > > Regards > > Linda > Amazon Tech Heights. Org

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Fwd: [afnog] African Telecoms Review for 2015
by David Njuki 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

2015 summary about the telecoms infrastructure on the continent. "It is also possible to see that China dominates the terrestrial fibre network industry in sub-Saharan Africa." Regards, David. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Steven G. Huter <sghuter(a)nsrc.org> Date: 14 January 2016 at 01:57 Subject: [afnog] African Telecoms Review for 2015 To: afnog(a)afnog.org Nice summary from Steve Song. https://manypossibilities.net/2016/01/africa-telecoms-infrastructure-in-201… Steve Huter _______________________________________________ afnog mailing list https://www.afnog.org/mailman/listinfo/afnog

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Netflix to be regulated by KFCB in Kenya
by Ngigi Waithaka 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Hi Listers, I just came across this http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Netflix-should-be-subject… Looks like the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) wants to regulate Netflix. I then wonder, is Netflix IN Kenya or is it allowing Kenyans to access it? When I think of DSTV, which I think is broadcast from SA, every film classification is as per the classification in SA. I don't think I have ever seen a film that implies a classification criteria that involves KFCB. -- *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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Re: [kictanet] Netflix, CS Mucheru speaks...
by Josh Kinoti 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Dear Listers, It's good to see that the CS has stepped in to give guidance to the matters. We will need a policy informed approach to regulation. And yes, the issues that many have raised are fundamental to the discussion. As such a knee-jerk response will not hack it. Hope now we can look at the best practices and formulate a robust policy that all OTT providers will be required to adhere to.

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eSIM for consumers—a game changer in mobile telecommunications?
by Ali Hussein 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Listers Very interesting article on telecoms. In 2011, Apple was granted a US patent to create a mobile-virtual-network-operator (MVNO) platform that would allow wireless networks to place bids for the right to provide their network services to Apple, which would then pass those offers on to iPhone customers. Three years later, in 2014, Apple released its own SIM card—the Apple SIM. Installed in iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 tablets in the United Kingdom and the United States, the Apple SIM allowed customers to select a network operator dynamically, directly from the device. This technology gave users more freedom with regard to network selection. It also changed the competitive landscape for operators. Industry players were somewhat resistant to such a high level of change, and the pushback may have been attributable to the fact that operators so heavily relied on the structure of distribution channels and contractual hardware subsidies. In fundamentally changing the way consumers use SIM cards, Apple’s new technology was sure to disrupt the model at the time. As a technology, e-SIM’s functionality is similar to that of Apple’s MVNO and SIM, since it also presents users with all available operator profiles. Unlike Apple’s technology, however, e-SIM enables dynamic over-the-air provisioning once a network is selected. Today, the industry is reacting much more favorably. One driver of the shift in sentiment is the recent focus on the push by the GSMA to align all ecosystem participants on a standardized reference architecture in order to introduce e-SIMs. What’s more, machine-to-machine (M2M) applications have used this architecture for built-in SIM cards for several years now with great success. Read on http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/telecommunications/E_SIM_for_consumers_a_g… Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad

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Netflix, CS Mucheru speaks...
by Mwendwa Kivuva 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Keep-hands-off-Netflix-for-now-orders-new-… “We want the businesses of OTTs to actually be based here. There is a huge debate as to whether we will be billing or charging Netflix, and I think OTT should feel comfortable to invest in Kenya,” “The government is responsible for regulation, policy will come from government then it will be regulated but this will take some time. Regulators have to wait.”- Mr Mucheru

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Paying more attention to hardware and the Internet of Things
by Ahmed Mohamed Maawy 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Listers, This may sound a bit like self promotion. But the idea is that we sat down as players of different innovation areas and we thought that it is about time we come up with ways to boost innovation in Hardware and Internet of Things. Although the concept does exist in our local innovation scene, its not being tackled head on. So we figured it would be wise to raise an initiative around it. So we are trying to form an initiative dubbed the IoT Developers Africa initiative and have outlined why it is key and strategic to the innovation sector in Sub Saharan Africa. More is explained here: https://letafricainnovate.wordpress.com/2016/01/13/announcing-the-iot-devel… -- *Ahmed Maawy* Executive Director - SwahiliBox / M-Power (CBO) Ambassador - Open Knowledge Director - Startup Grind Mombasa Software Developer - AJ+ / EveryLayer (KE) +254 714 960 627 Skype: ultimateprogramer swahilibox.co.ke www.okfn.org <http://okfn.org/> startupgrind.com ajplus.net www.everylayer.com

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 104, Issue 51
by Mark Kipyegon 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Collectively, do we really need rules and regulations to uphold "traditional values"? IMO this is a social issue and not something that requires technical controls. On 13/01/2016 15:34, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > Having said that, notice how this conversation is slowly turning to a > discussion about morals and ethics. > > Not sure, if the outcome will be fruitful in that regard. > > As a way forward, I would suggest enforcing of certain factors such as > parental control - for all OTTP related services. Who knows the videos our > children share with their friends on Whatsapp, IG ... > > Specifically, my opinion is a local used legislation must be inclusive and > multifaceted. Mere blocking of content might be a simplistic approach to a > complex situation. > >

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 104, Issue 47
by Josh Kinoti 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Linda makes a good case, Re: regulation of Netflix Just wondering if you are aware one can set a 'child' account. IMO, the supposed regulation will at best stir curiosity. Remember the banning of 'The Wolf of Wall Street' locally? The effects were opposite of the intent. We ought to champion for self regulation and individual commitment to uphold the right values. The cyber space is a different kind of a beast. On Wednesday, 13 January 2016, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <javascript:;> > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <javascript:;> > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <javascript:;> > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Netflix KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions (Ali Hussein) > 2. Fwd: Legislative Update (Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 12:18:34 +0300 > From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke <javascript:;>> > To: Linda Ochieng <lindaochieng(a)yahoo.com <javascript:;>> > Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <javascript:;>" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <javascript:;>>, > "mutua.ezekiel(a)yahoo.com <javascript:;>" <mutua.ezekiel(a)yahoo.com > <javascript:;>>, "jwalu(a)yahoo.com <javascript:;>" > <jwalu(a)yahoo.com <javascript:;>> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Netflix KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Message-ID: <14770024-77B9-4CE1-9119-F5292F19F75A(a)hussein.me.ke > <javascript:;>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Linda > > Please see my responses against your comments > > Ali Hussein > Principal > Hussein & Associates > +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > Skype: abu-jomo > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim > Blog: www.alyhussein.com > > "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking > what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Gy?rgyi > > Sent from my iPad > > > On 13 Jan 2016, at 8:10 AM, Linda Ochieng <lindaochieng(a)yahoo.com > <javascript:;>> wrote: > > > > I have been following your discussions here and my thoughts > specifically on Netflix and online streaming are as follows: > > > > One, as a distributor of audio visual content, Netflix must adhere to > the regulations governing distribution of such content in line with all the > laws of the Republic of Kenya, irrespective of the type of medium they are > using to make that content available to their target consumers. That is the > only way the firm?s operations in the country can be legal. As you know, > the law applies across the board and does not exempt foreign firms, or > users of online platforms. > > Ali - Internet Governance issues are in play here and it's not cut and > dried as you put. That's why you are seeing two regulators disagreeing. Why > don't we then go ahead and also regulate all the other OTT (Over the Top) > services like YouTube, Facebook video etc? > > > > Two, it is in interest of the country to protect our cyberspace against > infiltration with content that is overly violent and damaging to our > national values and morals and security. I a reliably informed that most > of the movies distributed via some of these streaming services are rated as > suitable for children, yet they have scenes that should not be shown to > children. That is rather unfortunate, given that most of our children have > access to the Internet. Whose interest are we protecting then when we > support such content? > > Ali - There is no 'our cyberspace'. That's why it's called the World Wide > Web. This suggestion to Balkanise the Internet is to the detriment of us > all. We should fight it with all we have. > > > > Three and of even greater concern is the fact that British media > reports have in fact indicated that some of the content circulating on > these platforms requires secret codes to access, raising considerable > suspicion as to what kind of information that is to be distributed in such > an overt manner. What is the motive of making the information secret, > beyond the subscription restrictions, we should ask? > > Ali - As Uhuru said - Policing should start with us. This business of us > asking the government to decide for us everything even what we watch in our > sitting rooms is a recipe for disaster. We don't want a Morality Police in > our country. It starts with you and I. Let's desist from this mentality of > 'Serikali saidia'! > > > > Four, there is concern over growing levels of pornographic material > available in the country mainly originating from other countries. The > source is online platforms. This should worry every good citizen. > Radicalization is also one other major concern in online channels of > content distribution. This is the reason why KFCB and CA should be given > all the support they require by all stakeholders to ensure this kind of > content is classified and regulated appropriately. In any case, who is not > affected by these challenges? > > > Ali - True. It starts with us. Regulators are not supposed to enter our > homes and police us. It's instructive that KFCB and CA are reading from the > same script. > > > As I have said, everyone is bound by the law. As it is now, all content > coming into the country is subject to the laws of Kenya. Without exception. > Clearly then, if Netflix fails to submit their content for classification > as expected by the law, their operations in Kenya will be illegal and must > in that event face the full force of the laws of Kenya. Let us not be > against regulation without considering its benefits to our country. > > Again true. However, regulators need to also understand that the script > has changed. There is a new dispensation afoot. And they need to get on > with the program. The days of the telegram are gone. The ITU as we know it > also needs to reinvent itself. The CA fortunately is showing us positives > (I'm willing to give them the benefit of doubt when it comes to some of the > decisions and draft laws they come up. After all we are not perfect!) and > they really need to continue in the same vein. > > > > Regards > > > > Linda > > Amazon Tech Heights. Org >

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Kenyan Musicians Protest and Petition to Attorney General and Chief Justice
by Bernard Kioko 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Call for Contributions: Taking Stock IGF 2015
by Barrack Otieno 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Listers, For your information and attention. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Constance Bommelaer <bommelaer(a)isoc.org> Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 11:41:56 +0000 Subject: [Internet Policy] Call for Contributions: Taking Stock IGF 2015 To: Internet Policy External <InternetPolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Dear Members, The IGF Secretariat has just published a call for contributions taking stock of the IGF 2015 meeting and looking ahead to the IGF 2016 meeting<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/call-for-inputs-taking-stock-of-the-10th-igf…>. The contributions will feed into the next Open Consultations and MAG meeting (dates TBA soon). In reflecting about what worked well and possible improvements for IGF 2016, the Internet community is invited to think about all aspects of the IGF: themes, structure of the conference, network of local/regional IGFs, intersessional activities leading to tangible outputs, etc. On this note, I invite you to read and share through your networks the following reports that where finalized and recently published by the IGF Secretariat: * The IGF Best Practices Handbook<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/documents/best-practice-forums/657-bpf-handb…> * The IGF Policy Options for Connecting the Next Billion<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/documents/policy-options/654-igf-policy-opti…> The deadline for submitting contributions is 12 February 2016. All ISOC members and chapters are invited to take part in the IGF consultation. Best, Constance -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: Legislative Update
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Listers, FYI. January 8, 2016, Legislative Update 001 See it Online <http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5&id=82b0de79cd…> Forward to Friend <http://us7.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5&id=82b…> <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5…> <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb…> <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5…> Kenya Law Legislative Updates *Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, No. 25 of 2015* <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5…> This is an Act of Parliament that provides minor amendments to various statutes such as the Criminal Procedure Code, Judicial Service Act, National Police Service Act, Environment and Land Court Act, Universities Act and Prevention of Terrorism Act. It came into operation upon publication in the Gazette on 24th December, 2015. *Government Proceedings (Amendment) Act, No. 35 of 2015 <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5…>* The purpose of this Act is to amend the Government Proceedings Act, Cap.40 and it came into operation on 7th January, 2016. *Kenya National Examination Council (Amendment) Act, No. 31 of 2015* <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5…> The purpose of this Act is to amend the Kenya National Examination Council Act, Cap.225. It came into operation on 2nd January, 2016. <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5…> You are receiving this email because you subscribed to Kenya Law newsletter Change your subscription settings <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage.com/profile?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5&id=…> or unsubscribe instantly <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5…>. CEO/Editor *Long'et Terer* e: editor(a)kenyalaw.org * The Kenya Law Team <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb…> * Where Legal Information is Public Knowledge. The National Council for Law Reporting | Kenya Law P.O Box 10443 - 00100, Nairobi Kenya Nairobi 0100 Kenya | www.kenyalaw.org <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb…> 2016 Kenya Law | Privacy Policy & Disclaimer <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb…> <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb…> <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5…> [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…> -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u Nairobi Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu> PGP ID : 0x33A3450F

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Cryptocurrencies: What next for Kenya?
by Ali Hussein 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Listers Interesting article on the above. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-next-cryptocurrency-kenya-rosemary-koec… Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113

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Google appeases Pakistani censors with country-specific version of YouTube
by Ali Hussein 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

Listers In light of the Netflix debate and KFCB assertions on Regulations here's an interesting article on Pakistan regarding. YouTube. > http://www.dailydot.com/politics/google-youtube-pakistan-censorship-country… One statement caught my eye:- In February 2014, Pakistani officials announced that they were extending the YouTube ban “indefinitely,” because “no tool or solution has been found which can totally block offensive content.” Different countries are trying to handle Internet Governance in their own ways. One thing is clear. The openness of the World Wide Web is under threat globally. We shouldn't jump in the bandwagon of curtailing our freedoms. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Riyaz Bachani <bachani(a)gmail.com> > Date: 12 January 2016 at 10:18:24 PM EAT > To: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > Subject: pakistani youtube > > http://www.dailydot.com/politics/google-youtube-pakistan-censorship-country… >

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] FW: Call for Applications - Internet Technical Community Representation in the IGF MAG
by Barrack Otieno 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

Listers, In case you missed this. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dawit Bekele <bekele(a)isoc.org> Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2016 19:12:04 +0000 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] FW: Call for Applications - Internet Technical Community Representation in the IGF MAG To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net>, "afnog(a)afnog.org" <afnog(a)afnog.org> FYI. Call for Applications for Internet Technical Community Representation in the Internet Governance Forum Multistakeholder Advisory Group 2016 (MAG) The purpose of the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) is to advise the U.N. Secretary General on the programme and schedule of the Internet Governance Forum meetings. The MAG comprises of 55 Members from governments, the private sector and civil society, including representatives from the academic and technical communities. Those nominated should expect to attend two virtual MAG meetings per month as well as typically three face to face meetings per year. More information. <http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/magabout> The Internet Society (ISOC) is facilitating a process<http://www.internetcollaboration.org/nominations/> leading to recommendations from the Internet Technical Collaboration Group for participation in the 2016 MAG<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/magabout> of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). A Nominating Committee (NOMCOM) consisting of senior members of the Internet technical community is currently being formed and will provide nominations to be transmitted to the United Nations for consideration. Candidates should be aware that nominations may or may not be accepted by the UN. Individuals interested in being suggested by the Nominating Committee are invited to complete the Nomination Form<http://www.internetcollaboration.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2014/10/20…> in full to provide responses to a set of Questions<http://www.internetcollaboration.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2014/10/Su…> that are specific to the Internet technical community. Both the form and the answers to questions should be returned to information.itcg(a)gmail.com<mailto:information.itcg@gmail.com> by 2359 UTC on Friday, January 22nd. Applications with incomplete responses to either set of questions will not be considered. ISOC will transmit the names of nominees to the United Nations no later than February 1st. More details on the nomination process can be found here<http://wp.internetsociety.org/internetcollaboration/wp-content/uploads/site…>. Both sets of questions should be answered completely. Responses need not necessarily be lengthy, but they must be sufficiently content-full that the Nominating Committee can accurately judge from them the extent and specifics of your background. If the applicant believes that an existing CV or biographical sketch would contribute to the Nominating Committee's understanding of the candidacy, such a document may be provided in either PDF form or in the form of a link. In terms of attendance at physical meetings, potential funding for MAG members (selected applicants) is available through the IGF "Participant funding" program outlined at www.intgovforum.org/cms/mag/...<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/mag/2144-eligibility-criteria-for-funding-a-…>. Note that this program is targeted only toward participants from Least Developed Countries, Developing Countries or Transitional Economies. Technical Community Representatives on the 2015 MAG includes the following people: * Xiaodong Lee (NIC CN, China) * Peter Dengate Thrush (Counsel, Barrister, New Zealand) * Michael Nelson (CloudFlare, USA) * Lynn St. Amour (Internet Matters, USA) * Izumi Okutani (JPNIC, Japan) * Susan Chalmers (Independent Consultant, USA) * Baher Esmat (ICANN, Egypt)* * Constance Bommelaer (ISOC, France)* * Flavio Wagner (CGI.br<http://cgi.br/>, Brazil) Candidates with a "*" by their names have stated that they not standing again for nomination. Privacy Statement The nominating committee is required to forward information provided by nominees on the MAG Nomination Form to the United Nations for purposes of the nomination. With the exception of candidates naming themselves, information provided to the NOMCOM for its consideration shall be treated in the strictest confidence Reply to Group Online<http://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/all-discussions/postreply/?M…> View Thread<https://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer…> Recommend<https://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer…> Forward<http://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/all-discussions/forwardmessa…> Flag as Inappropriate<https://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer…> You are subscribed to "Chapter Leaders Community" as bekele(a)isoc.org<mailto:bekele@isoc.org>. To change your subscriptions, go to My Subscriptions<http://connect.internetsociety.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions>. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to Unsubscribe<http://connect.internetsociety.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?Use…>. -- Barrack O. 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