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Re: [kictanet] eCitizen Working Well
by Phares Kariuki 18 Nov '14

18 Nov '14

Firstly, I'll state I'm an interested party, being part of Angani. We have reached a high level of maturity when it comes to both datacenter infrastructure and operations and hosting/cloud infrastructure 1) Datacenter infrastructure and operations - Angani currently has two sites. One is with East Africa Datacenter, which is the first Tier 3 datacenter in this region. We've never had any power outage/network outage since moving into this facility. 2) Cloud Infrastructure - the expertise for this exists, in Kenya. We, as a team have experience in building and maintaining critical systems. Given that we have two availability zones, it's possible to have your application replicated between two sites. We've come a long way. Angani has been in operation effectively for the last 11 months and in that time we've moved from having to convince customers to trust our platform to managing over 12,000 email accounts. We are now one of the larger hosting providers in Kenya http://myip.ms/view/countries/KEN/Internet_Usage_Statistics_Kenya.html. This is within 11 months (we came out of beta late December 2013). Why am I giving these stats? Times have changed, the local private sector sees this and has chosen to trust us with their information. On Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 2:57 PM, Ngigi Waithaka via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > @Dorcas, > > There are very few local websites that would need scalability past Duo CPU > / Multi-core setups with good memory so i guess scalability is easily > sorted or is a non-issue. > > In terms of redundancy, two local sites would pull the trick very well > IMO. Say KDN Data Center with Sfaricom Data Center as a hot backup. > > Rgds > > On Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 2:05 PM, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> @Adam >> >> I would be keen to learn on any high-availability data centres that can >> scale locally. Yes, i challenge you give me a site visit! >> >> Although i would prefer the services hosted in a local data centre, i am >> doubtful that we have any that would scale well. >> >> >> On Sat, Nov 8, 2014 at 6:30 PM, Adam Nelson via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> It would also be nice to see it hosted in Kenya (or at least Europe): >>> >>> 18:27:44 ~ $ sudo mtr www.ecitizen.go.ke --report >>> Start: Sat Nov 8 18:29:18 2014 >>> HOST: adam-2.local Loss% Snt Last Avg Best Wrst >>> StDev >>> 1.|-- 192.168.1.1 0.0% 10 1.5 1.8 1.1 3.1 >>> 0.3 >>> 2.|-- 192.168.201.1 0.0% 10 2.9 8.7 2.8 53.9 >>> 15.9 >>> 3.|-- 41.57.108.5 0.0% 10 2.4 4.7 2.4 19.2 >>> 5.2 >>> 4.|-- 41.222.8.217 0.0% 10 157.7 19.9 2.2 157.7 >>> 48.6 >>> 5.|-- 195.229.27.57 60.0% 10 59.0 59.7 59.0 60.4 >>> 0.0 >>> 6.|-- 195.229.0.89 0.0% 10 64.2 70.2 60.8 104.0 >>> 12.6 >>> 7.|-- pos0-15-0-0.palermo17.pal 0.0% 10 147.0 148.7 142.3 172.5 >>> 8.6 >>> 8.|-- xe-2-3-0.milano51.mil.sea 50.0% 10 165.4 167.7 164.8 177.2 >>> 5.3 >>> 9.|-- ntt-verio.milano51.mil.se 30.0% 10 171.6 189.6 170.7 228.1 >>> 24.2 >>> 10.|-- ae-20.r03.amstnl02.nl.bb. 0.0% 10 276.3 276.9 275.7 281.1 >>> 1.4 >>> 11.|-- ae-4.r23.amstnl02.nl.bb.g 0.0% 10 184.7 188.6 182.8 204.7 >>> 6.2 >>> 12.|-- ae-7.r21.asbnva02.us.bb.g 40.0% 10 259.4 265.6 258.7 297.6 >>> 15.7 >>> 13.|-- ae-0.r20.asbnva02.us.bb.g 20.0% 10 264.3 262.6 260.3 266.1 >>> 2.1 >>> 14.|-- ae-8.r23.nycmny01.us.bb.g 20.0% 10 273.6 273.5 265.7 314.9 >>> 16.9 >>> 15.|-- ae-3.r20.chcgil09.us.bb.g 0.0% 10 279.2 283.6 278.9 302.5 >>> 7.7 >>> 16.|-- ae-1.r06.chcgil09.us.bb.g 10.0% 10 279.7 280.5 278.8 285.2 >>> 1.8 >>> 17.|-- ae-0.gtt-offnet.chcgil09. 10.0% 10 293.1 295.7 288.3 335.4 >>> 15.1 >>> 18.|-- ae4.cr1.ord6.us.scnet.net 11.1% 9 299.0 294.1 291.7 299.0 >>> 2.5 >>> 19.|-- ae3.ar7.ord6.us.scnet.net 22.2% 9 297.1 295.1 294.0 297.1 >>> 1.2 >>> 20.|-- server.perihelionwebdesig 11.1% 9 294.4 295.8 294.4 297.5 >>> 0.9 >>> 18:29:36 ~ $ >>> >>> -- >>> Kili - Cloud for Africa: kili.io >>> Musings: twitter.com/varud <https://twitter.com/varud> >>> More Musings: varud.com >>> About Adam: www.linkedin.com/in/adamcnelson >>> >>> On Sat, Nov 8, 2014 at 6:02 PM, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> Adam >>>> >>>> Great points. I think if the designers were looking at (in my humble >>>> opinion) emulating the Estonia and Singapore case studies then they are on >>>> to a great start. I'm thinking also (not sure though as it might just be >>>> serendipity) that they are using an iterative process to develop this. >>>> >>>> One thing that definitely is a major UP is the use of local IP to >>>> develop the payment gateway! >>>> >>>> Great start Team Kenya Government! >>>> >>>> Regards >>>> >>>> *Ali Hussein* >>>> >>>> +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 >>>> >>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>>> >>>> Skype: abu-jomo >>>> >>>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>>> <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> >>>> >>>> Blog: www.alyhussein.com >>>> >>>> "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world >>>> will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPad >>>> >>>> On Nov 8, 2014, at 12:45 PM, Adam Nelson via kictanet < >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>> It looks great and well designed. Two comments: >>>> >>>> 1. This site should really be https everywhere. I see that the form >>>> submits to an https site but how does one validate that ahead of time >>>> without looking at the source? >>>> 2. I know it's 'eCitizen' but it would be nice if this worked for legal >>>> residents as well. Most legal residents don't have an ID that works in >>>> that system unfortunately. >>>> >>>> Otherwise, great stuff! >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> Adam >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Kili - Cloud for Africa: kili.io >>>> Musings: twitter.com/varud <https://twitter.com/varud> >>>> More Musings: varud.com >>>> About Adam: www.linkedin.com/in/adamcnelson >>>> >>>> On Sat, Nov 8, 2014 at 10:58 AM, Gideon via kictanet < >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> + Aly, Walu, Dorcas for these observations, >>>>> >>>>> First off i appreciate that we are having such an encouraging >>>>> conversation about the eCitizen government portal, for those who have had >>>>> first hand experience on it. I think it is important to see that these >>>>> comments will help improve the services and also express the fact that it >>>>> is functional. >>>>> >>>>> I encourage that we continue to give our comments so that we can see >>>>> the improved use of ICT's in government. >>>>> >>>>> Regards >>>>> Gideon Rop >>>>> DCA >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Hi All, >>>>>> >>>>>> Wanted to pass a thumbs up to the ICT Authority Team, i used the >>>>>> eCitizen >>>>>> portal to apply for a duplicate DL recently. >>>>>> >>>>>> All worked out very well. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thumbs up to the Pesapal team, that payment went very well! >>>>>> >>>>>> NTSA customer service was great. >>>>>> >>>>>> Times tower 3rd Floor team was bit slow, i forgive them as i got our >>>>>> old >>>>>> paper booklet DL version for the replacement. >>>>>> >>>>>> I did not leave my desk to have these going which was even greater! My >>>>>> messenger collected the DL painlessly too. >>>>>> >>>>>> Kudos to all behind the work. I guess Dr. Matiang'i, Victor, Dr. >>>>>> Getao, >>>>>> Harry, Mugambi and entire team. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Muthoni >>>>>> >>>>>> My Blog: http://rugongo.blogspot.com/ >>>>>> -------------------------------------------- >>>>>> Mahatma Gandhi once said:- >>>>>> >>>>>> First they ignore you, >>>>>> Then they laugh at you, >>>>>> Then they fight you, >>>>>> AND THEN YOU WIN!!! >>>>>>

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Fwd: [IANAOversight] IANA stewardship transition Questionaire
by Mwendwa Kivuva 18 Nov '14

18 Nov '14

Greetings, AFRINIC released a questionnaire to capture community feedback on the IANA transition as it affects the numbering community. The questionnaire is short, with 4 questions, and will take you only 4 minutes to complete. http://survey.afrinic.net/index.php?sid=72285&lang=en Please help AFRNIC in gathering community feedback. Regards Mwendwa Kivuva ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: AFRINIC Communications <comm-announce(a)afrinic.net> Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 23:23:26 +0400 Subject: [IANAOversight] IANA stewardship transition Questionaire To: ianaoversight(a)afrinic.net *** [French Version available further down] **** Dear Colleagues, AFRINIC is seeking community input on the IANA Stewardship Transition to assist in the development of a proposal from the AFRINIC region that will be consolidated into the join Nimber community's contribution. We encourage you to complete this short survey, which will take you less than five minutes of your time: http://survey.afrinic.net/index.php?sid=72285&lang=en Survey period: 11 to 18 Nov 2014 at 18:00 UTC. Background ---------- On March 2014, the United States Government's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced its intention to transition away from its oversight of the IANA functions and hand this role over to the global multistakeholder community. The current contract expires on 30 September 2015. The IANA functions, currently managed by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), include the management of the global Internet number resources registry (IPv4, IPv6 and ASN). AFRINIC, together with the other four RIRs, is one of the IANA's key stakeholders. A global consultation has been launched by the IANA Stewardship Coordination Group (ICG) to enable a comprehensive proposal, which includes input from all stakeholders, to be prepared. The proposal will be submitted to the NTIA by September 2015. In order to gather input from the AFRINIC region and contribute this into the proposal, AFRINIC is conducting a regional consultation by way of this survey. The other four RIRs are also conducting similar surveys in their own regions. The outcomes of the survey will guide our discussion during the IANA Oversight Transition discussion session taking place during the AFRINIC-21 Meeting in Mauritius, 22-28 November, 2014. Remote participation will be facilitated. Find out more about the IANA Oversight Transition and how you can have your say at: http://afrinic.net/en/community/iana-oversight-transition We look forward to your input. ----------------------------------------[ FRENCH ]---------------------------------------- Chers collègues, AFRINIC sollicite le point de vue de la communauté sur la transition du mechanism de supervision de la fonction IANA. Votre contribution aidera à définir la position d'AFRINIC dans la proposition commune que soumettra la communauté des 5 RIR. Nous vous encourageons vivement à répondre à ce questionnaire qui ne prendra que cinq minutes de votre temps et dont les informations collectées serviront a enrichir les discussions: http://survey.afrinic.net/index.php?sid=23246&lang=en Le questionnaire sera ouvert en ligne du 11 au 18 Nov 2014 a 18:00 UTC Contexte ---------------- En Mars 2014, l'Administration Nationale des Telecommunications et de l'Information (NTIA) du gouvernement américain a annoncé son intention de transférer son rôle de supervision des fonctions de l'IANA à la communauté mondiale multipartite. Le contrat actuel de supervision arrive à expiration le 30 Septembre 2015. Les fonctions de l'IANA, actuellement gérées par la Société pour l'Attribution des Noms de domaine et des Numéros sur Internet (ICANN) incluent la gestion globale des ressources numériques Internet (IPv4, IPv6 et l'ASN) administré régionalement par les RIRs. Pour rappel, AFRINIC, tout comme quatre autres RIRs, est l'un des principaux récipiendaires des services de l'IANA. Une consultation mondiale a été lancée par le Groupe de Coordination de la transition du rôle de supervision des fonctions IANA (ICG) afin de parvenir à une proposition globale. Laquelle proposition qui devra inclure la contribution de toutes les parties prenantes. Une fois finalisée, cette proposition sera soumise à la NTIA en Septembre 2015. Afin de faire connaitre la position de sa communauté AFRINIC conduit une consultation régionale dont ce sondage est un élément. Les quatre autres RIRs conduisent également des consultations similaires dans leurs regions respectives. Les résultats de ce sondage serviront de base pour les discussions lors de la séance dédiée à la Transition du rôle de la supervision des fonctions de l'IANA pendant la réunion d'AFRINIC-21 qui se tiendra à Maurice du 22-28 Novembre 2014. La participation à distance à cette séance sera disponible. Pour plus d'information sur le processus de transition de la fonction IANA et comment y contribuer, visitez: http://afrinic.net/en/community/iana-oversight-transition Merci d'avance pour votre cooperation. ________________________________________ Adiel A. Akplogan Chief Executive Officer, AFRINIC t: +230 403-5101 | f: +230 466-6758 adiel(a)afrinic.net | wwww.afrinic.net _______________________________________________ ianaoversight mailing list ianaoversight(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/ianaoversight -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh The best athletes never started as the best athletes. You have to think anyway, so why not think big? - Donald Trump. "You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take." - Wayne Gretzky. Tackle the biggest frog first. I will persist until I succeed - Og Mandino.

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Government needs more conversations with local businesses
by S.M. Muraya 18 Nov '14

18 Nov '14

Is this happening in Kenya? http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240234795/Government-needs-more-convers… Government needs more conversations with local businesses, says digital chief Mike Bracken The government needs to have more conversations with businesses of all shapes and sizes on a regional basis in order to capture the skills to deliver successful digital public services. <http://www.computerweekly.com/ehandbook/Revolutionising-digital-public-serv…> Speaking to Computer Weekly, executive director of the Government Digital Service (GDS) Mike Bracken <http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240233721/GDS-director-Mike-Bracken-cha…> said government needs to have more conversations with businesses. Procurement has changed in government over the last few years, after the Cabinet Office mandated "no more big IT" in government, with new contracts having to remain below a lifetime value of £100m <http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240213150/Government-attempts-to-end-bi…> . And frameworks like the G-Cloud <http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240222828/Interview-G-Cloud-director-To…> and the Digital Market Place <http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240234221/Cabinet-Office-launches-digit…> have transformed the way government procures technology services, by allowing greater input from SMEs as well as including more companies from all over the UK, rather than just in the South West. <http://cdn.ttgtmedia.com/rms/computerweekly/Government_suppliers_UK.jpg> Map of G-cloud suppliers: The spending on G-Cloud up to 14 July 2014. Previously most suppliers were based around London and Reading, but this has now spread out. Pink dots represent SMEs, while blue dots represent large suppliers. “We don’t filter by size, we want companies of all sizes,” said Bracken. “But largely procurement rules in the past saw the vast majority of our technology spending go to a handful of companies. That has number of damaging effects, not least giving the idea to smaller companies that they can’t deal with government,” he said. He noted that, when the GDS began three years ago, it started engaging with suppliers differently <http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240185184/G-Cloud-moves-to-GDS>. Now G-Cloud is in its sixth iteration and the second Digital Marketplace is coming up. “It’s early days for all of us, but we’re improving month by month,” he said. But Bracken said that, while these digital engagement tools are good, government still needs to have conversations with businesses. “We need to be very close to those companies, whatever size and shape to help us create greater public services,” he said. “Improving online services is one side, but the key ingredient but more important having the conversation local economy.” Online public services GDS has been in the middle of a project to move 25 of the most used government services online <http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240213644/Half-way-through-the-Governme…> in 400 working days. The ambitious project kicked off in January 2013, aiming to transform 25 services from visa applications to benefit claims – which were identified as the first “exemplars” to be redeveloped. <https://www.gov.uk/transformation/book-prison-visit> By the end of the 400-day period, the 25 exemplars should be live or in the last stage of public testing. Following in the GDS's footsteps, some government departments have gone it alone – including the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), <http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240231413/Going-digital-at-the-Ministry…> Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) <http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240226038/HMRCs-Digital-Delivery-Centre…> and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) <http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240221532/The-challenges-of-going-digit…>. As well as working on a number of the 25 exemplar projects, these departments have also been working on transforming other digital public services, with the MOJ in the middle of delivering 16 different products, including a new civil legal advice system and internal projects, while completing its fourth and final exemplar before the end of the year. <http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240234597/MoJ-searches-for-IT-staff-to-…> Last week, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) announced a partnership with startup incubator Tech Hub to launch a new digital workspace in Swansea. <http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240234691/DVLA-partners-with-Tech-Hub-t…> The initiative intends to connect the ecosystem of suppliers, government, universities and the wider Tech Hub network. The DVLA’s two-year sponsorship includes 50 desks in the Tech Hub building which will allow some of the DVLA’s digital and technology team who are digitising public services <http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240221532/The-challenges-of-going-digit…> to work alongside startups in Swansea. Having a base and a network in Swansea will encourage shared technology culture, common standards and open application programming interfaces (APIs) that will allow the public and private sector to work together, rather than in isolation. Bracken noted that the partnership between DVLA and Tech Tube was part of a change in government approach that is happening all over the country. He noted HMRC working with different companies in Newcastle for the first time in a long time, as well as a big push by the DWP to use hubs in the North West corridor and particularly around Leeds. “It is part of a wider national move to get companies into the public sector supply chain,” he said. “It’s not just an economic view, but it stimulates skills too.” “The deeply annoying thing for me is that, in the UK, we’re really good at this stuff, and it’s annoying that for a long time we made it hard for our better people and companies to not take part in the public sector.” Recently, the government-backed Tech City launched a TechNorth initiative to support startups in the north of England <http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240233318/Will-TechNorth-be-able-to-tak…> . All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2000 - 2014 <http://www.computerweekly.com/about/copyright>, TechTarget | Read our Privacy Statement <http://www.techtarget.com/html/privacy_policy.html>

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Fw: GSMA: half a billion mobile subscribers in SSA by 2020
by Matunda Nyanchama 17 Nov '14

17 Nov '14

I hope you have seen this report. Africarepresents the fastest growing mobile subscriber region in the world. It is expectedto continue growing at an annual compound rate of 7%. It is expected that there will be about 525million unique subscribers in the year 2020. This will be approximately 49% of the population of the region. Actualmobile connections are projected to be 975 million. the mobile industry is expected to contribute up to 6.2% of the region’s gross domestic product (GDP) or US$104 billion by 2020. The figures for 2013 are 5.4% and US$75 billion for GDP contribution. It is projected that between 2014 and 2020 operators will inject a total of US$97 billion to cope with projected growth. It is projected that 40% of all mobile devices will be smartphones by year 2020 compared to 5.1% in 2013. The full report is attached.. Enjoy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve!Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.comLicensed by Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Fwd: [IANAOversight] Upcoming ICG Conference Calls
by Barrack Otieno 14 Nov '14

14 Nov '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mamadou LO <alfamamadou(a)hotmail.com> Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2014 at 1:51 PM Subject: [IANAOversight] Upcoming ICG Conference Calls To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net>, " ianaoversight(a)afrinic.net" <ianaoversight(a)afrinic.net> Hi all!! "The IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) has scheduled its seventh, eighth and ninth conference calls" Upcoming ICG Conference Calls <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-11-04-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-11-04-en Good read! Mamadou _______________________________________________ ianaoversight mailing list ianaoversight(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/ianaoversight -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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eCitizen Working Well
by Gideon 14 Nov '14

14 Nov '14

+ Aly, Walu, Dorcas for these observations, First off i appreciate that we are having such an encouraging conversation about the eCitizen government portal, for those who have had first hand experience on it. I think it is important to see that these comments will help improve the services and also express the fact that it is functional. I encourage that we continue to give our comments so that we can see the improved use of ICT's in government. Regards Gideon Rop DCA > Hi All, > > Wanted to pass a thumbs up to the ICT Authority Team, i used the eCitizen > portal to apply for a duplicate DL recently. > > All worked out very well. > > Thumbs up to the Pesapal team, that payment went very well! > > NTSA customer service was great. > > Times tower 3rd Floor team was bit slow, i forgive them as i got our old > paper booklet DL version for the replacement. > > I did not leave my desk to have these going which was even greater! My > messenger collected the DL painlessly too. > > Kudos to all behind the work. I guess Dr. Matiang'i, Victor, Dr. Getao, > Harry, Mugambi and entire team. > > -- > Muthoni > > My Blog: http://rugongo.blogspot.com/ > -------------------------------------------- > Mahatma Gandhi once said:- > > First they ignore you, > Then they laugh at you, > Then they fight you, > AND THEN YOU WIN!!! >

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eCitizen Working Well
by Dorcas Muthoni 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

Hi All, Wanted to pass a thumbs up to the ICT Authority Team, i used the eCitizen portal to apply for a duplicate DL recently. All worked out very well. Thumbs up to the Pesapal team, that payment went very well! NTSA customer service was great. Times tower 3rd Floor team was bit slow, i forgive them as i got our old paper booklet DL version for the replacement. I did not leave my desk to have these going which was even greater! My messenger collected the DL painlessly too. Kudos to all behind the work. I guess Dr. Matiang'i, Victor, Dr. Getao, Harry, Mugambi and entire team. -- Muthoni My Blog: http://rugongo.blogspot.com/ -------------------------------------------- Mahatma Gandhi once said:- First they ignore you, Then they laugh at you, Then they fight you, AND THEN YOU WIN!!!

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The burden of taxing ICTs
by Ali Hussein 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

Listers. Interesting article. KITOS, hope you are listening... Kenya has in the past few years showed promise of renewed innovative capacity, especially in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector. But the new tax regime precipitated by the East African Community (EAC) tax harmonisation is about to reverse all the gains we have made thus far. Read on http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/ndemo/-/2274486/2516562/-/1xv3f7z/-… Ali Hussein +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein Sent from my iPad

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Masters Dissertation
by ANGEL A 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

Dear Listers, I would like to thank all the members who participated in the survey for my Master's dissertation who's encouraging results have been released. For those who were interested in reading my findings, l have attached a copy herein. I would also appreciate your comments, feedback or any information that would contribute to and/or complement the study and future studies in the area of mobile Internet security. Best regards, Angela. Chevening Alumni.

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Re: [kictanet] The burden of taxing ICTs
by Paul Korir 12 Nov '14

12 Nov '14

It's not clear to me how Kenya would gain from the ITA. http://online.wsj.com/articles/global-tech-firms-stand-to-gain-from-tariff-… Kenya is a net importer of technology. -- Regards, Paul K. Korir

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Does cashless matatu system have a regulatory framework?
by Walubengo J 12 Nov '14

12 Nov '14

The President launched the cashless matatu payment system in style last week. Boarding a matatu from State House to the City Centre, the President used the payment card “My1963” to pay his fare as the smiling Safaricom CEO, Bob Collymore, the Matatu Owners association Chairman, Simon Kimutai and the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure, Eng Michael Kamau all watched. Read more @ http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/-/2274560/2518070/-/10ved… --------------------------- Additionally, you can read a bare knuckle view from Cofek ** 7 reasons why Cofek will fight to stop the #My1963 PSV's cashless payment fraud The National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) plan to go cashless on fare payments effective December 1, 2014 though welcome cannot escape public scrutiny. Clearly, majority commuters are not ready thanks to the very poor and less than transparent handling of the cashless fare payments for Public Service Vehicles (PSV’s). If digital migration switch-off of analogue TV signal could go to the Supreme Court, then the architects behind the so-called #My1963 fraud must not celebrate just yet. Why? READ more @ http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/872-7-reasons-why-cofek-will-fight… -------- walu.

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fwd: [IANAOversight] IANA stewardship transition Questionaire
by Bob Omondi 12 Nov '14

12 Nov '14

FYI.... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Seun Ojedeji <seun.ojedeji(a)gmail.com> Date: 2014-11-11 22:58 GMT+03:00 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fwd: [IANAOversight] IANA stewardship transition Questionaire To: FOSSFA members <members(a)mail.fossfa.net>, "africann(a)afrinic.net" < africann(a)afrinic.net>, "afnog(a)afnog.org" <afnog(a)afnog.org> Fyi *** [French Version available further down] **** Dear Colleagues, AFRNIC is seeking community input on the IANA Stewardship Transition to assist in the development of a proposal from the AFRINIC region that will be consolidated into the join Nimber community’s contribution. We encourage you to complete this short survey, which will take you less than five minutes of your time: http://survey.afrinic.net/index.php?sid=72285&lang=en Survey period: 11 to 18 Nov 2014 at 18:00 UTC. Background ---------- On March 2014, the United States Government's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced its intention to transition away from its oversight of the IANA functions and hand this role over to the global multistakeholder community. The current contract expires on 30 September 2015. The IANA functions, currently managed by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), include the management of the global Internet number resources registry (IPv4, IPv6 and ASN). AFRINIC, together with the other four RIRs, is one of the IANA's key stakeholders. A global consultation has been launched by the IANA Stewardship Coordination Group (ICG) to enable a comprehensive proposal, which includes input from all stakeholders, to be prepared. The proposal will be submitted to the NTIA by September 2015. In order to gather input from the AFRINIC region and contribute this into the proposal, AFRINIC is conducting a regional consultation by way of this survey. The other four RIRs are also conducting similar surveys in their own regions. The outcomes of the survey will guide our discussion during the IANA Oversight Transition discussion session taking place during the AFRINIC-21 Meeting in Mauritius, 22-28 November, 2014. Remote participation will be facilitated. Find out more about the IANA Oversight Transition and how you can have your say at: http://afrinic.net/en/community/iana-oversight-transition We look forward to your input. ————————————————————[ FRENCH ]———————————————————— Chers collègues, AFRINIC sollicite le point de vue de la communauté sur la transition du mechanism de supervision de la fonction IANA. Votre contribution aidera à définir la position d’AFRINIC dans la proposition commune que soumettra la communauté des 5 RIR. Nous vous encourageons vivement à répondre à ce questionnaire qui ne prendra que cinq minutes de votre temps et dont les informations collectées serviront a enrichir les discussions: http://survey.afrinic.net/index.php?sid=23246&lang=en Le questionnaire sera ouvert en ligne du 11 au 18 Nov 2014 a 18:00 UTC Contexte ———————— En Mars 2014, l'Administration Nationale des Telecommunications et de l'Information (NTIA) du gouvernement américain a annoncé son intention de transférer son rôle de supervision des fonctions de l'IANA à la communauté mondiale multipartite. Le contrat actuel de supervision arrive à expiration le 30 Septembre 2015. Les fonctions de l'IANA, actuellement gérées par la Société pour l'Attribution des Noms de domaine et des Numéros sur Internet (ICANN) incluent la gestion globale des ressources numériques Internet (IPv4, IPv6 et l'ASN) administré régionalement par les RIRs. Pour rappel, AFRINIC, tout comme quatre autres RIRs, est l'un des principaux récipiendaires des services de l'IANA. Une consultation mondiale a été lancée par le Groupe de Coordination de la transition du rôle de supervision des fonctions IANA (ICG) afin de parvenir à une proposition globale. Laquelle proposition qui devra inclure la contribution de toutes les parties prenantes. Une fois finalisée, cette proposition sera soumise à la NTIA en Septembre 2015. Afin de faire connaitre la position de sa communauté AFRINIC conduit une consultation régionale dont ce sondage est un élément. Les quatre autres RIRs conduisent également des consultations similaires dans leurs regions respectives. Les résultats de ce sondage serviront de base pour les discussions lors de la séance dédiée à la Transition du rôle de la supervision des fonctions de l'IANA pendant la réunion d'AFRINIC-21 qui se tiendra à Maurice du 22-28 Novembre 2014. La participation à distance à cette séance sera disponible. Pour plus d’information sur le processus de transition de la fonction IANA et comment y contribuer, visitez: http://afrinic.net/en/community/iana-oversight-transition Merci d’avance pour votre cooperation. ________________________________________ Adiel A. Akplogan Chief Executive Officer, AFRINIC t: +230 403-5101 | f: +230 466-6758 adiel(a)afrinic.net | wwww.afrinic.net _______________________________________________ ianaoversight mailing list ianaoversight(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/ianaoversight -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Seun Ojedeji,Federal University Oye-Ekitiweb: http://www.fuoye.edu.ng <http://www.fuoye.edu.ng> Mobile: +2348035233535**alt email: <http://goog_1872880453>seun.ojedeji(a)fuoye.edu.ng <seun.ojedeji(a)fuoye.edu.ng>* The key to understanding is humility - my view ! _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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Fwd: [aisi-ig-l] FW: IANA stewardship transition Questionaire
by Barrack Otieno 12 Nov '14

12 Nov '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Towela Nyirenda-Jere <towelan(a)nepad.org> Date: Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 7:36 AM Subject: [aisi-ig-l] FW: IANA stewardship transition Questionaire To: Discussion List on African Internet Governance Forum < aisi-ig-l(a)dgroups.org> Fyi *** [French Version available further down] **** Dear Colleagues, AFRNIC is seeking community input on the IANA Stewardship Transition to assist in the development of a proposal from the AFRINIC region that will be consolidated into the join Nimber community’s contribution. We encourage you to complete this short survey, which will take you less than five minutes of your time: http://survey.afrinic.net/index.php?sid=72285&lang=en Survey period: 11 to 18 Nov 2014 at 18:00 UTC. Background ---------- On March 2014, the United States Government's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced its intention to transition away from its oversight of the IANA functions and hand this role over to the global multistakeholder community. The current contract expires on 30 September 2015. The IANA functions, currently managed by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), include the management of the global Internet number resources registry (IPv4, IPv6 and ASN). AFRINIC, together with the other four RIRs, is one of the IANA's key stakeholders. A global consultation has been launched by the IANA Stewardship Coordination Group (ICG) to enable a comprehensive proposal, which includes input from all stakeholders, to be prepared. The proposal will be submitted to the NTIA by September 2015. In order to gather input from the AFRINIC region and contribute this into the proposal, AFRINIC is conducting a regional consultation by way of this survey. The other four RIRs are also conducting similar surveys in their own regions. The outcomes of the survey will guide our discussion during the IANA Oversight Transition discussion session taking place during the AFRINIC-21 Meeting in Mauritius, 22-28 November, 2014. Remote participation will be facilitated. Find out more about the IANA Oversight Transition and how you can have your say at: http://afrinic.net/en/community/iana-oversight-transition We look forward to your input. ————————————————————[ FRENCH ]———————————————————— Chers collègues, AFRINIC sollicite le point de vue de la communauté sur la transition du mechanism de supervision de la fonction IANA. Votre contribution aidera à définir la position d’AFRINIC dans la proposition commune que soumettra la communauté des 5 RIR. Nous vous encourageons vivement à répondre à ce questionnaire qui ne prendra que cinq minutes de votre temps et dont les informations collectées serviront a enrichir les discussions: http://survey.afrinic.net/index.php?sid=23246&lang=en Le questionnaire sera ouvert en ligne du 11 au 18 Nov 2014 a 18:00 UTC Contexte ———————— En Mars 2014, l'Administration Nationale des Telecommunications et de l'Information (NTIA) du gouvernement américain a annoncé son intention de transférer son rôle de supervision des fonctions de l'IANA à la communauté mondiale multipartite. Le contrat actuel de supervision arrive à expiration le 30 Septembre 2015. Les fonctions de l'IANA, actuellement gérées par la Société pour l'Attribution des Noms de domaine et des Numéros sur Internet (ICANN) incluent la gestion globale des ressources numériques Internet (IPv4, IPv6 et l'ASN) administré régionalement par les RIRs. Pour rappel, AFRINIC, tout comme quatre autres RIRs, est l'un des principaux récipiendaires des services de l'IANA. Une consultation mondiale a été lancée par le Groupe de Coordination de la transition du rôle de supervision des fonctions IANA (ICG) afin de parvenir à une proposition globale. Laquelle proposition qui devra inclure la contribution de toutes les parties prenantes. Une fois finalisée, cette proposition sera soumise à la NTIA en Septembre 2015. Afin de faire connaitre la position de sa communauté AFRINIC conduit une consultation régionale dont ce sondage est un élément. Les quatre autres RIRs conduisent également des consultations similaires dans leurs regions respectives. Les résultats de ce sondage serviront de base pour les discussions lors de la séance dédiée à la Transition du rôle de la supervision des fonctions de l'IANA pendant la réunion d'AFRINIC-21 qui se tiendra à Maurice du 22-28 Novembre 2014. La participation à distance à cette séance sera disponible. Pour plus d’information sur le processus de transition de la fonction IANA et comment y contribuer, visitez: http://afrinic.net/en/community/iana-oversight-transition Merci d’avance pour votre cooperation. ________________________________________ Adiel A. Akplogan Chief Executive Officer, AFRINIC t: +230 403-5101 | f: +230 466-6758 adiel(a)afrinic.net | wwww.afrinic.net _______________________________________________ ianaoversight mailing list ianaoversight(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/ianaoversight -- You are receiving this message because you are a member of the community Discussion List on African Internet Governance Forum <https://dgroups.org/groups/aisi-ig-l>. View this contribution on the web site <https://dgroups.org/_/685ck4bg> A reply to this message will be sent to all members of Discussion List on African Internet Governance Forum. Reply to sender <towelan(a)nepad.org> | Unsubscribe <leave.aisi-ig-l(a)dgroups.org> -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Re: [kictanet] Does cashless matatu system have a regulatory framework?
by Walubengo J 11 Nov '14

11 Nov '14

True that Adam, Monopolies are not necessarily bad since they can ensure a consolidated market to justify investments. HOWEVER "Private monopolies" rather than "Public monopolies" is a different ball game altogether. From my limited travels into the developed North, most (the bulk) of their transport system is under the Public Metropolitan/County government - with room for private sector intervention and innovations. In Kenya we seem to have got it upside down. Private sector single handedly runs our public transport system - and you can see where this landed us. I miss the days when I was just 10years old and was allowed to use the Public transport aka Kenya Bus Service in 1980s to go alone to public primary school (now @MbuguaNjihia has confirmed am ancient :-) Indeed I am quite suprised by the loud silence from the Nairobi County government. Perhaps they are also lost in terms of how, where, when and if they could get involved in this cashless payment system. The big picture (regulatory/market structure) seems to be in limited circulation. walu. -------------------------------------------- On Tue, 11/11/14, Adam Nelson via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Subject: Re: [kictanet] Does cashless matatu system have a regulatory framework? To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2014, 1:00 PM It's not unreasonable to have a single, mandated card for this purpose. New York's MetroCard is a great example (as is the Oyster Card). Virtually every city I've been to has one and only one card for mass transportation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MetroCard_(New_York_City) As with most things, NYC Transit outsources most of the underlying infrastructure to a private company: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubic_Transportation_Systems As long as the margins are well defined, there is little in-house fraud, and the system generally works, the lack of competition isn't such a big deal. The most important thing is that the numbers are published and audited regularly and that the underlying vendor can be replaced in the future (i.e. Nairobi County maintains intellectual property over key assets so there's no vendor lock-in beyond the contract period). -Adam --Kili - Cloud for Africa: kili.io Musings: twitter.com/varudMore Musings: varud.comAbout Adam: www.linkedin.com/in/adamcnelson On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 12:41 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Thanks Walu. You certainly ask valid questions. What comes to mind is consumer protection, and ensuring data collected about consumers is not used in ways that the consumer does not ascent to. I'm assuming we will read the terms of service. I don't expect any player in the industry to be a monopoly, and certaily my1963 card wil operate alongside BebaPay and AbiriaCard. What I would also like to see is the ability to pay with our NFC enabled debit and credit cards. Consumers should have a choice. Cofek's appeal is mostly based on Article 10 of the constitution where government is expected to involve all stakeholders holders (yes multistakeholderism is here to stay) in decision making. If there was a stakeholders forum, many of these questions would have been asked there. Well, the cashles system has worked before in Kenya hitherto with mixed reactions from the commuters. I support it bearing in mind the many times I've forgotten my change. As agents of changes in society, we should support the initiative, and let it mature. We can learn from other cities, especially Transport for London which has a very successful Oyster Card. Regards On Tuesday, 11 November 2014, Barrack Otieno via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Hi Walu, We are in interesting times, what happens to the squad fellows? They normally get a tenth of the fare for their touting. I wonder whether a feasibility study was done. The Matatu culture is too complicated , this system would work with a more organized Nyayo Bus or KBS kind of system. My 2 cents On 11/11/14, Walubengo J via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > The President launched the cashless matatu payment system in style last > week. > > Boarding a matatu from State House to the City Centre, the President used > the payment card “My1963” to pay his fare as the smiling Safaricom CEO, Bob > Collymore, the Matatu Owners association Chairman, Simon Kimutai and the > Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure, Eng Michael Kamau all > watched. > > Read more @ > http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/-/2274560/2518070/-/10ved… > > --------------------------- > Additionally, you can read a bare knuckle view from Cofek > ** 7 reasons why Cofek will fight to stop the #My1963 PSV's cashless payment > fraud > > The National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) plan to go cashless on fare > payments effective December 1, 2014 though welcome cannot escape public > scrutiny. > > Clearly, majority commuters are not ready thanks to the very poor and less > than transparent handling of the cashless fare payments for Public Service > Vehicles (PSV’s). > > If digital migration switch-off of analogue TV signal could go to the > Supreme Court, then the architects behind the so-called #My1963 fraud must > not celebrate just yet. Why? > > READ more @ > http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/872-7-reasons-why-cofek-will-fight… > -------- > walu. > > _______________________________________________ > 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/otieno.barrack%40gmai… > > 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. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ _______________________________________________ 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/kivuva%40transworldaf… The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lordmwesh B: http://lord.me.ke/ T: twitter.com/lordmwesh "There are some men who lift the age they inhabit, till all men walk on higher ground in that lifetime." - Maxwell Anderson _______________________________________________ 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/adam%40varud.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. -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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/jwalu%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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Re: [kictanet] AfTLD’s Initial Registry Operation Workshop to be held in Lesotho from 10 to 14 November 2014
by Barrack Otieno 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

The African Top Level Domains Organization (AfTLD), the association of African country code top level domains (ccTLDs), has organized an initial Registry Operation Course (IROC) in Maseru, Lesotho. The workshop which will be hosted by Lesotho Communications Authority, will be held from 10th – 14th November 2014. The workshop is in line with AfTLD’s program to enhance management of registry infrastructure on the African Continent. 35 participants from 10 countries will participate in the workshop. For further information contact the AfTLD secretariat at secretariat(at)aftld.org. or www.aftld.org/irocls About AfTLD The African Top Level Domains Organization was established in 2002 to act as a focal point for African Country Code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) managers in coordinating, formulating, developing and presenting a unified approach to issues related to the Domain Name System. The African Top Level Domains Organization also presents a forum for sharing ideas between the regions Internet community with an aim of promoting the utilization of national country’s Top Level Domains.

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Tenders information from the ICT Authority
by Phyllis Nyambura 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

Listers, The ICT Authority has advertised several tenders aimed at meeting the needs of various projects. Below are some of the Tenders/ Bids that are still open: *1) **FUNDING FOR IT & ITES SMEs and START-UPS* ICT Authority has partnered with International Trade Centre and KITOs to provide in depth capacity building and market penetration support for 33 start-ups, as well as local export and export-ready companies for the next three years. In this regard, the fund is looking to offer financing to ICT start-ups and SME’s. If you are or you know of an SME's that would fit the profile do ask them to apply for this funding. More information on* http://www.icta.go.ke/call/ <http://www.icta.go.ke/call/>* *The deadline for application is on Thursday, November, 13th, 2014 midnight Nairobi time. *The programme is supported by the Netherlands Trust Fund (NTF). More information email *ntf3(a)intracen.org <ntf3(a)intracen.org>* 2) *KENYA NEWS AGENCY DIGITISATION (Scanning, cataloging, of multimedia Management system, and configuration of an e-commerce service website for KNA)* Kenya News Agency (KNA) is digitizing it's collection of images gathered since the 1940's. The ICT Authority is managing and funding the project through World Bank. Two requests for services have been advertised, one for the establishment of an e-commerce portal and another one for the scanning and digitization of the hardcopy images.* Deadlines for applications are in early December, 2014.* More information on the Bid/Tender: http://www.icta.go.ke/tender-kenya-news-agency/ *3) **BRAND IDENTITY AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION FOR COUNTY ICT TRANSFORMATION & TCIP PROJECTS* The ICT Authority is seeking a Consultant/ Consulting Firm to develop a Communication strategy and Brand Identity for TCIP and TCIP related projects. The Consultant/ Consulting Firm shall also assist in the implementation of the communication strategy and brand identity for the project duration of 2 years. *Deadline: November 14th, 2014* http://www.icta.go.ke/eoi-brand-identity-communication-strategy-development… *4) **SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND SUPPORT OF MIDDLEWARE AND DATABASE FOR THE TRANSPORT INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AT THE NATIONAL SAFETY AND TRANSPORT AUTHORITY, MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE* *More information on: http://www.icta.go.ke/tender-ntsa-middleware/ <http://www.icta.go.ke/tender-ntsa-middleware/>* 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 2089061 www.icta.go.ke

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Geneva Internet Conference - Internet Governance at a Crossroads - 18 to 19 Nov 2014
by Victor Kapiyo 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

This is coming up soon. The Geneva Internet Conference (GIC) will address critical issues, gaps, and future developments in Internet governance (IG) and digital politics. The conference will provide a neutral and inclusive space for debates as it paves the way to 2015, building on the main events and developments in 2014, including announcement of the transition of the IANA oversight of Internet functions, NETmundial and the Internet Governance Forum. For more details, please see: http://giplatform.org/gic Victor Victor Kapiyo ==================================================== *"Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude" Zig Ziglar*

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Technology escrow: safeguard IP assets and ensure business continuity [with corrected link]
by Mbugua Njihia 09 Nov '14

09 Nov '14

It is said that software is eating the world and the data is available to back it with all sorts of acronyms such as SaaS and PaaS coming to the fore and defining the global shift to the proverbial cloud. This migration has also birthed new companies that are looking to deliver business efficiencies riding off these emergent technologies. However, the move from legacy systems by older enterprises and the adoption of new technology by freshly minted businesses faces one major stumbling block; that of business continuity - http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/technology-escrow-safeguard-ip-ensure-… ᐧ

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Technology escrow: safeguard IP assets and ensure business continuity
by Mbugua Njihia 09 Nov '14

09 Nov '14

It is said that software is eating the world and the data is available to back it with all sorts of acronyms such as SaaS and PaaS coming to the fore and defining the global shift to the proverbial cloud. This migration has also birthed new companies that are looking to deliver business efficiencies riding off these emergent technologies. However, the move from legacy systems by older enterprises and the adoption of new technology by freshly minted businesses faces one major stumbling block; that of business continuity - http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/technology-escrow-safeguard-ip-ensure-… l ᐧ

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Taking stock of Open Data initiatives and a perspective of the gains
by Ali Hussein 09 Nov '14

09 Nov '14

Listers We have been really silent about open data for a while. It's time we take stock and ask whether we can breath new life into this initiative. As we reflect on it an article I found should put into perspective the gains, set backs and why this issue should be kept alive. http://datascience.co.ke/blog/the-underplayed-outcomes-of-kenya-open-data-i… Ali Hussein +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein Sent from my iPad

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KONZA; Biggest cart before the horse?
by Ngigi Waithaka 08 Nov '14

08 Nov '14

This is interesting reading... http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Opinion/Human-capital-turbo-charge-economy/-/4… -- *Regards,* *Wait**haka Ngigi* Chief Executive Officer | Alliance Technologies | MCK Nairobi Synod Building T + 254 (0) 20 2333 471 |Office Mobile: +254 786 28 28 28 | M + 254 737 811 000 www.at.co.ke

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CIO-PwC CIO100 Trends Report
by Harry Hare | African eDevelopment Resource Centre 08 Nov '14

08 Nov '14

Dear All, On Thursday 13th November, we will be launching the CIO-PwC CIO100 Trends Report based on the CIO100 survey that PwC has been conducting for the last 3 months. This will be at the CIO100 Symposium at the Enashipai Resort 13-14 November after which the CIO100 Honourees will be awarded and honoured. I have attached the Agenda for the symposium for those who are interested. And some more information is here cio100.co Apologies for cross posting. Harry Hare Director | African eDevelopment Resource Centre PO Box 49475 00100 | Nairobi, Kenya Tel +254 20 4041646 | Cel +254 725 650044

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Fwd: Flashlight Cyber Crime on your Smart Phone!!!
by Lizette Kraft 08 Nov '14

08 Nov '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Lizette Kraft" <lfkraft(a)gmail.com> Date: 8 Nov 2014 00:02 Subject: Flashlight Cyber Crime on your Smart Phone!!! To: <lfkraft(a)gmail.com> Cc: ATTENTION ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SMART PHONES WATCH THIS VIDEO URGENTLY Https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q8xz8xKEFvU

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Re: [kictanet] African Union Agenda 2063 aspirations: Request for input/contributions
by Alice Munyua 07 Nov '14

07 Nov '14

My apologies I did not attach the African Union 2063 agenda and aspirations. Best Alice > Dear Colleagues, > > (Apologies for cross posting) > > During the Africa ICT week in 2012, African Heads of State and governments > of the African Union adopted Agenda 2063, which contains seven aspiration > for "the Africa we want" > 1) A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable > development > 2) An integrated continent, politically united and based on the ideal Pan > Africanism and the vision of Africa’s Renaissance. > 3) An Africa of Good Governance, Democracy, Respect for human rights, > Justice and the Rule of law > 4) A Peaceful and Secure Africa > 5) An Africa with a strong cultural identity, common heritage, shared > values and ethics > 6) An Africa where development is people-driven, unleashing the potential > of women and youth > 7) Africa as a strong, united and influential global player and partner > > The African Union Commission (AUC) is seeking stakeholder input and > comments on how the "ICT Sector" would contribute to these aspirations. > > I) How ICT can contribute to each aspirations), > ii) how to set up a regular AU and the African stakeholders a coordination > mechanism to develop and monitor continental projects, > iii) how to tape on our own African (financial) and human resources to > implement our continental programs > > Stakeholder contributions will form part of the final documents for the > AU Summit. > > Attached, the AU agenda 2063 aspirations. > > Please send comments to > Moctar Yedaly <YedalyM(a)africa-union.org> > > > Best regards > > Alice > > > > > >

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Fwd: [Members] Fwd: [AIMS-chat] Fwd: NEF launches search for Africa's top 15 young scientists - Apply Now! (Closing 30 November 2014)
by Mwendwa Kivuva 07 Nov '14

07 Nov '14

FYI As announced in June 2013 by Thierry Zomahoun (President & CEO of the AIMS Global Network) at the AIMS Global Alumni Reunion, we have launched the Next Einstein Forum (NEF) in partnership with the Robert Bosch Stiftung. The NEF is a new global forum for science in Africa that will propel Africa onto the global scientific stage. Further information on the NEF can be found below and on our recently launched website at www.nef.org As part of the NEF, we are looking to identify 15 of Africa's top young scientists (including social scientists) in order to showcase them on the global stage, connecting them with leaders from industry, funding agencies, government, and civil-society and to feature them as ambassadors of the excellence in science taking place today across Africa. Full information is available in English and French at www.nef.org/fellows. The selection panel will include eminent scientists from around the world including Nobel Laureates. As AIMS alumni, you are a very special group of Africa's leading mathematical scientists and we want to ask for your help in two ways: 1. Consider applying as a NEF Fellow! The application process will not take too long to complete and the entire programme is designed to be a springboard to further success. 2. Help us to find the best young scientists (born in 1973 or later) from across the continent - please forward this call to others that you feel would be excellent NEF Fellows - the competition is open to all, including those who are not AIMS alumni. If you need any more information (not covered online or below) or if you have any questions, please contact us at fellows(a)nef.org Apply online at www.nef.org. The Deadline for applications is November 30th, 2014. Thank you and good luck to applicants. Your AIMS and NEF teams. *** *More about the NEF:* The Next Einstein Forum (NEF), an AIMS initiative in partnership with the Robert Bosch Stiftung, is a new global forum for science in Africa that will propel Africa onto the global scientific stage. The NEF will unite more than 500 outstanding thinkers and distinguished stakeholders from around the world together in Africa. NEF Global Gatherings, held every second year, will showcase 15 of Africa's top young scientists and connect them with leaders from Africa and the rest of the world in high-profile, invitation-only forums. These leading scientists, policy-makers, business people, journalists, civil-society representatives and entrepreneurs will highlight breakthrough discoveries and catalyze scientific collaboration for human development. To be held in Senegal as a 3-day event in October 2015, the NEF will touch on the three pillars of science, society and policy. A main component of this three day event will be to showcase 15 of Africa's top young scientists and social scientists connecting them with leaders from policy, industry and civil society from Africa and the rest of the world. These 15 NEF Fellows will form the first class of the NEF's Fellows Programme. *More about the NEF Fellows Programme:* We are looking for the best and that's why we launched a Call for Applications on October 31, 2014. The fellows programme is open to all Africans from around the world - including those who currently reside in the Diaspora - in all fields of science, including the social sciences and technology fields. To be eligible to be a NEF Fellow, applications must: - Be 42 years of age or less as of 31.12.2015 (Born after 1 January 1973) - Hold a passport from an African country - Have completed advanced studies in STEM or social science fields - Have demonstrated track record of research/findings that have impact globally - Be passionate about raising Africa's profile in science and/or social science - Be able to clearly present their work to an audience in English or French To be selected, applicants must have: - Outstanding academic qualifications, as measured by the standards of the particular academic discipline. Examples of notable achievements include: - Publication record - Prizes and other awards, such as especially distinguished fellowships or memberships in prestigious academic circles (for example, in high-ranking committees, bodies, academies, etc.) - Independently raised funding from outside sources in a competitive process - Number of patents - The type and number of invited talks at international conferences - Academic maturity and clear evidence of own research profile and direction. Examples of this include being the leader of an independent research group - Demonstrated commitment to improving and impacting society, notably Africa - Exceptional communication ability Selection will be done by a panel of eminent scientists including Nobel Laureates, and is expected to be done via in-person interviews. The process will be as rigorous as the benefits great. Below are just a few benefits that come with a NEF Fellowship. NEF Fellows will: - Attend the prestigious, invitation-only NEF Global Gathering in October 2015 alongside Nobel Prize winners, Heads of State and representatives from leading global corporations - Increase their global visibility among scientists representing Africa, leading thinkers, policy-makers, industry and civil society leaders, and be featured, interviewed and showcased widely to an expected 100 million viewers and readers worldwide - Take advantage of the opportunity to mentor and inspire other young, exceptional scientific talent from Africa - Interact with, receive mentoring from, and partner with leading scientists, policy-makers, industry representatives and civil-society leaders, as well as other exceptional young African scientists - Contribute to the establishment of a positive global view of science in Africa - Application and programme participation are completely free To apply, visit www.nef.org. Deadline for applications is November 30, 2014. Please note that applications can be submitted in English or in French. *DISCLAIMER*: The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender immediately and you are herewith notified that the contents are legally privileged and that you do not have permission to disclose the contents to anyone, make copies thereof, retain or distribute or act upon it by any means, electronically, digitally or in print. The views expressed in this communication may be of a personal nature and not be representative of *AIMS-NEI* and/or any of it's *Centres* or Initiatives. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the AIMS-chat mailing list. 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Strathmore Bootcamp
by powell omondi 07 Nov '14

07 Nov '14

Hi Tracy, what is the cost for attending such a bootcamp? BEST REGARDS, FELIX POWEL OMONDI *+254718048029* *powelyomondy(a)gmail.com <powelyomondy(a)gmail.com>* *fomondi(a)ke.ibm.com <fomondi(a)ke.ibm.com>*

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Invitation to Holiday Boot Camp
by Tracy Nyatoro Weru 07 Nov '14

07 Nov '14

Good Morning, We have the pleasure to inform you that at @iLabAfrica, Strathmore University is organising a 10-day Holiday Boot Camp for Primary and High School Students. The program will take place at @iLabAfrica from 24th November 2014 to 5th December 2014 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Holiday Boot Camp is designed to motivate and inspire students to bring their creative ideas to life. Students will create their own games, animated stories, projects, and publish their applications to the web. The Holiday Boot Camp will provide a comprehensive learning experience that is amazingly fun, highly interactive and extremely effective. For your convenience, we have attached a description and agenda of the training contents. We would be honoured 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: http://goo.gl/Jj6myo. For further questions, comments and/or suggestions, please contact the event coordinators: Tracy Weru, Cell: 0724 239 020 eMail: tweru(a)strathmore.edu Peter Njoroge, Cell: 0725 567 229 eMail: pnyambura(a)strathmore.edu ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sckSxqM1k_g&feature=youtu.be <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sckSxqM1k_g&feature=youtu.be> -- *Kind Regards, * *Tracy Weru * *Business Development Analyst - @iLabAfrica * *Strathmore University* *M:(+254) (0) 724 239020 | T: (+254) (0) 703 034452|Ext 2452* *Strathmore Student Centre Building (4th Floor),* *Keri Road, Madaraka Estate, Nairobi, Kenya,* Website: www.iLabAfrica.ac.ke <http://www.ilabafrica.ac.ke/> / www.strathmore.edu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX4Vmy_XfwQ -- Note: All emails sent from Strathmore University are subject to Strathmore’s Email Terms & Conditions. Please click here <http://www.strathmore.edu/aboutus.php?id=184> to read the policy. "Visit our Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity>Page and Twitter <https://twitter.com/StrathU>Account".

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EOI for Kenyan IT and ITES Firms- Netherlands Trust Fund
by Peres Wamukhuka Were 06 Nov '14

06 Nov '14

Dear Listers Please find attached Expression of Interest by the International Trade Centre. Best regards Peres Were

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African Union Agenda 2063 aspirations: Request for input/contributions
by Alice Munyua 06 Nov '14

06 Nov '14

Dear Colleagues, (Apologies for cross posting) During the Africa ICT week in 2012, African Heads of State and governments of the African Union adopted Agenda 2063, which contains seven aspiration for "the Africa we want" 1) A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development 2) An integrated continent, politically united and based on the ideal Pan Africanism and the vision of Africa’s Renaissance. 3) An Africa of Good Governance, Democracy, Respect for human rights, Justice and the Rule of law 4) A Peaceful and Secure Africa 5) An Africa with a strong cultural identity, common heritage, shared values and ethics 6) An Africa where development is people-driven, unleashing the potential of women and youth 7) Africa as a strong, united and influential global player and partner The African Union Commission (AUC) is seeking stakeholder input and comments on how the "ICT Sector" would contribute to these aspirations. I) How ICT can contribute to each aspirations), ii) how to set up a regular AU and the African stakeholders a coordination mechanism to develop and monitor continental projects, iii) how to tape on our own African (financial) and human resources to implement our continental programs Stakeholder contributions will form part of the final documents for the AU Summit. Attached, the AU agenda 2063 aspirations. Please send comments to Moctar Yedaly <YedalyM(a)africa-union.org> Best regards Alice

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Invitation for a Pre-Bidders meeting for Kenya News Agency Digitisation at ICTA offices, Wed, 5th November, 10am
by Phyllis Nyambura 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

Listers, The ICT Authority has received funding to digitize KNA multimedia assets. Already, 2 tender documents have been issued through the media looking for firms to digitise and create an e-commerce portal. Here are the tender documents: http://www.icta.go.ke/tender-kna-digitization-cataloging-kenya-news-agency-… http://www.icta.go.ke/tender-kenya-news-agency/ <http://www.icta.go.ke/tender-kenya-news-agency/> The deadlines for applications are December 3rd and 9th respectively. *To allow more businesses to take up the Multimedia tender and understand its requirements we have organized a pre-bidders meeting at our offices, ICT Authority, Kenyatta Avenue, GPO, 12th Floor at 10am. * Interested bidders are welcome for the meeting. While we would like to encourage face-to-face interactions, kindly also email your questions to communications(a)ict.go.ke under title *“KNA Pre-bid Meeting”. * The project will be executed through four project areas. The ICT Authority will award contracts through an open tender process. 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 2089061 www.icta.go.ke

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Monday 10 Nov at 14:00 UTC: webinar on ICANN's Updated Proposal for Enhanced Engagement in Africa
by Bob Omondi 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

FYI... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2014 at 10:48 PM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Monday 10 Nov at 14:00 UTC: webinar on ICANN's Updated Proposal for Enhanced Engagement in Africa To: AfrICANN list <africann(a)afrinic.net> Dear all (Francais plus bas) You are all invited to a webinar on Monday Nov 10 at 14:00 UTC. More details Joining information details are available at https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-11-04-en *Audio:* Please join the call with an Adigo bridge: (for Adigo numbers: www.adigo.com/icann) English speaking line: Conference ID 21912 French speaking line: Conference ID CID 21857. Should anyone need a dial out, please contact either Renate De Wulf ( renate.dewulf(a)icann.org) or Yaovi Atohoun (yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org) by Friday November 7th end of day. *Visual:* Please join via the Adobe Connect room, https://icann.adobeconnect.com/gse/ Thanks --------------------------- FRANCAIS Vous êtes tous invités au webinaire le lundi 10 Novembre à 14:00 UTC. Plus d'information sur le webinaire er les moyens de participation sont disponibles à https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-11-04-en Audio: les numéros à appeler sont disponible sur www.adigo.com/icann Le numéro de la conférence est CID 21857 Visuel: Connecter vous sur https://icann.adobeconnect.com/gse/ C'est possible que l'opérateur de l'ICANN puisse aussi appeler des participants. Envoyer votre numéro de téléphone à Renate De Wulf ( renate.dewulf(a)icann.org) ou Yaovi Atohoun (yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org) au plus tard le 7 Novembre. Merci - Yaovi Atohoun Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager – Africa ICANN – www.icann.org Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228 _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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Fwd: [governance] Applications extended and scholarships available: 2015 Master in Diplomacy with IG specialisation
by Mwendwa Kivuva 03 Nov '14

03 Nov '14

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ginger Paque <gpaque(a)gmail.com> Date: 30 October 2014 20:54 Subject: [governance] Applications extended and scholarships available: 2015 Master in Diplomacy with IG specialisation To: "governance(a)lists.igcaucus.org" <governance(a)lists.igcaucus.org> Hi everyone, I am passing this on because of new scholarship funding, and the extended deadline. Please pass this on to anyone who might be interested. Cheers, Ginger You may be interested to know that Diplo is still accepting applications for the *2015 Master's programme in Contemporary Diplomacy, with a specialisation in Internet governance*. This specialised programme, offered by DiploFoundation and the University of Malta, gives current and future Internet policymakers a solid foundation in diplomatic skills and techniques, necessary to engage effectively in international and global policy processes. Diplo is also offering *partial scholarships *(20 - 40% discount) available for applicants from developing countries, with priority given to small island developing states. The Master's programme includes a 10-day residential workshop in Malta followed by 16-20 months of online learning. The deadline to apply is *10 November 2014*. For more details and to apply, please visit http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/MAPGD or contact admissions(a)diplomacy.edu. We would appreciate if you could forward this message to colleagues or friends whom you think may benefit from the programme. Thanks, Stephanie Is this email not displaying correctly? View this email in your browser <http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=89e7299f9fe54eed66d45cf3d&id=2ebd95ff1f…> Master in Contemporary Diplomacy with an Internet Governance Specialisation ------------------------------ *Accelerate your career with this online diplomacy programme, offered by DiploFoundation and the University of Malta.* ------------------------------ *NEWS:* - *Application deadlines extended*: 10 November (international applicants); 1 December (Maltese applicants). Apply now to reserve your place. - *Partial scholarships available* for applicants from developing countries, with priority to applicants from small island states. This unique programme gives current and future Internet policymakers a solid foundation in diplomatic skills and techniques necessary to engage effectively in international global policy processes. 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Online study involves reading and discussing lecture texts with course lecturers and fellow participants, completing learning activities and assignments, and joining online meetings. Once you have completed these courses, you are eligible to receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy awarded by the University of Malta. - If you continue to the Master's degree, the final part of the programme is writing your dissertation, focussed on an IG-related topic, under the personal guidance of a faculty member. On successful completion, you will receive a Master degree in Contemporary Diplomacy awarded by the University of Malta. - The IG courses you attended - as well as other courses - will be listed in a detailed transcript which you can order on completion of the programme to supplement your diploma or degree in Contemporary Diplomacy. *Faculty members* <http://diplomacy.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=89e7299f9fe54eed66d45cf…> include practising and retired diplomats, academics, and specialists in IG with both theoretical expertise and practical experience in the field. *Online learning* takes place in small groups and is highly interactive, drawing on the experience and knowledge of participants as well as lecturers. Course work is flexible: within a weekly schedule, you decide when and where to study. The programme requires 7-10 hours of study per week. Interested in a traditional diplomacy programme? You can also register without the Internet governance (IG) specialisation - see the programme website <http://diplomacy.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89e7299f9fe54eed66d45cf3…> for more details. The Master in Contemporary Diplomacy is recognised worldwide and has European postgraduate accreditation through the Faculty of Arts at the University of Malta. 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Enjoy! ------------------------------ [ forward to a friend <http://us5.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=89e7299f9fe54eed66d45cf3d&id=2eb…> ] ____________________________________________________________ You received this message as a subscriber on the list: governance(a)lists.igcaucus.org To be removed from the list, visit: http://www.igcaucus.org/unsubscribing For all other list information and functions, see: http://lists.igcaucus.org/info/governance To edit your profile and to find the IGC's charter, see: http://www.igcaucus.org/ Translate this email: http://translate.google.com/translate_t ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lordmwesh B: http://lord.me.ke/ T: twitter.com/lordmwesh "There are some men who lift the age they inhabit, till all men walk on higher ground in that lifetime." - Maxwell Anderson

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Fwd: [bestbits] APC assessment of the 2014 IGF
by Mwendwa Kivuva 03 Nov '14

03 Nov '14

Dear all Attached is the APC assessment of the 2014 IGF and recommendations for 2015. Anriette -- ````````````````````````````````` anriette esterhuysen executive director association for progressive communications po box 29755, melville, 2109, south africaanriette(a)apc.orgwww.apc.org

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2014 ICT Value Awards (3rd December 2014)
by Salesio Kiura 02 Nov '14

02 Nov '14

Colleagues, Last year we celebrated ICT Champions@50. This year the open online nomination has so far received overwhelming response!! Even as we close the online nomination process later this week and pass on the lists to the judges, I request you mark the date of 3rd December 2014. More details: http://ictak.or.ke/events/2014ictvalueawards Last year the leader of Majority in the National Assembly as well as principal secretary Industrialization stayed with us to the end in the event. Sample a summary of the event at: http://ictak.or.ke/events/past-event-2013-ict-value-awards Regards, Salesio [image: 2013ictvaawards13.JPG] -- ===== Give thanks for everything since: *All works for good to those that love the LORD!*

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Fw: [afgwg-discuss] Invitation to AfGWG Meeting in Mauritius / Invitation à la reunion AfGWG à Maurice
by Walubengo J 31 Oct '14

31 Oct '14

fyi. Government officials fresh from the ITU, Busan meeting are particularly encouraged to attend. :-) rgds. walu. --- On Fri, 10/31/14, Gaelle Fall <gaelle.fall(a)afrinic.net> wrote: > From: Gaelle Fall <gaelle.fall(a)afrinic.net> > Subject: [afgwg-discuss] Invitation to AfGWG Meeting in Mauritius / Invitation à la reunion AfGWG à Maurice > To: afgwg-discuss(a)afrinic.net > Date: Friday, October 31, 2014, 5:25 AM > (Version française au bas) > > Dear Members, > > We are pleased to invite you to participate to the 10th > meeting of the AFRINIC Government Working Group (AfGWG-10), > scheduled to take place on 26 November 2014 in Mauritius > during the 21st AFRINIC Public Policy Meeting, AFRINIC-21, > happening in Ebène Mauritius, 22 to 28 November 2014. > > The working group has been set up by AFRINIC to provide a > platform for open and interactive discussions between > AFRINIC, African governments, and ICT regulators. Such > collaboration between African ICT stakeholders is important > in view of the steady growth of the Internet and its impact > on the socio-economic development in the region. The rapid > growth and development of the Internet in Africa calls for > an enhanced collaboration between ICT policy makers on > issues of critical interest to the continent. > > The following topics will be discussed during the meeting: > 1. Overview of the IANA Stewardship > Transition process > 2. ICANN Accountability Review – > An Opportunity for Africa to contribute > 3. Status on Internet Number > Resource Usage > 4. IPv6 for Decision Makers > > The agenda is of course open for suggestions and we strongly > encourage your input and feedback. All discussions, > information sharing, and feedback will take place on this > mailing list. > > For further information you may require or for personalised > invitation letters, kindly contact Ms. Gaelle Fall, Head of > Communications and PR, at gaelle.fall[at]afrinic.net. > > We look forward to welcoming you in Mauritius and hope for a > great collaboration for the advancement of Internet in > Africa. > > ----------------------- > > Chers membres, > > Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à participer à la > 10e Réunion du groupe de travail gouvernemental d’AFRINIC > (AfGWG) qui se tiendra à Ebène, Maurice le 26 novembre > 2014 lors de la 21e Réunion sur les politiques publique > d’AFRINIC du 22 au 28 novembre 2014. > > Le Groupe de Travail a été mis en place par AFRINIC afin > d’encourager des discussions entre AFRINIC, les > gouvernements africains et les régulateurs des TICs. > Cette collaboration entre les parties prenantes des > TICs est importante dans le contexte d’une > croissance constante de l’Internet et l’impact > socioéconomique sur le développement dans la région > africaine. > La croissance et le développement rapide de l’Internet en > Afrique font appel à plus de collaboration entre les > décideurs politiques des TICs sur les enjeux majeurs de > l’Internet au niveau du continent. > > Les sujets suivants seront discutés lors de la Réunion : > > 1. La transition du rôle de > supervision sur les fonctions IANA > 2. La révision de la > responsabilité et la transparence de l’ICANN – > l’opportunité pour l’Afrique de contribuer > 3. Le statut de l’usage des > ressources de numérotation de l’Internet > 4. L’IPv6 pour les décideurs > > L’agenda est bien entendu ouvert à toute suggestion > et nous vous encourageons à nous envoyer vos > commentaires et suggestions. > > Toute discussion ainsi que l’agenda seront discutés > sur cette liste de diffusion. > > Pour des informations complémentaires ou pour des lettres > d’invitation personnalisées, veuillez contacter Mme > Gaelle Fall, Directrice de Communication et des Relations > Publiques, à gaelle.fall{at}afrinic.net > > Au plaisir de vous accueillir à Maurice et souhaitant une > collaboration étroite pour le développement de > l’Internet en Afrique. > > Regards, > __________ > Gaëlle Anta Fall (Ms) > Head of Communications & PR, AFRINIC Ltd. > t: +230 403 51 00 | f: +230 466 6758 | tt: @afrinic | w: > www.afrinic.net > facebook.com/afrinic | flickr.com/afrinic | > youtube.com/afrinicmedia > > _______________________ > > Join us for AFRINIC-21 in Mauritius > 22 to 28 November, 2014 > Register now at: > http://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-21/en/ > > > > > > > -----Inline Attachment Follows----- > > _______________________________________________ > afgwg-discuss mailing list > afgwg-discuss(a)afrinic.net > https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/afgwg-discuss >

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Innovated and inspired in Africa, made in China
by Mbugua Njihia 28 Oct '14

28 Oct '14

Innovated and inspired in Africa, made in China; may be the label that will get to see on a number of innovations by local entrepreneurs who have chosen to take the road less traveled to build businesses and offer services based on hardware. The push to diversify from what has been pure software play for the Silicon Savannah has been met with teething problems that should be easy to navigate around, if we are to truly empower our entrepreneurs to have the full development ecosystem domiciled in Kenya, with the key benefits being growth of local competence and job creation, as often times the business bits of the innovations have already been well thought through - http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/promotion-local-hardware-manufacturing… ᐧ

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Fwd: [IANAOversight] Call for nominations to serve in the CRISP Team
by Bobs 28 Oct '14

28 Oct '14

FYI.... Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Adiel Akplogan <adiel(a)afrinic.net> > Date: October 27, 2014 at 10:56:06 PM GMT+3 > To: ianaoversight(a)afrinic.net > Subject: Fwd: [IANAOversight] Call for nominations to serve in the CRISP Team > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Adiel Akplogan <adiel(a)afrinic.net> >> Subject: [IANAOversight] Call for nominations to serve in the CRISP Team >> Date: October 27, 2014 at 23:53:52 PM GMT+4 >> To: ianaoversight(a)afrinic.net >> >> Dear Colleagues, >> >> The AFRINIC Board is seeking qualified individuals from the region to volunteer for the CRISP Team. Such member should have an understanding of the RIR’s activities, as well as the NTIA/IANA transition process. The CRISP team will be responsible for producing the Number Community's Proposal for the IANA Stewardship Transition, to be submitted to the IANA Coordination Group (ICG) by 15 January 2015. >> >> For background and details on the CRISP Team, please see the NRO website: >> >> https://www.nro.net/nro-and-internet-governance/iana-oversight/consolidated… >> >> For background on the AFRINIC IANA Transition process, please see our website: >> >> http://www.afrinic.net/en/community/iana-oversight-transition >> >> For background on the ICG and the IANA Stewardship Transition process, please see the ICG website: >> >> http://ianacg.org >> >> Interested members of the community should provide the following and send to ceo(a)afrinic.net (with the word “CRISP" in the subject line) by Friday 7th November 2014 at 12:00 UTC. >> >> 1. Full Name: >> 2. Organisation: >> 3. Position In Organisation: >> 4. E-mail address >> 5. Contact Phone Number >> 6. Why do you want to Serve on the CRISP? [Not more than 100 words] >> 7. What relevant experience qualifies you to serve on the CRISP? [Not more than 100 words] >> 8. CV/Biography Link or attachment >> >> If nominating someone else, also complete the following: >> >> Nominated by >> Organisation: >> Position: >> Email address: >> Contact phone number: >> Statement of support: (optional, 500 words max) >> >> The Board will make a decision about the selected candidates, no later than 12 November 2014. Candidates should be prepared for an online or telephone interview if needed. In such case more details will be communicated to them after the 7th November 2014. >> >> Thank you for your interest and we appreciate your contribution to this very important process. >> >> Regards. >> >> Adiel A. Akplogan >> CEO, AFRINIC >> on Behalf of the Board >> _______________________________________________ >> ianaoversight mailing list >> ianaoversight(a)afrinic.net >> https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/ianaoversight > > _______________________________________________ > ianaoversight mailing list > ianaoversight(a)afrinic.net > https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/ianaoversight

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Fwd: FW: AfrICANN 2014 Newsletter
by Bob Omondi 28 Oct '14

28 Oct '14

Dear listers, Sorry for cross posting. Please find below our October 2014 Newsletter. your feedback are welcome. Thank you. Regards *Bob*. We are excited to share with you our October 2014 edition of the AfrICANN newsletter, and hope you enjoyed reading our EMEA Newsletter, which covered the general developments in the last three months within ICANN in the EMEA regions, as well as the wider Internet Ecosystem. It is our hope that these tools continue to be important vessels in keeping you - our community and stakeholders - informed about our work in Africa and beyond. With your feedback, we believe that together, we will make significant strides in elevating the DNS industry in Africa. In this AfriICANN edition, we shall highlight some of the key activities and events that the Africa team has participated in the last two months and update you on the planned activities coming in the near future. A special focus (Spotlight) has been given to our recent participation in the just concluded Smart Rwanda Days <http://www.smartrwandadays.rw/> forum in Kigali Rwanda where ICANN Africa team and one of the ICANN board members – Mike Silber – hosted two distinguished panels. We are also happy to welcome The Gambia and Niger as the latest addition to the list of Africa’s GAC members in ICANN. Our DNSSEC roadshow flagship project has now reached 8 countries and counting. Lastly, and in response to the desire by the community to re-evaluate the Africa Strategy with a view of making it more responsive to African needs, the ICANN Africa team is planning a special consultative meeting to be held during Afrinic 21 in November 2014 to help come up with modalities of appointing a Steering Committee to oversee the Implementation of the Africa Strategy. Please read on. *Welcome to AfrICANN and happy reading!* *Africa Team* Spotlight: ICANN at Smart Rwanda Days (Oct 2-3 2014) SMART Rwanda Days is to be an annual event bringing together national and international stakeholders in the ICT sector – industry experts, policy makers, and development partners – to discuss how Rwanda can leverage Information Communication Technologies for economic transformation in line with her Vision 2020. This year’s event was held at the Serena Hotel, Kigali under the theme “Digitising Rwanda” and was attended by more than 400 participants. The overall programme is here <http://www.smartrwandadays.rw/IMG/pdf/program.pdf>. It is the first of a series of SMART Africa days to be organized in each African country. To be noted, ICANN is a member of the SMART Africa Alliance, which was formed in October 2013 in Addis Ababa; other members are the ITU, the AUC and the AfDB. ICANN was represented at SMART Rwanda days by the Africa team and Mike Silber, a member of the ICANN board of directors. We did three things during the 2-day forum. We held bilateral meetings and hosted two panels. The bilateral meetings were with government delegations - ICT ministers from Kenya, Rwanda and Republic of Southern Sudan). Also in attendance were ITU secretary General Dr. Hamadoun Toure and One UN resident Coordinator for Rwanda Mr. Lamin M. Manneh. We also held meetings with lecturers from the Carnegie Mellon University of Rwanda. As for the two panels hosted, they revolved around: *A)* Internet Governance *B)* Greasing the wheels of the Internet Economy While speaking at the official closure of the forum, President Paul Kagame echoed the rallying call and tone of the forum “We need to treat broadband like a utility that we should avail and make affordable to as many people as we can.” Specifically, he stressed that digital innovation means ideas do not have borders and therefore countries cannot be landlocked! On his part, Dr. Toure, echoed Kagame’s remarks on the progress made in recent years in ICT, saying that Africa was catching up with the rest of the world and that the next step would be building a knowledge-based society. “We have the right resources, the younger generation who we believe in, and a framework that was established and detailed in the Smart Africa Manifesto,” Toure said. The two ICANN Panels were spot on and generated very active debates. *A) Panel Discussion <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOwYC-6JyTw> on "Internet governance”* *Moderator:* Steve Mutabazi, Acting Head ICT; Rwanda Development Board *Speakers:* - Pierre Dandjinou, VP, Stakeholder Engagement – Africa, ICANN - Mike Silber, Head Legal and Commercial of Liquid Telecomms - Patrick Nyirishema, Ag. Director General of RURA, Rwanda - Ghislain Nkeramugaba, Ag. CEO, RICTA - Hon. Vincent Waiswa Bagiire, MP, Parliament, Republic of Uganda The panel discussion opened with a video presentation by Fadi Chehade; in his welcoming remarks Fadi emphasized on what ICANN does and why Africa should be part of the overall debate on Internet Governance. Pierre took over with slides presentation on ICANN and most specifically current discussions and work on the NTIA’s declaration on transition of the stewardship of IANA’s functions. Other panelists proceeded with addressing specific points related to ICANN’s role within the debate on the Internet governance. The representative of RURA, the Rwandan regulator insisted on the necessity for inclusive debates and the need for countries to have a certain control over the content, which circulates on the Internet. The Honourable Vincent Bagiire, a Parliamentarian from Uganda recognized the important role played by ICANN, but was on the opinion that ICANN does not communicate enough on its activities and moreover, has been too slow in solving issues related to re delegation of ccTLDs. The representative of the ICT Association of Rwanda, RICTA which manages the .RW gave an account of how the country’s domain is being managed and called for a national organization of stakeholders so that they could best contribute to the Internet governance. He brought in the issue of Cybersecurity. Mike Silber indicated that ICANN ‘s remit is about coordination of critical resources and that many issues being raised such as content control or cybersecurity should be dealt with in other arenas to be created. He insisted on the importance of participating in the global debate on Internet governance. In summary, it was agreed that: 1. Africa needs an informed participation to be able to contribute to ICANN and other fora on Internet governance 2. There is a need to promote debates on IG at national and regional levels 3. ICANN should help build a conducive environment which generates the type of leadership that is needed to contribute to ICANN’s activities 4. Though some information is available on ICANN’s website, it should seek other means to better communicate on its activities, while targeting different stakeholders. *B) Panel Discussion on “Greasing the wheels of the Internet Economy"* *Moderator:* Ali Hussein, CEO, 3Mice Interactive (Kenya) *Speakers:* - Hon. Dr. Fred Okeng'o Matiangi, Ministry of ICT, Republic of Kenya - Pitchette Kampeta Sayinzoga, PS, Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning - Rwanda - Tongai Maramba, CEO, Tigo Rwanda - Sunir Chandaria, Vice President, Conros Corporation (Rwanda) - Andrew Rugege, Regional Director for Africa, ITU - Pierre Dandjinou, VP, Stakeholder Engagement Africa, ICANN This session was held in the main plenary, with over 100 participants in attendance including the ICT ministers from Republic of Southern Sudan, Rwanda, and PS ICT for Republic of Mali and Gabon and streamed live <http://youtu.be/T96i-uB6zMQ>. To set the stage for the panel, the BCG report was presented in a few slides; followed by presentations by each speakers and an interaction with the audience. In summary, very interesting dialogues with high profile panelists. The discussions reflected the rich mix of the panelists with most supporting the findings of the BCG report. “This report has summed up our headache in matters of ICTs in Africa with the correct term - efriction” noted Mr. Tongai of Tigo. Pierre was keen on addressing the motivation as to why this report was commissioned by ICANN while Dr. Matiangi elaborated the various initiatives in flight in Kenya and within the East African Northern Corridor projects to address some of the efrictions listed in the report. Panelists were in general agreement that it is high time ICT infrastructure was considered as ‘critical’ as roads, Power lines and water infrastructure, and that strategies including content and application generation as well as skills development be central to the uptake of ICT for growth and job creation in the African region. This was echoed by the ICT minister from Rwanda Hon. Jean Philbert Nsengimana who stressed in his remarks during the closing ceremony that “For the Smart Rwanda Days specifically this year we chose ‘Digitising Rwanda’ as a theme, in recognition of the fact that Africa’s digital economies are growing faster than traditional sectors and the potential for an even bigger contribution to national GDPs is yet to be unleashed". *The ICANN Africa team* Africa Team Engagement Activities in Focus *DNSSEC Roadshow In Yaounde (Cameroon)* Last month, we held our latest DNSSEC Roadshow in Yaoundé Cameroon from September 17-19, 2014. With about 100 participants taking part at Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Postes et Télécommunications (ENSPT), in Yaoundé. The workshop covered general awareness, capacity building in DNSSEC technical implementation and, evaluation of the current infrastructure at the ccTLD level, and next steps for DNSSEC deployment. *Business Engagement Roundtable and Breakfast Meeting, Nairobi Kenya (Sept 8-9, 2014)* The work of ICANN in coordinating the names and addresses of the Internet helps keep it global, expanding and interoperable. Furthermore, increased access to a global, expanding, and interoperable Internet is good for business and national economies. Support for this point can be found in the Boston Consulting Group’s report on E friction, “Greasing the Wheels of the Internet Economy” <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/bcg-internet-economy-27jan14-en…> . The BCG report came out in January, and continues to resonate with governments and business leaders around the world by providing a clear roadmap of how businesses and national economies can continue to benefit by fully embracing a global, borderless Internet. Our aim in hosting this event in Nairobi was to stimulate meaningful private sector involvement especially in Africa in ICANN as well the wider IG ecosystem. The mixed presentation and panel roundtable meeting was led by ICANN’s Chris Mondini supported by Kenyan private sector ICT experts with discussions focused on 3 major topics; Africa Strategy, BCG report presentation and Panel Discussion on Business Engagement. *Southern Africa IGF: Lilongwe Malawi* ICANN participated in the Southern Africa Internet Governance Forum 2014 (SAIGF-14) convened from 17 - 19 Sept 2014 in Lilongwe, Malawi. This high level multi-stakeholder event on emerging issues on Internet Governance (IG) in SADC was hosted by the Government of Malawi. The SAIGF-14 was co-convened by SADC Secretariat in conjunction with the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Agency, the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) and the Southern African NGO Network (SANGONET) under the theme “Internet Governance as a Building Block of SADC Regional Integration”. The event attracted over 200 delegates from nine (9) SADC Member States. ICANN hosted 2 panel sessions on Africa Strategy and another on IANA stewardship transition / Enhancing ICANN Accountability. The event also provided an opportunity for productive bilateral meetings with visiting delegates from SADC member states and the host Malawi GAC rep who is also the secretary for e-government. NEPAD also announced plans to host the 2ND Africa School on Internet Governance alongside Afrinic 21 in November this year. Here is the comprehensive media release <http://www.sadc.int/documents-publications/show/2789>. *ICANN at Demo Africa 2014 (Sept 24 – 26 2014)* DEMO Africa is one of the flagship initiatives of Liberalizing Innovation Opportunity Nations (LIONS@FRICA) Partnership and aims to connect African startups to the global ecosystem. It offers start-ups from all over Africa a platform to meet VCs, investors, tech acquisition specialists, IT buyers and media from across the region and around the globe. The Start-ups are given an opportunity to launch their products to a tech eco-system under various categories including Health, Agriculture, Manufacturing and Retail and education. This event offered us the perfect opportunity to tap into the potential of African youth to stimulate digital entrepreneurship. Through collaboration with tech hubs and Incubators, practical training and support to potential startups interested in the DNS field can be offered, to launch and operate a registry / registrar business. (DNS incubation). We at ICANN, understand the need for strategic partnerships with private sector players, technology and global firms and other donor institutions to support the project which is why we follow and participate in DEMO Africa and similar events. The event now in its 3 edition in Africa was hosted in Lagos, Nigeria in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communication and Technology, the National IT Development Agency and the LIONS@FRICA partners. Key guest who addressed the meeting included the Minister for ICT, Mrs. Omobola Johnson and the US Secretary of State, John Kerry (Video Message <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGzmmXsZNhA>). *Connect 2 Connect (C2C) Summit. Dar es salaam, Tanzania* The C2C summit <http://extensia-events.com/events/connect-2-connect-2014/> was organized by Extensia <http://extensia-events.com/> in partnership with Tanzania’s ministry of Communications Science & Technology (MCST) and the Tanzania Telecommunications Company Ltd. (TTCL). The summit recognized the cross-sector collaborative efforts in building an Information Society and a Knowledge Economy across the Eastern, Central and Southern regions of Africa. Attracting over 240 international policy makers, regulators, service providers, major end users, investors and solution providers, from 28 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and USA. “The high level of attendance is a clear indication of the importance of ICT and serious vision for creating an information society and knowledge economy” noted PS MCST, Tanzania. As ICANN, our aim in collaborating with Extensia and participating in such events is to use the platforms to deepen our engagements with key delegations from across sectors and expose them to ICANN’s work as we invite governments to join GAC. We had very constructive bilateral meetings with the Minster for ICT, Republic or southern Sudan Ms. Rebecca J. Okwaci, the host and chief guest of the day, PS MCST, for Tanzania, Prof. Patrick J. Makungu, and the the deputy minister for ICT – Republic of Zimbabwe Dr. W. Mlambo as well as representatives from the African Telecommunications Union – ATU. The rest were private sector players and CEO’s from diverse sectors but largely from Telco’s, Regulators and ISPs. Please see more details here <http://extensia-events.com/events/connect-2-connect-2014/> and here <http://www.slideshare.net/nairdallah/c2c-2014-summit-review>. *National ICT Summit – Namibia* ICANN was invited for a key note presentation at the first ever national ICT event in Namibia organized by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology in partnership with Telecom Namibia at the Windhoek Country Club Resort in Windhoek, on the 6th and 7th October 2014. Bob Ochieng represented ICANN at the summit and presented on 3 key topics; Africa Strategy Implementation, IANA Stewardship Transition and the new gTLD programme. The event also provided an opportunity for bilateral meetings with the ICT leadership in the Ministry of ICT including the Hon. minister Joel Kaapanda, MP, the PS ICT Mr. Mbeuta Ua-Ndjarakana and Mr. Henry Kassen, the GAC rep for Namibia (Henry is currently vying for the GAC vice chair position during ICANN 51) as well CEOs of Namibia Telecom and the Regulator (CRAN <http://www.cran.na/>) and lecturers from University of Namibia (UNAM). A record 250 delegates were in attendance during the 2-day event. Please read more here <http://www.namibiaictsummit.na/>. Upcoming Events in Africa *Afrinic 21 <http://www.afrinic.net/en/library/news/1013-af21>* ICANN Africa team will be hosting a special meeting for the mid term review of the Africa Strategy and possible formation of a steering committee to oversee the implementation. *ICANN AfICTA joint Workshop <http://aficta.org/index.php/events>* The 2nd AfICTA Summit with the theme "Fostering a Smart Africa" is scheduled to hold on November 3-5, 2014 @ the Conference Centre, Cairo, Egypt. ICANN Africa team and together with ICANN Middle East colleagues will host 2 day workshop focused on Registrar issues. *MEDays Forum <http://www.medays.org>* The Amadeus Institute, first Think Tank in the Maghreb, will organize the seventh edition of the international MEDays Forum in Tangier, Morocco, from November 12th to 15th, 2014. ICANN VP for Africa, Mr. Pierre Dandjinou will give a key note address under the topic *“Cyber War and e-security: How to Solve the Snowden Equation?”* From ICANN Global - *ICANN 51:* Please read all about ICANN 51 at http://la51.icann.org/en/ - *IANA Stewardship Transition and ICANN Accountability:* ICANN has published Revised Enhancing ICANN Accountability: Process and Next Steps: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-10-10-en - ITU Plenipotentiary Conference scheduled for Busan (Republic of Korea) in November 2014 <http://www.itu.int/en/plenipotentiary/2014/Pages/default.aspx> <https://twitter.com/ICANN> <https://www.facebook.com/icannorg>

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When Google Met Wikileaks
by S.M. Muraya 27 Oct '14

27 Oct '14

Long read... Long before company founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin hired Schmidt in 2001, their initial research upon which Google was based had been partly funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). And even as Schmidt’s Google developed an image as the overly friendly giant of global tech, it was building a close relationship with the intelligence community. http://www.newsweek.com/assange-google-not-what-it-seems-279447

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Konza Development Authority- CEO Vacancy
by Phyllis Nyambura 27 Oct '14

27 Oct '14

Listers, Konza Development Authority is looking for a suitable candidate for the position of Chief Executive Officer. (See attached advertisement). The deadline has been extended to* Friday, 7th November, 2014.* Kindly circulate widely across your networks. For more information contact: Abraham Odeng on aogaye(a)konzacity.go.ke 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 2089061 www.icta.go.ke

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Re: [kictanet] Important link relating to the Plenipot in Busan Korea
by Ali Hussein 27 Oct '14

27 Oct '14

Rachel I'm glad that ITU has taken that stand and I'm even happier to be corrected in this matter because transparency is critical going forward regarding Internet Governance. In the same spirit going forward it would be nice and helpful if the ICT Ministry released to the community Kenya's position BEFORE such important global deliberations and that we jointly devise a way for inclusiveness in the delegations that represent the country. Thanks Rachel once again for the link. Regards Ali Hussein On Monday, 27 October 2014, Alwala, Rachel <Alwala(a)ca.go.ke> wrote: > Hello Ali, > > > > Kindly note that the Conference, at its start on 20th October 2014, > arrived at the decision to have provide access to all input documents, > as well as the outcome of the Conference to the public. This proposal was > endorsed by the Heads of Delegation and is in effect. All deliberations > are webcast and the transcripts are also available on the website at the > link: * http://www.itu.int/en/plenipotentiary/2014/Pages/webcast.aspx > <http://www.itu.int/en/plenipotentiary/2014/Pages/webcast.aspx>. * > > > > I believe this will help dispel the misconception that some > documents/deliberations/contributions are not openly available. > > > > Regards, > > > > > > *Rachel Alwala* > > Assistant Director/Communications & External Affairs > > Consumer and Public Affairs > > [image: Description: Description: > http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/logo.png] > > Tel: +254 20 4242000/475 > > Mobile: +254 703 042475/ > > +254 730172475 > > P.O. Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 > > [image: Description: Description: > http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/mail.png]alwala@ca.go.ke > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','alwala(a)ca.go.ke');> [image: Description: > Description: http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/facebook.png]Communications > Authority of Kenya <https://www.facebook.com/CAOKenya?ref=hl> [image: > Description: Description: > http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/twitter.png]ca_kenya > <https://twitter.com/CA_Kenya>[image: Description: Description: > http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/web.png]www.ca.go.ke > <http://www.ca.go.ke/> > > [image: Description: Description: > http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/border.png] > > *Disclaimer:* This email and any files transmitted with it are > confidential and intended solely for the use by the individual(s) or entity > to whom > it is addressed to. If you are not the intended recipient, you are > notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action > in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. > Additionally, if you have received this email in error please notify the > sender > immediately by a reply e-mail. > > [image: Description: Description: > http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/green.jpeg] > > > > > > > > > > > > *From:* kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+alwala > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','kictanet-bounces%2Balwala');>= > cck.go.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cck.go.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke');>] *On > Behalf Of *Ali Hussein via kictanet > *Sent:* 27 October 2014 06:33 > *To:* Alwala, Rachel > *Subject:* [kictanet] Important link relating to the Plenipot in Busan > Korea > > > > Listers > > > > For anyone interested in following issues on the above ITU meeting in > Korea. Please note that a lot of these documents are unavailable in the > public domain unless they are shared by the closed community within the > conference. > > > > http://wcitleaks.org > > > > We would also urge the ICT Ministry to share their contributions and other > deliberations at the conference with the community to enable us to engage > from a position of knowledge. > > > > And from a Non-Governmental point of view Grace and Barrack, please keep > us posted. > > > > Thanks > > > > Regards > > *Ali Hussein* > > > > +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 > > > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > > Skype: abu-jomo > > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim > > Blog: www.alyhussein.com > > > > "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world > will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein > > > > Sent from my iPad > -- Ali Hussein Sent from Gmail Mobile

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Important link relating to the Plenipot in Busan Korea
by Ali Hussein 27 Oct '14

27 Oct '14

Listers For anyone interested in following issues on the above ITU meeting in Korea. Please note that a lot of these documents are unavailable in the public domain unless they are shared by the closed community within the conference. http://wcitleaks.org We would also urge the ICT Ministry to share their contributions and other deliberations at the conference with the community to enable us to engage from a position of knowledge. And from a Non-Governmental point of view Grace and Barrack, please keep us posted. Thanks Regards Ali Hussein +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein Sent from my iPad

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ICYMI- What to Watch at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2014 from Access
by Ephraim Percy Kenyanito 25 Oct '14

25 Oct '14

Dear all, ICYMI- Here's Access' Plenipot policy brief, "What to Watch at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2014," Hope you might find this resource useful it provides an overview of the top procedural and substantive concerns to look out for at the Plenipot as well as recommendations for relevant and productive areas for the ITU to focus its work on in the coming four years. Please feel free to share: https://www.accessnow.org/page/-/docs/WhattoWatchatPlenipot_2.pdf -- Best Regards, *Ephraim Percy Kenyanito* Website: http://about.me/ekenyanito @ekenyanito PGP: E6BA8DC1

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FYI: Morocco ICANN meeting in jeopardy due to Ebola crisis
by waudo siganga 24 Oct '14

24 Oct '14

http://post.milathan.com/2014/10/morocco-icann-meeting-in-jeopardy-due-to-e…

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BD Executive required
by jwaruingi＠advantech.co.ke 23 Oct '14

23 Oct '14

Dear Lister, Business Development Executive required. Please circulate to your networks. Regards >

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Fw: Re: [discuss] ITU PP-14 has started in Busan, Korea
by Walubengo J 23 Oct '14

23 Oct '14

Folks, Good to keep tabs on what our cousins @ ITU are upto. Visit http://www.itu.int/en/plenipotentiary/2014/statements/Pages/default.aspx walu. --- On Tue, 10/21/14, Adam <ajp(a)glocom.ac.jp> wrote: > From: Adam <ajp(a)glocom.ac.jp> > Subject: Re: [discuss] ITU PP-14 has started in Busan, Korea > To: "Janis Karklins" <karklinsj(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "1net Discussion List" <discuss(a)1net.org> > Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2014, 1:22 PM > Cut and paste the URL > > http://www.itu.int/en/plenipotentiary/2014/statements/Pages/default.aspx > > or directed to a Latvian govt > portal :-) > > Adam > > > > On > Oct 21, 2014, at 7:10 PM, Janis Karklins wrote: > > > Statements at the PP14 > can be found on: > > http://www.itu.int/en/plenipotentiary/2014/statements/Pages/default.aspx > > > > On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 > at 10:09 AM, Nigel Hickson <nigel.hickson(a)icann.org> > wrote: > > Good morning > > > > A good way to > remotely follow developments is to follow #Plenipot14 and in > particular tweets from @sgdickinson > > > > Best > > > > Nigel > > > > > > Sent from my > iPhone > > > > > On 21 > Oct 2014, at 05:40, Adam <ajp(a)glocom.ac.jp> > wrote: > > > > > > > > > >> On Oct 21, 2014, at 1:21 > PM, Veni Markovski wrote: > > >> > > >> Statements are important. Even > more is what you think about the internet-related documents, > which are now publicly accessible on the ITU site. > > > > > > <https://www.itu.int/en/plenipotentiary/2014/Pages/default.aspx> > > > > > > Internet > Society's work very helpful > > > > > > <http://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy/2014/10/itu-plenipotentia…> > > > > > > > Particularly the issues matrix <http://www.internetsociety.org/doc/key-resolutions-and-issues-watch-2014-it…> > > > > > > Adam > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >> On Tuesday, October 21, 2014, > Adam <ajp(a)glocom.ac.jp> > wrote: > > >> Thanks Paul. > > >> > > >> New > civil society statement might be of interest -- and I hope > will gain support, see http://bestbits.net/itu-plenipot-notes/ > > >> > > >> > Adam > > >> > > > >> > > >>> > > >>> On Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 4:38 > PM, Anne Jellema <anne(a)webfoundation.org> > wrote: > > >>> Dear colleagues > > >>> > > > >>> As you know, a fluid working group was formed > after the IGF to try to come up with joint recommendations > for the ITU Plenipot. We produced the open letter on > transparency and participation in the Plenipot process > itself, which many of you signed (thank you!). Our second > and harder task was to develop positions on some of the most > important substantive issues before the conference. The > output of this second phase of our work is a 7 page lobby > document that is now available for endorsement for the next > 24 hours at: > > >>> > > >>> http://bestbits.net/itu-plenipot-notes > > >>> > > > >>> The fluid working group struggled to obtain the > conference proposals on which to base our analysis and > recommendations, both because of the ITU's restrictions > on document access and because many Member States submitted > their proposals quite late in the day. As a result, our > drafting process has taken us hard up against the start of > the Plenipot itself. > > >>> > > >>> It is now very urgent to get > this text in front of delegations, so we are opening it for > endorsements rather than comment. If however someone has a > red flag, "absolutely can't live with it" > issue that prevents them from signing on, they should email > me personally in the next 24 hours to propose an edit(s) to > resolve this issue, and I will consult the other members of > the ITU fluid working group on whether to accept this > edit. > > >>> > > > >>> Due to the lack of time for comment and > consensus, we are not presenting these recommendations in > the name of Best Bits or on behalf of civil society in > general but only on behalf of the specific organisations > endorsing. > > >>> > > >>> If you would like your > organisation to be listed, please send your logo to Carolina > Rossini (crossini(a)publicknowledge.org) > by 22:30 CET (16:30 EST) tomorrow, 21 Oct. > > >>> > > > >>> Best wishes > > >>> > Anne > > >>> > > > >>> -- > > >>> Anne > Jellema > > >>> CEO > > >>> +27 061 36 9352 (ZA) > > >>> +1 202 684 6885 (US) > > >>> @afjellema > > >>> > > > >>> World Wide Web Foundation | 1110 Vermont Ave > NW, Suite 500, Washington DC, 20005, USA | > www.webfoundation.org | Twitter: @webfoundation > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >>> > On Oct 21, 2014, at 12:07 PM, Paul Wilson wrote: > > >>> > > > >>> Friends, > > >>> > > >>> You are probably aware that > the ITU’s 2014 plenipotentiary conference started > yesterday, and will run for the next 3 weeks. > > >>> > > > >>> The event webcast is available here: > > >>> > > > >>> https://www.itu.int/en/plenipotentiary/2014/Pages/webcast.aspx > > >>> > > > >>> and please note the links to real time > captioning services on this page. > > > >>> > > >>> For twitter, > the “official" hashtag is #Plenipot14 > > >>> > > > >>> > > >>> If anyone is > aware of useful reports or commentaries on the meeting as it > goes on, hope you will share them here. > > > >>> > > >>> All the > best > > >>> > > > >>> Paul. > > >>> > > >>> > > > >>> > ________________________________________________________________________ > > >>> Paul Wilson, > Director-General, APNIC > <dg(a)apnic.net> > > >>> http://www.apnic.net > +61 7 3858 3100 > > >>> > > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > > >>> > _______________________________________________ > > >>> discuss mailing list > > >>> discuss(a)1net.org > > >>> http://1net-mail.1net.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss > > >> > > >> > > >> > _______________________________________________ > > >> discuss mailing list > > >> discuss(a)1net.org > > >> http://1net-mail.1net.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss > > >> > > >> > > >> -- > > >> > Best, > > >> Veni > > >> http://veni.com > > > >> https://facebook.com/venimarkovski > > >> https://twitter.com/veni > > >> *** > > >> > The opinions expressed above > > >> > are those of the author, not of > > > >> any organizations, associated > > > >> with or related to him in > > > >> any given way. > > >> *** > > >> > > >> > > >> == Sent from my phone, so any > spelling mistakes are caused by the touchscreen keyboard. > Also, that's the reason for using short words and > phrases. > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > discuss mailing list > > > discuss(a)1net.org > > > http://1net-mail.1net.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > discuss mailing list > > > discuss(a)1net.org > > http://1net-mail.1net.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss > > > > > _______________________________________________ > discuss mailing list > discuss(a)1net.org > http://1net-mail.1net.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss

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Mobile Apps in Kenya - Any thats known to be making money?
by Bernard Kioko 22 Oct '14

22 Oct '14

Hi, Is there any mobile app from Kenya that's known to be generating income for the developer? I am interested to know. Over the last few years I have seen a lot of focus on young people being told to make mobile apps. Are we consuming them? I am sure SMS and USSD apps that make money do exist. Thoughts? -- * ------------------------------ * This e-mail and any attachments may contain information that is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law and is intended for the sole use of the named recipient(s). Any unauthorized review, use, or disclosure or distribution is prohibited. Any liability (in negligence or otherwise) arising from any third party acting, or refraining from acting on any information contained in this email is hereby excluded. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete the contents and notify the sender immediately; do not disclose the contents to any other person, use it for any purpose or store or copy the information in any medium. Whilst our e-mails are checked for viruses, we cannot guarantee that this message or any attachment is virus free, does not contain malicious code or is incompatible with your electronic system and the Company does not accept liability in respect of viruses, malicious code or any related problems that you might experience. For further information about us, please contact us at the address indicated below. Bernsoft Interactive Limited - P O Box 15177-00100 Nairobi - Tel: +254 722 929192 Email: admin(a)bernsoft.com Web: www.bernsoft.com

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www.ecitizen.go.ke goes live...quietly
by Gideon 22 Oct '14

22 Oct '14

+1 Ali and Kivuva, T his is good progress, the web designers should ensure that the registration/verification email does not end up in the spam folder so that users can have ensured validity. Overall i think we could help the design team with comments for hitches or bugs at this 'test phase' as we browse through the portal. Regards Gideon Rop DotConnectAfrica > > Thanks Ali for sharing. > > Probably it's on testdrive, the reason for the silence. I like the > interface and simplicity of the system. Simplicity is a virtue. > > Just some comments, my email verification to signup to the ecitizen.co.ke > portal is being delivered straight to the spam folder by Gmail. The team > working on the system should see that the IP address is not blacklisted. > > You can renew or replace your driving license online here > https://ntsa.ecitizen.go.ke/ > I hope the service will be integrated so that we renew the DL online and > don't have to print and glue that paper on the driving license. I am sure > this system will be integrated with the smart-card driving license. > Currently " You can now renew your drivers license online, pay using > mobile money services of your choice and print your renewal slip. You will > need your Ref no found in bracket in C of C in your driving license page > 1." > > ______________________ > Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya > twitter.com/lordmwesh > > "There are some men who lift the age they inhabit, till all men walk on > higher ground in that lifetime." - Maxwell Anderson > > On 22 October 2014 13:59, Ali Hussein via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > Listers > > > > Finally! The eCitizen portal is live. > > > > A for effort. > > > > Still test driving it. I'm sure the ministry will appreciate the > feedback > > from the community so please go on and log in! > > > > *Ali Hussein* > > > > > > > > > > > > Tel: +254 770 906375/ 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. > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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/kivuva%40transworldaf… > > > > 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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New OGP Plan open for public consultation
by Grace Githaiga 22 Oct '14

22 Oct '14

http://www.icta.go.ke/draft-ogp-action-plan-kenya-2014/

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www.ecitizen.go.ke goes live...quietly
by Ali Hussein 22 Oct '14

22 Oct '14

Listers Finally! The eCitizen portal is live. A for effort. Still test driving it. I'm sure the ministry will appreciate the feedback from the community so please go on and log in! *Ali Hussein* Tel: +254 770 906375/ 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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