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KICA Amendments: compensation of telecommunication consumers for call drops
by Mwendwa Kivuva 25 Oct '19

25 Oct '19

The new amendments to KICA proposed by Hon. Elisha Odhiambo, MP, published on March 15th, 2019, seeks to add a new section 34A on the compensation of telecommunications consumers for call drops. 34A. (1) A licensee is liable to credit a consumer who initiates a call that gets cut out after a connection by Kenya Shillings ten worth of airtime for each call drop within its network for a maximum of three call drops per day (2) A licensee shall not be liable to compensate a consumer, where a call gets cut out due to third party interference on the licensee's connection lines, inevitable accident or *force majeure*. The rationale of the bill is to make provisions for quality of service to consumers making calls by compelling licensees in the telecommunications industry to invest in infrastructure that will guarantee the quality of service for consumers making calls. What are your thoughts on this new amendment? Is it adequate? Does KICA cover all other telecommunications service consumers? Warm Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva,

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Re: [kictanet] KICA Amendment- Regulation of Social Media
by kanini mutemi 24 Oct '19

24 Oct '19

I see the comments coming in. Thank you. Here is more to ponder on: The Amendment will require that all bloggers register with the Commission (Read Communication Authority of Kenya) perhaps on the payment of a fee. Failure to register will be a criminal offense. So *1*. *Licensing of the social media platform* * 2. Registration of bloggers. * I like the question Mwendwa posed. What is news. If I’m walking by town and I witness an accident first hand- take a photo and break that information on my Whatsapp Status or Instagram stories or on Twitter- am I blogger? Will I have committed an offense? On Wed, 23 Oct 2019 at 14:55, Mwendwa Kivuva <lordmwesh(a)gmail.com> wrote: > According to the bill, "*blogging" means collecting, writing, editing and > presenting of news or news articles in social media platforms or in the > internet;* > > > Anything that is not news is not a blog. The bill is defining blogging > with the intention of regulating opinion on news. So that you would need a > license to comment on any newsworthy event. Probably, the next question > should be, what is the definition of News? Other questions are, if you blog > fake news, will that also be blogging? Is fake news under the definition of > blogging? > > > *"social media platforms" includes online publishing and discussion, media > sharing, blogging, social networking, document and data sharing > repositories, social media applications, social bookmarking and widgets;* > > KICTAnet has a document repository for sharing policy briefs and reports. > Does that make KICTAnet a social media platform? Will KICTAnet need a > license to operate it's website? > > On Wed, Oct 23, 2019, 14:05 kanini mutemi via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Are we worried about the definition of ‘social media platform’ >> >> The amendment proposes that for a social media platform to ‘operate’ in >> Kenya, they must seek a license. To get the license, they will have to >> comply with some obligations eg having an office in Kenya. >> >> >> On Wed, 23 Oct 2019 at 13:44, Mildred Achoch <mildandred(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I think posting on Twitter is covered under the term microblogging. My >>> follow up question then is: does this include retweeting or liking someone >>> else's tweet? If someone from another country criticizes a leader in Kenya, >>> then I retweet this 280 character criticism, have I carried out the action >>> of "blogging"? >>> >>> Regards, >>> Mildred. >>> >>> >>> On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, kanini mutemi <kaninimutemi(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> @Mildred, >>>> >>>> Thanks for starting us off. >>>> >>>> Would you say someone posting on Twitter (280 characters) would also >>>> fall under the broad definition of blogger? Drawing this from ‘*writing >>>> on social media platforms*’ >>>> >>>> On Wed, 23 Oct 2019 at 13:21, Mildred Achoch <mildandred(a)gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Dear Listers, >>>>> >>>>> First, thank you for the opportunity to discuss this. I have very many >>>>> initial thoughts but let me begin with the definition of blogging. I think >>>>> it is important to look at the history of blogging as this will expand the >>>>> definition of the term beyond just news items. On the ground, many bloggers >>>>> like myself don't even concern themselves with news. For example, I have a >>>>> poetry blog that is largely inactive but is still a "LOG" of my previous >>>>> creative activities. >>>>> >>>>> Wikipedia has outlined what a blog is: >>>>> https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog >>>>> >>>>> If we are to follow the definition of blogging that is outlined in >>>>> this bill, does it mean then that blogs which do not deal with news will be >>>>> exempt? If a blog deals with the history of Kenya, is this still news or >>>>> not? What about satire based on news items? Parody? Memes? >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> Mildred Achoch. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, kanini mutemi via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Good morning Listers, >>>>>> >>>>>> As GG had alerted us last week, there is a bill before the National >>>>>> Assembly that seeks to amend the Kenya Information and Communication Act by >>>>>> including a part on Regulation of Social Media. >>>>>> >>>>>> I will lead us on a discussion on this Bill. >>>>>> >>>>>> Between 2016 to date, we have seen many attempts to regulate social >>>>>> media conduct. Interestingly, one such attempt, the Computer Misuse and >>>>>> Cybercrimes Act, where many of its sections on regulation of social media, >>>>>> have been suspended is coming up for hearing today. Now we tackle yet >>>>>> another attempt to ‘fix’ social media. >>>>>> >>>>>> To start with, I will post the definitions proposed in the bill of >>>>>> the word ‘social media platform’ and ‘blogging’: >>>>>> >>>>>> "*blogging" means collecting, writing, editing and presenting of >>>>>> news or news articles in social media platforms or in the internet;* >>>>>> >>>>>> *"social media platforms" includes online publishing and discussion, >>>>>> media sharing, blogging, social networking, document and data sharing >>>>>> repositories, social media applications, social bookmarking and widgets;* >>>>>> >>>>>> What are your initial thoughts? What ‘problem’ is Hon. Injendi trying >>>>>> to fix with this bill? Who will fall under those definitions? Contributions >>>>>> are welcome. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! >>>>> http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>> *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! >>> http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >> *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*. >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/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. >> > -- *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*.

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Safaricom Names CEO
by Victor Kapiyo 24 Oct '19

24 Oct '19

Safaricom has named Mr. Peter Ndegwa as the company’s Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2020. He joins Safaricom from Diageo PLC where he is the Managing Director of Diageo Continental Europe. https://www.safaricom.co.ke/about/media-center/publications/press-releases/…

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Data Protection Bill Progress
by Grace Bomu 24 Oct '19

24 Oct '19

Listers, It appears that the ICT Ministry Data Protection Bill was read for the first time in the National Assembly. See this story <https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001330606/cs-mucheru-clashes-with-…>. I cannot find the published version of the Bill online but came across this from the interwebs. If anyone comes across one that is authoritatively published, please share. Also please be on the lookout for the public participation from the National Assembly ICT committee. Otherwise, let us prepare to give input. Regards, -- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F

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Invitation to the National Cyber Security Conference 2019
by Barrack Otieno 21 Oct '19

21 Oct '19

Dear Listers, The Communications Authority of Kenya is committed to enhancing the National Cyber Readiness and Resilience. This is in recognition of the critical role that the Internet and ICTs play in Kenya’s social economic transformation. In line with these you are invited to the National Cybersecurity Conference from 23rd – 25th October 2019, which shall be a forum for cybersecurity stakeholders to engage on emerging cybersecurity matters. The Conference will be held at Safari Park Hotel. Kindly ensure that you register for the CA National Cybersecurity Conference by close of business Monday 21st October 2019 at the below URL: https://www.ke-cirt.go.ke/index.php/national-cybersecurity-conference-2019/ If you need more information on the conference kindly contact the organizers using the contact details below National KE-CIRT/CC Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) Waiyaki Way Opp. Kianda School P.O. Box 14448 – 00800 NAIROBI Web portal: www.ke-cirt.go.ke; Website: www.ca.go.ke; Email: incidents(a)ke-cirt.go.ke; Tel.: Hotlines: +254-703-042700; +254-730-172700 Thank you Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: Connect Africa : WEBCAST THU/FRI: East Africa Internet Governance Forum 2019 #eaigf19
by Barrack Otieno 18 Oct '19

18 Oct '19

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Joly MacFie via Internet Society <Mail(a)connectedcommunity.org> Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:33:26 +0000 Subject: Connect Africa : WEBCAST THU/FRI: East Africa Internet Governance Forum 2019 #eaigf19 To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com == Please, reply above this line == This is, in fact, that first regional East Africa IGF since 2015 (see that one <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/eaigf>), so plenty of water under the bridge! It culminates a very active week in Arusha that has included the EASIG <https://eaigf.africa/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/EASIG-programme.pdf>, and the Tanzania IGF <https://isoc.live/11426/>, ISOC Live posted: "The 2019 East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF)will be held in Arusha, Tanzania from 17-18 October 2019. The EAIGF, which first convened in 2008, aims at creating a community of practice that will, in the long term, become a sustaining foundation f" <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/eaigf2019>The 2019 East Africa Internet Governance Forum <https://eaigf.africa/> (EAIGF)will be held in Arusha, Tanzania from 17-18 October 2019. The EAIGF, which first convened in 2008, aims at creating a community of practice that will, in the long term, become a sustaining foundation for meaningful participation of East African stakeholders in internet public policy debates at the national, regional and international level. The participating nations are Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. LIVESTREAM: https://livestream.com/internetsociety/eaigf2019 <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/eaigf2019> AGENDA: https://eaigf.africa/agenda/ <https://eaigf.africa/agenda/> (UTC+3) TWITTER: #EAIGF19 https://priv.sh/WnmbtHP <https://priv.sh/WnmbtHP> Permalink https://isoc.live/11429/ <https://isoc.live/11429/> -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- - Reply to Sender : https://connect.internetsociety.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=733&SenderKe… Reply to Discussion : https://connect.internetsociety.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=733&MID=4234… You are subscribed to "Connect Africa" as otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com. To change your subscriptions, go to http://connect.internetsociety.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions&MDATE=…. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to http://connect.internetsociety.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?Use…. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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[Panel Discussion, 22nd.Oct]Data justice, An agenda worth pursuing in kenya?
by MU Junnan 17 Oct '19

17 Oct '19

Dear KICTANETer, You are most welcome to join our discussion on next Tuesday from 10:00 am to 13:00 at the British Institute of Eastern Africa, Laikipia Roads. Registration through this link: https://forms.gle/uLD37c73rFf6Qjdg6 Is data revolution in our age purely technical? How shall we define an ethical path in this digital Kenya? How these achievements might contribute to the evolution of governance and our life in the digital economy? What are the challenges and opportunities Kenya face nowadays in regulating data protection legislation? Together with pioneering practitioners and scholars, these questions will be reflected and discussed through the lens of “Data justice”, the data justice agenda includes three pillars, visibility, engagement with technology and anti-discrimination. With this framework, we aim to shed light on the political, economic and infrastructural dynamics that are shaping the values and ideas of Kenya’s digital future. [cid:43e3de48-d510-4f6b-96d1-689050e06608] Best Regards Ju

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Follow the Eas African Internet Governance Forum on Livestream
by Barrack Otieno 17 Oct '19

17 Oct '19

Listers, The East African Internet Governance Forum is back after a three year hiatus. This years forum is being hosted by the East African Community Secretariat in Arusha Tanzania in collaboration with the Internet Society Tanzania Chapter. The forum was preceded by the first East African School of Internet Governance attended by 50 participants from the six East African Partner States. The meeting has been graced by 100 participants from the six East African partner states including members of the East African Legislative Assembly, the Inter University Council of East Africa and the East African Court of Justice. The East African School of Internet Governance and East African Internet Governance have been supported by the Africa Union through the Policy and Regulatory Initiative for a Digital Africa which seeks to Strengthen National and Regional Internet Governance initiatives in Africa. For more information you can visit the event website www.eaigf.africa To follow the event through livestream you can use the following link https://livestream.com/internetsociety/eaigf2019 Thank you Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Access to Information
by Lydia gachungi 17 Oct '19

17 Oct '19

The United Nations General Assembly #UNGA2019 #UNGA74 has adopted a resolution proclaiming 28 September as “International Day for Universal Access to Information” following @UNESCO resolution 57 adopted in 2015 General Conference.

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No more roaming charges: ECOWAS citizens to enjoy local rates on calls - Ursula - 3news
by Lydia gachungi 16 Oct '19

16 Oct '19

ECOWAS countries will from January 2020 scrap international roaming charges for its citizens travelling within the region as part of efforts to promote regional integration and economic development. https://3news.com/no-more-roaming-charges-ecowas-citizens-to-enjoy-local-ra…

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