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Re: [kictanet] CA to appeal court’s quashing of disputed law
by Grace Githaiga 20 Apr '16

20 Apr '16

Thanks @Sydney for sharing. Just in case anyone interested missed out the ruling, it is attached. Riva shared it yesterday. "Mr Wangusi added that there is nothing unconstitutional with section 29 of the Kica, and her interpretation of the law did not capture section 33 of the Constitution which caps the limits of freedom of expression. “I have not seen the ruling but definitely we are going to challenge it... There is nothing unconstitutional in that Act since it conforms to section 33 of the Kenyan Constitution,” Mr Wangusi said.“While freedom of expression is guaranteed in our Constitution, the same Constitution states that one cannot use his freedom of expression to undermine the freedom of others,’’ he said. Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2016 11:29:01 +0300Subject: [kictanet] CA to appeal court’s quashing of disputed law [feedly]From: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.keCC: sidney.ochieng(a)gmail.comTo: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.comI guess we're going to the Supreme Court?---- CA to appeal court’s quashing of disputed law // Business DailyThe Communications Authority (CA) of Kenya has vowed to challenge a ruling by the High Court quashing a section of the Kenya Information and Communication Amendment (Kica) Act. ----Shared via my feedly readerSidneyTouched not typed from my Infinix Z3_______________________________________________ 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/ggithaiga%40hotmail.c… 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, shar

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Invitation NRBuzz: Early Childhood Education Meets Tech
by Nanjira Sambuli 20 Apr '16

20 Apr '16

http://ihub.co.ke/blogs/27298 Happening tomorrow evening at iHub for those interested in the subject matter. (Att: Mildred, following on previous conversation on research around this). Regards, Nanjira Sambuli Research Lead iHub <http://www.ihub.co.ke/> | Research <http://www.ihub.co.ke/research> | UXLab <http://www.ihub.co.ke/uxlab> | Consulting <http://www.ihub.co.ke/consulting> *Mobile:* +254722481566 *Skype:* nanjirasambuli | *Twitter:* @NiNanjira

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CA to appeal court’s quashing of disputed law [feedly]
by Sidney Ochieng 20 Apr '16

20 Apr '16

I guess we're going to the Supreme Court? ---- *CA to appeal court’s quashing of disputed law* <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/CA-to-appeal-court-quashing-of-disputed-…> // *Business Daily* <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/CA-to-appeal-court-quashing-of-disputed-…> The Communications Authority (CA) of Kenya has vowed to challenge a ruling by the High Court quashing a section of the Kenya Information and Communication Amendment (Kica) Act. ---- Shared via *my feedly reader* <http://feedly.com> Sidney Touched not typed from my Infinix Z3

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Kenya film board bans 'immoral' ads from running between 5am and 10pm
by Grace Githaiga 20 Apr '16

20 Apr '16

The Kenya Film Classification Board has banned advertisements and commercials that feature sexual innuendos and sexually suggestive scenes, alcoholic drinks, betting and gambling from running during the watershed period between 5:00am and 10pm. http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Film-board-bans-immoral-ads/-/1056/3165970/-/y…

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Re: [kictanet] Kenya film board bans 'immoral' ads from running between 5am and 10pm
by Matunda Nyanchama 20 Apr '16

20 Apr '16

Friends, There is a case to be made regarding what we air in broadcast media and its impact (especially) on children. A good approach would be to have in place comprehensive classification guidelines and standards for content to help content producers assess and classify their content. Next: extensive guidelines and advice on when what content is appropriate. ... and then there is the need for user awareness. Awareness (for the producer and consumer) is key and may work more effectively than blanket ban whose enforcement may prove a challenge. It is a challenge (in part) because it is hard, for instance to regulate what people watch on the Internet, what with the growth in smartphone ownership! ... we hear of stories of how internet cafes are major porn-watching and gambling dens! Kind regards.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; Director & Managing Consultant, mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.comAgano 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: +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.comLicensed by Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)

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CA BOOSTS FUND FOR BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE
by Ali Hussein 19 Apr '16

19 Apr '16

Listers See attached news clip. Couldn't find the online version. Good initiative. No doubt. However, I'm curious:- 1. Why is it that the study only focused on need for more cash? 2. I haven't seen the report but I'm hoping that it also includes an audit on how much has been spent since the fund was started, it's impact and challenges. Could whoever is on this list provide us with a link to review this study? 3. Why the Board, appointed to administer and execute this fund has been consistently missing in action on this list. Surely they don't have anything to hide do they? Silence speaks volumes. This forum isn't about just criticizing but about engaging and contributing to the development of ICTs in this country. Be a part of it. You can't ignore us forever. 4. Could the CA provide this forum and Kenyans at large a Performance Report on this very important component of our ICT development? Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 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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Re: [kictanet] KICA Act 29 declared unconstitutional by the High Court
by riva＠article19.org 19 Apr '16

19 Apr '16

@Sydney, yes Please find our statement and the full judgment here: https://www.article19.org/resources.php/resource/38343/en/kenya:-win-for-fr… From: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> To: riva(a)article19.org Cc: "Sidney Ochieng" <sidney.ochieng(a)gmail.com>, "James Wamathai" <jw(a)hapakenya.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 4:45:42 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] KICA Act 29 declared unconstitutional by the High Court Fantastic. What does that mean for those charged under the law so far? Are they to be set free? On 19 April 2016 at 15:32, James Wamathai via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: "Judge Mumbi Ngugi has declared Section 29 of the Kenya Information and Communication (KICA) Act 2009, popularly known as the KICA Act 29, as unconstitutional. She declared that "Section 29 of the Kenya Information and Communication Act cannot stand" ' http://www.monitor.co.ke/2016/04/19/kica-act-29-declared-unconstitutional-b… _______________________________________________ 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/sidney.ochieng%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. -- Regards, Sidney Twitter: @princelySid | Website: sidneyochieng.co.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/riva%40article19.org The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Report for Quality of Service Monitoring for Mobile Network Services in the year 2014/15
by Alwala, Rachel 19 Apr '16

19 Apr '16

Dear Listers, Please note the recently released Quality of Service Monitoring report for MNOs in the 2014/15 (attached). Forwarded for your information and consumption. Regards, Rachel

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Re: [kictanet] KICA Act 29 declared unconstitutional by the High Court
by ngethe.kariuki2007＠yahoo.co.uk 19 Apr '16

19 Apr '16

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Michuki Mwangi discusses solutions to lower Internet costs
by Mwendwa Kivuva 19 Apr '16

19 Apr '16

http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/mobile/article/2000198696/solution-to-lower-… Six years before the submarine fibre cable arrived in Kenya, 1Mbps of international Internet capacity cost about $3,000 (Sh303,750) compared to today’s cost, which is well below $100 (Sh10,125). So why have the cost benefits not been fully passed on to end users? According to operators, the cost of backhaul capacity between cable stations and cities, towns or locations closer to customers remains high. The costs associated with building and maintaining backhaul fibre — whether through rights of way, licensing fees, associated risks or a general lack of laws that penalise the destruction of infrastructure — means an operator ends up spending a lot of money keeping the fibre operational, not on its expansion. The total of these associated risks on this single investment is ultimately passed on to the end consumer.

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