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Re: [kictanet] Community frequencies
by Ngigi Waithaka 02 Dec '13

02 Dec '13

Emmanuel, You're welcome. On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 10:01 AM, Emmanuel Khisa <oloo.khisa(a)googlemail.com>wrote: > Ngigi, > > Thank You Boss for this information. I have wondered for a long time how > we were every going to reach Turkana and Pokot with cellular network if we > couldnt even service areas barely 40km out of Nairobi because of a business > case that spoke to technologies priced at Ksh. 3-4m plus > > OpenBts and particularly this Range Network almost seems revolution and to > think it has been around for a while....Very captivating. > > > On Wed, Nov 27, 2013 at 5:46 PM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: > >> Even before we go Russian, how about using tried and tested OpenBTS and >> if you dont want the hustles of setting it up yourself, you could buy a >> 'box' from Range Networks http://rangenetworks.com/ that could handle 50 >> concurrent calls for about 5k USD? >> >> Waithaka Ngigi >> >> Alliance Technologies >> Nairobi, Kenya >> >> www.A1.io >> On 27 Nov 2013 11:06, "James Kulubi" <jkulubi(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: >> >>> Robert, >>> I find your proposal interesting but also confusing. >>> It is interesting because the base station is ten times cheaper and uses >>> open source but it is also confusing because you are proposing >>> transmission in a frequency band that is not internationally recognized for >>> GSM (click here for second and third generation GSM details<http://www.itu.int/osg/spu/ni/3G/casestudies/GSM-FINAL.pdf>). >>> Further, you appear to be emphasis the *Um *interface and associated >>> equipment while ignoring the *Abis* and *A* equipment and interfaces. >>> How is does the Russian base station authenticate, switch, handle mobility >>> and perform roaming functions and generally interface with the global >>> environment that is full of legacy GSM systems? Will such interfaces impose >>> additional costs? Please provide us with a link to this innovative system >>> so we understand. >>> Back to your last question, the CCK national radio frequency table can >>> be found here… <http://cck.go.ke/licensing/spectrum/freq_table.html> >>> Regards >>> James >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 8:56, robert yawe < >>> robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: >>> Hi Listers, >>> >>> I recently met a group of Russian developers who have a GSM base station >>> that sells at a tenth of the mainstream ones as it is based on open source >>> technology. >>> >>> The product could have a massive impact on many of Kenya's far-flung >>> communities as it would allow them to set up community based communication >>> networks especially where the ARPU is too low for the commercial operators >>> to venture. >>> >>> For this to work we need to provide a license free GSM frequency such as >>> the 2.5 ghz that is used for data networks, do you know if there is such a >>> provision in the CCK regulations? >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> >>> Robert Yawe >>> KAY System Technologies Ltd >>> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >>> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >>> Kenya >>> >>> >>> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/jkulubi%40yahoo.co.uk >>> >>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >>> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >>> >>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ngigi%40at.co.ke >>> >>> >>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >>> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >>> >>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/oloo.khisa%40gmail.com >> >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> > > > > -- > "Service to Mankind is the greatest form of service"... > > > > > > *Oloo KhisaP.O. Box > 24324-00100Nairobi0721321086/0731849128http://ke.linkedin.com/in/olookhisa > <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/olookhisa>* > -- *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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Invitation to stakeholder workshops on broadband internet and the tourism and tea sectors
by Mwololo Waema Tim 30 Nov '13

30 Nov '13

Dear Listers, Attached is an invitation for stakeholder workshops on the impact of broadband internet on the value chains in the Tourism and Tea sectors, in case any lister is interested. Kind regards, Tim Mwololo Waema

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CCK launches its third strategic plan
by Wambua, Christopher 29 Nov '13

29 Nov '13

Listers, I would like to inform you that CCK has this morning launched its third strategic plan (2013-2018). According to the Plan, CCK targets to facilitate the following by 2018: Our Measures of Success Current 2017/18 ICT Contribution to GDP 2.2% 5% Mobile Telephony Penetration 79.5% 90% Wireless Broadband Penetration 2.4% 10% Fixed Broadband Penetration 0.00011% 0.5% Internet Penetration 41.26% 70% Postal and Courier Penetration (Population Per Post Office and/or Courier Outlets) 29,992 20,000 TV Broadcast Coverage (Population) 50% 80% Local Content to Total Content Ratio 40% 60% Electronic Commerce (Mobile Money Services) Penetration 53.5% 70% Customer Satisfaction Index 71.0% 80% The Strategic Plan 2013-2018 is available at http://www.cck.go.ke/resc/publications/strategic_plan/CCK_3rd_Strategic_Pla… Best regards, Christopher Wambua Manager - Communications Consumer and Public Affairs Department Communications Commission of Kenya P.O. Box 14448 NAIROBI 00800 Tel: +254 20 4242209 info(a)cck.go.ke<mailto:[email protected]> www.cck.go.ke<http://www.cck.go.ke>

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Search for independent .ke administrator gathers pace (Where to KeNIC)
by Ali Hussein 29 Nov '13

29 Nov '13

Listers The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has delinked itself from the Kenya Network Information Centre (Kenic) setting stage for licensing of a new body that will manage and administer the country’s Internet addresses system. Read on:- http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Search-for-independent--ke-administrator… Further to a blog posting by Wanjiku, this story that appeared online yesterday requires some attention from us as players in the industry. In the last AGM there was a promise to engage stakeholders to map a way forward on this issue. Stakeholder engagement is critical to ensure we don't run afoul of IANA and ICANN rules and regulations regarding redelegation (if it comes to that) of the .ke ccTLD. One thing that is coming out of this is definitely a positive and I salute CCK for moving boldly on this.This is the issue of Corporate Governance and whether as a regulator they should have a sit at the table in the running of KeNIC. Having said that, the unilaterally pronouncements from the CCK on the future of KeNIC doesn't auger well for the ccTLD. It is as if CCK has decided it is the 800 pound Gorilla (ok..admittedly it is by all intents and purposes) and what it says goes..and be damned the other stakeholders. Do I hear the word impunity? I urge the current KeNIC board (of which CCK is a member) to keep their promise of engagement and inclusiveness. They will be surprised at how receptive the community is to ensuring that .ke grows from strength to strength..if it means that this will be the end of KeNIC then so be it. But let this decision not be bulldozed down our throats by one member of the community. Ali Hussein +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 "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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Day 5: Any other Issue(s)
by Grace Githaiga 29 Nov '13

29 Nov '13

Good morning Listers So far the discussion has been good and has raised good points. Thanks to all who have actively continued to participate and even those who are silent observers:) Everyone's support is appreciated. Today is day 5 of the discussion and the final day before we start compiling the concerns that have been raised. We dedicate it to "any other issue(s)" that listers may want to raise in regard to the Convention. Additionally, listers can go back to issues of any other day and discuss them here. Questions: Are there other articles that you would like to share that need clarification? What other issue(s) would you like to raise? This is the link to the Draft African Union Convention and Security in cyberspace for your reference. http://pages.au.int/sites/default/files/AU%20Cybersecurity%20Convention%20E… Have a wonderful FridayRgdsGG

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As we twitted in our slumber
by robert yawe 29 Nov '13

29 Nov '13

Hi Listers, As we twitted in our slumber about how CSK and KIF where not the true representatives of the industry others realised that a vacuum existed and proceeded to fill it. http://www.ictak.or.ke/ It is clear that a new mouth piece for the industry, that appreciates the need to formalise "domo", has arrived, at arms. Just like with their predecessors their members will be the ones selected to fill positions in various bodies as the official representatives of the ICT community soon after which we shall ask, who are they? Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Day 1: On-line debate on African Union Convention on Cyber Security (AUCC)
by Grace Githaiga 29 Nov '13

29 Nov '13

Good morning Listers Further to the announcement we made last Friday, we now commence this one week discussion on the African Union Convention on Cyber Security(AUCC)http://pages.au.int/sites/default/files/AU%20Cybersecurity%20… on multiple lists of KICTANet and ISOC-KE, in Kenya and on I-Network list moderated by the Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) and ISOC -Uganda. Background to the African Union Convention on Cyber Security (AUCC) African Union (AU) convention (52 page document) seeks to intensify the fight against cybercrime across Africa in light of increase in cybercrime, and a lack of mastery of security risks by African countries. Further, that one challenge for African countries is lack of technological security adequate enough to prevent and effectively control technological and informational risks. As such “African States are in dire need of innovative criminal policy strategies that embody States, societal and technical responses to create a credible legal climate for cyber security”. The Convention establishes a framework for cybersecurity in Africa “through organisation of electronic transactions, protection of personal data, promotion of cyber security, e-governance and combating cybercrime” (Conceptual framework). As an additional reference to the earlier ones, please find attached a letter that was sent to the AU by the Center for Intellectual Property and Information Technology law and Strathmore University school of law. We begin the discussion with Part 1 on Electronic transactions. Today, we will discuss two out of four articles from this section. Section III: Publicity by electronic means Article I – 7: Without prejudice to Article I-4 any advertising action, irrespective of its form, accessible through online communication service, shall be clearly identified as such. It shall clearly identify the individual or corporate body on behalf of whom it is undertaken. Question: Should net anonymity be legislated? If so, what measures need to be or not be considered? Question: Should individuals or companies be obliged to reveal their identities and what are the implications? Article I – 8: The conditions governing the possibility of promotional offers as well as the conditions for participating in promotional competitions or games where such offers, competitions or games are electronically disseminated, shall be clearly spelt out and easily accessible. Question: Should an international (or should we call it regional) law legislate on promotional offers and competitions offered locally? Over to you Listers. Let us engage and make concrete suggestions. A great week to you all.RgdsGG

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4 Reasons Why CCK’s Plan To Enforce Local Web Site Hosting Is Impractical
by Ali Hussein 28 Nov '13

28 Nov '13

http://www.moseskemibaro.com/2013/11/28/4-reasons-why-ccks-plan-to-enforce-… Ali Hussein +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 "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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OT: Local content: Kenyan Racing Game Ma3racer finally on Android
by Joe Murithi Njeru 28 Nov '13

28 Nov '13

It's finally here! Get your hands on Ma3Racer 1.5 now! on Android. Racing with public transport has never been this exciting. Test your skills against the busiest, roughest, most rugged Nairobi roads. Weave your Ma3 through traffic and over barriers in pursuit of coins and gold bags. But keep an eye out for the ominous black ma3 hell-bent on doing whatever it takes to stop you dead in your tracks. Kuwa chonjo. So you think you have what it takes to be the last Ma3 standing? Hold on to your device; this is going to be one heck of a bumpy ride! Click below to download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.PlanetRackus.Ma3Racer&hl=… -- Joe Murithi Njeru - Chief Executive Officer Regards, Joe Murithi Njeru - Chief Executive Officer m: +254 722 787725 e: joe.njeru(a)zilojo.com <mailto:[email protected]?Subject=Hello> w: www.zilojo.com <http://www.zilojo.com> G+: google.com/+Zilojo <http://www.google.com/+Zilojo> o: +254 20 2190873 Map: http://goo.gl/maps/9IVjt *Suite B21, Ground Floor, Block B, Silverpool Office Suites, Jabavu Lane, Hurlingham Nairobi, Kenya.* <http://www.zilojo.com>

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Idlelo 6 Call for Papers
by John Matogo 28 Nov '13

28 Nov '13

Dear colleagues. Kindly find attached the Call for Papers for the Idlelo 6 Conference that will take place from 24th March to 28th March 2014 at Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya. Kindly share widely among your networks. Regards, John Matogo Manager Incubation Centre, @iBizAfrica Strathmore University P.O. Box 59857-00200 Nairobi, KENYA Tel: +254 070 303 4280 (direct line) Personal Mobile:+254 722 813 533 Skype: jmatogo Twitter: @jmatogo LinkedIn: http://tinyurl.com/avcn7qu Web: www.strathmore.edu and http://www.ibizafrica.co.ke/ -- 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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