Re: [kictanet] Cambridge Analytica and the Kenyan Elections
A major question for CA to answer is the quantum of voter fluidity in the Kenyan ecosystem. That is; what is the likelihood that there is an actual swing vote in Kenya? Are these swing voters online and on social media? The two major political groupings draw their support from what seem to be unmovable, unwavering and unquestioning bases. This is largely because of the central organising question of our politics around ethnic nationalism. As such, the exasperated voter in the middle is likely to be voting for a fringe candidate, or not voting at all. In this climate, who will CA be targeting with their psychometrics? On May 10, 2017 1:07 PM, "John Ndavula via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: In my book *Social Media Adoption and Campaigns in Kenya**, *scheduled for publication in June this year, I explore the relationship between social media and politics, more precisely the political campaign. One of the questions I address is: What power do social media exercise in the political campaign process in Kenya? Although my empirical data is hinged on the 2013 general elections, it is interesting to note that this question continues to excite interest in the 2017 political campaigns. John Ndavula On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Mutemi wa Kiama via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Which company are NASA using?
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On 10 May 2017 1:35 p.m., "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Grace and all
There is enough digital data in this country to tip an election. With over 6 million Facebook users (Maybe the FB team on this list can verify it), with our own version of fake news and negative websites going up both for and against the incumbents and the opposition, with Kenyans being one of the most digitally savvy in the continent the stage is set for interesting times.
One thing is for sure - We have enough digital data in this country to tip an election.
We are now mainstream digitally. Fact.
Oh..And NASA also has the equivalent of CA on their side. :-) So this is evenly matched when it comes to digital arsenals. All I can tell you guys is this:-
Buy popcorn, a coke, or your other favourite drink and enjoy the show. Just don't forget to vote for your favourite candidate!! Or Party! :-)
Regards
*Ali Hussein*
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*Hussein & Associates*
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On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 12:29 PM, Grace Mutung'u via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Jubilee has contracted the services of global data mining company Cambridge Analytica in the run-up to the August presidential election.
http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017/05/10/uhuru-hires-data-f irm-behind-trump-brexit-victories_c1557720
Do we really have that much data in Kenya for the kind of data mining that Cambridge Analytica allegedly carries out? Interesting times....
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It's fallacy to consider Big Data as a preserve for traditional data as most comments posit. On the contrary Big Data is for the chaff, it looks for meaning where you wouldn't find. With the advent of social media there is more fodder for data scientists who have backgrounds in psychology, anthropology, sociology who work together with stasticians and computer scientiss to build algorithms and API that run on Natural Language Processing to mine data and transform it into various dimensions. Having said that be aware the biggest use case for Cambridge Analytical solution is nuansing of communication campaigns to target behaviour change especially in swing vote areas and also for gerry mandering of legislative boundaries. Watch the space. Regards Timothy Oriedo Co-founder Predictive Analytics www.predictiveanalytics.co.ke Timothy Oriedo about.me/Timoriedo On 10 May 2017 14:25, "Douglas Gichuki via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
A major question for CA to answer is the quantum of voter fluidity in the Kenyan ecosystem. That is; what is the likelihood that there is an actual swing vote in Kenya? Are these swing voters online and on social media?
The two major political groupings draw their support from what seem to be unmovable, unwavering and unquestioning bases. This is largely because of the central organising question of our politics around ethnic nationalism. As such, the exasperated voter in the middle is likely to be voting for a fringe candidate, or not voting at all. In this climate, who will CA be targeting with their psychometrics?
On May 10, 2017 1:07 PM, "John Ndavula via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
In my book *Social Media Adoption and Campaigns in Kenya**, *scheduled for publication in June this year, I explore the relationship between social media and politics, more precisely the political campaign. One of the questions I address is: What power do social media exercise in the political campaign process in Kenya? Although my empirical data is hinged on the 2013 general elections, it is interesting to note that this question continues to excite interest in the 2017 political campaigns.
John Ndavula
On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Mutemi wa Kiama via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Which company are NASA using?
Edwin Kiama
Thoughts become things... choose the good ones!
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On 10 May 2017 1:35 p.m., "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Grace and all
There is enough digital data in this country to tip an election. With over 6 million Facebook users (Maybe the FB team on this list can verify it), with our own version of fake news and negative websites going up both for and against the incumbents and the opposition, with Kenyans being one of the most digitally savvy in the continent the stage is set for interesting times.
One thing is for sure - We have enough digital data in this country to tip an election.
We are now mainstream digitally. Fact.
Oh..And NASA also has the equivalent of CA on their side. :-) So this is evenly matched when it comes to digital arsenals. All I can tell you guys is this:-
Buy popcorn, a coke, or your other favourite drink and enjoy the show. Just don't forget to vote for your favourite candidate!! Or Party! :-)
Regards
*Ali Hussein*
*Principal*
*Hussein & Associates*
Tel: +254 713 601113
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Skype: abu-jomo
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Chiromo Road, Westlands,
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On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 12:29 PM, Grace Mutung'u via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Jubilee has contracted the services of global data mining company Cambridge Analytica in the run-up to the August presidential election.
http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017/05/10/uhuru-hires-data-f irm-behind-trump-brexit-victories_c1557720
Do we really have that much data in Kenya for the kind of data mining that Cambridge Analytica allegedly carries out? Interesting times....
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@Douglas and all, It will be interesting to understand what other factors (apart from ethnicity) tip an election at national level in Kenya. Is the middle class vote going to count? So keyboard warriors have a significant effect afterall @Coach, I am reading comments about the upcoming presidential debates and my conclusions is that people have already made their decisions and the debates are for other purposes. Would data really help to pull voters heartstrings? @John Nduvala, please share your insights from your book. This is interesting On 10 May 2017 7:34 a.m., "Timothy- Coach- Oriedo via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
It's fallacy to consider Big Data as a preserve for traditional data as most comments posit.
On the contrary Big Data is for the chaff, it looks for meaning where you wouldn't find. With the advent of social media there is more fodder for data scientists who have backgrounds in psychology, anthropology, sociology who work together with stasticians and computer scientiss to build algorithms and API that run on Natural Language Processing to mine data and transform it into various dimensions.
Having said that be aware the biggest use case for Cambridge Analytical solution is nuansing of communication campaigns to target behaviour change especially in swing vote areas and also for gerry mandering of legislative boundaries.
Watch the space.
Regards
Timothy Oriedo
Co-founder Predictive Analytics
www.predictiveanalytics.co.ke
Timothy Oriedo
about.me/Timoriedo
On 10 May 2017 14:25, "Douglas Gichuki via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
A major question for CA to answer is the quantum of voter fluidity in the Kenyan ecosystem. That is; what is the likelihood that there is an actual swing vote in Kenya? Are these swing voters online and on social media?
The two major political groupings draw their support from what seem to be unmovable, unwavering and unquestioning bases. This is largely because of the central organising question of our politics around ethnic nationalism. As such, the exasperated voter in the middle is likely to be voting for a fringe candidate, or not voting at all. In this climate, who will CA be targeting with their psychometrics?
On May 10, 2017 1:07 PM, "John Ndavula via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
In my book *Social Media Adoption and Campaigns in Kenya**, *scheduled for publication in June this year, I explore the relationship between social media and politics, more precisely the political campaign. One of the questions I address is: What power do social media exercise in the political campaign process in Kenya? Although my empirical data is hinged on the 2013 general elections, it is interesting to note that this question continues to excite interest in the 2017 political campaigns.
John Ndavula
On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Mutemi wa Kiama via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Which company are NASA using?
Edwin Kiama
Thoughts become things... choose the good ones!
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https://twitter.com/WanjikuRevolt
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On 10 May 2017 1:35 p.m., "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Grace and all
There is enough digital data in this country to tip an election. With over 6 million Facebook users (Maybe the FB team on this list can verify it), with our own version of fake news and negative websites going up both for and against the incumbents and the opposition, with Kenyans being one of the most digitally savvy in the continent the stage is set for interesting times.
One thing is for sure - We have enough digital data in this country to tip an election.
We are now mainstream digitally. Fact.
Oh..And NASA also has the equivalent of CA on their side. :-) So this is evenly matched when it comes to digital arsenals. All I can tell you guys is this:-
Buy popcorn, a coke, or your other favourite drink and enjoy the show. Just don't forget to vote for your favourite candidate!! Or Party! :-)
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>
13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing,
Chiromo Road, Westlands,
Nairobi, Kenya.
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On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 12:29 PM, Grace Mutung'u via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Jubilee has contracted the services of global data mining company Cambridge Analytica in the run-up to the August presidential election.
http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017/05/10/uhuru-hires-data-f irm-behind-trump-brexit-victories_c1557720
Do we really have that much data in Kenya for the kind of data mining that Cambridge Analytica allegedly carries out? Interesting times....
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Harry, Purely unfortunate approach adopted here. What is more effective in the two statements? 1 - This is a private beach, do not swim! 2 - Crocodiles present - do not swim! E Njoroge Mwangi Technology| FINTECH | Big Data Cell +44 7539372742 Skype: Erick.mwangi On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 2:32 PM, Harry Delano via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Well,
For a moment there, I felt we were discussing pure data analytics, but if Mutemi's earlier contribution is placed in the context of what we have witnessed in the muddied waters of Brexit, U.S elections and recently France, then a disturbing pattern in this trade that blurs the line on the scientifics is now emerging rather fast, since everyone contestant wants a win at all costs and the firms want to deliver, and earn big on the other hand..! Add to this other geo-political factors at play - it's muddied indeed.
It's a mercenary like approach, that employ psycho metric data-driven warfare to a deadly effect as opposed to traditional data-driven analytics that should majorly factor in and be driven in part by the socio-economic welfare of the audience. Instead this seems to have evolved quickly into scare mongering tactics that leverage data mining(ethical and unethical) to appeal to and incite the target audience's worst instincts. This should be shunned ..
Harry *From: *Grace Mutung'u via kictanet *Sent: *Wednesday, May 10, 2017 14:52 *To: *Harry Delano *Reply To: *KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions *Cc: *Grace Mutung'u; Treblex@predictiveanalytics.co.ke *Subject: *Re: [kictanet] Cambridge Analytica and the Kenyan Elections
@Douglas and all, It will be interesting to understand what other factors (apart from ethnicity) tip an election at national level in Kenya. Is the middle class vote going to count? So keyboard warriors have a significant effect afterall @Coach, I am reading comments about the upcoming presidential debates and my conclusions is that people have already made their decisions and the debates are for other purposes. Would data really help to pull voters heartstrings?
@John Nduvala, please share your insights from your book. This is interesting
On 10 May 2017 7:34 a.m., "Timothy- Coach- Oriedo via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
It's fallacy to consider Big Data as a preserve for traditional data as most comments posit.
On the contrary Big Data is for the chaff, it looks for meaning where you wouldn't find. With the advent of social media there is more fodder for data scientists who have backgrounds in psychology, anthropology, sociology who work together with stasticians and computer scientiss to build algorithms and API that run on Natural Language Processing to mine data and transform it into various dimensions.
Having said that be aware the biggest use case for Cambridge Analytical solution is nuansing of communication campaigns to target behaviour change especially in swing vote areas and also for gerry mandering of legislative boundaries.
Watch the space.
Regards
Timothy Oriedo
Co-founder Predictive Analytics
www.predictiveanalytics.co.ke
Timothy Oriedo
about.me/Timoriedo
On 10 May 2017 14:25, "Douglas Gichuki via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
A major question for CA to answer is the quantum of voter fluidity in the Kenyan ecosystem. That is; what is the likelihood that there is an actual swing vote in Kenya? Are these swing voters online and on social media?
The two major political groupings draw their support from what seem to be unmovable, unwavering and unquestioning bases. This is largely because of the central organising question of our politics around ethnic nationalism. As such, the exasperated voter in the middle is likely to be voting for a fringe candidate, or not voting at all. In this climate, who will CA be targeting with their psychometrics?
On May 10, 2017 1:07 PM, "John Ndavula via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
In my book *Social Media Adoption and Campaigns in Kenya**, *scheduled for publication in June this year, I explore the relationship between social media and politics, more precisely the political campaign. One of the questions I address is: What power do social media exercise in the political campaign process in Kenya? Although my empirical data is hinged on the 2013 general elections, it is interesting to note that this question continues to excite interest in the 2017 political campaigns.
John Ndavula
On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Mutemi wa Kiama via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Which company are NASA using?
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On 10 May 2017 1:35 p.m., "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Grace and all
There is enough digital data in this country to tip an election. With over 6 million Facebook users (Maybe the FB team on this list can verify it), with our own version of fake news and negative websites going up both for and against the incumbents and the opposition, with Kenyans being one of the most digitally savvy in the continent the stage is set for interesting times.
One thing is for sure - We have enough digital data in this country to tip an election.
We are now mainstream digitally. Fact.
Oh..And NASA also has the equivalent of CA on their side. :-) So this is evenly matched when it comes to digital arsenals. All I can tell you guys is this:-
Buy popcorn, a coke, or your other favourite drink and enjoy the show. Just don't forget to vote for your favourite candidate!! Or Party! :-)
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On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 12:29 PM, Grace Mutung'u via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Jubilee has contracted the services of global data mining company Cambridge Analytica in the run-up to the August presidential election.
http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017/05/10/uhuru-hires-data-f irm-behind-trump-brexit-victories_c1557720
Do we really have that much data in Kenya for the kind of data mining that Cambridge Analytica allegedly carries out? Interesting times....
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Interesting times ahead indeed....The founder of Cambridge Analytica, Kosinski once stated that there is alot of data to mine and algorithms keep getting better. It would be very interesting to see if it works this time round...taking note that this is Kenya where our politics is not driven majorly by issues but other deep rooted issues like 'our man syndrome' etc...it may not play out as expected...lets wait and see... My worry in this era remains the amount of digital footprint we leave online...not only can these guys mine information about our political affiliation but much more..this should really be worried. Ronald Ojino On 10-May-2017 5:06 PM, "Erick Mwangi via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Harry,
Purely unfortunate approach adopted here. What is more effective in the two statements? 1 - This is a private beach, do not swim! 2 - Crocodiles present - do not swim!
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On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 2:32 PM, Harry Delano via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Well,
For a moment there, I felt we were discussing pure data analytics, but if Mutemi's earlier contribution is placed in the context of what we have witnessed in the muddied waters of Brexit, U.S elections and recently France, then a disturbing pattern in this trade that blurs the line on the scientifics is now emerging rather fast, since everyone contestant wants a win at all costs and the firms want to deliver, and earn big on the other hand..! Add to this other geo-political factors at play - it's muddied indeed.
It's a mercenary like approach, that employ psycho metric data-driven warfare to a deadly effect as opposed to traditional data-driven analytics that should majorly factor in and be driven in part by the socio-economic welfare of the audience. Instead this seems to have evolved quickly into scare mongering tactics that leverage data mining(ethical and unethical) to appeal to and incite the target audience's worst instincts. This should be shunned ..
Harry *From: *Grace Mutung'u via kictanet *Sent: *Wednesday, May 10, 2017 14:52 *To: *Harry Delano *Reply To: *KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions *Cc: *Grace Mutung'u; Treblex@predictiveanalytics.co.ke *Subject: *Re: [kictanet] Cambridge Analytica and the Kenyan Elections
@Douglas and all, It will be interesting to understand what other factors (apart from ethnicity) tip an election at national level in Kenya. Is the middle class vote going to count? So keyboard warriors have a significant effect afterall @Coach, I am reading comments about the upcoming presidential debates and my conclusions is that people have already made their decisions and the debates are for other purposes. Would data really help to pull voters heartstrings?
@John Nduvala, please share your insights from your book. This is interesting
On 10 May 2017 7:34 a.m., "Timothy- Coach- Oriedo via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
It's fallacy to consider Big Data as a preserve for traditional data as most comments posit.
On the contrary Big Data is for the chaff, it looks for meaning where you wouldn't find. With the advent of social media there is more fodder for data scientists who have backgrounds in psychology, anthropology, sociology who work together with stasticians and computer scientiss to build algorithms and API that run on Natural Language Processing to mine data and transform it into various dimensions.
Having said that be aware the biggest use case for Cambridge Analytical solution is nuansing of communication campaigns to target behaviour change especially in swing vote areas and also for gerry mandering of legislative boundaries.
Watch the space.
Regards
Timothy Oriedo
Co-founder Predictive Analytics
www.predictiveanalytics.co.ke
Timothy Oriedo
about.me/Timoriedo
On 10 May 2017 14:25, "Douglas Gichuki via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
A major question for CA to answer is the quantum of voter fluidity in the Kenyan ecosystem. That is; what is the likelihood that there is an actual swing vote in Kenya? Are these swing voters online and on social media?
The two major political groupings draw their support from what seem to be unmovable, unwavering and unquestioning bases. This is largely because of the central organising question of our politics around ethnic nationalism. As such, the exasperated voter in the middle is likely to be voting for a fringe candidate, or not voting at all. In this climate, who will CA be targeting with their psychometrics?
On May 10, 2017 1:07 PM, "John Ndavula via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
In my book *Social Media Adoption and Campaigns in Kenya**, *scheduled for publication in June this year, I explore the relationship between social media and politics, more precisely the political campaign. One of the questions I address is: What power do social media exercise in the political campaign process in Kenya? Although my empirical data is hinged on the 2013 general elections, it is interesting to note that this question continues to excite interest in the 2017 political campaigns.
John Ndavula
On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Mutemi wa Kiama via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Which company are NASA using?
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On 10 May 2017 1:35 p.m., "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Grace and all
There is enough digital data in this country to tip an election. With over 6 million Facebook users (Maybe the FB team on this list can verify it), with our own version of fake news and negative websites going up both for and against the incumbents and the opposition, with Kenyans being one of the most digitally savvy in the continent the stage is set for interesting times.
One thing is for sure - We have enough digital data in this country to tip an election.
We are now mainstream digitally. Fact.
Oh..And NASA also has the equivalent of CA on their side. :-) So this is evenly matched when it comes to digital arsenals. All I can tell you guys is this:-
Buy popcorn, a coke, or your other favourite drink and enjoy the show. Just don't forget to vote for your favourite candidate!! Or Party! :-)
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On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 12:29 PM, Grace Mutung'u via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Jubilee has contracted the services of global data mining company Cambridge Analytica in the run-up to the August presidential election.
http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017/05/10/uhuru-hires-data-f irm-behind-trump-brexit-victories_c1557720
Do we really have that much data in Kenya for the kind of data mining that Cambridge Analytica allegedly carries out? Interesting times....
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As I said the era of fake news is here and the position adopted here was Extract from CA Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone
On 10 May 2017, at 18:09, Ronald Ojino <ronojinx@gmail.com> wrote:
Interesting times ahead indeed....The founder of Cambridge Analytica, Kosinski once stated that there is alot of data to mine and algorithms keep getting better. It would be very interesting to see if it works this time round...taking note that this is Kenya where our politics is not driven majorly by issues but other deep rooted issues like 'our man syndrome' etc...it may not play out as expected...lets wait and see... My worry in this era remains the amount of digital footprint we leave online...not only can these guys mine information about our political affiliation but much more..this should really be worried. Ronald Ojino
On 10-May-2017 5:06 PM, "Erick Mwangi via kictanet" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Harry,
Purely unfortunate approach adopted here. What is more effective in the two statements? 1 - This is a private beach, do not swim! 2 - Crocodiles present - do not swim!
E Njoroge Mwangi Technology| FINTECH | Big Data
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On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 2:32 PM, Harry Delano via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Well,
For a moment there, I felt we were discussing pure data analytics, but if Mutemi's earlier contribution is placed in the context of what we have witnessed in the muddied waters of Brexit, U.S elections and recently France, then a disturbing pattern in this trade that blurs the line on the scientifics is now emerging rather fast, since everyone contestant wants a win at all costs and the firms want to deliver, and earn big on the other hand..! Add to this other geo-political factors at play - it's muddied indeed.
It's a mercenary like approach, that employ psycho metric data-driven warfare to a deadly effect as opposed to traditional data-driven analytics that should majorly factor in and be driven in part by the socio-economic welfare of the audience. Instead this seems to have evolved quickly into scare mongering tactics that leverage data mining(ethical and unethical) to appeal to and incite the target audience's worst instincts. This should be shunned ..
Harry From: Grace Mutung'u via kictanet Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 14:52 To: Harry Delano Reply To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Cc: Grace Mutung'u; Treblex@predictiveanalytics.co.ke Subject: Re: [kictanet] Cambridge Analytica and the Kenyan Elections
@Douglas and all, It will be interesting to understand what other factors (apart from ethnicity) tip an election at national level in Kenya. Is the middle class vote going to count? So keyboard warriors have a significant effect afterall @Coach, I am reading comments about the upcoming presidential debates and my conclusions is that people have already made their decisions and the debates are for other purposes. Would data really help to pull voters heartstrings?
@John Nduvala, please share your insights from your book. This is interesting
On 10 May 2017 7:34 a.m., "Timothy- Coach- Oriedo via kictanet" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
It's fallacy to consider Big Data as a preserve for traditional data as most comments posit.
On the contrary Big Data is for the chaff, it looks for meaning where you wouldn't find. With the advent of social media there is more fodder for data scientists who have backgrounds in psychology, anthropology, sociology who work together with stasticians and computer scientiss to build algorithms and API that run on Natural Language Processing to mine data and transform it into various dimensions.
Having said that be aware the biggest use case for Cambridge Analytical solution is nuansing of communication campaigns to target behaviour change especially in swing vote areas and also for gerry mandering of legislative boundaries.
Watch the space.
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On 10 May 2017 14:25, "Douglas Gichuki via kictanet" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: A major question for CA to answer is the quantum of voter fluidity in the Kenyan ecosystem. That is; what is the likelihood that there is an actual swing vote in Kenya? Are these swing voters online and on social media?
The two major political groupings draw their support from what seem to be unmovable, unwavering and unquestioning bases. This is largely because of the central organising question of our politics around ethnic nationalism. As such, the exasperated voter in the middle is likely to be voting for a fringe candidate, or not voting at all. In this climate, who will CA be targeting with their psychometrics?
On May 10, 2017 1:07 PM, "John Ndavula via kictanet" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: In my book Social Media Adoption and Campaigns in Kenya, scheduled for publication in June this year, I explore the relationship between social media and politics, more precisely the political campaign. One of the questions I address is: What power do social media exercise in the political campaign process in Kenya? Although my empirical data is hinged on the 2013 general elections, it is interesting to note that this question continues to excite interest in the 2017 political campaigns.
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On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Mutemi wa Kiama via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Which company are NASA using?
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On 10 May 2017 1:35 p.m., "Ali Hussein via kictanet" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Grace and all
There is enough digital data in this country to tip an election. With over 6 million Facebook users (Maybe the FB team on this list can verify it), with our own version of fake news and negative websites going up both for and against the incumbents and the opposition, with Kenyans being one of the most digitally savvy in the continent the stage is set for interesting times.
One thing is for sure - We have enough digital data in this country to tip an election.
We are now mainstream digitally. Fact.
Oh..And NASA also has the equivalent of CA on their side. :-) So this is evenly matched when it comes to digital arsenals. All I can tell you guys is this:-
Buy popcorn, a coke, or your other favourite drink and enjoy the show. Just don't forget to vote for your favourite candidate!! Or Party! :-)
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Certainly exciting times ahead! Any serious contender should actually have been mining since 5 years ago in preparation. As the end of one election is the start to the other. This raises IG issues on how much users are involved in determining how (and whether) their digital footprint is used (or not). How far does legislation stand for the users or it is market forces and fate? Have a blessed day. Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth". On Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 21:29, Eric Mwangi via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: As I said the era of fake news is here and the position adopted here was Extract from CA Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone On 10 May 2017, at 18:09, Ronald Ojino <ronojinx@gmail.com> wrote: Interesting times ahead indeed....The founder of Cambridge Analytica, Kosinski once stated that there is alot of data to mine and algorithms keep getting better. It would be very interesting to see if it works this time round...taking note that this is Kenya where our politics is not driven majorly by issues but other deep rooted issues like 'our man syndrome' etc...it may not play out as expected...lets wait and see... My worry in this era remains the amount of digital footprint we leave online...not only can these guys mine information about our political affiliation but much more..this should really be worried.Ronald Ojino On 10-May-2017 5:06 PM, "Erick Mwangi via kictanet" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Harry, Purely unfortunate approach adopted here. What is more effective in the two statements?1 - This is a private beach, do not swim!2 - Crocodiles present - do not swim! E Njoroge MwangiTechnology| FINTECH | Big Data Cell +44 7539372742Skype: Erick.mwangi On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 2:32 PM, Harry Delano via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: Well, For a moment there, I felt we were discussing pure data analytics, but if Mutemi's earlier contribution is placed in the context of what we have witnessed in the muddied waters of Brexit, U.S elections and recently France, then a disturbing pattern in this trade that blurs the line on the scientifics is now emerging rather fast, since everyone contestant wants a win at all costs and the firms want to deliver, and earn big on the other hand..! Add to this other geo-political factors at play - it's muddied indeed. It's a mercenary like approach, that employ psycho metric data-driven warfare to a deadly effect as opposed to traditional data-driven analytics that should majorly factor in and be driven in part by the socio-economic welfare of the audience. Instead this seems to have evolved quickly into scare mongering tactics that leverage data mining(ethical and unethical) to appeal to and incite the target audience's worst instincts. This should be shunned .. Harry | From: Grace Mutung'u via kictanetSent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 14:52To: Harry DelanoReply To: KICTAnet ICT Policy DiscussionsCc: Grace Mutung'u; Treblex@predictiveanalytics.co .keSubject: Re: [kictanet] Cambridge Analytica and the Kenyan Elections | @Douglas and all, It will be interesting to understand what other factors (apart from ethnicity) tip an election at national level in Kenya. Is the middle class vote going to count? So keyboard warriors have a significant effect afterall @Coach, I am reading comments about the upcoming presidential debates and my conclusions is that people have already made their decisions and the debates are for other purposes. Would data really help to pull voters heartstrings? @John Nduvala, please share your insights from your book. This is interesting On 10 May 2017 7:34 a.m., "Timothy- Coach- Oriedo via kictanet" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: It's fallacy to consider Big Data as a preserve for traditional data as most comments posit. On the contrary Big Data is for the chaff, it looks for meaning where you wouldn't find. With the advent of social media there is more fodder for data scientists who have backgrounds in psychology, anthropology, sociology who work together with stasticians and computer scientiss to build algorithms and API that run on Natural Language Processing to mine data and transform it into various dimensions. Having said that be aware the biggest use case for Cambridge Analytical solution is nuansing of communication campaigns to target behaviour change especially in swing vote areas and also for gerry mandering of legislative boundaries. Watch the space. Regards Timothy Oriedo Co-founderPredictive Analytics www.predictiveanalytics.co.ke Timothy Oriedo about.me/Timoriedo On 10 May 2017 14:25, "Douglas Gichuki via kictanet" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: A major question for CA to answer is the quantum of voter fluidity in the Kenyan ecosystem. That is; what is the likelihood that there is an actual swing vote in Kenya? Are these swing voters online and on social media? The two major political groupings draw their support from what seem to be unmovable, unwavering and unquestioning bases. This is largely because of the central organising question of our politics around ethnic nationalism. As such, the exasperated voter in the middle is likely to be voting for a fringe candidate, or not voting at all. In this climate, who will CA be targeting with their psychometrics? On May 10, 2017 1:07 PM, "John Ndavula via kictanet" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: In my book Social Media Adoption and Campaigns in Kenya, scheduled for publication in June this year, Iexplore the relationship between social media and politics, more precisely thepolitical campaign. One of the questions I address is: What power do socialmedia exercise in the political campaign process in Kenya? Although my empiricaldata is hinged on the 2013 general elections, it is interesting to note thatthis question continues to excite interest in the 2017 political campaigns. John Ndavula On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Mutemi wa Kiama via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: Which company are NASA using? Edwin Kiama Thoughts become things... choose the good ones! ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------- Social Justice Entrepreneur, Human Rights Defender, #DevolutionIsRevolution Champion The Wanjiku Agenda Kenya Foundation (WAKenya) Ordinary, fearless Kenyans. https://www.facebook.com/wanji kurevolutionkenya https://twitter.com/WanjikuRev olt https://plus.google.com/u/1/+W anjikuMapinduzi/posts http://www.scribd.com/wmkenya "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~Margaret Mead On 10 May 2017 1:35 p.m., "Ali Hussein via kictanet" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: Grace and all There is enough digital data in this country to tip an election. With over 6 million Facebook users (Maybe the FB team on this list can verify it), with our own version of fake news and negative websites going up both for and against the incumbents and the opposition, with Kenyans being one of the most digitally savvy in the continent the stage is set for interesting times. One thing is for sure - We have enough digital data in this country to tip an election. We are now mainstream digitally. Fact. Oh..And NASA also has the equivalent of CA on their side. :-) So this is evenly matched when it comes to digital arsenals. All I can tell you guys is this:- Buy popcorn, a coke, or your other favourite drink and enjoy the show. Just don't forget to vote for your favourite candidate!! Or Party! :-) Regards AliHusseinPrincipalHussein & Associates Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassimSkype: abu-jomoLinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alih kassim 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing,Chiromo Road, Westlands,Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 12:29 PM, Grace Mutung'u via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: Jubilee has contracted the services of global data mining company Cambridge Analytica in the run-up to the August presidential election.http://www.the-star.co.ke/news /2017/05/10/uhuru-hires-data-f irm-behind-trump-brexit-victor ies_c1557720Do we really have that much data in Kenya for the kind of data mining that Cambridge Analytica allegedly carries out? 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Eric, some very reputable publications and big data gurus are telling us to be wary of CA. I find your offhand dismissal of all of them very interesting. Why, for example, would Jubilee pay so much for their services? Throwing away money? Edwin Kiama Thoughts become things... choose the good ones! *-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------**Social Justice Entrepreneur, Human Rights Defender, * *#DevolutionIsRevolution Champion* *The Wanjiku Agenda Kenya Foundation (WAKenya)*Ordinary, fearless Kenyans. Sauti Ya Wanjiku Social Movement www.sautiyawanjiku.com https://www.facebook.com/wanjikurevolutionkenya https://twitter.com/WanjikuRevolt https://plus.google.com/u/1/+WanjikuMapinduzi/posts http://www.scribd.com/wmkenya "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." *~Margaret Mead* On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 9:27 PM, Eric Mwangi via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
As I said the era of fake news is here and the position adopted here was
Extract from CA
Sent from my iPhone
Sent from my iPhone
On 10 May 2017, at 18:09, Ronald Ojino <ronojinx@gmail.com> wrote:
Interesting times ahead indeed....The founder of Cambridge Analytica, Kosinski once stated that there is alot of data to mine and algorithms keep getting better. It would be very interesting to see if it works this time round...taking note that this is Kenya where our politics is not driven majorly by issues but other deep rooted issues like 'our man syndrome' etc...it may not play out as expected...lets wait and see... My worry in this era remains the amount of digital footprint we leave online...not only can these guys mine information about our political affiliation but much more..this should really be worried. Ronald Ojino
On 10-May-2017 5:06 PM, "Erick Mwangi via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Harry,
Purely unfortunate approach adopted here. What is more effective in the two statements? 1 - This is a private beach, do not swim! 2 - Crocodiles present - do not swim!
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On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 2:32 PM, Harry Delano via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Well,
For a moment there, I felt we were discussing pure data analytics, but if Mutemi's earlier contribution is placed in the context of what we have witnessed in the muddied waters of Brexit, U.S elections and recently France, then a disturbing pattern in this trade that blurs the line on the scientifics is now emerging rather fast, since everyone contestant wants a win at all costs and the firms want to deliver, and earn big on the other hand..! Add to this other geo-political factors at play - it's muddied indeed.
It's a mercenary like approach, that employ psycho metric data-driven warfare to a deadly effect as opposed to traditional data-driven analytics that should majorly factor in and be driven in part by the socio-economic welfare of the audience. Instead this seems to have evolved quickly into scare mongering tactics that leverage data mining(ethical and unethical) to appeal to and incite the target audience's worst instincts. This should be shunned ..
Harry *From: *Grace Mutung'u via kictanet *Sent: *Wednesday, May 10, 2017 14:52 *To: *Harry Delano *Reply To: *KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions *Cc: *Grace Mutung'u; Treblex@predictiveanalytics.co.ke *Subject: *Re: [kictanet] Cambridge Analytica and the Kenyan Elections
@Douglas and all, It will be interesting to understand what other factors (apart from ethnicity) tip an election at national level in Kenya. Is the middle class vote going to count? So keyboard warriors have a significant effect afterall @Coach, I am reading comments about the upcoming presidential debates and my conclusions is that people have already made their decisions and the debates are for other purposes. Would data really help to pull voters heartstrings?
@John Nduvala, please share your insights from your book. This is interesting
On 10 May 2017 7:34 a.m., "Timothy- Coach- Oriedo via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
It's fallacy to consider Big Data as a preserve for traditional data as most comments posit.
On the contrary Big Data is for the chaff, it looks for meaning where you wouldn't find. With the advent of social media there is more fodder for data scientists who have backgrounds in psychology, anthropology, sociology who work together with stasticians and computer scientiss to build algorithms and API that run on Natural Language Processing to mine data and transform it into various dimensions.
Having said that be aware the biggest use case for Cambridge Analytical solution is nuansing of communication campaigns to target behaviour change especially in swing vote areas and also for gerry mandering of legislative boundaries.
Watch the space.
Regards
Timothy Oriedo
Co-founder Predictive Analytics
www.predictiveanalytics.co.ke
Timothy Oriedo
about.me/Timoriedo
On 10 May 2017 14:25, "Douglas Gichuki via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
A major question for CA to answer is the quantum of voter fluidity in the Kenyan ecosystem. That is; what is the likelihood that there is an actual swing vote in Kenya? Are these swing voters online and on social media?
The two major political groupings draw their support from what seem to be unmovable, unwavering and unquestioning bases. This is largely because of the central organising question of our politics around ethnic nationalism. As such, the exasperated voter in the middle is likely to be voting for a fringe candidate, or not voting at all. In this climate, who will CA be targeting with their psychometrics?
On May 10, 2017 1:07 PM, "John Ndavula via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
In my book *Social Media Adoption and Campaigns in Kenya**, *scheduled for publication in June this year, I explore the relationship between social media and politics, more precisely the political campaign. One of the questions I address is: What power do social media exercise in the political campaign process in Kenya? Although my empirical data is hinged on the 2013 general elections, it is interesting to note that this question continues to excite interest in the 2017 political campaigns.
John Ndavula
On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Mutemi wa Kiama via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Which company are NASA using?
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On 10 May 2017 1:35 p.m., "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Grace and all
There is enough digital data in this country to tip an election. With over 6 million Facebook users (Maybe the FB team on this list can verify it), with our own version of fake news and negative websites going up both for and against the incumbents and the opposition, with Kenyans being one of the most digitally savvy in the continent the stage is set for interesting times.
One thing is for sure - We have enough digital data in this country to tip an election.
We are now mainstream digitally. Fact.
Oh..And NASA also has the equivalent of CA on their side. :-) So this is evenly matched when it comes to digital arsenals. All I can tell you guys is this:-
Buy popcorn, a coke, or your other favourite drink and enjoy the show. Just don't forget to vote for your favourite candidate!! Or Party! :-)
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Kiama, I take your point, and kindly lets leave it as that. Regards, E Njoroge Mwangi Technology| FINTECH | Big Data Cell +44 7539372742 Skype: Erick.mwangi On Thu, May 11, 2017 at 11:40 AM, Mutemi wa Kiama via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Eric, some very reputable publications and big data gurus are telling us to be wary of CA. I find your offhand dismissal of all of them very interesting. Why, for example, would Jubilee pay so much for their services? Throwing away money?
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On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 9:27 PM, Eric Mwangi via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
As I said the era of fake news is here and the position adopted here was
Extract from CA
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On 10 May 2017, at 18:09, Ronald Ojino <ronojinx@gmail.com> wrote:
Interesting times ahead indeed....The founder of Cambridge Analytica, Kosinski once stated that there is alot of data to mine and algorithms keep getting better. It would be very interesting to see if it works this time round...taking note that this is Kenya where our politics is not driven majorly by issues but other deep rooted issues like 'our man syndrome' etc...it may not play out as expected...lets wait and see... My worry in this era remains the amount of digital footprint we leave online...not only can these guys mine information about our political affiliation but much more..this should really be worried. Ronald Ojino
On 10-May-2017 5:06 PM, "Erick Mwangi via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Harry,
Purely unfortunate approach adopted here. What is more effective in the two statements? 1 - This is a private beach, do not swim! 2 - Crocodiles present - do not swim!
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On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 2:32 PM, Harry Delano via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Well,
For a moment there, I felt we were discussing pure data analytics, but if Mutemi's earlier contribution is placed in the context of what we have witnessed in the muddied waters of Brexit, U.S elections and recently France, then a disturbing pattern in this trade that blurs the line on the scientifics is now emerging rather fast, since everyone contestant wants a win at all costs and the firms want to deliver, and earn big on the other hand..! Add to this other geo-political factors at play - it's muddied indeed.
It's a mercenary like approach, that employ psycho metric data-driven warfare to a deadly effect as opposed to traditional data-driven analytics that should majorly factor in and be driven in part by the socio-economic welfare of the audience. Instead this seems to have evolved quickly into scare mongering tactics that leverage data mining(ethical and unethical) to appeal to and incite the target audience's worst instincts. This should be shunned ..
Harry *From: *Grace Mutung'u via kictanet *Sent: *Wednesday, May 10, 2017 14:52 *To: *Harry Delano *Reply To: *KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions *Cc: *Grace Mutung'u; Treblex@predictiveanalytics.co.ke *Subject: *Re: [kictanet] Cambridge Analytica and the Kenyan Elections
@Douglas and all, It will be interesting to understand what other factors (apart from ethnicity) tip an election at national level in Kenya. Is the middle class vote going to count? So keyboard warriors have a significant effect afterall @Coach, I am reading comments about the upcoming presidential debates and my conclusions is that people have already made their decisions and the debates are for other purposes. Would data really help to pull voters heartstrings?
@John Nduvala, please share your insights from your book. This is interesting
On 10 May 2017 7:34 a.m., "Timothy- Coach- Oriedo via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
It's fallacy to consider Big Data as a preserve for traditional data as most comments posit.
On the contrary Big Data is for the chaff, it looks for meaning where you wouldn't find. With the advent of social media there is more fodder for data scientists who have backgrounds in psychology, anthropology, sociology who work together with stasticians and computer scientiss to build algorithms and API that run on Natural Language Processing to mine data and transform it into various dimensions.
Having said that be aware the biggest use case for Cambridge Analytical solution is nuansing of communication campaigns to target behaviour change especially in swing vote areas and also for gerry mandering of legislative boundaries.
Watch the space.
Regards
Timothy Oriedo
Co-founder Predictive Analytics
www.predictiveanalytics.co.ke
Timothy Oriedo
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On 10 May 2017 14:25, "Douglas Gichuki via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
A major question for CA to answer is the quantum of voter fluidity in the Kenyan ecosystem. That is; what is the likelihood that there is an actual swing vote in Kenya? Are these swing voters online and on social media?
The two major political groupings draw their support from what seem to be unmovable, unwavering and unquestioning bases. This is largely because of the central organising question of our politics around ethnic nationalism. As such, the exasperated voter in the middle is likely to be voting for a fringe candidate, or not voting at all. In this climate, who will CA be targeting with their psychometrics?
On May 10, 2017 1:07 PM, "John Ndavula via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
In my book *Social Media Adoption and Campaigns in Kenya**, *scheduled for publication in June this year, I explore the relationship between social media and politics, more precisely the political campaign. One of the questions I address is: What power do social media exercise in the political campaign process in Kenya? Although my empirical data is hinged on the 2013 general elections, it is interesting to note that this question continues to excite interest in the 2017 political campaigns.
John Ndavula
On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Mutemi wa Kiama via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
> Which company are NASA using? > > Edwin Kiama > > Thoughts become things... choose the good ones! > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > ------------------------------------------- > Social Justice Entrepreneur, Human Rights Defender, > > #DevolutionIsRevolution Champion > > The Wanjiku Agenda Kenya Foundation (WAKenya) > Ordinary, fearless Kenyans. > > https://www.facebook.com/wanjikurevolutionkenya > > https://twitter.com/WanjikuRevolt > > https://plus.google.com/u/1/+WanjikuMapinduzi/posts > > http://www.scribd.com/wmkenya > > > "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can > change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever > has." ~Margaret Mead > > > > On 10 May 2017 1:35 p.m., "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < > kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Grace and all > > There is enough digital data in this country to tip an election. > With over 6 million Facebook users (Maybe the FB team on this list can > verify it), with our own version of fake news and negative websites going > up both for and against the incumbents and the opposition, with Kenyans > being one of the most digitally savvy in the continent the stage is set for > interesting times. > > One thing is for sure - We have enough digital data in this country > to tip an election. > > We are now mainstream digitally. Fact. > > Oh..And NASA also has the equivalent of CA on their side. :-) So > this is evenly matched when it comes to digital arsenals. All I can tell > you guys is this:- > > Buy popcorn, a coke, or your other favourite drink and enjoy the > show. 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Good morning, I was thinking along similar lines. Data Analytics only works for someone if they are data driven in their decision-making. Unfortunately, (in my opinion) we have very little data driven decision making in the Kenyan public sector. Regards, Alex From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+awatila=yahoo.co.uk@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Ronald Ojino via kictanet Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:10 PM To: awatila@yahoo.co.uk Cc: Ronald Ojino <ronojinx@gmail.com>; Treblex@predictiveanalytics.co.ke Subject: Re: [kictanet] Cambridge Analytica and the Kenyan Elections Interesting times ahead indeed....The founder of Cambridge Analytica, Kosinski once stated that there is alot of data to mine and algorithms keep getting better. It would be very interesting to see if it works this time round...taking note that this is Kenya where our politics is not driven majorly by issues but other deep rooted issues like 'our man syndrome' etc...it may not play out as expected...lets wait and see... My worry in this era remains the amount of digital footprint we leave online...not only can these guys mine information about our political affiliation but much more..this should really be worried. Ronald Ojino On 10-May-2017 5:06 PM, "Erick Mwangi via kictanet" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: Harry, Purely unfortunate approach adopted here. What is more effective in the two statements? 1 - This is a private beach, do not swim! 2 - Crocodiles present - do not swim! E Njoroge Mwangi Technology| FINTECH | Big Data Cell +44 7539372742 <tel:+44%207539%20372742> Skype: Erick.mwangi On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 2:32 PM, Harry Delano via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: Well, For a moment there, I felt we were discussing pure data analytics, but if Mutemi's earlier contribution is placed in the context of what we have witnessed in the muddied waters of Brexit, U.S elections and recently France, then a disturbing pattern in this trade that blurs the line on the scientifics is now emerging rather fast, since everyone contestant wants a win at all costs and the firms want to deliver, and earn big on the other hand..! Add to this other geo-political factors at play - it's muddied indeed. It's a mercenary like approach, that employ psycho metric data-driven warfare to a deadly effect as opposed to traditional data-driven analytics that should majorly factor in and be driven in part by the socio-economic welfare of the audience. Instead this seems to have evolved quickly into scare mongering tactics that leverage data mining(ethical and unethical) to appeal to and incite the target audience's worst instincts. This should be shunned .. Harry From: Grace Mutung'u via kictanet Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 14:52 To: Harry Delano Reply To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Cc: Grace Mutung'u; Treblex@predictiveanalytics.co.ke <mailto:Treblex@predictiveanalytics.co.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Cambridge Analytica and the Kenyan Elections @Douglas and all, It will be interesting to understand what other factors (apart from ethnicity) tip an election at national level in Kenya. Is the middle class vote going to count? So keyboard warriors have a significant effect afterall @Coach, I am reading comments about the upcoming presidential debates and my conclusions is that people have already made their decisions and the debates are for other purposes. Would data really help to pull voters heartstrings? @John Nduvala, please share your insights from your book. This is interesting On 10 May 2017 7:34 a.m., "Timothy- Coach- Oriedo via kictanet" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: It's fallacy to consider Big Data as a preserve for traditional data as most comments posit. On the contrary Big Data is for the chaff, it looks for meaning where you wouldn't find. With the advent of social media there is more fodder for data scientists who have backgrounds in psychology, anthropology, sociology who work together with stasticians and computer scientiss to build algorithms and API that run on Natural Language Processing to mine data and transform it into various dimensions. Having said that be aware the biggest use case for Cambridge Analytical solution is nuansing of communication campaigns to target behaviour change especially in swing vote areas and also for gerry mandering of legislative boundaries. Watch the space. Regards Timothy Oriedo Co-founder Predictive Analytics www.predictiveanalytics.co.ke <http://www.predictiveanalytics.co.ke> Timothy Oriedo about.me/Timoriedo <http://about.me/Timoriedo> On 10 May 2017 14:25, "Douglas Gichuki via kictanet" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: A major question for CA to answer is the quantum of voter fluidity in the Kenyan ecosystem. That is; what is the likelihood that there is an actual swing vote in Kenya? Are these swing voters online and on social media? The two major political groupings draw their support from what seem to be unmovable, unwavering and unquestioning bases. This is largely because of the central organising question of our politics around ethnic nationalism. As such, the exasperated voter in the middle is likely to be voting for a fringe candidate, or not voting at all. In this climate, who will CA be targeting with their psychometrics? On May 10, 2017 1:07 PM, "John Ndavula via kictanet" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: In my book Social Media Adoption and Campaigns in Kenya, scheduled for publication in June this year, I explore the relationship between social media and politics, more precisely the political campaign. One of the questions I address is: What power do social media exercise in the political campaign process in Kenya? Although my empirical data is hinged on the 2013 general elections, it is interesting to note that this question continues to excite interest in the 2017 political campaigns. John Ndavula On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Mutemi wa Kiama via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: Which company are NASA using? Edwin Kiama Thoughts become things... choose the good ones! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Justice Entrepreneur, Human Rights Defender, #DevolutionIsRevolution Champion The Wanjiku Agenda Kenya Foundation (WAKenya) Ordinary, fearless Kenyans. https://www.facebook.com/wanjikurevolutionkenya https://twitter.com/WanjikuRevolt https://plus.google.com/u/1/+WanjikuMapinduzi/posts http://www.scribd.com/wmkenya "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. 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There is lots of things that existing data, however scant can do. Individual voter data (or lack of it), but most important will be cluster, behavioral data and good old mobile neural networks. Cluster data + behavioral can help someone a big deal - such as voter register (after clean up) + voting patterns and prevailing attitudes. Voters are expected to think in linear manner. We can expect the last moments of campaigns to be very crucial. Fake news (Comey-ish) to build selective apathy esp for presidential and also creative and self-incriminating propaganda (Waititu vs Kabogo type). On Thu, May 11, 2017 at 9:17 AM, Watila Alex via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Good morning,
I was thinking along similar lines.
Data Analytics only works for someone if they are data driven in their decision-making.
Unfortunately, (in my opinion) we have very little data driven decision making in the Kenyan public sector.
Regards,
Alex
*From:* kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+awatila=yahoo.co.uk@lists. kictanet.or.ke] *On Behalf Of *Ronald Ojino via kictanet *Sent:* Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:10 PM *To:* awatila@yahoo.co.uk *Cc:* Ronald Ojino <ronojinx@gmail.com>; Treblex@predictiveanalytics.co.ke
*Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Cambridge Analytica and the Kenyan Elections
Interesting times ahead indeed....The founder of Cambridge Analytica, Kosinski once stated that there is alot of data to mine and algorithms keep getting better. It would be very interesting to see if it works this time round...taking note that this is Kenya where our politics is not driven majorly by issues but other deep rooted issues like 'our man syndrome' etc...it may not play out as expected...lets wait and see... My worry in this era remains the amount of digital footprint we leave online...not only can these guys mine information about our political affiliation but much more..this should really be worried.
Ronald Ojino
On 10-May-2017 5:06 PM, "Erick Mwangi via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Harry,
Purely unfortunate approach adopted here. What is more effective in the two statements?
1 - This is a private beach, do not swim!
2 - Crocodiles present - do not swim!
E Njoroge Mwangi
Technology| FINTECH | Big Data
Cell +44 7539372742 <+44%207539%20372742>
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On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 2:32 PM, Harry Delano via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Well,
For a moment there, I felt we were discussing pure data analytics, but if Mutemi's earlier contribution is placed in the context of what we have witnessed in the muddied waters of Brexit, U.S elections and recently France, then a disturbing pattern in this trade that blurs the line on the scientifics is now emerging rather fast, since everyone contestant wants a win at all costs and the firms want to deliver, and earn big on the other hand..! Add to this other geo-political factors at play - it's muddied indeed.
It's a mercenary like approach, that employ psycho metric data-driven warfare to a deadly effect as opposed to traditional data-driven analytics that should majorly factor in and be driven in part by the socio-economic welfare of the audience. Instead this seems to have evolved quickly into scare mongering tactics that leverage data mining(ethical and unethical) to appeal to and incite the target audience's worst instincts. This should be shunned ..
Harry
*From: *Grace Mutung'u via kictanet
*Sent: *Wednesday, May 10, 2017 14:52
*To: *Harry Delano
*Reply To: *KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
*Cc: *Grace Mutung'u; Treblex@predictiveanalytics.co.ke
*Subject: *Re: [kictanet] Cambridge Analytica and the Kenyan Elections
@Douglas and all, It will be interesting to understand what other factors (apart from ethnicity) tip an election at national level in Kenya. Is the middle class vote going to count? So keyboard warriors have a significant effect afterall @Coach, I am reading comments about the upcoming presidential debates and my conclusions is that people have already made their decisions and the debates are for other purposes. Would data really help to pull voters heartstrings?
@John Nduvala, please share your insights from your book. This is interesting
On 10 May 2017 7:34 a.m., "Timothy- Coach- Oriedo via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
It's fallacy to consider Big Data as a preserve for traditional data as most comments posit.
On the contrary Big Data is for the chaff, it looks for meaning where you wouldn't find. With the advent of social media there is more fodder for data scientists who have backgrounds in psychology, anthropology, sociology who work together with stasticians and computer scientiss to build algorithms and API that run on Natural Language Processing to mine data and transform it into various dimensions.
Having said that be aware the biggest use case for Cambridge Analytical solution is nuansing of communication campaigns to target behaviour change especially in swing vote areas and also for gerry mandering of legislative boundaries.
Watch the space.
Regards
Timothy Oriedo
Co-founder
Predictive Analytics
www.predictiveanalytics.co.ke
Timothy Oriedo
about.me/Timoriedo
On 10 May 2017 14:25, "Douglas Gichuki via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
A major question for CA to answer is the quantum of voter fluidity in the Kenyan ecosystem. That is; what is the likelihood that there is an actual swing vote in Kenya? Are these swing voters online and on social media?
The two major political groupings draw their support from what seem to be unmovable, unwavering and unquestioning bases. This is largely because of the central organising question of our politics around ethnic nationalism. As such, the exasperated voter in the middle is likely to be voting for a fringe candidate, or not voting at all. In this climate, who will CA be targeting with their psychometrics?
On May 10, 2017 1:07 PM, "John Ndavula via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
In my book *Social Media Adoption and Campaigns in Kenya**, *scheduled for publication in June this year, I explore the relationship between social media and politics, more precisely the political campaign. One of the questions I address is: What power do social media exercise in the political campaign process in Kenya? Although my empirical data is hinged on the 2013 general elections, it is interesting to note that this question continues to excite interest in the 2017 political campaigns.
John Ndavula
On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Mutemi wa Kiama via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Which company are NASA using?
Edwin Kiama
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On 10 May 2017 1:35 p.m., "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Grace and all
There is enough digital data in this country to tip an election. With over 6 million Facebook users (Maybe the FB team on this list can verify it), with our own version of fake news and negative websites going up both for and against the incumbents and the opposition, with Kenyans being one of the most digitally savvy in the continent the stage is set for interesting times.
One thing is for sure - We have enough digital data in this country to tip an election.
We are now mainstream digitally. Fact.
Oh..And NASA also has the equivalent of CA on their side. :-) So this is evenly matched when it comes to digital arsenals. All I can tell you guys is this:-
Buy popcorn, a coke, or your other favourite drink and enjoy the show. Just don't forget to vote for your favourite candidate!! Or Party! :-)
Regards
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On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 12:29 PM, Grace Mutung'u via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Jubilee has contracted the services of global data mining company Cambridge Analytica in the run-up to the August presidential election.
http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017/05/10/uhuru-hires- data-firm-behind-trump-brexit-victories_c1557720
Do we really have that much data in Kenya for the kind of data mining that Cambridge Analytica allegedly carries out? Interesting times....
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Douglas, You are most probably right about the tribe factor (unfortunately)... What, however, changes the equation is voter turnout from these various tribes. Whoever gets their regions / tribes to vote enmass or suprresses their opponents voters from voting wins! This same (SCL/CA) team is the one responsible for advising TNA/URP to use the ICC Card in 2013 to whip their regions to vote. You could argue it worked out perfectly for them. Rgds On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 2:24 PM, Douglas Gichuki via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
A major question for CA to answer is the quantum of voter fluidity in the Kenyan ecosystem. That is; what is the likelihood that there is an actual swing vote in Kenya? Are these swing voters online and on social media?
The two major political groupings draw their support from what seem to be unmovable, unwavering and unquestioning bases. This is largely because of the central organising question of our politics around ethnic nationalism. As such, the exasperated voter in the middle is likely to be voting for a fringe candidate, or not voting at all. In this climate, who will CA be targeting with their psychometrics?
On May 10, 2017 1:07 PM, "John Ndavula via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
In my book *Social Media Adoption and Campaigns in Kenya**, *scheduled for publication in June this year, I explore the relationship between social media and politics, more precisely the political campaign. One of the questions I address is: What power do social media exercise in the political campaign process in Kenya? Although my empirical data is hinged on the 2013 general elections, it is interesting to note that this question continues to excite interest in the 2017 political campaigns.
John Ndavula
On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Mutemi wa Kiama via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Which company are NASA using?
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On 10 May 2017 1:35 p.m., "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Grace and all
There is enough digital data in this country to tip an election. With over 6 million Facebook users (Maybe the FB team on this list can verify it), with our own version of fake news and negative websites going up both for and against the incumbents and the opposition, with Kenyans being one of the most digitally savvy in the continent the stage is set for interesting times.
One thing is for sure - We have enough digital data in this country to tip an election.
We are now mainstream digitally. Fact.
Oh..And NASA also has the equivalent of CA on their side. :-) So this is evenly matched when it comes to digital arsenals. All I can tell you guys is this:-
Buy popcorn, a coke, or your other favourite drink and enjoy the show. Just don't forget to vote for your favourite candidate!! Or Party! :-)
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On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 12:29 PM, Grace Mutung'u via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Jubilee has contracted the services of global data mining company Cambridge Analytica in the run-up to the August presidential election.
http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017/05/10/uhuru-hires-data-f irm-behind-trump-brexit-victories_c1557720
Do we really have that much data in Kenya for the kind of data mining that Cambridge Analytica allegedly carries out? Interesting times....
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The digital divide is multidimensional: gender, education, location, age, income etc determine who has access to the digital world. The nature of the gender gap in access in particular is staggering: those online are more likely to be male, young, educated, and living in urban areas, and those offline are categorically female, older, and illiterate. The less explored digital divide is the gender gap in the online population: there are far fewer women online than men. Moreover, the level of access men and women enjoy is determined by the cost of data plans they can afford. Lets not kid ourselves, mobile broadband penetration was only 11% in 2015 according to WB. The next elections will be determined (as always) by the offline market and those in the informal economy. The same report says 20% of women in urban areas are connected to the internet. The problem with psychometric analysis on social media in KE is my 21 year old niece is Uni uses my posts, pics as her own - and well this is not unique to her. In the US I could tell where one was leaning by where you eat, work, age, hobbies education status etc. In Kenya well - purely your name will betray you as we were once told. Regards, E Njoroge Mwangi Technology| FINTECH | Big Data Cell +44 7539372742 Skype: Erick.mwangi On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 1:03 PM, Ngigi Waithaka via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Douglas,
You are most probably right about the tribe factor (unfortunately)... What, however, changes the equation is voter turnout from these various tribes.
Whoever gets their regions / tribes to vote enmass or suprresses their opponents voters from voting wins!
This same (SCL/CA) team is the one responsible for advising TNA/URP to use the ICC Card in 2013 to whip their regions to vote. You could argue it worked out perfectly for them.
Rgds
On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 2:24 PM, Douglas Gichuki via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
A major question for CA to answer is the quantum of voter fluidity in the Kenyan ecosystem. That is; what is the likelihood that there is an actual swing vote in Kenya? Are these swing voters online and on social media?
The two major political groupings draw their support from what seem to be unmovable, unwavering and unquestioning bases. This is largely because of the central organising question of our politics around ethnic nationalism. As such, the exasperated voter in the middle is likely to be voting for a fringe candidate, or not voting at all. In this climate, who will CA be targeting with their psychometrics?
On May 10, 2017 1:07 PM, "John Ndavula via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
In my book *Social Media Adoption and Campaigns in Kenya**, *scheduled for publication in June this year, I explore the relationship between social media and politics, more precisely the political campaign. One of the questions I address is: What power do social media exercise in the political campaign process in Kenya? Although my empirical data is hinged on the 2013 general elections, it is interesting to note that this question continues to excite interest in the 2017 political campaigns.
John Ndavula
On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Mutemi wa Kiama via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Which company are NASA using?
Edwin Kiama
Thoughts become things... choose the good ones!
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https://twitter.com/WanjikuRevolt
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On 10 May 2017 1:35 p.m., "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Grace and all
There is enough digital data in this country to tip an election. With over 6 million Facebook users (Maybe the FB team on this list can verify it), with our own version of fake news and negative websites going up both for and against the incumbents and the opposition, with Kenyans being one of the most digitally savvy in the continent the stage is set for interesting times.
One thing is for sure - We have enough digital data in this country to tip an election.
We are now mainstream digitally. Fact.
Oh..And NASA also has the equivalent of CA on their side. :-) So this is evenly matched when it comes to digital arsenals. All I can tell you guys is this:-
Buy popcorn, a coke, or your other favourite drink and enjoy the show. Just don't forget to vote for your favourite candidate!! Or Party! :-)
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>
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Chiromo Road, Westlands,
Nairobi, Kenya.
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On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 12:29 PM, Grace Mutung'u via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Jubilee has contracted the services of global data mining company Cambridge Analytica in the run-up to the August presidential election.
http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017/05/10/uhuru-hires-data-f irm-behind-trump-brexit-victories_c1557720
Do we really have that much data in Kenya for the kind of data mining that Cambridge Analytica allegedly carries out? Interesting times....
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participants (12)
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Douglas Gichuki -
Eric Mwangi -
Erick Mwangi
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Grace Mutung'u -
Harry Delano -
K Machuhi -
Mutemi wa Kiama -
Ngigi Waithaka -
Ronald Ojino -
Timothy- Coach- Oriedo -
WANGARI KABIRU -
Watila Alex