Internet Freedom under siege world wide...But Kenya considered to have total Internet Freedom
Listers Over the last year there has been concerted efforts to curb Internet Freedoms and the number one reason behind this is 'National Security'. Many countries have regressed. However according to the Business Daily, which sites various sources, Kenya remains an island of freedom when it comes to the Internet. '...Of the 14 African countries included in the sample, only Kenya and South Africa were considered to have complete Internet freedom.' I believe this has come to pass because of forward thinking Government officials in the ICT space and vocal non governmental players like KICTANET. What we must ensure is that we assist the government to enable the balance between national security and personal freedoms to continue. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Internet-freedom-under-threat/-/539546/20... Ali Hussein +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 "Kujikwaa si kuanguka, bali ni kwenda mbele" (To stumble is not to fall but a sign of going forward) - Swahili Proverb Sent from my iPad
Ali, These freedoms are about to be curbed if this is anything to go by: http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Bloggers-to-undergo-journalism-training/-/1056/... John Masiwe From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+jmasiwe=bluegate.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Ali Hussein Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 6:11 AM To: jmasiwe@bluegate.co.ke Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] Internet Freedom under siege world wide...But Kenya considered to have total Internet Freedom Listers Over the last year there has been concerted efforts to curb Internet Freedoms and the number one reason behind this is 'National Security'. Many countries have regressed. However according to the Business Daily, which sites various sources, Kenya remains an island of freedom when it comes to the Internet. '...Of the 14 African countries included in the sample, only Kenya and South Africa were considered to have complete Internet freedom.' I believe this has come to pass because of forward thinking Government officials in the ICT space and vocal non governmental players like KICTANET. What we must ensure is that we assist the government to enable the balance between national security and personal freedoms to continue. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Internet-freedom-under-threat/-/539546/20... Ali Hussein +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 "Kujikwaa si kuanguka, bali ni kwenda mbele" (To stumble is not to fall but a sign of going forward) - Swahili Proverb Sent from my iPad __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 8913 (20131014) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 8914 (20131014) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com
Very sad to hear such reasoning John. In this age and time, everybody has the right and freedom to express his opinion using any medium as long as this is done responsibly - without violating any law, culture etc and/or hurting anybody's freedom to privacy or confidentiality. Best Regards, Davis M Onsakia "One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time." On 14 October 2013 14:58, John Masiwe <jmasiwe@bluegate.co.ke> wrote:
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These freedoms are about to be curbed if this is anything to go by: http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Bloggers-to-undergo-journalism-training/-/1056/... ****
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*From:* kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+jmasiwe= bluegate.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] *On Behalf Of *Ali Hussein *Sent:* Monday, October 14, 2013 6:11 AM *To:* jmasiwe@bluegate.co.ke *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions *Subject:* [kictanet] Internet Freedom under siege world wide...But Kenya considered to have total Internet Freedom****
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Listers****
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Over the last year there has been concerted efforts to curb Internet Freedoms and the number one reason behind this is 'National Security'. Many countries have regressed. However according to the Business Daily, which sites various sources, Kenya remains an island of freedom when it comes to the Internet.****
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'...Of the 14 African countries included in the sample, only Kenya and South Africa were considered to have complete Internet freedom.'****
I believe this has come to pass because of forward thinking Government officials in the ICT space and vocal non governmental players like KICTANET. What we must ensure is that we assist the government to enable the balance between national security and personal freedoms to continue.** **
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http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Internet-freedom-under-threat/-/539546/20... ****
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Ali Hussein****
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+254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113****
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"Kujikwaa si kuanguka, bali ni kwenda mbele" (To stumble is not to fall but a sign of going forward) - Swahili Proverb****
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Ali Well done Kenya, but lets not forget what we thought about this freedom in the US prior to the "curse of snowden" that hit the USG this year. What is internet freedom when it's at home ??? One has become very skeptical lately ………. BN…. On 10/14/13 6:10 AM, "Ali Hussein" <ali@hussein.me.ke<mailto:ali@hussein.me.ke>> wrote: Listers Over the last year there has been concerted efforts to curb Internet Freedoms and the number one reason behind this is 'National Security'. Many countries have regressed. However according to the Business Daily, which sites various sources, Kenya remains an island of freedom when it comes to the Internet. '...Of the 14 African countries included in the sample, only Kenya and South Africa were considered to have complete Internet freedom.' I believe this has come to pass because of forward thinking Government officials in the ICT space and vocal non governmental players like KICTANET. What we must ensure is that we assist the government to enable the balance between national security and personal freedoms to continue. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Internet-freedom-under-threat/-/539546/20... Ali Hussein +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 "Kujikwaa si kuanguka, bali ni kwenda mbele" (To stumble is not to fall but a sign of going forward) - Swahili Proverb Sent from my iPad
Indeed.. Unfortunately to enjoy such freedoms going forward we must continue to be vigilante.. Ali Hussein +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 "Kujikwaa si kuanguka, bali ni kwenda mbele" (To stumble is not to fall but a sign of going forward) - Swahili Proverb Sent from my iPad
On Oct 14, 2013, at 6:40 PM, Badru Ntege <badru.ntege@nftconsult.com> wrote:
Ali
Well done Kenya, but lets not forget what we thought about this freedom in the US prior to the "curse of snowden" that hit the USG this year.
What is internet freedom when it's at home ??? One has become very skeptical lately ……….
BN….
On 10/14/13 6:10 AM, "Ali Hussein" <ali@hussein.me.ke> wrote:
Listers
Over the last year there has been concerted efforts to curb Internet Freedoms and the number one reason behind this is 'National Security'. Many countries have regressed. However according to the Business Daily, which sites various sources, Kenya remains an island of freedom when it comes to the Internet.
'...Of the 14 African countries included in the sample, only Kenya and South Africa were considered to have complete Internet freedom.'
I believe this has come to pass because of forward thinking Government officials in the ICT space and vocal non governmental players like KICTANET. What we must ensure is that we assist the government to enable the balance between national security and personal freedoms to continue.
http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Internet-freedom-under-threat/-/539546/20...
Ali Hussein
+254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113
"Kujikwaa si kuanguka, bali ni kwenda mbele" (To stumble is not to fall but a sign of going forward) - Swahili Proverb
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