Call for Public Input on Proposed Elections ICT Regulations
Greetings, As stated in the introduction, ' The Elections Laws (Amendment) act 2016 came into force on 4th October 2016. This legal amendment requires the Commission to develop a policy on the progressive use of technology in the electoral process and also make regulations for the adoption and implementation of technology in the electoral process. The Act further establishes an integrated electronic electoral system consisting of voter registration, voter identification and results transmission that shall be used in the next general election. The commission has already deployed several technologies that play significant role in the delivery of the commissions mandate, vision and mission. A clear ICT policy framework that allows the commission to progressively adopt ICTs in the electoral process has been drafted to govern the deployment of technologies in the Electoral process. The Commission in line with the amended Act has established an Elections Technical Advisory Committee to oversee the adoption of technology.\ The Committee is composed of technical industry players and other stakeholders. Its first meeting was held on Wednesday 26 October 2016. In line with the principle of public participation, the Commission is welcoming contributions on the proposed draft regulations on or before 31st October, 2106. ' Comments can be sent on email to: [email protected] Attached, are the proposed regulations FYI and input. -- Regards, *Eshuchi Richard*
Richard Thanks for this. I have a question for you:- Do you think two working days and a weekend is enough to comment and engage on such an important piece of legislation? Please dissuade me from thinking that this is just a way of ticking a certain box called 'Public Participation'. Let me elaborate. When the Ministry of ICT wanted public engagement on the ICT Policy 2016 they engaged us and gave us ample time to discuss and give input. Can the IEBC look at increasing this time? I'm aware that the elections are around the corner but surely let's do this right.. Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113 On 27 Oct 2016 1:11 p.m., "Eshuchi Richard via kictanet" < [email protected]> wrote:
Greetings,
As stated in the introduction,
' The Elections Laws (Amendment) act 2016 came into force on 4th October 2016. This legal amendment requires the Commission to develop a policy on the progressive use of technology in the electoral process and also make regulations for the adoption and implementation of technology in the electoral process.
The Act further establishes an integrated electronic electoral system consisting of voter registration, voter identification and results transmission that shall be used in the next general election. The commission has already deployed several technologies that play significant role in the delivery of the commissions mandate, vision and mission.
A clear ICT policy framework that allows the commission to progressively adopt ICTs in the electoral process has been drafted to govern the deployment of technologies in the Electoral process. The Commission in line with the amended Act has established an Elections Technical Advisory Committee to oversee the adoption of technology.\
The Committee is composed of technical industry players and other stakeholders. Its first meeting was held on Wednesday 26 October 2016. In line with the principle of public participation, the Commission is welcoming contributions on the proposed draft regulations on or before 31st October, 2106. '
Comments can be sent on email to: [email protected]
Attached, are the proposed regulations FYI and input.
-- Regards, *Eshuchi Richard*
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Richard Thanks for this. I have a question for you:- Do you think two working days and a weekend is enough to comment and engage on such an important piece of legislation? Please dissuade me from thinking that this is just a way of ticking a certain box called 'Public Participation'. Let me elaborate. When the Ministry of ICT wanted public engagement on the ICT Policy 2016 they engaged us and gave us ample time to discuss and give input. Can the IEBC look at increasing this time? I'm aware that the elections are around the corner but surely let's do this right.. Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113
On 27 Oct 2016 1:11 p.m., "Eshuchi Richard via kictanet" <[email protected]> wrote: Greetings,
As stated in the introduction,
' The Elections Laws (Amendment) act 2016 came into force on 4th October 2016. This legal amendment requires the Commission to develop a policy on the progressive use of technology in the electoral process and also make regulations for the adoption and implementation of technology in the electoral process.
The Act further establishes an integrated electronic electoral system consisting of voter registration, voter identification and results transmission that shall be used in the next general election. The commission has already deployed several technologies that play significant role in the delivery of the commissions mandate, vision and mission.
A clear ICT policy framework that allows the commission to progressively adopt ICTs in the electoral process has been drafted to govern the deployment of technologies in the Electoral process. The Commission in line with the amended Act has established an Elections Technical Advisory Committee to oversee the adoption of technology.\
The Committee is composed of technical industry players and other stakeholders. Its first meeting was held on Wednesday 26 October 2016. In line with the principle of public participation, the Commission is welcoming contributions on the proposed draft regulations on or before 31st October, 2106. '
Comments can be sent on email to: [email protected]
Attached, are the proposed regulations FYI and input.
-- Regards, Eshuchi Richard
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Concerns are as good as mine. On 29 Oct 2016 6:31 p.m., "Ali Hussein" <[email protected]> wrote:
Richard
Thanks for this. I have a question for you:-
Do you think two working days and a weekend is enough to comment and engage on such an important piece of legislation?
Please dissuade me from thinking that this is just a way of ticking a certain box called 'Public Participation'.
Let me elaborate. When the Ministry of ICT wanted public engagement on the ICT Policy 2016 they engaged us and gave us ample time to discuss and give input.
Can the IEBC look at increasing this time? I'm aware that the elections are around the corner but surely let's do this right..
Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113
On 27 Oct 2016 1:11 p.m., "Eshuchi Richard via kictanet" < [email protected]> wrote:
Greetings,
As stated in the introduction,
' The Elections Laws (Amendment) act 2016 came into force on 4th October 2016. This legal amendment requires the Commission to develop a policy on the progressive use of technology in the electoral process and also make regulations for the adoption and implementation of technology in the electoral process.
The Act further establishes an integrated electronic electoral system consisting of voter registration, voter identification and results transmission that shall be used in the next general election. The commission has already deployed several technologies that play significant role in the delivery of the commissions mandate, vision and mission.
A clear ICT policy framework that allows the commission to progressively adopt ICTs in the electoral process has been drafted to govern the deployment of technologies in the Electoral process. The Commission in line with the amended Act has established an Elections Technical Advisory Committee to oversee the adoption of technology.\
The Committee is composed of technical industry players and other stakeholders. Its first meeting was held on Wednesday 26 October 2016. In line with the principle of public participation, the Commission is welcoming contributions on the proposed draft regulations on or before 31st October, 2106. '
Comments can be sent on email to: [email protected]
Attached, are the proposed regulations FYI and input.
-- Regards, *Eshuchi Richard*
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The timelines are too short to allow for any credible public participation. IEBC needs to extend the time for public participation. A quick perusal of the draft reveals that the commission has allowed for self-auditing of the system with no external checks and no standards pre-set to gauge the output. The proposed members of the Elections Technology Advisory Committee (ETAC) whose mandate is primarily to advise the Commission on “adoption and implementation of election technology” are not ICT experts and clearly don’t have the capacity to perform the functions. The mandate connotes a technical angle which should squarely be; reporting on effectiveness of ICTs currently in use, advising on areas of improvement and assisting in the implementation of new ICT tools in the electoral process. The draft attempts to remedy this by providing for powers to "appoint experts by the Committee whose knowledge and skills are necessary for the function of the Committee”. Why not appoint ICT experts as members of the committee and what is the point of having the members proposed with no technical knowledge to conduct their duties, is there any value addition by having the proposed members ??? Lastly, how is the Ministry of ICT not involved in the automation of the electoral process yet one of the core functions is coordinating informatization of all sectors of the economy? Regards, Kamande E. On Sat, Oct 29, 2016 at 6:30 PM, Ali Hussein via kictanet < [email protected]> wrote:
Richard
Thanks for this. I have a question for you:-
Do you think two working days and a weekend is enough to comment and engage on such an important piece of legislation?
Please dissuade me from thinking that this is just a way of ticking a certain box called 'Public Participation'.
Let me elaborate. When the Ministry of ICT wanted public engagement on the ICT Policy 2016 they engaged us and gave us ample time to discuss and give input.
Can the IEBC look at increasing this time? I'm aware that the elections are around the corner but surely let's do this right..
Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113
On 27 Oct 2016 1:11 p.m., "Eshuchi Richard via kictanet" < [email protected]> wrote:
Greetings,
As stated in the introduction,
' The Elections Laws (Amendment) act 2016 came into force on 4th October 2016. This legal amendment requires the Commission to develop a policy on the progressive use of technology in the electoral process and also make regulations for the adoption and implementation of technology in the electoral process.
The Act further establishes an integrated electronic electoral system consisting of voter registration, voter identification and results transmission that shall be used in the next general election. The commission has already deployed several technologies that play significant role in the delivery of the commissions mandate, vision and mission.
A clear ICT policy framework that allows the commission to progressively adopt ICTs in the electoral process has been drafted to govern the deployment of technologies in the Electoral process. The Commission in line with the amended Act has established an Elections Technical Advisory Committee to oversee the adoption of technology.\
The Committee is composed of technical industry players and other stakeholders. Its first meeting was held on Wednesday 26 October 2016. In line with the principle of public participation, the Commission is welcoming contributions on the proposed draft regulations on or before 31st October, 2106. '
Comments can be sent on email to: [email protected]
Attached, are the proposed regulations FYI and input.
-- Regards, *Eshuchi Richard*
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Thank you all and sorry for the earlier deadline. IEBC would be happy to have comments at least by Friday this week. On Monday, October 31, 2016 12:08 AM, esther nyambura via kictanet <[email protected]> wrote: The timelines are too short to allow for any credible public participation. IEBC needs to extend the time for public participation. A quick perusal of the draft reveals that the commission hasallowed for self-auditing of the system with no external checks and no standards pre-set togauge the output. The proposed members of the Elections TechnologyAdvisory Committee (ETAC) whose mandate is primarily to advise theCommission on “adoption and implementation of election technology” are not ICT expertsand clearly don’t have the capacity to perform thefunctions.The mandate connotes a technical angle which should squarely be; reporting oneffectiveness of ICTs currently in use, advising on areas of improvement andassisting in the implementation of new ICT tools in the electoral process. The draft attempts to remedy this by providing for powersto "appoint experts by the Committee whose knowledge and skills are necessaryfor the function of the Committee”. Why not appoint ICT experts as members of the committee and what is the point of having the members proposed with no technical knowledge toconduct their duties, is there any value addition by having the proposed members ??? Lastly, how is the Ministry of ICT not involved in the automation of the electoral process yetone of the core functions is coordinating informatization of all sectors ofthe economy? Regards, Kamande E. On Sat, Oct 29, 2016 at 6:30 PM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <[email protected]> wrote: RichardThanks for this. I have a question for you:-Do you think two working days and a weekend is enough to comment and engage on such an important piece of legislation? Please dissuade me from thinking that this is just a way of ticking a certain box called 'Public Participation'.Let me elaborate. When the Ministry of ICT wanted public engagement on the ICT Policy 2016 they engaged us and gave us ample time to discuss and give input. Can the IEBC look at increasing this time? I'm aware that the elections are around the corner but surely let's do this right..Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113 On 27 Oct 2016 1:11 p.m., "Eshuchi Richard via kictanet" <[email protected] > wrote: Greetings, As stated in the introduction, ' The Elections Laws (Amendment) act 2016 came into force on 4th October 2016. This legal amendment requires the Commission todevelop a policy on the progressive use of technology in the electoral process and also make regulations for the adoption andimplementation of technology in the electoral process. The Act further establishes an integrated electronic electoral system consistingof voter registration, voter identification and results transmission that shall be used in the next general election.The commission has already deployed several technologies that play significant role in the delivery of the commissions mandate,vision and mission. A clear ICT policy framework that allows the commission to progressively adopt ICTs in the electoral process hasbeen drafted to govern the deployment of technologies in the Electoral process.The Commission in line with the amended Act has established an Elections Technical Advisory Committee to oversee the adoption oftechnology.\ The Committee is composed of technical industry players and other stakeholders. Its first meeting was held onWednesday 26 October 2016.In line with the principle of public participation, the Commission is welcoming contributions on the proposed draft regulations on orbefore 31st October, 2106. ' Comments can be sent on email to: [email protected] Attached, are the proposed regulations FYI and input. -- Regards,Eshuchi Richard ______________________________ _________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m ailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m ailman/options/kictanet/info%4 0alyhussein.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. ______________________________ _________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/options/kictanet/ enkamande%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. 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Thanks, kindly by 4th OCt On Monday, October 31, 2016 12:26 PM, Andrew Limo via kictanet <[email protected]> wrote: Thank you all and sorry for the earlier deadline. IEBC would be happy to have comments at least by Friday this week. On Monday, October 31, 2016 12:08 AM, esther nyambura via kictanet <[email protected]> wrote: The timelines are too short to allow for any credible public participation. IEBC needs to extend the time for public participation. A quick perusal of the draft reveals that the commission hasallowed for self-auditing of the system with no external checks and no standards pre-set togauge the output. The proposed members of the Elections TechnologyAdvisory Committee (ETAC) whose mandate is primarily to advise theCommission on “adoption and implementation of election technology” are not ICT expertsand clearly don’t have the capacity to perform thefunctions.The mandate connotes a technical angle which should squarely be; reporting oneffectiveness of ICTs currently in use, advising on areas of improvement andassisting in the implementation of new ICT tools in the electoral process. The draft attempts to remedy this by providing for powersto "appoint experts by the Committee whose knowledge and skills are necessaryfor the function of the Committee”. Why not appoint ICT experts as members of the committee and what is the point of having the members proposed with no technical knowledge toconduct their duties, is there any value addition by having the proposed members ??? Lastly, how is the Ministry of ICT not involved in the automation of the electoral process yetone of the core functions is coordinating informatization of all sectors ofthe economy? Regards, Kamande E. On Sat, Oct 29, 2016 at 6:30 PM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <[email protected]> wrote: RichardThanks for this. I have a question for you:-Do you think two working days and a weekend is enough to comment and engage on such an important piece of legislation? Please dissuade me from thinking that this is just a way of ticking a certain box called 'Public Participation'.Let me elaborate. When the Ministry of ICT wanted public engagement on the ICT Policy 2016 they engaged us and gave us ample time to discuss and give input. Can the IEBC look at increasing this time? I'm aware that the elections are around the corner but surely let's do this right..Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113 On 27 Oct 2016 1:11 p.m., "Eshuchi Richard via kictanet" <[email protected] > wrote: Greetings, As stated in the introduction, ' The Elections Laws (Amendment) act 2016 came into force on 4th October 2016. This legal amendment requires the Commission todevelop a policy on the progressive use of technology in the electoral process and also make regulations for the adoption andimplementation of technology in the electoral process. The Act further establishes an integrated electronic electoral system consistingof voter registration, voter identification and results transmission that shall be used in the next general election.The commission has already deployed several technologies that play significant role in the delivery of the commissions mandate,vision and mission. A clear ICT policy framework that allows the commission to progressively adopt ICTs in the electoral process hasbeen drafted to govern the deployment of technologies in the Electoral process.The Commission in line with the amended Act has established an Elections Technical Advisory Committee to oversee the adoption oftechnology.\ The Committee is composed of technical industry players and other stakeholders. Its first meeting was held onWednesday 26 October 2016.In line with the principle of public participation, the Commission is welcoming contributions on the proposed draft regulations on orbefore 31st October, 2106. ' Comments can be sent on email to: [email protected] Attached, are the proposed regulations FYI and input. -- Regards,Eshuchi Richard ______________________________ _________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m ailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m ailman/options/kictanet/info%4 0alyhussein.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. ______________________________ _________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/options/kictanet/ enkamande%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. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/andrew.limo%40yahoo.co... 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. 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I second your input Esther. W. On Sun, Oct 30, 2016, at 11:59 PM, esther nyambura via kictanet wrote:
The timelines are too short to allow for any credible public participation. IEBC needs to extend the time for public participation.
A quick perusal of the draft reveals that the commission has allowed for self-auditing of the system with no external checks and no standards pre-set to gauge the output.
The proposed members of the Elections Technology Advisory Committee (ETAC) whose mandate is primarily to advise the Commission on “adoption and implementation of election technology” are not ICT experts and clearly don’t have the capacity to perform the functions. The mandate connotes a technical angle which should squarely be; reporting on effectiveness of ICTs currently in use, advising on areas of improvement and assisting in the implementation of new ICT tools in the electoral process. The draft attempts to remedy this by providing for powers to "appoint experts by the Committee whose knowledge and skills are necessary for the function of the Committee”. Why not appoint ICT experts as members of the committee and what is the point of having the members proposed with no technical knowledge to conduct their duties, is there any value addition by having the proposed members ???
Lastly, how is the Ministry of ICT not involved in the automation of the electoral process yet one of the core functions is coordinating informatization of all sectors of the economy?
Regards,
Kamande E.
On Sat, Oct 29, 2016 at 6:30 PM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <[email protected]> wrote:
Richard Thanks for this. I have a question for you:- Do you think two working days and a weekend is enough to comment and engage on such an important piece of legislation? Please dissuade me from thinking that this is just a way of ticking a certain box called 'Public Participation'. Let me elaborate. When the Ministry of ICT wanted public engagement on the ICT Policy 2016 they engaged us and gave us ample time to discuss and give input. Can the IEBC look at increasing this time? I'm aware that the elections are around the corner but surely let's do this right.. Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113
On 27 Oct 2016 1:11 p.m., "Eshuchi Richard via kictanet" <[email protected]> wrote:
Greetings,
As stated in the introduction,
' The Elections Laws (Amendment) act 2016 came into force on 4th October 2016. This legal amendment requires the Commission to develop a policy on the progressive use of technology in the electoral process and also make regulations for the adoption and implementation of technology in the electoral process.
The Act further establishes an integrated electronic electoral system consisting of voter registration, voter identification and results transmission that shall be used in the next general election. The commission has already deployed several technologies that play significant role in the delivery of the commissions mandate, vision and mission.
A clear ICT policy framework that allows the commission to progressively adopt ICTs in the electoral process has been drafted to govern the deployment of technologies in the Electoral process. The Commission in line with the amended Act has established an Elections Technical Advisory Committee to oversee the adoption of technology.\
The Committee is composed of technical industry players and other stakeholders. Its first meeting was held on Wednesday 26 October 2016. In line with the principle of public participation, the Commission is welcoming contributions on the proposed draft regulations on or before 31st October, 2106. '
Comments can be sent on email to: [email protected]
Attached, are the proposed regulations FYI and input.
-- Regards, Eshuchi Richard
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Good afternoon, Indeed, the timelines are constrained. As informed, submission of proposals has been extended to* Friday, 4th November, 2016*. We however, have to be cognizant that fast tracking adoption of the proposed elections ICT regulations will expedite the procurement and testing of technologies, a phase that proved to be very critical from the post evaluation of the 2012 elections. Esther, there is an optional provision to have a professional firm conduct the systems audit. On whether there is a need for an external audit and if it should be mandatory to complement the internal one is an issue rightly raised. Further, ETAC does have representation from relevant stakeholders including MoICT (Suggestions on additional entities are welcome). The role and responsibilities outlined in the proposed regulations are broad some of whose performance is dependent on other Government entities. Technology used is more than just the h/ware and s/ware, the purpose it is supposed to fulfill does require multi sectoral engagement. We would therefore, be wrong in assuming that tech recommendations are a sole preserve of technology experts. Regards, *Eshuchi RIchard* On 30 October 2016 at 23:59, esther nyambura via kictanet < [email protected]> wrote:
The timelines are too short to allow for any credible public participation. IEBC needs to extend the time for public participation.
A quick perusal of the draft reveals that the commission has allowed for self-auditing of the system with no external checks and no standards pre-set to gauge the output.
The proposed members of the Elections Technology Advisory Committee (ETAC) whose mandate is primarily to advise the Commission on “adoption and implementation of election technology” are not ICT experts and clearly don’t have the capacity to perform the functions. The mandate connotes a technical angle which should squarely be; reporting on effectiveness of ICTs currently in use, advising on areas of improvement and assisting in the implementation of new ICT tools in the electoral process. The draft attempts to remedy this by providing for powers to "appoint experts by the Committee whose knowledge and skills are necessary for the function of the Committee”. Why not appoint ICT experts as members of the committee and what is the point of having the members proposed with no technical knowledge to conduct their duties, is there any value addition by having the proposed members ???
Lastly, how is the Ministry of ICT not involved in the automation of the electoral process yet one of the core functions is coordinating informatization of all sectors of the economy?
Regards,
Kamande E.
On Sat, Oct 29, 2016 at 6:30 PM, Ali Hussein via kictanet < [email protected]> wrote:
Richard
Thanks for this. I have a question for you:-
Do you think two working days and a weekend is enough to comment and engage on such an important piece of legislation?
Please dissuade me from thinking that this is just a way of ticking a certain box called 'Public Participation'.
Let me elaborate. When the Ministry of ICT wanted public engagement on the ICT Policy 2016 they engaged us and gave us ample time to discuss and give input.
Can the IEBC look at increasing this time? I'm aware that the elections are around the corner but surely let's do this right..
Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113
On 27 Oct 2016 1:11 p.m., "Eshuchi Richard via kictanet" < [email protected]> wrote:
Greetings,
As stated in the introduction,
' The Elections Laws (Amendment) act 2016 came into force on 4th October 2016. This legal amendment requires the Commission to develop a policy on the progressive use of technology in the electoral process and also make regulations for the adoption and implementation of technology in the electoral process.
The Act further establishes an integrated electronic electoral system consisting of voter registration, voter identification and results transmission that shall be used in the next general election. The commission has already deployed several technologies that play significant role in the delivery of the commissions mandate, vision and mission.
A clear ICT policy framework that allows the commission to progressively adopt ICTs in the electoral process has been drafted to govern the deployment of technologies in the Electoral process. The Commission in line with the amended Act has established an Elections Technical Advisory Committee to oversee the adoption of technology.\
The Committee is composed of technical industry players and other stakeholders. Its first meeting was held on Wednesday 26 October 2016. In line with the principle of public participation, the Commission is welcoming contributions on the proposed draft regulations on or before 31st October, 2106. '
Comments can be sent on email to: [email protected]
Attached, are the proposed regulations FYI and input.
-- Regards, *Eshuchi Richard*
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Sorry this is genuine concern and IEBC now says would be happy to have at least by COB Friday 4th On Saturday, October 29, 2016 6:46 PM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <[email protected]> wrote: RichardThanks for this. I have a question for you:-Do you think two working days and a weekend is enough to comment and engage on such an important piece of legislation? Please dissuade me from thinking that this is just a way of ticking a certain box called 'Public Participation'.Let me elaborate. When the Ministry of ICT wanted public engagement on the ICT Policy 2016 they engaged us and gave us ample time to discuss and give input. Can the IEBC look at increasing this time? I'm aware that the elections are around the corner but surely let's do this right..Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113 On 27 Oct 2016 1:11 p.m., "Eshuchi Richard via kictanet" <[email protected]> wrote: Greetings, As stated in the introduction, ' The Elections Laws (Amendment) act 2016 came into force on 4th October 2016. This legal amendment requires the Commission todevelop a policy on the progressive use of technology in the electoral process and also make regulations for the adoption andimplementation of technology in the electoral process. The Act further establishes an integrated electronic electoral system consistingof voter registration, voter identification and results transmission that shall be used in the next general election.The commission has already deployed several technologies that play significant role in the delivery of the commissions mandate,vision and mission. A clear ICT policy framework that allows the commission to progressively adopt ICTs in the electoral process hasbeen drafted to govern the deployment of technologies in the Electoral process.The Commission in line with the amended Act has established an Elections Technical Advisory Committee to oversee the adoption oftechnology.\ The Committee is composed of technical industry players and other stakeholders. Its first meeting was held onWednesday 26 October 2016.In line with the principle of public participation, the Commission is welcoming contributions on the proposed draft regulations on orbefore 31st October, 2106. ' Comments can be sent on email to: [email protected] Attached, are the proposed regulations FYI and input. -- Regards,Eshuchi Richard ______________________________ _________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/options/kictanet/info% 40alyhussein.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. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/andrew.limo%40yahoo.co... 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.
Andrew Thank you for this. Would be nice to know if you are speaking on behalf of IEBC? Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad
On 31 Oct 2016, at 11:48 AM, Andrew Limo via kictanet <[email protected]> wrote:
Sorry this is genuine concern and IEBC now says would be happy to have at least by COB Friday 4th
On Saturday, October 29, 2016 6:46 PM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <[email protected]> wrote:
Richard Thanks for this. I have a question for you:- Do you think two working days and a weekend is enough to comment and engage on such an important piece of legislation? Please dissuade me from thinking that this is just a way of ticking a certain box called 'Public Participation'. Let me elaborate. When the Ministry of ICT wanted public engagement on the ICT Policy 2016 they engaged us and gave us ample time to discuss and give input. Can the IEBC look at increasing this time? I'm aware that the elections are around the corner but surely let's do this right.. Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113
On 27 Oct 2016 1:11 p.m., "Eshuchi Richard via kictanet" <[email protected]> wrote: Greetings,
As stated in the introduction,
' The Elections Laws (Amendment) act 2016 came into force on 4th October 2016. This legal amendment requires the Commission to develop a policy on the progressive use of technology in the electoral process and also make regulations for the adoption and implementation of technology in the electoral process.
The Act further establishes an integrated electronic electoral system consisting of voter registration, voter identification and results transmission that shall be used in the next general election. The commission has already deployed several technologies that play significant role in the delivery of the commissions mandate, vision and mission.
A clear ICT policy framework that allows the commission to progressively adopt ICTs in the electoral process has been drafted to govern the deployment of technologies in the Electoral process. The Commission in line with the amended Act has established an Elections Technical Advisory Committee to oversee the adoption of technology.\
The Committee is composed of technical industry players and other stakeholders. Its first meeting was held on Wednesday 26 October 2016. In line with the principle of public participation, the Commission is welcoming contributions on the proposed draft regulations on or before 31st October, 2106. '
Comments can be sent on email to: [email protected]
Attached, are the proposed regulations FYI and input.
-- Regards, Eshuchi Richard
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@Ali, Limo does not say, but he does speak authoritatively for IEBC. Google picks hm out @ Directorate of Legal and Public Affairs | | | Directorate of Legal and Public Affairs By Super User Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission | | | walu. From: Ali Hussein via kictanet <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Cc: Ali Hussein <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 31, 2016 5:23 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Call for Public Input on Proposed Elections ICT Regulations - Reminder Andrew Thank you for this. Would be nice to know if you are speaking on behalf of IEBC? Ali HusseinPrincipalHussein & Associates+254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassimSkype: abu-jomoLinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad On 31 Oct 2016, at 11:48 AM, Andrew Limo via kictanet <[email protected]> wrote: Sorry this is genuine concern and IEBC now says would be happy to have at least by COB Friday 4th On Saturday, October 29, 2016 6:46 PM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <[email protected]> wrote: RichardThanks for this. I have a question for you:-Do you think two working days and a weekend is enough to comment and engage on such an important piece of legislation? Please dissuade me from thinking that this is just a way of ticking a certain box called 'Public Participation'.Let me elaborate. When the Ministry of ICT wanted public engagement on the ICT Policy 2016 they engaged us and gave us ample time to discuss and give input. Can the IEBC look at increasing this time? I'm aware that the elections are around the corner but surely let's do this right..Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113 On 27 Oct 2016 1:11 p.m., "Eshuchi Richard via kictanet" <[email protected]> wrote: Greetings, As stated in the introduction, ' The Elections Laws (Amendment) act 2016 came into force on 4th October 2016. This legal amendment requires the Commission todevelop a policy on the progressive use of technology in the electoral process and also make regulations for the adoption andimplementation of technology in the electoral process. The Act further establishes an integrated electronic electoral system consistingof voter registration, voter identification and results transmission that shall be used in the next general election.The commission has already deployed several technologies that play significant role in the delivery of the commissions mandate,vision and mission. A clear ICT policy framework that allows the commission to progressively adopt ICTs in the electoral process hasbeen drafted to govern the deployment of technologies in the Electoral process.The Commission in line with the amended Act has established an Elections Technical Advisory Committee to oversee the adoption oftechnology.\ The Committee is composed of technical industry players and other stakeholders. Its first meeting was held onWednesday 26 October 2016.In line with the principle of public participation, the Commission is welcoming contributions on the proposed draft regulations on orbefore 31st October, 2106. ' Comments can be sent on email to: [email protected] Attached, are the proposed regulations FYI and input. -- Regards,Eshuchi Richard ______________________________ _________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/options/kictanet/info% 40alyhussein.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. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/andrew.limo%40yahoo.co... 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 [email protected] https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.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. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.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. 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Thanks Walu. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad
On 1 Nov 2016, at 11:42 AM, Walubengo J <[email protected]> wrote:
@Ali,
Limo does not say, but he does speak authoritatively for IEBC.
Google picks hm out @
Directorate of Legal and Public Affairs
Directorate of Legal and Public Affairs By Super User Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
walu.
From: Ali Hussein via kictanet <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Cc: Ali Hussein <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 31, 2016 5:23 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Call for Public Input on Proposed Elections ICT Regulations - Reminder
Andrew
Thank you for this. Would be nice to know if you are speaking on behalf of IEBC?
Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113
Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim
"Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi
Sent from my iPad
On 31 Oct 2016, at 11:48 AM, Andrew Limo via kictanet <[email protected]> wrote:
Sorry this is genuine concern and IEBC now says would be happy to have at least by COB Friday 4th
On Saturday, October 29, 2016 6:46 PM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <[email protected]> wrote:
Richard Thanks for this. I have a question for you:- Do you think two working days and a weekend is enough to comment and engage on such an important piece of legislation? Please dissuade me from thinking that this is just a way of ticking a certain box called 'Public Participation'. Let me elaborate. When the Ministry of ICT wanted public engagement on the ICT Policy 2016 they engaged us and gave us ample time to discuss and give input. Can the IEBC look at increasing this time? I'm aware that the elections are around the corner but surely let's do this right.. Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113
On 27 Oct 2016 1:11 p.m., "Eshuchi Richard via kictanet" <[email protected]> wrote: Greetings,
As stated in the introduction,
' The Elections Laws (Amendment) act 2016 came into force on 4th October 2016. This legal amendment requires the Commission to develop a policy on the progressive use of technology in the electoral process and also make regulations for the adoption and implementation of technology in the electoral process.
The Act further establishes an integrated electronic electoral system consisting of voter registration, voter identification and results transmission that shall be used in the next general election. The commission has already deployed several technologies that play significant role in the delivery of the commissions mandate, vision and mission.
A clear ICT policy framework that allows the commission to progressively adopt ICTs in the electoral process has been drafted to govern the deployment of technologies in the Electoral process. The Commission in line with the amended Act has established an Elections Technical Advisory Committee to oversee the adoption of technology.\
The Committee is composed of technical industry players and other stakeholders. Its first meeting was held on Wednesday 26 October 2016. In line with the principle of public participation, the Commission is welcoming contributions on the proposed draft regulations on or before 31st October, 2106. '
Comments can be sent on email to: [email protected]
Attached, are the proposed regulations FYI and input.
-- Regards, Eshuchi Richard
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Ali Hussein -
Andrew Limo -
Eshuchi Richard -
esther nyambura -
Walubengo J -
waudo siganga