IGF Week Day 2 Discussion - Digital Inclusion
Good morning listers, As we approach this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum on 1 August 2019, we would like to continue today's discussion in line with the theme One Kenya. One Net. One Vision. Today's sub-theme is Digital Inclusion. Digital Inclusion is about both identifying those with less or no access to the Internet (e.g. underserved communities, marginalized groups, the minorities, people with disabilities or people lacking digital literacy) and it is about activities related to the achievement of an inclusive information society. We would appreciate your thoughts on the following: - How can we tackle access and affordability issues, and what improvements need to be made? - How can we better utilize primary and secondary schools and tertiary institutions to promote and to deliver on digital literacy programmes? - How do we ensure that Internet governance processes are truly inclusive? - What needs to be done to enhance the capacity of different actors? - How do we ensure that these skills and employment opportunities are equitable to all on an equal footing? We look forward to hearing from you. Regards *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke> * ==================================================== *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar*
Dear Victor, Many thanks for todays discussions. Kindly find my thoughts inline below. On Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 11:31 AM Victor Kapiyo via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Good morning listers,
As we approach this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum on 1 August 2019, we would like to continue today's discussion in line with the theme One Kenya. One Net. One Vision.
Today's sub-theme is Digital Inclusion. Digital Inclusion is about both identifying those with less or no access to the Internet (e.g. underserved communities, marginalized groups, the minorities, people with disabilities or people lacking digital literacy) and it is about activities related to the achievement of an inclusive information society.
We would appreciate your thoughts on the following:
- How can we tackle access and affordability issues, and what improvements need to be made?
We need to embrace and fund more local evidence based Research in our Policy Development processes. This will ensure Policy addresses the real challenges Citizens are facing and is not driven by vendors as has been the case in the recent past. I have been working in different Counties in the course of the month and can attest to the fact that quality of service is wanting. I think the Communications Authority needs to step up its quality audits beyond Nairobi. Citizens can only embrace a service that is secure, affordable , stable and available
- How can we better utilize primary and secondary schools and tertiary institutions to promote and to deliver on digital literacy programmes?
Primary, secondary and tertiary institutions have always been the cradles
of capacity building in Kenya. Our GDP is largely driven by the informal sector. Most of this guys who include the estate mechanics that fix our AI driven cars have not gone beyond Primary Secondary and Tertiary Institutions yet we don't see the need to equip our primary, secondary schools and tertiary institutions with laboratories and adequate infrastructure that can enable our students to leverage technology for research and learning. We need to fund the Kenya Education Network and avoid a Scenario where our schools get msaada and kadogo Internet through the Universal Service Fund as it seems to be the case. We need to stop this obsession with Pilot Studies and Initiatives and provide adequate infrastructure and support that will allow our academic and tertiary institutions to leverage the Internet and related technologies.
- How do we ensure that Internet governance processes are truly inclusive?
We should endevour to extend the Internet Governance Conversation beyond
Nairobi. Conversations around Governance of the Internet should be encouraged in County Assemblies and other social gatherings just as the Government deed with the Huduma number.
- What needs to be done to enhance the capacity of different actors?
Capacity building is key. We need to embrace online delivery mechanisms in
local languages as well as braille and other forms of communication that bring on board people with disability.
- How do we ensure that these skills and employment opportunities are equitable to all on an equal footing?
Uptake of the Internet and Technology will facilitate access to
information which will create more opportunities.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Asante
Regards *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke> * ====================================================
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Dear Victor, I would like to share my thoughts on this : - How can we tackle access and affordability issues, and what improvements need to be made? A good case study is Mobile Money Interoperability, has it advanced better inclusion? It should be noted that the Central Bank of Kenya laid out principles of Mobile Money Interoperability which include: cost levels, efficiency, and security. *Cost:* price for the transfer of money across networks would not be higher than those of transferring money within the network, and no interchange fees will be applied. *Efficiency:* the mobile money operators were tasked to ensure that the interfaces between them were as secure as possible to avoid any losses for both customers and the networks. *Security:* no undue delay would occur when transferring money across networks. This is commendable as payments worldwide lean towards more open systems and Kenya has been embracing it. Therefore, It would be time to take stock on how the one year journey has shaped mobile money transfers since the introduction of interoperability, to determine the value addition and what could be done differently. *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje * +254 (0) 711 385 945| +254 (0) 734 024 856 Khusoko <https://khusoko.com/> <https://www.facebook.com/DavidIndeje/> <https://twitter.com/David_Indeje> <http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/david-indeje/17/7b9/647> Skype: david.indeje On Tue, 30 Jul 2019 at 11:33, Victor Kapiyo via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Good morning listers,
As we approach this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum on 1 August 2019, we would like to continue today's discussion in line with the theme One Kenya. One Net. One Vision.
Today's sub-theme is Digital Inclusion. Digital Inclusion is about both identifying those with less or no access to the Internet (e.g. underserved communities, marginalized groups, the minorities, people with disabilities or people lacking digital literacy) and it is about activities related to the achievement of an inclusive information society.
We would appreciate your thoughts on the following:
- How can we tackle access and affordability issues, and what improvements need to be made? - How can we better utilize primary and secondary schools and tertiary institutions to promote and to deliver on digital literacy programmes? - How do we ensure that Internet governance processes are truly inclusive? - What needs to be done to enhance the capacity of different actors? - How do we ensure that these skills and employment opportunities are equitable to all on an equal footing?
We look forward to hearing from you.
Regards *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke> * ====================================================
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This is a follow up to what I was talking about. The Star has a write-on the same. Here is the link: Cross-network cash tranfers yet to pick up a year down the line <https://www.the-star.co.ke/business/2019-07-30-cross-network-cash-tranfers-yet-to-pick-up-a-year-down-the-line/> via @thestarkenya *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje * +254 (0) 711 385 945| +254 (0) 734 024 856 Khusoko <https://khusoko.com/> <https://www.facebook.com/DavidIndeje/> <https://twitter.com/David_Indeje> <http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/david-indeje/17/7b9/647> Skype: david.indeje On Tue, 30 Jul 2019 at 13:22, David Indeje <davidindeje@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Victor,
I would like to share my thoughts on this :
- How can we tackle access and affordability issues, and what improvements need to be made?
A good case study is Mobile Money Interoperability, has it advanced better inclusion? It should be noted that the Central Bank of Kenya laid out principles of Mobile Money Interoperability which include: cost levels, efficiency, and security.
*Cost:* price for the transfer of money across networks would not be higher than those of transferring money within the network, and no interchange fees will be applied. *Efficiency:* the mobile money operators were tasked to ensure that the interfaces between them were as secure as possible to avoid any losses for both customers and the networks. *Security:* no undue delay would occur when transferring money across networks.
This is commendable as payments worldwide lean towards more open systems and Kenya has been embracing it. Therefore, It would be time to take stock on how the one year journey has shaped mobile money transfers since the introduction of interoperability, to determine the value addition and what could be done differently.
*Kind Regards,*
*David Indeje *
+254 (0) 711 385 945| +254 (0) 734 024 856 Khusoko <https://khusoko.com/>
<https://www.facebook.com/DavidIndeje/> <https://twitter.com/David_Indeje> <http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/david-indeje/17/7b9/647> Skype: david.indeje
On Tue, 30 Jul 2019 at 11:33, Victor Kapiyo via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Good morning listers,
As we approach this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum on 1 August 2019, we would like to continue today's discussion in line with the theme One Kenya. One Net. One Vision.
Today's sub-theme is Digital Inclusion. Digital Inclusion is about both identifying those with less or no access to the Internet (e.g. underserved communities, marginalized groups, the minorities, people with disabilities or people lacking digital literacy) and it is about activities related to the achievement of an inclusive information society.
We would appreciate your thoughts on the following:
- How can we tackle access and affordability issues, and what improvements need to be made? - How can we better utilize primary and secondary schools and tertiary institutions to promote and to deliver on digital literacy programmes? - How do we ensure that Internet governance processes are truly inclusive? - What needs to be done to enhance the capacity of different actors? - How do we ensure that these skills and employment opportunities are equitable to all on an equal footing?
We look forward to hearing from you.
Regards *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke> * ====================================================
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Dear Listers, Thank you Victor for sharing this discussion with us, my focus on Digital Inclusion is on Access and Affordability: Community Networks might reduce this gap;
From this discussion https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?p=37878 I found this: "Community networks represent a valuable alternative model that deserves to be explored to improve access to Information and Communication Technologies to underserved communities worldwide. "
Some unanswered questions were also asked in that discussion: 1. What are the government regulations on Community Networks 2. Are there any licenses required? Spectrum License or Operating License? 3. Why has CA been silent on this topic? I have also realized that KICTANet recently hosted the local Community Network Global Inception Meeting, more here https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?p=40352, any insights from those that attended? How come our very own TunapandaNet did not attend? On Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 11:31 AM Victor Kapiyo via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Good morning listers,
As we approach this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum on 1 August 2019, we would like to continue today's discussion in line with the theme One Kenya. One Net. One Vision.
Today's sub-theme is Digital Inclusion. Digital Inclusion is about both identifying those with less or no access to the Internet (e.g. underserved communities, marginalized groups, the minorities, people with disabilities or people lacking digital literacy) and it is about activities related to the achievement of an inclusive information society.
We would appreciate your thoughts on the following:
- How can we tackle access and affordability issues, and what improvements need to be made? - How can we better utilize primary and secondary schools and tertiary institutions to promote and to deliver on digital literacy programmes? - How do we ensure that Internet governance processes are truly inclusive? - What needs to be done to enhance the capacity of different actors? - How do we ensure that these skills and employment opportunities are equitable to all on an equal footing?
We look forward to hearing from you.
Regards *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke> * ====================================================
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Hi Kevin, Good observation on the Community Networks as a way to increase access. I hope your follow up questions will be answered. On the wider digital inclusion debate, I usually think about the mobile phone, and how it has demystified computing and bridged the digital gap. In the 2000s, learning "Computer packages" was the in thing to get introduced to the world of computing. But today, any Android phone will do that for you. It has a browser, document editors, video editing, etc. It allows my Grandmother to install apps. Long are the days when Installing an antivirus or Microsoft office was a geek thing. The mobile has made that all simple. So for digital inclusion, the most important thing is providing the tools and infrastructure to allow access. Affordable devices, and affordable Internet. All the rest shall be added unto us. Regards On Tue, 30 Jul 2019 at 13:30, Kelvin Kariuki via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Dear Listers, Thank you Victor for sharing this discussion with us, my focus on Digital Inclusion is on Access and Affordability: Community Networks might reduce this gap; From this discussion https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?p=37878 I found this: "Community networks represent a valuable alternative model that deserves to be explored to improve access to Information and Communication Technologies to underserved communities worldwide. "
Some unanswered questions were also asked in that discussion: 1. What are the government regulations on Community Networks 2. Are there any licenses required? Spectrum License or Operating License? 3. Why has CA been silent on this topic?
I have also realized that KICTANet recently hosted the local Community Network Global Inception Meeting, more here https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?p=40352, any insights from those that attended? How come our very own TunapandaNet did not attend?
On Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 11:31 AM Victor Kapiyo via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Good morning listers,
As we approach this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum on 1 August 2019, we would like to continue today's discussion in line with the theme One Kenya. One Net. One Vision.
Today's sub-theme is Digital Inclusion. Digital Inclusion is about both identifying those with less or no access to the Internet (e.g. underserved communities, marginalized groups, the minorities, people with disabilities or people lacking digital literacy) and it is about activities related to the achievement of an inclusive information society.
We would appreciate your thoughts on the following:
- How can we tackle access and affordability issues, and what improvements need to be made? - How can we better utilize primary and secondary schools and tertiary institutions to promote and to deliver on digital literacy programmes? - How do we ensure that Internet governance processes are truly inclusive? - What needs to be done to enhance the capacity of different actors? - How do we ensure that these skills and employment opportunities are equitable to all on an equal footing?
We look forward to hearing from you.
Regards *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke> * ====================================================
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Inclusion of youth in governance issues is critical in growth of internet governance in our society # bringing in new voices into internet governance!Second day KEGIF interesting and informative forum!Well done panelist and co-ordinator of the programs! On Jul 30, 2019 4:13 PM, "Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Hi Kevin, Good observation on the Community Networks as a way to increase access. I hope your follow up questions will be answered.
On the wider digital inclusion debate, I usually think about the mobile phone, and how it has demystified computing and bridged the digital gap. In the 2000s, learning "Computer packages" was the in thing to get introduced to the world of computing. But today, any Android phone will do that for you. It has a browser, document editors, video editing, etc. It allows my Grandmother to install apps. Long are the days when Installing an antivirus or Microsoft office was a geek thing. The mobile has made that all simple.
So for digital inclusion, the most important thing is providing the tools and infrastructure to allow access. Affordable devices, and affordable Internet. All the rest shall be added unto us.
Regards
On Tue, 30 Jul 2019 at 13:30, Kelvin Kariuki via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Dear Listers, Thank you Victor for sharing this discussion with us, my focus on Digital Inclusion is on Access and Affordability: Community Networks might reduce this gap; From this discussion https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?p=37878 I found this: "Community networks represent a valuable alternative model that deserves to be explored to improve access to Information and Communication Technologies to underserved communities worldwide. "
Some unanswered questions were also asked in that discussion: 1. What are the government regulations on Community Networks 2. Are there any licenses required? Spectrum License or Operating License? 3. Why has CA been silent on this topic?
I have also realized that KICTANet recently hosted the local Community Network Global Inception Meeting, more here https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?p=40352, any insights from those that attended? How come our very own TunapandaNet did not attend?
On Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 11:31 AM Victor Kapiyo via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Good morning listers,
As we approach this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum on 1 August 2019, we would like to continue today's discussion in line with the theme One Kenya. One Net. One Vision.
Today's sub-theme is Digital Inclusion. Digital Inclusion is about both identifying those with less or no access to the Internet (e.g. underserved communities, marginalized groups, the minorities, people with disabilities or people lacking digital literacy) and it is about activities related to the achievement of an inclusive information society.
We would appreciate your thoughts on the following:
- How can we tackle access and affordability issues, and what improvements need to be made? - How can we better utilize primary and secondary schools and tertiary institutions to promote and to deliver on digital literacy programmes? - How do we ensure that Internet governance processes are truly inclusive? - What needs to be done to enhance the capacity of different actors? - How do we ensure that these skills and employment opportunities are equitable to all on an equal footing?
We look forward to hearing from you.
Regards *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke> * ====================================================
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-- Best Regards,
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Well received. Kind Regards, Rachael Kinyua On Jul 30, 2019 17:02, Caroline Njeri via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Inclusion of youth in governance issues is critical in growth of internet governance in our society # bringing in new voices into internet governance!Second day KEGIF interesting and informative forum!Well done panelist and co-ordinator of the programs! On Jul 30, 2019 4:13 PM, "Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: Hi Kevin, Good observation on the Community Networks as a way to increase access. I hope your follow up questions will be answered. On the wider digital inclusion debate, I usually think about the mobile phone, and how it has demystified computing and bridged the digital gap. In the 2000s, learning "Computer packages" was the in thing to get introduced to the world of computing. But today, any Android phone will do that for you. It has a browser, document editors, video editing, etc. It allows my Grandmother to install apps. Long are the days when Installing an antivirus or Microsoft office was a geek thing. The mobile has made that all simple. So for digital inclusion, the most important thing is providing the tools and infrastructure to allow access. Affordable devices, and affordable Internet. All the rest shall be added unto us. Regards On Tue, 30 Jul 2019 at 13:30, Kelvin Kariuki via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: Dear Listers, Thank you Victor for sharing this discussion with us, my focus on Digital Inclusion is on Access and Affordability: Community Networks might reduce this gap;
From this discussion https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?p=37878 I found this: "Community networks represent a valuable alternative model that deserves to be explored to improve access to Information and Communication Technologies to underserved communities worldwide. "
Some unanswered questions were also asked in that discussion: 1. What are the government regulations on Community Networks 2. Are there any licenses required? Spectrum License or Operating License? 3. Why has CA been silent on this topic? I have also realized that KICTANet recently hosted the local Community Network Global Inception Meeting, more here https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?p=40352, any insights from those that attended? How come our very own TunapandaNet did not attend? On Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 11:31 AM Victor Kapiyo via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: Good morning listers, As we approach this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum on 1 August 2019, we would like to continue today's discussion in line with the theme One Kenya. One Net. One Vision. Today's sub-theme is Digital Inclusion. Digital Inclusion is about both identifying those with less or no access to the Internet (e.g. underserved communities, marginalized groups, the minorities, people with disabilities or people lacking digital literacy) and it is about activities related to the achievement of an inclusive information society. We would appreciate your thoughts on the following: * How can we tackle access and affordability issues, and what improvements need to be made? * How can we better utilize primary and secondary schools and tertiary institutions to promote and to deliver on digital literacy programmes? * How do we ensure that Internet governance processes are truly inclusive? * What needs to be done to enhance the capacity of different actors? * How do we ensure that these skills and employment opportunities are equitable to all on an equal footing? We look forward to hearing from you. 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Dear listers, Thank you Kelvin for raising the concerns I will try my best to respond satisfactorily 1. What are the government regulations on Community Networks *The issue of government regulations on community networks is not as clear since community networking is slightly a new concept but it sure is an important issue....* 2. Are there any licenses required? Spectrum License or Operating License? *There is no spectrum licensing - like in the case of Tunapanda, what is used is the open spectrum which is a globally unlicensed spectrum* *The same way NGOs are licensed to operate, community networks are required to obtain an operational license* I have also realized that KICTANet recently hosted the local Community Network Global Inception Meeting, more here https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?p=40352, any insights from those that attended? How come our very own TunapandaNet did not attend? i attended the global inception meeting and several things stood out Community networks are owned by the community and for the benefit of the community Sustainability model where most community networks agreed that it is the main area of concern considering the costs incurred and the huge amount of labour required for the operation of community networks. The argument being community members expect a stipend and if they agree to volunteer, they never stay in the network for long hence leaving projects halfway. in other cases, volunteers are given learning opportunities/ platforms by the Community network but once they are knowledgeable they move on to 'greener pastures' then the community network has to start the process of looking for volunteers and the cycle continues. the solution to this was to use locally produced products to reduce production costs and devising ways to motivate the volunteers to help grow the network there was also a mango tree challenge which illustrated a typical mango tree which has ripe, unripe and green mango fruits. The point was to encourage the community networks to set goals that are SMART. The ripe mango represented the things that needed to be done immediately while the unripe represented the short term goals and the green represented the long term goals. Tunapanda as a community network was not present since the 12 community networks in attendance were grant recipients of the Association for Progressive Communications Local Access Network (APC LOCNET). Applications were made and the 12 community networks were selected for the grant. However Josephine Miliza of Tunapanda was present. she is the African coordinator on the APC LOCNET project. i'll be glad to give additional information. regards. On Tue, Jul 30, 2019, 1:32 PM Kelvin Kariuki via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Dear Listers, Thank you Victor for sharing this discussion with us, my focus on Digital Inclusion is on Access and Affordability: Community Networks might reduce this gap; From this discussion https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?p=37878 I found this: "Community networks represent a valuable alternative model that deserves to be explored to improve access to Information and Communication Technologies to underserved communities worldwide. "
Some unanswered questions were also asked in that discussion: 1. What are the government regulations on Community Networks 2. Are there any licenses required? Spectrum License or Operating License? 3. Why has CA been silent on this topic?
I have also realized that KICTANet recently hosted the local Community Network Global Inception Meeting, more here https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?p=40352, any insights from those that attended? How come our very own TunapandaNet did not attend?
On Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 11:31 AM Victor Kapiyo via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Good morning listers,
As we approach this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum on 1 August 2019, we would like to continue today's discussion in line with the theme One Kenya. One Net. One Vision.
Today's sub-theme is Digital Inclusion. Digital Inclusion is about both identifying those with less or no access to the Internet (e.g. underserved communities, marginalized groups, the minorities, people with disabilities or people lacking digital literacy) and it is about activities related to the achievement of an inclusive information society.
We would appreciate your thoughts on the following:
- How can we tackle access and affordability issues, and what improvements need to be made? - How can we better utilize primary and secondary schools and tertiary institutions to promote and to deliver on digital literacy programmes? - How do we ensure that Internet governance processes are truly inclusive? - What needs to be done to enhance the capacity of different actors? - How do we ensure that these skills and employment opportunities are equitable to all on an equal footing?
We look forward to hearing from you.
Regards *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke> * ====================================================
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-- Best Regards,
Kelvin Kariuki Assistant Lecturer Multimedia University of Kenya Faculty of Computing and Information Technology Twitter Handle: @teacherkaris Alt email: kkariuki@mmu.ac.ke Mobile: +2547 29 385 557
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About digital inclusion.. https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Israels-era-of-fax-communication-comes-to-... *ISRAEL’S ERA OF FAX COMMUNICATION COMES TO AN END* *"It is time to move forward and adjust to today's era of technology," MK Sharren Haskel said* BY EYTAN HALON JULY 28, 2019 01:03 Israel’s era of fax communication comes to an end Israel might be the Start-Up Nation, famed for its technology and innovation, but the era of communicating with government bodies via fax came to an end only on Friday. One year after the “Fax Machines Law” – initiated by Likud MKs Sharren Haskel and David Bitan – was passed by the Knesset, public authorities must now enable all individuals and organizations to contact them by means of a digital communication device. Prior to the law, government ministries and public bodies would often require official forms to be submitted by fax, despite most Israeli homes no longer possessing a fax machine. The requirement to enable digital communication applies to nearly all government ministries and bodies, public-facing IDF departments, the President’s Office, the Knesset Administration, the State Comptroller’s Office, courts, Israel Police, local authorities, the National Fire and Rescue Authority, Israel Prison Service, hospitals and health clinics, and government-controlled companies. Prior to the law taking effect, public bodies were instructed to consider methods to verify the identity of members of the public, protect their privacy, including the assurance of medical confidentiality and cyber-protection. The law does not apply to a small number of government bodies, including Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), Mossad, Atomic Energy Commission and National Cyber Authority. Banks, insurance companies and credit card providers will also not be obligated to provide digital means of communication. “It is time to move forward and adjust to today’s era of technology – we are in the Israel of 2019, everyone works with emails and faxes are a thing of the past,” said Haskel, a member of the 20th Knesset’s Special Committee for the Transparency and Accessibility of Government Information. “We are putting an end to the bureaucratic excuse: ‘We did not receive your fax.’ In the Start-Up Nation of 2019, the public sector and government offices are perceived as slow and outdated, and their interface is cumbersome,” Haskel said. “Efficient services, quality and government available to the citizen help to establish and strengthen Israel’s democracy and it is our duty to ensure their proper existence.” On Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 11:32 AM Victor Kapiyo via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Good morning listers,
As we approach this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum on 1 August 2019, we would like to continue today's discussion in line with the theme One Kenya. One Net. One Vision.
Today's sub-theme is Digital Inclusion. Digital Inclusion is about both identifying those with less or no access to the Internet (e.g. underserved communities, marginalized groups, the minorities, people with disabilities or people lacking digital literacy) and it is about activities related to the achievement of an inclusive information society.
We would appreciate your thoughts on the following:
- How can we tackle access and affordability issues, and what improvements need to be made? - How can we better utilize primary and secondary schools and tertiary institutions to promote and to deliver on digital literacy programmes? - How do we ensure that Internet governance processes are truly inclusive? - What needs to be done to enhance the capacity of different actors? - How do we ensure that these skills and employment opportunities are equitable to all on an equal footing?
We look forward to hearing from you.
Regards *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke> * ====================================================
*“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar* _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/
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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.
-- SMM *"Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city." Prov 16:32*
participants (9)
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Barrack Otieno -
Caroline Njeri -
David Indeje -
Kelvin Kariuki -
Mwendwa Kivuva -
nzambi kakusu -
Rachael W. Kinyua -
S.M. Muraya -
Victor Kapiyo