Tele-gone! Telegram down. Is it an Internet Shutdown?
Telegram has been down in Kenya. Users are reporting they can only access it using a VPN. An analysis by different platform including Ooni Observatory shows that the blocking of Telegram is across all networks. - https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053 Users across the major ISPs including Safaricom, Artel, and Jambonet reported not able to connect to Telegram. What is the experience of listers here? Have you had a challenge connecting to Telegram over the past week? The alleged reason for the blockage is to prevent cheating of the KCSE National examinations that are allegedly shared in the Telegram platform. Why only block Telegram? What is the percentage of Telegram usage compared to other popular platforms like WhatsApp and Signal? Can the blockade of Telegram in Kenya be considered a form of internet shutdown? Internet shutdown is defined as a deliberate disruption of internet or electronic communications, rendering them inaccessible or effectively unusable. The shutdown of one platform, such as Telegram, can be considered a form of internet shutdown, as it restricts access to a specific communication platform. Internet shutdowns are often used by governments to control information flow, stifle dissent, or prevent the coordination of protests and demonstrations. They can have significant social, economic, and political implications, affecting freedom of expression, access to information, and the ability to conduct business. After Telegram, what else will be shutdown? What will be the next excuse? What direction do we want to take as a country?
Thank you for raising this Kivuva. Do we have an official statement from the government or ISPs on this? On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 09:57, Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Telegram has been down in Kenya. Users are reporting they can only access it using a VPN. An analysis by different platform including Ooni Observatory shows that the blocking of Telegram is across all networks. - https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053
Users across the major ISPs including Safaricom, Artel, and Jambonet reported not able to connect to Telegram. What is the experience of listers here? Have you had a challenge connecting to Telegram over the past week?
The alleged reason for the blockage is to prevent cheating of the KCSE National examinations that are allegedly shared in the Telegram platform.
Why only block Telegram? What is the percentage of Telegram usage compared to other popular platforms like WhatsApp and Signal?
Can the blockade of Telegram in Kenya be considered a form of internet shutdown? Internet shutdown is defined as a deliberate disruption of internet or electronic communications, rendering them inaccessible or effectively unusable.
The shutdown of one platform, such as Telegram, can be considered a form of internet shutdown, as it restricts access to a specific communication platform. Internet shutdowns are often used by governments to control information flow, stifle dissent, or prevent the coordination of protests and demonstrations. They can have significant social, economic, and political implications, affecting freedom of expression, access to information, and the ability to conduct business.
After Telegram, what else will be shutdown? What will be the next excuse? What direction do we want to take as a country? _______________________________________________ KICTANet mailing list -- kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke To unsubscribe send an email to kictanet-leave@lists.kictanet.or.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at: https://mm3-lists.kictanet.or.ke/mm/lists/kictanet.lists.kictanet.or.ke/
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Thanks for posting Mwenda. I was just writing a similar post for this. I have also been experiencing something similar. This is extremely concerning. It shows that the government does have the capabilities to selectively target certain services without having to take down the whole internet. A few questions arise: - Under which law did they take these actions? - Were the courts involved or was the decision made unilaterally? - What makes the KSCE exams so important that this action was needed? - Was this done in conjunction with the ISPs and if it was why did they rollover so fast? Now that we know that the capability exists and can be used I'm now worried about when else it will be used. I feel like this is somehow a violation of our constitutional rights. Some people might say we're already living times of limited civil space and I will be damned if this government is the one that takes a free internet from us. I will of course be writing to the CA about this but I hope they'll put out a public statement. I'll also be writing to the Ministry of Education. Other than this I wonder what else we can do. I'd like to hear ideas from everyone here. The internet is one of the last free spaces we have in this country. I plan to fight for it. On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 09:57, Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Telegram has been down in Kenya. Users are reporting they can only access it using a VPN. An analysis by different platform including Ooni Observatory shows that the blocking of Telegram is across all networks. - https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053
Users across the major ISPs including Safaricom, Artel, and Jambonet reported not able to connect to Telegram. What is the experience of listers here? Have you had a challenge connecting to Telegram over the past week?
The alleged reason for the blockage is to prevent cheating of the KCSE National examinations that are allegedly shared in the Telegram platform.
Why only block Telegram? What is the percentage of Telegram usage compared to other popular platforms like WhatsApp and Signal?
Can the blockade of Telegram in Kenya be considered a form of internet shutdown? Internet shutdown is defined as a deliberate disruption of internet or electronic communications, rendering them inaccessible or effectively unusable.
The shutdown of one platform, such as Telegram, can be considered a form of internet shutdown, as it restricts access to a specific communication platform. Internet shutdowns are often used by governments to control information flow, stifle dissent, or prevent the coordination of protests and demonstrations. They can have significant social, economic, and political implications, affecting freedom of expression, access to information, and the ability to conduct business.
After Telegram, what else will be shutdown? What will be the next excuse? What direction do we want to take as a country? _______________________________________________ KICTANet mailing list -- kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke To unsubscribe send an email to kictanet-leave@lists.kictanet.or.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at: https://mm3-lists.kictanet.or.ke/mm/lists/kictanet.lists.kictanet.or.ke/
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I have also been having problems accessing Telegram. On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 10:12, Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Thanks for posting Mwenda. I was just writing a similar post for this.
I have also been experiencing something similar.
This is extremely concerning. It shows that the government does have the capabilities to selectively target certain services without having to take down the whole internet.
A few questions arise:
- Under which law did they take these actions? - Were the courts involved or was the decision made unilaterally? - What makes the KSCE exams so important that this action was needed? - Was this done in conjunction with the ISPs and if it was why did they rollover so fast?
Now that we know that the capability exists and can be used I'm now worried about when else it will be used. I feel like this is somehow a violation of our constitutional rights. Some people might say we're already living times of limited civil space and I will be damned if this government is the one that takes a free internet from us.
I will of course be writing to the CA about this but I hope they'll put out a public statement. I'll also be writing to the Ministry of Education.
Other than this I wonder what else we can do. I'd like to hear ideas from everyone here.
The internet is one of the last free spaces we have in this country. I plan to fight for it.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 09:57, Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Telegram has been down in Kenya. Users are reporting they can only access it using a VPN. An analysis by different platform including Ooni Observatory shows that the blocking of Telegram is across all networks. - https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053
Users across the major ISPs including Safaricom, Artel, and Jambonet reported not able to connect to Telegram. What is the experience of listers here? Have you had a challenge connecting to Telegram over the past week?
The alleged reason for the blockage is to prevent cheating of the KCSE National examinations that are allegedly shared in the Telegram platform.
Why only block Telegram? What is the percentage of Telegram usage compared to other popular platforms like WhatsApp and Signal?
Can the blockade of Telegram in Kenya be considered a form of internet shutdown? Internet shutdown is defined as a deliberate disruption of internet or electronic communications, rendering them inaccessible or effectively unusable.
The shutdown of one platform, such as Telegram, can be considered a form of internet shutdown, as it restricts access to a specific communication platform. Internet shutdowns are often used by governments to control information flow, stifle dissent, or prevent the coordination of protests and demonstrations. They can have significant social, economic, and political implications, affecting freedom of expression, access to information, and the ability to conduct business.
After Telegram, what else will be shutdown? What will be the next excuse? What direction do we want to take as a country? _______________________________________________ KICTANet mailing list -- kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke To unsubscribe send an email to kictanet-leave@lists.kictanet.or.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at: https://mm3-lists.kictanet.or.ke/mm/lists/kictanet.lists.kictanet.or.ke/
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The issue here is wider than one messaging platform. This latest move is coming on the back of talks around access ban to live TikTok shows The message it seems to suggest is that no matter the law, policy, or regulatory framework (local or international) for controlling and monitoring social media platforms, any moves interfering with our feeds will always receive a hostile welcome and be perceived as non- neutral with a bent towards the malicious Is there ever justifiable cause for limiting user's access to subscription free social media platforms? On Fri, 17 Nov 2023, 10:26 Liz via KICTANet, <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
I have also been having problems accessing Telegram.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 10:12, Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Thanks for posting Mwenda. I was just writing a similar post for this.
I have also been experiencing something similar.
This is extremely concerning. It shows that the government does have the capabilities to selectively target certain services without having to take down the whole internet.
A few questions arise:
- Under which law did they take these actions? - Were the courts involved or was the decision made unilaterally? - What makes the KSCE exams so important that this action was needed? - Was this done in conjunction with the ISPs and if it was why did they rollover so fast?
Now that we know that the capability exists and can be used I'm now worried about when else it will be used. I feel like this is somehow a violation of our constitutional rights. Some people might say we're already living times of limited civil space and I will be damned if this government is the one that takes a free internet from us.
I will of course be writing to the CA about this but I hope they'll put out a public statement. I'll also be writing to the Ministry of Education.
Other than this I wonder what else we can do. I'd like to hear ideas from everyone here.
The internet is one of the last free spaces we have in this country. I plan to fight for it.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 09:57, Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Telegram has been down in Kenya. Users are reporting they can only access it using a VPN. An analysis by different platform including Ooni Observatory shows that the blocking of Telegram is across all networks. - https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053
Users across the major ISPs including Safaricom, Artel, and Jambonet reported not able to connect to Telegram. What is the experience of listers here? Have you had a challenge connecting to Telegram over the past week?
The alleged reason for the blockage is to prevent cheating of the KCSE National examinations that are allegedly shared in the Telegram platform.
Why only block Telegram? What is the percentage of Telegram usage compared to other popular platforms like WhatsApp and Signal?
Can the blockade of Telegram in Kenya be considered a form of internet shutdown? Internet shutdown is defined as a deliberate disruption of internet or electronic communications, rendering them inaccessible or effectively unusable.
The shutdown of one platform, such as Telegram, can be considered a form of internet shutdown, as it restricts access to a specific communication platform. Internet shutdowns are often used by governments to control information flow, stifle dissent, or prevent the coordination of protests and demonstrations. They can have significant social, economic, and political implications, affecting freedom of expression, access to information, and the ability to conduct business.
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Waa! I was a Telegram devotee, having ditched WhatsApp altogether until this week. But when I realized I couldn't make international calls to my family and friends, I uninstalled and reinstalled Telegram, to no avail. The app has been as sluggish as a sloth on NyQuil. I've grown accustomed to the constant barrage of pointless notifications about who's joined Telegram, but I still get irked by the useless 'Deleted Account' messages that hint at my conversations being exposed to who-knows-who. Perhaps it's time for a more user-friendly app, one that doesn't allow my overzealous pastor to drag me into 15 WhatsApp groups without my consent. After all, you can't exactly disobey the man of God, can you? Just goes to show, it's best to steer clear of WhatsApp! Daniel Maingi From: Luke O via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2023 10:41 AM To: danielmaingi@gmail.com Cc: Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com>; Luke O <lukeokelo@gmail.com> Subject: [kictanet] Re: Tele-gone! Telegram down. Is it an Internet Shutdown? The issue here is wider than one messaging platform. This latest move is coming on the back of talks around access ban to live TikTok shows The message it seems to suggest is that no matter the law, policy, or regulatory framework (local or international) for controlling and monitoring social media platforms, any moves interfering with our feeds will always receive a hostile welcome and be perceived as non- neutral with a bent towards the malicious Is there ever justifiable cause for limiting user's access to subscription free social media platforms? On Fri, 17 Nov 2023, 10:26 Liz via KICTANet, <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: I have also been having problems accessing Telegram. On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 10:12, Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: Thanks for posting Mwenda. I was just writing a similar post for this. I have also been experiencing something similar. This is extremely concerning. It shows that the government does have the capabilities to selectively target certain services without having to take down the whole internet. A few questions arise: * Under which law did they take these actions? * Were the courts involved or was the decision made unilaterally? * What makes the KSCE exams so important that this action was needed? * Was this done in conjunction with the ISPs and if it was why did they rollover so fast? Now that we know that the capability exists and can be used I'm now worried about when else it will be used. I feel like this is somehow a violation of our constitutional rights. Some people might say we're already living times of limited civil space and I will be damned if this government is the one that takes a free internet from us. I will of course be writing to the CA about this but I hope they'll put out a public statement. I'll also be writing to the Ministry of Education. Other than this I wonder what else we can do. I'd like to hear ideas from everyone here. The internet is one of the last free spaces we have in this country. I plan to fight for it. On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 09:57, Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: Telegram has been down in Kenya. Users are reporting they can only access it using a VPN. An analysis by different platform including Ooni Observatory shows that the blocking of Telegram is across all networks. - https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053 Users across the major ISPs including Safaricom, Artel, and Jambonet reported not able to connect to Telegram. What is the experience of listers here? Have you had a challenge connecting to Telegram over the past week? The alleged reason for the blockage is to prevent cheating of the KCSE National examinations that are allegedly shared in the Telegram platform. Why only block Telegram? What is the percentage of Telegram usage compared to other popular platforms like WhatsApp and Signal? Can the blockade of Telegram in Kenya be considered a form of internet shutdown? Internet shutdown is defined as a deliberate disruption of internet or electronic communications, rendering them inaccessible or effectively unusable. The shutdown of one platform, such as Telegram, can be considered a form of internet shutdown, as it restricts access to a specific communication platform. Internet shutdowns are often used by governments to control information flow, stifle dissent, or prevent the coordination of protests and demonstrations. They can have significant social, economic, and political implications, affecting freedom of expression, access to information, and the ability to conduct business. After Telegram, what else will be shutdown? What will be the next excuse? 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Waa! I was a Telegram devotee, having ditched WhatsApp altogether until this week. But when I realized I couldn't make international calls to my family and friends, I uninstalled and reinstalled Telegram, to no avail. The app has been as sluggish as a sloth on NyQuil. I've grown accustomed to the constant barrage of pointless notifications about who's joined Telegram, but I still get irked by the useless 'Deleted Account' messages that hint at my conversations being exposed to who-knows-who. Perhaps it's time for a more user-friendly app, one that doesn't allow my overzealous pastor to drag me into 15 WhatsApp groups without my consent. After all, you can't exactly disobey the man of God, can you? Just goes to show, it's best to steer clear of WhatsApp! Daniel Maingi "From: Liz via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2023 10:25 AM To: danielmaingi@gmail.com Cc: Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com>; Liz <lizkiarie@gmail.com> Subject: [kictanet] Re: Tele-gone! Telegram down. Is it an Internet Shutdown? I have also been having problems accessing Telegram. On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 10:12, Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: Thanks for posting Mwenda. I was just writing a similar post for this. I have also been experiencing something similar. This is extremely concerning. It shows that the government does have the capabilities to selectively target certain services without having to take down the whole internet. A few questions arise: * Under which law did they take these actions? * Were the courts involved or was the decision made unilaterally? * What makes the KSCE exams so important that this action was needed? * Was this done in conjunction with the ISPs and if it was why did they rollover so fast? Now that we know that the capability exists and can be used I'm now worried about when else it will be used. I feel like this is somehow a violation of our constitutional rights. Some people might say we're already living times of limited civil space and I will be damned if this government is the one that takes a free internet from us. I will of course be writing to the CA about this but I hope they'll put out a public statement. I'll also be writing to the Ministry of Education. Other than this I wonder what else we can do. I'd like to hear ideas from everyone here. The internet is one of the last free spaces we have in this country. I plan to fight for it. On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 09:57, Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: Telegram has been down in Kenya. Users are reporting they can only access it using a VPN. An analysis by different platform including Ooni Observatory shows that the blocking of Telegram is across all networks. - <https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053> https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053 Users across the major ISPs including Safaricom, Artel, and Jambonet reported not able to connect to Telegram. What is the experience of listers here? Have you had a challenge connecting to Telegram over the past week? The alleged reason for the blockage is to prevent cheating of the KCSE National examinations that are allegedly shared in the Telegram platform. Why only block Telegram? What is the percentage of Telegram usage compared to other popular platforms like WhatsApp and Signal? Can the blockade of Telegram in Kenya be considered a form of internet shutdown? Internet shutdown is defined as a deliberate disruption of internet or electronic communications, rendering them inaccessible or effectively unusable. The shutdown of one platform, such as Telegram, can be considered a form of internet shutdown, as it restricts access to a specific communication platform. Internet shutdowns are often used by governments to control information flow, stifle dissent, or prevent the coordination of protests and demonstrations. They can have significant social, economic, and political implications, affecting freedom of expression, access to information, and the ability to conduct business. After Telegram, what else will be shutdown? What will be the next excuse? 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The analysis done by OONI shows the timing when the exams are on is when the outage is at its peak. Currently, as we speak the app is down. *Kind regards,* *Ochieng A. Ogango* *Advocate, LLB (Hons), CPM(M.T.I)* On Fri, Nov 17, 2023 at 10:52 AM danielmaingi--- via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Waa!
I was a Telegram devotee, having ditched WhatsApp altogether until this week. But when I realized I couldn't make international calls to my family and friends, I uninstalled and reinstalled Telegram, to no avail. The app has been as sluggish as a sloth on NyQuil. I've grown accustomed to the constant barrage of pointless notifications about who's joined Telegram, but I still get irked by the useless 'Deleted Account' messages that hint at my conversations being exposed to who-knows-who.
Perhaps it's time for a more user-friendly app, one that doesn't allow my overzealous pastor to drag me into 15 WhatsApp groups without my consent. After all, you can't exactly disobey the man of God, can you? Just goes to show, it's best to steer clear of WhatsApp!
Daniel Maingi
"*From:* Liz via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> *Sent:* Friday, November 17, 2023 10:25 AM *To:* danielmaingi@gmail.com *Cc:* Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com>; Liz < lizkiarie@gmail.com> *Subject:* [kictanet] Re: Tele-gone! Telegram down. Is it an Internet Shutdown?
I have also been having problems accessing Telegram.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 10:12, Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Thanks for posting Mwenda. I was just writing a similar post for this.
I have also been experiencing something similar.
This is extremely concerning. It shows that the government does have the capabilities to selectively target certain services without having to take down the whole internet.
A few questions arise:
- Under which law did they take these actions? - Were the courts involved or was the decision made unilaterally? - What makes the KSCE exams so important that this action was needed? - Was this done in conjunction with the ISPs and if it was why did they rollover so fast?
Now that we know that the capability exists and can be used I'm now worried about when else it will be used. I feel like this is somehow a violation of our constitutional rights. Some people might say we're already living times of limited civil space and I will be damned if this government is the one that takes a free internet from us.
I will of course be writing to the CA about this but I hope they'll put out a public statement. I'll also be writing to the Ministry of Education.
Other than this I wonder what else we can do. I'd like to hear ideas from everyone here.
The internet is one of the last free spaces we have in this country. I plan to fight for it.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 09:57, Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Telegram has been down in Kenya. Users are reporting they can only access it using a VPN. An analysis by different platform including Ooni Observatory shows that the blocking of Telegram is across all networks. -
https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053
Users across the major ISPs including Safaricom, Artel, and Jambonet reported not able to connect to Telegram. What is the experience of listers here? Have you had a challenge connecting to Telegram over the past week?
The alleged reason for the blockage is to prevent cheating of the KCSE National examinations that are allegedly shared in the Telegram platform.
Why only block Telegram? What is the percentage of Telegram usage compared to other popular platforms like WhatsApp and Signal?
Can the blockade of Telegram in Kenya be considered a form of internet shutdown? Internet shutdown is defined as a deliberate disruption of internet or electronic communications, rendering them inaccessible or effectively unusable.
The shutdown of one platform, such as Telegram, can be considered a form of internet shutdown, as it restricts access to a specific communication platform. Internet shutdowns are often used by governments to control information flow, stifle dissent, or prevent the coordination of protests and demonstrations. They can have significant social, economic, and political implications, affecting freedom of expression, access to information, and the ability to conduct business.
After Telegram, what else will be shutdown? What will be the next excuse? What direction do we want to take as a country?
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Listers, I've been running tests for the last few days. Telegram was working fine on Safaricom mobile internet all weekend and it's been down again since this morning. You can run the same tests using an app called OONI probe. So far I've not gotten a response to any of my queries to the CA or Ministry of Education. On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 11:05, Ochieng A. Ogango via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
The analysis done by OONI shows the timing when the exams are on is when the outage is at its peak.
Currently, as we speak the app is down.
*Kind regards,*
*Ochieng A. Ogango*
*Advocate, LLB (Hons), CPM(M.T.I)*
On Fri, Nov 17, 2023 at 10:52 AM danielmaingi--- via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Waa!
I was a Telegram devotee, having ditched WhatsApp altogether until this week. But when I realized I couldn't make international calls to my family and friends, I uninstalled and reinstalled Telegram, to no avail. The app has been as sluggish as a sloth on NyQuil. I've grown accustomed to the constant barrage of pointless notifications about who's joined Telegram, but I still get irked by the useless 'Deleted Account' messages that hint at my conversations being exposed to who-knows-who.
Perhaps it's time for a more user-friendly app, one that doesn't allow my overzealous pastor to drag me into 15 WhatsApp groups without my consent. After all, you can't exactly disobey the man of God, can you? Just goes to show, it's best to steer clear of WhatsApp!
Daniel Maingi
"*From:* Liz via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> *Sent:* Friday, November 17, 2023 10:25 AM *To:* danielmaingi@gmail.com *Cc:* Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com>; Liz < lizkiarie@gmail.com> *Subject:* [kictanet] Re: Tele-gone! Telegram down. Is it an Internet Shutdown?
I have also been having problems accessing Telegram.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 10:12, Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Thanks for posting Mwenda. I was just writing a similar post for this.
I have also been experiencing something similar.
This is extremely concerning. It shows that the government does have the capabilities to selectively target certain services without having to take down the whole internet.
A few questions arise:
- Under which law did they take these actions? - Were the courts involved or was the decision made unilaterally? - What makes the KSCE exams so important that this action was needed? - Was this done in conjunction with the ISPs and if it was why did they rollover so fast?
Now that we know that the capability exists and can be used I'm now worried about when else it will be used. I feel like this is somehow a violation of our constitutional rights. Some people might say we're already living times of limited civil space and I will be damned if this government is the one that takes a free internet from us.
I will of course be writing to the CA about this but I hope they'll put out a public statement. I'll also be writing to the Ministry of Education.
Other than this I wonder what else we can do. I'd like to hear ideas from everyone here.
The internet is one of the last free spaces we have in this country. I plan to fight for it.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 09:57, Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Telegram has been down in Kenya. Users are reporting they can only access it using a VPN. An analysis by different platform including Ooni Observatory shows that the blocking of Telegram is across all networks. -
https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053
Users across the major ISPs including Safaricom, Artel, and Jambonet reported not able to connect to Telegram. What is the experience of listers here? Have you had a challenge connecting to Telegram over the past week?
The alleged reason for the blockage is to prevent cheating of the KCSE National examinations that are allegedly shared in the Telegram platform.
Why only block Telegram? What is the percentage of Telegram usage compared to other popular platforms like WhatsApp and Signal?
Can the blockade of Telegram in Kenya be considered a form of internet shutdown? Internet shutdown is defined as a deliberate disruption of internet or electronic communications, rendering them inaccessible or effectively unusable.
The shutdown of one platform, such as Telegram, can be considered a form of internet shutdown, as it restricts access to a specific communication platform. Internet shutdowns are often used by governments to control information flow, stifle dissent, or prevent the coordination of protests and demonstrations. They can have significant social, economic, and political implications, affecting freedom of expression, access to information, and the ability to conduct business.
After Telegram, what else will be shutdown? What will be the next excuse? What direction do we want to take as a country?
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Can we get a formal communication from the Communications Authority? I'm sure senior guys from this August Agency are listers here. Musiogope. Semeni tu ukweli. Regards *Ali Hussein* Fintech | Digital Transformation Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim LinkedIn: Ali's Profile <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. On Mon, Nov 20, 2023 at 11:20 AM Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Listers, I've been running tests for the last few days. Telegram was working fine on Safaricom mobile internet all weekend and it's been down again since this morning. You can run the same tests using an app called OONI probe. So far I've not gotten a response to any of my queries to the CA or Ministry of Education.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 11:05, Ochieng A. Ogango via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
The analysis done by OONI shows the timing when the exams are on is when the outage is at its peak.
Currently, as we speak the app is down.
*Kind regards,*
*Ochieng A. Ogango*
*Advocate, LLB (Hons), CPM(M.T.I)*
On Fri, Nov 17, 2023 at 10:52 AM danielmaingi--- via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Waa!
I was a Telegram devotee, having ditched WhatsApp altogether until this week. But when I realized I couldn't make international calls to my family and friends, I uninstalled and reinstalled Telegram, to no avail. The app has been as sluggish as a sloth on NyQuil. I've grown accustomed to the constant barrage of pointless notifications about who's joined Telegram, but I still get irked by the useless 'Deleted Account' messages that hint at my conversations being exposed to who-knows-who.
Perhaps it's time for a more user-friendly app, one that doesn't allow my overzealous pastor to drag me into 15 WhatsApp groups without my consent. After all, you can't exactly disobey the man of God, can you? Just goes to show, it's best to steer clear of WhatsApp!
Daniel Maingi
"*From:* Liz via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> *Sent:* Friday, November 17, 2023 10:25 AM *To:* danielmaingi@gmail.com *Cc:* Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com>; Liz < lizkiarie@gmail.com> *Subject:* [kictanet] Re: Tele-gone! Telegram down. Is it an Internet Shutdown?
I have also been having problems accessing Telegram.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 10:12, Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Thanks for posting Mwenda. I was just writing a similar post for this.
I have also been experiencing something similar.
This is extremely concerning. It shows that the government does have the capabilities to selectively target certain services without having to take down the whole internet.
A few questions arise:
- Under which law did they take these actions? - Were the courts involved or was the decision made unilaterally? - What makes the KSCE exams so important that this action was needed? - Was this done in conjunction with the ISPs and if it was why did they rollover so fast?
Now that we know that the capability exists and can be used I'm now worried about when else it will be used. I feel like this is somehow a violation of our constitutional rights. Some people might say we're already living times of limited civil space and I will be damned if this government is the one that takes a free internet from us.
I will of course be writing to the CA about this but I hope they'll put out a public statement. I'll also be writing to the Ministry of Education.
Other than this I wonder what else we can do. I'd like to hear ideas from everyone here.
The internet is one of the last free spaces we have in this country. I plan to fight for it.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 09:57, Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Telegram has been down in Kenya. Users are reporting they can only access it using a VPN. An analysis by different platform including Ooni Observatory shows that the blocking of Telegram is across all networks. -
https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053
Users across the major ISPs including Safaricom, Artel, and Jambonet reported not able to connect to Telegram. What is the experience of listers here? Have you had a challenge connecting to Telegram over the past week?
The alleged reason for the blockage is to prevent cheating of the KCSE National examinations that are allegedly shared in the Telegram platform.
Why only block Telegram? What is the percentage of Telegram usage compared to other popular platforms like WhatsApp and Signal?
Can the blockade of Telegram in Kenya be considered a form of internet shutdown? Internet shutdown is defined as a deliberate disruption of internet or electronic communications, rendering them inaccessible or effectively unusable.
The shutdown of one platform, such as Telegram, can be considered a form of internet shutdown, as it restricts access to a specific communication platform. Internet shutdowns are often used by governments to control information flow, stifle dissent, or prevent the coordination of protests and demonstrations. They can have significant social, economic, and political implications, affecting freedom of expression, access to information, and the ability to conduct business.
After Telegram, what else will be shutdown? What will be the next excuse? What direction do we want to take as a country?
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CSOs have written to the telcos, regulator and the ministry and asked for answers https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/open-letter-clarification-on-telegra... On Mon, 20 Nov 2023, 19:38 Ali Hussein via KICTANet, < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Can we get a formal communication from the Communications Authority? I'm sure senior guys from this August Agency are listers here. Musiogope. Semeni tu ukweli.
Regards
*Ali Hussein*
Fintech | Digital Transformation
Tel: +254 713 601113
Twitter: @AliHKassim
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Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with.
On Mon, Nov 20, 2023 at 11:20 AM Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Listers, I've been running tests for the last few days. Telegram was working fine on Safaricom mobile internet all weekend and it's been down again since this morning. You can run the same tests using an app called OONI probe. So far I've not gotten a response to any of my queries to the CA or Ministry of Education.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 11:05, Ochieng A. Ogango via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
The analysis done by OONI shows the timing when the exams are on is when the outage is at its peak.
Currently, as we speak the app is down.
*Kind regards,*
*Ochieng A. Ogango*
*Advocate, LLB (Hons), CPM(M.T.I)*
On Fri, Nov 17, 2023 at 10:52 AM danielmaingi--- via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Waa!
I was a Telegram devotee, having ditched WhatsApp altogether until this week. But when I realized I couldn't make international calls to my family and friends, I uninstalled and reinstalled Telegram, to no avail. The app has been as sluggish as a sloth on NyQuil. I've grown accustomed to the constant barrage of pointless notifications about who's joined Telegram, but I still get irked by the useless 'Deleted Account' messages that hint at my conversations being exposed to who-knows-who.
Perhaps it's time for a more user-friendly app, one that doesn't allow my overzealous pastor to drag me into 15 WhatsApp groups without my consent. After all, you can't exactly disobey the man of God, can you? Just goes to show, it's best to steer clear of WhatsApp!
Daniel Maingi
"*From:* Liz via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> *Sent:* Friday, November 17, 2023 10:25 AM *To:* danielmaingi@gmail.com *Cc:* Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com>; Liz < lizkiarie@gmail.com> *Subject:* [kictanet] Re: Tele-gone! Telegram down. Is it an Internet Shutdown?
I have also been having problems accessing Telegram.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 10:12, Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Thanks for posting Mwenda. I was just writing a similar post for this.
I have also been experiencing something similar.
This is extremely concerning. It shows that the government does have the capabilities to selectively target certain services without having to take down the whole internet.
A few questions arise:
- Under which law did they take these actions? - Were the courts involved or was the decision made unilaterally? - What makes the KSCE exams so important that this action was needed? - Was this done in conjunction with the ISPs and if it was why did they rollover so fast?
Now that we know that the capability exists and can be used I'm now worried about when else it will be used. I feel like this is somehow a violation of our constitutional rights. Some people might say we're already living times of limited civil space and I will be damned if this government is the one that takes a free internet from us.
I will of course be writing to the CA about this but I hope they'll put out a public statement. I'll also be writing to the Ministry of Education.
Other than this I wonder what else we can do. I'd like to hear ideas from everyone here.
The internet is one of the last free spaces we have in this country. I plan to fight for it.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 09:57, Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Telegram has been down in Kenya. Users are reporting they can only access it using a VPN. An analysis by different platform including Ooni Observatory shows that the blocking of Telegram is across all networks. -
https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053
Users across the major ISPs including Safaricom, Artel, and Jambonet reported not able to connect to Telegram. What is the experience of listers here? Have you had a challenge connecting to Telegram over the past week?
The alleged reason for the blockage is to prevent cheating of the KCSE National examinations that are allegedly shared in the Telegram platform.
Why only block Telegram? What is the percentage of Telegram usage compared to other popular platforms like WhatsApp and Signal?
Can the blockade of Telegram in Kenya be considered a form of internet shutdown? Internet shutdown is defined as a deliberate disruption of internet or electronic communications, rendering them inaccessible or effectively unusable.
The shutdown of one platform, such as Telegram, can be considered a form of internet shutdown, as it restricts access to a specific communication platform. Internet shutdowns are often used by governments to control information flow, stifle dissent, or prevent the coordination of protests and demonstrations. They can have significant social, economic, and political implications, affecting freedom of expression, access to information, and the ability to conduct business.
After Telegram, what else will be shutdown? What will be the next excuse? What direction do we want to take as a country?
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I’m glad our CSOs are on this now and look forward to hearing what the relevant authorities say. Meanwhile this is the response I got from the CA. I also got a similar response when I called Safaricom customer care; Telegram being down is Telegram issue and not a local issue. Once again Telegram went down again on Safaricom’s networks this morning. I can access it fine over Faiba.  Warmly, Sidney Twitter: @princelySid | Github: princelySid | Web: sidneyochieng.co.ke
On 20 Nov 2023, at 20:04, Wamathai (HapaKenya) via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
CSOs have written to the telcos, regulator and the ministry and asked for answers https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/open-letter-clarification-on-telegra...
On Mon, 20 Nov 2023, 19:38 Ali Hussein via KICTANet, <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote:
Can we get a formal communication from the Communications Authority? I'm sure senior guys from this August Agency are listers here. Musiogope. Semeni tu ukweli.
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On Mon, Nov 20, 2023 at 11:20 AM Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote:
Listers, I've been running tests for the last few days. Telegram was working fine on Safaricom mobile internet all weekend and it's been down again since this morning. You can run the same tests using an app called OONI probe. So far I've not gotten a response to any of my queries to the CA or Ministry of Education.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 11:05, Ochieng A. Ogango via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote:
The analysis done by OONI shows the timing when the exams are on is when the outage is at its peak.
Currently, as we speak the app is down. Kind regards,
Ochieng A. Ogango
Advocate, LLB (Hons), CPM(M.T.I)
On Fri, Nov 17, 2023 at 10:52 AM danielmaingi--- via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote:
Waa!
I was a Telegram devotee, having ditched WhatsApp altogether until this week. But when I realized I couldn't make international calls to my family and friends, I uninstalled and reinstalled Telegram, to no avail. The app has been as sluggish as a sloth on NyQuil. I've grown accustomed to the constant barrage of pointless notifications about who's joined Telegram, but I still get irked by the useless 'Deleted Account' messages that hint at my conversations being exposed to who-knows-who.
Perhaps it's time for a more user-friendly app, one that doesn't allow my overzealous pastor to drag me into 15 WhatsApp groups without my consent. After all, you can't exactly disobey the man of God, can you? Just goes to show, it's best to steer clear of WhatsApp!
Daniel Maingi
"From: Liz via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2023 10:25 AM To: danielmaingi@gmail.com <mailto:danielmaingi@gmail.com> Cc: Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com <mailto:Kivuva@transworldafrica.com>>; Liz <lizkiarie@gmail.com <mailto:lizkiarie@gmail.com>> Subject: [kictanet] Re: Tele-gone! Telegram down. Is it an Internet Shutdown?
I have also been having problems accessing Telegram.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 10:12, Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote:
Thanks for posting Mwenda. I was just writing a similar post for this.
I have also been experiencing something similar.
This is extremely concerning. It shows that the government does have the capabilities to selectively target certain services without having to take down the whole internet.
A few questions arise:
Under which law did they take these actions? Were the courts involved or was the decision made unilaterally? What makes the KSCE exams so important that this action was needed? Was this done in conjunction with the ISPs and if it was why did they rollover so fast? Now that we know that the capability exists and can be used I'm now worried about when else it will be used. I feel like this is somehow a violation of our constitutional rights. Some people might say we're already living times of limited civil space and I will be damned if this government is the one that takes a free internet from us.
I will of course be writing to the CA about this but I hope they'll put out a public statement. I'll also be writing to the Ministry of Education.
Other than this I wonder what else we can do. I'd like to hear ideas from everyone here.
The internet is one of the last free spaces we have in this country. I plan to fight for it.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 09:57, Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote:
Telegram has been down in Kenya. Users are reporting they can only access it using a VPN. An analysis by different platform including Ooni Observatory shows that the blocking of Telegram is across all networks. -
https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053
Users across the major ISPs including Safaricom, Artel, and Jambonet reported not able to connect to Telegram. What is the experience of listers here? Have you had a challenge connecting to Telegram over the past week?
The alleged reason for the blockage is to prevent cheating of the KCSE National examinations that are allegedly shared in the Telegram platform.
Why only block Telegram? What is the percentage of Telegram usage compared to other popular platforms like WhatsApp and Signal?
Can the blockade of Telegram in Kenya be considered a form of internet shutdown? Internet shutdown is defined as a deliberate disruption of internet or electronic communications, rendering them inaccessible or effectively unusable.
The shutdown of one platform, such as Telegram, can be considered a form of internet shutdown, as it restricts access to a specific communication platform. Internet shutdowns are often used by governments to control information flow, stifle dissent, or prevent the coordination of protests and demonstrations. They can have significant social, economic, and political implications, affecting freedom of expression, access to information, and the ability to conduct business.
After Telegram, what else will be shutdown? What will be the next excuse? What direction do we want to take as a country?
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Listers, An update: Telegram is back up on Safaricom’s network. This is not consistent with the pattern the last 2 weeks. Perhaps last evening’s statement is having an effect? Meanwhile I hope we can get concrete answers on what happened because so far the answers received, that this is telegrams fault, don’t pass muster. I hope we and the organisations that wrote that letter don’t leave it at this. It’s too important Touched not typed, Sidney On Tue, 21 Nov 2023 at 09:44, Sidney Ochieng <sidney.ochieng@gmail.com> wrote:
I’m glad our CSOs are on this now and look forward to hearing what the relevant authorities say. Meanwhile this is the response I got from the CA. I also got a similar response when I called Safaricom customer care; Telegram being down is Telegram issue and not a local issue. Once again Telegram went down again on Safaricom’s networks this morning. I can access it fine over Faiba.
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On 20 Nov 2023, at 20:04, Wamathai (HapaKenya) via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
CSOs have written to the telcos, regulator and the ministry and asked for answers
https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/open-letter-clarification-on-telegra...
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Can we get a formal communication from the Communications Authority? I'm sure senior guys from this August Agency are listers here. Musiogope. Semeni tu ukweli.
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On Mon, Nov 20, 2023 at 11:20 AM Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Listers, I've been running tests for the last few days. Telegram was working fine on Safaricom mobile internet all weekend and it's been down again since this morning. You can run the same tests using an app called OONI probe. So far I've not gotten a response to any of my queries to the CA or Ministry of Education.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 11:05, Ochieng A. Ogango via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
The analysis done by OONI shows the timing when the exams are on is when the outage is at its peak.
Currently, as we speak the app is down.
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On Fri, Nov 17, 2023 at 10:52 AM danielmaingi--- via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Waa!
I was a Telegram devotee, having ditched WhatsApp altogether until this week. But when I realized I couldn't make international calls to my family and friends, I uninstalled and reinstalled Telegram, to no avail. The app has been as sluggish as a sloth on NyQuil. I've grown accustomed to the constant barrage of pointless notifications about who's joined Telegram, but I still get irked by the useless 'Deleted Account' messages that hint at my conversations being exposed to who-knows-who.
Perhaps it's time for a more user-friendly app, one that doesn't allow my overzealous pastor to drag me into 15 WhatsApp groups without my consent. After all, you can't exactly disobey the man of God, can you? Just goes to show, it's best to steer clear of WhatsApp!
Daniel Maingi
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I have also been having problems accessing Telegram.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 10:12, Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Thanks for posting Mwenda. I was just writing a similar post for this.
I have also been experiencing something similar.
This is extremely concerning. It shows that the government does have the capabilities to selectively target certain services without having to take down the whole internet.
A few questions arise:
- Under which law did they take these actions? - Were the courts involved or was the decision made unilaterally? - What makes the KSCE exams so important that this action was needed? - Was this done in conjunction with the ISPs and if it was why did they rollover so fast?
Now that we know that the capability exists and can be used I'm now worried about when else it will be used. I feel like this is somehow a violation of our constitutional rights. Some people might say we're already living times of limited civil space and I will be damned if this government is the one that takes a free internet from us.
I will of course be writing to the CA about this but I hope they'll put out a public statement. I'll also be writing to the Ministry of Education.
Other than this I wonder what else we can do. I'd like to hear ideas from everyone here.
The internet is one of the last free spaces we have in this country. I plan to fight for it.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 09:57, Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Telegram has been down in Kenya. Users are reporting they can only access it using a VPN. An analysis by different platform including Ooni Observatory shows that the blocking of Telegram is across all networks. -
https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053
Users across the major ISPs including Safaricom, Artel, and Jambonet reported not able to connect to Telegram. What is the experience of listers here? Have you had a challenge connecting to Telegram over the past week?
The alleged reason for the blockage is to prevent cheating of the KCSE National examinations that are allegedly shared in the Telegram platform.
Why only block Telegram? What is the percentage of Telegram usage compared to other popular platforms like WhatsApp and Signal?
Can the blockade of Telegram in Kenya be considered a form of internet shutdown? Internet shutdown is defined as a deliberate disruption of internet or electronic communications, rendering them inaccessible or effectively unusable.
The shutdown of one platform, such as Telegram, can be considered a form of internet shutdown, as it restricts access to a specific communication platform. Internet shutdowns are often used by governments to control information flow, stifle dissent, or prevent the coordination of protests and demonstrations. They can have significant social, economic, and political implications, affecting freedom of expression, access to information, and the ability to conduct business.
After Telegram, what else will be shutdown? What will be the next excuse? What direction do we want to take as a country?
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It appears to still be blocked (on my end) On Tue, 21 Nov 2023, 12:45 Sidney Ochieng, <sidney.ochieng@gmail.com> wrote:
Listers, An update: Telegram is back up on Safaricom’s network. This is not consistent with the pattern the last 2 weeks. Perhaps last evening’s statement is having an effect?
Meanwhile I hope we can get concrete answers on what happened because so far the answers received, that this is telegrams fault, don’t pass muster. I hope we and the organisations that wrote that letter don’t leave it at this. It’s too important
Touched not typed, Sidney
On Tue, 21 Nov 2023 at 09:44, Sidney Ochieng <sidney.ochieng@gmail.com> wrote:
I’m glad our CSOs are on this now and look forward to hearing what the relevant authorities say. Meanwhile this is the response I got from the CA. I also got a similar response when I called Safaricom customer care; Telegram being down is Telegram issue and not a local issue. Once again Telegram went down again on Safaricom’s networks this morning. I can access it fine over Faiba.
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On 20 Nov 2023, at 20:04, Wamathai (HapaKenya) via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
CSOs have written to the telcos, regulator and the ministry and asked for answers
https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/open-letter-clarification-on-telegra...
On Mon, 20 Nov 2023, 19:38 Ali Hussein via KICTANet, < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Can we get a formal communication from the Communications Authority? I'm sure senior guys from this August Agency are listers here. Musiogope. Semeni tu ukweli.
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On Mon, Nov 20, 2023 at 11:20 AM Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Listers, I've been running tests for the last few days. Telegram was working fine on Safaricom mobile internet all weekend and it's been down again since this morning. You can run the same tests using an app called OONI probe. So far I've not gotten a response to any of my queries to the CA or Ministry of Education.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 11:05, Ochieng A. Ogango via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
The analysis done by OONI shows the timing when the exams are on is when the outage is at its peak.
Currently, as we speak the app is down.
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On Fri, Nov 17, 2023 at 10:52 AM danielmaingi--- via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Waa!
I was a Telegram devotee, having ditched WhatsApp altogether until this week. But when I realized I couldn't make international calls to my family and friends, I uninstalled and reinstalled Telegram, to no avail. The app has been as sluggish as a sloth on NyQuil. I've grown accustomed to the constant barrage of pointless notifications about who's joined Telegram, but I still get irked by the useless 'Deleted Account' messages that hint at my conversations being exposed to who-knows-who.
Perhaps it's time for a more user-friendly app, one that doesn't allow my overzealous pastor to drag me into 15 WhatsApp groups without my consent. After all, you can't exactly disobey the man of God, can you? Just goes to show, it's best to steer clear of WhatsApp!
Daniel Maingi
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I have also been having problems accessing Telegram.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 10:12, Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Thanks for posting Mwenda. I was just writing a similar post for this.
I have also been experiencing something similar.
This is extremely concerning. It shows that the government does have the capabilities to selectively target certain services without having to take down the whole internet.
A few questions arise:
- Under which law did they take these actions? - Were the courts involved or was the decision made unilaterally? - What makes the KSCE exams so important that this action was needed? - Was this done in conjunction with the ISPs and if it was why did they rollover so fast?
Now that we know that the capability exists and can be used I'm now worried about when else it will be used. I feel like this is somehow a violation of our constitutional rights. Some people might say we're already living times of limited civil space and I will be damned if this government is the one that takes a free internet from us.
I will of course be writing to the CA about this but I hope they'll put out a public statement. I'll also be writing to the Ministry of Education.
Other than this I wonder what else we can do. I'd like to hear ideas from everyone here.
The internet is one of the last free spaces we have in this country. I plan to fight for it.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 09:57, Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Telegram has been down in Kenya. Users are reporting they can only access it using a VPN. An analysis by different platform including Ooni Observatory shows that the blocking of Telegram is across all networks. -
https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053
Users across the major ISPs including Safaricom, Artel, and Jambonet reported not able to connect to Telegram. What is the experience of listers here? Have you had a challenge connecting to Telegram over the past week?
The alleged reason for the blockage is to prevent cheating of the KCSE National examinations that are allegedly shared in the Telegram platform.
Why only block Telegram? What is the percentage of Telegram usage compared to other popular platforms like WhatsApp and Signal?
Can the blockade of Telegram in Kenya be considered a form of internet shutdown? Internet shutdown is defined as a deliberate disruption of internet or electronic communications, rendering them inaccessible or effectively unusable.
The shutdown of one platform, such as Telegram, can be considered a form of internet shutdown, as it restricts access to a specific communication platform. Internet shutdowns are often used by governments to control information flow, stifle dissent, or prevent the coordination of protests and demonstrations. They can have significant social, economic, and political implications, affecting freedom of expression, access to information, and the ability to conduct business.
After Telegram, what else will be shutdown? What will be the next excuse? What direction do we want to take as a country?
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Listers, This is a classic case of Telegram being censored to curb exam malpractice. I get the need for it, I just do not agree with it. I don't expect any formal communication on the same from the regulator admitting to this. What should worry us the most is the precedence this sets from a government perspective and Telco's POV. Are we heading to situations where Telcos (our champions) will play along to such? It will be insightful to know the process behind censoring the internet. Do you get a call from someone with an office at XYZ House, "Yes Sir" it or do we have a robust process that this has to go through to minimize abuse? On Tue, Nov 21, 2023 at 12:47 PM Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Listers, An update: Telegram is back up on Safaricom’s network. This is not consistent with the pattern the last 2 weeks. Perhaps last evening’s statement is having an effect?
Meanwhile I hope we can get concrete answers on what happened because so far the answers received, that this is telegrams fault, don’t pass muster. I hope we and the organisations that wrote that letter don’t leave it at this. It’s too important
Touched not typed, Sidney
On Tue, 21 Nov 2023 at 09:44, Sidney Ochieng <sidney.ochieng@gmail.com> wrote:
I’m glad our CSOs are on this now and look forward to hearing what the relevant authorities say. Meanwhile this is the response I got from the CA. I also got a similar response when I called Safaricom customer care; Telegram being down is Telegram issue and not a local issue. Once again Telegram went down again on Safaricom’s networks this morning. I can access it fine over Faiba.
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On 20 Nov 2023, at 20:04, Wamathai (HapaKenya) via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
CSOs have written to the telcos, regulator and the ministry and asked for answers
https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/open-letter-clarification-on-telegra...
On Mon, 20 Nov 2023, 19:38 Ali Hussein via KICTANet, < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Can we get a formal communication from the Communications Authority? I'm sure senior guys from this August Agency are listers here. Musiogope. Semeni tu ukweli.
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On Mon, Nov 20, 2023 at 11:20 AM Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Listers, I've been running tests for the last few days. Telegram was working fine on Safaricom mobile internet all weekend and it's been down again since this morning. You can run the same tests using an app called OONI probe. So far I've not gotten a response to any of my queries to the CA or Ministry of Education.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 11:05, Ochieng A. Ogango via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
The analysis done by OONI shows the timing when the exams are on is when the outage is at its peak.
Currently, as we speak the app is down.
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On Fri, Nov 17, 2023 at 10:52 AM danielmaingi--- via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Waa!
I was a Telegram devotee, having ditched WhatsApp altogether until this week. But when I realized I couldn't make international calls to my family and friends, I uninstalled and reinstalled Telegram, to no avail. The app has been as sluggish as a sloth on NyQuil. I've grown accustomed to the constant barrage of pointless notifications about who's joined Telegram, but I still get irked by the useless 'Deleted Account' messages that hint at my conversations being exposed to who-knows-who.
Perhaps it's time for a more user-friendly app, one that doesn't allow my overzealous pastor to drag me into 15 WhatsApp groups without my consent. After all, you can't exactly disobey the man of God, can you? Just goes to show, it's best to steer clear of WhatsApp!
Daniel Maingi
"*From:* Liz via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> *Sent:* Friday, November 17, 2023 10:25 AM *To:* danielmaingi@gmail.com *Cc:* Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com>; Liz < lizkiarie@gmail.com> *Subject:* [kictanet] Re: Tele-gone! Telegram down. Is it an Internet Shutdown?
I have also been having problems accessing Telegram.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 10:12, Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Thanks for posting Mwenda. I was just writing a similar post for this.
I have also been experiencing something similar.
This is extremely concerning. It shows that the government does have the capabilities to selectively target certain services without having to take down the whole internet.
A few questions arise:
- Under which law did they take these actions? - Were the courts involved or was the decision made unilaterally? - What makes the KSCE exams so important that this action was needed? - Was this done in conjunction with the ISPs and if it was why did they rollover so fast?
Now that we know that the capability exists and can be used I'm now worried about when else it will be used. I feel like this is somehow a violation of our constitutional rights. Some people might say we're already living times of limited civil space and I will be damned if this government is the one that takes a free internet from us.
I will of course be writing to the CA about this but I hope they'll put out a public statement. I'll also be writing to the Ministry of Education.
Other than this I wonder what else we can do. I'd like to hear ideas from everyone here.
The internet is one of the last free spaces we have in this country. I plan to fight for it.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 09:57, Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Telegram has been down in Kenya. Users are reporting they can only access it using a VPN. An analysis by different platform including Ooni Observatory shows that the blocking of Telegram is across all networks. -
https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053
Users across the major ISPs including Safaricom, Artel, and Jambonet reported not able to connect to Telegram. What is the experience of listers here? Have you had a challenge connecting to Telegram over the past week?
The alleged reason for the blockage is to prevent cheating of the KCSE National examinations that are allegedly shared in the Telegram platform.
Why only block Telegram? What is the percentage of Telegram usage compared to other popular platforms like WhatsApp and Signal?
Can the blockade of Telegram in Kenya be considered a form of internet shutdown? Internet shutdown is defined as a deliberate disruption of internet or electronic communications, rendering them inaccessible or effectively unusable.
The shutdown of one platform, such as Telegram, can be considered a form of internet shutdown, as it restricts access to a specific communication platform. Internet shutdowns are often used by governments to control information flow, stifle dissent, or prevent the coordination of protests and demonstrations. They can have significant social, economic, and political implications, affecting freedom of expression, access to information, and the ability to conduct business.
After Telegram, what else will be shutdown? What will be the next excuse? What direction do we want to take as a country?
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Listers, I decided to install a VPN on my desktop computer and try connecting to Telegram. Apparently, it connected immediately like there was never a problem in the first place! As soon I disconnected the VPN, Telegram everted to its KCPE sluggish ways. I'm baffled, as my internet backbone, Safaricom Home fiber, boasts a respectable 20mb/s, more than enough to power a hundred Telegrams. The CAK, in their infinite wisdom, suggested escalating this matter to Telegram, but I'm not convinced. While I appreciate their guidance, I couldn't shake the feeling that we were dealing with a more elusive force. Why Telegram and not WhatsApp which is also end-to-end encrypted? Daniel Maingi From: Lawrence Muchilwa <muchilwal@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 1:39 PM To: Kenya's premier ICT Policy engagement platform <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Cc: Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com>; Wamathai (HapaKenya) <w@hapakenya.com>; danielmaingi@gmail.com; Sidney Ochieng <sidney.ochieng@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Re: Tele-gone! Telegram down. Is it an Internet Shutdown? Listers, This is a classic case of Telegram being censored to curb exam malpractice. I get the need for it, I just do not agree with it. I don't expect any formal communication on the same from the regulator admitting to this. What should worry us the most is the precedence this sets from a government perspective and Telco's POV. Are we heading to situations where Telcos (our champions) will play along to such? It will be insightful to know the process behind censoring the internet. Do you get a call from someone with an office at XYZ House, "Yes Sir" it or do we have a robust process that this has to go through to minimize abuse? On Tue, Nov 21, 2023 at 12:47 PM Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: Listers, An update: Telegram is back up on Safaricom’s network. This is not consistent with the pattern the last 2 weeks. Perhaps last evening’s statement is having an effect? Meanwhile I hope we can get concrete answers on what happened because so far the answers received, that this is telegrams fault, don’t pass muster. I hope we and the organisations that wrote that letter don’t leave it at this. It’s too important Touched not typed, Sidney On Tue, 21 Nov 2023 at 09:44, Sidney Ochieng <sidney.ochieng@gmail.com <mailto:sidney.ochieng@gmail.com> > wrote: I’m glad our CSOs are on this now and look forward to hearing what the relevant authorities say. Meanwhile this is the response I got from the CA. I also got a similar response when I called Safaricom customer care; Telegram being down is Telegram issue and not a local issue. Once again Telegram went down again on Safaricom’s networks this morning. I can access it fine over Faiba. Warmly, Sidney Twitter: @princelySid | Github: princelySid | Web: sidneyochieng.co.ke <http://sidneyochieng.co.ke> On 20 Nov 2023, at 20:04, Wamathai (HapaKenya) via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: CSOs have written to the telcos, regulator and the ministry and asked for answers https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/open-letter-clarification-on-telegra... On Mon, 20 Nov 2023, 19:38 Ali Hussein via KICTANet, <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: Can we get a formal communication from the Communications Authority? I'm sure senior guys from this August Agency are listers here. Musiogope. Semeni tu ukweli. Regards Ali Hussein Fintech | Digital Transformation Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim LinkedIn: Ali's Profile <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> <https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4zeDgJyiTQKnbVh1JMySAKCDoV-AL-_xX-EhtjlrrQFEYv_Ahvgwt9nDvdBYp3XQfpkP43jTyY> Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. On Mon, Nov 20, 2023 at 11:20 AM Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: Listers, I've been running tests for the last few days. Telegram was working fine on Safaricom mobile internet all weekend and it's been down again since this morning. You can run the same tests using an app called OONI probe. So far I've not gotten a response to any of my queries to the CA or Ministry of Education. On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 11:05, Ochieng A. Ogango via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: The analysis done by OONI shows the timing when the exams are on is when the outage is at its peak. Currently, as we speak the app is down. Kind regards, Ochieng A. Ogango Advocate, LLB (Hons), CPM(M.T.I) On Fri, Nov 17, 2023 at 10:52 AM danielmaingi--- via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: Waa! I was a Telegram devotee, having ditched WhatsApp altogether until this week. But when I realized I couldn't make international calls to my family and friends, I uninstalled and reinstalled Telegram, to no avail. The app has been as sluggish as a sloth on NyQuil. I've grown accustomed to the constant barrage of pointless notifications about who's joined Telegram, but I still get irked by the useless 'Deleted Account' messages that hint at my conversations being exposed to who-knows-who. Perhaps it's time for a more user-friendly app, one that doesn't allow my overzealous pastor to drag me into 15 WhatsApp groups without my consent. After all, you can't exactly disobey the man of God, can you? Just goes to show, it's best to steer clear of WhatsApp! Daniel Maingi "From: Liz via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Sent: Friday, November 17, 2023 10:25 AM To: danielmaingi@gmail.com <mailto:danielmaingi@gmail.com> Cc: Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com <mailto:Kivuva@transworldafrica.com> >; Liz <lizkiarie@gmail.com <mailto:lizkiarie@gmail.com> > Subject: [kictanet] Re: Tele-gone! Telegram down. Is it an Internet Shutdown? I have also been having problems accessing Telegram. On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 10:12, Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: Thanks for posting Mwenda. I was just writing a similar post for this. I have also been experiencing something similar. This is extremely concerning. It shows that the government does have the capabilities to selectively target certain services without having to take down the whole internet. A few questions arise: * Under which law did they take these actions? * Were the courts involved or was the decision made unilaterally? * What makes the KSCE exams so important that this action was needed? * Was this done in conjunction with the ISPs and if it was why did they rollover so fast? Now that we know that the capability exists and can be used I'm now worried about when else it will be used. I feel like this is somehow a violation of our constitutional rights. Some people might say we're already living times of limited civil space and I will be damned if this government is the one that takes a free internet from us. I will of course be writing to the CA about this but I hope they'll put out a public statement. I'll also be writing to the Ministry of Education. Other than this I wonder what else we can do. I'd like to hear ideas from everyone here. The internet is one of the last free spaces we have in this country. I plan to fight for it. On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 09:57, Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: Telegram has been down in Kenya. Users are reporting they can only access it using a VPN. An analysis by different platform including Ooni Observatory shows that the blocking of Telegram is across all networks. - <https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053> https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053 Users across the major ISPs including Safaricom, Artel, and Jambonet reported not able to connect to Telegram. What is the experience of listers here? Have you had a challenge connecting to Telegram over the past week? The alleged reason for the blockage is to prevent cheating of the KCSE National examinations that are allegedly shared in the Telegram platform. Why only block Telegram? What is the percentage of Telegram usage compared to other popular platforms like WhatsApp and Signal? Can the blockade of Telegram in Kenya be considered a form of internet shutdown? Internet shutdown is defined as a deliberate disruption of internet or electronic communications, rendering them inaccessible or effectively unusable. The shutdown of one platform, such as Telegram, can be considered a form of internet shutdown, as it restricts access to a specific communication platform. Internet shutdowns are often used by governments to control information flow, stifle dissent, or prevent the coordination of protests and demonstrations. They can have significant social, economic, and political implications, affecting freedom of expression, access to information, and the ability to conduct business. 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Good evening, Unfortunately it’s a measure that does not deal with the root cause (exam cheating) and can be easily bypassed by use of VPN. Is it someone pretending to be working? Regards, From: danielmaingi--- via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 7:22 PM To: Alex Watila <awatila@gmail.com> Cc: 'Mwendwa Kivuva' <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com>; 'Wamathai (HapaKenya)' <w@hapakenya.com>; danielmaingi@gmail.com Subject: [kictanet] Re: Tele-gone! Telegram down. Is it an Internet Shutdown? Listers, I decided to install a VPN on my desktop computer and try connecting to Telegram. Apparently, it connected immediately like there was never a problem in the first place! As soon I disconnected the VPN, Telegram everted to its KCPE sluggish ways. I'm baffled, as my internet backbone, Safaricom Home fiber, boasts a respectable 20mb/s, more than enough to power a hundred Telegrams. The CAK, in their infinite wisdom, suggested escalating this matter to Telegram, but I'm not convinced. While I appreciate their guidance, I couldn't shake the feeling that we were dealing with a more elusive force. Why Telegram and not WhatsApp which is also end-to-end encrypted? Daniel Maingi From: Lawrence Muchilwa <muchilwal@gmail.com <mailto:muchilwal@gmail.com> > Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 1:39 PM To: Kenya's premier ICT Policy engagement platform <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com <mailto:Kivuva@transworldafrica.com> >; Wamathai (HapaKenya) <w@hapakenya.com <mailto:w@hapakenya.com> >; danielmaingi@gmail.com <mailto:danielmaingi@gmail.com> ; Sidney Ochieng <sidney.ochieng@gmail.com <mailto:sidney.ochieng@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Re: Tele-gone! Telegram down. Is it an Internet Shutdown? Listers, This is a classic case of Telegram being censored to curb exam malpractice. I get the need for it, I just do not agree with it. I don't expect any formal communication on the same from the regulator admitting to this. What should worry us the most is the precedence this sets from a government perspective and Telco's POV. Are we heading to situations where Telcos (our champions) will play along to such? It will be insightful to know the process behind censoring the internet. Do you get a call from someone with an office at XYZ House, "Yes Sir" it or do we have a robust process that this has to go through to minimize abuse? On Tue, Nov 21, 2023 at 12:47 PM Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Listers, An update: Telegram is back up on Safaricom’s network. This is not consistent with the pattern the last 2 weeks. Perhaps last evening’s statement is having an effect? Meanwhile I hope we can get concrete answers on what happened because so far the answers received, that this is telegrams fault, don’t pass muster. I hope we and the organisations that wrote that letter don’t leave it at this. It’s too important Touched not typed, Sidney On Tue, 21 Nov 2023 at 09:44, Sidney Ochieng <sidney.ochieng@gmail.com <mailto:sidney.ochieng@gmail.com> > wrote: I’m glad our CSOs are on this now and look forward to hearing what the relevant authorities say. Meanwhile this is the response I got from the CA. I also got a similar response when I called Safaricom customer care; Telegram being down is Telegram issue and not a local issue. Once again Telegram went down again on Safaricom’s networks this morning. I can access it fine over Faiba. Warmly, Sidney Twitter: @princelySid | Github: princelySid | Web: sidneyochieng.co.ke <http://sidneyochieng.co.ke> On 20 Nov 2023, at 20:04, Wamathai (HapaKenya) via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: CSOs have written to the telcos, regulator and the ministry and asked for answers https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/open-letter-clarification-on-telegra... On Mon, 20 Nov 2023, 19:38 Ali Hussein via KICTANet, <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: Can we get a formal communication from the Communications Authority? I'm sure senior guys from this August Agency are listers here. Musiogope. Semeni tu ukweli. Regards Ali Hussein Fintech | Digital Transformation Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim LinkedIn: Ali's Profile <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> <https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4zeDgJyiTQKnbVh1JMySAKCDoV-AL-_xX-EhtjlrrQFEYv_Ahvgwt9nDvdBYp3XQfpkP43jTyY> Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. On Mon, Nov 20, 2023 at 11:20 AM Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: Listers, I've been running tests for the last few days. Telegram was working fine on Safaricom mobile internet all weekend and it's been down again since this morning. You can run the same tests using an app called OONI probe. So far I've not gotten a response to any of my queries to the CA or Ministry of Education. On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 11:05, Ochieng A. Ogango via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: The analysis done by OONI shows the timing when the exams are on is when the outage is at its peak. Currently, as we speak the app is down. Kind regards, Ochieng A. Ogango Advocate, LLB (Hons), CPM(M.T.I) On Fri, Nov 17, 2023 at 10:52 AM danielmaingi--- via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: Waa! I was a Telegram devotee, having ditched WhatsApp altogether until this week. But when I realized I couldn't make international calls to my family and friends, I uninstalled and reinstalled Telegram, to no avail. The app has been as sluggish as a sloth on NyQuil. I've grown accustomed to the constant barrage of pointless notifications about who's joined Telegram, but I still get irked by the useless 'Deleted Account' messages that hint at my conversations being exposed to who-knows-who. Perhaps it's time for a more user-friendly app, one that doesn't allow my overzealous pastor to drag me into 15 WhatsApp groups without my consent. After all, you can't exactly disobey the man of God, can you? Just goes to show, it's best to steer clear of WhatsApp! Daniel Maingi "From: Liz via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Sent: Friday, November 17, 2023 10:25 AM To: danielmaingi@gmail.com <mailto:danielmaingi@gmail.com> Cc: Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com <mailto:Kivuva@transworldafrica.com> >; Liz <lizkiarie@gmail.com <mailto:lizkiarie@gmail.com> > Subject: [kictanet] Re: Tele-gone! Telegram down. Is it an Internet Shutdown? I have also been having problems accessing Telegram. On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 10:12, Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: Thanks for posting Mwenda. I was just writing a similar post for this. I have also been experiencing something similar. This is extremely concerning. It shows that the government does have the capabilities to selectively target certain services without having to take down the whole internet. A few questions arise: * Under which law did they take these actions? * Were the courts involved or was the decision made unilaterally? * What makes the KSCE exams so important that this action was needed? * Was this done in conjunction with the ISPs and if it was why did they rollover so fast? Now that we know that the capability exists and can be used I'm now worried about when else it will be used. I feel like this is somehow a violation of our constitutional rights. Some people might say we're already living times of limited civil space and I will be damned if this government is the one that takes a free internet from us. I will of course be writing to the CA about this but I hope they'll put out a public statement. I'll also be writing to the Ministry of Education. Other than this I wonder what else we can do. I'd like to hear ideas from everyone here. The internet is one of the last free spaces we have in this country. I plan to fight for it. On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 09:57, Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: Telegram has been down in Kenya. Users are reporting they can only access it using a VPN. An analysis by different platform including Ooni Observatory shows that the blocking of Telegram is across all networks. - <https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053> https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053 Users across the major ISPs including Safaricom, Artel, and Jambonet reported not able to connect to Telegram. What is the experience of listers here? Have you had a challenge connecting to Telegram over the past week? The alleged reason for the blockage is to prevent cheating of the KCSE National examinations that are allegedly shared in the Telegram platform. Why only block Telegram? What is the percentage of Telegram usage compared to other popular platforms like WhatsApp and Signal? Can the blockade of Telegram in Kenya be considered a form of internet shutdown? Internet shutdown is defined as a deliberate disruption of internet or electronic communications, rendering them inaccessible or effectively unusable. The shutdown of one platform, such as Telegram, can be considered a form of internet shutdown, as it restricts access to a specific communication platform. Internet shutdowns are often used by governments to control information flow, stifle dissent, or prevent the coordination of protests and demonstrations. They can have significant social, economic, and political implications, affecting freedom of expression, access to information, and the ability to conduct business. 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I tested the following within the space of 10 minutes on Monday: Telegram: - Telegram on Safaricom (4G, 5G) - didn't work - Telegram via the office corporate internet - worked as usual [Was sure to check that traffic wasn't routing via VPN, etc) Can't recall but Telegram seemed fine on Zuku at home later that day. Possibilities: - blocking of Telegram use on specific providers as stated by many - some technical issue with Telegram use on some providers On Wed, Nov 22, 2023 at 7:49 PM Alex Watila via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Good evening,
Unfortunately it’s a measure that does not deal with the root cause (exam cheating) and can be easily bypassed by use of VPN.
Is it someone pretending to be working?
Regards,
*From:* danielmaingi--- via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> *Sent:* Tuesday, November 21, 2023 7:22 PM *To:* Alex Watila <awatila@gmail.com> *Cc:* 'Mwendwa Kivuva' <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com>; 'Wamathai (HapaKenya)' <w@hapakenya.com>; danielmaingi@gmail.com *Subject:* [kictanet] Re: Tele-gone! Telegram down. Is it an Internet Shutdown?
Listers,
I decided to install a VPN on my desktop computer and try connecting to Telegram. Apparently, it connected immediately like there was never a problem in the first place! As soon I disconnected the VPN, Telegram everted to its KCPE sluggish ways. I'm baffled, as my internet backbone, Safaricom Home fiber, boasts a respectable 20mb/s, more than enough to power a hundred Telegrams. The CAK, in their infinite wisdom, suggested escalating this matter to Telegram, but I'm not convinced. While I appreciate their guidance, I couldn't shake the feeling that we were dealing with a more elusive force. Why Telegram and not WhatsApp which is also end-to-end encrypted?
Daniel Maingi
*From:* Lawrence Muchilwa <muchilwal@gmail.com> *Sent:* Tuesday, November 21, 2023 1:39 PM *To:* Kenya's premier ICT Policy engagement platform < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> *Cc:* Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com>; Wamathai (HapaKenya) < w@hapakenya.com>; danielmaingi@gmail.com; Sidney Ochieng < sidney.ochieng@gmail.com> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Re: Tele-gone! Telegram down. Is it an Internet Shutdown?
Listers,
This is a classic case of Telegram being censored to curb exam malpractice. I get the need for it, I just do not agree with it.
I don't expect any formal communication on the same from the regulator admitting to this.
What should worry us the most is the precedence this sets from a government perspective and Telco's POV. Are we heading to situations where Telcos (our champions) will play along to such?
It will be insightful to know the process behind censoring the internet. Do you get a call from someone with an office at XYZ House, "Yes Sir" it or do we have a robust process that this has to go through to minimize abuse?
On Tue, Nov 21, 2023 at 12:47 PM Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Listers,
An update: Telegram is back up on Safaricom’s network. This is not consistent with the pattern the last 2 weeks. Perhaps last evening’s statement is having an effect?
Meanwhile I hope we can get concrete answers on what happened because so far the answers received, that this is telegrams fault, don’t pass muster. I hope we and the organisations that wrote that letter don’t leave it at this. It’s too important
Touched not typed, Sidney
On Tue, 21 Nov 2023 at 09:44, Sidney Ochieng <sidney.ochieng@gmail.com> wrote:
I’m glad our CSOs are on this now and look forward to hearing what the relevant authorities say.
Meanwhile this is the response I got from the CA. I also got a similar response when I called Safaricom customer care; Telegram being down is Telegram issue and not a local issue. Once again Telegram went down again on Safaricom’s networks this morning. I can access it fine over Faiba.
Warmly, Sidney
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On 20 Nov 2023, at 20:04, Wamathai (HapaKenya) via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
CSOs have written to the telcos, regulator and the ministry and asked for answers
https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/open-letter-clarification-on-telegra...
On Mon, 20 Nov 2023, 19:38 Ali Hussein via KICTANet, < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Can we get a formal communication from the Communications Authority? I'm sure senior guys from this August Agency are listers here. Musiogope. Semeni tu ukweli.
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On Mon, Nov 20, 2023 at 11:20 AM Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Listers,
I've been running tests for the last few days. Telegram was working fine on Safaricom mobile internet all weekend and it's been down again since this morning.
You can run the same tests using an app called OONI probe.
So far I've not gotten a response to any of my queries to the CA or Ministry of Education.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 11:05, Ochieng A. Ogango via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
The analysis done by OONI shows the timing when the exams are on is when the outage is at its peak.
Currently, as we speak the app is down.
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On Fri, Nov 17, 2023 at 10:52 AM danielmaingi--- via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Waa!
I was a Telegram devotee, having ditched WhatsApp altogether until this week. But when I realized I couldn't make international calls to my family and friends, I uninstalled and reinstalled Telegram, to no avail. The app has been as sluggish as a sloth on NyQuil. I've grown accustomed to the constant barrage of pointless notifications about who's joined Telegram, but I still get irked by the useless 'Deleted Account' messages that hint at my conversations being exposed to who-knows-who.
Perhaps it's time for a more user-friendly app, one that doesn't allow my overzealous pastor to drag me into 15 WhatsApp groups without my consent. After all, you can't exactly disobey the man of God, can you? Just goes to show, it's best to steer clear of WhatsApp!
Daniel Maingi
"*From:* Liz via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> *Sent:* Friday, November 17, 2023 10:25 AM *To:* danielmaingi@gmail.com *Cc:* Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com>; Liz < lizkiarie@gmail.com> *Subject:* [kictanet] Re: Tele-gone! Telegram down. Is it an Internet Shutdown?
I have also been having problems accessing Telegram.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 10:12, Sidney Ochieng via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Thanks for posting Mwenda. I was just writing a similar post for this.
I have also been experiencing something similar.
This is extremely concerning. It shows that the government does have the capabilities to selectively target certain services without having to take down the whole internet.
A few questions arise:
- Under which law did they take these actions? - Were the courts involved or was the decision made unilaterally? - What makes the KSCE exams so important that this action was needed? - Was this done in conjunction with the ISPs and if it was why did they rollover so fast?
Now that we know that the capability exists and can be used I'm now worried about when else it will be used. I feel like this is somehow a violation of our constitutional rights. Some people might say we're already living times of limited civil space and I will be damned if this government is the one that takes a free internet from us.
I will of course be writing to the CA about this but I hope they'll put out a public statement. I'll also be writing to the Ministry of Education.
Other than this I wonder what else we can do. I'd like to hear ideas from everyone here.
The internet is one of the last free spaces we have in this country. I plan to fight for it.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 09:57, Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Telegram has been down in Kenya. Users are reporting they can only access it using a VPN. An analysis by different platform including Ooni Observatory shows that the blocking of Telegram is across all networks. -
https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053
Users across the major ISPs including Safaricom, Artel, and Jambonet reported not able to connect to Telegram. What is the experience of listers here? Have you had a challenge connecting to Telegram over the past week?
The alleged reason for the blockage is to prevent cheating of the KCSE National examinations that are allegedly shared in the Telegram platform.
Why only block Telegram? What is the percentage of Telegram usage compared to other popular platforms like WhatsApp and Signal?
Can the blockade of Telegram in Kenya be considered a form of internet shutdown? Internet shutdown is defined as a deliberate disruption of internet or electronic communications, rendering them inaccessible or effectively unusable.
The shutdown of one platform, such as Telegram, can be considered a form of internet shutdown, as it restricts access to a specific communication platform. Internet shutdowns are often used by governments to control information flow, stifle dissent, or prevent the coordination of protests and demonstrations. They can have significant social, economic, and political implications, affecting freedom of expression, access to information, and the ability to conduct business.
After Telegram, what else will be shutdown? What will be the next excuse? What direction do we want to take as a country?
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According to reports, users across the major ISPs in Kenya, including Safaricom, Airtel, and JamboNet, were unable to connect to Telegram on November 8, 2023. The outage lasted for approximately 24 hours, with users experiencing delays in loading messages, sending messages, and updating channels. Some users were even logged out of their accounts unexpectedly. The cause of the outage is still under investigation, but it is speculated that it may have been due to a routing issue or a problem with the DNS servers used by the ISPs. Telegram has not yet issued a statement regarding the outage, but it is likely that they are working to resolve the issue and prevent it from happening again. In the meantime, users affected by the outage can try using a VPN to connect to Telegram. A VPN will route their traffic through a different server, which may allow them to bypass the issue and access Telegram normally. From: Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Friday, November 17, 2023 at 9:57 AM To: USATNG <titus.ngeno@gmail.com> Cc: Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com> Subject: [kictanet] Tele-gone! Telegram down. Is it an Internet Shutdown? Telegram has been down in Kenya. Users are reporting they can only access it using a VPN. An analysis by different platform including Ooni Observatory shows that the blocking of Telegram is across all networks. - https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory/status/1725202738370290053 Users across the major ISPs including Safaricom, Artel, and Jambonet reported not able to connect to Telegram. What is the experience of listers here? Have you had a challenge connecting to Telegram over the past week? The alleged reason for the blockage is to prevent cheating of the KCSE National examinations that are allegedly shared in the Telegram platform. Why only block Telegram? What is the percentage of Telegram usage compared to other popular platforms like WhatsApp and Signal? Can the blockade of Telegram in Kenya be considered a form of internet shutdown? Internet shutdown is defined as a deliberate disruption of internet or electronic communications, rendering them inaccessible or effectively unusable. The shutdown of one platform, such as Telegram, can be considered a form of internet shutdown, as it restricts access to a specific communication platform. Internet shutdowns are often used by governments to control information flow, stifle dissent, or prevent the coordination of protests and demonstrations. They can have significant social, economic, and political implications, affecting freedom of expression, access to information, and the ability to conduct business. After Telegram, what else will be shutdown? What will be the next excuse? What direction do we want to take as a country?
participants (13)
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Ali Hussein -
awatila＠gmail.com -
danielmaingi＠gmail.com -
Josiah Mugambi -
kanini mutemi -
Lawrence Muchilwa -
Liz -
Luke O -
Mwendwa Kivuva -
Ochieng A. Ogango -
Sidney Ochieng -
Titus Ngeno -
Wamathai (HapaKenya)