@Ali Hussein <ali@hussein.me.ke> , I guess when chat gpt is asked tell me about Ochola from Siala Kaduol, it gives all your lives history. Regards On Tue, Aug 1, 2023 at 8:39 PM Ali Hussein via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

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Why is it intriguing that Sam Altman is a founder? #Asking4aFriend. 😀

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On Tue, Aug 1, 2023 at 4:24 PM Kelvin Kariuki via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

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I'm also learning about it, so far I have understood that the Worldcoin token is a *cryptocurrency *that is used to *power *the *Worldcoin network*. The token is *used to pay for transactions *and to secure the network.

It is a cryptocurrency project that aims to *distribute cryptocurrency to everyone on Earth *by *using a portable coin reader* that *scans people's irises*.

What is intriguing is that one of the two *founders *of Worldcoin, *Sam Altman*, is the current *C.E.O of OpenAI*.

Today I came across its *Whitepaper <https://whitepaper.worldcoin.org/proof-of-personhood>*which I'm yet to explore, would be a good place to get the fine details.

On Tue, Aug 1, 2023 at 3:59 PM Lydia gachungi via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

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What is this Worldcoin tokens (WLD)?

Are Issues of privacy, data protection taken into account as Kenyans flock to be registered?

I am lost on what the objective is and the benefits

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possibility that he plans to use the data in a solution that will make lots of money e.g. the same way he made on chatgpt On Tue, 1 Aug 2023, 20:39 Ali Hussein via KICTANet, < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Kelvin

Why is it intriguing that Sam Altman is a founder? #Asking4aFriend. 😀

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On Tue, Aug 1, 2023 at 4:24 PM Kelvin Kariuki via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

...

I'm also learning about it, so far I have understood that the Worldcoin token is a *cryptocurrency *that is used to *power *the *Worldcoin network*. The token is *used to pay for transactions *and to secure the network.

It is a cryptocurrency project that aims to *distribute cryptocurrency to everyone on Earth *by *using a portable coin reader* that *scans people's irises*.

What is intriguing is that one of the two *founders *of Worldcoin, *Sam Altman*, is the current *C.E.O of OpenAI*.

Today I came across its *Whitepaper <https://whitepaper.worldcoin.org/proof-of-personhood>*which I'm yet to explore, would be a good place to get the fine details.

On Tue, Aug 1, 2023 at 3:59 PM Lydia gachungi via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

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What is this Worldcoin tokens (WLD)?

Are Issues of privacy, data protection taken into account as Kenyans flock to be registered?

I am lost on what the objective is and the benefits

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On the flip side, the laid back attitude from professionals speaks volumes. ‘It is ok for private business enterprises to handle personal data, but govt is where a line is drawn with all manner of rejection and speculation kosokoso’ On Tue, 1 Aug 2023 at 17:44, Shitemi Khamadi via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Good afternoon Lydia

For many who are enrolling, I believe privacy and data protection are potentially alien to them. And while I believe they are core, many people plainly don't care. They are the masses. Mark Kaigwa did a thread for perspective - https://twitter.com/MKaigwa/status/1684883744602099712?t=roAfKHV-MhiY6KsfeUJGCw&s=08

But I would like to believe that they registered with ODPC.

Kind Regards

On Tue, Aug 1, 2023 at 4:09 PM Lydia gachungi via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

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What is this Worldcoin tokens (WLD)?

Are Issues of privacy, data protection taken into account as Kenyans flock to be registered?

I am lost on what the objective is and the benefits

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There's an interesting article on Worldcoin published last year. https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/04/06/1048981/worldcoin-cryptocurrency... On Wed, Aug 2, 2023, 08:29 Gachungi, Lydia via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

How about our local media’s role to investigate and educate the masses. Much of what is being reported by our local media does not help the citizens make informed decisions.

*From:* Eshuchi Richard via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> *Sent:* 02 August 2023 07:11 *To:* Gachungi, Lydia <l.gachungi@unesco.org> *Cc:* Eshuchi Richard <eshuchi.richard@gmail.com> *Subject:* [kictanet] Re: Worldcoin tokens (WLD)

On the flip side, the laid back attitude from professionals speaks volumes.

‘It is ok for private business enterprises to handle personal data, but govt is where a line is drawn with all manner of rejection and speculation kosokoso’

On Tue, 1 Aug 2023 at 17:44, Shitemi Khamadi via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Good afternoon Lydia

For many who are enrolling, I believe privacy and data protection are potentially alien to them. And while I believe they are core, many people plainly don't care. They are the masses. Mark Kaigwa did a thread for perspective - https://twitter.com/MKaigwa/status/1684883744602099712?t=roAfKHV-MhiY6KsfeUJGCw&s=08

But I would like to believe that they registered with ODPC.

Kind Regards

On Tue, Aug 1, 2023 at 4:09 PM Lydia gachungi via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

What is this Worldcoin tokens (WLD)?

Are Issues of privacy, data protection taken into account as Kenyans flock to be registered?

I am lost on what the objective is and the benefits

Lydia

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...and this: https://qz.com/worldcoin-iris-scan-sam-altman-kenya-crypto-m-pesa-1850670272 On Wed, 2 Aug 2023, 8:45 am Gachungi, Lydia via KICTANet, < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Thank you Francisca- let me share on our media platforms

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There's an interesting article on Worldcoin published last year.

https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/04/06/1048981/worldcoin-cryptocurrency...

On Wed, Aug 2, 2023, 08:29 Gachungi, Lydia via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

How about our local media’s role to investigate and educate the masses. Much of what is being reported by our local media does not help the citizens make informed decisions.

*From:* Eshuchi Richard via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> *Sent:* 02 August 2023 07:11 *To:* Gachungi, Lydia <l.gachungi@unesco.org> *Cc:* Eshuchi Richard <eshuchi.richard@gmail.com> *Subject:* [kictanet] Re: Worldcoin tokens (WLD)

On the flip side, the laid back attitude from professionals speaks volumes.

‘It is ok for private business enterprises to handle personal data, but govt is where a line is drawn with all manner of rejection and speculation kosokoso’

On Tue, 1 Aug 2023 at 17:44, Shitemi Khamadi via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Good afternoon Lydia

For many who are enrolling, I believe privacy and data protection are potentially alien to them. And while I believe they are core, many people plainly don't care. They are the masses. Mark Kaigwa did a thread for perspective - https://twitter.com/MKaigwa/status/1684883744602099712?t=roAfKHV-MhiY6KsfeUJGCw&s=08

But I would like to believe that they registered with ODPC.

Kind Regards

On Tue, Aug 1, 2023 at 4:09 PM Lydia gachungi via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

What is this Worldcoin tokens (WLD)?

Are Issues of privacy, data protection taken into account as Kenyans flock to be registered?

I am lost on what the objective is and the benefits

Lydia

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Some people took to anger, we took to laughter.

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GOVERNMENT SUSPENDS collection of personal data from Kenyans by Worldcoin until all security concerns are addressed, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki says. https://twitter.com/NationAfrica/status/1686630226590101504?s=20 On Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 9:18 AM Grace Githaiga via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

You make a point Eshuchi. Yesterday, I was in a meeting with some organisations working at the grassroots and this gentleman from Marsabit asked my opinion on this issue. I did not realise the discussion already iko "kwa ground" and there are concerns on data protection. I threw back the question and asked him what his response would be. He pointed out that wananchi need to know what that data will be used for before they can give it to a foreign organisation.

I have also been asked why there has not been any pushback from the stakeholders "and wondering who protects Kenyans from digital theft". My response is that we saw this matter raised here last year (by Kivuva) but really there was no response. He followed the matter again recently (the reason why we have this debate here) and also shared an advisory from the ODPC.

Please see this tweet from the CAS on the matter. https://twitter.com/OleItumbi/status/1686343173805596673?s=20

It is clear that there needs to be a discussion on this matter to set the record straight. In the meantime, Worldcoin already is holding a lot of data from wananchi. What next? Rgds GG

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On the flip side, the laid back attitude from professionals speaks volumes.

‘It is ok for private business enterprises to handle personal data, but govt is where a line is drawn with all manner of rejection and speculation kosokoso’

On Tue, 1 Aug 2023 at 17:44, Shitemi Khamadi via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Good afternoon Lydia

For many who are enrolling, I believe privacy and data protection are potentially alien to them. And while I believe they are core, many people plainly don't care. They are the masses. Mark Kaigwa did a thread for perspective - https://twitter.com/MKaigwa/status/1684883744602099712?t=roAfKHV-MhiY6KsfeUJGCw&s=08

But I would like to believe that they registered with ODPC.

Kind Regards

On Tue, Aug 1, 2023 at 4:09 PM Lydia gachungi via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

What is this Worldcoin tokens (WLD)?

Are Issues of privacy, data protection taken into account as Kenyans flock to be registered?

I am lost on what the objective is and the benefits

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Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has also issued an advisory. “ hereby notify the public that Worldcoin is not regulated … The public is further advised to be wary of potential fraudulent schemes that may emerge in the over-the-counter market of crypto tokens.” https://twitter.com/CMAKenya/status/1686671144504406016 Perhaps it is time for CMA and Central Bank to review the Blockchain and AI task force report and give proper guidelines and regulations for cryptocurrencies and related emerging technologies. There is a lot of potential in both sides - being salty adopters and benefiting from the technology, but also in being scammed by buying or investing in useless tokens. This has happened in the past where punters have lost a lot of money. In the same breath, we have other three different pronouncements for and against Worldcoin from policy level executives. Ministry of Interior says “ Relevant security, financial services and data protection agencies have commenced inquiries and investigations to establish the authenticity and legality of the aforesaid activities, the safety and protection of the data being harvested, and how the harvesters intend to use the data," … "Further, it will be critical that assurances of public safety and the integrity of the financial transactions involving such a large number of citizens be satisfactorily provided upfront." https://www.citizen.digital/news/government-suspends-activities-of-worldcoin... Meanwhile, the CS ICT Hon Owalo agrees there are security concerns around how the data is collected, but he is quoted as saying Worldcoin is acting within the law. “ Information available to the Data Commissioner is that within the existing legal frameworks is that there is no provision in the law that the organisation has breached. There has been correspondence with them. There could be security and regulatory issues around it which we need to improve, but as far as the Data Act is concerned, they were acting within the law” https://www.citizen.digital/news/theyre-getting-data-voluntarily-from-kenyan... Lastly, the Foreign Affairs CS Dr. Alfred Mutua opined “Let us all support the stoppage of Kenyans being used as Guinea Pigs & their data being harvested … you have to ask yourself why your eyes are being scanned and information gathered. What does it mean and what will it mean to you and your offsprings?” It remains to be seen how the two government agencies will bridge the differences and if Worldcoin will drive the wedge further and expose the “one government approach” underbelly. On Wed, 2 Aug 2023 at 10:37, Grace Githaiga via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

GOVERNMENT SUSPENDS collection of personal data from Kenyans by Worldcoin until all security concerns are addressed, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki says. https://twitter.com/NationAfrica/status/1686630226590101504?s=20

On Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 9:18 AM Grace Githaiga via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

...

You make a point Eshuchi. Yesterday, I was in a meeting with some organisations working at the grassroots and this gentleman from Marsabit asked my opinion on this issue. I did not realise the discussion already iko "kwa ground" and there are concerns on data protection. I threw back the question and asked him what his response would be. He pointed out that wananchi need to know what that data will be used for before they can give it to a foreign organisation.

I have also been asked why there has not been any pushback from the stakeholders "and wondering who protects Kenyans from digital theft". My response is that we saw this matter raised here last year (by Kivuva) but really there was no response. He followed the matter again recently (the reason why we have this debate here) and also shared an advisory from the ODPC.

Please see this tweet from the CAS on the matter. https://twitter.com/OleItumbi/status/1686343173805596673?s=20

It is clear that there needs to be a discussion on this matter to set the record straight. In the meantime, Worldcoin already is holding a lot of data from wananchi. What next? Rgds GG

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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On the flip side, the laid back attitude from professionals speaks volumes.

‘It is ok for private business enterprises to handle personal data, but govt is where a line is drawn with all manner of rejection and speculation kosokoso’

On Tue, 1 Aug 2023 at 17:44, Shitemi Khamadi via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Good afternoon Lydia

For many who are enrolling, I believe privacy and data protection are potentially alien to them. And while I believe they are core, many people plainly don't care. They are the masses. Mark Kaigwa did a thread for perspective - https://twitter.com/MKaigwa/status/1684883744602099712?t=roAfKHV-MhiY6KsfeUJGCw&s=08

But I would like to believe that they registered with ODPC.

Kind Regards

On Tue, Aug 1, 2023 at 4:09 PM Lydia gachungi via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

What is this Worldcoin tokens (WLD)?

Are Issues of privacy, data protection taken into account as Kenyans flock to be registered?

I am lost on what the objective is and the benefits

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More updates. The reason for posting this information here is to create a lasting record on the mailing list. This represents positive progress resulting from previous year-long discussions on the KICTANet list. These discussions have been instrumental in shaping a strong regulatory framework, identifying deficiencies in current systems, and ensuring that Kenyan laws and independent commissions fulfill their obligations as mandated by the law. *Joint statement on operations of Worldcoin in Kenya by Communications Authority of Kenya, and Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), and the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner*. https://twitter.com/ODPC_KE/status/1686724066923700224 Nairobi, 2nd August 2023 Since the launch of the Worldcoin operations in Kenya, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) and the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) have undertaken a preliminary review and noted a number of legitimate regulatory concerns that require urgent attention. The issues include: 1. Lack of clarity on the security and storage of the collected sensitive data (facial recognition and iris scans). 2. Obtaining consumer (data subject) consent in exchange for monetary reward which borders on inducement. 3. Uncertainty regarding consumer protection on cryptocurrency and related ICT services. 4. Inadequate information on cybersecurity safeguards and standards. 5. Massive citizen data in the hands of private actors without an appropriate framework. These issues require a comprehensive inquiry to enable regulators to advise stakeholders on appropriate measures to protect the public interest. Arising from these preliminary observations, a multi-agency investigation is underway. Consequently, and as directed by the Government, the Worldcoin must cease its data collection activities in Kenya until f further notice. The public is advised to take caution when providing personal data to private actors. In the meantime, anyone with relevant information or a complainant on Worldcoin should report through the following communication channels: incident@ke.cirt.go.ke and complaints@odpc.go.ke. Signed; Ezra Chiloba, Director General, Communications Authority of Kenya. Immaculate Kassait, MBS, Data Commissioner, Office of the Data Protection Commissioner. Best Regards, ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva On Wed, 2 Aug 2023 at 15:11, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo@gmail.com> wrote:

COPIED:

<Quote> Today the World Coin or WLD is trading for US$ 2.32 a coin and growing briskly. So why is Open AI affiliated Worldcoin giving away free WLD25? In the crypto world we call it an airdrop. As in we don't have anything to give you for signing up apart from this. Not worth much but it will help you know how to trade our currency. It helps the cryptocurrency have critical mass to reach production quickly. By production I mean mass adoption and usage. What if the 350,000 Kenyans were to keep their free WLD25 tokens and the WLD spikes in demand, and maybe even reaches the level of Ethereum (US$1,859) in a couple of months, wouldn't it be a good thing that a lot of Kenyans hold crypto wealth that can easily be converted to local currency? With my 25 WLD I'd be KES 264,000 richer. A visionary government would see that. A short sighted government doesn't A long time ago when I was young, handsome and naive, the Bitcoin (BTC) used to be free. I held 5 BTC at the time and they meant nothing to me. We couldn't trade them or transfer them. It was a token of appreciation for acquiring them. Many years later one Bitcoin (BTC) is going for 4.5 million shillings on the cryptocurrency exchange. At some point it went to as much as 20 million shillings. Smart buyers like CS Joe Mucheru bought or acquired them for free when they were free. Or acquired them on the cheap during that time and held onto them. And only sold when he became a CS. Massive wealth for Kenya is going to waste, just because a clueless CS is pronounced on issues they don't know. Other markets will snap up the coins and Kenya will be the loser. We've lost an opportunity to make free capital out of an emerging currency. Cryptocurrency is the future of trading. And ooh, my BTC was stolen. We didn't value them then 😞😞😞😞. This time round I have the WLD for free, not selling. Ends </Quote>

On Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 2:40 PM Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

...

Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has also issued an advisory. “ hereby notify the public that Worldcoin is not regulated … The public is further advised to be wary of potential fraudulent schemes that may emerge in the over-the-counter market of crypto tokens.” https://twitter.com/CMAKenya/status/1686671144504406016

Perhaps it is time for CMA and Central Bank to review the Blockchain and AI task force report and give proper guidelines and regulations for cryptocurrencies and related emerging technologies. There is a lot of potential in both sides - being salty adopters and benefiting from the technology, but also in being scammed by buying or investing in useless tokens. This has happened in the past where punters have lost a lot of money.

In the same breath, we have other three different pronouncements for and against Worldcoin from policy level executives. Ministry of Interior says “ Relevant security, financial services and data protection agencies have commenced inquiries and investigations to establish the authenticity and legality of the aforesaid activities, the safety and protection of the data being harvested, and how the harvesters intend to use the data," … "Further, it will be critical that assurances of public safety and the integrity of the financial transactions involving such a large number of citizens be satisfactorily provided upfront." https://www.citizen.digital/news/government-suspends-activities-of-worldcoin...

Meanwhile, the CS ICT Hon Owalo agrees there are security concerns around how the data is collected, but he is quoted as saying Worldcoin is acting within the law. “ Information available to the Data Commissioner is that within the existing legal frameworks is that there is no provision in the law that the organisation has breached. There has been correspondence with them. There could be security and regulatory issues around it which we need to improve, but as far as the Data Act is concerned, they were acting within the law”

https://www.citizen.digital/news/theyre-getting-data-voluntarily-from-kenyan...

Lastly, the Foreign Affairs CS Dr. Alfred Mutua opined “Let us all support the stoppage of Kenyans being used as Guinea Pigs & their data being harvested … you have to ask yourself why your eyes are being scanned and information gathered. What does it mean and what will it mean to you and your offsprings?”

It remains to be seen how the two government agencies will bridge the differences and if Worldcoin will drive the wedge further and expose the “one government approach” underbelly.

On Wed, 2 Aug 2023 at 10:37, Grace Githaiga via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

...

GOVERNMENT SUSPENDS collection of personal data from Kenyans by Worldcoin until all security concerns are addressed, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki says. https://twitter.com/NationAfrica/status/1686630226590101504?s=20

On Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 9:18 AM Grace Githaiga via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

...

You make a point Eshuchi. Yesterday, I was in a meeting with some organisations working at the grassroots and this gentleman from Marsabit asked my opinion on this issue. I did not realise the discussion already iko "kwa ground" and there are concerns on data protection. I threw back the question and asked him what his response would be. He pointed out that wananchi need to know what that data will be used for before they can give it to a foreign organisation.

I have also been asked why there has not been any pushback from the stakeholders "and wondering who protects Kenyans from digital theft". My response is that we saw this matter raised here last year (by Kivuva) but really there was no response. He followed the matter again recently (the reason why we have this debate here) and also shared an advisory from the ODPC.

Please see this tweet from the CAS on the matter. https://twitter.com/OleItumbi/status/1686343173805596673?s=20

It is clear that there needs to be a discussion on this matter to set the record straight. In the meantime, Worldcoin already is holding a lot of data from wananchi. What next? Rgds GG

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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On the flip side, the laid back attitude from professionals speaks volumes.

‘It is ok for private business enterprises to handle personal data, but govt is where a line is drawn with all manner of rejection and speculation kosokoso’

On Tue, 1 Aug 2023 at 17:44, Shitemi Khamadi via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Good afternoon Lydia

For many who are enrolling, I believe privacy and data protection are potentially alien to them. And while I believe they are core, many people plainly don't care. They are the masses. Mark Kaigwa did a thread for perspective - https://twitter.com/MKaigwa/status/1684883744602099712?t=roAfKHV-MhiY6KsfeUJGCw&s=08

But I would like to believe that they registered with ODPC.

Kind Regards

On Tue, Aug 1, 2023 at 4:09 PM Lydia gachungi via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

What is this Worldcoin tokens (WLD)?

Are Issues of privacy, data protection taken into account as Kenyans flock to be registered?

I am lost on what the objective is and the benefits

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@Ali Hussein <ali@hussein.me.ke> Isn't it too much from one person within such a short time? While we are still wowed at the capabilities of OpenAI projects, he's at it again with another groundbreaking "innovation" that will give the world a global cryptocurrency "backed by the world population". Then again, we do not really know what or how much they are learning or know from these generative AIs and the enormous data they gathered to train them. They must be way ahead of time and that is why we should scrutinize how they'll handle such sensitive data before we allow our citizens to jump in. That said, it is still a grey area and there is still a great deal of confusion and uncertainty among key government leaders as witnessed in this statement by the Chair ICT Committee at the Senate, Hon. Allan Chesang <https://twitter.com/HonAllanChesang/status/1686763716321083392>. On Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 9:18 AM Grace Githaiga via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

You make a point Eshuchi. Yesterday, I was in a meeting with some organisations working at the grassroots and this gentleman from Marsabit asked my opinion on this issue. I did not realise the discussion already iko "kwa ground" and there are concerns on data protection. I threw back the question and asked him what his response would be. He pointed out that wananchi need to know what that data will be used for before they can give it to a foreign organisation.

I have also been asked why there has not been any pushback from the stakeholders "and wondering who protects Kenyans from digital theft". My response is that we saw this matter raised here last year (by Kivuva) but really there was no response. He followed the matter again recently (the reason why we have this debate here) and also shared an advisory from the ODPC.

Please see this tweet from the CAS on the matter. https://twitter.com/OleItumbi/status/1686343173805596673?s=20

It is clear that there needs to be a discussion on this matter to set the record straight. In the meantime, Worldcoin already is holding a lot of data from wananchi. What next? Rgds GG

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On the flip side, the laid back attitude from professionals speaks volumes.

‘It is ok for private business enterprises to handle personal data, but govt is where a line is drawn with all manner of rejection and speculation kosokoso’

On Tue, 1 Aug 2023 at 17:44, Shitemi Khamadi via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Good afternoon Lydia

For many who are enrolling, I believe privacy and data protection are potentially alien to them. And while I believe they are core, many people plainly don't care. They are the masses. Mark Kaigwa did a thread for perspective - https://twitter.com/MKaigwa/status/1684883744602099712?t=roAfKHV-MhiY6KsfeUJGCw&s=08

But I would like to believe that they registered with ODPC.

Kind Regards

On Tue, Aug 1, 2023 at 4:09 PM Lydia gachungi via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

What is this Worldcoin tokens (WLD)?

Are Issues of privacy, data protection taken into account as Kenyans flock to be registered?

I am lost on what the objective is and the benefits

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@Ali *1. First things first. In a global digital world is a unique #digitalidentity paramount?* Yes, a unique digital identity is paramount. For above board operations it provides ease of doing business in the digital sphere. You are you wherever you are physically but also in every digital device around the world on command. For under the table operations it is an asset that can be hawked to the highest bidder. *2. Are Privacy First principles being adhered to?* On paper they are. They would not parade disregard for privacy openly for legal reasons. It is what happens behind closed doors that should concern us. Can we trust the holders of this data not to be greedy for gain(we can not), are there mechanisms stopping them from being greedy(role of techies), are there mechanisms to alert the public that their trust in the company has been betrayed(role of techies/CSOs)? *4. Should a private company be allowed to build such a powerful conglomeration of different human needs? * Should govts be allowed to do it? Should any entity, govt or public be allowed that much power. The answer is NO. *and if so what are the failsafe solutions in place if something were to go wrong? * The only space for an effective failsafe solution lies in regulation. Robust regulation that touches on the technical make up of any data system to ensure adherence to law even before it starts collecting data and that offers such punitive deterrence measures that it would be unwise for even a billionaire to flaunt the regulations. *5. Last but not least, who has access to this humongous and important data being collected? and who owns it?* Capital has access to this humongous and important data. Those with capital/money have access to this data. The rest might benefit in as far as it allows for continued utility of the system but just breadcrumbs. Top layer as we say mtaani is for capital, the monied, be it billionaires or corporations and even foreign governments. They have access to it and to some extent own it. That chatgpt guy owns it all, to accumulate as much capital as he can. Gibson Maina On Thu, Aug 3, 2023, 12:45 Ali Hussein via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Kelvin

Ok...Let me stop you right there! 😅 Let's not focus on one individual just because he is using more of his brainpower, unlike the rest of us! 😅 Let's stick to the issues at hand. Let me ask or share a couple of questions/thoughts:-

1. First things first. In a global digital world is a unique #digitalidentity <https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=digitalidentity&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7091993967709331456> paramount?

2. Are Privacy First <https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=privacyfirst&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7091993967709331456> principles being adhered to?

3. The company says it has made available 1.5k Orbs spread across over 35 cities in 20-plus countries across five continents to ramp up the signing-up capacity globally. According to the company, more than 2 million people have signed up for the identity during the two years beta phase.

4. According to its LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/linkedin/> profile, the company says it is building the world's largest identity and financial network to serve as a public utility. Question - should a private company be allowed to build such a powerful conglomeration of different human needs? financial services, personal identity data etc? and if so what are the failsafe solutions in place if something were to go wrong?

5. Last but not least, who has access to this humongous and important data being collected? and who owns it?

Regards

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On Thu, Aug 3, 2023 at 6:48 AM Kelvin Kariuki <kelvinkariuki89@gmail.com> wrote:

...

@Ali Hussein <ali@hussein.me.ke> Isn't it too much from one person within such a short time? While we are still wowed at the capabilities of OpenAI projects, he's at it again with another groundbreaking "innovation" that will give the world a global cryptocurrency "backed by the world population".

Then again, we do not really know what or how much they are learning or know from these generative AIs and the enormous data they gathered to train them. They must be way ahead of time and that is why we should scrutinize how they'll handle such sensitive data before we allow our citizens to jump in.

That said, it is still a grey area and there is still a great deal of confusion and uncertainty among key government leaders as witnessed in this statement by the Chair ICT Committee at the Senate, Hon. Allan Chesang <https://twitter.com/HonAllanChesang/status/1686763716321083392>.

On Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 9:18 AM Grace Githaiga via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

...

You make a point Eshuchi. Yesterday, I was in a meeting with some organisations working at the grassroots and this gentleman from Marsabit asked my opinion on this issue. I did not realise the discussion already iko "kwa ground" and there are concerns on data protection. I threw back the question and asked him what his response would be. He pointed out that wananchi need to know what that data will be used for before they can give it to a foreign organisation.

I have also been asked why there has not been any pushback from the stakeholders "and wondering who protects Kenyans from digital theft". My response is that we saw this matter raised here last year (by Kivuva) but really there was no response. He followed the matter again recently (the reason why we have this debate here) and also shared an advisory from the ODPC.

Please see this tweet from the CAS on the matter. https://twitter.com/OleItumbi/status/1686343173805596673?s=20

It is clear that there needs to be a discussion on this matter to set the record straight. In the meantime, Worldcoin already is holding a lot of data from wananchi. What next? Rgds GG

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On the flip side, the laid back attitude from professionals speaks volumes.

‘It is ok for private business enterprises to handle personal data, but govt is where a line is drawn with all manner of rejection and speculation kosokoso’

On Tue, 1 Aug 2023 at 17:44, Shitemi Khamadi via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Good afternoon Lydia

For many who are enrolling, I believe privacy and data protection are potentially alien to them. And while I believe they are core, many people plainly don't care. They are the masses. Mark Kaigwa did a thread for perspective - https://twitter.com/MKaigwa/status/1684883744602099712?t=roAfKHV-MhiY6KsfeUJGCw&s=08

But I would like to believe that they registered with ODPC.

Kind Regards

On Tue, Aug 1, 2023 at 4:09 PM Lydia gachungi via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

What is this Worldcoin tokens (WLD)?

Are Issues of privacy, data protection taken into account as Kenyans flock to be registered?

I am lost on what the objective is and the benefits

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Dear Listers, From your comments and views, we successfully submitted our memoranda to the National Assembly Ad-Hoc Committee on the inquiry into the activities and operations of Worldcoin in Kenya. In this memorandum, we addressed two things: 1. Registration of Data Controller and Processors and the legal differentiation with compliance. 2. The independence of the data protection authorities. For details, download the brief. https://tinyurl.com/58sa56p5 -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

An interesting report. What is key going forward is for the government to ensure that they involve the ecosystem in depth. Not to just go ahead towards 'enforcement' without understanding and appreciating the Digital Assets/Crypto Ecosystem. 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 Thu, Oct 5, 2023 at 7:18 AM David Indeje via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Report on WorldCoin Operations in Kenya is Finally Out

The Ad Hoc Committee on the inquiry into the activities of WorldCoin in Kenya was formed to investigate the operations of the cryptocurrency firm WorldCoin.

The Committee has published its report. Some key recommendations in the report include:

1. A proposal to develop a comprehensive oversight framework and policies on virtual assets and virtual asset service providers in Kenya. 2. Within six months of the adoption of the report, the CS National Treasury, in consultation with other stakeholders, developed regulations and enforcement infrastructure to ensure that virtual assets and asset providers and their activities are adequatley regulated and monitored. 3. The ODPP to conduct investigations into the operations of M/s Tools for Humanity Corp and M/s Tools for Humanit GmbH, Germany in Kenya and take requisite legal action.

For further reading into the report: AD HOC COMMITTEE ON INQUIRY INTO THE ACTIVITIES OF WORLD COIN(1).pdf (parliament.go.ke) <http://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2023-09/AD%20HOC%20COMMITTEE%20ON%20INQUIRY%20INTO%20THE%20ACTIVITIES%20OF%20WORLD%20COIN%281%29.pdf>

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Who still believes what he says? :-) On Mon, Oct 30, 2023 at 3:35 PM David Indeje via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Are we making a joke about what transpired with WorldCoin? The Kenyan President says Kenyans will transact using their Iris and fingerprints by December. https://x.com/Kenyans/status/1718924951191699711?s=20

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This is worrisome unless there’s new evidence we are safe. Maria

On 7 Mar 2024, at 11:39, Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

 The Spanish data protection Agency orders a precautionary measure that prevents Worldcoin from continuing to process personal data in Spain https://www.aepd.es/prensa-y-comunicacion/notas-de-prensa/la-agencia-ordena-...

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On Mon, 30 Oct 2023 at 16:38, Odhiambo Washington via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Who still believes what he says? :-)

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On Mon, Oct 30, 2023 at 3:35 PM David Indeje via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Are we making a joke about what transpired with WorldCoin? The Kenyan President says Kenyans will transact using their Iris and fingerprints by December. https://x.com/Kenyans/status/1718924951191699711?s=20

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Update: Kenya has rejected a push by the United States government to revoke the suspension of activities of the cryptocurrency project WorldCoin, legislators heard on Thursday. “The United States has been pushing the government on the issues of WorldCoin, but we have remained adamant and firm,” Prof Kindiki said. “They (US) think that they (WorldCoin) still have a case to set up their activities here. We have remained adamant and the decision we took will remain. We are not going to review the suspension.” https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/us-pushing-kenya-to-lift-worl... -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

Dear colleagues, Many of you have assisted me in conducting the research for my new book. I have interviewed you or attended meetings with you. I have cited your articles, and spent time working on regulations with you. Please take a look, and order a copy of my new solo-authored book published by Palgrave McMillan. It is in the same series as the book edited by - Bitange Ndemo, - Njuguna Ndung’u, - Scholastica Odhiambo, and - Abebe Shimeles. Digital Development in East Africa The Distribution, Diffusion, and Governance of Information Technology https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-22162-0 Kind regards, Warigia -- *"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."* Nelson Mandela