The presumption of offering 'Free basics' under the pretense of reaching out to the underprivileged clearly undermines the net neutrality policies. Telcos, ISP's & govts should treat all data on the Internet the same, without discriminating, differenting or offering preferential treatment to any content or platform. Period!! Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:37:26 +0300 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Ugandans Engaging their ICT Ministry on Net Neutrality From: kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke CC: ali@hussein.me.ke; nanjira@ihub.co.ke To: lnjogu@hotmail.com Nanjira That's great. We are also planning something on Net Neutrality. Will advise once we know more details. Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113 On Feb 24, 2016 7:13 AM, "Nanjira Sambuli via kictanet" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Just received an email that stakeholders in Uganda (via their ISOC chapter) have drafted a letter to the Minister of ICT requesting to meet and engage on the NN discussion. Good move on their end, and will keep tabs on the outcome. Regards,Nanjira SambuliResearch Lead iHub | Research | UXLab | ConsultingMobile: +254722481566Skype: nanjirasambuli | Twitter: @NiNanjira _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/lnjogu%40hotmail.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.