January 2013 - isoc - Skunkworks Site

DIGITAL MIGRATION
by kelvin githira 14 Mar '13

14 Mar '13

Fiy as kenyans keep rushing to courts for court orders, the region and the world moves "ahead" Tanzania will start today to switch off analogue broadcasting, whereby Dar es Salaam region will be the first to enter into digital broadcasting system at 11.59 PM. According to the statement issued by Ministry of Communication, Science and Technology, the first region to switch off analogue broadcasting system will be Dar es Salaam, which will switch off today. The second regions will be Dodoma and Tanga which will switch off analogue broadcasting in January 31, 2013. On 28 February 2013, the analogue broadcasting system will shut down in Mwanza, while Moshi and Arusha will follow on March 31 and April 30, 2013 will see the switch off in the Mbeya region. The digital broadcasting infrastructures has been made to regions which will be the first to enter into digital broadcasting system, while others have to wait until infrastructures are ready. The Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has insisted that the changing in broadcasting systems from analogue to digital will be conducted smoothly and to avoid inconveniences to people in the country.

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examples of open data initiatives
by kelvin githira 30 Jan '13

30 Jan '13

see belows http://code4kenya.org/

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Test
by Barrack Otieno 30 Jan '13

30 Jan '13

Test -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fw: Fwd: [kictanet] FW: [AfrICANN-discuss] Tutorial on data privacy
by Davis Onsakia 30 Jan '13

30 Jan '13

Regards and many thanks, Davis M Onsakia 'The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.' - Maureen Dowd ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Davis Onsakia <mautidavis(a)gmail.com> To: Davis Onsakia <mautidavis(a)yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 12:44 PM Subject: Fwd: [kictanet] FW: [AfrICANN-discuss] Tutorial on data privacy Best Regards, Davis M Onsakia "One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time." ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> Date: 30 January 2013 11:39 Subject: [kictanet] FW: [AfrICANN-discuss] Tutorial on data privacy To: Davis <mautidavis(a)gmail.com> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> ________________________________ From: bekele(a)isoc.org To: africann(a)afrinic.net Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:38:31 +0300 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Tutorial on data privacy Hi all, In an effort to provide education around data privacy, the Internet Society launched an Identity training module suite in conjunction with Data Privacy Day on 28 January, http://www.staysafeonline.org/data-privacy-day/about. This product suite provides general information around some of the key topics of importance in the Trust & Identity space. The suite includes three modules: Tutorial 1: Online Identity This tutorial explains some of the key differences between your online and "real life" identity, digital identities, and the difference between online identity and personal privacy. Tutorial 2: Protecting Your Privacy This tutorial explains key concerns related to online identity and privacy, how and why information is collected, and how to control the privacy of your online identity. Tutorial 3: Protecting Your Identity This tutorial explains the challenges around protecting online identities and helps you recognize the ways you can protect your online identity. Visit our landing page at www.internetsociety.org/manageyouridentity to watch the modules. Please feel free to share this information with your online communities and provide any feedback on this information to sebuck(a)isoc.org as we value your input. Thank you, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawit Bekele, Regional Bureau Director - Africa <bekele(a)isoc.org> Tel: +251 913 88 59 59/+41 22 809 0363 http://www.isoc.org Internet Society (ISOC) "The Internet is for everyone" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)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/mautidavis%40gmail.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Fwd: KQ Mid Career Management Trainee- Application Deadline 4th February 2013 (Details)
by kelvin githira 29 Jan '13

29 Jan '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <ceoatom(a)ovi.com> Date: Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 3:41 PM Subject: Re: KQ Mid Career Management Trainee- Application Deadline 4th February 2013 (Details) To: WANGARI KABIRU <wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk> Cc: "kgithira(a)gmail.com" <kgithira(a)gmail.com>, Barrack Otieno < otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com>, Charles Oloo <oloo6382(a)gmail.com>, Betty Magu < magubetty(a)gmail.com>, "lizorembo(a)gmail.com" <lizorembo(a)gmail.com>, " judyokite(a)gmail.com" <judyokite(a)gmail.com>, "richard.otieno(a)gmail.com" < richard.otieno(a)gmail.com>, "ceoatom(a)ovi.com" <ceoatom(a)ovi.com>, " dottocomp(a)yahoo.com" <dottocomp(a)yahoo.com> Thx WK for your HR alert.. KG - please post it as free advert on our ISOC Kenya website plus circulate to the larger ISOC Kenya mailing list. Thanks Martin Obuya CEO & Founder African Technology Options Matrix (ATOM) Pan African ICT Think Tank PO Box 11445-00100 GPO Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa Cell:+254725519870 Cell:+254733519870 Email: ceoatom(a)ovi.com Skype: martinkingobuya Twitter: @ObuyaKingMartin ------------------------------ *From:* WANGARI KABIRU <wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk> *To:* *Sent:* Tuesday, January 29, 2013 3:04 PM *Subject:* KQ Mid Career Management Trainee- Application Deadline 4th February 2013 (Details) Greetings, Please check out and share; http://www.kenyaairways-mdpjobs.com/ In my prayers, God bless. Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth". Mid Career Management Trainee (Ref: MCMT-0113) Location: During the 12 month programme, the successful applicants will be based either in Nairobi and/or in any of the stations in international destinations that Kenya Airways flies to. Remuneration: Competitive Package on Offer Job Description *The Client* Kenya Airways or popularly known as the Pride of Africa was established in February 1977 following the breakup of the East African Community and subsequent disbanding of the jointly-owned East African Airways. As Kenya’s flag carrier its head office is located in Embakasi, Nairobi, with its hub at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The airline was wholly owned by the Government of Kenya until April 1995. It was later privatized in 1996, becoming the first African airline to successfully do so. Kenya Airways is currently a public-private partnership. The largest shareholder is the Government of Kenya (29.8. %), followed by KLM, which has a 26.73% stake in the company while the rest of the shares are held by private owners. Kenya Airways shares are traded in the Nairobi Stock Exchange, the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange and the Uganda Securities Exchange. >From five domestic and 16 international destinations at the inception stage in 1977, Kenya Airways currently serves 57 cities in Asia, Africa and Europe. In July 2012, Kenya Airways added Eldoret and Kilimanjaro its destination network bringing the total number of Kenya Airways’ African destinations to 45. In line with their mission and vision Kenya Airways’ actions, behaviours and attitudes at work are driven by safety, customer satisfaction and quality considerations. Further information on Kenya Airways is available on the company’s website. * The Opportunity* Over the past 36 years Kenya Airways has successfully operated in the Kenyan and global market. Competing in a highly competitive environment, this innovative organization has pushed the boundaries to expand both its product range as well as its markets. Harnessing its global brands it has segmented the market and offers a range of products through well-established partnerships in the region. Kenya Airways is looking to recruit dynamic, energetic, passionate and result oriented Mid-Career Management Trainees who will be responsible for overall efficient management of operational activities in specific areas ensuring effective and world class effective service delivery to customers (internal and external). This program is ideal for individuals who can take up management and/or leadership positions within Kenya Airways. As part of the Mid-Career Management Development, there is an opportunity to potentially take up Country Manager or Area Manager Roles within the commercial arm of the organization’s operations. During the 12 month programme, the successful applicants will be based either in Nairobi and/or in any of the stations in international destinations that Kenya Airways flies to. * The Mandate* The jobholder will ultimately be responsible for providing on the ground leadership to maintain and grow the company’s prominent regional market presence in line with Kenya Airways Ltd vision of attaining strong leadership positions across its markets. The successful candidate will be responsible for efficient management of operational activities and ensuring the highest standards of service delivery. *Some of the key areas of responsibility will include:* *• Team Leadership:* Realising individual/team energy through effective team leadership empowering and developing others to deliver. *• Customer Service: *Driving a customer service excellence culture. *• Operations Management:* Efficient planning and management of resources to achieve cost effective service delivery. *• Change Management:* Leading and managing projects /change initiatives to deliver operational strategies and initiatives. *• Governance and Compliance: *Ensuring all operational activities are compliant to laid down legislative, industry or company policy/requirements. *• Financial Management: *Efficient planning and managing of financial resources to achieve cost effective service delivery. *• Safety:* Ensuring safe and secure working environment in compliance with legislative and industry requirements. *• Stakeholder Relationship Management:* Pro-actively and effectively managing relationships with all stakeholders internal and external to positively influence service delivery with them. *The Criteria* Kenya Airways is an equal opportunity employer, and a diverse set of candidates is being sought for formal consideration. Working closely across various functions, the ideal candidate will be wholly responsible for providing on the ground leadership to maintain and grow our client’s prominent regional market presence in line with the organisation’s vision of strong leadership positions across categories and markets. * The Ideal Candidate will have the following experience and background:* • A Graduate with at least seven (7) years working experience with three (3) years in a Managerial role. • MBA and/or other Postgraduate qualifications will be an added advantage. • Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal. • Complete familiarity with MS Office packages including Excel and PowerPoint. • Proven track record of consistent, high performance with strong leadership qualities. • Strong people management and development skills. • Excellent operations management and business administration skills. • Good analytical skills and decision making skills. • High ethical standards-uncompromising business and personal ethics. • ‘A doer’, not simply a strategist or theorist. Hands on and energetic in following through. Sees things to completion. • Strong relationship management skills. • Project management experience. • Excellent negotiation skills. Closing date 04/02/2013 . <http://www.kenyaairways-mdpjobs.com/vacancies/>

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] The Internet is not bottom up
by Barrack Otieno 29 Jan '13

29 Jan '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <ISOC(a)bob.ma> Date: Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 10:02 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] The Internet is not bottom up To: itu2012chapters <itu2012chapters(a)elists.isoc.org> Cc: internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org Before we can discuss WCTI/ITU issues we need to have a better understand of why the Internet matters and what it is. **** I’m concerned that the ISOC is too accepting of the ITU framing, especially when I read policy statements saying that the Internet is bottom-up. This implicitly makes the entire Internet a layer on top of and dependent upon the telecommunications world. This is not just wrong, it misses the reason the Internet is such a transformative idea.**** It is essential that we understand of the difference between communications in the sense of speech or the web and communications in the sense of a best efforts exchange of bits.**** Getting the benefits of the Internet depends on putting daylight between the two senses of "communicate". "Bottom up" means we are dependent upon service providers whereas by only requiring a best efforts exchange of bits we can view the entire telecommunications infrastructure as one of the resources we can use. We only require best efforts rather than carrier services. This allows individual to do experiments such as creating a world wide web without having to seek consensus first.**** We create a crisis for “Internet Freedom” when we conflate the two sense of communications and accept the idea of funding infrastructure by preventing any communicating be it in **** To a degree the telecommunications industry faces the same problem as other consumer electronics businesses do in trying to find ways to add value. As I wrote in http://rmf.vc/RefactoringCE, how do you make money when the value has moved elsewhere and is not in the wires or faux wires (as in wireless).**** The Internet is an idea, a technique for communicating using any available resources. We should be setting the agenda and asking what it means to control the Internet rather than being on the defensive.**** ** ** _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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4G vs LTE
by kelvin githira 24 Jan '13

24 Jan '13

Good afternoon to you all, I must say in deed great speeches today during the ground breaking ceremony for konza city , however i did do hear the minister for information refer to where we are heading into the 4G (fourth generation networks)network as LTE (long term evolution network) is this the case ? I do not bring this up because the minister mentioned it but the main reason is we need to get some things clear as we move on, in some regions like in the wide Asian continent the likes of such technologies as WIMAX is also being referred to as 4G. Is wimax the next generation ? any white papers on the LTE & 4G comparisons ? as always lets keep it alive , the topic Regards, kelvin

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Konza technopolis launch set to boost Kenya profile
by Grace Githaiga 22 Jan '13

22 Jan '13

The groundbreaking of the Konza Technopolis Park on Wednesday is set to boost the profile of Kenya as a regional business hub with more than 250 foreign and local firms already lined up to invest in the $10 billion (Sh840 billion) project. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Konza-technopolis-launch-…

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SPEEDS
by kelvin githira 21 Jan '13

21 Jan '13

Hi all, http://dadycandoit.com/africas-top-ten-countries-with-fastest-internet-spee… Regards, kelvin

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statistics
by kelvin githira 21 Jan '13

21 Jan '13

find time to go through

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