March 2014 - isoc - Skunkworks Site

Remember to Check in in order to Receive your Ballot
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 21 Mar '14

21 Mar '14

Members, There is still time to check in. Send an email with the subject "checking in " to isoc_ke_electioncommittee(a)googlegroups.com with the subject "Checking In" and the following information: a) Your name b) Your ID or passport number c) Your Physical address d) Your Phone number e) Your Global ISOC number f) Your Date of registration to ISOC Ke Chapter g) A statement to the effect that information submitted by the voter is true to the best of their knowledge and is submitted in good faith. For those who have checked in , you will receive your ballots later today. Please remind others so that we can have a good mass of voters. As always the Elections Committee will be available to assist those who have any problems checking in and can be reached at isoc_ke_electioncommittee(a)googlegroups.com. Regards, -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u Nairobi Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu>

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Fwd: [kictanet] Important Corrections to General Inaccuracies and Misconceptions Regarding U.S. Announcement
by Barrack Otieno 21 Mar '14

21 Mar '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Bob <omondibob(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 20:57:45 +0200 Subject: [kictanet] Important Corrections to General Inaccuracies and Misconceptions Regarding U.S. Announcement To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> I thought this will help separate the facts from mirths. http://blog.icann.org/2014/03/important-corrections-to-general-inaccuracies… Regards Bob ICANN Sent from my iPad _______________________________________________ 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/otieno.barrack%40gmai… 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. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: [FOSSFA Members] WebWeWant Small grants 2014 has been launched
by Mwendwa Kivuva 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

fyi ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nnenna Nwakanma <nnenna75(a)gmail.com> Date: 2014-03-19 10:03 GMT-07:00 Subject: [FOSSFA Members] WebWeWant Small grants 2014 has been launched To: members <members(a)mail.fossfa.net> Cc: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net>, AfriCS-IG < africs-ig(a)lists.apc.org> English https://webwewant.org/2014-grants/ Spanish https://webwewant.org/es/programa-de-subvenciones-menores-de-web-we-want/ Français https://webwewant.org/fr/programme-de-petites-subventions-web-we-want/ Portuguese https://webwewant.org/pt-br/competicao-de-microbolsas-2014/ Good luck to us _______________________________________________ FOSSFA Members mailing list Members(a)mail.fossfa.net Manage your subscription http://mail.fossfa.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/members

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NETMundial remote hubs - request for hosts
by Grace Githaiga 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

From: yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org To: africann(a)afrinic.net Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:02:42 -0700 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] FW: [discuss] NETMundial remote hubs - request for hosts Sorry for any crossposting The NETMundial logistics committee has just issued a call for groups interested in operating a remote access hub for the meeting, April 23-24. Details on the conference website:<http://netmundial.br/blog/2014/03/18/netmundial-opens-opportunity-for-inter…>The meeting will be webcast in seven languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.A hub can be located in any city around the world to allow anyone interested to join local discussions and to participate in NETmundial. Organizations wishing to host a hub should have necessary infrastructure (broadband access, projects), the hub meeting should be open to anyone. The organizer should be able to facilitate interactions both locally and with NETmundial. NETMundial logistics committee will provide help. -Yaovi AtohounStakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager – AfricaICANN – www.icann.org Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228Skype : yaovi.atohoun.icann _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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WebWeWant Small grants 2014 has been launched
by Grace Githaiga 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

From: nnenna75(a)gmail.com Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 17:03:50 +0000 To: members(a)mail.fossfa.net CC: africann(a)afrinic.net; africs-ig(a)lists.apc.org Subject: [africs-ig] WebWeWant Small grants 2014 has been launched English https://webwewant.org/2014-grants/ Spanish https://webwewant.org/es/programa-de-subvenciones-menores-de-web-we-want/ Français https://webwewant.org/fr/programme-de-petites-subventions-web-we-want/ Portuguese https://webwewant.org/pt-br/competicao-de-microbolsas-2014/ Good luck to us _______________________________________________ AfriCS-IG mailing list Info and options: http://lists.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/africs-ig To unsubscribe, email africs-ig-unsubscribe(a)lists.apc.org

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Statement of Election Interest from Barrack Otieno Internet Society Kenya Chapter Chairman
by Barrack Otieno 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

Dear Internet Society Members and Colleagues, I hereby express interest for the position of Chairman in the forthcoming elections for the Internet Society Kenya Chapter. Most of you know me very well based on my role in registration and accreditation of the Kenyan Chapter with the interim team however I will give a short overview of myself as I offer my candidature as well as some thoughts on the issues we are all facing. I have a background in management information systems from the Multimedia University of Kenya. I am also a Diplo Foundation alumnus in Internet Governance, Commonwealth fellow in Internet Governance as well as a former fellow of the United Nations Internet Governance Secretariat where I also served. My areas of expertise include ICT Policy advocacy, community based ICT for development work and institutional leadership with emphasis on strategy development and multi country stakeholder and coalition development. My expertise is anchored around the role of the Internet as a tool for social and economic development focusing on Internet governance, public policy, the right and access to communication and Information for all. It has been a pleasure serving the Internet Society Kenya Chapter in the last three years in the position of Interim Chairman. We have achieved a lot through team work. Some of the highlights of my time in office have been registration and accreditation of the Kenyan Chapter on 9th June 2012, hosting of the world IP v 6 day, outreach initiatives that grew our membership from 25 to approximately 500. During this time the Kenya Chapter became the home of Kenya internet Governance forum www.kenyaigf.or.ke . We partnered in hosting the East African Internet Governance Forum as well as hosted the second edition of Africa Internet Governance forum, www.africaigf.or.ke all with the help of partners and stakeholders such as the Government of Kenya and the local Internet Community. Internet Society Kenya Chapter was also accredited as an ICANN at large structure meaning we became the voice of local Internet Users in the ICANN community. I am also glad that we have a vibrant mailing list that is used for policy discussions on Internet related issues. One of my desires was to see an increase in the number of young people participating in the International Internet Governance arena. I am glad to note that the number of young people attending and participating in ICANN and Internet Governance for a through the Internet Society is steadily increasing. With the ICANN ALS accreditation, it is my hope that there will be many more young people participating and that. If elected I would wish to focus on the following key areas: 1. 1. *Institutional Development for the Internet Society Kenya Chapter*: It is my desire that the Kenya Chapter will become a professional entity with a Secretariat providing quality services to its membership. Some of the services will include advocacy on internet policy and related issues, research as well as providing a platform for internet enthusiasts and professionals to network and share ideas. This can be achieved through development of a strategic plan that will enable us to harness the potential of our members and strategic partners. 2. 2. *Capacity Building* *and continuous professional development: *through strategic partnerships with players in the local and international Internet Community and with the help of my colleagues in the executive I will endeavour to promote professional development of our members. It is my desire to encourage more young people to participate in the Internet Engineering task force activities and will plan to have more outreach activities focused on encouraging and mentoring young people to understand and participate effectively in the Internet Engineering task force. *3. 3. **Participation in regional and International activities: *to enable our members and community gain International exposure and engage proactively in the regional and International Internet arena, we will continue to participate in the East African Internet Governance Forum, Africa Internet Governance Forum as well as AFRALO, the at large community in Africa of which we are members by virtue of being an at large structure. It is my desire that we will also have an opportunity to host an edition of the Africa Internet Standards Forum as well as the INET (global meeting for Internet Society) in partnership with the African Bureau. It is my humble opinion that the experience and expertise that we have as a chapter can be used to shape growth and development of the Internet community in Africa. *4. **4. Strengthening of Strategic partnerships: *The Kenya Chapter has achieved a lot through strategic partnerships with the government of Kenya through the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Communications Authority of Kenya, Telecommunication Service providers of Kenya , the I hub, Strathmore University as well as various community based organizations. We recognise the role this Institutions continue to play in the local and regional Internet Community and will endeavour to complement their efforts to ensure the Internet is for all in Kenya As I conclude I would like to appreciate my colleagues Charles, Judy and Elizabeth whom we worked with tirelessly to get the Chapter going. I would also like to appreciate members who have played different roles in working groups such as the Kenya Internet Governance working group, Africa Internet Governance working group, UNESCO working group, World IP vs 6 day working group, Elections committee for organizing this innovative electronic vote and officers from the African Bureau and the Chapter Managers office without their efforts we would have nothing to write about. We all have a responsibility in ensuring that our country remains a leader in Internet Development on the African continent. However charity begins at home and I urge all of us to join hands and ensure that every Kenyan has access to affordable and quality internet services. To achieve this I would like to request for your vote so that we can partner in taking the Society to greater heights. Kindly visit www.isoc.or.ke for instructions on how to check in (Vote electronically) and vote for *Barrack Otieno* *Yes we can **:-)* -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277+254721325277 +254-20-2498789+254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype

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Fw: [ICANN Bad Attitude] No comment.
by Daniel Otieno Omondi 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

On Thursday, March 20, 2014 7:18 AM, Evan Leibovitch <notification+kr4mmgbaqban(a)facebookmail.com> wrote: Facebook Evan Leibovitch posted in ICANN Bad Attitude Evan Leibovitch 7:18am Mar 20 No comment. Sarah Palin pans ICANN planwww.politico.com Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Wednesday slammed the administration’s decision to withdraw its ov... View Post on Facebook · Edit Email Settings · Reply to this email to add a comment.

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Fw: [ISOC Chapters' Space] How to Deter Smartphone Thefts and Protect Your Data
by Daniel Otieno Omondi 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

On Thursday, March 20, 2014 7:44 AM, Raitme Citterio <notification+kr4mmgbaqban(a)facebookmail.com> wrote: Facebook Raitme Citterio posted in ISOC Chapters' Space Raitme Citterio 7:44am Mar 20 How to Deter Smartphone Thefts and Protect Your Datawww.ctia.org Today's average wireless users spend a lot of time texting, talking and browsing the Internet, which... View Post on Facebook · Edit Email Settings · Reply to this email to add a comment.

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Fw: [ISOC Chapters' Space] http://goo.gl/FA0hVE
by Daniel Otieno Omondi 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

On Thursday, March 20, 2014 8:17 AM, Raitme Citterio <notification+kr4mmgbaqban(a)facebookmail.com> wrote: Facebook Raitme Citterio posted in ISOC Chapters' Space Raitme Citterio 8:17am Mar 20 http://goo.gl/FA0hVE Venezuela’s New Security Agency: Watching the Web With No Judicial Oversightadvocacy.globalvoicesonline.org CESSPA, the new security agency in Venezuela, may bring yet another layer of state control over the ... View Post on Facebook · Edit Email Settings · Reply to this email to add a comment.

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Africa Union Commission's Communique on the NTIA
by Barrack Otieno 19 Mar '14

19 Mar '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Yaovi Atohoun" <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> Date: Mar 19, 2014 7:54 PM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Africa Union Commission's Communique on the NTIA To: "AfrICANN list" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Cc: Dear all, Please find attached the AUC's communique on the NTIA 's recent statement. FRANÇAIS: Bonjour a tous Prière trouver jointe la déclaration (version anglaise pour le moment ) de la Commission de l'Union Africaine suite à celle faite par le NTIA ( http://www.ntia.doc.gov/press-release/2014/ntia-announces-intent-transition… ). Thanks/Merci <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/press-release/2014/ntia-announces-intent-transition…> - Yaovi Atohoun Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager - Africa ICANN - www.icann.org Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228 Skype : yaovi.atohoun.icann _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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