March 2014 - isoc - Skunkworks Site

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 11 Mar '14

11 Mar '14

Dear Members, Please find attached the call for nominations for the seats of the ISOC Kenya Chapter Executive Committee.Members who wish to contest in the elections are requested to follow the instructions contained here. Please do not hesitate to contact the Elections Committee in case of any queries. Regards, -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u Nairobi Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu>

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ISOC Ke 2014 Elections: Members Register and Voter Registration
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 11 Mar '14

11 Mar '14

Members, Please find attached, the list of members from the AMS. In order to enhance the integrity of the online voting and also to ensure that only those members who are eligible to participate in this election vote, ONLY members who check in and are qualified will receive a ballot. Also attached are instructions on voter registration. The Election Committee members are available to help with any support you may need. Regards, -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u Nairobi Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu

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Its Official - Orange is reviewing its operations in East Africa
by Ali Hussein 10 Mar '14

10 Mar '14

Listers Apologies for cross-posting. A Strategic Review is usually a euphemism for preparing to exit. I'm surprised it's taken this long for Orange to come to the conclusion that its position is no longer tenable. Even the laziest Board will eventually blanch at so much red ink.. CAK will eventually be faced with an interesting scenario... We are indeed living in interesting times.. Even as Orange is complaining of losses, I have at least five lines that haven't worked for a year despite letters from CAK asking them to explain. Is it a wonder then it is in the condition it is in? http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Orange-weighs-options-for… Ali Hussein +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein Sent from my iPad

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ELECTION RULES
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 10 Mar '14

10 Mar '14

Members, We thank you very much for your feedback on the draft rules that we sent out. Your comments have been noted and incorporated as far as possible. Attached please find the election rules that shall guide us throughout the elections. Consequently, we shall also be sending out a call for nominations and list of members as received from the ISOC AMS. The register shall be modified so at not to reveal personal information but shall contain all the names. We shall also be collating all our documents in one site for your convenience. We remain open and available for your comments and queries. Regards, -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u Nairobi Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu>

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Re: [ISOC_KE] isoc Digest, Vol 33, Issue 17
by Charles Oloo 10 Mar '14

10 Mar '14

*RE: DRAFT ELECTIONS REGULATIONS* Dear Grace and Team Congratulations for a job well done in coming up with the Draft Election Regulations, such a comprehensive guide. However, in addition, I would suggest a Policy and Communication committee, that will, handle in liaison with the executive, handle official communication and stands of on issues on behalf of the chapter. Another important office that is missing is that of Trustees. Can the commitee advice on this. I also thought it would be better if the team to briefly expalin the mandates of the various committees. For instance, it is noted that the task of the Membership Committee also include conducting elections and such matters. I also wish to think that the same committee will handle Chapter administrative, legal issues as well as resolution of any conflict within or without, to seal any loophole so that all matters relating abuse or misuse can be adequately be addressed. None the less, I had earlier proposed for the consideration of a code-of conduct (ETHICS) document to serve as a guide to chapter officers during conduct of duties or any official business. Currently, the by-laws is silent on this important etiquette. Lastly, could you possibly publish the names of the Committee who are doing this good work. Thanks Charles ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2014 19:52:57 +0300 > From: "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)" <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> > To: "isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: [ISOC_KE] DRAFT ELECTIONS REGULATIONS > Message-ID: > < > CAMwG4py3wdSMk5pYTvF7jrH+5cx65gvuwB_sacEQfkdk4yr2Ww(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Members, > As you may be aware, a committee comprising of six ISOC members was > appointed to assist with the election process for the chapter. The > committee incorporated two observers from other ISOC chapters. > > The committee has had several meetings and deliberated on our mandate. > Please find attached a document containing the Draft Election Regulations. > We request members to look at them , think about them and offer us > constructive critique. Members of the committee are here and available to > clarify any questions you may have. > > We look forward to hearing from you over this weekend and to working with > you to have take the chapter to its next phase. > > Regards, > > -- > Grace L.N. Mutung'u > Nairobi Kenya > Skype: gracebomu > Twitter: @Bomu > > <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu> >

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DRAFT ELECTIONS REGULATIONS
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 10 Mar '14

10 Mar '14

Members, As you may be aware, a committee comprising of six ISOC members was appointed to assist with the election process for the chapter. The committee incorporated two observers from other ISOC chapters. The committee has had several meetings and deliberated on our mandate. Please find attached a document containing the Draft Election Regulations. We request members to look at them , think about them and offer us constructive critique. Members of the committee are here and available to clarify any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you over this weekend and to working with you to have take the chapter to its next phase. Regards, -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u Nairobi Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu>

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Re: [ISOC_KE] isoc Digest, Vol 33, Issue 20
by Charles Oloo 10 Mar '14

10 Mar '14

Re: DRAFT ELECTIONS REGULATIONS Dear Grace n Team Sorry but I forgot this. one of the rules to vote is that one must ordinarily reside in Kenya. We have many chapter members in the diaspora, who would wish to be actively involved albeit remotely, more than those who reside locally. Cant we consider to give them an opportunity, to use the internet to help us harness the technology, to participate in any activity, if they are capable and willing, since the development and use of the Internet is one of our core objects. Charles On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 12:00 PM, <isoc-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Send isoc mailing list submissions to > isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > isoc-request(a)lists.my.co.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > isoc-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of isoc digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: DRAFT ELECTIONS REGULATIONS (Kivuva) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2014 23:49:52 -0800 > From: Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > To: "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)" <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [ISOC_KE] DRAFT ELECTIONS REGULATIONS > Message-ID: > < > CAEhPqwr1BDWMSg+xeDXouE0nEc2KgThxjswc74ObFj68h7O3ug(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > The election regulations are in order. That is Good word Grace and Team. > > On 07/03/2014, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > @ Ronald, > > The By-Laws have provisions for re-election in the case of resignation > or a > > leader becoming incapacitated. In such a case, the whole community would > be > > involved in the decision. > > I am not with my computer at the moment but will send you the by laws > ASAP. > > > > > > > > 2014-03-08 4:40 GMT+03:00 Ronald Ojino <ronojinx(a)gmail.com>: > > > >> Thanks for the good work by Grace and team, > >> - Just to add to Kelvin's second question (as the 1st is already > answered > >> in the attached doc), what happens if an elected official is > >> incapacitated > >> for one reason or another? > >> Regards, > >> Ronald Ojino > >> > >> > >> On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 2:16 AM, Kelvin Githira > >> <kelvin(a)skysys.co.ke>wrote: > >> > >>> 1. When will you publish the list of candidates and the positions they > >>> wish to contest > >>> > >>> 2. Resides in kenya ? What happens to the people who are members and > are > >>> out of the country for one year in school or members of isoc who work > in > >>> Uganda ? Please clarify this. > >>> > >>> Sent from my iPhone > >>> > >>> On Mar 7, 2014, at 5:27 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > >>> wrote: > >>> > >>> Hi Grace and team, > >>> > >>> Congratulations the regulations are ok in my opinion. > >>> > >>> Best Regards > >>> > >>> > >>> On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 7:52 PM, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) > >>> <nmutungu(a)gmail.com > >>> > wrote: > >>> > >>>> Members, > >>>> As you may be aware, a committee comprising of six ISOC members was > >>>> appointed to assist with the election process for the chapter. The > >>>> committee incorporated two observers from other ISOC chapters. > >>>> > >>>> The committee has had several meetings and deliberated on our mandate. > >>>> Please find attached a document containing the Draft Election > >>>> Regulations. > >>>> We request members to look at them , think about them and offer us > >>>> constructive critique. Members of the committee are here and available > >>>> to > >>>> clarify any questions you may have. > >>>> > >>>> We look forward to hearing from you over this weekend and to working > >>>> with you to have take the chapter to its next phase. > >>>> > >>>> Regards, > >>>> > >>>> -- > >>>> Grace L.N. Mutung'u > >>>> Nairobi Kenya > >>>> Skype: gracebomu > >>>> Twitter: @Bomu > >>>> > >>>> <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu> > >>>> > >>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>> isoc mailing list > >>>> isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > >>>> > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> Barrack O. Otieno > >>> +254721325277 > >>> +254-20-2498789 > >>> Skype: barrack.otieno > >>> http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> isoc mailing list > >>> isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > >>> > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> isoc mailing list > >>> isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured > >> that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> isoc mailing list > >> isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > >> > >> > > > > > > -- > > Grace L.N. Mutung'u > > Nairobi Kenya > > Skype: gracebomu > > Twitter: @Bomu > > > > <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu> > > > > > -- > ______________________ > Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya > twitter.com/lordmwesh > .co.ke OFFER @ Ksh1000+VAT, > .me.ke OFFER @Ksh250+VAT, while stocks last > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > > > End of isoc Digest, Vol 33, Issue 20 > ************************************ > -- Charles Oluoch Oloo Innovative Web Applications Developer Tel: +254-721-909757, 738-275001 Alt. E-mail: coloo(a)kefri.org

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Facebook and drones for free internet in africa
by Kelvin Githira 09 Mar '14

09 Mar '14

Facebook targets africa with universal access to 3g internet access for free after it struck a deal to acquire solar powered drones to beam signals. However this is subject to aero space licence to fly the drones above flight paths in africa. This is targeted to be launched in 2015 , worth noting that google too is testing a similar concept. Intresting to see how we all adopt into this. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 9, 2014, at 1:31 AM, edwin kamau <edwinkamau2009(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > in my opinion, this would be good for the populous but not for the telcos, in as much as VOIP does not have very high bandwidth requirements, i don't think that phone companies would be willing to would implement QOS to meet the demand, after all, this would mean losing a very large market to internet companies, who are already biting into their profits by offering almost free texting services. if they do, on the other hand, the prices for internet services would rise significantly. > > >> On Sun, Mar 9, 2014 at 8:29 AM, Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Kelvin, >> >> It is not entirely impossible to reach someone who is offline on the first attempt via Skype, viber, whatsapp(?) >> >> It would simply be a matter of the service provider setting up an additional call leg that kicks across to the PSTN in case a Internet based callee is unavaible/doesn't answer. The caller experience would probably consist of a voice prompt to confirm that they want to attempt a call to a conventional phone, which might carry some costs. >> >> Best regards, >> >> Brian >> >> >>> On Saturday, March 8, 2014, Kelvin Githira <kelvin(a)skysys.co.ke> wrote: >>> Why has google voice and skype never achieved its optimum ? >>> >>> What makes this facebook voice to be difrent ? Yes opens up spectrums , increases use of voip but again what happens when the person you calling is offline on facebook ? What happens when we call some one on skype and its not answered ? Or on viber ? We go back to traditional way making calls. >>> >>> Unless there is somehow it connects the call when the user is logged out ( which is impossible) its just anothet average product. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Mar 8, 2014, at 2:20 PM, Stephen Munguti <kamitu.sm(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> here i was thinking that most voice is already over ip >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 4:18 PM, John Gitau <jgitau(a)mymail.co.ke> wrote: >>>> Data rates going up, spectrum issues, congestion etc all those are technical issues , there are ready solutions for those, Easy to resolve. The point is most voice will be over ip even for us. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPad >>>> >>>>> On 7 Mar 2014, at 14:00, Kelvin Githira <kelvin(a)skysys.co.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> And data rates will go high. (On phones and tabs using cellular data ) >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>>> On Mar 7, 2014, at 3:30 AM, Stephen Munguti <kamitu.sm(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> So finally we will be able to install whatsapp on our PCs and Tablets (Those without sim cards, I had find a workaround before getting it to work on my tab). >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Mar 6, 2014 at 7:24 AM, John Gitau <jgitau(a)mymail.co.ke> wrote: >>>>>> Voice over whatsapp is coming. Along with integration to Facebook chat for it to not just be for phones. At 19b you think it's just for our chats and pictures? >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>>> >>>>>>> On 3 Mar 2014, at 12:50, Stephen Munguti <kamitu.sm(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Voice is a different ball game to SMS. SMS/Chat require no quality of service, they get there when they get there. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Whatsapp needs to realize that the only way its voice calls can be of any quality is if the mobile Carrier themselves have capacity and at the same time are able and willing to prioritize their voice traffic. Unlike skype, whatsapp can only be installed on phones and therefore is totally dependent on the people it is trying to compete. Based on that alone i think the article below is way off. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140226190247-71871-whatsapp-fa… >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Best Regards, >>>>>>> Stephen Munguti. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> +254720425104 >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> eanog mailing list >>>>>>> eanog(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/eanog >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> eanog mailing list >>>>>> eanog(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/eanog >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> >>>>>> Best Regards, >>>>>> Stephen Munguti. >>>>>> >>>>>> +254720425104 >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> eanog mailing list >>>>>> eanog(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/eanog >>>>> ________________________________ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> eanog mailing list >> eanog(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/eanog > > _______________________________________________ > eanog mailing list > eanog(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/eanog

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Cyber dust
by Kelvin Githira 08 Mar '14

08 Mar '14

How does the below change the way information is intercepted either by "goverments" , hackers and to an extent providers ? A new app released in the App Store this week allows users to send texts, photos and other information and then erases all information shared by the app's users. "Cyber Dust is the newest and hottest way to chat," the app's description reads. "Don't leave a trail of everything you say. Messages disappear forever and cannot be traced. Send safe, secure & fully encrypted messages. Don't limit yourself to sending only self destructing photos when you can have entire conversations with text, photos, stickers and more." Features in Cyber Dust include: fully encrypted messages that are deleted forever, send and red confirmations, screenshot detection and will soon send videos. Cyber dust is created by a company called Mention Mobile, which is owned by billionaire investor, and owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban. The "Shark Tank" creator posted on Facebook this week announcing the launch of Cyber Dust, along with asking his followers what they thought of the new app. "Check out cyber dust, the new better way to message from one of my companies," Cuban wrote. "Let me know what u think." Hours later, and after many complaints from Android phone users, Cuban said: "Thanks for all the comments on cyber dust. An Android version is coming soon! Until then if you have an iPhone try it and let me know what you think!" Cyber Dust is free to download requires iOS 6.1 or later and 15.6 MB. To learn more about Cyber Dust, click here. Sent from my iPhone

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] NEWS RELEASE : Internet Exchange Point Launched on 7 March 2014 in Windhoek, Namibia
by Barrack Otieno 08 Mar '14

08 Mar '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Betel Hailu <hailu(a)isoc.org> Date: Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 5:12 PM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] NEWS RELEASE : Internet Exchange Point Launched on 7 March 2014 in Windhoek, Namibia To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Dear all, Please find the press release on the IXP launched on 7 March 2014 in Windhoek, Namibia. *Internet Exchange Point Launched on 7 March 2014 in Windhoek, Namibia* IXP launch supported by the Internet Society [Windhoek, Namibia - March 7 2014] The Windhoek Internet Exchange Point (WIXP) was successfully launched on 7 March 2014 in Windhoek, Namibia. WIXP was formally inaugurated by H.E. Hon. Stanley Simataa, Deputy Minister of ICT and H.E. Dr. Elham M.A Ibrahim, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, African Union Commission. Also present at the opening were Mr. Mbeuta Ua-Ndjarakana, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of ICT; Dr. Dawit Bekele, Director African Bureau for the Internet Society; Mr. Frans Ndoroma, Managing Director of Telecom Namibia; Mr. Schalk Erasmus, Chairperson of Namibia's IXP Association and Mr. Nishal Goburdhan from AFRINIC. It is envisioned that the WIXP will serve as a catalyst for innovation and development of Internet services and applications in Namibia. The IXP will support Government efforts to implement E-government services, and lower the cost of developing local hosting and application development. The presence of the IXP will improve local Internet resilience by eliminating the dependence on international connectivity for local Internet services and Internet-based communications. "Maximizing ICT development must go on. We are only at the beginning...I look forward to the growth of the IXP in Namibia and for it to be at the service of the Namibian citizens," said H.E. Dr. Elham M.A. Ibrahim, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, African Union Commission during the inauguration ceremony. Accordingly, Hon. Stanley Simataa, Deputy Minister of ICT, noted that "The Namibian public will hopefully enjoy Internet services that are deliberately more secure, affordable and faster and one should applaud to all of the ISPs who took advantage to connect to this IXP. " In his remarks at the WIXP launch, Dr. Dawit Bekele, Director of the African Regional Bureau of the Internet Society, said, "The inauguration of WIXP brings a great sense of satisfaction for the Internet Society as this is a result of continuous dedication and hard work aimed at building strong communities of practice and at keeping Africa's local traffic local." Dr. Bekele further noted, "IXPs bring additional benefits to the local Internet environment as they are essential to facilitate a robust domestic ICT sector. They help make online services equally accessible to all local users." Dr. Bekele extended his congratulations to the Namibian people and government, including all stakeholders for their concerted efforts in making WIXP a reality. Ziege Willemse, Chief Systems Administrator, Ministry of ICT, added, "AXIS was not only able to deliver the expertise and guidance that was essential to the realization of this project, but it was also successful in bringing all stakeholders of the IXP to work, which was critical for the successful establishment of WIXP." WIXP will be managed by the IXP Association of Namibia that was established as a non-profit organisation in order to manage the IXP using the multi-stakeholder process. On the day of the launch 5 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) connected to the IXP and started exchanging traffic among themselves. The remaining ISPs are expected to connect in the coming weeks. WIXP was established with the support of the African Internet Exchange System (AXIS), a project of the African Union implemented by the Internet Society. AXIS organized an IXP best practices workshop in Namibia from 23-25 October 2012 where 21 experts participated, and a hands-on technical training for 16 engineers, 11-15 March 2013. The Ministry of ICT of the Republic of Namibia hosted the workshops and AFRINIC contributed by providing the facilitator. The subsequent collaboration between interested parties has led to this successful initiative, which is expected to lead to positive results for the sector and the country. The Internet Society's Africa Interconnection and Traffic Exchange programme has been actively supporting the development of IXPs to boost local and regional interconnection. The programme aims to have 80% of Internet traffic exchanged in Africa by 2020, keeping local traffic local. This objective has been boosted by the appointment of the Internet Society to implement the African Union's African Internet Exchange System (AXIS) programme. For more information on AXIS, visit http://pages.au.int/axis *About the Internet Society* The Internet Society is the trusted independent source for Internet information and thought leadership from around the world. With its principled vision and substantial technological foundation, the Internet Society promotes open dialogue on Internet policy, technology, and future development among users, companies, governments, and other organizations. Working with its members and Chapters around the world, the Internet Society enables the continued evolution and growth of the Internet for everyone. For more information, visit www.internetsociety.org Media Contact: Betel Hailu, hailu(a)isoc.org _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann -- 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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