May 2014 - isoc - Skunkworks Site

Fwd: [bestbits] (Brazil) Global Internet Policy Fellowship Program
by Mwendwa Kivuva 31 May '14

31 May '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Carolina Rossini <carolina.rossini(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, 30 May 2014 13:41:19 -0400 Subject: [bestbits] (Brazil) Global Internet Policy Fellowship Program To: "<bestbits(a)lists.bestbits.net> bestbits(a)lists.bestbits.net&gt" <bestbits(a)lists.bestbits.net> *Rio Institute for Technology & Society (ITSrio.org)* *Global Internet Policy Fellowship Program - July 2014* *Program overview* The Rio Institute of Technology and Society (ITS) invites researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, as well as professionals working with technology policy to apply to its Global Policy Fellowship Program and spend three weeks in Brazil at ITS. ITS is a leading research institute in Brazil in technology policy, affiliated with the Rio de Janeiro State University. More info at www.itsrio.org. Our Global Fellows will have the unique opportunity to work with the team who conceived and developed the landmark "Marco Civil" legislation, a bill protecting fundamental rights, including privacy, net neutrality and freedom of expression, approved as law in Brazil in April 2014. The ITS Fellowship Program will offer the opportunity for those interested in internet and technology policy to deepen their knowledge about the Brazilian technology context. We prepared an intensive 3-week program for our fellows, which include visits to the biggest technology companies operating in Brazil, the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee (CGI.br) and visits to São Paulo and Brasília, including representatives from the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Culture and Congressmen who are advocating for policies related to internet and technology. Fellows will also be expected to present at least one public seminar, organized in partnership with ITS. Suggested topics can include: broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and creativity, consumer privacy, open government, government surveillance, data security, data innovation, freedom of expression, democracy and technology and human rights. Fellows will also have the chance to participate in the preparations of one international seminar on the topic of "democracy and technology" that ITS is organizing. *Who should apply?* We are looking for students, researchers, and professionals who are following the debates in the public policy field, and who want to spend part of their summer/winter in Brazil, learning about Internet policy. Students, researchers and professionals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. For the selection processes, please send us: · Your complete academic and professional resume, including your Linkedin profile and other online references you want us to consider; · A 1-page personal statement about your motivations to work in Brazil; · A brief work description of your experience with technology policy; · Proposal for a public presentation of your work; · Skills in Portuguese are not required All documents must be sent in one single e-mail message to itsrio(a)itsrio.org, with the subject "Global Fellows Application" *Our Fellowship Package includes:* - Intensive 3-week program for the fellows - Air tickets to São Paulo and Brasília - Accommodation in São Paulo and Brasília during our visits - Shared office space at our headquarters for three weeks - A visit to a "samba" music club will also be organized, but is not mandatory *Our Fellowship Package does not include:* - International Traveling to and from Brazil; - Accommodation for the three weeks in Rio de Janeiro, where our program takes place. Our team will provide tips and information about how to find accommodation in the city during that time. *Relevant Dates:* Applications deadline: June 24th, 2014 Announcement of fellows by e-mail: June 30th 2014 Fellowship Program will start July 21st, and will finish in August 8th, 2014 *About ITS:* The mission of the Rio Institute for Technology & Society is to ensure that Brazil responds creatively and appropriately to the opportunities provided by technology in the digital age, and that the potential benefits are broadly shared across society. Through its legal, social, economic and cultural dimensions of technology, ITS advocates for legal and regulatory measures which protect privacy, freedom of expression and access to knowledge. ITS also offers innovative training and education to individuals and institutions willing to understand the promises and challenges of new technologies. Lastly, ITS aims to strengthen the voice of Brazil, Latin America and the Global South in international debates on technology and its regulation. -- -- *Carolina Rossini * *Vice President, International Policy* *Public Knowledge* *http://www.publicknowledge.org/ <http://www.publicknowledge.org/>* + 1 6176979389 | skype: carolrossini | @carolinarossini -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh The best athletes never started as the best athletes. You have to think anyway, so why not think big? - Donald Trump. "You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take." - Wayne Gretzky. Tackle the biggest frog first. I will persist until I succeed - Og Mandino.

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INVITATION TO TENDER FOR IT EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES - MAY 2014
by Ephraim Percy Kenyanito 29 May '14

29 May '14

The East African Community Secretariat in Arusha, Tanzania just officially opened a call for Tenders on IT Equipments and Services today. Incase you are interested, you could apply, please see more information on EAC Tenders page here: http://eac.int/index.php?option=com_docman&Itemid=187 Best Regards, *Ephraim Percy Kenyanito*

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Call for volunteer to update KIGF website www.kenyaigf.or.ke
by Mwendwa Kivuva 28 May '14

28 May '14

The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) working group is calling for a volunteer to help update the Kenya IGF website for this years IGF (2014) www.kenyaigf.or.ke You can reply to this list or write directly to the ISOC email info(a)isoc.or.ke Warm Regards, ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya Secretary, KIGF Working Group / Internet Society "There are some men who lift the age they inhabit, till all men walk on higher ground in that lifetime." - Maxwell Anderson

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Fwd: [kictanet] .ke DNSSec Training
by Barrack Otieno 27 May '14

27 May '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Toilem Poriot via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Tue, May 27, 2014 at 11:56 AM Subject: [kictanet] .ke DNSSec Training To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com Dear Members, KeNIC in collaboration with TESPOK and ISOC-KE is pleased to invite you for DNSSec training on 12th to 13th June, 2014 at Corner Affair Bistro, Raphta Road, Westland. The training will assist in the deployment of DNSSec in Kenya. KeNIC has already deployed DNSSec on .KE root (Phase 1) and is in the final stages of deploying DNSSec on Second Level Domains (SLD's e.g co.ke, .or.keetc) As we approach the final stage of DNSSec deployment which is the .KE DNSSec deployment through registrars, it is important that .KE registrars and local ISP's familiarize with DNSSec. This training will equip registrars with the necessary skills in deploying and managing DNSSec. For more information and registration please visit http://training.kenic.or.ke/ Registration is open until 7th June 2014. You are kindly encouraged to register online for planning purposes. Please note that the training is Free. Kindly sign up for this training as we have limited space *NB: KINDLY CARRY YOUR LAPTOPS AS THE TRAINING WILL BE MAINLY HANDS-ON (PRACTICAL)* Training Theme and Agenda: *Day 1**Topic* Session 1Intro/welcome DNS basicsSession 2DNS basics (cont'd) Software overviewSession 3Lab intro Lab: Setup BIND caching Lab: Hands-on DNS Lab: Create a zone(Zone delegation) Lab: NSD config Lab: Unbound configSession 4LoggingSession 5Intro to DNSSEC Problems in the DNS*Day 2**Topic*Session 1DNSSEC (cont'd)Session 2Signing hands-onSession 3Lab: DNSSEC signing with BIND Lab: Manual rollover Lab: Inline signingSession 4DNSSEC DesignSession 5DNSSEC: Sensible Signing ParametersSession 6Lab: OpenDNSSEC OpenDNSSECSession 7Lab: Rollover Closing Your attendance will be highly appreciated. *Kind Regards* *Toilem Poriot Godwin:* *Technical Manager* [E] toilem(a)kenic.or.ke <paul(a)kenic.or.ke>/[W] www.kenic.or.ke/[TW] twitter.com/kenictld/ [Blog]kenic.or.ke/blog [F] 4450087 /[M] +254 733 790 073, [T] +254 20 2324686, 4450057/8/ Box 1461 - 00606, Nairobi *Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ‘em — *WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE *KE**NIC** - Where the Internet starts in Kenya! dot **K**E** for Every Name in Kenya!* _______________________________________________ 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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Exciting line-up at Broadcast, Film & Music Africa, KICC, Monday 26 - Tuesday 27 May
by Sean Moroney 25 May '14

25 May '14

Dear Colleague, There are great educational and networking opportunities at this year's BFMA, starting 9am tomorrow (Monday) at KICC. The programme is attached. Attendance is free, and registration starts from 7.30am. We also have an exciting music programme in the BFMA music concert that will run from 5.30-9pm. The line-up is attached. I look forward to seeing you there. Regards, Sean Moroney Chairman AITEC Africa seanm(a)aitecafrica.com<mailto:seanm@aitecafrica.com> UK Tel: +44(0)1480-880774 UK Mobile: +44(0)7973-499224 Ghana Mobile: +233(0)57-0445059 Kenya Mobile: +254(0)721-845674 Nigeria Mobile: +234(0)701-196-1413 Mozambique Mobile: +258-820880583 Skype: seanmoroney seanm(a)aitecafrica.com<mailto:seanmoroneyseanm@aitecafrica.com> www.aitecafrica.com<http://aitecafrica.com/> [cid:image005.jpg@01CEB2F3.0495DB50]<http://aitecafrica.com/event/view/95> [twitter]<https://twitter.com/aitecafrica> [facebook (2)] <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aitec-Africa/143207745706922?ref=ts&fref=ts> Our Events: Our Events: Broadcast, Film & Music Africa - Nairobi<http://aitecafrica.com/event/view/112> Africa Media Business Exchange - Nairobi<http://aitecafrica.com/event/view/113> AITEC Banking and Mobile Money West Africa - Accra<http://aitecafrica.com/event/view/114> AITEC Banking and Mobile Money West Africa - Lagos<http://aitecafrica.com/event/view/105> Chama Investment Summit - Nairobi<http://www.aitecafrica.com/> AITEC Banking & Mobile Money COMESA - Nairobi<http://aitecafrica.com/event/view/116> eGov - Nairobi<http://aitecafrica.com/event/view/121> AITEC East Africa ICT Summit - Nairobi<http://aitecafrica.com/event/view/120> AITEC Southern Africa ICT Summit - Maputo<http://aitecafrica.com/event/view/126> Aitec Banking and Mobile Money - Uganda<http://www.aitecafrica.com/> AITEC Africa is the trading name of AITEC Conferences Limited registered in England and Wales.Company registration number: 4698475

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Re: [ISOC_KE] [kictanet] Kenya Internet Governance Forum call for Themes and Panelists
by Mwendwa Kivuva 22 May '14

22 May '14

Although the IGF model as envisioned is not a decision making model, the Kenya IGF has been praised even at UN level where the output has been touted as a model to emulate because some of the decisions have gone ahead and implemented at the national level. A good example is the Article 10 of the constitution where Multi-stakeholderism has been embraced in the constitution and all stakeholders are consulted in national issues. As an example, we have seen CAK (CCK) call for public consultation in the National Cyber Security Framework and the proposed changes at KENIC. Most government Authorities have representation of several stakeholders and the Kenyan consumer has a say in matters of policy. Article 10 National Values and principles of Governance 2. The national values and principles of governance include : (a) patriotism, national unity, sharing and devolution of power, the rule of law, democracy and participation of the people. (b) human dignity, equity, social inclusiveness, equality, human rights, non-discrimination and protection of the marginalised. So let us not loose hope. The IGF might be a talk shop, but the outcome has a positive bearing to our society. And talking is not necessarily a bad thing because consensus on contemporary issues is reached after engagement. It's my hope that we can have as an inclusive discussion as possible where all stakeholders feel they are participating on equal footing. Warm Regards -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh

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Fw: This is so typical
by Daniel Otieno Omondi 22 May '14

22 May '14

FYI... --- On Wed, 5/21/14, Evan Greer <info(a)list.fightforthefuture.org> wrote: > From: Evan Greer <info(a)list.fightforthefuture.org> > Subject: This is so typical > To: dottocomp(a)yahoo.com > Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 5:11 PM > > > > > > > #yiv7117256385 p { > margin:1em 0;} > > _filtered #yiv7117256385 { > > line-height:19px !important;} > > #yiv7117256385 img .filtered99999 { > width:320px !important;height:48px !important;} > > #yiv7117256385 table .filtered99999 { > width:150px !important;} > > #yiv7117256385 img .filtered99999 { > width:120px !important;height:79px !important;} > > #yiv7117256385 img .filtered99999 { > width:120px !important;height:22px !important;} > > #yiv7117256385 table .filtered99999 { > width:320px !important;padding:5px !important;} > #yiv7117256385 > > > > Yesterday, > Congress sold you out. > House leadership watered down their version of the USA > Freedom Act with an amendment that creates vast new > loopholes for the NSA. The new version will allow most bulk > government surveillance to continue -- and it might even > make it worse [1]. > > > We > can’t trust the government to solve this problem. But > we knew that already, so we have a plan. It’s time to > Reset the Net. > > > The > crazy thing is, the USA Freedom Act was already just a baby > step in the right direction. > Fight for the Future hesitated to throw our full support > behind it because we felt it didn’t go nearly far > enough to reign in the NSA, and left activists, journalists, > and people outside the U.S. vulnerable. > > > This > new, weakened version of the bill is an insult to the > millions of people worldwide who have spoken out calling for > an end to abusive government spying. > And so-called privacy champions in Congress are saying this > is the best “we’re going to get.” > [2] > > > I > mean, we’re not surprised, but think about that: after > the most lurid and earth-shattering leaks in the history of > the NSA, this is the best Congress can do. > Seriously? > > > If > this is the best they can do, we need to take matters into > our own hands. Let’s do everything in our power to > make spying harder. It’s time to take our privacy > back. > > > This > just goes to show that, when you settle for a mediocre > reform bill, you’ll get an even worse one. > We > need to push onward and continue to grow the movement > against mass surveillance until we can’t be ignored. > > > > On > June 5th, the anniversary of the first NSA story leaked by > whistleblower Edward Snowden, thousands of people, > companies, and tons of your favorite websites, will harness > their collective power to strengthen the security of the web > through technology and mass action. Together, we’ll > encourage mass adoption of easy-to-use encryption tools that > directly interfere in dragnet surveillance, and tech > companies and websites will announce a cascade of security > improvements that protect users’ basic rights and make > mass surveillance much harder. > > > Everyone > has a role to play. Click here to help Reset the > Net. > > > Today > everyone should be feeling outrage that those in power in > Washington, DC continue to ignore the overwhelming public > cry for an end to mass surveillance. But we need to channel > that outrage into action that will really work. > > > See > you on June 5th when we Reset the Net. > > > Onward, > -Evan, > Tiffiniy, and Holmes > Fight > for the Future > > > P.S. > Many of you have been asking us what comes next in the fight > for net neutrality after our successful > encampment outside the FCC. > We’re planning the next m > oves, so stay tuned! And if you want to send a message to > the FCC right now,you > can do it here. > > > ------------------- > > Want more awesome more often? > > *Like > us on Facebook > *Follow > us on Twitter > > *Keep > us fighting, chip in what you can. > > You can unsubscribe > here. Problems unsubscribing? Go > here. > > > > > >

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Minutes of the ISOC Kenya Chapter members meeting held on 10th may
by Mwendwa Kivuva 22 May '14

22 May '14

Greetings members, the community mailing list has been offline for 5 days hence the delay. Internet Society Kenyan Chapter held a well attended Members meeting on 10th May 2014. The minutes are available on the Chapter website on the Link below http://isoc.or.ke/minutes-of-members-meeting-of-10th-may-2014/ The PDF Version: http://isoc.or.ke/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Minutes-of-the-Internet-Societ… Sincerely, ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya Secretary, Internet Society Kenya Chapter.

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Kenya Internet Governance Forum call for Themes and Panelists
by Mwendwa Kivuva 21 May '14

21 May '14

The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) working group was formed on 10th May 2014. The IGF has tentatively been scheduled for Thursday 3rd July 2014. The venue shall be communicated later. The Working Group is inviting all stakeholders to participate in the IGF process. You are therefore requested to propose Themes, Sub-themes/Topics, and panelists for the IGF. So far, the suggested Themes and Sub-themes are: Suggested Theme ----- Connecting Counties for Enhanced Multistakeholder Internet Governance. Suggested Sub-themes. --------- 1. Data Protection Act and Privacy 2. Human rights 3. Improving quality and cost of Internet (Access) 4. Cyber Security, 5. Net Neutrality, 6. Diversity, Equal participation of all stakeholders, based on the "multi stakeholder" policy development model. 7. The Integrated Public Safety Communication and Surveillance System. 8. Internet as and engine for growth and development Your active participation is highly appreciated. The Ninth Annual IGF Meeting will be held in Istanbul, Turkey on 2-5 September 2014. The output of our National, Regional and Continental IGF will feed into the Global IGF. The Global IGF Theme is: Connecting Continents for Enhanced Multistakeholder Internet Governance Global IGF Proposed Sub Themes: 1. Policies enabling Access 2. Content Creation, Dissemination and Use 3. Internet as engine for growth & development 4. IGF & The Future of the Internet ecosystem 5. Enhancing Digital Trust 6. Internet and Human Right 7. Critical Internet Resources 8. Emerging Issues Please distribute widely this call for Topics and Panelists. Sincerely Mwendwa Kivuva. Secretary, KIGF Working Group / Internet Society

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ICANN begins allocating remaining blocks of IPv4 addresses to 5 Regional Internet Registries:
by Kelvin Githira 20 May '14

20 May '14

https://www.icann.org/resources/press-material/release-2-2014-05-20-en

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