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Re: [isoc_ke] [kictanet] The battle for control of Kenyan Digital airspace
by Mwendwa Kivuva 12 Feb '15

12 Feb '15

On 20 January 2015 at 17:26, Ali Hussein via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > On the side of the four media houses I believe they have a right to have a > commercial discussion with GOtv and the others since content drives > advertising revenue I tend to believe GOtv, Startimes are "aerial" providers. If I am an advertiser, and I want my audience to be KBC viewers, I would put my advert on KBC and not GOtv. In the same breadth, the "aerial" providers should not be able to dictate a user's viewing experience. If I'm viewing KBC via Startimes, at no time should I see Startimes or ElimuTV or Citizen TV related advert without me the viewer switching stations. Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya "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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Re: [isoc_ke] [kictanet] Music Copyright Owners sue ISPs for allowing Kenyans to download content illegally
by Mwendwa Kivuva 29 Jan '15

29 Jan '15

We have no "precedence" in Kenya on any intermediary liability case. It's a good move for the copyright owners to have this case brought forward and see what direction as a country we should take. This might spur players in the industry to bring legislation to parliament on the same. What has worked very effectively elsewhere was The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), a United States copyright law that implements two 1996 treaties of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This essentially entails copyright owners policing online content and issuing takedown notices. When you Google content that has takedown notices, you get this response: *In response to a complaint we received under the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act <https://www.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=1386831>, we have removed 1 result(s) from this page. If you wish, you may read the DMCA complaint <http://www.chillingeffects.org/notice.cgi?sID=10204135> that caused the removal(s) atChillingEffects.org.* *In response to a complaint we received under the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act <https://www.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=1386831>, we have removed 1 result(s) from this page. If you wish, you may read the DMCA complaint <http://www.chillingeffects.org/notice.cgi?sID=10246859> that caused the removal(s) atChillingEffects.org.* *In response to a complaint we received under the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act <https://www.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=1386831>, we have removed 1 result(s) from this page. If you wish, you may read the DMCA complaint <http://www.chillingeffects.org/notice.cgi?sID=10261005> that caused the removal(s) atChillingEffects.org.* ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya "There are some men who lift the age they inhabit, till all men walk on higher ground in that lifetime." - Maxwell Anderson On 29 January 2015 at 14:57, Mark Kipyegon via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > From a technical standpoint how feasible is it to simply blacklist sites? > > Clone sites and proxies exist to circumvent these blocks. > > > On 29/01/2015 14:48, Bernard Kioko via kictanet wrote: > > James i posted a link where high court in UK ruled those same sites be > > blocked by ISPs and that's happening. > > > > What's ur comment on that? > > On Jan 29, 2015 2:43 PM, "James Mbugua via kictanet" < > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > >> Listers, > >> > >> Hmm...I don't know why I get the feeling this is a case of throwing mud > at > >> the wall to see if it will stick. > >> > >> ISPs have never been held liable for downloading illegal content > anywhere > >> in the world. From the get go let us dispense with that. Neither will > they > >> be found so in this case. > >> > >> I remember vividly when Napster came out and also when Kazaa > >> followed....groups went after the sites not the ISPs. To this day, it is > >> piracy sites that even the FBI goes for not the likes of Comcast or > AT$T. > >> Data privacy does not allow you to start checking what your customer is > >> downloading or uploading....this is not China and getting into that > >> territory is very dangerous for people's rights. > >> > >> Let these guys do the hard work and go for the piracy sites or sue NTSA > >> for allowing bhang to be transported on our roads. > >> > >> lol > >> > >> Regards, > >> > >> James > >> > >> > >> > >> On Thu, Jan 29, 2015 at 2:30 PM, Davis Onsakia via kictanet < > >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> > >>> Will be an interesting case to keep the eye on. > >>> > >>> What is not in doubt is that the final ruling will set a very serious > >>> precedent on how to deal with copyright issues when it comes to the > Online > >>> World. > >>> > >>> Best Regards, > >>> Davis M Onsakia > >>> "One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the > >>> shore for a very long time." > >>> > >>> On 29 January 2015 at 13:46, Bernard Kioko via kictanet < > >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >>> > >>>> Reading from the article it says there is a list. > >>>> On Jan 29, 2015 1:23 PM, "Dennis Kioko" <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >>>> > >>>>> Does Kenya have necessary laws, and do the copyright holders have a > >>>>> list of infringing sites? > >>>>> > >>>>> On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 13:04 Bernard Kioko <bkioko(a)bernsoft.com> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > http://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2014/11/uk-high-court-forces-big-isps-… > >>>>>> On Jan 29, 2015 12:51 PM, "Dennis Kioko via kictanet" < > >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >>>>>> > >>>>>>> Interesting case, though I wonder how ISPs allow people to allow > >>>>>>> content illegally. Any one with some insight? > >>>>>>> > http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Music-copyright-owners-il… > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > > _______________________________________________ > 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/kivuva%40transworldaf… > > 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:[Internet Policy] ISOC and Civil Society WSIS Information sharing session, 2 March, Paris
by Barrack Otieno 29 Jan '15

29 Jan '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Constance Bommelaer" <bommelaer(a)isoc.org> Date: Jan 29, 2015 11:01 AM Subject: [Internet Policy] ISOC and Civil Society WSIS Information sharing session, 2 March, Paris To: "Internet Policy External" <InternetPolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Dear Members, On Monday, *March 2, in Paris*, the Internet Society, in collaboration with a group of Civil Society organization - Global Partners Digital (GPD), Association for Progressive Communications (APC), Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), Internet Democracy Project, and KICTANet - will be facilitating a *session focused on the WSIS+10 Overall Review*. Note that this session will be part of a larger Civil Society event. The purpose of the session will be to raise awareness of the WSIS Review process and to facilitate strategy development and coordination among the various stakeholder groups. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will also be participating. The event will be held on the margins of UNESCO's CONNECTing the Dots <http://www.unesco.org/new/en/netconference2015> conference (3-4 March, Paris). Throughout the year and as we get closer to the WSIS Review, ISOC will continue to organize similar informal sessions where the community can exchange ideas on Internet governance topics.. *ASK*: To give us an idea of interest for this event among the ISOC community, please let us know if you would be interested in attending by *RSVP-ing to * *oluouch(a)isoc.org* <oluouch(a)isoc.org> A draft agenda, background material and relevant logistical details will be circulated closer to the date. Best regards, Constance Bommelaer Senior Director, Global Policy Partnerships The Internet Society www.isoc.org _______________________________________________ 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.

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Blow as acting Konza techno city boss Catherine Adeya quits
by Mwendwa Kivuva 28 Jan '15

28 Jan '15

Listers, we should note that Catherine Adeya was one of the few active CEOs on KICTANET. http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Blow-as-acting-Konza-techno-city-boss-quit… A top official who has been at the helm of the Konza Techno City project has opted out amid claims of resource constraints and slow progress. Dr Catherine Adeya-Weya, who has been the acting chief executive officer of the Konza Technopolis Development Authority for two years, said she had decided to quit and let someone else come in and lead the project. It was, however, clear from her statements that bureaucratic tendering, resource constraints and the slow pace of takeoff had largely influenced her decision. "I just felt someone else needs to take over this project after acting for almost two years. I may have considered staying if confirmed, but I may not have wanted it. For a project of this magnitude, we require the right calibre of staff, and a proper and sufficient recurrent budget. ''What I was being paid as chief executive was less than what I used to earn in my former role in the private sector and so it is hard to attract the high calibre staff with that remuneration," Dr Adeya-Weya said at a joint press conference in Nairobi with board chairman, Mr John Ngumi, on Tuesday. *PERFORMED WELL* Mr Ngumi said Dr Adeya-We ya had performed well despite being in an acting capacity for the entire period. He, however, added that the authority was prepared to continue with the little available resources since insufficient funding was a normal challenge in all government projects. The chief executive's term was to end in February, with an option to apply when the position was announced in November last year. She, however, chose not to, sparking speculations around her withdrawal from the team she has led for months. Mr Ngumi said: "In my view, Catherine has had one of the toughest jobs. Anybody who has worked in the private sector knows how hard it is to start a startup. It is harder in the public sector where you have all manner of stakeholders, and you got to deal with constraints and criticism. "She is an example of what we should have in public service and we, as the board, would have loved her to apply. I have implored her to remain involved in Konza at advisory role to the project." ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya "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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Safaricom caps Internet Bundles sharing
by Ali Hussein 28 Jan '15

28 Jan '15

Listers I found this article extremely interesting for two key reasons:- 1. Are Safaricom customers (resellers) out-innovating the giant? Some savvy Kenyans have found a way to sell data cheaper than Safaricom. How about that? 2. Would you categorize Safaricom's behavior as Anti-Competitive or justified to ensure certain levels of 'service'? http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Safaricom-targets-data-re… Judge for yourself. Ali Hussein +254 770 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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Elimu TV
by Jane Muthiga 26 Jan '15

26 Jan '15

Dear Friends and Partners Enable a needy child/Youth access secondary education through Elimu TV. Many House Girls and young mothers can learn while at home ad do KCSE. Donate to our fundraising activity today through URL: https://secure.changa.co.ke/changa/index.php/myweb/share/3677 Jane Muthiga Executive Chairperson

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Re: [isoc_ke] isoc Digest, Vol 7, Issue 22
by Roseline Njeru 24 Jan '15

24 Jan '15

I think the 'must carry' content must cut across all setop boxes whether terrestrial, satellite or cable. On Jan 24, 2015 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: Fw: [kictanet] The battle for control of Kenyan Digital > airspace (Mwendwa Kivuva) > 2. Re: Fw: [kictanet] The battle for control of Kenyan Digital > airspace (WANGARI KABIRU) > 3. Re: Fw: [kictanet] The battle for control of Kenyan Digital > airspace (WANGARI KABIRU) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 13:23:31 +0300 > From: Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > To: Network of non- formal Educational institutions > <nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: ISOC Kenya Chapter <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke>, KICTAnet ICT Policy > Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [isoc_ke] Fw: [kictanet] The battle for control of Kenyan > Digital airspace > Message-ID: > <CAEhPqwpWF6T8G5MXf=PJ9+X= > UXbLgA2fVLTLa4Vb4ednpcQkTg(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > On 23 January 2015 at 12:02, Network of non- formal Educational > institutions <nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > > We have also been paying Signet and Startimes monthly fees for carrying > us > > and relaying our content to available free to air set boxes. > > > Jane, thank you for this. I need to understand something, do a digital > content provider like ElimuTV need to pay all digital signal providers for > them to be accessible by all set-top boxes? My understanding is if I buy > any box (say Samsutech set-top box), I will be able to watch all > non-subscription based TV stations. As per your email, it seems a content > provider has to pay all licensed digital carriers. This is is a very > expensive way of distributing content. > > Let me understand, if you only paid Signet to carry your content, I would > not be able to access it via Startimes set-top box? > > There is something fundamentally wrong with how we have structured policy > around the digital migration and we need to clearly define a set of > principles that must be adhered to by all players. > > Regards > > ______________________ > Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya > > "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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Re: [isoc_ke] [kictanet] The battle for control of Kenyan Digital airspace
by Terry Risenhoover 21 Jan '15

21 Jan '15

Television is an advertising medium as is the Internet....Facebook, Google, etc all rely on advertising. There is no free TV or free Internet. We as consumers all pay either directly or indirectly. On January 20, 2015, at 11:26 AM, Martin Gicheru via isoc <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: Here is the latest: High Court Orders NTV, Citizen, KTN To Cease Airing Ads Claiming GOtv Is Doing Illegal Business wp.me/p1qlhv-7XT On Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 6:44 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: On 20 January 2015 at 17:26, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: On the side of the four media houses I believe they have a right to have a commercial discussion with GOtv and the others since content drives advertising revenue I tend to believe GOtv, Startimes are "aerial" providers. If I am an advertiser, and I want my audience to be KBC viewers, I would put my advert on KBC and not GOtv. In the same breadth, the "aerial" providers should not be able to dictate a user's viewing experience. If I'm viewing KBC via Startimes, at no time should I see Startimes or ElimuTV or Citizen TV related advert without me the viewer switching stations. Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya "There are some men who lift the age they inhabit, till all men walk on higher ground in that lifetime." - Maxwell Anderson _______________________________________________ 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/martingicheru%40gmail… 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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The battle for control of Kenyan Digital airspace
by Mwendwa Kivuva 20 Jan '15

20 Jan '15

Some madness is brewing in the battle to control the Kenyan digital airspace. The following advert has been running after every 30 minutes in all the 4 TV stations: "Viewers do not be duped into purchasing GOTv and StarTimes pay TV set-top boxes as a means to access and watch Citizen TV, NTV, QTV, and KTN ... We are finding ways to stop this infringement of copyright, we are soon launching our own set-top boxes to distribute our free to air channels". My questions are these: 1. Do we need multiple set top boxes to watch content from the three different consortium? 2. Is it illegal to watch Citizen TV, NTV, and KTN using non-branded top boxes, or even GOTv and Startimes? 3. Is it that the 3 media houses have seen there is no way they will be able to sell the one million set top boxes they have purchased thus they want to offload electric waste to innocent Kenyan viewers? 4. Is there any Kenya willing to buy a set-top box with only 4 stations? 5. What is the stand of CA on this? Does it matter if I watch the TV using LG, Samsung, Sanyo, Greatwall, Panasonic, Sony ... because the Set-top box technology is just an extension of the TV, and anybody with a build in DVBT2 TV set will be able to watch this content without a set-top box anyway. Sincerely, ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya "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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Airtel writes to regulators over Safaricom's market share
by Ali Hussein 20 Jan '15

20 Jan '15

Listers This is interesting. Airtel Kenya has written to Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) and Competitions Authority of Kenya (CAK) asking that Safaricom be declared a dominant player in the market. Airtel Kenya, which is targeting a bigger share of the country’s voice, SMS, data and mobile-money transfer business, claims Safaricom has been using its dominance to prevent others from growing their business. It is asking the two regulators to intervene and stop the telecommunications sector’s slide into a monopoly where the market leader, allegedly has freedom to do whatever it wishes. Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000148531/airtel-writes-to… I'm curious as to what remedies there are in the act to reverse safaricom's dominance. *Ali Hussein* Tel: +254 770 906375/ 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> Blog: www.alyhussein.com Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with.

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