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Re: [isoc_ke] [kictanet] Fwd: What Was Mark Zuckerberg Up To On His Visits To Kenya And Nigeria?
by WANGARI KABIRU 09 Sep '16

09 Sep '16

Blessed Furahi Day! In the same light, in Africa,the Chief does not just stroll about. More so, when the Chief's entourage by-passes your homestead and you are the known village elder....certainly this is taken with a pinch of salt and your goose is cooked (or cooking)! On the tech business front, we certainly expect to hear more on the connection with mobile money that he is said to have come to learn more about. This is the substantive discussion for the tech community. We acknowledge the talent and acumen that would attract such a high profile visitor into any country. PS: Happy Anniversary and house warming In other important news, it is a good welcome to one of Africa's business leader and philanthropist; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2000214799/econet-boss-among… Be blessed. 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". -------------------------------------------- On Wed, 7/9/16, Ebele Okobi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Subject: Re: [kictanet] Fwd: What Was Mark Zuckerberg Up To On His Visits To Kenya And Nigeria? To: wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: "Ebele Okobi" <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com>, "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Wednesday, 7 September, 2016, 15:16 Unfortunately, the premise of this article is false, completely. Facebook is NOT trying to beam internet directly to consumers. As I have stated multiply-we are not interested in becoming an operator. That is not our business model. Express WiFi, the project for which the satellite was meant to provide back haul, depends on partnerships with local ISPs and operators, who will remain the locally licensed entities servicing consumers. Facebook only provides back haul, technology and investment in local entrepreneurs, etc. As you will note from the first partnership launched in Africa-we launched in Nigeria, with Coollink, a Nigerian ISP. It would be useful for all if, given that this group has direct access to me, people fact checked before writing articles that do a disservice to readers because they misinform. I would be absolutely delighted to provide details about Express WiFi and any other connectivity initiatives. As always, I remain happy to answer any and all questions, on or off-thread. Do note, however, that I am trying to take this week off-we are moving house and my husband and I are celebrating 14 years of marriage! I am trying to actually step away from work, to ensure at least 14 more, so there may be a delay in replies until next week. ;-) Best! Ebele Ebele Okobi | Public Policy Director, Africa m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 10 Brock Street | London | NW1 3FG ebeleokobi(a)fb.com On Sep 7, 2016, at 1:01 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hi Ebele, Many thanks for the wonderfull effort in bringing Mark to Kenya, it is good to get the varied feedback from the Community since it will inform how to structure his next visit. Here is another one https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.nation.co.ke_oped_b… Best Regards On 9/5/16, Ebele Okobi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: As my brethren would say-pele o! So sorry, o! One always hates to disappoint. It could have only been one country-but we wanted to go to Nairobi even if only during the short time we had. I was asked if it would be better not to go at all, but I thought, and still do believe, a short time in Nairobi is better than no time in Nairobi. I hope you agree? And I also hope you take the point that this group has already been (and there are quite a few on this thread who are consistently and substantively engaged on all sorts of critical topics with Facebook) and will continue to be involved in issues beyond the choice of social enterprise to select for that visit. While a visit from Mark is flashy and a press magnet, that isn't necessarily where or when the real work gets done. Best, Ebele Ebele Okobi | Public Policy Director, Africa m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315<tel:+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> 10 Brock Street | London<x-apple-data-detectors://0/1> | NW1 3FG ebeleokobi(a)fb.com<mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com> [6F376569-CC77-422B-BAD3-794055B1E02B] On Sep 5, 2016, at 4:38 PM, Timothy- Coach- Oriedo <timoriedo(a)gmail.com<mailto:timoriedo@gmail.com>> wrote: Thank you Ebele for clarifying. The listers are feeling forlorn. Am however sure there is going to be a next time. We count ourselves privileged to have you in this group and we hope we will have the privilege to be involved in a somewhat larger extent beyond proposing which social enterprises are born and bred in Kenya ;-) Thank you though for taking time to respond to our queries and pass our regards. <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__about.me_timoriedo-3Fp…> [https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__thumbs.about.me_thumbn… ] Coach Timothy Oriedo about.me/timoriedo Timothy Oriedo ICF Certified Business Coach|Chartered Marketer Technology|Media|Telecom Expert Cell +254 722816171 Skype: timoriedo about.me/Timoriedo<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__about.me_Timoriedo&d=DQ…> On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 6:29 PM, Ebele Okobi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: Time was the only reason-had we time enough, I would have loved to have him do similar events in Nairobi. And what about Kigali, or Dakar, or Accra or Kinshasa? But of course, per my response earlier-that event is not the only way to engage with Facebook. Obviously, I can't compete with my oga at the top for star power, but I can absolutely ensure that views are seriously considered by the right people. Best, Ebele Ebele Okobi | Public Policy Director, Africa m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315<tel:+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> 10 Brock Street | London | NW1 3FG ebeleokobi(a)fb.com<mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com> [6F376569-CC77-422B-BAD3-794055B1E02B] On Sep 5, 2016, at 4:15 PM, Ahmed Mohamed Maawy via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: Yes, just to add. A lot less focus was given to the role Kenya plays in the eco-system. It being one of the most important chess pieces in the Internet Space for the Northern Corridor - from undersea cables to disruptive new initiatives being launched to target the entire region that will shape the Internet for the next 500 million. Lets not dig deep into this anyway. Obviously considering we can not underesimate Nigerias role, was there any specific reason the larger demographic did not get to interact 1:1 with Zuckerberg so that we could pick him mind a bit more? #JustAsking On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 6:04 PM, eshuchi.richard--- via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: Interesting op eds. Quite disappointed though, a town hall was not conducted in Kenya...Ebele? Connecting Kenya's under served areas with internet is a discussion that ‎requires more views, especially with regard to 'how'. Regards, Eshuchi Richard From: Ebele Okobi via kictanet Sent: Jumatatu, 5 Septemba 2016 15:08 To: eshuchi.richard(a)gmail.com<mailto:eshuchi.richard@gmail.com> Reply To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Cc: Ebele Okobi Subject: Re: [kictanet] Fwd: What Was Mark Zuckerberg Up To On His Visits To Kenya And Nigeria? Hello, All! Mark was in Kenya and Nigeria to listen and learn. Those of us who work at Facebook who live and breathe Africa have been encouraging him to come get to know all of the incredible creativity, entrepreneurship, brilliance and hustle on our beloved continent, and he listened and came to see for himself. In addition-Facebook’s interest in partnering to drive connectivity should not be seen as a threat to any organizations who share our vision. We are a partnerships company, and we are so eager to partner with those working towards universal connectivity. And more than a few companies on the list below can personally attest to this. But this visit wasn’t about any specific initiative or partnership-it really was Mark coming to learn in Yaba and Nairobi, to hang out at AfriNolly, and to speak to and learn from people as passionate as he is about tech and all the ways tech can support connection, creativity and entrepreneurship. And, of course-he wanted to eat garri, ugali and jollof rice. But mostly jollof rice. OF COURSE. ;-) I am sure that it’s fun to speculate, but if anyone wants facts, as always, I am very happy to answer questions! Ebele Okobi Public Policy Director, Africa Facebook Inc. From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+ebeleokobi=fb.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet-bounces+ebeleokobi=fb.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> on behalf of Mildred Achoch via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> Reply-To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> Date: Monday, September 5, 2016 at 12:52 PM To: Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com<mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com>> Cc: Mildred Achoch <mildandred(a)gmail.com<mailto:mildandred@gmail.com>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Fwd: What Was Mark Zuckerberg Up To On His Visits To Kenya And Nigeria? Mine is just an observation: I don't know if there is a connection or it was just a sad coincidence, that Mark was in Kenya on the same day as the start of the Indo-Africa ICT Expo. :-) Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__kenyarockfilmfestivaljo… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__kenyarockfilmfestivaljo…> On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 9:52 AM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: Listers, Interesting opinions in the media this weekend. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Eric Mugendi - iAfrikan.com<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.com&d=DQMFaQ&c…>" <newsletter(a)iafrikan.com<mailto:newsletter@iafrikan.com>> Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2016 06:31:55 +0000 Subject: What Was Mark Zuckerberg Up To On His Visits To Kenya And Nigeria? To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com<mailto:otieno.barrack@gmail.com> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…> Edition 126 | Monday, 5 September 2016 Get yourself the first palm sized Android PC for ZAR 1,499.00 (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) ------------------------------------------------------------ From The Editor-at-Large ------------------------------------------------------------ Molweni, Afrika! (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) Mark Zuckerberg was in Kenya and Nigeria this past week (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) . Understandably there was a lot of buzz about the places he visited, the things he did, and the people he met. While some took this visit to be a validation of the continent's tech industry, others saw it as a quest for new markets and business by the social network, following a government ban on Free Basics in Egypt (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) and an outright rejection in India (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) . Facebook does have a plan to grow its presence on the continent, especially given the sheer number of people who remain offline even though 95% of the world lives within range of a 2G signal. Initiatives such as Aquila (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) and OpenCellular (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) may appear to be groundbreaking, but there are smaller ventures such as BRCK (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) , which Zuckerberg himself visited while in Nairobi, which are likely to lose out to the social network's vastly deeper coffers. However, there are signs that the Facebook founder is keen on growing the next generation of techies, considering the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative's investment in Andela (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) , and Zuckerberg's visit to Abuja (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) to attend the Aso Villa Demo Day with President Buhari. However, the narratives around the initiatives that Zuckerberg visited are also worrying. BRCK was touted as 'an American-owned, Kenya-based start-up' (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) , and Andela, it was often pointed out, was founded by Nigerians but is incorporated in the US. The fact that these initiatives have to be qualified through references to the US is worrying enough, but the questions that they bring up do need answering. Why bring up the connection if not to serve as an indictment on the current state of the startup and tech ecosystems in these countries? Mark's visits did spark off a couple of niche stories. Like how Nigerians and Ghanaians will argue over who has the best jollof (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) , and how Kenyans have had monster traffic jams after recent visits by world leaders, but Mark's visit left Nairobi largely uncongested (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) . What were your impressions of Mark's visit? Let us know at newsletter(a)iafrikan.com<mailto:newsletter@iafrikan.com> (mailto:newsletter@iafrikan.com<mailto:newsletter@iafrikan.com>?subject=Here's%20what%20I%20thought%20about%20Mark%20Zuckerberg's%20visit) Eric Mugendi // Editor-at-Large https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…> Share (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…> http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__2feepurl.com&d=DQMFaQ&c…>%2Fcebfrf Tweet (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…> http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__2feepurl.com&d=DQMFaQ&c…>%2Fcebfrf) https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__us5.forward-2Dto-2Dfrie… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__us5.forward-2Dto-2Dfrie…> Forward (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__us5.forward-2Dto-2Dfrie… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__us5.forward-2Dto-2Dfrie…>) https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…> Share (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) ------------------------------------------------------------ Editor's Picks OPINION AND ANALYSIS https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…> ** What We Can All Learn From Mark Zuckerberg's Visit To Nigeria (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) By Oladunni Adetula ------------------------------------------------------------ So Mark Zuckerberg was in Nigeria, and of course it's a BIG deal. What makes it even more notable is the fact the world's seventh-richest man came into the country quietly without making headlines or giving anyone cues before his arrival. Perhaps the biggest thing he taught us is that humility and simplicity are key components for every entrepreneur. Tweet (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) ------------------------------------------------------------ OPINION AND ANALYSIS https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…> ** Internet Access May Be Getting More Affordable, But More Than Half Of The World Remains Offline (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) By Ikwap Amos ------------------------------------------------------------ A new report by the International Telecommunications Union indicates that 3.9 billion people do not yet have access to the internet, despite falling prices for ICT services and increasing mobile broadband coverage. Seven billion people (95% of the global population) live in an area that is covered by a mobile-cellular network. However, four out of five people in developed countries actively use the internet, compared to two out of five in developing countries and less than one in five in the Least Developed Countries. 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This was the first gaming studio in North Africa, developing such famous titles as Donald Quack Attack, Beyond Good and Evil, and Prince of Persia: Two Thrones, which was co-developed with Ubisoft Montreal. However, the studio announced that it would shut down in July of this year. Yassine Arif, who worked as a developer at the studio, goes through the reasons for the closure of the only official video game studio in Morocco, and the lessons this holds for other similar ventures in Afrika. 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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Regional Cybersecurity summit - 30 October to 3 November 2016
by Barrack Otieno 05 Sep '16

05 Sep '16

Listers, FYI Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jean-Robert Hountomey <hrobert(a)africacert.org> Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2016 14:59:01 -0500 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Regional Cybersecurity summit - 30 October to 3 November 2016 To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Dear Colleagues, Regional organizations from Arab and African Regions (ITU ARCC - OMAN; AfricaCERT, OIC-CERT) are organizing a Regional Cybersecurity Summit. The summit is followed by the FIRST Regional Symposium for Arab and African Regions. The Summit is hosted by National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) in Egypt with the theme: “Boundless Collaboration, Boundless Protection”. It focuses on Collaboration and Cooperation as pillars to tackle the complexity of today's cyber threats. Venue: Sharm elSheikh (Egypt) Schedule: 30th October to 1st : November: Regional Cybersecurity Summit 02 – 03 November, 2016: FIRST Regional Symposium for Arab and African Regions For more information and Registration, please go to http://rcssummit.com/ https://www.first.org/events/symposium/egypt2016 Note: Come and Share your experience, few speaking slots are still available. Thank you. Best Regards. AfricaCERT. About ITU ARCC - http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Cybersecurity/Pages/Regional_Cybersecurity_Cent… About AfricaCERT - http://www.africacert.org/home/about-us/ About OIC-CERT - http://www.oic-cert.org/en/index.html About EG-CERT - http://www.egcert.eg/ _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Conference Postponed
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

Dear AllI would wish to inform you that we now have a major partner for the school website conference who have requested that we push the forum to November this year to allow proper planning and bringing on board other important stakeholders. With this regards, I wish to inform you that the conference that we have planned to take place on 14/09/2016 at Kings College has been postponed. You shall be informed of the proposed date soon.I wish to apologise for any inconveniences caused. Jane MuthigaManaging Director0723144259

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Apparently US Customs wants to socmed accounts on entry
by Barrack Otieno 31 Aug '16

31 Aug '16

Listers, FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Narelle <narellec(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:30:47 +1000 Subject: [Internet Policy] Apparently US Customs wants to socmed accounts on entry To: ISOC INTERNETPOLICY <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Apparently US Customs wants to add a social media question on their forms so that all people entering the USA will have to provide a list of social media accounts on entry. Apart from the fact that, as an Australian, most Australians are half asleep and we wouldn’t spell any correctly and it would blow out the time it takes to fill out those stupid forms, how many terrorists are going to truthfully answer? Then all the other countries will want to add it to their forms… pathetic… See the US Centre for Democracy and Technology article on this topic: https://cdt.org/blog/your-chance-to-say-no-to-proposed-social-media-questio… Really? -- Narelle Clark narellec(a)gmail.com -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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EU announces Net neutrality Guidelines
by Ali Hussein 31 Aug '16

31 Aug '16

Dear listers Apologies for cross-posting. In the last few days the world has been abuzz with Europe's new guidelines to Net Neutrality. For those of us who need a refresh:- Net neutrality (also network neutrality, Internet neutrality, or net equality) is the principle that Internet service providers and governments should treat all data on the Internet the same, not discriminating or charging differentially by user, content, site, platform, application, type of attached equipment, or mode of communication. The term was coined by Columbia University Professor Tim Wu in 2003, as an extension of the longstanding concept of a common carrier. Here's a link to Europe's guidelines on Net Neutrality. > http://berec.europa.eu/eng/document_register/subject_matter/berec/regulator… > Time for Africa to come up with our own set of guidelines on Net Neutrality? Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad > On 30 Aug 2016, at 5:55 PM, Lucie Krahulcova <lucie(a)accessnow.org> wrote: > > My apologies, here is the direct link to the guidelines: > > http://berec.europa.eu/eng/document_register/subject_matter/berec/regulator… > > >> On 30 Aug 2016 16:47, "Carolina Rossini" <crossini(a)publicknowledge.org> wrote: >> Hi Lucie, >> >> I am a bit lost in the website you've sent. Could you please circulate the link to the specific guidelines? \ >> >> Tks >> >> >> >> >> # # # >> # • # >> # # # >> Carolina Rossini >> Vice President, International Policy and Strategy >> + 1 (617) 697 9389 | skype: carolrossini | @carolinarossini >> PGP ID: 0xEC81015C >> Public Knowledge | @publicknowledge | www.publicknowledge.org >> 1818 N St. NW, Suite 410 | Washington, DC 20036 >> >> Save the Date! The IP3 Awards - September 22nd! >> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-annual-ip3-awards-tickets-26519524612 >> >> >> >> >> >> >>> On Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 9:37 AM, Lucie Krahulcova <lucie(a)accessnow.org> wrote: >>> >>> Hello everyone, >>> >>> Just wanted to send around a quick update that the EU net neutrality guidelines are out today, and they are great! We are in the room and the atmosphere is both exciting and tense -- not everyone is as happy as we are today. >>> >>> http://berec.europa.eu/eng/document_register >>> >>> To recap: >>> >>> All of us at SavetheInternet.eu had several concerns about the TSM’s Net Neutrality provisions. When BEREC issued draft guidelines earlier this summer, it addressed several of our concerns, however, we urged BEREC to further clarify the text regarding specialised services, zero rating, and traffic management. >>> >>> BEREC has now diligently addressed most of these issues. Regarding, zero rating programmes, the guidelines confirm that “sub-internet” offers, where only a part of the internet is offered for “free” are incompatible with the TSM and therefore banned. >>> >>> Unfortunately, there is some uncertainty regarding another type of zero rating whereby a telco prioritises either its own content or that of third parties. For such offers, BEREC has developed a set of criteria for a ‘case by case’ assessment that every offer will have to comply with. While the criteria are quite robust, national regulators will need sufficient resources and ensure strong enforcement in order to prevent Net Neutrality violations. >>> >>> >>> A massive thank you goes out to this list; many of you submitted to the consultation, shared information with your networks, and joined us in fighting the industry by signing the 5G GNN letter! This was all entirely essential to the guidelines we are seeing today. >>> >>> I will be updating the map this week to reflect this -- Europe is turning blue! >>> >>> >>> Best from Brussels, >>> >>> -- >>> Lucie Krahulcova >>> Policy Associate >>> Access Now | accessnow.org >>> >>> PGP ID: 0x3AC47779 >>> Fingerprint: ADC0 DA6B 8FDE C90C DB41 0372 5416 4DF6 3AC4 7779 >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Lucie Krahulcova >>> Policy Associate >>> Access Now | accessnow.org >>> >>> PGP ID: 0x3AC47779 >>> Fingerprint: ADC0 DA6B 8FDE C90C DB41 0372 5416 4DF6 3AC4 7779

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Account Hacked
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 25 Aug '16

25 Aug '16

Dear AllSorry for the mess that has been for the last few days. I am well my account was hacked and have now changed my password.Thank Jane

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Fwd: [global-nn] Clinton quietly amasses tech policy corps
by Ali Hussein 24 Aug '16

24 Aug '16

Listers This might be of interest. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Carolina Rossini <crossini(a)publicknowledge.org> > Date: 24 August 2016 at 8:21:08 PM EAT > To: "global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net" <global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net> > Subject: [global-nn] Clinton quietly amasses tech policy corps > Reply-To: Carolina Rossini <crossini(a)publicknowledge.org> > > Clinton quietly amasses tech policy corps > > By Margaret Harding McGill and Nancy Scola > > 08/23/2016 04:57 PM EDT > > Hillary Clinton's campaign has tapped a network of more than 100 tech and telecom advisers to craft a policy agenda that echoes many of Silicon Valley's top priorities, from knocking down laws that limit innovation to defanging so-called patent trolls, sources familiar with the effort told POLITICO. > > The breadth of her outreach to technology experts - not previously reported - marks yet another contrast with Donald Trump, who has offered few clues about who might have his ear on issues important to the tech sector, and whose positions on issues like immigration have alienated large segments of the industry. Even more than Barack Obama did eight years ago, Clinton conspicuously embraces Silicon Valley's view of the world and what it needs from Washington - a view that's often at odds with long-standing interest groups such as taxi unions and big cable companies. > > Clinton's tech advisers - divided into about a half-dozen working groups - provided input for the "technology and innovation" agenda that she releasedJune 28, the sources said. > > The Democratic nominee's detailed approach includes a working group known as "rules of the road" to examine regulations standing in the way of innovation. Q. Todd Dickinson, a member of the group who served as director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office under Bill Clinton, said Clinton's process marks a stark contrast with Trump. > > "For those of us who work in [patents], what's interesting, or maybe it's troubling, is that no one knows where the Trump campaign is," he said. "I knew who was advising the Romney campaign. There's just nobody working on these issues for Trump." > > Dickinson, who played a similar advisory role in Obama's White House bid, called Clinton's "drill-down" on tech and innovation issues "maybe even unprecedented." > > Steven Koltai, who served as a senior adviser for entrepreneurship to Hillary Clinton at the State Department, said the working groups allow the Clinton operation to "get maximum ideas [and] involvement from a wide range of all kinds of people." Koltai, who's part of a group centered on the "disruptive economy," said the process relies on collaborative digital tools like Google Hangouts. > > Trump's campaign did not return a request for comment. > > Clinton's tech agenda aligns closely with the views of the tech companies and activists who see innovation as a powerful force for economic and social good, but hamstrung by bureaucrats and entrenched industries. It would press local governments to change rules that "protect legacy incumbents," seek to curtail patent lawsuits and encourage cities to boost access to high-speed internet. > > The Democratic nominee's policy approach is probably good news for companies like Uber and Airbnb, which are battling local regulators; Apple and Amazon, which are fighting litigious patent holders; and Google, whose Fiber broadband project has faced resistance from telecom giants. > > Broadcasters and cable companies have complained that Obama's appointees to the Federal Communications Commission routinely side with Google on issues such as net neutrality, broadband privacy and new regulations for cable set-top boxes. Clinton's pledge to defend net neutrality and her apparent interest in community-run broadband will probably prove similarly discouraging to incumbent Internet service providers, while her focus on the potential of "gig economy" companies is likely to be worrisome to taxi unions and the hotel industry. > > Like Obama, Clinton has avoided taking a strong stand in one area of intense interest to the tech industry: whether law enforcement should get easy access to encrypted communications. She has endorsed creating a commission to study the encryption issue, a stance that leaves privacy advocates worried that law enforcement advocates would dominate the panel - but that was much less bombastic than Trump's call for consumers to boycott Apple during its encryption dispute this year with the FBI. > > The Clinton campaign's broader tech agenda, shaped by the network of advisers, has helped to allay the industry's fears that Clinton wasn't fully on board with the sector's policy priorities. > > Clinton caused jitters in the tech world last year for a speech in which she said the gig economy is "raising hard questions about workplace protections," a comment many took to mean she favored cracking down on the labor practices of the emerging sector. But her tech agenda stresses that, as president, she would reduce barriers to entry for upstart companies. > > The campaign has taken a big-tent approach to its selection of tech advisers, bringing in people with different views and interests. For example, the working group on regulations includes Jannie Lau, general counsel at InterDigital, which was part of a trade group that opposed legislation to crack down on patent trolls - thus running afoul of a longtime goal of major tech firms. > > But Clinton's tech platform sides squarely with patent reformers, saying, "The Obama Administration made critical updates to our patent system ... but costly and abusive litigation remains, which is why Hillary supports additional targeted rule changes." (Lau declined to comment.) > > Trump's handful of tech-related policy stances includes his calls for scaling back a high-skilled visa program that much of the industry relies on, as well as his pledges to force Apple to make its products in the U.S. And he has struggled to gain traction in Silicon Valley, even with Republicans. Among his few public supporters there is venture capitalist Peter Thiel, who spoke at the Republican convention in July but hasn't donated to Trump's campaign - and, The Wall Street Journal reported this week, doesn't plan to do so. > > Some of Clinton's proposals - with their focus on stopping government from stifling innovation - seem designed to capitalize on the region's libertarian leanings, which would normally offer at least an opening for the Republican candidate. > > The disruptive economy working group focuses on issues related to companies like Uber, which were repeatedly praised by GOP presidential candidates Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio this year. In addition to Koltai, the group's members include Ari Wallach, a New York City entrepreneur who heads a firm called Synthesis Corp. that has consulted with the State Department; former Clinton White House aide Tripp Donnelly, now the CEO of RepEquity; and Lorraine Hariton, a former special representative for commercial and business affairs at State under Clinton. Hariton led two Silicon Valley startups, Beatnik and Apptera, a speech recognition company. > > Another working group is focused on broadband competition and deployment, an issue that has pitted giants like Comcast against municipalities and activists seeking better public access to high-speed internet. Among the group's members is Joanne Hovis, CEO of the Coalition for Local Internet Choice and a proponent of public-private partnerships for building out broadband networks. Clinton has said she wants to explore such arrangements as part of her effort to make affordable broadband accessible to all U.S. households by 2020. > > Jonathan Spalter, the chairman of wireless industry association Mobile Future, and Tom Power, a former White House official who is now with the industry group CTIA, are among the members of a working group devoted to wireless technologies, sources said. > > "As part of our policy development process we have engaged a diverse group of people from across the country including experts, practitioners, and other leaders as a way to make sure our technology and innovation policy agenda presents a clear and comprehensive vision for the country," Clinton campaign spokesman Tyrone Gayle said in a statement. > > A separate team of fewer than two dozen people is charged with studying the use of technology and data to improve the functioning of government institutions. Its leadership includes Sonal Shah, an economist who has spent time at Google's philanthropic arm and the Obama White House and who now heads a center at Georgetown University on social impact and innovation, and Peter Harrell, a veteran of both the Clinton State Department and the 2008 Obama campaign. > > That group's subteams are devoted to building better federal websites, transforming IT procurement rules and "evidence-based government," according to a source. > > As POLITICO previously reported, two former State Department aides who served under Clinton - Alec Ross and Ben Scott - are playing key roles in managing the adviser network. Another important player, a source said, is Elana Berkowitz, a former State Department adviser on innovation who earlier served at the FCC, where she worked on its report on extending the reach of broadband across the U.S. > > The three are closely associated with Clinton's State Department initiatives on "Internet Freedom," aimed at ensuring that everyone around the world has the ability to roam freely on the internet, and "21st Century Statecraft," which emphasizes the use of digital tools like Twitter to engage with foreign citizens, not simply foreign leaders. > > "As president, Hillary will reach out to the tech community to partner with them, and bring the best of their ideas to Washington to help develop public policy that will lead to broad-based growth, reduce social and economic inequality, and secure American leadership on the global stage," Gayle said. > > Clinton's network of tech and telecom advisers - which includes donors who have maxed out with $5,400 donations in both the primary and general election portions of the campaign - are contributing their time to the campaign unpaid. > > Li Zhou contributed to this report. > > > > > > # # # > # • # > # # # > Carolina Rossini > Vice President, International Policy and Strategy > + 1 (617) 697 9389 | skype: carolrossini | @carolinarossini > PGP ID: 0xEC81015C > Public Knowledge | @publicknowledge | www.publicknowledge.org > 1818 N St. NW, Suite 410 | Washington, DC 20036 > > Save the Date! The IP3 Awards - September 22nd! > https://www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-annual-ip3-awards-tickets-26519524612 > > > > >

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Fwd: Blockchain Conference New York is live!
by Barrack Otieno 18 Aug '16

18 Aug '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Livestream <notifications(a)e.livestream.com> Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:28:51 +0000 Subject: Blockchain Conference New York is live! To: barrack(a)aftld.org Dear Barrack Otieno, Blockchain Conference New York is broadcasting live video. Watch it live: http://email.e.livestream.com/c/eJxVkMtuwyAQRb_G3tliYACz8CJtmt-IBjxOkLEdEfr… -The Livestream Team Not interested in this email? Visit your Account Settings[1] to control which notifications you receive from Livestream or unsubscribe with http://email.e.livestream.com/c/eJxVTkkOwyAQe004IhiG7cCh6zcqtrRRk6YC0veXqKd… [1] - http://email.e.livestream.com/c/eJxVjjkOwyAQRU9jSsQyZikosl4jGg84RrFNREik3D6… -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Milton Friedman predicts the rise of Bitcoin in 1999! : 1999 interview with Nobel Laureate Milton Friedman
by WANGARI KABIRU 18 Aug '16

18 Aug '16

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MnQJFEVY7s "Published on Aug 30, 2013 This is from a 1999 interview with Nobel Laureate Milton Friedman conducted by NTU/F. Full video: http://youtu.be/mlwxdyLnMXM "The one thing that's missing, but that will soon be developed, it's a reliable e-cash. A method where buying on the internet you can transfer funds from A to B, without A knowing B or B knowing A. The way in wich I can take a 20 dollar bill and hand it over to you and there's no record of where it came from. And you may get that without knowing who I am. That kind of thing will develop on the Internet." " Listen in! The heat of this conversation built up possibly over a decade ago! Be blessed. 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". -------------------------------------------- On Sat, 13/8/16, Barrack Otieno via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Subject: [kictanet] Fwd: [Skunkworks] The Blockchain Report... To: wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: "Barrack Otieno" <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> Date: Saturday, 13 August, 2016, 23:27 Listers, This might be helpfull , we had an interesting discussion on the same during the Kenya IGF. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Michael Bullut via skunkworks <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2016 21:57:54 +0300 Subject: [Skunkworks] The Blockchain Report... To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Greetings Team, Please find attached as promised. Warm regards, Michael Bullut. --- *Cell:* *+254 723 393 114.**Skype Name:* *Michael Bullut.* *Twitter:* * @Kipsang <http://twitter.com/Kipsang/>* *Blog: http://www.kipsang.com/ <http://www.kipsang.com/>* *E-mail:* *main(a)kipsang.com <main(a)kipsang.com>* *---* -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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/wangarikabiru%40yahoo… 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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Update on ICT Practitioners Bill
by Ali Hussein 17 Aug '16

17 Aug '16

Dear Listers, Apologies for cross-posting. As you may recall, pursuant to views expressed on this list, we submitted a memorandum to Parliament opposing the ICT Practitioners Bill on 8th July 2016. We teamed up with like minded stakeholders who were also opposed to the Bill to form a working team comprising of ourselves, the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), the Technology Service Providers of Kenya (TESPOK) , Kenya Information Technology and Outsourcing Services (KITOS) , Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) and the iHub. The consortium was invited for a hearing before the National Assembly Committee on Energy and ICT on the 19th of July where a joint memorandum opposing the Bill was presented. The Committee, relying on Standing Order Number 140 advised on the procedure for withdrawal of a Bill, the gist of which is that the Bill can only be withdrawn by the sponsor. The committee therefore advised the consortium to consider the content of the Bill and propose amendments. The consortium presented proposals for amendment on several occasions. On 28th of July, they had the opportunity to listen to the sponsor, Hon Adan Duale as he addressed the Committee. He explained that the Bill had been borne out of a petition by a section of Kenyans who sought regulation the ICT sector practitioners. He also indicated that he was willing to incorporate stakeholder views. The consortium has attended stakeholders fora organised by the Ministry of ICT on the Bill and arrived at a common position that the Bill should be withdrawn. In view of the Committee's request for proposals for amendment of particular clauses in the Bill, stakeholders are meeting with the Ministry to discuss the same. It is worth noting that the Committee has extended the public participation period to allow for consensus building on the Bill. This is due to the contentions and opposition to the Bill by a significant number of stakeholders, including the Ministry and the Communications Authority. KICTANet representatives continue to engage in the process to ensure that our views are understood by the legislators. Together with other partners in the consortium, we are also exploring other avenues to resolve the impasse and are hopeful that Parliament will eventually see the sense in dropping this ill informed law. Regards Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad

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