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ISOC Kenya Chapter Progress Report and Request
by Barrack Otieno 07 May '12

07 May '12

Dear Members, We are in the final stages of being recognised as a Chapter. Many thanks to the ISOC Headquarters team led by the Chapter Application Managers, Sabrina, Christine and Anne Lord for guiding us through the process. We also appreciate the guidance received from Dr. Bekele and Marsema from the ISOC African Bureu as well as Michuki Mwangi. Finally to all our members who have made tireless efforts towards making this a reality especially Charles Oloo, Judy, Grace, McTim, the two Pauls :-), Davis Onsakia, Seth, Phares, Anne the list is endless. Next Steps Kindly log into the ISOC portal and affiliate yourself to the ISOC Kenya Chapter (in formation) it is listed among the Chapters. Looking forwad to seeing all of you in our monthly meeting on 19 May 2012 to chart the way forwad. Do not hesitate to seek clarification should you be stuck. Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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New Study Reveals How Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) Spur Internet Growth in Emerging Markets
by Davis Onsakia 03 May '12

03 May '12

Dear all, For those these news might have escaped their attention - http://internetsociety.org/news/new-study-reveals-how-internet-exchange-poi…. Case study for Kenya and Nigeria. Regards and many thanks, Davis M Onsakia 'The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.' - Maureen Dowd

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[ISOC] NEWS RELEASE: Internet Hall of Fame Inductees Honored at Historic First Annual Awards Ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland
by Barrack Otieno 24 Apr '12

24 Apr '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: cover(a)isoc.org Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:25:12 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [ISOC] NEWS RELEASE: Internet Hall of Fame Inductees Honored at Historic First Annual Awards Ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland To: isoc-members-announce(a)elists.isoc.org Internet Hall of Fame Inductees Honored at Historic First Annual Awards Ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland Internet Society celebrates inductees’ landmark achievements at Global INET 2012 Launches new website to highlight Internet Hall of Fame, www.internethalloffame.org [Washington, D.C. and Geneva, Switzerland – 23 April 2012] – The names of the inaugural Internet Hall of Fame inductees were announced today at the Internet Society’s Global INET 2012 conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Internet pioneers and luminaries from around the world gathered at the conference to mark the Internet Society’s 20th anniversary, and attend an Awards Gala to honor the following 2012 inductees: Pioneers Circle Recognizing individuals who were instrumental in the early design and development of the Internet: Paul Baran, Vint Cerf, Danny Cohen, Steve Crocker, Donald Davies, Elizabeth Feinler, Charles Herzfeld, Robert Kahn, Peter Kirstein, Leonard Kleinrock, John Klensin, Jon Postel, Louis Pouzin, and Lawrence Roberts. Innovators Recognizing individuals who made outstanding technological, commercial, or policy advances and helped to expand the Internet’s reach: Mitchell Baker, Tim Berners-Lee, Robert Cailliau, Van Jacobson, Lawrence Landweber, Paul Mockapetris, Craig Newmark, Raymond Tomlinson, Linus Torvalds, and Philip Zimmermann. Global Connectors Recognizing individuals from around the world who have made significant contributions to the global growth and use of the Internet: Randy Bush, Kilnam Chon, Al Gore, Nancy Hafkin, Geoff Huston, Brewster Kahle, Daniel Karrenberg, Toru Takahashi, and Tan Tin Wee. Commenting on the 2012 Internet Hall of Fame inductees, Internet Society President and CEO Lynn St.Amour stated, “This historic assembly of Internet visionaries, innovators, and leaders represents an extraordinary breadth of vision and work. While the inductees have extremely diverse backgrounds and represent many different countries, each individual has an incredible passion for their work. We all benefit from their outstanding contributions to a global Internet, making it one of the greatest catalysts of economic and societal development of all time.” Raúl Echeberría, Chairman of the Internet Society’s Board of Trustees, noted, "The Internet, which connects more than two billion people around the world today, is the result of many important contributions from creative and visionary individuals over the past several decades. The 2012 Internet Hall of Fame celebrates the accomplishments and advancements of 33 talented people who have made significant contributions to the design, development, and expansion of the Internet." In conjunction with the announcement, the Internet Society has launched a website at www.internethalloffame.org that will showcase the inductees and their contributions on an ongoing basis. The website, which includes inductee photographs and biographies, will feature an exclusive interview series authored by Wired. Highlighting multiple inductees each month in Q&A interviews, the first interview will feature Internet Hall of Fame Pioneer Vint Cerf. About the Internet Hall of Fame The Internet Hall of Fame is an annual awards program that has been established by the Internet Society to publicly recognize a distinguished and select group of leaders and luminaries who have made significant contributions to the development and advancement of the global Internet. More information on the program can be found at www.internethalloffame.org. 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, see: http://www.internetsociety.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. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Meeting at View Park Towers 10th Floor
by Barrack Otieno 24 Apr '12

24 Apr '12

Colleagues, Lets meet tomorrow at 10 am, at View Park towers. Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: [Webinar] Illegal online content and liability of Internet intermediaries: Why not shoot the messenger?
by Barrack Otieno 24 Apr '12

24 Apr '12

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Stephanie Borg Psaila <stephaniep(a)diplomacy.edu> Date: Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 11:49 PM Subject: [Webinar] Illegal online content and liability of Internet intermediaries: Why not shoot the messenger? To: igcbp(a)diplomacy.edu Dear friends, Our monthly Internet governance webinar takes place tomorrow, Tuesday 24th April, at 13:00 GMT. Our special host, Vladimir Radunovic, will discuss 'Illegal online content and liability of Internet intermediaries: Why not shoot the messenger?' Themes in discussion: - Current trends in regulating the online content (DNS filtering, censorship by intermediaries, user data disclosure by intermediaries, etc) - Intermediaries who are supposed to bear responsibility (Internet service providers, content providers) - Why they matter today with regard to the global economy and basic Internet principles (Silicon Valley vs Hollywood) - The alternative way to content policy and its challenges (new business models, liability of users, international cooperation). For more info and to register, visit http://www.diplomacy.edu/calendar/webinar-illegal-online-content-and-liabil… If you plan to join us, you might like to read the following two articles on the same subject, from the series 'Hey Govs, leave those ISPs alone!': Part I <http://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/hey-govs-leave-those-isps-alone-1> and Part II <http://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/hey-govs-leave-those-isps-alone-2>. Looking forward to e-seeing you tomorrow! Best, Stephanie -- Stephanie Borg Psaila DiploFoundation www.diplomacy.edu *The latest from Diplo... *From the fundamentals of diplomacy to the most exciting new trends: check our four online courses starting in May 2012: Bilateral Diplomacy, Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette, Diplomacy of Small States, and E-diplomacy. Apply now to reserve your place: www.diplomacy.edu/courses -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fw: Second IPv6 Webinar
by Davis Onsakia 23 Apr '12

23 Apr '12

Dear all, As we prepare for the IPv6 training scheduled in a couple of month's time, let members keep them abreast about what is happening in the IPv6 landscape by attending a number of planned webinars. Find the trailing email below for more information. Regards and many thanks, Davis M Onsakia 'The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.' - Maureen Dowd ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Kevin G. Chege <chege(a)isoc.org> To: chege(a)isoc.org Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 11:30 AM Subject: Second IPv6 Webinar Greetings, You are in receipt of this message because you attended the last webinar. This is to inform you that there will be a second webinar on the 30th of April and every last Monday of the month after that. See the mail below and visit http://www.internetsociety.org/events/ipv6-webinar-african-operators-30-apr… Thanks Kevin Dear all, >Based on the feedback received from the first webinar that showed a high demand for more frequent IPv6 dedicated events delivered in this method, AfriNIC, Internet Society and France Telecom have decided to organize a monthly IPv6 webinar that is scheduled to be held on the last Monday of every month. >This Webinar aims at assisting African operators with their adoption plans through sharing best experiences and practices region wide. Each month an IPv6 related topic will be chosen for discussion and through out the month the topic will be discussed on the afripv6-discuss(a)afrinic.net to get a better understanding of the community's needs and points of view. The webinar will address these topics through a number of regional experts. >This Webinar will be dedicated to "IPv6 address planning and design" on the 30th of April (13:00 UTC) >The webinar will be 90 minutes long, divided into two segments of 45 minutes each > * Expert presentation and experiences > * Open discussion >Meeting agenda > * IPv6 address planning (Tamon Akong Mukom, Training Manager at AfriNIC) > * African Mobile & ISP experience > * SimbaNET Tanzania: (Frank Habicht) > * Safaricom Kenya: (John Gitau) > * Sonatel Senegal: (Samba Laobe THIAM) > * Open discussion >For more info please see >http://www.afrinic.net/webinar/ipv6_webinar_30042012.htm >For the previous webinar please seehttp://www.afrinic.net/webinar/ipv6_webinar_21032012.htm

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Fw: Global INET Remote Participation Day One, 23 April
by Davis Onsakia 23 Apr '12

23 Apr '12

More about INET conference - today events schedule. Regards and many thanks, Davis M Onsakia 'The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.' - Maureen Dowd ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Global INET 2012 <wirth(a)isoc.org> To: mautidavis(a)yahoo.com Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 4:10 AM Subject: Global INET Remote Participation Day One, 23 April We have a great program today at Global INET! Join in the discussion via chat, Facebook or Twitter. Post, Tweet or chat comments and questions during the live event to: 11:00 Opening Roundtable: Governance in and Interconnected World Twitter: #INETgov Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/371397279569311/ Chat: Globalinet1(a)conference.isoc.org 14:30 Session 1.1: Contributing to the Global Internet: How the ecosystem learns and grows Twitter: #INETeco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/184135358373206/ Chat: Globalinet1(a)conference.isoc.org 14:30 Session 1.2: The Rule of Law and the Internet: Is the online world different from the offline world? Twitter: #INETlaw Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/172129586243021/ Chat: Globalinet2(a)conference.isoc.org 14:30 Session 1.3: Youth and Social Networking: Redefining Business and Society Twitter: #INETyouth Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/287944211285806/ Chat: Globalinet3(a)conference.isoc.org Note: All session start times are local to Geneva, Switzerland (UTC +2)

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Fw: Remote Participation at Global INET
by Davis Onsakia 23 Apr '12

23 Apr '12

FYI Regards and many thanks, Davis M Onsakia 'The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.' - Maureen Dowd ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Global INET 2012 <wirth(a)isoc.org> To: mautidavis(a)yahoo.com Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 3:16 PM Subject: Remote Participation at Global INET Can't make it to Geneva for Global INET? Remote participation is the next best thing to being there. Join us from wherever you are in the world, or join in the discussion and learning at one of our many remote hub locations around the globe. Our remote hub events provide you with a great opportunity to network and experience Global INET in a dynamic group setting. Mix and mingle with your peers and make new friends sharing your visions and expectations for the Internet of the future. Not close to a hub location? Participate from your home or office. Watch the conference sessions live via Livestream, or view the recorded sessions at your leisure via: http://www.internetsociety.org/events/inet-conferences/global-inet-2012/par… For more information on hub locations and activities, contact: Argentina olgacavalli(a)gmail.com Bangladesh-Dhaka hasansf(a)gmail.com Brazil rgatto(a)nic.br Cameroon ndonnang(a)isoc-cameroon.org Lebanon nabil(a)aub.edu.lb Liberia johnsonpf1(a)yahoo.com Peru freddylinares(a)gmail.com Slovenia matic(a)e5.ijs.si Sri Lanka sagarika.wickramaskera(a)gmail.com Trinidad & Tobago cintra.sooknanan(a)gmail.com Tunisia khaled.koubaa(a)gmail.com Washington DC dvyorst(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: KENIC BREAKING NEWS: OFFER EXTENDED!
by Barrack Otieno 22 Apr '12

22 Apr '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kenic <info(a)kenic.or.ke> Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:03:02 -0500 Subject: KENIC BREAKING NEWS: OFFER EXTENDED! To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com Your email client cannot read this email. To view it online, please go here: http://www.esmartmarketing.net/emailmarketer/display.php?M=56136&C=35870159… Get a .KE domain now @ 50% discount. You have yet another chance to enjoy the .KE Domain for 50% less. We have extended our offer until May 19th, 2012. Hurry and get your .KE Domains at the crazy 50% discount! ----------------------------------------------------------------- © 2012 Kenya Network Information Centre,CCK Centre, Opposite Kianda School,P.O Box 1461-00606 Nairobi - Kenya Associated trademarks and logos are trademarks of kenic and their respective owners To stop receiving these emails:http://www.esmartmarketing.net/emailmarketer/unsubscribe.php?M=56136… -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Re: [ISOC_KE] isoc Digest, Vol 10, Issue 13
by Judy Okite 20 Apr '12

20 Apr '12

Hello All, Kindly accept my apologies. Have a great meeting and have fun! Kind Regards, *“Don't undertake a project unless it is manifestly important and nearly impossible” Edwin Land* On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 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. ISOC Meetup and 20 Anniversary Celebrations (Barrack Otieno) > 2. Re: ISOC Meetup and 20 Anniversary Celebrations (McTim) > 3. Re: ISOC Meetup and 20 Anniversary Celebrations (Kivuva) > 4. [AfriNIC-rpd] Call for Public Comments on AfriNIC Board > Candidates (Barrack Otieno) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:17:17 +0300 > From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > To: isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > Subject: [ISOC_KE] ISOC Meetup and 20 Anniversary Celebrations > Message-ID: > <CAKX6dsGhNwBUjJh+y+YJ3eHeE0XYnjQeKuXjYDumfu4FpZJQ2w(a)mail.gmail.com > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Members, > > We are meant to have our monthly meeting this saturday. I would also like > to propose that in addition to our meeting we can hang out informaly to > Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Internet Society, any suggestions as > to where we can hang out? > > -- > Barrack O. Otieno > +254721325277 > +254-20-2498789 > Skype: barrack.otieno > http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ >

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