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Fwd: Deloitte report - The Future of Telecoms in Africa
by Ali Hussein 13 Mar '14

13 Mar '14

Listers For this of you who may not have seen this report. Its a compelling read. Ali Hussein +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Nikhil Hira <nhira(a)deloitte.co.ke> > Date: March 13, 2014 at 8:00:06 AM GMT+3 > To: Ali <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > Subject: Deloitte report - The Future of Telecoms in Africa > Reply-To: nhira(a)deloitte.co.ke > > > East Africa > > Dear Ali > > Following our successful launch of the 2014 TMT Predictions last month, we are pleased to share with you yet another piece of thought leadership relevant to the telecommunications sector. > > Africa can no longer be considered the Dark Continent. Given the rate at which mobile connectivity is growing, it seems only natural that the way business is done will change. But how will Telco’s embrace this change and are they even ready for it? > > Deloitte has recently completed an in-depth analysis of the African Telecommunications market, its trends, and the drivers of it. We are convinced that there will be consolidation in the telecommunications sector and inevitably more inbound investment as the market opens up and the economic returns improve. Locally we are already seeing this take place with the recent announcement by Safaricom and Airtel of their intended purchase of Yu Mobile. > > Indigenous companies, foreign investors, and global players have all made significant investment into the continent or certainly parts of it. Even governments are waking up to the opportunity to regulate and to auction spectrum and licences. > > While the future shape is still far from clear, we see four potential scenarios: > > Winner takes all – as the markets consolidate quicker than most operators can respond; > Turf wars continue as new and existing operators battle it out for the profitable market and are joined by banks trying to protect their core business against mobile payments; > New entrants come into the market from adjacent sectors with greater added value than the traditional carriers – foreign media and even advertising groups are viewing telcos as a readymade channel to market; Equity bank recently applied to the CCK for a licence to become a Mobile Virtual Network Operator; and > Owning the hearts, minds, and wallets of consumers is the end goal. Will telcos, who have laid the foundation for connectivity and access, be the winners; or will it be global technology groups, the banks, media, advertisers or retailer giants? > The impact is not just on the industry incumbents, but on all players in their respective value chains (hardware, software, services and people provisioning) as they reposition their offerings to keep in step with an unchartered end-state. > > Click here to download the full report > > Yours Sincerely > > Nikhil Hira > TMT Leader > Deloitte East Africa > Tel +254 (0)20 423 000 > nhira(a)deloitte.co.ke > > Please consider the environment before printing > > Home | Security | Legal | Privacy > > Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. Please see www.deloitte.com/aboutfor a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and its member firms. > > "Deloitte" is the brand under which tens of thousands of dedicated professionals in independent firms throughout the world collaborate to provide audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, and tax services to selected clients. These firms are members of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL), a UK private company limited by guarantee. Each member firm provides services in a particular geographic area and is subject to the laws and professional regulations of the particular country or countries in which it operates. DTTL does not itself provide services to clients. DTTL and each DTTL member firm are separate and distinct legal entities, which cannot obligate each other. DTTL and each DTTL member firm are liable only for their own acts or omissions and not those of each other. Each DTTL member firm is structured differently in accordance with national laws, regulations, customary practice, and other factors, and may secure the provision of professional services in its territory through subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or other entities. > > © 2014 Deloitte & Touche. All rights reserved. Member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited > > > > Unsubscribe | Update my profile | View PDF | Pause subscription > > Email powered by > > This email was sent to ali(a)hussein.me.ke on 2014-03-13 > Deloitte & Touche is intended for opt in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please report it to us.

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Only 10 days to go for #Idlelo6 Conference 24th - 28th March 2014 Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya
by John Matogo 13 Mar '14

13 Mar '14

> > Dear colleagues, > A reminder of the Idlelo 6 conference that is now only 10 days away. Online registration is open. Payments can be made at the gate. Register now and secure your slot, we have limited capacity for participation. > > Just a reminder on the coming #Idlelo6 conference that will take place in > Nairobi from 24th - 28th March at Strathmore University. > > Lined up are a series of exciting technical training sessions that were > requested for by the open source community from all over Africa. Following > this are great presentations and discussions by those who responded to the > earlier call for papers. See the programme at this link: > http://idlelo.net/content/sessions . > > There are also topical discussions on Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) > tools for GIS to facilate resource planning, Open Data, Case Studies on > FOSS tools for Revenue collection, Open Education Resources, FOSS for > Education and many more. > > Registration is open, there are limited spaces especially for the training > sessions, it is advisable to register as soon as possible at this site: > http://idlelo.net/content/idlelo-6-conference-registration > > Let us come together as an Open Source Community at the Idlelo 6 > Conference. See attached poster. > > Kindly share this widely and wildly with other colleagues in your various > networks. > > > Regards, > > John Matogo > Manager > Incubation Centre, @iBizAfrica > Strathmore University > P.O. Box 59857-00200 Nairobi, KENYA > Tel: +254 070 303 4280 (direct line) > Personal Mobile:+254 722 813 533 > Skype: jmatogo > Twitter: @jmatogo > LinkedIn: http://tinyurl.com/avcn7qu > Web: www.strathmore.edu and http://www.ibizafrica.co.ke/ > > -- Note: All emails sent from Strathmore University are subject to Strathmore's Email Terms & Conditions. Please click here<http://www.strathmore.edu/aboutus.php?id=184>to read the policy. "Visit our Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity>Page and Twitter <https://twitter.com/StrathU>Account".

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] ITU is asking for our opinion
by Barrack Otieno 12 Mar '14

12 Mar '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Veni Markovski <veni(a)veni.com> Date: Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 4:02 AM Subject: [Internet Policy] ITU is asking for our opinion To: "<internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org>" <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Feel free to send comments. Best, Veni Markovski chairman of the board Internet Society - Bulgaria http://www.itu.int/en/council/cwg-internet/consultations/Pages/default.aspx CWG-Internet : Public Consultation (March 2014) *You are here* [image: Skip Navigation Links]<http://www.itu.int/en/council/cwg-internet/consultations/Pages/default.aspx…> Home <http://www.itu.int/en/Pages/default.aspx> > ITU Council<http://www.itu.int/en/council/Pages/default.aspx>> Council Working Group: International Internet-related public policy issues<http://www.itu.int/en/council/cwg-internet/Pages/default.aspx>> consultations Share [image: Share on Facebook]<http://www.itu.int/en/council/cwg-internet/consultations/Pages/default.aspx#> [image: Share on twitter]<http://www.itu.int/en/council/cwg-internet/consultations/Pages/default.aspx#> [image: Share on LinkedIn]<http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=300&winname=addthis&pub=ra-4e9c3a3c25…> [image: Share via email]<http://www.itu.int/en/council/cwg-internet/consultations/Pages/default.aspx#> On 10 July 2012, the ITU Council resolved that the Council Working Group on international Internet-related public policy issues (CWG-Internet) would hold online consultations for all stakeholders on certain policy issues to be decided by the Group. Council also resolved that all stakeholders could submit their responses to a reflector set up by the ITU and that all responses received from stakeholders would be posted, without edits, to the CWG-Internet website. On 4 March 2014 the Council Working Group decided that Open Consultations would be convened on the following issue: - "Recognizing the scope of work of ITU on international Internet-related public policy matters, represented by the list of topics in Council 2009 Resolution 1305 Annex 1<http://www.itu.int/en/council/cwg-internet/consultations/Documents/Council-…>which was established in accordance with decisions of ITU membership at the Plenipotentiary Conference, the Council Working Group on International Internet Related Public Policy *invites all stakeholders to provide their position on following question :* Q1. What actions are to be undertaken by governments in relations to each of the international Internet-related public policy issues identified in Annex 1 to Resolution 1305 (adopted by Council 2009 at the seventh Plenary Meeting)?" [image: submit your views]<http://www.itu.int/en/council/cwg-internet/consultations/Pages/form-mar2014…> The submission deadline ends on *26 April 2014* _______________________________________________ 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+254721325277 +254-20-2498789+254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype

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Fwd: [kictanet] Board cancels tender awarded to Olive Technologies to supply Standard One
by Barrack Otieno 11 Mar '14

11 Mar '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Grace Githaiga" <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> Date: Mar 11, 2014 7:05 PM Subject: [kictanet] Board cancels tender awarded to Olive Technologies to supply Standard One To: <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> The Public Procurement Administrative Review Board has cancelled the tender award to Indian firm Olive Technologies to supply and install laptops for Standard One Pupils. In a ruling made Wednesday afternoon, the board chaired by Josephine Mong'are reversed the tender and ordered the procurement committee to retender within 45 days. The board said its decision was informed by the fact that Olive Technologies lacked financial ability to carry out the project. http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000106648&story_title=standard-o… _______________________________________________ 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.

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Re: [ISOC_KE] isoc Digest, Vol 33, Issue 30
by Charles Oloo 11 Mar '14

11 Mar '14

RE: SOC Ke 2014 Elections: Members Register and Voter Registration Thanks Grace for the wonderful job. However, I dont know whether all chapter members are receiving this information since isoc@orion is a discussion mailing list and maybe most chapter members who by default are on AMS, might not be receiving this communications or information because this is a subscription mailing list. Only those who subscribe can receive mails. Isn't it prudent then that the AMS be used and be ccd to isoc@orion. Maybe the interim chair can shed some light on this. Regards Charles On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 12:25 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 Ke 2014 Elections: Members Register and Voter > Registration (Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 12:25:56 +0300 > From: "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)" <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> > To: "isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: [ISOC_KE] ISOC Ke 2014 Elections: Members Register and Voter > Registration > Message-ID: > <CAMwG4pyP1xMKhkuNBRZUWdqE-8-yWey_nAasQ=n8uBjg7= > cmMA(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Members, > > Please find attached, the list of members from the AMS. > > In order to enhance the integrity of the online voting and also to ensure > that only those members who are eligible to participate in this election > vote, ONLY members who check in and are qualified will receive a ballot. > > Also attached are instructions on voter registration. > > The Election Committee members are available to help with any support you > may need. > > Regards, > > -- > Grace L.N. Mutung'u > Nairobi Kenya > Skype: gracebomu > Twitter: @Bomu >

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

11 Mar '14

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

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

11 Mar '14

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

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

10 Mar '14

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

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

10 Mar '14

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

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

10 Mar '14

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

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