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Fwd: Media Invite: Handover of the Critical Infrastructure Protection Bill
by Ali Hussein 01 Sep '15

01 Sep '15

Listers FYI. Step in the right direction. I urge all of us to read this bill. One thing I'm curious about and that I have repeatedly spoken about:- Why is it that the ICT Authority and other agencies in government like to send us invitations for an event that is supposed to happen less than 24 hours later? Shouldn't we be given at least 72 hours notice? Ali Hussein Hussein & Associates +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "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: ICT Authority <communications(a)ict.go.ke> > Date: August 31, 2015 at 7:05:21 PM EAT > To: ali(a)hussein.me.ke > Subject: Media Invite: Handover of the Critical Infrastructure Protection Bill > Reply-To: communications(a)ict.go.ke > > > > > > Dear Ali > > I wish to extend an invitation to you, for a press briefing that will serve as a handover for the Draft Critical Infrastructure Bill. > > Date: Tuesday, 1st September, 2015 > > Venue: Ministry of ICT, Boardroom, 9th Floor > > Time: 10.30am > > Expected Guests: Dr Fred Matiang'i, CS, Ministry of ICT, Taskforce members, stakeholders from Energy and Petroleum, ICT as well as Transport and Infrastructure. > > At the meeting, the taskforce will handover to the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of ICT the below: > > -Draft Bill > > -Policy Document > > -Taskforce Report > > The Bill is expected to be presented to Parliament later on in the year after a review by the Attorney General. > > About the Critical Infrastructure Protection Bill > > The Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Information Communications and Technology in fulfillment of its mandate to the people of Kenya, has been undertaking key infrastructure projects across the country considered critical in nature. This infrastructure includes roads, Power lines, Pipelines, ICT infrastructure and water reticulation systems among others. > > Currently, the deployment, maintenance and protection of Critical Infrastructure is done in an independent and uncoordinated manner leading to disruption of essential services and losses due to damage. There is need therefore to consider having a whole inclusive approach in the planning, designing implementation and protection of critical infrastructure. > > It is on this basis that the Cabinet Secretaries of the Ministries of Transport and Infrastructure, Energy and Petroleum and that of Information, Communications and Technology have formed a Taskforce to draft a policy and legislative framework for the protection of critical infrastructure in the Country. > > In this regard, a task force on formulation of a Critical Infrastructure Protection Bill was formed on 27th March 2015 (Kenya Gazette (No. 1987 of 2015). > > For more information, Read more > > Contact > > Phyllis Nyambura on pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke - +254 700 396433 for more information. > > Looking forward to your presence to cover this event. > > Kindly RSVP to Phyllis Nyambura. > > > > > Forward this email > > > > This email was sent to ali(a)hussein.me.ke by communications(a)ict.go.ke | > Update Profile/Email Address | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | About our service provider. > > > ICT Authority | Telposta Towers, 12th Floor | Kenyatta Ave | P.O. Box 27150-00100 | Nairobi | Kenya

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IANA transition progress report at Nairobi Safari club, 3rd September 2015
by Mwendwa Kivuva 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

Greetings, We are convening an IANA transition meeting to gather community feedback and report on the progress so far at the Nairobi Safari club from 3.30pm to 5pm on Thursday 3rd September 2015. You are all welcomed. Please RSVP to bob.ochieng(a)icann.org or kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com. 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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Kenya debate: Government systems lead to online fraud
by Ali Hussein 30 Aug '15

30 Aug '15

Listers This was bound to happen. Of course by now we know of the shenanigans that led to the attempted fraud within the IFMIS system. My take is that this is a case of a glass half full as opposed to half empty. Progress cannot come without challenges. Onwards and forwards Digital Government! http://www.idgconnect.com/abstract/10329/kenya-debate-government-systems-le… Ali Hussein Hussein & Associates +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "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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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Call for Fellowships for AFRINIC-23 is Open
by Mwendwa Kivuva 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

FYI ______________________ 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 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: AFRINIC Communication <comm-announce(a)afrinic.net> Date: 2015-08-26 13:51 GMT+03:00 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Call for Fellowships for AFRINIC-23 is Open To: africann(a)afrinic.net Dear Colleagues, The Call for Fellowships for the AFRINIC-23 meeting, being held from 28 November to 4 December in Pointe Noire, Congo is now open. The AFRINIC Fellowships are reserved for individuals representing organisations, universities, and media, who are actively involved in Internet operations, Internet development, or ICT policies in their countries. Selected candidates are expected to actively contribute to IP address management awareness in the AFRINIC service region. To qualify for a fellowship, you: • Must be a resident of an African nation • Don't need to be an AFRINIC member • Should have a technical (IT, Computer Science) background • Must not have benefited from previous AFRINIC fellowships • Must be willing to report on how the Fellowship benefited you/your organisation/country within an agreed timeframe Upon selection, candidates will be notified and will have eleven (11) days to respond to the offer. A public announcement of the Fellowship awardees will be made after the acceptance of the selected candidates has been received. Please find below the schedule for the Fellowship process: • Call closes on: 26 September 2015 • Selected fellows contacted on: 6 October 2015 • Deadline for Fellowship acceptance: 17 October 2015 • Fellows list announced on: 21 October 2015 The Fellowship includes: • Assistance with round-trip airfare to the meeting venue • Hotel accommodations for participation at the event during the plenary session days • Daily stipend If you think you meet the criteria stated above, please fill in the Fellowship application form here <http://registration.afrinic.net/events/node/5/> and submit it with requested information before 27 September 2015. Good luck and we look forward to receiving your applications! AFRINIC Team ………………………………. Chers Collègues, Veuillez noter que l'appel à candidature pour le programme de bourse d'AFRINIC-23, qui se tiendra du 28 novembre au 4 décembre 2015 est maintenant ouvert. Les bourses sont réservées en priorité aux individus provenant de petites organisations, d'universités ou médias, qui participent activement aux opérations et politiques de l'internet ou des télécommunications dans leurs pays. Le bénéficiaire est appelé à contribuer positivement aux programmes de sensibilisation de la gestion des ressources Internet dans notre région de service. Pour remplir les critères nécessaires, il faut que vous : • soyez un résident de l'Afrique; • ne soyez pas nécessairement un membre d'AFRINIC; • ayez une formation technique (informatique ou TIC); • n'ayez jamais bénéficié d'une bourse d'AFRINIC/AIS; • soyez disposé, à travers un rapport, à expliquer comment cette bourse a été bénéfique à votre organisation ou pays dans le délais convenu. Les bénéfices du programme : • Soutien dans l'achat de votre billet d'avion pour vous rendre à la conférence • Sponsoring de votre séjour à l'hôtel durant la semaine d'AFRINIC-23. Nous ferons une annonce pour communiquer la liste des candidats sélectionnés. Veuillez consulter ci-dessous les dates clés du programme: • L'appel ferme le 26 Septembre • Les boursiers sélectionnés sont contactés le 6 Octobre • Date limite pour accepter la bourse le 17 Octobre · • Liste de Boursiers annoncée le 21 Octobre Si vous pensez que vous remplissez les critères mentionnées, merci de remplir notre formulaire d'application ici <http://registration.afrinic.net/events/node/5/> et de le soumettre avec les informations requises avant le 27 Septembre. Nous vous souhaitons bonne chance et vous remercions pour votre participation ! L’Equipe d’AFRINIC _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann

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Fwd: [i-network] WEBCAST TUE-THU: Africa Peering and InterconnectionForum 2015 (AfPIF) live from Maputo, Mozambique
by Barrack Otieno 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

Listers, FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: osikolpat via Dgroups <i-network(a)dgroups.org> Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2015 05:07:04 GMT Subject: [i-network] WEBCAST TUE-THU: Africa Peering and InterconnectionForum 2015 (AfPIF) live from Maputo, Mozambique To: I-Network Uganda <i-network(a)dgroups.org> Thanks Lil From: Lillian Nalwoga via Dgroups <i-network(a)dgroups.org> To: I-Network Uganda <i-network(a)dgroups.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 10:14 AM Subject: [i-network] WEBCAST TUE-THU: Africa Peering and InterconnectionForum 2015 (AfPIF) live from Maputo, Mozambique I-Network Uganda (i-network(a)dgroups.org) is not on your Guest List | Approve sender | Approve domain Hello all, You didn't make it to Maputo for the AfPIF! You can now follow the meeting by using the details below - | | | | | The 6th Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) takes place from 25-27 August, 2015 in Maputo, Mozambique. The event will discuss regional interconnection dynamics and content issues that are critical components of transit deficits. As a multi-stakeholder forum, AfPIF will seek to foster cross-border interconnection opportunities by ensuring that key players — infrastructure providers, Internet service providers (ISPs), IXPs, international financial institutions, and policy-makers and regulators are present at the event.The event is being streamed live via the Internet Society livestream channel. Maputo time is UTC+3 thus 7 hours ahead of NYC.What: Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum 2015 Where: Girassol Indy Congress Hotel, Maputo, Mozambique When: 25-27 August, 2015 Program: http://www.internetsociety.org/afpif-2015/sessions Webcast: https://livestream.com/internetsociety/afpif2015 Twitter: #afpif2015 | | | Comment | See all comments | | | | Permalink http://isoc-ny.org/p2/7986 | | | | | | Regards,Lillian MAILING LIST RULES - http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=189… WEEKLY DISCUSSION ROUNDUPS - http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=19… QUARTERLY eNEWSLETTERS - http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=34&… WEBSITE - www.i-network.or.ug TWITTER - http://twitter.com/inetwork FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/inetwork.ug The I-Network Dgroup is a platform for ICT Knowledge Sharing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit [web site]( http://dgroups.org/iicd/i-network/ ) Click [here]( mailto:leave.i-network@dgroups.org ) to unsubscribe The email is intended only for the recipients. The owners of the Dgroups cannot be held responsible for the contents of the email message. __________ MAILING LIST RULES - http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=189… WEEKLY DISCUSSION ROUNDUPS - http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=19… QUARTERLY eNEWSLETTERS - http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=34&… WEBSITE - www.i-network.or.ug TWITTER - http://twitter.com/inetwork FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/inetwork.ug The I-Network Dgroup is a platform for ICT Knowledge Sharing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit [web site]( http://dgroups.org/iicd/i-network/ ) Click [here]( mailto:leave.i-network@dgroups.org ) to unsubscribe The email is intended only for the recipients. The owners of the Dgroups cannot be held responsible for the contents of the email message. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Overhauled NetNeutrality Website
by Mose Karanja 14 Aug '15

14 Aug '15

The Global Net Neutrality Coalition has overhauled its website <https://www.thisisnetneutrality.org/#join>. Key takeaways: 1. A generally agreed upon definition of Net Neutrality in 17 languages; 2. An interactive map that shows the status of Net Neutrality around the globe; 3. A model policy framework developed by the Dynamic Coalition on Network Neutrality <http://www.networkneutrality.info/> for crafting legislation and regulations; 4. Resources for global advocates fighting for a free and open Internet. The FCC in the US recently created the Open Internet Rule, the EU (28 countries) is almost there with the Digital Single Market and individual countries are busy debating this major issue on the future of Internet. I know some countries in Africa are busy on this too. However, despite there being a host of African partners in the thisisnetneutrality network (including KICTANet), none but two African countries have been featured citing ‘Research Pending’. This also happens with other indices like the Freedom House’s Internet Freedom Index and Amnesty’s. This is one area research institutions in Africa can fill up. Use the website <https://www.thisisnetneutrality.org/#join> and its resources to push for an open Internet! -- Mose Karanja +254 724 162536 | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> PGP: 0x1529552F <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja>

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Fwd: [ISOC Kenya] : Microsoft Research PhD Scholarships 2016 - Call for Applications
by Barrack Otieno 11 Aug '15

11 Aug '15

Fyi ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Eng. Martin Obuya via Internet Society" <Mail(a)connectedcommunity.org> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 14:37:25 +0000 Subject: [ISOC Kenya] : Microsoft Research PhD Scholarships 2016 - Call for Applications To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com == Please, reply ABOVE THIS LINE == Dear Members, The website is now live for the next PhD Scholarship Programme applications call. http://research.microsoft.com/PhDScholarship/ <http://research.microsoft.com/PhDScholarship/> Application deadline: 25 September 2015, 17:00 GMT Please let your academic contacts know about it! The Programme is open to all universities or national research institutions in any country in Europe, the Middle East or Africa. As in previous years, applications must be made by PhD supervisors not by students. Supervisors will be informed of our decision by the end of December 2015 and will then have until 31st March 2017 to find the best student for the proposed project. Students will typically start their PhD in October 2016. The page also contains a link to a number of currently open PhD positions sponsored by Microsoft Research at a number of Universities: http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/collaboration/global/open-phd-positions… <http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/collaboration/global/open-phd-positions…> If you have questions or feedback, please contact msrphd(a)microsoft.com <msrphd(a)microsoft.com>. Cheers! Eng. Martin Obuya, President/Chairman, ISOC Kenya ------------------------------ eng.mko(a)ihub.co.ke Ambassador (Govt Affairs) Note: replies will be sent to the full discussion group. ------------------------------ Reply to Sender : http://connect.internetsociety.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=253&SenderKey… Reply to Discussion : http://connect.internetsociety.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=253&MID=5910&… You are subscribed to "Kenya Chapter Rejuvenation" as otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com. To change your subscriptions, go to http://connect.internetsociety.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions&MDATE=…. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to http://connect.internetsociety.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?Use…. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: [global-nn] Policy Statement on the IGF Website
by Ali Hussein 07 Aug '15

07 Aug '15

FYI Ali Hussein Hussein & Associates +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "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: <LB(a)lucabelli.net> > Date: August 6, 2015 at 10:53:56 PM EAT > To: "DC NN" <nncoalition(a)mailman.edri.org>, global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net > Subject: [global-nn] Policy Statement on the IGF Website > Reply-To: <LB(a)lucabelli.net> > > Dear all, > > The IGF Secretariat has published the draft Net Neutrality Policy Statement on the IGF website. > Do not hesitate to express your comments using the dedicated platform that can be accessed here > http://review.intgovforum.org/igf-2015/dynamic-coalitions/dynamic-coalition… > > All the best, > Luca > > > Luca Belli, PhD > Researcher, Center for Technology & Society, FGV Rio de Janeiro > Founder and Co-chair, IGF Dynamic Coalition on Network Neutrality > Co-founder and Co-chair, IGF Dynamic Coalition on Platform Responsibility > >

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AG BLOCKS ICT CS' BID TO ENACT ANTI-SAFARICOM LAW
by Ali Hussein 06 Aug '15

06 Aug '15

Listers Apologies for cross posting. This discussion seems to have refused to die. :-) My humble contention is again that Market Forces and a gentle regulatory hand will be better than this poison pill that the CS seems determined to shove down Safaricom's throat. As for the regulators, the fact that two govt agencies seem at loggerheads on this issue can only augar well for this country - Competition has checked into Government! :-) One last thing - I'm curious as to the Market leadership status at Airtel's other Africa presence. Anyone has those stats at hand? http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/AG-blocks-Matiangi-s-bid-to-enact-anti-S… Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Weekly web review : Cyberpolitics, IANA transition, dotAFRICA, Internet of things....
by Barrack Otieno 03 Aug '15

03 Aug '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mamadou LO <alfamamadou(a)hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2015 14:56:30 +0000 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Weekly web review : Cyberpolitics, IANA transition, dotAFRICA, Internet of things.... To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Hi all! For your documentation, find below articles relating to some internet governance talking points. My pleasure to share with you articles on : cyberpolitics, IANA stewardship transition, dotAFRICA saga, Internet of things, Cybersecurity,.. Great week end to all! CYBERPOLITICS Stop Capitalizing the Word Internet http://www.newrepublic.com/article/122384/stop-capitalizing-word-internet China Pushes to Rewrite Rules of Global Internet Officials aim to control online discourse and reduce U.S. influence http://www.wsj.com/articles/china-pushes-to-rewrite-rules-of-global-interne… 5th ITAC OECD Newsletter: Internet Governance, WSIS+10, IoT, Cybersecurity, Trust, Standards… http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150728_5th_itac_oecd_newsletter_internet_go… How Congress Can Halt Government Control of the Internet http://dailysignal.com/2015/07/30/how-congress-can-halt-government-control-… China wants to reinvent the internet: Superpower aims to run part of the net on its own terms and police social media http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3178430/China-wants-reinvent… Russia calls for global coordination to counter cyber terrorist activity http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2015-07/29/c_134460546.htm After The Pirate Bay, Russian Internet Censors Crack Down On NoBlock Anonymity Service http://www.ibtimes.com/after-pirate-bay-russian-internet-censors-crack-down… Can the TPP Launch a New Era of Governance for Digital Commerce? http://blogs.cfr.org/cyber/2015/07/28/can-the-tpp-launch-a-new-era-of-gover… China Finalizes Internet Finance Regulations http://www.pymnts.com/news/2015/china-finalizes-internet-finance-regulation… Geopolitics Hot Summer of 2015 is Getting a Lot Hotter http://www.marketoracle.co.uk/Article51625.html ICANN ICANN’s Auctions Program Expected to Generate Higher Revenues http://www.domainnews.com/icann-s-auctions-program-expected-to-generate-hig… Six Key Takeaways from ICANN 53 in Buenos Aires http://www.natlawreview.com/article/six-key-takeaways-icann-53-buenos-aires IANA TRANSITION ICG Seeking Public Input on Key Internet Governance Proposal https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-07-31-en House Republican: Senate must pass Internet domain bill http://thehill.com/policy/technology/249593-house-republican-senate-must-pa… The Senate Should Take the DOTCOM Act Off Cruz Control http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150727_the_senate_should_take_the_dotcom_ac… ICANN needs to return to its Root(s) http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jul/27/celebrate-liberty-month-ica… Some progress, some distance to go on multistakeholder Internet governance http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/techtank/posts/2015/07/29-brotman-internet-g… DOMAIN NAME A New Boom to Come? Re-Evaluating the Success of the New TLD Program http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150727_new_boom_to_come_re_evaluating_the_s… Dot SUCKS: The Ultimate Vanity Domain http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150724_dot_sucks_the_ultimate_vanity_domain/ ccTLD Approved for Macao http://www.domainnews.com/cctld-approved-for-macao.html Navigating the .brand Delegation Process http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150728_navigating_the_brand_delegation_proc… Cape judge rules on domain name http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/cape-judge-rules-on-domain-name-1.18… Verisign gets patent for predicting domain name renewal rates http://domainnamewire.com/2015/07/28/verisign-patent-renewal-rates/ The strange stories behind country-code top-level domains http://boingboing.net/2015/07/30/the-strange-stories-behind-cou.html Approved ccTLD String for Greece by ICANN http://www.domainnews.com/approved-cctld-string-for-greece-by-icann/ Contractual Claims Lead to Frictions Between ICANN and Vox Populi http://www.domainnews.com/contractual-claims-leads-to-frictions-between-ica… .AFRICA .AFRICA IRP Declaration – Clearing Up Some Facts https://www.icann.org/news/blog/africa-irp-declaration-clearing-up-some-fac… Out of .Africa - Process Failures Don't Change the Facts http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150724_out_of_dot_africa_process_failures_d… BBC Covers the .Africa Saga between DCA Trust and ICANN http://domainnewsafrica.com/bbc-covers-the-dot-africa-saga-between-dca-trus… ICANN further implicated in .Africa controversy http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/07/24/icann_dot_africa/ ICANN's dotAFRICA Dispute http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02xnbht Did ZACR and Africa Union ignore the warning to be wary of wrong doing over .Africa?http://tandaabiashara.com/did-zacr-and-africa-union-ignore-the-warning-to-be-wary-of-wrong-doing-over-dot-africa/ WSIS+10 Internet Society's Contribution to the WSIS+10 Written Consultation http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150731_internet_societys_contribution_to_th… CYBERSECURITY How to Move Cybersecurity Forward in a More Positive Way http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150729_how_to_move_cybersecurity_forward_in… FBI admits understaffed to tackle cybersecurity concerns http://www.themalaymailonline.com/world/article/fbi-admits-understaffed-to-… Cybersecurity Becoming a Major Industry For Investors http://www.nasdaq.com/article/cybersecurity-becoming-a-major-industry-for-i… INTERNET OF THINGS At Internet of Things hearing, industry groups petition Congress for light regulatory touch http://mobihealthnews.com/45724/at-internet-of-things-hearing-industry-grou… Analytics And Big Data Define Internet Of Things Growth http://arc.applause.com/2015/07/27/internet-of-things-big-data-and-analytic… Internet of Things devices to triple by 2020 http://www.digitaltveurope.net/403812/internet-of-things-devices-to-triple-… INTERNET - HUMAN RIGHTS - MULTILINGUALISM Italy: Human rights are so old hat. The future's in internet rights Euro nation makes Declaration of Internet Rights, with caps and everything. Bless 'em http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/07/29/italian_declaration_of_internet_rig… Do internet users need their own bill of rights? Italy hopes to pave the way http://www.zdnet.com/article/italys-bill-of-rights-for-the-internet-publish… Collaborating towards a Truly Multilingual Internet https://www.icann.org/news/blog/collaborating-towards-a-truly-multilingual-… AFRICAN INTERNET NEWS Africa: Why Internet Governance Matters http://allafrica.com/stories/201507280893.html Africa Can’t Let Old Traditions Stand in the Way of Progress, Warns Obama http://time.com/3974671/obama-african-union-address/ Why Communication Agencies Must Collaborate For Rapid Broadband Penetration http://leadership.ng/business/450032/why-communication-agencies-must-collab… Ethiopia: World Intellectual Property Organization Sign Mou On the Implementation of the Capacity Building in the Use of Appropriate Technology Specific Technical and Scientific Information http://allafrica.com/stories/201507301355.html Internet.org still focused on connecting africa to the internet http://www.itnewsafrica.com/2015/07/internet-org-still-focused-on-connectin… -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] New document: Perspectives on the IANA Stewardship Transition Principles
by Barrack Otieno 03 Aug '15

03 Aug '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dan York <york(a)isoc.org> Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2015 21:27:48 +0000 Subject: [Internet Policy] New document: Perspectives on the IANA Stewardship Transition Principles To: Internet Policy External <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Internet-policy subscribers, Today we published a document providing our perspectives on the principles behind the IANA Stewardship Transition: https://www.internetsociety.org/doc/perspectives-iana-stewardship-transitio… As part of the release, Sally Wentworth published a blog post providing an overview: https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy/2015/07/perspectives-ian… With the IANA Coordination Group (ICG) poised to release its call for public comments on a combined proposal to transition the stewardship of the IANA functions and important progress underway in the accountability discussions, we believe it is critical that we understand how the IANA stewardship principles as well as the IANA functions fit into the broader context of the Internet's operations and and international consensus. Our main goal was to show how these so-called NTIA criteria reflect broader Internet principles which have been adopted and embedded through years of global consensus. As we enter this next stage of the evaluation of the ICG proposal, we hope that this document will help in moving that discussion forward to achieving the global, open, secure and stable Internet we all seek. Regards, Dan -- Dan York Senior Content Strategist, Internet Society york(a)isoc.org<mailto:york@isoc.org> +1-802-735-1624 Jabber: york(a)jabber.isoc.org<mailto:york@jabber.isoc.org> Skype: danyork http://twitter.com/danyork http://www.internetsociety.org/<http://www.internetsociety.org/deploy360/> -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] ISOC Contribution to UN WSIS+10 Review
by Barrack Otieno 03 Aug '15

03 Aug '15

Listers, FYI Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Constance Bommelaer <bommelaer(a)isoc.org> Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:14:35 +0000 Subject: [Internet Policy] ISOC Contribution to UN WSIS+10 Review To: Internet Policy External <InternetPolicy(a)elists.isoc.org>, "internetsociety_advisorycouncilne(a)ConnectedCommunity.org" <internetsociety_advisorycouncilne(a)connectedcommunity.org>, "internetsociety_chapterleaderscommunityne(a)ConnectedCommunity.org" <internetsociety_chapterleaderscommunityne(a)connectedcommunity.org> Dear Members, The Internet Society has submitted a <http://www.internetsociety.org/doc/internet-society-written-submission-wsis…> written contribution to the UN General Assembly WSIS+10 Review<http://www.internetsociety.org/doc/internet-society-written-submission-wsis…> to be held later in December, in New York. In our submission, we highlight the two main outcomes we are aiming for: * Preserving the consensus of the 2005 Tunis Agenda that recognizes the distributed model of governance of the Internet where each stakeholder group has its own role and set of responsibilities, while all working together; * Laying the foundations of an inclusive, people-centered and development-oriented Information Society for the next decade, articulated around three main pillars: 1/ collaborative networks for human empowerment and sustainable development, 2/ collaborative security for trust-worthy environments, and 3/ collaborative governance where open frameworks lead to successful discussions. For further background information, you can also read this blog post<http://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy/2015/07/internet-society-…>. With regards to next steps, all contributions received will feed into a "non-paper" published by the UN in August. The next face-to-face consultations will take place in NY in Oct, leading to the UN GA High-Level Event on 15-16 Dec. where leaders from all communities should be invited to speak (see the WSIS+10 preparatory process roadmap<http://unpan3.un.org/wsis10/preparatoryprocess>). Many thanks to all the colleagues who have made suggestions and shared useful insights, they were very useful to develop ISOC's submission. Our Members and Chapters are an essential part of our engagement with the UN. Best regards, Constance Bommelaer Senior Director, Global Internet Policy The Internet Society www.isoc.org<http://www.isoc.org> -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: [ALAC] John Jeffrey blog on .africa IRP
by Barrack Otieno 01 Aug '15

01 Aug '15

Listers , FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Rinalia Abdul Rahim <rinalia.abdulrahim(a)gmail.com> Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2015 09:56:01 +0800 Subject: [ALAC] John Jeffrey blog on .africa IRP To: ALAC Working List <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org Dear ALAC and AFRALO, Please find below a link to ICANN General Counsel's blog on the .africa IRP ruling. > > https://www.icann.org/news/blog/africa-irp-declaration-clearing-up-some-fac… > Best regards, Rinalia -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Is Safaricom really dominant?
by Ali Hussein 01 Aug '15

01 Aug '15

Listers Apologies for cross posting. Safaricom was again on the dock two days ago at the Senate that was sitting to discuss this issue. I don't have the full details of what transpired but I do know one thing (or two):- We are wasting too much time discussing an issue which the market will address - sooner rather than later. Instead of Regulators and policy makers spending too much time debating on whether Safaricom is dominant or not I challenge them to create an environment that will ensure that such discussions are pointed in the right direction. For example:- 1. Do we have ubiquitous broadband in the country? When we talk about high speed internet do we mean Nairobi or Kenya? 2. What is the Universal Access Fund doing? Where are the reports for us to interrogate? 3. What is our definition of Net Neutrality and how will this affect the growth of critical infrastructure going forward? 4. Are the Telcos collectively behaving badly? And what can be done to address this issue? I mean stuff like 'expired' bundles, Fair use Policy (whatever that means!), basic customer service etc. 5. What is our position on Privacy and Cyber Crime? 6. Does the average Kenyan understand the pitfalls of freely sharing information online? And how can we protect them without curtailing their freedoms? 7. In the wake of the GES Conference what next? My humble opinion is that this continuous talk of Safaricom being dominant is akin to Wagging the Dog. Ali Hussein Hussein & Associates +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "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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Are the Europeans going too far with 'Right to be Forgotten'? Google stands its ground. France's latest demands raises fundamental questions in Internet Governance and Freedom of Expression
by Ali Hussein 01 Aug '15

01 Aug '15

Listers Apologies for cross posting. In the wake of yesterday's well attended Kenya IGF with wide representation from Government, Civil Society and the Private Sector this story in Fortune Magazine raisins fundamental questions on Internet Governance and Freedom of Expression. Excerpts:- Google finally said enough is enough when it comes to Europe censoring its search results. It issued a bold challenge to France. Google made a dramatic gesture to oppose censorship of its search results on Wednesday, telling French regulators in a blog post that it will not heed demands to implement so-called “right to be forgotten” requests on a worldwide basis. The move, which sets the stage for further confrontations between Google and France, also highlights a growing legal crisis for the internet. Read on:- http://fortune.com/2015/07/30/google-france-right-to-be-forgotten/ What's your take? Ali Hussein Hussein & Associates +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "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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Fwd: [Skunkworks] Fwd: Open Forum : The Knight-Mozilla Fellowships for all over the World 2016
by Barrack Otieno 31 Jul '15

31 Jul '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mwendwa Kivuva via skunkworks <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:14:47 +0300 Subject: [Skunkworks] Fwd: Open Forum : The Knight-Mozilla Fellowships for all over the World 2016 To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "sharif alam via Internet Society" <Mail(a)connectedcommunity.org> Date: Jul 31, 2015 11:56 AM Subject: Open Forum : The Knight-Mozilla Fellowships for all over the World 2016 To: <kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> Cc: == Please, reply ABOVE THIS LINE == ------------------------------ Open Forum <http://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer/…> The Knight-Mozilla Fellowships for all over the World 2016 <http://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer/…> [image: sharif alam] <http://connect.internetsociety.org/network/members/profile/?UserKey=3d4faaf…> Jul 31, 2015 4:56 AM sharif alam <http://connect.internetsociety.org/network/members/profile/?UserKey=3d4faaf…> The Knight-Mozilla Fellowships for all over the World 2016 *Duration : * 7-12 Months *Deadline : * 21 Aug 15 The Knight-Mozilla Fellowships present a unique opportunity for people who love to code and who want to influence the future of journalism on the web. Our fellowship hosts for 2016 are: the Los Angeles Times Data Desk, NPR, Vox Media, Frontline, Correct!v, and The Coral Project (a collaboration between the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Mozilla). *READ MORE <http://www.disa4dev.org/the-knight-mozilla-fellowships-for-all-over-the-wor…>* ------------------------------ sharif2bd(a)yahoo.com Note: replies will be sent to the full discussion group. ------------------------------ *Login to Contact Sender <http://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/all-discussions/postreply/?G…>* *View Thread <http://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer/…>* *Flag as Inappropriate <http://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer/…>* You are subscribed to "Open Forum" as kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com. To change your subscriptions, go to My Subscriptions <http://connect.internetsociety.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions>. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to Unsubscribe <http://connect.internetsociety.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?Use…> . [image: Internet Society] <http://connect.internetsociety.org/internetsociety> -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Livestream Link Kenya IGF happening now! https://livestream.com/internetsociety/keigf15
by Barrack Otieno 31 Jul '15

31 Jul '15

Listers, You can join from the office via https://livestream.com/internetsociety/keigf15 Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Kenya IGF Programme
by Grace Githaiga 29 Jul '15

29 Jul '15

Dear Listers Greetings. Pls find attached the Kenya IGF Programme. Looking forward to seeing some of you and for those who will not make for the F2F meeting, there will be remote participation. @Barrack Otieno will provide the details in due course. Thanks everyone and especially those who participated in the online debate. RgdsGrace

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#KeIGF Online Discussions Day 6: Openess
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 28 Jul '15

28 Jul '15

Listers, We hope you are all well post POTUS visit. Due to the the national activities last week, we were not able to post the last issue for discussion. Many of you had requested for a discussion on openness of the Internet and so we shall tackle that today. You are also welcome to contribute to all the other discussion threads from last week as we gear up for the face to face KeIGF . The idea of an open Internet is the idea that the full resources of the Internet and means to operate on it are easily accessible to all individuals and companies. This often includes ideas such as net neutrality, open standards, transparency, lack of Internet censorship, and low barriers to entry. We seek to answer questions like: how open is the Internet in Kenya? Is Freedom of Speech Online encouraged or it is suppressed? Are there examples of blocked websites in Kenya? How easy is it to start an Internet business in Kenya? Should Internet service provider (ISP) be allowed to speed up, slow down or block lawful Web traffic from getting to where you, the customer, want it to go? Should ISPs like Orange or Safaricom demand payment from content providers like Facebook or Google because these content providers reap huge profit from the infrastructure provided by ISPs? What is the position of the regulator on net neutrality? What is the position of service providers in Kenya on net neutrality? Over to you. Regards, -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u Nairobi Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu>

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Discussion
by Kenneth Muturi 27 Jul '15

27 Jul '15

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Re: [isoc_ke] #KeIGF15 Online Discussions Day Four: Management of Critical Internet Resources
by Barrack Otieno 24 Jul '15

24 Jul '15

Listers, Feel free to continue with the discussions on the previous days threads. Today , we focus on management of critical internet resources in our country. Questions: 1. Is there an over arching national policy to guide infrastructure deployments within the country? 2. What is the current state of fiber optic cable across the country? Is there any redundancy on the cables laid across the country? 3. Are there policies in place for infrastructure sharing to avoid each operator laying their own cable thus passing the cost to the end user? 4. What is the state of IXPs in Kenya? are we in retaining more traffic locally compared to say 2 years ago? 5. Communications Authority requires all .ke registrars and the registry to be licensed by it before they commence business. Why is the registry being licensed? What would happen if CA withdrew the license for the registry? Why are registrars licensed twice, first by KENIC, then CA? Will over regulation hurt the industry? 6. With the eminent depletion of IPv4 addresses around the world, what is the state of uptake of IPv6 addresses in Kenya? 7. What is being done to ensure there is more uptake of IPv6? Then there is the exhaustion of IPv4 in some regions of the world like ARIN forcing them to go full V6 without dual-stacking, what impact does that have to our country where most networks and content is on v4? 8.Do you have any other views regarding best practice in the management of critical internet resources? The floor is open. Thank you Best Regards

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Re: [isoc_ke] #KeIGF15 Online Discussions Day Five: Emerging Issues
by Barrack Otieno 24 Jul '15

24 Jul '15

Listers, This topic attempts to provide the space to discuss a variety of emerging issues in the Internet space. Question 1. The mandate of WSIS, a meeting of the UN that took place in 2005 in Tunis is coming to an end. The WSIS process gave birth to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) which is up for renewal at end of this year. >From IGF discussions, there are no concrete proposals to form a permanent UN body for Internet governance. However, the discussions have borne many policies or “soft laws” that have guided relationships various stakeholders. Should the mandate of WSIS be extended for a further 10 years? 2. Should the government of Kenya support a renewal of WSIS? 3. Are there any other emerging issues that the Kenyan Internet Community should pay attention to? The floor is open

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Re: [isoc_ke] #KeIGF15 Online Discussions Day Three: Internet Economy
by Barrack Otieno 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

Listers, The rise of the Internet economy in Kenya has been defined by different strokes. On one hand there are small entrepreneurs doing their side hustles from offices, small shops and car boots. They advertise their merchandise and services on social media and in a rudimentary form, some deliver merchandise in backpacks from door to door. Enter the bigger players who have large websites from where goods and services are purchased. Their business models differ. We have companies like OLX, Cheki that provide a platform for users to interact. They make their money from advertising. Others such as Rupu and Jumia offer services and merchandise at reduced prices. Questions 1. Does an adequate legal framework exist to protect consumers from fraud, deficient goods and services and to assure consumer rights in the budding Internet economy? 2. Since the bigger players in the sector are doing well, is time ripe for the local Internet economy to be taxed to raise money for government services? 3. Should other services in the Internet economy such as cloud services, international online purchases etc be taxed? 4. As a stakeholder , what are your recommendations on how the Internet economy can be improved? The floor is open, feel free to continue contributing to the discussions of the previous days.

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Fwd: Update on DEMO Africa 2015
by Barrack Otieno 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: DEMO Africa <harry.hare(a)demo-africa.com> Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2015 13:40:18 +0000 Subject: Update on DEMO Africa 2015 To: Barrack <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> DEMO AFRICA RELEASES LIST OF TOP THIRTY TECHNOLOGY START-UPS DEMO Africa has today released a list of the thirty technology start-ups from across Africa that will pitch at the 2015 edition of the DEMO Africa event. Last year’s giant, Nigeria, tops the list again with 8 representatives followed by Kenya with 6. South Africa is third with 3 representatives while Ghana, Egypt, Cameroon and Zimbabwe each have two. Uganda, Tanzania and new comer, Ivory Coast, will each be represented by 1 start-up. The presence of Ivory Coast on the list of giants is a strong signal that more African nations are warming up to the ability of the continent to craft her own solutions to various needs. The highest represented category on the 2015 list is Finance and Banking with 8 products. Other popular categories include Education, Transport and Logistics, Retail, Communication and Media and entertainment. More on this story >>>> (http://www.demo-africa.com/news/demo-africa-releases-list-of-top-30-technol…) ABAN (AFRICAN BUSINESS ANGEL NETWORK) ABAN which was formed following the successful edition of last year’s Investor Summit at DEMO Africa. On July 31st 2015 ABAN in partnership with the Lagos Angels Network (LAN) will present the first of a series of Angel Investor Bootcamps. More on this story >>>> (http://www.demo-africa.com/news/lagos-to-host-the-first-of-the-angel-invest…) https://www.facebook.com/DemoAfrica Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DemoAfrica) https://www.twitter.com/DEMOAfrica/ Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/DEMOAfrica/) http://www.demo-africa.com/ Website (http://www.demo-africa.com/) ============================================================ Copyright 2015 DEMO Africa, All rights reserved. You are on this list because you are a friend of LIONS@frica, DEMO, DEMO Africa or CIO East Africa. Our mailing address is: DEMO Africa 604 Limuru Road eDevelopment House Nairobi , Kenya ** unsubscribe from this list (http://demo-africa.us5.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=6ba64c7f527bae76ed2d5f…) ** update subscription preferences (http://demo-africa.us5.list-manage.com/profile?u=6ba64c7f527bae76ed2d5fc03&…) -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Re: [isoc_ke] [Skunkworks] #KeIGF15 Online Discussions Day Two: Cyber Security and Trust
by Barrack Otieno 21 Jul '15

21 Jul '15

Well said with Steve and Explorer, Security matters are tied to value systems. Without values there is no security. I stand to be corrected but in the vision 2030 document we had a pillar that received very little attention. This pillar touched on National values , i think this is where the rain started beating us on the security front. Recent interventions from the government and religious communities have emphasized on collective responsibilities and being your brothers keeper (Nyumba kumi et al). I think the same approach should be applied to stem Cyber Security that is sensitizing users on the importance of confidentiality. This can best be done by implementing Security standards such as ISO 27000 series which break down security into a laymans language. Regards On 7/21/15, Stephen Munguti via skunkworks <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Hello all, > > I think most of our security concerns stem from internal users and this is > the reason many banks and telecos refuse to part with this information, i > could be wrong though > > On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 8:58 AM, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) via skunkworks < > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > >> Dear Listers, >> >> >> Kenya has had its fair share of high profile cyber threats, hacking etc, >> the latest being the alleged compromise of the IFMIS system at >> NYS/Ministry >> of Devolution. The country and Africa at large is making efforts to >> assure >> cyber-security. These include among others her involvement in the Africa >> Union Convention on Cybercrime and a proposal for a Cybercrime law, an >> initiative led by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. >> Significant financial resources have also been earmarked by government >> for >> security and cyber security in particular. There are also partnerships >> between government and private sector in deploying cybersecurity centres. >> >> The private sector has employed practical measures to protect their >> businesses. However, businesses such as mobile money providers and banks >> have been shy to divulge their cyber security concerns to protect their >> interests. >> >> Civil society on the other hand has raised concern about the line between >> protecting the cyber space and creating a facilitative environment for >> innovators as well as protecting the rights of users. >> >> >> >> Are our efforts at deterring cyber-crime the correct way to assure cyber >> security? Are fears about a partnership between government and private >> sector and the general fears about stifling innovation and human rights >> in >> the name of cybersecurity legitimate? Are there other practical >> approaches >> that different stakeholders can take to enhance cyber security? >> >> >> Over to you. >> >> -- >> Grace L.N. Mutung'u >> Nairobi Kenya >> Skype: gracebomu >> Twitter: @Bomu >> >> <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> skunkworks mailing list >> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> ------------ >> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> > > > > -- > > Best Regards, > Stephen Munguti. > > +254720425104 > -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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