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Invitation to 3rd Annual ICT Conference: Technology and Peace for Diverse Voices
by Michael A. Asudi 13 Sep '12

13 Sep '12

I hope you are all well This is to invite you to the 3rd Annual Conference on 26th-28th Oct, 2012 at Kibugat Village, Bureti District, Kericho County This year, the theme is 'Technology and Peace for Diverse Voices' We would like to show how best we can harness basic technologies to promote peace and community development and information sharing to initiate appropriate and time resposne It is a blessing that Dr. Day has confirmed his availability and agreed to volunteer again this year Here is last year's pics http://kenya.dotrust.org/blog/gallery/ict-4-development-conference-at-kibug… Thanks and let's meet in Kibugat! Michael Asudi www.m-itu.org

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Fwd: [kictanet] ITU SG says WCIT Talks Are Not About Internet Governance
by Barrack Otieno 12 Sep '12

12 Sep '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alice Munyua <alice(a)apc.org> Date: Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 5:02 PM Subject: [kictanet] ITU SG says WCIT Talks Are Not About Internet Governance To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> http://www.bna.com/itus-toure-wcit-b17179869586/ Tuesday, September 11, 2012 ITU's Toure: WCIT Talks Are Not About Internet Governance by Thomas O'Toole An editor on our staff, David McAuley, was fortunate to obtain an interview last week with International Telecommunication Union Secretary-General Dr. Hamadoun I. Touré. The U.S. government has hammered away at Touré and the ITU all this year, accusing the international telecom body of using the upcoming World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT-12) talks in Dubai as a forum to wrest key internet governance functions away from the private sector (and the U.S. government). The accusations clearly rankled Touré, who spoke at length about what WCIT is and is not about. WCIT 'Internet Governance' Hype Distracts Attention From Serious Issues, ITU Head Says By David McAuley The World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT-12) “has nothing to do with [internet] Governance,” International Telecommunication Union Secretary-General Dr. Hamadoun I. Touré told BNA Sept. 5 during email and telephone interviews. Touré reiterated and expanded upon previously voiced criticisms of what he called “over-dramatic” characterizations of the WCIT-12 process as a push by some governments to wrest control over the internet and place it in the ITU. Touré also took the opportunity to try to refocus the debate surrounding WCIT-12 onto what he argued were serious issues that require urgent attention by ITU member states--such as data security and exorbitant roaming charges. WCIT Draws Near The ITU, the United Nations's agency for information and communication technologies, is hosting WCIT-12 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from Dec. 3-14. The aim of the event is to revise the “International Telecommunication Regulations,” established by treaty in 1988 and widely credited with liberalizing the international telecom market, and enabling the growth that followed. The ITRs did not address the internet, however, which did not generate such a huge global impact until years later. WCIT-12 has garnered increasing criticism on substantive claims that it involves overreach by implicating the internet (17 ECLR 805, 5/2/12), and on transparency claims that the process is shrouded in secrecy. Touré has challenged the notion that either the United Nations or the ITU has designs on internet control, and has attempted, with some limited success, to pry the WCIT-12 process open for all stakeholders rather than just for ITU members. Serious Issues on Agenda Touré told BNA, “Internet Governance as we know it today” is about “Domain Names and addresses.” Internet governance, according to Touré, consists of: • the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions; • the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) functions; and • the ICANN-Verisign Corp. agreement on the root zone file and domain names. “These are issues that we're not talking about at all,” he said. “We're not pushing that, we don't need to.” Discussions on those internet governance topics are addressed by the Internet Governance Forum and the World Summit on the Information Society, Touré said. “WCIT is not going to duplicate this.” Touré stressed that the concern over internet governance should not drown out the opportunity for WCIT to take on matters of real import. “Why don't we talk about security, you cannot have freedom or privacy without security. If anyone can steal your identity you are not a free person.” There's so much on our plate. Why [would] I have to take over internet governance? Hamadoun I. Touré, Secretary General, International Telecommunication Union Roaming, the application of sometimes steep charges to maintain mobile device network-connectivity while the user travels from one country to another, is another WCIT topic that he said needs attention, calling it a very real issue for developing countries. There are others, he added, “We cannot talk about energy efficiency, we cannot talk about accessibility, we cannot talk about security for children?” “These are real issues we are talking about,” Touré said. “There's so much on our plate. Why [would] I have to take over internet governance?” Impact of Definitional Changes ITR Article 3 deals with international telecommunications networks. A summary of the existing proposals made public by the ITU, known as the “Draft of the Future ITRs,” shows a number of proposals for a new Article 3.5 that would touch upon naming, numbering, addressing, and identification. Touré disagreed with the suggestion that numerous proposals to add a new section 3.5 to the ITRs might have the effect of expanding the treaty to internet governance. “That is telecommunication numbering,” he said, something that preceded the internet. Some people, Touré added, will hijack a country code and open a phone line for pornography. “These are the types of things we are talking about, and they came before the internet.” Some have argued that proposals to revise certain treaty definitions might nevertheless have the effect of bringing internet naming and numbering into treaty coverage. For example, there are proposals to change the term “Telecommunication” to “Telecommunication/ICT,” and to change the definition of that term from covering “Any transmission, emission, or reception” of signals of any nature, to covering “Any transmission, emission, or reception, including processing” of such signals. Touré, in an email to BNA, challenged the idea that the proposed changes made a difference: It is important to note that transmission and reception of communications over IP-based networks is included in the present ITU definition of “telecommunications,” in the view of a number of ITU Member States. In fact, although there have been many discussions in the past regarding whether to change the formal wording of the definition, an argument advanced in favour of not doing so was precisely because technologies such as the Internet are already included, so there is no reason to change the definition. Touré, expanding on his emailed remarks, told BNA that the proposals that appear to involve the ITU in internet numbering and addressing were preliminary and subject to change. “These are preliminary proposals,” he said, “and I suspect that someone else will bring another counterproposal to this, we will analyze it and say yes, this is going beyond, and we'll stop it.” There is a misunderstanding in the debate, I am trying to refocus it, but some people don't want to listen to it. Hamadoun Touré What is important, Touré said, is that people are bringing up problems and proposing solutions, there is nothing behind the scene beyond that. “At the end of the day, we'll find the solution that is … workable for everybody … in the true tradition of the ITU.” Touré also expressed confidence that the WCIT meeting will successfully resolve controversy around another proposal that might implicate internet governance, this one involving a suggested change to Article 3.3 that would allow a member state to know how its traffic is routed, and to impose routing regulations for purposes of security and countering fraud. “Issues like that may have a real implication [leading possibly to] some impasse on the perception of freedom or privacy,” Touré said. But there will be counterproposals and we will find a middle ground, he said. Broadband Investment What WCIT-12 will do, Touré said, is “open up new opportunities for more investment in Broadband infrastructure to match … exponential growth in Data traffic.” Broadband capability must be made available for every community around the world, he said. That will take investment, and member states will discuss that in good faith and reach creative solutions to enable every person to exercise “his or her right to access, use, create and share information in an affordable and safe manner,” Touré said. The key, he added, will be to do this with “a sound regulatory system that is not heavy handed,” leaving the ICT sector with the right environment to flourish and prosper. Roads and Cars “This is like roads and cars,” Touré said. Traffic is growing exponentially, so governments need to make sure that highway infrastructure keeps pace with increased traffic on the roads. The highway engineer needs to make sure that the roads and bridges are correctly built. The highway engineer should be able to ask for details about the height and weight of cars and trucks without facing an objection that what the engineer really wants is to own the vehicles, Touré said. That makes no sense, Touré said, that is not what the engineer is asking for, and we should all instead work together for sound traffic management. “There is a misunderstanding in the debate, I am trying to refocus it, but some people don't want to listen to it,” Touré said. “When you buy a car you're not buying a road.” Settlement and Funding Touré said that WCIT will also focus on the settlement mechanism for the future of broadband traffic. “The old WCIT was based on simple voice telephony back in 1988 and that set the stage for the information society,” he said. Measurement metrics for international settlements were the time and location of the call, now the traffic is in bits and bytes, and time is irrelevant. There is a need to change the settlement process for combined voice, video, and data today, Touré said. He also said that “the flow of funds for Internet traffic” will be addressed at WCIT-12, but that cannot be considered to be a part of internet governance: There is nothing new about ITU discussing such flow of funds: it has been the topic of much discussion in ITU since 1998 and is the subject of Recommendation ITU-T D.50, which has been unanimously approved by all ITU Member States. … The Recommendation says that the value of traffic flow is one element, among others, to be taken into account in bilateral commercial arrangements by parties that provide international Internet connections. One suggestion for tackling funding has been put forward by the European Telecommunications Network Operators' Association (ETNO), a Brussels-based group representing companies in 35 countries. It calls for “fair compensation for carried traffic,” and floated the idea of “the principle of sending party network pays”. “It is easy to criticize, but ETNO has the merit of putting its view on the table,” Touré said. Others should come up with counter proposals, debate will ensue, he added. “I am convinced we will find a common ground.” Participation, Consensus, and Transparency Details about how WCIT is arranged and who will participate are available on the ITU's WCIT Background Briefs website, Touré told BNA. Basically, he said, it will be members states that participate as WCIT is a treaty-making conference. Sector members, whom Touré described as “mainly private companies in the industry and other relevant organizations,” can participate as observers, and may be invited to speak. He said it is a common practice among member states to include individuals from sector members and private companies in their WCIT delegations. Each member state will have one vote, Touré said. But a vote is unlikely, he quickly added. “I believe it is not necessary, this is not what our Members want, it can and should be avoided in the true tradition of ITU.” ITU member states have come through two world wars and a cold war without a vote, and WCIT-12 should be no exception, Touré said. The organization has been particularly adept at achieving consensus, he said. Touré said that no decision has yet been made regarding press coverage of WCIT. The decision regarding press attendance will be formally made by the WCIT conference itself at the opening, which is normal ITU practice, he added. Touré appeared to support greater press access to the WCIT talks. “By giving opportunity to Press to attend and report we will improve understanding and reduce speculation.” By David McAuley -- _______________________________________________ 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. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: AFRINIC-17 Call for Fellowship Now Open!
by Barrack Otieno 12 Sep '12

12 Sep '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Babusha Radhakissoon <babusha(a)afrinic.net> Date: Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 2:24 PM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] AFRINIC-17 Call for Fellowship Now Open! To: africann(a)afrinic.net Dear Colleagues, We are offering fellowships for our upcoming meeting taking place in Khartoum, Sudan, from the 24 to 29 November 2012. The fellowship is reserved for individuals representing small organisations, universities, and media who are actively involved in Internet operations and development or ICT policy in their countries and respective communities. The fellow is expected to positively and actively contribute to IP address management awareness in the AFRINIC service region. To qualify for the fellowship, you: * should be a resident of Africa; * must not necessarily be an AFRINIC member; * should be from a technical (IT, Computer Science) background; * have not benefited from previous AFRINIC fellowships; * are willing to report on how this fellowship has benefited you/your organisation/country. Upon selection of the fellows, AFRINIC will notify the selected fellows directly and allow the fellow seven (7) days to reply with an acceptance of the fellowship. A public announcement of the fellowship winners will be made after the acceptance by the winners. Please find hereafter the schedule for the fellowship process: 12 September 2012: Open Call for fellowship applications 25 September 2012: Close of applications 30 September2012: Notification to pre-selected fellows 07 October 2012: Deadline of acceptance by awarded fellow 08 October 2012: Final announcement and publication of fellowship list The fellowship includes: assistance with round-trip airfare to the meeting venue, hotel accommodation for the AFRINIC Plenary event from 27 November (the day before the beginning of the Plenary) to 29 November 2012 (the last day of the event). If you think you meet the criteria above, please fill in the fellowship application form at http://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-17/content/fellowship-programme and submit it with your personal detail information before 25 September 2012. We wish you good luck and look forward to receiving your applications! Kind Regards, The AFRINIC Meeting Team -- Ms. Babusha Radhakissoon Tel: +230 403 51 00 PR and Marketing Assistant, AFRINIC Fax: +230 466 67 58 babusha(a)afrinic.net - www.afrinic.net ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us at AFRINIC-17 for our Public Policy Meeting in Khartoum, Sudan, on 24 – 29 November 2012 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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NEWS RELEASE: Internet Society Hosts Seminar for Policymakers on Internet Standards Framework
by Barrack Otieno 12 Sep '12

12 Sep '12

Listers, FYI Internet Society Hosts Seminar for Policymakers on Internet Standards Framework Event held in conjunction with the XXI Meeting of the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission highlighted importance of open Internet standards [San Salvador, El Salvador, 11 September 2012] — The Internet Society, in collaboration with the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission’s (CITEL) Permanent Consultative Committee I, hosted a seminar yesterday for more than 70 policymakers and industry representatives to discuss the Internet Standards Framework. The event was held in conjunction with the XXI Meeting of CITEL, an advisory body of the Organization of American States that focuses on promoting the development of telecommunications and ICT in the Americas. The seminar provided the opportunity to acquaint high-level policymakers and key regional stakeholders with the global Internet standards framework, the broad range of standards organizations, how standards contribute to global interoperability, and the importance of collaboration amongst standards bodies. Speakers at the seminar included Adrian Farrel, IETF; Steve Mills, IEEE; Jeff Jaffe, W3C; Simao Campos, ITU; and Sebastian Bellagamba, Internet Society. The afternoon panel presented perspectives from across the industry with speakers, including Wayne Zeuch, CITEL; Pablo Brenner, Globant; Andres Piazza, LACNIC; Patrick Ryan, Google; and Jose Ayala, Ericsson. "We appreciate the opportunity to participate in the Internet Standards Framework seminar and share the power of open standards with the Latin American community," said Steve Mills, IEEE Standards Association President. "Access to knowledge is vital to sustaining the social and economic growth of the region, and the open Internet is a critical component of the knowledge infrastructure. As an organization that fully supports the principles of OpenStand (open-stand.org) which convey the power of collaboration and cooperation and support innovation and interoperability, we are committed to delivering standards that are open and accessible trusting that voluntary adoption through an open market will contribute the best possible value to humanity." “We were extremely proud to work together with CITEL on this important event to engage with policymakers and industry leaders from across the Americas,” said Sebastian Bellagamba, Internet Society Regional Bureau Director, Latin America and the Caribbean. “The event was highly successful in providing a productive discussion and opening the doors for future collaboration.” -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Video: A Conversation with Willy Mutunga
by Joly MacFie 11 Sep '12

11 Sep '12

Not particularly Internet-related but FYI and wishing everyone good luck! http://csis.org/multimedia/video-kenyas-momentous-year-ahead -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast WWWhatsup NYC - http://wwwhatsup.com http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com VP (Admin) - ISOC-NY - http://isoc-ny.org -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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Re: [ISOC_KE] OPEN SOURCE RESEARCH PROJECT -View
by Ronald Ojino 10 Sep '12

10 Sep '12

Thanks Grace, This research is on open data; and we are developing concept notes on a case study "Open data for marginalized communities in the slums (A case study of Kibera slums)" Your comments will really be appreciated and you can be coopted into the research team..just mail me your one page CV. For your sake, I have re-attached the proposal call. Best regards, Ronald Ojino On Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 9:08 AM, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) <nmutungu(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Ronald, > Just to understand, for which grant is this proposal? > I am reading through and will be sending my comments as requested. > Good work! > > 2012/9/10, Ronald Ojino <ronojinx(a)gmail.com>: > > Dear all in the research team, > > I kindly need your contributions to the proposal that we are to send > later > > tonight. Just to mention... Richard, Daniel, Grace, Liz and Davis... > Kindly > > forward me your input on the topics assigned as I compile the report. > > In the meantime, I also need your one page CVs as a research team > > requirement. > > Lets kindly adhere to the urgency implied in this mail. > > Best regards, > > Ronald Ojino > > > > > > On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 6:13 AM, Ronald Ojino <ronojinx(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > >> Hi Daniel, > >> Sorry i have been so busy of late due to changes in my schedule. I can > >> work out a meeting on Saturday Lunch time in Kisumu, alternatively , > I'll > >> call you later today, we can have a chat about the meeting. > >> Best regards, > >> Ronald > >> > >> > >> On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 11:46 AM, Daniel Otieno Omondi > >> <dottocomp(a)yahoo.com > >> > wrote: > >> > >>> Dear Ojino, > >>> I'm in siaya and apperantly my flash has been infected but i can get > the > >>> url i used to format this proposal for the open data marginalised > >>> communities. > >>> > >>> > http://www.fao.org/docrep/W3241E/w3241e02.htm#step%201:%20problem%20definit… > >>> > >>> Pls call or txt so that we can have a meeting where possible. > >>> > >>> Thanks and goodday > >>> > >>> Daniel Omondi > >>> ISOC-Ke > >>> > >>> --- On *Wed, 8/29/12, Ronald Ojino <ronojinx(a)gmail.com>* wrote: > >>> > >>> > >>> From: Ronald Ojino <ronojinx(a)gmail.com> > >>> > >>> Subject: Re: [ISOC_KE] OPEN SOURCE RESEARCH PROJECT -View > >>> To: "Daniel Otieno Omondi" <dottocomp(a)yahoo.com> > >>> Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 6:54 AM > >>> > >>> > >>> Hi Daniel, > >>> I concur with yout...however i think scope is of great importance and > >>> that's why they stress the need for a case study. > >>> Merci > >>> R.O > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 1:11 PM, Daniel Otieno Omondi < > >>> dottocomp(a)yahoo.com <http://mc/compose?to=dottocomp@yahoo.com>> wrote: > >>> > >>> @ Ronald, > >>> I think it is marginalised communities in ICT in general that is my > >>> understanding. So we are to address first how deep marginalisation is > >>> and > >>> how ICT can bridge that gap . > >>> > >>> Thanks > >>> > >>> Daniel > >>> > >>> > >>> ------------------------------ > >>> *From:* Ronald Ojino > >>> <ronojinx(a)gmail.com<http://mc/compose?to=ronojinx@gmail.com> > >>> > > >>> *To:* Daniel Otieno Omondi > >>> <dottocomp(a)yahoo.com<http://mc/compose?to=dottocomp@yahoo.com>> > >>> > >>> *Cc:* "isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke <http://mc/compose?to=isoc@lists.my.co.ke>" > < > >>> isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke <http://mc/compose?to=isoc@lists.my.co.ke>> > >>> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 29, 2012 1:10 AM > >>> *Subject:* Re: [ISOC_KE] OPEN SOURCE RESEARCH PROJECT -View > >>> > >>> Hi Team, > >>> Hope you are all well and working on some of the areas assigned in the > >>> earlier communique... > >>> Just a question on scope...marginalised communities in which area?? > Arid > >>> lands..suggestions > >>> All the best!! > >>> Good evening > >>> R.O > >>> > >>> On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 11:41 AM, Daniel Otieno Omondi < > >>> dottocomp(a)yahoo.com <http://mc/compose?to=dottocomp@yahoo.com>> wrote: > >>> > >>> FYI folks, > >>> > >>> > >>> > http://www.nation.co.ke/Tech/Internet+users+yet+to+enjoy+cost+cuts/-/101728… > >>> > >>> ------------------------------ > >>> ** > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> isoc mailing list > >>> isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke <http://mc/compose?to=isoc@lists.my.co.ke> > >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured > >>> that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured > >>> that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured > >> that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. > >> > > > > > > > > -- > > Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured > > that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. > > > > > -- > Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) > Kenya > Skype: gracebomu > Twitter: @Bomu > Website: http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu > -- Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake.

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Re: [ISOC_KE] OPEN SOURCE RESEARCH PROJECT -View
by Ronald Ojino 10 Sep '12

10 Sep '12

Dear all in the research team, I kindly need your contributions to the proposal that we are to send later tonight. Just to mention... Richard, Daniel, Grace, Liz and Davis... Kindly forward me your input on the topics assigned as I compile the report. In the meantime, I also need your one page CVs as a research team requirement. Lets kindly adhere to the urgency implied in this mail. Best regards, Ronald Ojino On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 6:13 AM, Ronald Ojino <ronojinx(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Daniel, > Sorry i have been so busy of late due to changes in my schedule. I can > work out a meeting on Saturday Lunch time in Kisumu, alternatively , I'll > call you later today, we can have a chat about the meeting. > Best regards, > Ronald > > > On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 11:46 AM, Daniel Otieno Omondi <dottocomp(a)yahoo.com > > wrote: > >> Dear Ojino, >> I'm in siaya and apperantly my flash has been infected but i can get the >> url i used to format this proposal for the open data marginalised >> communities. >> >> http://www.fao.org/docrep/W3241E/w3241e02.htm#step%201:%20problem%20definit… >> >> Pls call or txt so that we can have a meeting where possible. >> >> Thanks and goodday >> >> Daniel Omondi >> ISOC-Ke >> >> --- On *Wed, 8/29/12, Ronald Ojino <ronojinx(a)gmail.com>* wrote: >> >> >> From: Ronald Ojino <ronojinx(a)gmail.com> >> >> Subject: Re: [ISOC_KE] OPEN SOURCE RESEARCH PROJECT -View >> To: "Daniel Otieno Omondi" <dottocomp(a)yahoo.com> >> Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 6:54 AM >> >> >> Hi Daniel, >> I concur with yout...however i think scope is of great importance and >> that's why they stress the need for a case study. >> Merci >> R.O >> >> >> >> On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 1:11 PM, Daniel Otieno Omondi < >> dottocomp(a)yahoo.com <http://mc/compose?to=dottocomp@yahoo.com>> wrote: >> >> @ Ronald, >> I think it is marginalised communities in ICT in general that is my >> understanding. So we are to address first how deep marginalisation is and >> how ICT can bridge that gap . >> >> Thanks >> >> Daniel >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Ronald Ojino <ronojinx(a)gmail.com<http://mc/compose?to=ronojinx@gmail.com> >> > >> *To:* Daniel Otieno Omondi <dottocomp(a)yahoo.com<http://mc/compose?to=dottocomp@yahoo.com>> >> >> *Cc:* "isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke <http://mc/compose?to=isoc@lists.my.co.ke>" < >> isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke <http://mc/compose?to=isoc@lists.my.co.ke>> >> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 29, 2012 1:10 AM >> *Subject:* Re: [ISOC_KE] OPEN SOURCE RESEARCH PROJECT -View >> >> Hi Team, >> Hope you are all well and working on some of the areas assigned in the >> earlier communique... >> Just a question on scope...marginalised communities in which area?? Arid >> lands..suggestions >> All the best!! >> Good evening >> R.O >> >> On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 11:41 AM, Daniel Otieno Omondi < >> dottocomp(a)yahoo.com <http://mc/compose?to=dottocomp@yahoo.com>> wrote: >> >> FYI folks, >> >> >> http://www.nation.co.ke/Tech/Internet+users+yet+to+enjoy+cost+cuts/-/101728… >> >> ------------------------------ >> ** >> >> _______________________________________________ >> isoc mailing list >> isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke <http://mc/compose?to=isoc@lists.my.co.ke> >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured >> that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured >> that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. >> >> > > > -- > Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured > that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. > -- Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake.

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] A brief update on the ASWG
by Barrack Otieno 09 Sep '12

09 Sep '12

Listers, FYI feel free to provide input. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dandjinou Pierre <pdandjinou(a)gmail.com> Date: Sun, Sep 9, 2012 at 1:43 AM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] A brief update on the ASWG To: africann(a)afrinic.net Dear Listers, (NB : version francaise ci- dessous) The Icann Africa strategy Working Group held its retreat in Mauritius on 27-28 August. The meeting was facilitated by ICANN and AfriNIC. The Group of 9 (4 initial core members + 5 Reps from regions and Constituencies) had a fruitful gathering and will be posting its working documents on a dedicated website to facilitate public access. The community will then have 15 days for its further comments and submissions before the group finalizes its recommendations. The public website should be available early next week. Meanwhile, the Group wishes to thank all those who took the effort to complete the questionnaires. The evaluation of the questionnaires and primary discussions with representatives of the constituencies (Governments, Registries, registrars, registrants, ALAC, Academia..etc) allowed the group to brainstorm on strategic objectives, projects and measures of impact. A key decision of the group is to conduct further consultations and the website is going to be the conduit. You are therefore kindly requested to provide your feedback, once the site is up and running as of next week!. We are also attaching an evaluation of the questionnaires, for your information. Best regards Pierre on behalf of the ASWG NB : Group members : Maimouna Diop; Palesa Banda Legozi , Nii Quaynor (Chair), Barrack Otieno; Alice Munyua; Mouhamet Diop; Tijani Benjemaa; Michel Tchonang Linze; Pierre Dandjinou La retraite du Groupe de travail pour la strategie africaine de l'ICANN a eu lieu a Maurice du 27 au 28 Aout 2012. Elle a ete facilitee par l'ICANN et AfriNIC. Le Groupe de 9 personnes (4 initiaux et 5 autres representants les regions et constituantes de l'ICANN) a eu une rencontre fructueuse et les documents de travail generes seront postes sur un site des la semaine prochaine.La communaute disposera alors de 15 jours pour ses commentaires et propositions, avant que le groupe ne finalise ses recommandations. Le Groupe remercie ceux qui ont pri sur eux de remplir les questionnaires. Sur la base de l'evaluation des questionnaires, et des discussions tenues avec des representants de diveres constituantes (Gouvernements, registres, registraires, registrants,ALAC et autres), a pu mener ses discussions et retenir quelques objectifs strateiques, des idees de projets ainsi que des criteres d'evaluation..Une decision majeure du groupe est de poursuivre l'engagement avec la communaute par le biais du site web. Merci donc de le visiter des la semaine prochaine et d'y apporter vos remarques et suggestions. Enfin, pour votre information, nous attachons l'evaluation des questionnaires recus. Sinceres salutations Pierre pour le ASWG NB : membre du Groupe : Maimouna Diop; Palesa Banda Legozi , Nii Quaynor (Chair), Barrack Otieno; Alice Munyua; Mouhamet Diop; Tijani Benjemaa; Michel Tchonang Linze; Pierre Dandjinou _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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EAIGF Report
by Grace Githaiga 07 Sep '12

07 Sep '12

ListersPlease find attached the EAIGF report. Have a great weekend.RgdsGG

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] WCIT Internet Governance Hype Distracts Attention From Serious Issues
by Barrack Otieno 07 Sep '12

07 Sep '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ntoko, Alexander <alexander.ntoko(a)itu.int> Date: Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 5:33 PM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] WCIT Internet Governance Hype Distracts Attention From Serious Issues To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> FYI Bloomberg Interviews ITU Secretary-General (see attached) Alexander NTOKO Chief, Operations and Planning Department Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB) International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Email: alexander.ntoko(a)itu.int Web: www.itu.int _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Check out my photos on Facebook
by Amoke N Othira 06 Sep '12

06 Sep '12

I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see it. First, you need to join Facebook! Once you join, you can also create your own profile. Thanks, Amoke To sign up for Facebook, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1291471969&k=AQBUA9lYwGGjxlAb1i3hnDvZDPHNjQ… Already have an account? Add this email address to your account: http://www.facebook.com/merge_accounts.php?e=isoc%40lists.my.co.ke&c=AQA2cM… ======================================= This message was sent to isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke. If you don't want to receive these emails from Facebook in the future, please follow the link below to unsubscribe. http://www.facebook.com/o.php?k=AS0JROLj2qUK_wrv&e=isoc%40orion.my.co.ke&mi… Facebook, Inc. Attention: Department 415 P.O Box 10005 Palo Alto CA 94303

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Fwd: Fw: Invitation
by Liz Orembo 31 Aug '12

31 Aug '12

Listers, Fyi ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Network of non- formal Educational institutions < nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com> Date: Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 6:50 PM Subject: Fw: Invitation To: "info(a)isoc.or.ke" <info(a)isoc.or.ke> *Ref: Letter of Invitation* The Network for Non Formal Educational Institutions (N-NFEI) is a registered organization wish a mission to promote access to basic education to children from poor backgrounds in slums and marginalized areas. The organization has been licensed to operate the first 24 hours Educational Community Free to Air Digital TV by Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) .We shall broadcast primary, secondary and skill based short courses that will see this country transform to high level of literacy and industrialization. The program will target out of school youth and adults as our primary clients and schools as secondary where children can use our platform for revision and more content. Schools can use the platform for better content in science subjects and cases where a school lacks a teacher to teach in a certain subject. The Program will combine TV, Mobile and web learning for comprehensive provision of education for all in Kenya. The TV Station will be referred to as Elimu 24/7 (E-24/7) and will be launched on 13th September 2012 at Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC) We would wish to invite you to participate, exhibit or sponsor the event We look forward to your positive response. Yours Faithfully Jane Ngima Muriuki Executive Director -- Internet Society Kenya Chapter www.isoc.or.ke -- Best regards. Patience is what you admire in the driver behind you, but not in the one ahead.

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Software Freedom day 2012
by Barrack Otieno 31 Aug '12

31 Aug '12

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Evans Ikua <ikua.evans(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 4:28 PM Subject: [kictanet] Software Freedom day 2012 To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> The Software Freedom day 2012 will take place starting tomorrow at the Strathmore University from 8.00 am. Tomorrow we will have the open source developers challenge, with the main event taking place on Saturday, all day. Come and listen to Jon "maddog" Hall talking about how he helped Linus Torvalds carry out his first port of Linux by providing him with infrastructure. -- *---------------------------------------------------- Kind Regards, Evans Ikua,* lanetconsulting.com, lpi-eastafrica.org, ict-innovation.fossfa.net, Skype: @ikuae Cell: +254-722-955831 _______________________________________________ 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. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: Reaction from European Commission on ETNO / ITU / WCIT
by Barrack Otieno 31 Aug '12

31 Aug '12

Listers FYI, Below an extract from the attached document from European Commission with regards to the debates around ITU, ETNO and WCIT : Very clear positioning : (1) The overarching objective of the European Union in relation to the WCIT is to ensure that any amendment to the International Telecommunications Regulations (ITRs) shall contribute to the development of the information society for the benefit of all citizens and telecommunications users world-wide, and users in the European Union in particular and comply with the Union’s acquis and policy. (2) The European Union shall take the following position on proposals for decisions by the WCIT at its meeting in Dubai between 3rd and 14th December 2012 and any related preparatory meetings: (a) Do not support any proposals that conflict with the EU acquis, or introduce obligations on operators which go beyond those already provided for under the EU acquis; (b) Support proposals that respect the sovereignty of ITU member states and in particular recognise those areas that are a national matter such as cybercrime, content, national security and defence. (c) Support proposals that seek to ensure that the revised ITRs remain high level, strategic and technology neutral and oppose proposals to make ITU recommendations binding on ITU member states and operating agencies;; (d) Support any proposals to maintain the current scope of the ITRs and the current mandate of the ITU, oppose any proposals to extend the scope to areas such as the routing of Internetbased traffic, content-related issues; (e) Support proposals to respect human rights in relation to international telecommunications, support proposals to respect privacy and personal data protection in relation to personal data and communications (subject to 2(a) above) (f) Support measures to promote greater international cooperation in relation to the security of networks used for international telecommunications traffic; (g) Support pro-competitive measures intended to help achieve lower prices, and greater transparency on prices, for international telecommunications traffic, based on commercial negotiations in a free and fair marketplace; (h) Do not support proposals to establish, within the ITU, mechanisms to settle disputes between operators as such mechanisms are not necessary;; (i) Support proposals that ensure that maritime communications can be charged in an economically efficient way. In order to make (2) (a) above explicit, EU agreement to any final outcome should be explicitly conditional on the submission of a formal statement by the EU to other participants regarding the applicability of EU regulatory provisions, as follows: “In signing the Final Acts of the World Conference on International Telecommunications (Dubai, 2012), the Delegations of the Member States of the European Union declare that these States will apply the International Telecommunication Regulations in accordance with their obligations under the Treaty establishing the European Union.”. Rudi Vansnick President - CEO rudi.vansnick(a)isoc.be Mobile +32/(0)475/28.16.32 Tel : +32/(0)9/329.39.16 ------------ "The Internet is for everyone" ------------- www.internetsociety.be -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fw: [ISOC] NEWS RELEASE: Leading Global Standards Organizations Endorse ‘OpenStand’ Principles that Drive Innovation and Borderless Commerce
by Davis Onsakia 29 Aug '12

29 Aug '12

FYI A major milestone. 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: "cover(a)isoc.org" <cover(a)isoc.org> To: isoc-members-announce(a)elists.isoc.org Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 4:12 PM Subject: [ISOC] NEWS RELEASE: Leading Global Standards Organizations Endorse ‘OpenStand’ Principles that Drive Innovation and Borderless Commerce Leading Global Standards Organizations Endorse ‘OpenStand’ Principles that Drive Innovation and Borderless Commerce IEEE, IAB, IETF, Internet Society and W3C Invite Other Standards Organizations, Governments and Companies to Support Modern Paradigm for Global, Open Standards [PISCATAWAY, N.J., and WASHINGTON, D.C., United States; GENEVA, Switzerland, and http://www.w3.org/ —29 August 2012]— Five leading global organizations—IEEE, Internet Architecture Board (IAB), Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), Internet Society and World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)—today announced that they have signed a statement affirming the importance of a jointly developed set of principles establishing a modern paradigm for global, open standards. The shared “OpenStand” principles—based on the effective and efficient standardization processes that have made the Internet and Web the premiere platforms for innovation and borderless commerce—are proven in their ability to foster competition and cooperation, support innovation and interoperability and drive market success. IEEE, IAB, IETF, Internet Society and W3C invite other standards organizations, governments, corporations and technology innovators globally to endorse the principles, which are available at open-stand.org. The OpenStand principles strive to encapsulate that successful standardization model and make it extendable across the contemporary, global economy’s gamut of technology spaces and markets. The principles comprise a modern paradigm in which the economics of global markets—fueled by technological innovation—drive global deployment of standards, regardless of their formal status within traditional bodies of national representation. The OpenStand principles demand: • cooperation among standards organizations; • adherence to due process, broad consensus, transparency, balance and openness in standards development; • commitment to technical merit, interoperability, competition, innovation and benefit to humanity; • availability of standards to all, and • voluntary adoption. “New dynamics and pressures on global industry have driven changes in the ways that standards are developed and adopted around the world,” said Steve Mills, president of the IEEE Standards Association. “Increasing globalization of markets, the rapid advancement of technology and intensifying time-to-market demands have forced industry to seek more efficient ways to define the global standards that help expand global markets. The OpenStand principles foster the more efficient international standardization paradigm that the world needs.” Added Leslie Daigle, chief Internet technology officer with the Internet Society: “International standards development for borderless economics is not ad hoc; rather, it has a paradigm—one that has demonstrated agility and is driven by technical merit. The OpenStand principles convey the power of bottom-up collaboration in harnessing global creativity and expertise to the standards of any technology space that will underpin the modern economy moving forward.” Standards developed and adopted via the OpenStand principles include IEEE standards for the Internet’s physical connectivity, IETF standards for end-to-end global Internet interoperability and the W3C standards for the World Wide Web. “The Internet and World Wide Web have fueled an economic and social transformation, touching billions of lives. Efficient standardization of so many technologies has been key to the success of the global Internet,” said Russ Housley, IETF chair. “These global standards were developed with a focus toward technical excellence and deployed through collaboration of many participants from all around the world. The results have literally changed the world, surpassing anything that has ever been achieved through any other standards-development model.” Globally adopted design-automation standards, which have paved the way for a giant leap forward in industry’s ability to define complex electronic solutions, provide another example of standards developed in the spirit of the OpenStand principles. Another technology space that figures to demand such standards over the next decades is the global smart-grid effort, which seeks to augment regional facilities for electricity generation, distribution, delivery and consumption with a two-way, end-to-end network for communications and control. “Think about all that the Internet and Web have enabled over the past 30 years, completely transforming society, government and commerce,” said W3C chief executive officer Jeff Jaffe. “It is remarkable that a small number of organizations following a small number of principles have had such a huge impact on humanity, innovation and competition in global markets.” Bernard Aboba, chair of the IAB: “The Internet has been built on specifications adopted voluntarily across the globe. By valuing running code, interoperability and deployment above formal status, the Internet has democratized the development of standards, enabling specifications originally developed outside of standards organizations to gain recognition based on their technical merit and adoption, contributing to the creation of global communities benefiting humanity. We now invite standards organizations, as well as governments, companies and individuals to join us at open-stand.org in order to affirm the principles that have nurtured the Internet and underpin many other important standards—and will continue to do so.” About IEEE IEEE, a large, global technical professional organization is dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities, IEEE is the trusted voice on a wide variety of areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics. Learn more at http://www.ieee.org. About the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) The IAB is chartered both as a committee of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and as an advisory body of the Internet Society (ISOC). Its responsibilities include architectural oversight of IETF activities, Internet Standards Process oversight and appeal, and the appointment of the RFC Editor. The IAB is also responsible for the management of the IETF protocol parameter registries. About the Internet Engineering Task Force The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is a large open international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers concerned with the evolution of the Internet architecture and the smooth operation of the Internet. It is open to any interested individual. The IETF is an organised activity of the Internet Society. 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, visit www.internetsociety.org. About the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is an international consortium where Member organizations, a full-time staff, and the public work together to develop Web standards. W3C primarily pursues its mission through the creation of Web standards and guidelines designed to ensure long-term growth for the Web. Over 375 organizations are Members of the Consortium. W3C is jointly run by the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (MIT CSAIL) in the USA, the European Research Consortium for Informatics and Mathematics (ERCIM) headquartered in France and Keio University in Japan, and has additional Offices worldwide. For more information see http://www.w3.org/. _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu.

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Fw: Coming through Nairobi
by Daniel Otieno Omondi 29 Aug '12

29 Aug '12

Hi team, Waltraut will be passing in nairobi and can give a talk on these topics on saturday 9.30am to noon for those who are interested pls come and can invite a friend also Thanks Daniel Omondi ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Waltraut Ritter <ritter(a)netvigator.com> To: 'Daniel Otieno Omondi' <dottocomp(a)yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 6:44 PM Subject: RE: Coming through Nairobi Climate Change proposal - potential partnership and business opportunity Dear Daniel, Thanks for your suggestions – that’s a long list of topics! I would prefer: - Open data for smarter cities - Open dat and international development - Open data in local and national budgeting processes When do you think would be good time? I only arrive on Friday early morning, so that day I would only be available in the afternoon. Who would be the audience? Your clients and contacts? Looking forward to hearing from you, Regards Waltraut From:Daniel Otieno Omondi [mailto:dottocomp@yahoo.com] Sent: 23 August 2012 21:50 To: Waltraut Ritter Subject: Re: Coming through Nairobi Dear waltraut, I'm in receipt of the e-mail and what i can do best is to organize a small team who we can share with ideas on this pressing topic :- -Open data in local and national budgeting processes -Open data for legislation processes and elections -Open data in judicial systems -Open data for smarter cities -Open data for the delivery of privately provided public services -Open data for the regulation of markets (e.g. extractive industries) -Open data for the welfare and empowerment of marginalized groups and communities (e.g. data for small farmers) -Open data and international development It can be shared just in open table talk Thanks Daniel Omondi DOTTO COMPUTER AGENCY LTD Afya Co-Op House, 5th Tom Mboya St, P. O. Box: 16753 00100 Nairobi GPO, City Centre, Nairobi, Kenya. Telephone: +254 20 313939 Cell phone: +254 722 756211 ________________________________

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Re: [ISOC_KE] OPEN SOURCE RESEARCH PROJECT
by Ronald Ojino 29 Aug '12

29 Aug '12

Dear all in the research team, Kindly take the shortest time possible to mull over the following topics and vote for the most viable (expressing the reason for choice). -Open data in local and national budgeting processes -Open data for legislation processes and elections -Open data in judicial systems -Open data for smarter cities -Open data for the delivery of privately provided public services -Open data for the regulation of markets (e.g. extractive industries) -Open data for the welfare and empowerment of marginalized groups and communities (e.g. data for small farmers) -Open data and international development The reason for this exercise is for the purpose of avoiding unforeseen research problems ; therefore we need to delve into an area that is manageable. Kindly lets have the responses by the end of the day as i need to allocate tasks. Speed is of essence Best regards, Ronald Ojino -- Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake.

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MINUTES
by Liz Orembo 28 Aug '12

28 Aug '12

Dear colleagues, Kindly find the minutes of the last meeting attached. -- Best regards.

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Re: [ISOC_KE] Taking Stock
by Barrack Otieno 27 Aug '12

27 Aug '12

Dear Charles Colleagues, I think we should shift our mindsets from people to activities and issues. I have refrained from engaging in any such debates and have been told that my silence is raising concern and i would like to point out the following. That we should aquaint ourselves with the Internet Societies Mission, Vision and objectives http://www.internetsociety.org/. All our activities should be geared towards shaping the future of the Internet. You all realise that there are a myriad of issues when it comes to shaping the future of the Internet, some will require techies and some will require activists, it is upon members to know where they belong and to respect each other, advocates and activists should not misconstrue the silence of techies to mean they are not active or disinterested, there is a time and a season for every skillset. On another note i would propose that we all get acquainted with our bylaws which are on the mailing list as approved by the Internet Society it is important that we respect the governance structures being formed, at the same time those priviledged to be in leadership positions should be carefull to exercise their responsibilities with diligence and respect for other members in our quest for one internet for all, we must strive to be mentors to each other and encourage the faint hearted to come along. It is imperative that we also understand group dynamics since we are not from the same village, some have to go uphill everymorning some have to go downhill whereas others are stationary which explains the way we react to issues. Finally let us focus on sprucing up our strategic plan so that we may take advantage of the synergies we have , many thanks Ronald for taking a lead on Research and Paul for taking a lead on IPv6, i also commend those who have been active in commenting on public policy issues, let us keep the fire burning and ensure that the Internet is for everyone. As i close i wish to thank Anne Gatende and QNET for sponsoring a venue for our meetings, Phares Kariuki for hosting our mailing list, the I-Hub for always providing a meeting venue whenever we have events, Liz for your consistency in running our Secretariat, Mark Misiko for your consistency in running our facebook page which has 311 members, Charles Oloo for maintaining our website and many others whom i have not acknowledged but who continue to play crucial roles in the Internet Society Kenya Chapter. On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 1:58 PM, Charles Oloo <oloo6382(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Listers > > > @Kelvin, @Liz, @Ronald, @Wangare. > > Thanks for the elated discussions. This is very encouraging. @Kelvin, > thanks for reconsidering your position and willingness to avail more time > to play a lead role in the chapter activities. That is the main constrain. > It is unfortunate that we have many members but only few are > volunteering actively. However, the chapter, with the few active > volunteers, continues to lay down strategies to operationalize chapter > activities. Some of these strategies were adopted in the last meeting. > > > > It would be a disservice to the chapter, for a meeting to pass a > resolution, to assist the chapter move forward, and later a member who knew > about the meeting and never attended, brings in another dimension that > overrides the agenda that was passed. This tends to bog people down, cause > discouragement and therefore causes delays in achieving chapters plans. It > would be vital to follow developments and activities and also participate, > seek appraisal and clarity on unclear issues and the goings on, so that we > don’t create bottlenecks, but be part of the growth. > > > > Let us be consistent, otherwise we might play towards no goal at all, and > take too long to even achieve the simplest tasks. > > > > It appears that, the key agenda will be Outreach and recruitment of > passionate volunteers who would add value by actively participating in > chapter activities, rather than passive membership. These are the resources > that are necessary to drive the chapter forward. > > > > There is so much in store for the chapter to accomplish. We need to > operate in a structured manner, both contributions and suggestions should > be filed in during the request/call time. When time passes, further > contributions should be taken forward, otherwise we can spend a whole > century discussion and at the end achieve nothing. > > > I think we need to operationalize the adopted workplan. We should do so in > the next meeting. Let us continue with the contributions will be compiled > for consideration for inclusion in the document for the final adoption. > > > It is time that we also make efforts to for internet access during meeting > to make it possible for remote participation. > > > Charles Oloo > > > > > > On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 10:44 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. Comittees (kelvin githira) >> 2. Re: Comittees (Tomslin Samme-Nlar) >> 3. Re: Committees (WANGARI KABIRU) >> 4. Re: OPEN SOURCE RESEARCH PROJECT MOVING (Ronald Ojino) >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:04:11 +0300 >> From: kelvin githira <kgithira(a)gmail.com> >> To: isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke >> Subject: [ISOC_KE] Comittees >> Message-ID: >> <CAFKidnkhboxG0n6Lt8ignC6S1= >> EGV+2Y6CH7xbJymNdpKY_zVA(a)mail.gmail.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 >> >> Hi all, >> >> Following our most recent meeting, issues in regards to the sub >> Committees was raised, and noted that some could be moving slowly due >> to various constraints, as well as the fact that we do not have many >> active members hence the few we have end up with big junks of work >> loads. i would advice that the membership committee to be more vibrant >> and ensure that we recruit more and more members who will in turn >> assist this chapter in one way or another. this can be done through a >> mini campaign dubbed maybe recruitment drive and probably visit the >> campus or colleges interact with the students and at the end of the >> day look out for volunteers. >> >> Another sub committee was proposed " PR & Communications " this >> Committee will be tasked with the following on behalf of isoc.ke. >> >> 1. Increase public understanding and recognition of the contributions >> of isoc in the Society >> 2. Collaborate with the divisions, local sections, other Society units >> and committees, individual members of the Society, and external >> organizations to enhance the public recognition and prestige of isoc >> Society >> 3. Encourage and facilitate the training and participation of isoc >> members in effective communications and public relations efforts >> 4. Inform the isoc Council/elected office of the Committee?s activities >> >> this are just a few that came to mind however as time goes by i >> believe there is room for changes. >> i do ask members who wish to volunteer in this to please do so and we >> can move forward. >> >> >> >> regards, >> kelvin >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 2 >> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:25:17 +0300 >> From: Tomslin Samme-Nlar <s.tomsleen(a)gmail.com> >> To: kelvin githira <kgithira(a)gmail.com> >> Cc: isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke >> Subject: Re: [ISOC_KE] Comittees >> Message-ID: >> < >> CAM8DdeXUKG12yUwk1x2uZjrghM+K+MY4JN4sOXTgGO04HSM01g(a)mail.gmail.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" >> >> Hi Kelvin, >> >> I have been unable to attend previous meetings but I'll like to volunteer >> in this sub-committee >> >> >> Tomslin >> >> www.onelifeconsult.com >> www.vmbgmusik.com >> >> >> >> >> On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 4:04 PM, kelvin githira <kgithira(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> > Hi all, >> > >> > Following our most recent meeting, issues in regards to the sub >> > Committees was raised, and noted that some could be moving slowly due >> > to various constraints, as well as the fact that we do not have many >> > active members hence the few we have end up with big junks of work >> > loads. i would advice that the membership committee to be more vibrant >> > and ensure that we recruit more and more members who will in turn >> > assist this chapter in one way or another. this can be done through a >> > mini campaign dubbed maybe recruitment drive and probably visit the >> > campus or colleges interact with the students and at the end of the >> > day look out for volunteers. >> > >> > Another sub committee was proposed " PR & Communications " this >> > Committee will be tasked with the following on behalf of isoc.ke. >> > >> > 1. Increase public understanding and recognition of the contributions >> > of isoc in the Society >> > 2. Collaborate with the divisions, local sections, other Society units >> > and committees, individual members of the Society, and external >> > organizations to enhance the public recognition and prestige of isoc >> > Society >> > 3. Encourage and facilitate the training and participation of isoc >> > members in effective communications and public relations efforts >> > 4. Inform the isoc Council/elected office of the Committee?s activities >> > >> > this are just a few that came to mind however as time goes by i >> > believe there is room for changes. >> > i do ask members who wish to volunteer in this to please do so and we >> > can move forward. >> > >> > >> > >> > regards, >> > kelvin >> > _______________________________________________ >> > isoc mailing list >> > isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke >> > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc >> > >>

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Read your message before it gets deleted!
by Badoo 26 Aug '12

26 Aug '12

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http://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy
by Barrack Otieno 25 Aug '12

25 Aug '12

Dear Members, Might be of interest to some of us. Thank you Best Regards -- 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 14, Issue 26
by Charles Oloo 25 Aug '12

25 Aug '12

Dear Listers @Kelvin, @Liz, @Ronald, @Wangare. Thanks for the elated discussions. This is very encouraging. @Kelvin, thanks for reconsidering your position and willingness to avail more time to play a lead role in the chapter activities. That is the main constrain. It is unfortunate that we have many members but only few are volunteering actively. However, the chapter, with the few active volunteers, continues to lay down strategies to operationalize chapter activities. Some of these strategies were adopted in the last meeting. It would be a disservice to the chapter, for a meeting to pass a resolution, to assist the chapter move forward, and later a member who knew about the meeting and never attended, brings in another dimension that overrides the agenda that was passed. This tends to bog people down, cause discouragement and therefore causes delays in achieving chapters plans. It would be vital to follow developments and activities and also participate, seek appraisal and clarity on unclear issues and the goings on, so that we don’t create bottlenecks, but be part of the growth. Let us be consistent, otherwise we might play towards no goal at all, and take too long to even achieve the simplest tasks. It appears that, the key agenda will be Outreach and recruitment of passionate volunteers who would add value by actively participating in chapter activities, rather than passive membership. These are the resources that are necessary to drive the chapter forward. There is so much in store for the chapter to accomplish. We need to operate in a structured manner, both contributions and suggestions should be filed in during the request/call time. When time passes, further contributions should be taken forward, otherwise we can spend a whole century discussion and at the end achieve nothing. I think we need to operationalize the adopted workplan. We should do so in the next meeting. Let us continue with the contributions will be compiled for consideration for inclusion in the document for the final adoption. It is time that we also make efforts to for internet access during meeting to make it possible for remote participation. Charles Oloo On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 10:44 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. Comittees (kelvin githira) > 2. Re: Comittees (Tomslin Samme-Nlar) > 3. Re: Committees (WANGARI KABIRU) > 4. Re: OPEN SOURCE RESEARCH PROJECT MOVING (Ronald Ojino) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:04:11 +0300 > From: kelvin githira <kgithira(a)gmail.com> > To: isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > Subject: [ISOC_KE] Comittees > Message-ID: > <CAFKidnkhboxG0n6Lt8ignC6S1= > EGV+2Y6CH7xbJymNdpKY_zVA(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 > > Hi all, > > Following our most recent meeting, issues in regards to the sub > Committees was raised, and noted that some could be moving slowly due > to various constraints, as well as the fact that we do not have many > active members hence the few we have end up with big junks of work > loads. i would advice that the membership committee to be more vibrant > and ensure that we recruit more and more members who will in turn > assist this chapter in one way or another. this can be done through a > mini campaign dubbed maybe recruitment drive and probably visit the > campus or colleges interact with the students and at the end of the > day look out for volunteers. > > Another sub committee was proposed " PR & Communications " this > Committee will be tasked with the following on behalf of isoc.ke. > > 1. Increase public understanding and recognition of the contributions > of isoc in the Society > 2. Collaborate with the divisions, local sections, other Society units > and committees, individual members of the Society, and external > organizations to enhance the public recognition and prestige of isoc > Society > 3. Encourage and facilitate the training and participation of isoc > members in effective communications and public relations efforts > 4. Inform the isoc Council/elected office of the Committee?s activities > > this are just a few that came to mind however as time goes by i > believe there is room for changes. > i do ask members who wish to volunteer in this to please do so and we > can move forward. > > > > regards, > kelvin > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:25:17 +0300 > From: Tomslin Samme-Nlar <s.tomsleen(a)gmail.com> > To: kelvin githira <kgithira(a)gmail.com> > Cc: isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > Subject: Re: [ISOC_KE] Comittees > Message-ID: > < > CAM8DdeXUKG12yUwk1x2uZjrghM+K+MY4JN4sOXTgGO04HSM01g(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > Hi Kelvin, > > I have been unable to attend previous meetings but I'll like to volunteer > in this sub-committee > > > Tomslin > > www.onelifeconsult.com > www.vmbgmusik.com > > > > > On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 4:04 PM, kelvin githira <kgithira(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > > Hi all, > > > > Following our most recent meeting, issues in regards to the sub > > Committees was raised, and noted that some could be moving slowly due > > to various constraints, as well as the fact that we do not have many > > active members hence the few we have end up with big junks of work > > loads. i would advice that the membership committee to be more vibrant > > and ensure that we recruit more and more members who will in turn > > assist this chapter in one way or another. this can be done through a > > mini campaign dubbed maybe recruitment drive and probably visit the > > campus or colleges interact with the students and at the end of the > > day look out for volunteers. > > > > Another sub committee was proposed " PR & Communications " this > > Committee will be tasked with the following on behalf of isoc.ke. > > > > 1. Increase public understanding and recognition of the contributions > > of isoc in the Society > > 2. Collaborate with the divisions, local sections, other Society units > > and committees, individual members of the Society, and external > > organizations to enhance the public recognition and prestige of isoc > > Society > > 3. Encourage and facilitate the training and participation of isoc > > members in effective communications and public relations efforts > > 4. Inform the isoc Council/elected office of the Committee?s activities > > > > this are just a few that came to mind however as time goes by i > > believe there is room for changes. > > i do ask members who wish to volunteer in this to please do so and we > > can move forward. > > > > > > > > regards, > > kelvin > > _______________________________________________ > > isoc mailing list > > isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > > >

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Training / Capacity Building Programme
by Richard Otieno 25 Aug '12

25 Aug '12

Listers, As tasked by members, captured by minutes (MIN05/16/06/2012) posted by ISOC-KE secretary, to lead Training / Capacity Building programme, I write to seek members' views on their expectations in this regard. As you are also aware the Internet ecosystem being multifaceted, our training demands cut across layers of interests. We need a comprehensive training agenda that shall enable us drive ISOC global case as strengthened by our chapter bylaws. Members who are keen on strengthening this capacity building programme to actively come forth and join the team. Capacity building is our members' priority and a collaborative approach shall enable us case our agenda in a more conclusive manner. Remember we shall achieve our goals and elevate our credibility when we expand our membership with technology experts and individuals rich in knowledge about Internet policy, technology, education and cultural values. Kindly help me answer the following questions in regards to our training needs; (i) What level of training(s) do we need given that our members (and potential ones) has varied ability in technology depth? (ii) How many training tracks do we need to focus on given that the Internet has infrastructural design, support, governance, entrepreneurship and development issues to consider? (iii) How do we need to conduct our trainings? Do we need to adopt rotational approach in terms of venues i.e. change training locations? (iv) How many capacity building events do we need in a year? (v) What type of capacity building meetings do we need in our calendar of events? Workshops? Conferences? Seminars? Campaign Awareness? Exhibitions? Don't we need to agree that we must be sensitive to the following? (i) Internet is free for all. How do we strengthen participation for all (including physically impaired persons) in internet issues through capacity building initiatives? (ii) Our potential catch space has illiteracy challenges that delimit their activated participation in Internet issues. How do we blend our capacity building agenda to envelope interests of purely (to be precise technology) illiterate masses? (iii) Digital Gender Gap (or Gender Digital Gap?) is still a visible ache within our participating population. How do we create a strong balance within gender participation in Internet issues through our capacity building plan? (iv) There is skewed infrastructural penetration in Telco networks with bandwidth headache as potential letdown. How do we enfold masses that members these geographical statistics as we plan our capacity building agenda? (v) The Internet ecosystem lists members of various age groups (from kindergarten age to nonagenarians). What capacity building plan do we enlist for specific age groups as it is clear their interests are not the same? (vi) The Internet popularly survives on UN languages. Do we need to domesticate our training contents to incorporate our local dialects? Do we need the likes of my grandpa in the village to be Internet Evangelists (Ambassadors)? (vii) The Internet is still etched in mindset of bigger population that it is an imported product (foreign concept) and a preserve for the elites. Don't we agree that our capacity building approach need to consider diluting this standpoint? How? (viii) At the end of the day, the consumer operational power comes into play i.e. the costs of acquiring equipments, applications, licensing, tax etc is pretty high. How do we make our consumer market be functional operators? How do we motivate the willing but 'weak' masses in continuing with what we have build in terms of training? (ix) And the list continues................... These are some few simple lines that we need to consider while we draft our capacity building work plan. May your contribution make it flow! Regards. Richard Otieno Team Leader, Training / Capacity Building Programme

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Re: [ISOC_KE] OPEN SOURCE RESEARCH PROJECT MOVING
by Ronald Ojino 24 Aug '12

24 Aug '12

Dear research team members, Hope you are all fine, sorry for the sending the mail late in the evening. Based on the feedback gathered as regards the choice of topic, it is resolved that most members favor the topic: *Open data for the welfare and empowerment of marginalized groups and communities (e.g. data for small farmers)* Having agreed on the research area, we now need to immediately start work by choosing a case study in the assigned area, effectively become our topic….suggestions are welcome before Monday because time is limited. In the meantime as we forge ahead order, members are hereby assigned the following roles in formulating the concept paper that we shall be reviewing by 1st September (next week Saturday ):…so please kindly create time and dedicate some hours daily to work on this. *Task 1:** * - Abstract - Background and Justification (including a brief description of the open data initiative, governance issues to be studied and expected outcomes and impacts) -Research objectives (including a statement about how the case study addresses the priorities of the call) ****All members of the team are to be involved in this task since this forms the fabric of the research * *Task 2:* - Methodological considerations and identification of anticipated risks - Expected results and dissemination activities (including information on how the case is likely to inform the specific context) ****Proposed members* · *Davis Onsakia* · *Liz Orembo* · *Ronald Ojino* *Task 3* - Collaborations or additional activities planned as part of the research (e.g. awareness raising, capacity building, technical assistance etc.) - Preliminary schedule - Tentative budget (as per IDRC eligible expenses) * * **** Proposed members* - *Wangari Kabiru* - *Daniel Otieno* - *Richard Otieno* Remember, to please read the call in order to adhere to the outlined guidelines and the breakdown of the weighting of the criteria. NB: The primary considerations in selecting projects will be the scientific merit of the research proposal and its potential for development impact, including capacity building. At the same time we can share skype/gmail contacts (can be mailed to me or then il distribute to other members to facilitate discussions) Also note that the members proposed have proved active in this but the door is still wide open for others to join in. Bonne chance mes freres et soeurs!! Best regards, Ronald Ojino -- Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake.

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Comittees
by kelvin githira 24 Aug '12

24 Aug '12

Hi all, Following our most recent meeting, issues in regards to the sub Committees was raised, and noted that some could be moving slowly due to various constraints, as well as the fact that we do not have many active members hence the few we have end up with big junks of work loads. i would advice that the membership committee to be more vibrant and ensure that we recruit more and more members who will in turn assist this chapter in one way or another. this can be done through a mini campaign dubbed maybe recruitment drive and probably visit the campus or colleges interact with the students and at the end of the day look out for volunteers. Another sub committee was proposed " PR & Communications " this Committee will be tasked with the following on behalf of isoc.ke. 1. Increase public understanding and recognition of the contributions of isoc in the Society 2. Collaborate with the divisions, local sections, other Society units and committees, individual members of the Society, and external organizations to enhance the public recognition and prestige of isoc Society 3. Encourage and facilitate the training and participation of isoc members in effective communications and public relations efforts 4. Inform the isoc Council/elected office of the Committee’s activities this are just a few that came to mind however as time goes by i believe there is room for changes. i do ask members who wish to volunteer in this to please do so and we can move forward. regards, kelvin

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