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Law
by Lawrence Kago 12 Jul '10

12 Jul '10

Is it true that in the Kenyan Law,if one gets physically challenged,the govt exempts you from paying taxes. was told of a person who was 'pigwad Ngeta' & the Voice was affected,.....now he's a tax free payer..... -- No mountain is too high to keep you from Climbing it.... Lawrence K +254720784912

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$ex Domain extension gets ICANN approval.
by [ Brainiac ] 12 Jul '10

12 Jul '10

I have not seen this on the list and im curious, being a friday and maybe a day guys can let off easily, what are the noble registrations that can be used for the domain extension .xxx approved by ICANN for not soo noble content? additionally, what would be the .ke equivalent? here is the story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/mobile/technology/10412765.stm?SThisFB and here is my suggestions. www.ta.xxx for KRA -- Posted on 100% recycled electrons

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512 kbps link from tangerine
by Kevin Ouma 12 Jul '10

12 Jul '10

All, I have a 512 link from Tangerine but have never been able to stream youtube movies. I am being conned or what ? or rather at what bandwidth threshold can someone stream movies effortlessly. Kevin

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KIXP down
by lordmwesh 12 Jul '10

12 Jul '10

The KIXP website seems to be down. Has it ever been live? I needed some information on KIXP 1. How many members are peering 2. Throughput (Gbit/s) maximum 3. Throughput (Gbit/s) average 4. How recent is the data Regards 10rd -- get .co.ke domain at 2000+VAT 0722402248 ______________________ transworldAfrica.com | Fluent in computing transworldAfrica.com/domain | The ALL powerful domain search tool kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know oneshop.biz | Open for business biblia.kenya.or.ke | A verse a day

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Strathmore Innovation Technology Transfer invite to ICT innovators/entreprenuers/students
by Pius Walela 12 Jul '10

12 Jul '10

Strathmore University has in place an ICT incubation initiative called Strathmore Innovation Technology Transfer program, SITT. The program seeks to commercialize ICT innovation locally. The program is interested in working with young Kenyan ICT entrepreneurs /innovators/students. The program will be holding the second pitch session on 16th July 2010 as from 9:30-12:30 p.m. in Room 11 at Strathmore where ICT innovators are invited to present their innovations for possible inclusion in the program, interested ICT innovators are welcome to contact me preferably via e-mail for participation in the pitch. Benefits from joining the program include networking for fledgling organizations, access to capital and investors to aid businesses, technical support to develop projects and business management training. Referrals are welcome. NB: The program is not restricted to Strathmore students and is open to everyone. Participants are to fill the form attached and send it back with concept in summarized business plan format or /concept form and the power point presentation to be used for that particular day. The tentative deadline date for reception of this information is 12th July 2010. Looking forward to working with you. Kind regards Pius W Walela Research Programs /SITT Administrator Faculty of Information Technology Strathmore University Tel : +254 -020- 606155 Ext 2320 Web : www.strathmore.edu/fit<http://www.strathmore.edu/fit> Email : pwalela(a)strathmore.edu<mailto:pwalela@strathmore.edu> ________________________________ Strathmore University provides all-round education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for use by the recipient(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email and/or any files attached to it from your computer. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Strathmore University. The University accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages incurred, or suffered, resulting, or arising, from the use of this email and/or its attachments. The University warrants neither the integrity of the e-mail nor its freedom from errors, viruses, interception or any other form of interference. ............................................................................ Website: www.strathmore.edu

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anyone good in asp?
by pithon kamau 12 Jul '10

12 Jul '10

Hi, Is there anyone good in asp? -- Pithon K. Kamau Mobile: 0723 588705 / 0733 686562 Tel: +254 20 8083989 Website: www.heartbitsolutions.com Blog: www.pithonkamau.com Website Design, Domain Registration, Website Hosting, Corporate Email Solutions, Website Maintainance, Website Marketing, Logo Design and Branding, Bulk SMS Solutions, Computer Hardware and Maintainance, Network Design and Set Up............. "Love Your Neighbour as You Love Yourself"

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Giving back...
by Crystal Watley Kigoni 12 Jul '10

12 Jul '10

Voices of Africa for Sustainable Development is setting up a Youth Empowerment Center in Webuye. We have all the equipment and team members necessary with the EXCEPTION of a 24 port switch and a router. VOA4SD is a non profit NGO working to bring internet and web skills to the youth. If you have an old, extra, or spare 24 port switch or router please contact me. Donations of new equipment is also gratefully accepted. Asante, Crystal -- Crystal "Naliaka" Watley Kigoni Executive Director Voices of Africa for Sustainable Development crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org http://www.voicesofafrica.org/ Intersat Africa, Ltd Rural Internet Kiosks Project Coordinator crystal.kigoni(a)intersat.ae Twitter: VOA_Crystal Skype: crystal.naliaka Facebook group: Voices of Africa "You must be the change you wish to see" - Gandhi

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Woman jailed for sending text threats to herself
by Mike 12 Jul '10

12 Jul '10

With all the mobile users registration and the laxity in the Kenyan systems, I believe this can happen here very easily. Infact with some ones name falsely tied to a phone number they don't know, it becomes easier to screw them up http://news.net.com/8301-17852_3-20010210-71.html

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Midnight skunkers
by Simon Mbuthia 12 Jul '10

12 Jul '10

Whither art the evil coders with 'teccult' like behaviour tonight? Hehehe Sent from my SouthAfricoid

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Kenya IGF 2010, Discussions :Day 6 of 8 Theme:E-Crime, Online Privacy & Data Security.
by Judy Okite 12 Jul '10

12 Jul '10

Good Morning, I hope that we all, had a restful weekend! unless you were @ the campaign trails :-) To the FIFA world cup2010 winners,SPAIN, CONGRATULATIONS!! To the rest, lets keep an eye on 2014…yet another chance to better our skills J As we continue with our discussions, your comments and contributions to the former threads are welcome, just respond to the correct subject/title. The next two days (Monday & Tuesday) we will be discussing: a) a) e-crime- Definition: E-crime is where a computer or other electronic communications device (eg mobile phone) is used to commit an offence. Looking at this definition, the question on top of my head, is how many transactions do we do through our mobile phones, in Kenya. a) MPESA, ZAP- transfer of money To my knowledge (I stand to be corrected) MPESA /ZAP still rides under the umbrella of Telecommunication, banking and IT. Lately, you can pay your electricity bill, water bill etc…through this medium. Their usage has increased and we have branded it innovation, creativity, but are we being oblivious of the implications? Where or who do you approach in loss of your money? KPLC or Safaricom/Zain?etc and many other services that we are paying for using MPESA/ZAP b) b) E-voting Definition: is an election system that allows a voter to record his or her secure and secret ballot electronically. Currently we have a pilot project on e-voting that will first be tested, during the referendum on 4th August 2010.there are at least 1.5 million new voters in the 18 EVR pilot constituencies. more info: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000007579&cid=4&ttl=Kenya… In the recent days, we have experienced instances of ‘computer error’ within the Ministry of Finance and Education, what happens when the same happens with the IIEC? What do we have in place as a country, to ensure that this does not happen and if it does, does IIEC have the technical know-how? and as Kenyans, are we assured that such a case will have ‘e-evidence’ on how and when and where the ‘computer error’ took place? I hope that these two are bound to see our inboxes full as it touches on each and every one of us. Your thoughts, corrections, inputs, queries, reactions are welcome! Kind Regards, -- “To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.” Kofi Annan

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