- skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

my first partial online store...he he he
by aki 13 May '09

13 May '09

www.chekelea.com I did this for someone... As comms is my thing, chekelea has been a great experience and side project in the works for a while now. Graphics deliberatley not added so pages can load on even the slowest connections, including handsets. Tested on my htc touch pro and it works fine. added SSL and will add credit card modules in due course. site tweaking it further. Anyway enjoy product comparison. other online stores in the works. Lets say the early bird catches the fiber worm? Cheers. :-)

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Iphone Jailbreak
by Theus Owicho 12 May '09

12 May '09

Guys Anyone with the jailbreak for Iphone Software 2.2.1. I was running V2.0 and I did a mistake upgrading it to 2.2.1 I need to jailbreak this ASAP

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The First Kenya Open Source Awards
by Evans Ikua 12 May '09

12 May '09

The Linux Professional Association of Kenya and ICT Consumers Association of Kenya are pleased to invite you to Kenya's first-ever Open Source Awards < http://www.lpakenya.org/home/node/17>, The ceremony will be held at the Panafric Hotel, Nairobi, on 27th May, 2009. The purpose of this awards ceremony is to appreciate with recognition Kenya open source contributors who have made an impact in the open source community both locally and globally with their innovative solutions. Gracing the occassion will be the Hon. Eng. James Rege who is the MP for Karachuonyo and Chairman of the Parliamentary committee on Communications (Guest of Honour), and Dr. Bitange Ndemo, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications. The Master of ceremony will be Ms Njeri Rionge. Google and ixsystems Inc. www.ixsystems.com, are among our confirmed sponsors. The nomination process is open and will be facilitated by the LPA secretariat and the organising committee. We invite developers, system administrators, end users, SMEs, Corporate bodies, Government and Civil Society players who have made notable contribution to Open Source, for nomination. We especially invite those in the Skunkworks community who are involved in Open Source solutions, or those who know someone or some organization involved in Open Source projects to come forward and nominate the same for the awards. You can get in touch with the secretariat on opensourceawards at lpakenya dot org. *Some of the Categories include:* a) Best Open Source deployment by government b) Best Open Source deployment by business c) Best Open Source deployment by Civil Society d) Best FOSS Developers (various categories) e) Best FOSS in SME (various categories e.g. cybers, micro-enterprises, mini-business..) f) Best Innovative FOSS Solution etc. Further details will be shared on this and other forums. Evans Ikua, LPA-Kenya

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Thank you - website comments - http://www.transportkenya.com/
by pithon kamau 12 May '09

12 May '09

hi guys, Thanks for all your comments.The web master of the site hears it loud and clear. i have forwarded all the comments and hopefully he will give it a makeover Good Evening -- Pithon K. Kamau Mobile: 0723 588705 Tel: +254 20 2039220 Website: 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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Fw: [ke-internetusers] Development of Water and Sanitation Monitoring Platform
by wesley kiriinya 12 May '09

12 May '09

Can Skunk(ette)s develop this? If we can then lets sign up a dev team! All those in favor say I, Aye, Aiiii, Eye, ... --- On Mon, 5/11/09, Kristof BOSTOEN <kristof.bostoen(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Kristof BOSTOEN <kristof.bostoen(a)gmail.com> Subject: [ke-internetusers] Development of Water and Sanitation Monitoring Platform To: "ke-users" <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> Date: Monday, May 11, 2009, 6:03 PM Dear developers on this list, (original e-mail below) Please have a look at the attached call for an expression of interest for the development of an on-line platform for monitoring country water and sanitation data. After long discussion this platform will be Open Source which is exceptional as Open Source was (and maybe still is) not so well understood by everybody. Websites such as http://www.ushahidi.com and the existing collaborations such as Skunkworks-Kenya drew attention to the possibility of such an approach. My hope is that Sub-Sahara Africa and South East Asia software developers could participate in the development of this platform as such platforms is most needed in these regions. Some examples: -Until last year there was a website http://waterpointmapping.info/ which was a first (not Open Source) attempt to such a platform but it seems not accessible any more, neither on the internet or through the "way back machine" (http://www.archive.org) (I last accessed the site 15/4/2008) -The government of Andhra Pradesh has developed a platform called "watersoft" which currently does not have the mapping possibilities asked for in the expression of interest but mentioned in an informal discussion that they might considering making their platform Open Source http://jwst.ap.nic.in/pred/ (Not sure if useful) -WaterAID and other organisations have different publications referring to water mapping tools although usually from the users perspective. No doubt that this an ambitious project but for any group seriously considering this project it is possible to help you get in contact with suitable organisations in the water sector if required. Kind regards Kristof =-=-=-=-=- original e-mail =-=-=-=-= Dear All, Please find attached a call for Expressions of Interest just launched by the World Bank's Water and Sanitation Program for the development of an on-line platform for monitoring country water and sanitation. Please circulate it to companies you think would be interested in developing the platform. Regards Dominick (See attached file: WatSan Platform EOI Final May 06 2009.doc) ------------------------------------------------------------- Dominick de Waal Sr Finance Specialist Water & Sanitation Program - AF, World Bank P.O. Box 30577 - 00100, Nairobi, KENYA Tel (direct): +254-20-3226304 Tel (switch board): +254 20 322 6334 Kenya Mobile: +254 737 956761 Global Mobile: +44 7872 272041 Fax: +254-20-3226386 -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ ke-internetusers mailing list ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers

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website comments - http://www.transportkenya.com/
by pithon kamau 12 May '09

12 May '09

hi guys, a friend of mine thinks i am hating on his website wen i tell him it needs an extreme makeover. make comments on this website - http://www.transportkenya.com/ i will forward them as they are Thanks P. Kamau Mobile: 0723 588705 Tel: +254 20 2039220 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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Meeting Reminder - Electronic Payment Systems - Today
by Phares Kariuki 12 May '09

12 May '09

Hi, Todays meeting is on Electronic Payment Systems. Talk will be given by Dalmas Menya, CEO of Afripayments. Talk starts at 6 pm. There will be some Journalists from CBC Canada, who will be keen to meet participants. Thanks. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Google Uganda Hacked !!
by Joram Gachuiri 12 May '09

12 May '09

http://www.google.co.ug

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Electronic Payment Systems, Tuesday 12th May 2009, 6.00pm Teleposta Towers 4th Floor
by Phares Kariuki 12 May '09

12 May '09

Hi, The next meeting will be on Electronic Payment Systems. The talk will be given by Dalmas Menya, CEO, Afripayments LTD. Talk will range on the impact of all Electronic Based Payment Systems <ATM's, Credit Cards, Money Transfer, Mobile Money Transfer etc>. Meeting starts at 6 pm. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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MS ACCESS ERROR 3197
by maina martin 12 May '09

12 May '09

hi skunks every time I try to access this dbase it gives me the below error The Microsoft Jet database engine stopped the process because you and another user are attempting to change the same data at the same time. (Error 3197)the MS Access Center are advising me to look for MS Access 97 of which has been so elusive any easier way out, pls help -- Regards martin "Good advice is often confusing, but example is always clear."

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KRA Website what is it generating to?
by Solomon Mburu 12 May '09

12 May '09

*I tried filling KRA PIN Certificate this morning and the results, (apache Tomcat/6.0.18) came back as follows on https://mapato1.kra.go.ke/itms/TRE/request_inscription/request_inscription_… :*HTTP Status 500 - ------------------------------ *type* Exception report *message* *description* *The server encountered an internal error () that prevented it from fulfilling this request.* *exception* javax.servlet.ServletException: /TRE/request_inscription/request_inscription_filter.facesNo saved view state could be found for the view identifier: /TRE/request_inscription/request_inscription_filter.faces javax.faces.webapp._ErrorPageWriter.throwException(_ErrorPageWriter.java:546) javax.faces.webapp.FacesServlet.handleLifecycleException(FacesServlet.java:266) javax.faces.webapp.FacesServlet.service(FacesServlet.java:160) org.apache.myfaces.webapp.filter.ExtensionsFilter.doFilter(ExtensionsFilter.java:301) ke.go.kra.itms.framework.security.AuthorizationFilter.doFilter(AuthorizationFilter.java:86) ke.go.kra.itms.framework.audit.BackEndLoginFilter.doFilter(BackEndLoginFilter.java:48) *root cause* javax.faces.application.ViewExpiredException: /TRE/request_inscription/request_inscription_filter.facesNo saved view state could be found for the view identifier: /TRE/request_inscription/request_inscription_filter.faces org.apache.myfaces.lifecycle.RestoreViewExecutor.execute(RestoreViewExecutor.java:88) org.apache.myfaces.lifecycle.LifecycleImpl.executePhase(LifecycleImpl.java:103) org.apache.myfaces.lifecycle.LifecycleImpl.execute(LifecycleImpl.java:76) org.apache.myfaces.custom.ppr.PPRLifecycleWrapper.execute(PPRLifecycleWrapper.java:68) javax.faces.webapp.FacesServlet.service(FacesServlet.java:151) org.apache.myfaces.webapp.filter.ExtensionsFilter.doFilter(ExtensionsFilter.java:301) ke.go.kra.itms.framework.security.AuthorizationFilter.doFilter(AuthorizationFilter.java:86) ke.go.kra.itms.framework.audit.BackEndLoginFilter.doFilter(BackEndLoginFilter.java:48) *note* *The full stack trace of the root cause is available in the Apache Tomcat/6.0.18 logs.* ------------------------------ Apache Tomcat/6.0.18 Solomon Mburu -- Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all the same way to the side of a hill!

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OFF TOPIC-THE KENYAN CONSTITUTION RECOMENDATIONS
by daniel mwangi 12 May '09

12 May '09

ope you are well. I have attached a document on the Constitution review . PLEASE read through and pick out the issues you support or do not support and re-write in your own way, with your own judgement and conviction and present to the team latest Friday this week. Circulate widely and encourage your contacts to be proactive. May we make our voices heard this time. Send your views to; coekenya(a)gmail.com and/ KICC Batian Room P.O Box 8703, Nairobi Include your name, ID No. and address on the document. May God bless you as you speak out for the sake of our children and their children's inheritance. Blessings!

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Off Topic - change of company details
by Solomon Mburu 12 May '09

12 May '09

Hi all, If none wants to change the status of a registered Private Limited Company by Shares, e.g.change memorandum of understanding and articles of association, is it the same as registering a new company? Or in a nutshell, what are the requirements for changing the said company details as they are not provided for in the Companies Act? Your assistance will be highly appreciated. Solomon Mburu -- Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all the same way to the side of a hill!

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0800 numbers
by Mbugua Njihia 12 May '09

12 May '09

I am looking for local access numbers that people can call at regular network rates. Sth akin to 0800 numbers but accessible via VoiP Any Ideas?

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Re: [Skunkworks] e-Government Website - New Face
by Oj G 11 May '09

11 May '09

Was this headline in any way related to kenya police website...security hole :-) The optimist sees the doughnut; the pessimist the hole. --- On Wed, 5/6/09, chuks Jonia <chuksjonia(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: chuks Jonia <chuksjonia(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] e-Government Website - New Face To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 5:32 AM security hole, can blindly reset pwd, http://www.e-government.go.ke/index.php?option=com_user&view=reset&layout=c… On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 3:30 PM, Rad! <conradakunga(a)gmail.com> wrote: > 'Download and Print' is not quite the e-service I was looking forward to ... > > On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 3:21 PM, Lily Karanja <l_wkaranja(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> Dear Techies: >> >> www.e-government.go.ke is opening a new page......a much better page! Not >> bad at all......huh! As compared to the one before,ofcourse. Government >> websites should invest in content, beneficial and relevant content for all. >> There's a long journey ahead for Government Websites, I hope the people >> concerned are focusing on these important issues to keep on track and make >> the needed progress. >> >> Lil >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> Other lists >> ------------- >> Skunkworks announce: >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >> Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >> kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > Other lists > ------------- > Skunkworks announce: > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > > -- -- Gichuki John Ndirangu, C.E.H , C.P.T.P, O.S.C.P I.T Security Analyst and Penetration Tester infosigmer(a)inbox.com {FORUM}http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/security/ http://nspkenya.blogspot.com/ http://chuksjonia.blogspot.com/ http://www.kamongo.co.ke/ _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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juniper logical routers
by ibtisam jamal 11 May '09

11 May '09

Hi all, Has anyone configured logical routers on a physical router specifically for juniper. i have read that the requirements for a separate routing engine and separate interfaces on PIC. I need advice from someone whose done this ...need to know the pros n cons. regards,

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Re: [Skunkworks] Kenya Police Website Hacked
by wesley kiriinya 11 May '09

11 May '09

LOL! This is embarassing for the police. --- On Mon, 5/11/09, Daudi Were <daudi.were(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Daudi Were <daudi.were(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Kenya Police Website Hacked To: motobaridi(a)gmail.com, "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Monday, May 11, 2009, 5:12 PM On Mon, May 11, 2009 at 4:27 PM, MotoBaridi <motobaridi(a)gmail.com> wrote: maybe one of the skunks is the police? maybe even more than one skunk is based at vigilante house? Personally I suspect Inspector Wesley and Inspector Jacob Odada - yani those two skunks just look like cops. "Kijana lete hiyo gode gipande hi" On Mon, May 11, 2009 at 4:23 PM, ndungu stephen <ndungustephen(a)gmail.com> wrote: DAMN !!! ONE OF THE SKUNKS SEEMS TO BE WELL LINKED TO POLICE !!! THE WEBPAGE HAS BEEN REMOVED...:-) </is it true that police have skin everywhere / or is it ears ?/ anyway, its one of the 5 senses > _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general -- ------------------------------ <MotoBaridi, incoherently mumbling to self since 1981> ------------------------------ T: +254 722 296 184 , +254 732 296 654 E: motobaridi(a)motobaridi.com W: www.unmappedafrica.com | www.motobaridi.com | www.mosc.motobaridi.com | www.moto.motobaridi.com | www.motobaridi.blogspot.com _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general -- Pamoja e:daudi.were@gmail.com skype: d.were -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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Kenya Police Website Hacked
by James Wachira 11 May '09

11 May '09

http://www.kenyapolice.go.ke/index.html LOL!!! -- I believe,

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SafaricomLIVE - what exactly is it?
by Mbugua Njihia 11 May '09

11 May '09

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Re: [Skunkworks] [kictanet] Breaking News: Kenyan InternetCommunity comes faceto face with new Legislation
by Solomon Mburu 11 May '09

11 May '09

I also buy Walu's argument. A meeting of the players in this sector need to be convened ASAP. Why, could be a question, did it take KENIC, 3 months to realize the clauses affect TLDs in Kenya, which will effectively be effected just three months away? The SPV, which KENIC is proposing is handy but we might end up burying heads under the sand. Let us face the facts albeit with an open mind. The law is real running after the law breaker and so there is a need to be focussed in matters promoting our very own .ke without politicizing issues. Solomon On 11/05/2009, wanjira(a)cck.go.ke <wanjira(a)cck.go.ke> wrote: > Thanks Walu indeed a meeting to discuss the interpretations/ implementation > would be worthwhile at this point. > > Best > Alice > Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone from Zain Kenya > > -----Original Message----- > From: John Walubengo <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> > > Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 02:32:39 > To: <wanjira(a)cck.go.ke> > Cc: skunk<skunkworks(a)my.co.ke>; <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net>; Kenya ICT > Policy - kictanet<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Breaking News: Kenyan InternetCommunity comes face > to face with new Legislation > > > > Alex, Alice et. al. > > 1stly, I wish to state that the views I expressed in the email were my > personal interpretation of the KCA Act 2009 with regard to domain > registration. I do still stand by them - but if they caused misleading > alarm/crisis - i do not think that it was the intention and motivation of > the KENIC Board (of which I am NOT a member and therefore not authorised to > speak on their behalf). So if the KENIC Board needs to resign, they should > do so for another reason rather than my e-mail. > > 2ndly, I get the feeling from several reactions on this issue that we have > mixed Governance Issues (who and how the .KE namespace is controlled) with > Operational issues (how KENIC has so far been managing the .KE namespace). > > 3rdly, I agree (with Alex) that the confusion so created can no longer be > solved online and somebody must convene a meeting for all stakeholders to be > able to read from the same page. Obviously KENIC and CCK (the regulator) > must take lead on this because to me they are immediately affected by the > turn of events. The rest of us (Users) are likely to feel the impact > months/years later... > > 4thly, such a meeting can only be productive if the following is availed in > advance: > > 1) The Regulator gives direction on what critereon they will use to > distribute the control of this 2nd level namespace to competing bidders > (e.g. First-come First- serve?, Auction (highest-bidder) method?, > Politically correct methods? amongst many others) > > 2) The Regulator gives a roadmap of how they intend to manage the technical > relationship between the local top-level domain (.KE) and the subsequently > licensed private players at the 2nd subdomain levels. My position still > remains that you cannot purport to control the 2nd layer without implicitly > controlling the top layer - otherwise you set yourself up for a future > "technical disobedience" from the top layer. Which in turn means that the > Regulator has to (will?) eventually find a way to control both the Top and > 2nd levels domains. > > 3) KENIC gives direction on how the Internet Community will benefit from > this new dispensation. And yes the SPV route did raise more questions than > answers and so maybe by then, we would have more answers than the questions. > > I wish to rest my case on this issue until such a time when the face2face > meeting is convened. If it is not - then I guess we just have to wait and > see as the events unfold. Unlike our media friends - we (IT) do not control > the airwaves and worse still our subject is more "esoteric than sensational" > to use the words of one leading Editor and so the wananchi will be wondering > "whose goat has been eaten and by who". > > walu. > > --- On Mon, 5/11/09, Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Breaking News: Kenyan >> InternetCommunity comes face to face with new Legislation >> To: alice(a)apc.org >> Cc: jwalu(a)yahoo.com, ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >> Date: Monday, May 11, 2009, 10:09 AM >> Walubengo, >> >> An important correction and note: >> >> Section 83F uses discretionary word "may" not >> obligatory "shall" this >> below statement is factually incorrect. >> >> "The law specifies that all second level .KE >> >>> internet domain names must be licensed by the >> country's >> >>> converged Regulator, Communication Commission >> of Kenya." >> >> Has CCK has expressly stated intention to require registry >> to be >> licensed? Was CCK letter to kenic shown at the meeting? >> >> The tradition is for the regulator to first publish/call a >> meeting for >> *all* would-be affected sector stakeholders (kenic, >> registrars, and >> ISP in this case). >> >> Kenic should stop making-up a 'crisis'; rushing to >> register 'SPV', >> project urgency approval, than circulate emails to various >> mailing >> lists. >> >> Registering the SPV is dead as a dodo. full stop. Wasahau. >> And at this >> rate should some or all board members consider resigning >> for >> misleading the "Internet Community"? >> >> Alex >> >> On Sun, May 10, 2009 at 2:52 PM, Alex Gakuru >> <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> > Title: Section 83F "License for country code >> top-level domain" >> > >> > Body: "The Commission may, upon application in >> the prescribed manner >> > and subject to such conditions as it may deem >> necessary, grant >> > licenses under this section authorizing a person to >> administer a >> > sub-domain in the country code top-level domain." >> > >> > Opinion: >> > >> > a) The title implies License for country code >> top-level domain" hence >> > kenic and/or others may apply for country code >> top-level domain >> > licence >> > >> > b) kenic administers "sub-domain in the country >> code top-level domain" >> > registrars merely *registers* NOT administer >> sub-domains, unless you >> > are suggesting that hosting is part of >> "administering" a domain thus >> > "to host a .ke domain one needs a licence?" >> > >> > c) Lord forbid your interpretation that retail >> registrars need a >> > licence from CCK be correct. For if so I fear that >> will be last death >> > blow to the remaining .ke public goodwill. Registrars >> already pay >> > annual amounts to kenic and additional >> 'licence' fees burden would >> > discourage them marketing .ke. and their clients would >> understand .com >> > cost savings. Many (including those not kenic >> registrars) presently >> > just recommend .com,,, anyway. >> > >> > d) if in the current situation where kenic is having >> difficulties >> > efficiently serving existing registrars, would you >> expect these >> > registrars to agree to additional "Licenced >> fee" atop already very >> > costly kenic domain prices (compared to .com) >> > >> > e) If kenic board just wanted to form some SPV (btw, >> who are the >> > shareholders?) to compete with poor registrars at the >> retail level, >> > rest assured that then *they* will be left selling .ke >> alone - giving >> > themselves all the discounts you want, completely >> eradicating >> > registrars competition - i.e. strengthen kenic >> monopoly grip on domain >> > pricing not introduce competition any where.. >> > >> > f) Valid claims of increasing competition can only be >> genuine if >> > Section 83F heading is interpreted to mean other >> registries are >> > allowed and those few registries pay licence fee to >> CCK. Those >> > registries stand to better represent various >> Nationally-dispersed >> > "Internet Communities" members, that private >> "SPV" company. BTW, what >> > is the present kenic company-type as is registered by >> Companies >> > Registrar? >> > >> > g) Should above come (f) bring about private-public >> interest conflict, >> > I would then suppose that the spirit to protect of >> public interest >> > over private interest on National ICT Policy clause >> "7.1 .... In the >> > event of conflict, public interest shall >> prevail." swings into action? >> > >> > h) Finally Alice, you sit at both Kenic and CCK >> boards. You have had >> > the duty to inform both of them and openly report back >> to everyone on >> > the consequences. Je, ulifanya hivyo??? >> > >> > regards, >> > >> > >> > Alex >> > >> > On Sun, May 10, 2009 at 1:42 PM, alice munyua >> <alice(a)apc.org> wrote: >> >> There seems to be some misunderstanding about >> what the KCA 2009 does? >> >> >> >> It is the introduction of liberalisation at >> >> the sub domain level by creating a >> >> competitive registrar model? KENIC remains the >> ccTLD manager of the whole dot KE namespace and >> >> registry operator. What the KCA ammendment does >> only means if a registered company wants to manage/sell the >> second level, i.e. .co.ke, .sc.ke etc. they would need to >> get a license from CCK to become an registarar. >> >> This is encouraging competition at the sub domain >> level and from my interpretation that is progress.. >> >> Best >> >> Alice >> >> >> >> Views expressed are personal and not a reflection >> of any organisation/institution - am affiliated with. >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> >> From: John Walubengo <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> >> >> >> >> Date: Fri, 8 May 2009 23:51:14 >> >> To: <alice(a)apc.org> >> >> Cc: skunk<skunkworks(a)my.co.ke>; >> <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net>; KICTAnet >> KICTAnet<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] >> Breaking News: Kenyan Internet >> >> Community comes face to face with new >> Legislation >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Alex - I am NOT against competition. It is good >> for the industry. The problem is how such competition is >> introduced. Yes, KENIC has had a monopoly over the .KE >> namespace, but at least it is(was?) a Multistakeholder >> Partnership in its legal formation. If this partnership >> was NOT exercised adequately for the benefit of the >> community it should be fixed rather than move the rights of >> the .KE namespace to with due respect -just one of the >> stakeholders (Govt/Regulator), however strong they are. >> >> >> >> The idea and law specifying that the regulator is >> ONLY going to regulate the 2nd level domain is to me >> mischievious /grey area and I shared the same feelings at >> the KENIC AGM. This is because the money/action/activities >> of ICT lie at the 2nd level! >> >> >> >> Claiming that the regulation is not touching the >> top level .KE but the lower level is similar to and I quote >> one of the members "telling a parent that you wont >> regulate him/her but his/her kids will be totally under 3rd >> party control". >> >> >> >> walu. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> --- On Fri, 5/8/09, Alex Gakuru >> <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> >>> From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> >> >>> Subject: Re: [ke-internetusers] Breaking News: >> Kenyan Internet Community comes face to face with new >> Legislation >> >>> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> >>> Cc: ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >> >>> Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 10:55 PM >> >>> Walu, >> >>> >> >>> Thank you for the info although I find it >> bordering on >> >>> alarmist;) >> >>> >> >>> I deliberately boycotted today's Kenic AGM >> because, >> >>> among others, >> >>> kenic folks decided they will not post to this >> list minutes >> >>> of last >> >>> year's AGM resolutions, such as, >> constitutional change >> >>> made to allow >> >>> an a certain individual's term of office >> to be extended >> >>> beyond what >> >>> the constitution allowed. There are a couple >> of complaints >> >>> I >> >>> restrained myself from posting onlist. >> >>> >> >>> Background: >> >>> >> >>> During last year's AGM the said >> "Internet >> >>> Community" for the second >> >>> (or third?) year running repeatedly complained >> about >> >>> kenic's failure >> >>> to lower .ke domain prices as frustrating .ke >> domains >> >>> growth. >> >>> Registrars we later hurriedly called to a >> meeting at the >> >>> Grand Hotel >> >>> and we were asked to volunteer ourselves to a >> committee >> >>> that would >> >>> look into domain price issue. To the best of >> my knowledge >> >>> information >> >>> and belief no such meeting has ever been >> called, to-date. >> >>> >> >>> At today's 10,133 domain numbers >> statistics ( CO.KE 9, >> >>> 465 NE.KE 14, >> >>> OR.KE 654) >> >>> >> see:<http://www.kenic.or.ke/statistics.html> kenic >> >>> annual >> >>> domains selling income exceeds kenya shillings >> 20 million >> >>> every year - >> >>> while Internet consumers continue screaming >> "lower >> >>> domain prices!" to >> >>> seemingly deaf ears and half-hearted Kenyan >> domain space >> >>> (.ke) >> >>> administrator. >> >>> >> >>> They fail to see the bigger picture. By >> lowering domain >> >>> prices they >> >>> would have very many more being able to afford >> local >> >>> domain. >> >>> >> >>> Lets face it, shillings 20 million is not >> kidogo money >> >>> without >> >>> necessarily dwelling on the fact that many of >> their staff >> >>> are interns >> >>> ( Aren't permanent staff only 4?) I >> suppose Board >> >>> members do not draw >> >>> salaries? Again, really whom does the Kenic >> Board answer >> >>> to/ i.e.holds >> >>> them accountable? Only to themselves with >> ceremonial AGMs? >> >>> >> >>> The Law: >> >>> >> >>> Kenya Communications (Amendment) Act, 2008 >> states: >> >>> >> >>> Section 83F: Licence for country code >> top-level domain >> >>> >> >>> "The Commission [CCK] may, upon >> application in the >> >>> prescribed manner >> >>> and subject to such conditions as it may deem >> necessary, >> >>> grant >> >>> licences under this section authorizing a >> person to >> >>> administer a >> >>> sub-domain in the country top-level >> domain" >> >>> >> >>> What's wrong with CCK granting licenses >> to, for example >> >>> 3 or 4 (legal) >> >>> persons to compete in offering the best-priced >> domains to >> >>> Kenyans >> >>> consumers? >> >>> >> >>> Conclusion: >> >>> >> >>> Kenic attracted the competition which perhaps >> might have >> >>> been avoided >> >>> if they had listened to the "Internet >> Community" >> >>> cries over the year. >> >>> I note that you refer to kenic as >> "partnership." >> >>> Licence conditions >> >>> could include all others be representative >> partnerships and >> >>> PPP >> >>> 'problem' solved;) What I am trying >> to say is that >> >>> kenic should not >> >>> be viewed as the only PPP model possible.. >> ICANN does not >> >>> break >> >>> national laws and in any case, note how many >> registries >> >>> exist in the >> >>> US itself. Our market has matured and we need >> competition >> >>> in the >> >>> domain space area also, Yes/No? >> >>> >> >>> My take is kenic's honeymoon ended when >> the law opened >> >>> domain pricing >> >>> competition space that should lower prices- >> good for >> >>> consumers but bad >> >>> for old kenic 'monopoly era' ;) >> >>> >> >>> In other words, we do not have a crisis so let >> us not make >> >>> one up. >> >>> >> >>> Regards, >> >>> >> >>> Alex >> >>> --- >> >>> References >> >>> 1. Boosting numbers in .ke domain names >> >>> >> <http://www.bdafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9451&Item…> >> >>> >> >>> 2. Kenyans to enjoy reduced charges for >> acquiring Internet >> >>> domains >> >>> >> <http://www.bdafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8270&Item…> >> >>> >> >>> On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 5:12 PM, John Walubengo >> >>> <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >> >>> > >> >>> > Apologies for cross-posting: >> >>> > >> >>> > It took a KENIC (KEnya Network >> Information Center, >> >>> www.kenic.or.ke) Annual General Meeting for >> the Kenyan >> >>> Internet community to digest the implication >> of the a Kenyan >> >>> ICT Legislation passed more than five months >> ago. The law >> >>> which included sections that touched on the >> Media, IT, >> >>> Telecommunication and Postal Services has >> faced stiff >> >>> resistance from the Media fraternity while the >> Internet >> >>> Community kept a low if not a dead profile. >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > It was at the KENIC general meeting held >> today in >> >>> Nairobi that the Internet Community grappled >> with the >> >>> implication of the IT section on the operation >> of the .KE >> >>> namespace. The law specifies that all second >> level .KE >> >>> internet domain names must be licensed by the >> country's >> >>> converged Regulator, Communication Commission >> of Kenya. >> >>> The law requires that all Registries - those >> who manage >> >>> the internet domains - must apply for a >> license by the 2nd >> >>> of June 2009. >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > KENIC, a public-private-partnership has >> under the >> >>> ICANN Policies been managing the .KE namespace >> including the >> >>> 2nd level sub-domains such as xyz.CO.KE, >> xyz.OR.KE, etc. >> >>> From 2nd June 2009, KENIC must seek permission >> from the >> >>> Regulator to continue managing these >> sub-domains. In an >> >>> effort to comply with the law, the KENIC Board >> requested the >> >>> community to support a resolution that a new >> legal entity >> >>> (Special Purpose Vehicle, SPV) be created in >> order to apply >> >>> for the license from the Regulator as well as >> compete with >> >>> other potential entities that are set to fight >> in that >> >>> space. >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > The proposals opened up heated >> discussions with some >> >>> members wondering if KENIC was ceding its >> hard-won rights >> >>> & control over the .KE namespace to an >> exclusive and >> >>> single entity. The current governance >> structure for KENIC >> >>> provides for a Multistakeholder Partnership >> over the whole >> >>> .KE namespace and has the Govt, Academia, >> Private >> >>> Sector/Telcos and Civil Society Board >> Representation that is >> >>> wholly accountable to Internet Users during >> Annual General >> >>> Meetings. Effectively, the new law takes >> part of this >> >>> mandate and places it under one or two of >> these Stakeholders >> >>> that is the Regulator/Govt. >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > Members wondered about the criteria that >> would be used >> >>> by the Regulator to award the management >> licenses to various >> >>> competitors. Others wondered about the >> potential conflict >> >>> between the local legislation and the ICANN >> policies given >> >>> that KENIC has currently been operating under >> ICANN policies >> >>> but now has to take cognizance of the local >> law. For >> >>> example, if the Regulator granted a license to >> someone else >> >>> to manage the "co.ke" subdomain BUT >> the local >> >>> internet community for one reason or the other >> instructed >> >>> the KENIC Board NOT to accept and transfer the >> delegation >> >>> from KENIC how would that be resolved? And yet >> other members >> >>> wondered to what extend the proposed SPV would >> cannibalize >> >>> their existing markets and services. >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > It has taken five months of silence but >> clearly, the >> >>> Kenyan Internet community is just beginning to >> understand >> >>> and feel the heat of some sections in the ICT >> law that had >> >>> previously been hijacked and labeled >> "Media law" >> >>> at the expense of IT practitioners. It will >> be interesting >> >>> to see how this plays out before and after the >> 2nd of June >> >>> 2009 - the date when all subdomain managers >> must be licensed >> >>> by the Regulator. >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > walu >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >>_______________________________________________ >> >>> > ke-internetusers mailing list >> >>> > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >> >>> > >> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >> >>> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>_______________________________________________ >> >> kictanet mailing list >> >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> >> >> This message was sent to: alice(a)apc.org >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/alice%40apc.org >> >> >> >>_______________________________________________ >> >> ke-internetusers mailing list >> >> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >> >> >> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >> >> >> > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: wanjira(a)cck.go.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/wanjira%40cck.go.ke > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: solo.mburu(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/solo.mburu%40gmail.com > -- Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all the same way to the side of a hill!

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Re: [Skunkworks] 4A GE Blacktop
by David Kago 11 May '09

11 May '09

Hi Steve, yes it is, u have one around, we can talk offlist.. -----Original Message----- From: Steve Muchai [mailto:smuchai@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 12:46 PM To: Skunkworks forum Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] 4A GE Blacktop On Mon, May 11, 2009 at 8:47 AM, David Kago <kago(a)ultimate-security.net> wrote: > For the auto lovers, anyone know where I can get the above engine, in > good condition? Is this the 20 valve BZ/GT one? Regards, Steve -- "A democracy is a sheep and two wolves deciding on what to have for lunch. Freedom is a well armed sheep contesting the results of the decision." - Stolen from someone else's sig. _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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Hackers Temporarily Seize Control Of Google Morocco Domain Name - http://bit.ly/2GVM5
by Mbugua Njihia 11 May '09

11 May '09

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Re: [Skunkworks] Breaking News: Kenyan InternetCommunity comes face to face with new Legislation
by John Walubengo 11 May '09

11 May '09

Alex, Alice et. al. 1stly, I wish to state that the views I expressed in the email were my personal interpretation of the KCA Act 2009 with regard to domain registration. I do still stand by them - but if they caused misleading alarm/crisis - i do not think that it was the intention and motivation of the KENIC Board (of which I am NOT a member and therefore not authorised to speak on their behalf). So if the KENIC Board needs to resign, they should do so for another reason rather than my e-mail. 2ndly, I get the feeling from several reactions on this issue that we have mixed Governance Issues (who and how the .KE namespace is controlled) with Operational issues (how KENIC has so far been managing the .KE namespace). 3rdly, I agree (with Alex) that the confusion so created can no longer be solved online and somebody must convene a meeting for all stakeholders to be able to read from the same page. Obviously KENIC and CCK (the regulator) must take lead on this because to me they are immediately affected by the turn of events. The rest of us (Users) are likely to feel the impact months/years later... 4thly, such a meeting can only be productive if the following is availed in advance: 1) The Regulator gives direction on what critereon they will use to distribute the control of this 2nd level namespace to competing bidders (e.g. First-come First- serve?, Auction (highest-bidder) method?, Politically correct methods? amongst many others) 2) The Regulator gives a roadmap of how they intend to manage the technical relationship between the local top-level domain (.KE) and the subsequently licensed private players at the 2nd subdomain levels. My position still remains that you cannot purport to control the 2nd layer without implicitly controlling the top layer - otherwise you set yourself up for a future "technical disobedience" from the top layer. Which in turn means that the Regulator has to (will?) eventually find a way to control both the Top and 2nd levels domains. 3) KENIC gives direction on how the Internet Community will benefit from this new dispensation. And yes the SPV route did raise more questions than answers and so maybe by then, we would have more answers than the questions. I wish to rest my case on this issue until such a time when the face2face meeting is convened. If it is not - then I guess we just have to wait and see as the events unfold. Unlike our media friends - we (IT) do not control the airwaves and worse still our subject is more "esoteric than sensational" to use the words of one leading Editor and so the wananchi will be wondering "whose goat has been eaten and by who". walu. --- On Mon, 5/11/09, Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: > From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Breaking News: Kenyan InternetCommunity comes face to face with new Legislation > To: alice(a)apc.org > Cc: jwalu(a)yahoo.com, ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > Date: Monday, May 11, 2009, 10:09 AM > Walubengo, > > An important correction and note: > > Section 83F uses discretionary word "may" not > obligatory "shall" this > below statement is factually incorrect. > > "The law specifies that all second level .KE > >>> internet domain names must be licensed by the > country's > >>> converged Regulator, Communication Commission > of Kenya." > > Has CCK has expressly stated intention to require registry > to be > licensed? Was CCK letter to kenic shown at the meeting? > > The tradition is for the regulator to first publish/call a > meeting for > *all* would-be affected sector stakeholders (kenic, > registrars, and > ISP in this case). > > Kenic should stop making-up a 'crisis'; rushing to > register 'SPV', > project urgency approval, than circulate emails to various > mailing > lists. > > Registering the SPV is dead as a dodo. full stop. Wasahau. > And at this > rate should some or all board members consider resigning > for > misleading the "Internet Community"? > > Alex > > On Sun, May 10, 2009 at 2:52 PM, Alex Gakuru > <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Title: Section 83F "License for country code > top-level domain" > > > > Body: "The Commission may, upon application in > the prescribed manner > > and subject to such conditions as it may deem > necessary, grant > > licenses under this section authorizing a person to > administer a > > sub-domain in the country code top-level domain." > > > > Opinion: > > > > a) The title implies License for country code > top-level domain" hence > > kenic and/or others may apply for country code > top-level domain > > licence > > > > b) kenic administers "sub-domain in the country > code top-level domain" > > registrars merely *registers* NOT administer > sub-domains, unless you > > are suggesting that hosting is part of > "administering" a domain thus > > "to host a .ke domain one needs a licence?" > > > > c) Lord forbid your interpretation that retail > registrars need a > > licence from CCK be correct. For if so I fear that > will be last death > > blow to the remaining .ke public goodwill. Registrars > already pay > > annual amounts to kenic and additional > 'licence' fees burden would > > discourage them marketing .ke. and their clients would > understand .com > > cost savings. Many (including those not kenic > registrars) presently > > just recommend .com,,, anyway. > > > > d) if in the current situation where kenic is having > difficulties > > efficiently serving existing registrars, would you > expect these > > registrars to agree to additional "Licenced > fee" atop already very > > costly kenic domain prices (compared to .com) > > > > e) If kenic board just wanted to form some SPV (btw, > who are the > > shareholders?) to compete with poor registrars at the > retail level, > > rest assured that then *they* will be left selling .ke > alone - giving > > themselves all the discounts you want, completely > eradicating > > registrars competition - i.e. strengthen kenic > monopoly grip on domain > > pricing not introduce competition any where.. > > > > f) Valid claims of increasing competition can only be > genuine if > > Section 83F heading is interpreted to mean other > registries are > > allowed and those few registries pay licence fee to > CCK. Those > > registries stand to better represent various > Nationally-dispersed > > "Internet Communities" members, that private > "SPV" company. BTW, what > > is the present kenic company-type as is registered by > Companies > > Registrar? > > > > g) Should above come (f) bring about private-public > interest conflict, > > I would then suppose that the spirit to protect of > public interest > > over private interest on National ICT Policy clause > "7.1 .... In the > > event of conflict, public interest shall > prevail." swings into action? > > > > h) Finally Alice, you sit at both Kenic and CCK > boards. You have had > > the duty to inform both of them and openly report back > to everyone on > > the consequences. Je, ulifanya hivyo??? > > > > regards, > > > > > > Alex > > > > On Sun, May 10, 2009 at 1:42 PM, alice munyua > <alice(a)apc.org> wrote: > >> There seems to be some misunderstanding about > what the KCA 2009 does? > >> > >> It is the introduction of liberalisation at > >> the sub domain level by creating a > >> competitive registrar model? KENIC remains the > ccTLD manager of the whole dot KE namespace and > >> registry operator. What the KCA ammendment does > only means if a registered company wants to manage/sell the > second level, i.e. .co.ke, .sc.ke etc. they would need to > get a license from CCK to become an registarar. > >> This is encouraging competition at the sub domain > level and from my interpretation that is progress.. > >> Best > >> Alice > >> > >> Views expressed are personal and not a reflection > of any organisation/institution - am affiliated with. > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: John Walubengo <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> > >> > >> Date: Fri, 8 May 2009 23:51:14 > >> To: <alice(a)apc.org> > >> Cc: skunk<skunkworks(a)my.co.ke>; > <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net>; KICTAnet > KICTAnet<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] > Breaking News: Kenyan Internet > >> Community comes face to face with new > Legislation > >> > >> > >> > >> Alex - I am NOT against competition. It is good > for the industry. The problem is how such competition is > introduced. Yes, KENIC has had a monopoly over the .KE > namespace, but at least it is(was?) a Multistakeholder > Partnership in its legal formation. If this partnership > was NOT exercised adequately for the benefit of the > community it should be fixed rather than move the rights of > the .KE namespace to with due respect -just one of the > stakeholders (Govt/Regulator), however strong they are. > >> > >> The idea and law specifying that the regulator is > ONLY going to regulate the 2nd level domain is to me > mischievious /grey area and I shared the same feelings at > the KENIC AGM. This is because the money/action/activities > of ICT lie at the 2nd level! > >> > >> Claiming that the regulation is not touching the > top level .KE but the lower level is similar to and I quote > one of the members "telling a parent that you wont > regulate him/her but his/her kids will be totally under 3rd > party control". > >> > >> walu. > >> > >> > >> > >> --- On Fri, 5/8/09, Alex Gakuru > <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> > >>> From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> > >>> Subject: Re: [ke-internetusers] Breaking News: > Kenyan Internet Community comes face to face with new > Legislation > >>> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > >>> Cc: ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > >>> Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 10:55 PM > >>> Walu, > >>> > >>> Thank you for the info although I find it > bordering on > >>> alarmist;) > >>> > >>> I deliberately boycotted today's Kenic AGM > because, > >>> among others, > >>> kenic folks decided they will not post to this > list minutes > >>> of last > >>> year's AGM resolutions, such as, > constitutional change > >>> made to allow > >>> an a certain individual's term of office > to be extended > >>> beyond what > >>> the constitution allowed. There are a couple > of complaints > >>> I > >>> restrained myself from posting onlist. > >>> > >>> Background: > >>> > >>> During last year's AGM the said > "Internet > >>> Community" for the second > >>> (or third?) year running repeatedly complained > about > >>> kenic's failure > >>> to lower .ke domain prices as frustrating .ke > domains > >>> growth. > >>> Registrars we later hurriedly called to a > meeting at the > >>> Grand Hotel > >>> and we were asked to volunteer ourselves to a > committee > >>> that would > >>> look into domain price issue. To the best of > my knowledge > >>> information > >>> and belief no such meeting has ever been > called, to-date. > >>> > >>> At today's 10,133 domain numbers > statistics ( CO.KE 9, > >>> 465 NE.KE 14, > >>> OR.KE 654) > >>> > see:<http://www.kenic.or.ke/statistics.html> kenic > >>> annual > >>> domains selling income exceeds kenya shillings > 20 million > >>> every year - > >>> while Internet consumers continue screaming > "lower > >>> domain prices!" to > >>> seemingly deaf ears and half-hearted Kenyan > domain space > >>> (.ke) > >>> administrator. > >>> > >>> They fail to see the bigger picture. By > lowering domain > >>> prices they > >>> would have very many more being able to afford > local > >>> domain. > >>> > >>> Lets face it, shillings 20 million is not > kidogo money > >>> without > >>> necessarily dwelling on the fact that many of > their staff > >>> are interns > >>> ( Aren't permanent staff only 4?) I > suppose Board > >>> members do not draw > >>> salaries? Again, really whom does the Kenic > Board answer > >>> to/ i.e.holds > >>> them accountable? Only to themselves with > ceremonial AGMs? > >>> > >>> The Law: > >>> > >>> Kenya Communications (Amendment) Act, 2008 > states: > >>> > >>> Section 83F: Licence for country code > top-level domain > >>> > >>> "The Commission [CCK] may, upon > application in the > >>> prescribed manner > >>> and subject to such conditions as it may deem > necessary, > >>> grant > >>> licences under this section authorizing a > person to > >>> administer a > >>> sub-domain in the country top-level > domain" > >>> > >>> What's wrong with CCK granting licenses > to, for example > >>> 3 or 4 (legal) > >>> persons to compete in offering the best-priced > domains to > >>> Kenyans > >>> consumers? > >>> > >>> Conclusion: > >>> > >>> Kenic attracted the competition which perhaps > might have > >>> been avoided > >>> if they had listened to the "Internet > Community" > >>> cries over the year. > >>> I note that you refer to kenic as > "partnership." > >>> Licence conditions > >>> could include all others be representative > partnerships and > >>> PPP > >>> 'problem' solved;) What I am trying > to say is that > >>> kenic should not > >>> be viewed as the only PPP model possible.. > ICANN does not > >>> break > >>> national laws and in any case, note how many > registries > >>> exist in the > >>> US itself. Our market has matured and we need > competition > >>> in the > >>> domain space area also, Yes/No? > >>> > >>> My take is kenic's honeymoon ended when > the law opened > >>> domain pricing > >>> competition space that should lower prices- > good for > >>> consumers but bad > >>> for old kenic 'monopoly era' ;) > >>> > >>> In other words, we do not have a crisis so let > us not make > >>> one up. > >>> > >>> Regards, > >>> > >>> Alex > >>> --- > >>> References > >>> 1. Boosting numbers in .ke domain names > >>> > <http://www.bdafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9451&Item…> > >>> > >>> 2. Kenyans to enjoy reduced charges for > acquiring Internet > >>> domains > >>> > <http://www.bdafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8270&Item…> > >>> > >>> On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 5:12 PM, John Walubengo > >>> <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >>> > > >>> > Apologies for cross-posting: > >>> > > >>> > It took a KENIC (KEnya Network > Information Center, > >>> www.kenic.or.ke) Annual General Meeting for > the Kenyan > >>> Internet community to digest the implication > of the a Kenyan > >>> ICT Legislation passed more than five months > ago. The law > >>> which included sections that touched on the > Media, IT, > >>> Telecommunication and Postal Services has > faced stiff > >>> resistance from the Media fraternity while the > Internet > >>> Community kept a low if not a dead profile. > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > It was at the KENIC general meeting held > today in > >>> Nairobi that the Internet Community grappled > with the > >>> implication of the IT section on the operation > of the .KE > >>> namespace. The law specifies that all second > level .KE > >>> internet domain names must be licensed by the > country's > >>> converged Regulator, Communication Commission > of Kenya. > >>> The law requires that all Registries - those > who manage > >>> the internet domains - must apply for a > license by the 2nd > >>> of June 2009. > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > KENIC, a public-private-partnership has > under the > >>> ICANN Policies been managing the .KE namespace > including the > >>> 2nd level sub-domains such as xyz.CO.KE, > xyz.OR.KE, etc. > >>> From 2nd June 2009, KENIC must seek permission > from the > >>> Regulator to continue managing these > sub-domains. In an > >>> effort to comply with the law, the KENIC Board > requested the > >>> community to support a resolution that a new > legal entity > >>> (Special Purpose Vehicle, SPV) be created in > order to apply > >>> for the license from the Regulator as well as > compete with > >>> other potential entities that are set to fight > in that > >>> space. > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > The proposals opened up heated > discussions with some > >>> members wondering if KENIC was ceding its > hard-won rights > >>> & control over the .KE namespace to an > exclusive and > >>> single entity. The current governance > structure for KENIC > >>> provides for a Multistakeholder Partnership > over the whole > >>> .KE namespace and has the Govt, Academia, > Private > >>> Sector/Telcos and Civil Society Board > Representation that is > >>> wholly accountable to Internet Users during > Annual General > >>> Meetings. Effectively, the new law takes > part of this > >>> mandate and places it under one or two of > these Stakeholders > >>> that is the Regulator/Govt. > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > Members wondered about the criteria that > would be used > >>> by the Regulator to award the management > licenses to various > >>> competitors. Others wondered about the > potential conflict > >>> between the local legislation and the ICANN > policies given > >>> that KENIC has currently been operating under > ICANN policies > >>> but now has to take cognizance of the local > law. For > >>> example, if the Regulator granted a license to > someone else > >>> to manage the "co.ke" subdomain BUT > the local > >>> internet community for one reason or the other > instructed > >>> the KENIC Board NOT to accept and transfer the > delegation > >>> from KENIC how would that be resolved? And yet > other members > >>> wondered to what extend the proposed SPV would > cannibalize > >>> their existing markets and services. > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > It has taken five months of silence but > clearly, the > >>> Kenyan Internet community is just beginning to > understand > >>> and feel the heat of some sections in the ICT > law that had > >>> previously been hijacked and labeled > "Media law" > >>> at the expense of IT practitioners. It will > be interesting > >>> to see how this plays out before and after the > 2nd of June > >>> 2009 - the date when all subdomain managers > must be licensed > >>> by the Regulator. > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > walu > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > _______________________________________________ > >>> > ke-internetusers mailing list > >>> > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > >>> > > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > >>> > > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> kictanet mailing list > >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >> > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >> > >> This message was sent to: alice(a)apc.org > >> Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/alice%40apc.org > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> ke-internetusers mailing list > >> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > >> > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > >> > >

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LAPTOPS FOR SALE
by patrick njoroge 11 May '09

11 May '09

Have 3 laptops for sale HP nc 6000 40 GB 512 RAM DVD, Bluetooth, Wireless Connection Windows Xp IBM T22 20 GB 384 RAM DVD Wireless Connection Windows Xp Sony Vaio Notebook 9GB Hard disk External CD & Diskette Drive Windows Xp All ex UK Very Fair Prices and negotiable Patrick Njoroge 0724 72 74 82

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4A GE Blacktop
by David Kago 11 May '09

11 May '09

For the auto lovers, anyone know where I can get the above engine, in good condition?

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in need of a subaru forester
by michael wambua 11 May '09

11 May '09

hey guys anybody selling one or might you know anyone selling one? --

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..while was testing an Internet trustworthiness tool...
by Gakuru Alex 11 May '09

11 May '09

@Chris Kiagiri, Naongea ukweli mtupu... :-) Incidentally, "Sex-starved Kenyan sues over boycott" is 3rd top-most popular CCN story. I think its a pity that international media are ever so ready to sell or depict us as stupid, sex-loving, panga wielding barbarian ready to butcher one another anytime. They cetrainly do have ready information markets for that impression therefore expect this type of 'news' to continue... it's profits to them.. Sadly, Alex ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/5/9 Subject: [ke-internetusers] while was testing an Internet trustworthiness tool... To: ke-users <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> I was testing Web of Trust (WOT) Internet add-on tool that determines the safety of a website through user testimonials by the use of a meritocracy. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MyWOT> For research proof of concept purpose, I typed the word "sex" on Google then pressed search button .. What do you know???? ---- The result No. 1 result Mr. Google (international) returned was "News results for sex: Sex-starved Kenyan sues over boycott‎ - 3 hours ago NAIROBI, Kenya (CNN) -- A Kenyan man has sued activists who called on women to boycott sex to protest the growing divide in the nation's coalition..<http://news.google.co.ke/news?q=sex&hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=CXAFSvOoPIzEMb_6…> <http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/africa/05/09/kenya.sex.lawsuit/> --- This drew me to think deeply about Anne Njogu's words "I have not been served with the papers, but I was told they are coming and I am eagerly waiting," said Ann Njogu, executive, director of Centers for Rights Education and Awareness. "It will be interesting to see the face of a man who is not willing to abstain for the sake of his country." <http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/africa/05/09/kenya.sex.lawsuit/> ---- Item 12 and 13 are (highly ranked) "DAILY NATION - Prime Minister's wife Ida leads sex boycott 30 Apr 2009 ...Prime Minister Raila Odinga's wife, Ida, said she was at the forefront in leading women to heed a seven-day sex boycott. www.nation.co.ke/News/-/1056/592776/-/u65o9k/-/index.html - 33k - Cached - Similar pages - # DAILY NATION - Kenyan man could not take sex boycott lying down <http://www.nation.co.ke/News/-/1056/595404/-/u67oog/-/index.html>" ---- Any comments? _______________________________________________ ke-internetusers mailing list ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers

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Re: [Skunkworks] Safaricom Care Centre- what they are degenerating to
by ndungu stephen 11 May '09

11 May '09

Yes, someone from this forum has taken the initiative to follow up on the technical problem.... Thanks. The funny thing is - i called the safcom customer care from my zain line - its easier to get thru that way --- however, you have to pay. :-) w/r Stephen N.

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Kenyan Sites
by David Mugo 11 May '09

11 May '09

Hey guys, I think its about time the web industry in Kenya takes shape. We have no proper loyalty to our own, maybe because there is not that much the industry is offering but we are busy supporting international sites. How can we make Kenyans get into our sites and participate properly? I have a great Question and Answer website that I think people would use as a forum of assisting each other and sharing knowledge and experience. Check it out at http://qanda360.com Join and let me know whats your opinion of the site and suggest ways to reach more people. David. http://qanda360.com

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4A GE Blacktop
by David Kago 11 May '09

11 May '09

For the Auto lovers, anyone know where I can get the above engine, in good condition?

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Breaking News: Kenyan Internet Community comes face to face with new Legislation
by John Walubengo 10 May '09

10 May '09

Apologies for cross-posting: It took a KENIC (KEnya Network Information Center, www.kenic.or.ke) Annual General Meeting for the Kenyan Internet community to digest the implication of the a Kenyan ICT Legislation passed more than five months ago. The law which included sections that touched on the Media, IT, Telecommunication and Postal Services has faced stiff resistance from the Media fraternity while the Internet Community kept a low if not a dead profile. It was at the KENIC general meeting held today in Nairobi that the Internet Community grappled with the implication of the IT section on the operation of the .KE namespace. The law specifies that all second level .KE internet domain names must be licensed by the country's converged Regulator, Communication Commission of Kenya. The law requires that all Registries - those who manage the internet domains - must apply for a license by the 2nd of June 2009. KENIC, a public-private-partnership has under the ICANN Policies been managing the .KE namespace including the 2nd level sub-domains such as xyz.CO.KE, xyz.OR.KE, etc. From 2nd June 2009, KENIC must seek permission from the Regulator to continue managing these sub-domains. In an effort to comply with the law, the KENIC Board requested the community to support a resolution that a new legal entity (Special Purpose Vehicle, SPV) be created in order to apply for the license from the Regulator as well as compete with other potential entities that are set to fight in that space. The proposals opened up heated discussions with some members wondering if KENIC was ceding its hard-won rights & control over the .KE namespace to an exclusive and single entity. The current governance structure for KENIC provides for a Multistakeholder Partnership over the whole .KE namespace and has the Govt, Academia, Private Sector/Telcos and Civil Society Board Representation that is wholly accountable to Internet Users during Annual General Meetings. Effectively, the new law takes part of this mandate and places it under one or two of these Stakeholders that is the Regulator/Govt. Members wondered about the criteria that would be used by the Regulator to award the management licenses to various competitors. Others wondered about the potential conflict between the local legislation and the ICANN policies given that KENIC has currently been operating under ICANN policies but now has to take cognizance of the local law. For example, if the Regulator granted a license to someone else to manage the "co.ke" subdomain BUT the local internet community for one reason or the other instructed the KENIC Board NOT to accept and transfer the delegation from KENIC how would that be resolved? And yet other members wondered to what extend the proposed SPV would cannibalize their existing markets and services. It has taken five months of silence but clearly, the Kenyan Internet community is just beginning to understand and feel the heat of some sections in the ICT law that had previously been hijacked and labeled "Media law" at the expense of IT practitioners. It will be interesting to see how this plays out before and after the 2nd of June 2009 - the date when all subdomain managers must be licensed by the Regulator. walu

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Mechatronics/Mechanical internship
by henry kamabi 09 May '09

09 May '09

Hi people. I have been helping a friend get an attachment in the above field..i have tried my best but my success rate has so far been zero..reason,i don't know enough people who know people.. She is in JKUAT,taking Bsc.Mechatronic Engineering,now in her 4th year n requires that chance to proceed to her 5th year.. Am still holding on the fact that i know God who know people.. Now good people known by God,be blessed and help me out on this.. Your assistance will make a real Big difference. Best regards, henry kabogo +254721791608

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ISOC Kenya Chapter
by Phares Kariuki 09 May '09

09 May '09

Hi, Following a successful followup meeting on talking to government, it was suggested by Alex Gakuru that we should consider starting a Kenya Chapter of ISOC. Views on what Skunkworks members think of this initiative are welcomed. Thanks. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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The digital company 2013
by J. N. Kimani 09 May '09

09 May '09

How technology will empower the customer http://www.nokiaforbusiness.com/Page%20Content/Mobilize%20your%20business/K… -- J. N. Kimani

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Too much technology
by Nick Wambugu 09 May '09

09 May '09

*Too* *much Technology ? * And this is the best one ÍŠ

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Insta-connect's 1mb local link to all its clients.
by Martin Muraguri 09 May '09

09 May '09

A friend of mine tells me that Instaconnect has given all its clients a 1mbps speed on all local links. sites hosted locally open amazingly fast... This is a great start and the future of Internet connectivity in Kenya is definitely bright. Check-out these speed test results! (Attached)

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Re: [Skunkworks] [ke-internetusers] Breaking News: Kenyan Internet Community comes face to face with new Legislation
by John Walubengo 09 May '09

09 May '09

Alex - I am NOT against competition. It is good for the industry. The problem is how such competition is introduced. Yes, KENIC has had a monopoly over the .KE namespace, but at least it is(was?) a Multistakeholder Partnership in its legal formation. If this partnership was NOT exercised adequately for the benefit of the community it should be fixed rather than move the rights of the .KE namespace to with due respect -just one of the stakeholders (Govt/Regulator), however strong they are. The idea and law specifying that the regulator is ONLY going to regulate the 2nd level domain is to me mischievious /grey area and I shared the same feelings at the KENIC AGM. This is because the money/action/activities of ICT lie at the 2nd level! Claiming that the regulation is not touching the top level .KE but the lower level is similar to and I quote one of the members "telling a parent that you wont regulate him/her but his/her kids will be totally under 3rd party control". walu. --- On Fri, 5/8/09, Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: > From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [ke-internetusers] Breaking News: Kenyan Internet Community comes face to face with new Legislation > To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Cc: ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 10:55 PM > Walu, > > Thank you for the info although I find it bordering on > alarmist;) > > I deliberately boycotted today's Kenic AGM because, > among others, > kenic folks decided they will not post to this list minutes > of last > year's AGM resolutions, such as, constitutional change > made to allow > an a certain individual's term of office to be extended > beyond what > the constitution allowed. There are a couple of complaints > I > restrained myself from posting onlist. > > Background: > > During last year's AGM the said "Internet > Community" for the second > (or third?) year running repeatedly complained about > kenic's failure > to lower .ke domain prices as frustrating .ke domains > growth. > Registrars we later hurriedly called to a meeting at the > Grand Hotel > and we were asked to volunteer ourselves to a committee > that would > look into domain price issue. To the best of my knowledge > information > and belief no such meeting has ever been called, to-date. > > At today's 10,133 domain numbers statistics ( CO.KE 9, > 465 NE.KE 14, > OR.KE 654) > see:<http://www.kenic.or.ke/statistics.html> kenic > annual > domains selling income exceeds kenya shillings 20 million > every year - > while Internet consumers continue screaming "lower > domain prices!" to > seemingly deaf ears and half-hearted Kenyan domain space > (.ke) > administrator. > > They fail to see the bigger picture. By lowering domain > prices they > would have very many more being able to afford local > domain. > > Lets face it, shillings 20 million is not kidogo money > without > necessarily dwelling on the fact that many of their staff > are interns > ( Aren't permanent staff only 4?) I suppose Board > members do not draw > salaries? Again, really whom does the Kenic Board answer > to/ i.e.holds > them accountable? Only to themselves with ceremonial AGMs? > > The Law: > > Kenya Communications (Amendment) Act, 2008 states: > > Section 83F: Licence for country code top-level domain > > "The Commission [CCK] may, upon application in the > prescribed manner > and subject to such conditions as it may deem necessary, > grant > licences under this section authorizing a person to > administer a > sub-domain in the country top-level domain" > > What's wrong with CCK granting licenses to, for example > 3 or 4 (legal) > persons to compete in offering the best-priced domains to > Kenyans > consumers? > > Conclusion: > > Kenic attracted the competition which perhaps might have > been avoided > if they had listened to the "Internet Community" > cries over the year. > I note that you refer to kenic as "partnership." > Licence conditions > could include all others be representative partnerships and > PPP > 'problem' solved;) What I am trying to say is that > kenic should not > be viewed as the only PPP model possible.. ICANN does not > break > national laws and in any case, note how many registries > exist in the > US itself. Our market has matured and we need competition > in the > domain space area also, Yes/No? > > My take is kenic's honeymoon ended when the law opened > domain pricing > competition space that should lower prices- good for > consumers but bad > for old kenic 'monopoly era' ;) > > In other words, we do not have a crisis so let us not make > one up. > > Regards, > > Alex > --- > References > 1. Boosting numbers in .ke domain names > <http://www.bdafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9451&Item…> > > 2. Kenyans to enjoy reduced charges for acquiring Internet > domains > <http://www.bdafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8270&Item…> > > On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 5:12 PM, John Walubengo > <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > > > Apologies for cross-posting: > > > > It took a KENIC (KEnya Network Information Center, > www.kenic.or.ke) Annual General Meeting for the Kenyan > Internet community to digest the implication of the a Kenyan > ICT Legislation passed more than five months ago. The law > which included sections that touched on the Media, IT, > Telecommunication and Postal Services has faced stiff > resistance from the Media fraternity while the Internet > Community kept a low if not a dead profile. > > > > > > > > It was at the KENIC general meeting held today in > Nairobi that the Internet Community grappled with the > implication of the IT section on the operation of the .KE > namespace. The law specifies that all second level .KE > internet domain names must be licensed by the country's > converged Regulator, Communication Commission of Kenya. > The law requires that all Registries - those who manage > the internet domains - must apply for a license by the 2nd > of June 2009. > > > > > > > > KENIC, a public-private-partnership has under the > ICANN Policies been managing the .KE namespace including the > 2nd level sub-domains such as xyz.CO.KE, xyz.OR.KE, etc. > From 2nd June 2009, KENIC must seek permission from the > Regulator to continue managing these sub-domains. In an > effort to comply with the law, the KENIC Board requested the > community to support a resolution that a new legal entity > (Special Purpose Vehicle, SPV) be created in order to apply > for the license from the Regulator as well as compete with > other potential entities that are set to fight in that > space. > > > > > > > > The proposals opened up heated discussions with some > members wondering if KENIC was ceding its hard-won rights > & control over the .KE namespace to an exclusive and > single entity. The current governance structure for KENIC > provides for a Multistakeholder Partnership over the whole > .KE namespace and has the Govt, Academia, Private > Sector/Telcos and Civil Society Board Representation that is > wholly accountable to Internet Users during Annual General > Meetings. Effectively, the new law takes part of this > mandate and places it under one or two of these Stakeholders > that is the Regulator/Govt. > > > > > > > > Members wondered about the criteria that would be used > by the Regulator to award the management licenses to various > competitors. Others wondered about the potential conflict > between the local legislation and the ICANN policies given > that KENIC has currently been operating under ICANN policies > but now has to take cognizance of the local law. For > example, if the Regulator granted a license to someone else > to manage the "co.ke" subdomain BUT the local > internet community for one reason or the other instructed > the KENIC Board NOT to accept and transfer the delegation > from KENIC how would that be resolved? And yet other members > wondered to what extend the proposed SPV would cannibalize > their existing markets and services. > > > > > > > > It has taken five months of silence but clearly, the > Kenyan Internet community is just beginning to understand > and feel the heat of some sections in the ICT law that had > previously been hijacked and labeled "Media law" > at the expense of IT practitioners. It will be interesting > to see how this plays out before and after the 2nd of June > 2009 - the date when all subdomain managers must be licensed > by the Regulator. > > > > > > > > walu > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > ke-internetusers mailing list > > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > >

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Government E-Blunder
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 08 May '09

08 May '09

Seriously am not Witch-hunting .... http://elimu.education.go.ke/ on the top page " <%@LANGUAGE="VBSCRIPT" CODEPAGE="1252"%> <% Dim mString mString = Session("Found") if len(mString)=0 then mString="Type the Name of Officer or Room Number and Click Search" end if %> " <%=mString%> Courtesy of *ICT Unit, Ministry of Education* -- [Asentric Consulting Ltd] If a man has in himself the soul of a slave will he not become one no matter what his birth .... -Richest Man in Babylon

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Printer Toners
by James Kagwe 08 May '09

08 May '09

Morning, I'm concerned at the increase of counterfeit and refilled toners in the market which are barely delivering as they should in terms of quality and quantity. Would just want to provoke our thoughts on how we can join hands to reduce if not to eliminate them in the market because at the end of the day they affect us either directly or indirectly. I know that these refills form part of our brother and sisters livelihood but have a feeling that the issue is running out of hand. Best Regards, James Kagwe If you judge people, you have no time to love them ********************************************************************* Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis Bishops Garden Towers Bishops Road P.O. Box 56445 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254) 20 2719933, 2719934, 2714714, 2714715 Fax: (254) 20 2719951 Confidentiality Warning ======================= The contents of this e-mail and any accompanying documentation are confidential and any use thereof, in what ever form, by anyone other than the addressee is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify admin(a)kippra.or.ke and delete it immediately from your system. Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis accepts no responsibility for losses or damage as a result of any viruses and it is your responsibility to check attachments (if any) for viruses.

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Laptop screen loose
by Alex Wanjohi 08 May '09

08 May '09

Good people, I have this Dell laptop that is 1 year old.. however its screen is so loose, moves freely for like 30 degrees.. pretty embarassing when doing a presentation.. Now, is there a way i can fix it? has anyone successfully been able to do this? I have a friend of mine who tried to rectify his but ended up with a more loose result. Kindly help, anyone. regards - Alex

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Re: [Skunkworks] For Sale / Exchange
by Ashok Hariharan 08 May '09

08 May '09

I have the following for sale or exchange : -- Nikon 70-300mm AF-G Zoom lens (compatible with nikon d50 / d70 / d80 / d90 DLSRs ). I am willing to consider a exchange for a film camera (any brand). Cash buyers may contact me for a ksh. price. I also have the following for sale : -- 1GB (512mb X 2) DDR2 original Apple MacBook memory modules (compatible with Black/White macbooks). - KSH 5,000 thanks Ashok

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Gaming in Kenya
by Nish 08 May '09

08 May '09

Hi, Looking into holding a gaming focus group. Any gaming enthusiasts [ gamers and/or game programmers ] interested in participating please contact me off list. Now, Do you guys think we can confidently say we have a gaming community in Kenya? If so, How would this community be described/defined? Who constitute the community(ies)? Regards

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HP laptop DV600 price ..
by ibtisam jamal 08 May '09

08 May '09

Hi guys, Would anyone be knowing the price of HP DV600 laptop ?? regards,

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FOR SALE : iBURST Modem + DLink Di524 WiFi Router
by Ashok Hariharan 08 May '09

08 May '09

The above two work in tandem - and are on sale for ksh. 3000 If interested email me offline, regds Ashok

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Re: [Skunkworks] what is error -3002
by joan waweru 08 May '09

08 May '09

I was using yast in suse 11.1 to resize home partion

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Sensorship 8~(
by wesley kiriinya 08 May '09

08 May '09

Was listening to BBC and there was something about the events of Tioman (I'm not sure about the spelling) Square in China. I've heard about that event for a long time. I believe China sensors that website from it's citizens. So I tried to google and nothing related to the event came up. I could have mis-spelled Tioman so I was hopping for suggestions for the true spelling. Could this also be censored in Kenya? If someone has a link to something that points to the Tioman events then send me the link. I'm curious about the event. 8~)

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IRC Bots Viruses
by saich 08 May '09

08 May '09

The Internet Relay Chat Bots Virus are now termed as the most dangerous(one dude was recently charged in the US for malicious damage to property had managed to infect over 20,000 computers with his version of the virus and all of them were like robots waiting for his command to attack).....does any of you skunkers out there know how to make one......

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.co.ke sites
by Mbugua Njihia 08 May '09

08 May '09

I am having trouble accessing this. Now that guys are at the KenNIC thingy at Panafric, does that explain why .co.ke domains are not resolving? Regards, Mbugua Njihia CEO - Symbiotic Media Consortium Company blog - <http://blog.symbiotic.co.ke/blog/> blog.symbiotic.co.ke/blog/ Website - <http://www.symbiotic.co.ke/> http://www.symbiotic.co.ke Connect on Linked In: <http://www.linkedin.com/in/creativemind> http://www.linkedin.com/in/creativemind http://younoodle.com/people/mbugua_njihia <http://www.sembuse.com> www.sembuse.com - Giving you the freedom to text

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IBM service care
by Jose Ngunjiri 08 May '09

08 May '09

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e-Government Website - New Face
by Lily Karanja 08 May '09

08 May '09

Dear Techies: www.e-government.go.ke is opening a new page......a much better page! Not bad at all......huh! As compared to the one before,ofcourse. Government websites should invest in content, beneficial and relevant content for all. There's a long journey ahead for Government Websites, I hope the people concerned are focusing on these important issues to keep on track and make the needed progress. Lil

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increased spam levels
by Evans Ikua 08 May '09

08 May '09

Hi all, One of my mail accounts that I normally use on webmail (Horde) has shown a marked increase in spam levels in the past week, about 300 messages daily on virility and viagra. I wonder if anyone else has experienced this. I wonder if these guys have just discovered my age, or they never heard about the sex boycot...

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Wanted: Future trainers on "Free & Open Source Business Models for Africa"
by Josiah Mugambi 08 May '09

08 May '09

Hi, I had an opportunity to chat with these people (thanks Alex Gakuru). Those of you involved in FOSS based business, training or are considering it, would want to be involved in this. Apologies for anyone who has already received this. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Hagemann, Petra <petra.hagemann(a)inwent.org> Date: Thu, May 7, 2009 at 4:33 PM Subject: WG: Wanted: Future trainers on "Free & Open Source Business Models for Africa" To: "jmugambi(a)gmail.com" <jmugambi(a)gmail.com> Wanted: Future trainers on "Free & Open Source Business Models for Africa" in East and Southern Africa! Application Deadline is May 30, 2009. Are you interested in building a successful business in Free/Open Source Software (FOSS), and in helping others to do the same? Do you have a solid background in business and FOSS? Do you have experience in training others, and/or are you part of a training institution? Then respond by MAY 30 to become part of an exciting training programme on building businesses with Free/Open Source Software. The call for participants in the Training of Trainers is now open at http://ict-innovation.fossfa.net/call. The ict@innovation programme, a partnership between FOSSFA and InWEnt, is looking for African experts and institutions wanting to become qualified trainers on the subject of building businesses with FOSS. Trainers have the opportunity of incorporating FOSS business training into their institution's curriculum and/or developing FOSS business training as a new revenue stream. You have the opportunity to: - thoroughly deepen your knowledge about doing business with FOSS - become a trainer on the subject of building businesses with FOSS - establish FOSS business training as a revenue stream, and incorporate FOSS business training into your institution's curriculum - become part of an exciting community of African FOSS experts and businesspeople InWent in collaboration with FOSSFA is organizing four Trainings of Trainers (ToT) in four different Eastern and Southern Africa countries. Held between July and October 2009, each of these trainings will consist of a presential full-time phase of two weeks, and be accompanied by 4-6 weeks of part-time online training. These trainings are offered at no cost beyond a minimal registration fee. Applicants will usually have to bear their own travel costs. Board and accommodation will be paid for by InWEnt. The full text of the Call for Participants, including instructions on how to apply, can be found below, or online at http://ict-innovation.fossfa.net/call. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The ict@innovation program invites applications to participate in a Training of Trainers on "African FOSS Business Models". These trainings are designed to enable interested persons, institutions and businesses to act as trainers on the subject of building a business with Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). Participants will receive intensive training on FOSS business models in Africa; learn how ICT enterprises can use FOSS as a business; obtain necessary business skills to establish and operate a FOSS Business in Africa; and acquire knowledge and skills to adopt FOSS training as a business. The main goal of the Training of Trainers is to share skills and qualifications to equip African ICT companies with the knowledge needed to successfully integrate Free and Open Source Software into their business. Background - call for participation in ict@innovation's advanced training programme The ict@innovation [http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net] program aims at building capacities for African small and medium ICT enterprises to build a business with Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). The project encourages the growth of African ICT industries, particularly in Southern and East Africa, through three main action lines: spreading FOSS business models for enterprises in Africa, fostering FOSS certification and supporting innovative local FOSS applications for social and economic development. ict@innovation is a partnership between Free Software and Open Source Foundation for Africa (FOSSFA) [http://www.fossfa.net] and InWEnt - Capacity Building International (Germany) [http://www.inwent.org/index.php.en] Trainings are organised and carried out for the programme by UNU-MERIT [http://www.merit.unu.edu] and AITI-KACE [ http://www.aiti-kace.com.gh] Participants in the trainings will be expected to make trainings on FOSS business a part of their regular business and/or teaching activities. Successful applicants will convincingly demonstrate how they plan to carry out at least two trainings on the subject in their own country during 2010, and make FOSS business training a permanent part of their business and/or teaching activities in the future. Topics covered in the Training of Trainers The training programme will primarily cover the following topics : * Module 1: Introduction to Emerging FLOSS Business Models * Module 2: African Business Models:Case Studies * Module 3: Communicating FLOSS * Module 4: FLOSS Specific Business Knowledge and Skills * Module 5: Introduction to General Business Skills * Module 6: FLOSS Training For more information on content of the training materials visit http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/call/topics. Dates and Locations for Training of Trainers (ToT): 1st regional ToT: July 13-24, 2009 South Africa For participants from: Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, Namibia 2nd regional ToT: Aug 31-Sept 11, 2009 Uganda For participants from: Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda 3rd regional ToT: Sept. 14-25, 2009 Tanzania For participants from: Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda 4th regional ToT: Oct. 19-30, 2009 Mozambique For participants from: Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, Namibia Each of these trainings will consist of a full-time phase of attendance of two weeks, and be accompanied by 4-6 weeks of part-time online training. The language of instruction will be English. For updates on dates and locations, visit http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net. Profile of Participants/Participating Institutions All participants and participating institutions must have a permanent residence in one of the listed countries and must be sufficiently proficient in English. Successful applicants will have the following background: * ICT trainer or professional with an training institution (public or private) * ICT/ business lecturer at a higher education institution * At least two years of experience in professional Business development * A lead person in focus group(s) targeting ICT companies / ICT professionals * Suitably qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. In particular, we encourage applications by candidates who are associated with organisations such as: * ICT training institution with IT/business programmes (public or private) * University/ higher Education Institution with IT/business programmes * FOSS association or group / ICT and business association * ICT SMEs with significant potential to further disseminate the knowledge provided in the trainings on a sustainable basis. Responsibilities of Participants and Participating Institutions * organise at least two FOSS business trainings of their own in their country during 2010 * Integrate the course "African FOSS Business Models" into their training portfolio or curriculum * Assist in the localization/enhancement of training materials, by updating those materials and adapting them to specific local conditions and requirements * Contribute to the training costs by a fee of US$ 50.00 and cover their own travelling expenses. Travel grants may be available to successful applicants on request and sufficient justification. ict@innovation will cover the following costs: Board, lodging for non-local residents, training course, online infrastructure. No daily allowance will be paid. Application procedure: (Deadline: May 30, 2009) * Option1: Apply by filling in an online application form below -Individuals: http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/call/individuals -Institutions: http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/call/institutions * Option 2: Apply by email to call2participate(a)it-inwent.org - Download the application from http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/call, and mail it to the e-mail address above. Or use forms attached. * Option 3: Submit the application by fax to +27(0)86 624 9181 - Download the application form http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/call, or use attached form, fill it in, and fax it to the number above. Background of ict@innovation - Creating Business and Learning Opportunities with Free and Open Source Software in Africa The programme focuses on Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) as a key technology to drive innovation, add local value and create sustainable and affordable ICT-solutions. ict@innovation aims to enhance regional networking and to strengthen consulting capacities of regional and national ICT associations and training institutions as well as of other change agents. Funding partners are the German Ministry Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA). More information at http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net and in the programme brochure at http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/files/ict@innovation_brochure.pdf Join ict@innovation and become a community member! We would like to ask you to become a member of the ict@innovation community by registering on the ict@innovation website and creating a profile, indicating your interests and skills in FOSS. This will enable you to contribute to the Website Fora and Wikis, to join in a knowledge exchange with other persons interested in FOSS and/or involved in the ict@innovation programme. Please register here: www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/user/register ------------ Sent on behalf of the management team of ict@innovation, George Nyambuya (ict@innovation/FOSSFA/InWEnt) and Petra Hagemann (InWEnt) - For all inquires and answers to this mail, please use the following address: call2participate(a)it-inwent.org - Please feel free to further distribute this information to persons/institutions which might be interested in the call. - In case you have received this information through different channels: sorry for crossposting -- Josiah Mugambi +254 738 504418 http://blog.josiahmugambi.com SK Classifeds... Visit stockskenya.co.ke for more info.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Safaricom Care Centre- what they are degenerating to
by john kihahu 08 May '09

08 May '09

Thank you for calling Safaricom customer care center. We know you have been trying to get through since last week but dont worry, at least you got through today. We also hope your phone has enough charge since this will take longer than most calls. For Kiswahili, Press 1, for English press 2. For any other language, you can get a translator. If you want to flirt with our customer care personell ... some advice ...., they dont look as good as they sound. If you think we overcharged you one the your last call, goodbye. If your scratch card number did not top up, bring us the card, the receipt, a copy of your national ID, your PIN number; and a copy of the ID of the person who sold it to you. We will give you a refund immediately if not sooner. If you were sent MPesa which you dint receive, write an essay of not less than 5000 words explaining how that is our problem. All offensive four letter words are not allowed. If your phone is having a problem, just hang up. If it went through our customer care line, it has no problem. Furthermore, we do not manufacture any phones. Even the one written safaricom is not a phone. Its just a handset! If you want to yell at us about our lousy customer service, you have to shout a little louder. They cant hear u in Cairo yet. If you feeling pissed at the length of this call, press the red button on your keypad. That does the trick. If you are Kalembe Ndile, the number for the ECK chairman is available in your local directory. If your handset is experiencing network problems, VUKA! See if we care! Or buy an external antennae. If you are Lucy, hang onto the line. A customer service representative called Wambui will attend to you shortly. If you are a Zain, Yu or Orange employee, we are not hiring at The moment so butt off. If you are Raila or Kibaki, for the umpteenth time, GO BACK TO YOUR JOB! KENYAN ARE DYING OF HUNGER! If you want to talk to Michael Joseph, you'll have to wait outside. Thank you! * * --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ -- If you notice this notice you will notice that this notice is not worth noticing

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Suspected Cornficker Worm Variant Alert
by Dennis Kioko 07 May '09

07 May '09

Been a Windows Xp user and a part time consultant often working on repairs of mostly Windows Xp machines, I have spotted that most of them are infected by malware that manifests itself as a hidden Autorun.inf Folder (not file). Attempts to delete the above folder using standard and more than standard means in windows and linux environment. On closer look, you will realize that the Autorun.inf folder contains 2 nested folders. zhengbo. (no extension ) Folder and zzzzzzz.zzz which are also undeleteable. After preliminary research on the net, I found that the above are attributed to a far east (possibly chinese) variant of the famous and notorious Cornficker (Downadup) Worm. It spreads via USB drives. the level of infection is moderate to high in the country. Removal tool available from Symantec.com . -- Bored? Stop been Bored. why are u still Bored? visit my blog http://gramware.blogspot.com Get your free issue of tekniaonline, a Kenyan ICT magazine at http://tekniaonline.blogspot.com

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Project Director, Nairobi, Kenya
by Moses Kemibaro 07 May '09

07 May '09

A friend forwarded me the following position for Nairobi. Kindly send resumes to the email address at the bottom. --- POSITION: Project Director, Nairobi, Kenya REPORTS TO: Senior HMIS Manager, DC PROJECT SUMMARY: PEPFAR has called for immediate, comprehensive and evidence based action to turn the tide of global HIV/AIDS. One specific goal is to strengthen and expand Strategic Information (SI) activities through: The development, implementation and support for innovative HMIS and public health informatics systems for better information flow from health facilities to the national level. Collaboration with the Ministries of Health, CDC and other partners to develop a national HMIS strategy that enable integration of health related systems in the lab, pharmacy and clinics. Capacity building for Government of Kenya GOK/MOH and other local institutions on the three key components of SI, namely Disease Surveillance, M&E and Informatics/HMIS. Futures Group has developed several HMIS applications to support collection and tracking data across our various local partners. These databases support the President’s Emergency Plan indicators, National Ministry of Health (NMOH) indicators, and specific Program and Clinical indicators. These databases directly support AIDSRelief field officers and are essential to provide high quality care and treatment regimens, ensure drug durability, track progress, and provide accurate reporting to both the NMOH and US Government POSITION SUMMARY: This position is a blend of business analysis and programming activities and responsibilities. The Project director will be responsible for a team that has the following objectives: Support the development of a draft five-year national HMIS strategy with the leadership of Ministry of Health and GOK to include a plan for enabling integration of health related information systems. establishing a framework for the integration of key national electronic sub-systems which include a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Pharmacy systems Demonstration of interoperability between three subsystems in at least one geographical location (district or province), based on sound messaging standards and publish a data dictionary that will also allow various EMRs to exchange information Assist NASCOP and the Division of HMIS to develop and implement an HMIS/Informatics strategy giving major consideration to innovative technologies such as hand-held devices, GIS, the Internet, GSM/CDMA networks, biometric devices, to improve data capture and management. Data storage, security and privacy as well as access policies should be among the key areas. This will require an evaluation of existing systems and prioritization of implementation. The project director will interact with a wide array of stakeholders at the national and local levels to support collecting of requirements. He/she will be required to work closely with the development team to develop and maintain the Data warehouse around these requirements. As new requirements are requested, the candidate will work with subject matter experts and write the business specifications. The candidate will work closely with the field team to make sure that business specifications are being implemented as per the specifications. It is anticipated for the programmer/BA to be involved in train-the- trainer (ToT) activities; providing training support via web, online and virtual teleconference calls. Responsibilities include participating in weekly teleconference calls and emails; maintaining issue tracking of bugs; fixed and closed out; applying updated business rules; validation rules; reporting status and progress of continued developments; enhancement or modifications. It is expected for the project director to document software code and resolve software issues associated with installation and operation of the application as it expands to meet requirements of other countries. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in one or more IT domain(s) with demonstrated programming skills and software development process Extensive use of requirements gathering techniques such as interviews, creating storyboards, flow diagrams, and documentation Programming skills, knowledge of software project management principles, understanding business rules and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Programming background with solid software development, database design and implementation experience; strong computer programming skills. Experience in maintaining MsAccess and SQL databases; understanding other programmers coding structures Experience developing web or internet applications Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or equivalent 2-4 years minimum working experience in a development environment Project management skills ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Has extensive experience in developing and managing informatics solutions (in the health sector) including experience in web and database technologies e.g. aspx and sql server respectively Has experience in managing grants (with USG) and can work in a multi- sectoral environment Has experience in monitoring technical innovative solutions following the USG ADS548R guidelines in Africa Has proven experience in leadership of informatics solutions and grants management especially in Africa Responsible for managing staff and deliverables for all TOs and coordinating with the Project Officer Reviewing current HMIS operations in Kenya and analyzing Kenya HMIS needs in measurable deliverables With the technical monitor and the contracts department of Futures group, the project director will coordinate outsourcing/subcontracting specialized functions relating to the project and managing small grants awarded herein Coordinate phased piloting of the HMIS system in select provinces before full roll-out In implementation, the project manager will ensure project deliverables are delivered within scope, quality, cost (budget) and time constraints and project is within corporate and regulatory limits Coordinate communications/linkages internal and external to the project including with CDC, MOH, NACC and NASCOP and other relevant parties Responsible for supporting HMIS Strategy. Monitoring and controlling all project activities including measuring the current project activities, monitoring the project variables including cost and effort against the project plan and performance baseline and identifying corrective actions to circumvent issues and risks Financial analysis of the costs and budgets including outsourced services on a regular basis to be shared with Futures administration* Ensuring constant support of end users, correction of errors and in- time updates of the HMIS solutions based on both need and schedule Coordinate closing efforts ensuring sustainability and proper handing over to local partner (CHAK) on project completion SKILLS Project Management Visual Studio, Microsoft .NET, MsAccess, SQL, SQL Server, MySQL Creating, analyzing backend database structures and tables in Access or SQL Generating MsAccess and SQL queries for reporting; The ability to work well as part of multi-disciplinary team; skilled in trouble shooting and problem solving Verbal and writing skills are required to produce user manuals, training materials, programming specifications, email correspondence and documentation related to programming; training experience preferred International experience (Africa) preferred and commitment to work in a team environment required Excellent communication skills ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Equipment to be used: General office equipment: Computers Physical demands: N/A International travel – up to 30% SEND RESUME TO: IWanyeki(a)futuresgroup.com

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Re: [Skunkworks] Skunkworks University?
by fyodor 07 May '09

07 May '09

Hmmmmm....lovely idea however i can only imagine a strike of the said University... DDoS, Defacement, Route-poisoning....CAT 5e cables,.FreeBSD CD's and Suse DVD's strewn across the roads to block traffic....RJ-45's pullmeted at GSU guards.... ..Jesus Wept. :( -tyrus _IEEE Member -- Click to learn about options trading and get the latest information. http://tagline.hushmail.com/fc/BLSrjkqecvhARlbiJaPHwu65kES37XauJ4l6RE94nV7a…

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Google.co.ke
by Mbugua Njihia 07 May '09

07 May '09

This morning going to google.co.ke I kept being redirected to other sites! Other goggle properties open fine. Anyone else with a similar experience?

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Of websites - between govt and private sector
by Lmwangi 07 May '09

07 May '09

Hi all, Just came across this.. It's a pretty good homegrown solution to the car buying problem. http://www.dealer.co.ke/ I wish our GOK websites were half as functional. W/out the ever present waving flag and the unmissable marquee

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...Monday humour
by Steve Muchai 07 May '09

07 May '09

Just got this of the NANOG list, couldn't resist the temptation to share.... /dev/earth is 98% full. Please delete anybody you can. -- "A democracy is a sheep and two wolves deciding on what to have for lunch. Freedom is a well armed sheep contesting the results of the decision." - Stolen from someone else's sig. BR, S

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Google Data Floating Center
by ndungu stephen 07 May '09

07 May '09

Are they serious ? http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=17266&tag=nl.e539 I dont know whether its genius or plain silly - I cant tell,,, but what about the shores of kenya-somali ? =========== w/r Snn

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nice video
by Mworia Wilfred Mutua 07 May '09

07 May '09

http://video.linuxfoundation.org/video/1384 more vids from Collaboration Summit 2009 http://video.linuxfoundation.org/tags/collaboration-summit-2009

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Re: [Skunkworks] e-Government website(s)
by Lily Karanja 07 May '09

07 May '09

WooH...! Damn! Techies, I really like the way we point out the faults too! I agree, we are good at this!!! I also agree with Jack ICTB and e-Gov et al have some very brilliant initiatives going and am sure we'll see ICT in Government making some good changes and contributing to reforms. It'd be nice if there is a way we can join in and make it real for e-Government initiatives. Certainly,I agree with Kiti Chigiri that e-Goverment websites and other web applications need to develop or adopt a strong & standardized code-base / framework that will provide options for say, single-sign on or content syndication, on all e-Gov initiatives. A governance framework of some sorts. This would lighten-up e-Gov so much! Ooh.....and I second or third the motion to register Skunkworks KE as a business entity! Lil --- On Wed, 5/6/09, skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: From: skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Skunkworks Digest, Vol 2, Issue 36 To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 9:49 PM Send Skunkworks mailing list submissions to skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke You can reach the person managing the list at skunkworks-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Skunkworks digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: e-Government Website - New Face (Solomon Mburu) 2. (E-Gov) The Internet Revolution is less than 15 per cent complete (Gakuru Alex) 3. A LOT OF SSHD BRUTEFORCING FROM ZAIN AND SAFARICOM IP (chuks Jonia) 4. Re: A LOT OF SSHD BRUTEFORCING FROM ZAIN AND SAFARICOM IP (John Macharia) 5. Re: A LOT OF SSHD BRUTEFORCING FROM ZAIN AND SAFARICOM IP (chuks Jonia) 6. Re: A LOT OF SSHD BRUTEFORCING FROM ZAIN AND SAFARICOM IP (Steve Muchai) 7. Re: A LOT OF SSHD BRUTEFORCING FROM ZAIN AND SAFARICOM IP (chuks Jonia) 8. Google.co.ke (Mbugua Njihia) 9. Re: HP laptop DV600 price .. (Alvin Jason Ochieng) 10. Re: e-Government Website - New Face (ngare jq) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 14:09:18 -0300 From: Solomon Mburu <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] e-Government Website - New Face Message-ID: <98099ee50905061009s9aca4d4q7af0710de6a3576e(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Most of the govt websites are done by kenyaweb.com, who seem to have a preference over JOOMLA. The govt's ICT guys should not be blamed if the ISP is the problem. On restering skunkworks as a business unit, a plan should already be in place... like yersterday morning! On 06/05/2009, Peter Karunyu <pkarunyu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I move a motion to register Skunkworks KE as a business entity! > > On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 6:11 PM, Paul Mathu <mails.mathu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> The loopholes in all these display alot of laxity in implementing industry >> standards in these projects. I like the way we point out the faults, damn >> ain't we good at this!!! >> This brings me to thinking, suppose we had a clearly cut out outfit, not a >> group of techies virtually existing in a mail list but a legal body >> reconised by law. We would be in a better position to put the people >> involved on a spotlight and also the govt on different ICT policy. >> No matter how long we will want to brush this under the carpet, it will >> always show up, and i will quote another member on the list who said, even >> if we won't do this, some techie will do it, they might not be the best to >> do it, but they will. >> So isn't time we quit loads of talk and wishful thinking and get down to >> some action!!! >> MHO >> >> -- >> Regards >> >> Mathu >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> Other lists >> ------------- >> Skunkworks announce: >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >> Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >> kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >> >> > -- Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all the same way to the side of a hill! ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 22:18:53 +0300 From: Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: [Skunkworks] (E-Gov) The Internet Revolution is less than 15 per cent complete Message-ID: <1981f3fd0905061218pb92076dh3821d900903b441c(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 /FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, May 5, 2009 at 10:31 PM Subject: [ke-internetusers] The Internet Revolution is less than 15 per cent complete To: ke-users <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> A great presentation by Michael R. Nelson, Professor, Georgetown University.. Amazing Slide no 36 Steps in "The Government Innovation Journey" (from Todd Ramsey, IBM, 2007) Online Government -> Interactive Government -> Integrated Government -> Extended Government -> Collaborative Government Slide 37 SO WHAT?S GOVERNMENT?S ?ROLE? 1. Early adopter of new technologies (such as Virtual Worlds, Grid) 2. Promote competition and investment in telecom infrastructure 3. Enable new access technologies (e.g. WiMax) 4. Education and training 5. Foster open standards and open source software 6. Help create a foundation for a secure Internet 7. ?Future proof? your policies <http://www.foreseeresults.com/_downloads/presentations/DC08_TheCloud_Nelson…> _______________________________________________ ke-internetusers mailing list ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 23:13:08 +0300 From: chuks Jonia <chuksjonia(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: [Skunkworks] A LOT OF SSHD BRUTEFORCING FROM ZAIN AND SAFARICOM IP Message-ID: <ef0cde3a0905061313k637d3a9eg743f3b5bfed576c8(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 If havent checked your logs, please do. Alot of guys are bruteforcing using dongles and gaining access to systems. Check http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/security/2009-May/000104.html ../Chuks -- -- Gichuki John Ndirangu, C.E.H , C.P.T.P, O.S.C.P I.T Security Analyst and Penetration Tester infosigmer(a)inbox.com {FORUM}http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/security/ http://nspkenya.blogspot.com/ http://chuksjonia.blogspot.com/ http://www.kamongo.co.ke/ ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 23:26:02 +0300 From: John Macharia <kihahu(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] A LOT OF SSHD BRUTEFORCING FROM ZAIN AND SAFARICOM IP Message-ID: <2a9d3f150905061326jfba0110k3ef11a3c5d089aca(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Its from safcom!! On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 23:13, chuks Jonia <chuksjonia(a)gmail.com> wrote: > If havent checked your logs, please do. Alot of guys are bruteforcing > using dongles and gaining access to systems. Check > http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/security/2009-May/000104.html > > ./Chuks > > -- > -- > Gichuki John Ndirangu, C.E.H , C.P.T.P, O.S.C.P > I.T Security Analyst and Penetration Tester > infosigmer(a)inbox.com > > {FORUM}http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/security/ > http://nspkenya.blogspot.com/ > http://chuksjonia.blogspot.com/ > http://www.kamongo.co.ke/ > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > Other lists > ------------- > Skunkworks announce: > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >

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A LOT OF SSHD BRUTEFORCING FROM ZAIN AND SAFARICOM IP
by chuks Jonia 07 May '09

07 May '09

If havent checked your logs, please do. Alot of guys are bruteforcing using dongles and gaining access to systems. Check http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/security/2009-May/000104.html ./Chuks -- -- Gichuki John Ndirangu, C.E.H , C.P.T.P, O.S.C.P I.T Security Analyst and Penetration Tester infosigmer(a)inbox.com {FORUM}http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/security/ http://nspkenya.blogspot.com/ http://chuksjonia.blogspot.com/ http://www.kamongo.co.ke/

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(E-Gov) The Internet Revolution is less than 15 per cent complete
by Gakuru Alex 06 May '09

06 May '09

/FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, May 5, 2009 at 10:31 PM Subject: [ke-internetusers] The Internet Revolution is less than 15 per cent complete To: ke-users <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> A great presentation by Michael R. Nelson, Professor, Georgetown University. Amazing Slide no 36 Steps in "The Government Innovation Journey" (from Todd Ramsey, IBM, 2007) Online Government -> Interactive Government -> Integrated Government -> Extended Government -> Collaborative Government Slide 37 SO WHAT’S GOVERNMENT’S ROLE? 1. Early adopter of new technologies (such as Virtual Worlds, Grid) 2. Promote competition and investment in telecom infrastructure 3. Enable new access technologies (e.g. WiMax) 4. Education and training 5. Foster open standards and open source software 6. Help create a foundation for a secure Internet 7. “Future proof” your policies <http://www.foreseeresults.com/_downloads/presentations/DC08_TheCloud_Nelson…> _______________________________________________ ke-internetusers mailing list ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers

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Government using Windows Webservers!!!
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 06 May '09

06 May '09

OMG !!!! goto http://www.identity.go.ke/search.php to search for and an ID number and check what shows up at the bottom of the query screen. Here's a sneak preview ------------------------------ Please make sure the number of you entered is correct *Warning*: ocilogon() [function.ocilogon<http://www.identity.go.ke/function.ocilogon>]: OCISessionBegin: ORA-24327: need explicit attach before authenticating a user in *C:\WWW\identity\search.php* on line *148* array(4) { ["code"]=> int(24327) ["message"]=> string(61) "ORA-24327: need explicit attach before authenticating a user " ["offset"]=> int(0) ["sqltext"]=> string(0) "" } Unable to connect: Yawa Tho who's advising them Kiania D -- [Asentric Consulting Ltd] If a man has in himself the soul of a slave will he not become one no matter what his birth .... -Richest Man in Babylon

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National Program On Technology Enhanced Learning
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 06 May '09

06 May '09

The Indian Government has a program called National Program On Technology Enhanced Learning, it's very useful and would recommend it to any one without time for classroom-based learning. http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/index.php or http://www.youtube.com/iit Enjoy! Kiania D -- [Asentric Consulting Ltd] If a man has in himself the soul of a slave will he not become one no matter what his birth .... -Richest Man in Babylon

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Dell 1800 Install Drivers?
by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad 06 May '09

06 May '09

Skunks, I'm trying to install Windows XP (or Windows Server 2003 if possible) on a Dell Poweredge 1800 server. However, the install fails at the point of RAID install. The only solution seems to be the Dell Setup CD (a massive 680MB download), and I'm not sure that is what is needed. What drivers and/or solutions have any of you used successfully?? Thanks! M.A | dont be evil. i hate competition | ---------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: By sending an email to ANY of MY addresses you are agreeing that: 1. I am by definition, "the intended recipient" 2. All information in the email is mine to do with as I see fit and make such financial profit, political mileage, or good joke as it lends itself to. 3. I may take the contents as representing the views of YOUR company. 4. This overrides any disclaimer or statement of confidentiality that may be included on YOUR message

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Adobe in Kenya
by Simon Bromfield 06 May '09

06 May '09

Hi all Adobe are going to be in Kenya from the 11th to the 14th of May 2009. I am thinking of setting something up for skunkworks members only. What do you guys think, which day would suite you and more importantly what would you like us to cover? Regards, Simon Bromfield Adobe Channel Manager- Africa ____________________________ Adobe Systems South Africa (Pty) Ltd West Wing, Birchwood Court, Montrose Street, Vorna Valley, Midrand, 1686, South Africa p. +27 11 655 7202/7000 f. +27 11 655 7011 m. +27 83 297 2694 e. simonbro(a)adobe.com Try Adobe¹s new AP game at www.programmeville.com Adobe License Activation Number: 0800 991 3143 ADOBE SUPPORT LINE 08600 ADOBE (23623) JHB : 011 461 0316 Cape Town 021-4420516 Durban 031 576 9804 Electronic customer services row-custserv(a)adobe.com web portal at www.adobe.com/go/supportportal_uk This e-mail message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

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e-Government Website - New Face
by Lily Karanja 06 May '09

06 May '09

Dear Techies: www.e-government.go.ke is opening a new page......a much better page! Not bad at all......huh! As compared to the one before,ofcourse. Government websites should invest in content, beneficial and relevant content for all. There's a long journey ahead for Government Websites, I hope the people concerned are focusing on these important issues to keep on track and make the needed progress. Lil

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Skunkworks University?
by Kigunda Mbogo 06 May '09

06 May '09

Dear Member, Following the meeting held by the Board of Directors, it was resolved that: - Skunkworks University be established with its headquarters in Kenya, - The Univesity offers professional programs which shall consist of sandwiched (Industrial and Academic) programs such as Doctor/Master/Bachelor/Diploma/Certificate in Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics, Incident Handling, etc. - You, as a member, will take one or two of these roles: student/lecturer/instructor/supervisor. Relax! this is not a hoax but a food for thought. Shall we bearly remain to mailing list and/or tuesday meetings, or we plan to grow and develop? For example we could establish (not a faculty) but *Specific Interest Groups*like Software Development, Systems Administration, ICT Project Management, Security Wonking, Ethical Hacking, Incident Handling, Networking, Telecommunications, bla..bla.... Kigz.

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Slimed down version of facebook for Developing Countries .. cause you broke a**
by Joe Murithi Njeru 06 May '09

06 May '09

Hello Skunkers, http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/27/technology/start-ups/27global.html What do you think of the above? -- Regards, Joe Linux User: #361092 SIP: joenjeru(a)ekiga.net

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[Fwd: Africa should just stop whining!]
by Michuki Mwangi 06 May '09

06 May '09

Good one! -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Africa should just stop whining! Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 17:38:08 +0200 From: Anne-Rachel Innï¿½ <annerachel(a)gmail.com> Reply-To: africann(a)afrinic.net To: africann(a)afrinic.net Africa should just stop whining! http://www.computerworld.co.ke/articles/2009/05/04/africa-should-just-stop-… By Rebecca Wanjiku <http://www.computerworld.co.ke/users/rebecca-wanjiku> 4 May, 2009 It is considered automatic that Africa lags behind all other continents in technology adoption. So, whenever there is an international meeting African representatives find a story to tell; the digital divide. It has become so bad that leaders just fail to do the right things and just blame it on the digital divide. The government heads fail to adopt technology and blame it on the digital divide. Some Africa representatives attend meetings and instead of striking collaborative deals to benefit their countries; they are busy shopping or just filling numbers in the meeting rooms. And when you ask, they blame it on the digital divide. I recall there was this guy who represented his country at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) meetings for three years, and during the time, he did not share any outcome or notes from the meeting with technology forums. It was embarrassing that at one point, a senior government officer attended one of the technology related meetings and had no clue that hi country was represented within ICANN. The representative had just been attending meetings and not even sharing with the tech community or government officers on the recommendations and outcomes of such meetings. What would you call that? The digital divide? There is no doubt that there exists a gap between developing countries and developed countries within ICANN. This gap is specifically manifested when it comes to Africa delegates, they hardly contribute meaningfully to the public forums. ICANN deals with the names and numbers, the technical aspects but Africa is still grappling with elementary issues such as access and policy issues. For instance; when the business group is discussing issues of e-commerce and the amount of information that should be availed online or whether the security agents should be given such information, how does someone with no e-commerce in their country contribute to the debate? But does that mean that Africa has no place in international technology meetings? Why then does Africa fail to take advantage of some of the opportunities? At a recent technology conference, Maua Daftari,Tanzania's Deputy Minister in charge of science and technology expressed her fear that if the Conficker worm hits Africa, it might wipe out the few steps made. What was confusing was that I did not hear her say what Tanzania is doing to promote use of open source technology, if the the reliance on Microsoft products poses the danger she was quoting. In some cases, innovative youth ventures have been stifled by uninformed officers heading important government heads. I recall last year, I had an interview with Laban Mwangi, one of Kenya's most progressive and innovative techie. He shared his frustrations in trying to convince mobile phone companies in Kenya to adopt his point of sale gadget by selling to him airtime in wholesale, which he can then sell to traders in remote areas through his gadget. The idea was shared with the power and lighting company among other important service providers. With the gadget, Mwangi wanted people to sell airtime from any company, pay water and electricity bills among other services. His attempts did not bear much fruit then. You can imagine my shock when I entered one of the corner shops in London earlier this year and found that they use Mwangi's concept. So, Mwangi failed to get them to adopt his technology but do not be shocked if a few years down the line, you hear that one company has been awarded a huge contract to supply what Mwangi would have supplied at a fraction. If we adopted that technology last year; we would have been far by now. So, it is clear that Africa's appreciation of young techie minds is lacking, technocrats have specialized in attending meetings and their technology vision is blurred and most of all; we have mastered the art of whining. We should just get the solutions and stop that digital divide song, how come Africa does not talk of the digital divide when it comes to military hardware and other state-of-the art warfare gadgets? How comes African militaries have one of the highest budgets and are quick to adopt latest technology? Does that mean there is no digital divide in military terms? I think Africa should just stop whining and act! _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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Re: [Skunkworks] [Fwd: Africa should just stop whining!]
by wesley kiriinya 06 May '09

06 May '09

Good article Rebecca! --- On Tue, 5/5/09, Michuki Mwangi <mwangi(a)isoc.org> wrote: From: Michuki Mwangi <mwangi(a)isoc.org> Subject: [Skunkworks] [Fwd: Africa should just stop whining!] To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 6:50 PM Good one! -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Africa should just stop whining! Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 17:38:08 +0200 From: Anne-Rachel Inné <annerachel(a)gmail.com> Reply-To: africann(a)afrinic.net To: africann(a)afrinic.net Africa should just stop whining! http://www.computerworld.co.ke/articles/2009/05/04/africa-should-just-stop-… By Rebecca Wanjiku <http://www.computerworld.co.ke/users/rebecca-wanjiku> 4 May, 2009 It is considered automatic that Africa lags behind all other continents in technology adoption. So, whenever there is an international meeting African representatives find a story to tell; the digital divide. It has become so bad that leaders just fail to do the right things and just blame it on the digital divide. The government heads fail to adopt technology and blame it on the digital divide. Some Africa representatives attend meetings and instead of striking collaborative deals to benefit their countries; they are busy shopping or just filling numbers in the meeting rooms. And when you ask, they blame it on the digital divide. I recall there was this guy who represented his country at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) meetings for three years, and during the time, he did not share any outcome or notes from the meeting with technology forums. It was embarrassing that at one point, a senior government officer attended one of the technology related meetings and had no clue that hi country was represented within ICANN. The representative had just been attending meetings and not even sharing with the tech community or government officers on the recommendations and outcomes of such meetings. What would you call that? The digital divide? There is no doubt that there exists a gap between developing countries and developed countries within ICANN. This gap is specifically manifested when it comes to Africa delegates, they hardly contribute meaningfully to the public forums. ICANN deals with the names and numbers, the technical aspects but Africa is still grappling with elementary issues such as access and policy issues. For instance; when the business group is discussing issues of e-commerce and the amount of information that should be availed online or whether the security agents should be given such information, how does someone with no e-commerce in their country contribute to the debate? But does that mean that Africa has no place in international technology meetings? Why then does Africa fail to take advantage of some of the opportunities? At a recent technology conference, Maua Daftari,Tanzania's Deputy Minister in charge of science and technology expressed her fear that if the Conficker worm hits Africa, it might wipe out the few steps made. What was confusing was that I did not hear her say what Tanzania is doing to promote use of open source technology, if the the reliance on Microsoft products poses the danger she was quoting. In some cases, innovative youth ventures have been stifled by uninformed officers heading important government heads. I recall last year, I had an interview with Laban Mwangi, one of Kenya's most progressive and innovative techie. He shared his frustrations in trying to convince mobile phone companies in Kenya to adopt his point of sale gadget by selling to him airtime in wholesale, which he can then sell to traders in remote areas through his gadget. The idea was shared with the power and lighting company among other important service providers. With the gadget, Mwangi wanted people to sell airtime from any company, pay water and electricity bills among other services. His attempts did not bear much fruit then. You can imagine my shock when I entered one of the corner shops in London earlier this year and found that they use Mwangi's concept. So, Mwangi failed to get them to adopt his technology but do not be shocked if a few years down the line, you hear that one company has been awarded a huge contract to supply what Mwangi would have supplied at a fraction. If we adopted that technology last year; we would have been far by now. So, it is clear that Africa's appreciation of young techie minds is lacking, technocrats have specialized in attending meetings and their technology vision is blurred and most of all; we have mastered the art of whining. We should just get the solutions and stop that digital divide song, how come Africa does not talk of the digital divide when it comes to military hardware and other state-of-the art warfare gadgets? How comes African militaries have one of the highest budgets and are quick to adopt latest technology? Does that mean there is no digital divide in military terms? I think Africa should just stop whining and act! -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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Cheap Laptop...Anyone???
by Shiro Njagi 06 May '09

06 May '09

hey skunks! My friend is in need of a laptop, branded, harddisk space 160GB-250GB, RAM 1GB or 2GB(preferably), dual core 1.4 and above... looking to spend the most minimal amounts of cash possible... anyone with information please holla used or new doesn't matter but should be in good condition...tip-top condition actually thanx good people!

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Call Tracking Software
by Patrick Githinji 05 May '09

05 May '09

Should anyone require a Telephone Management Software, please reach us at Leading Edge Office Solutions on tel: 020-215 88 15 or 0737 996 078. You can also reach us on sales(a)leadingedge.co.ke

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what is error -3002
by joan waweru 05 May '09

05 May '09

Hi, I was resizing a partion and the error message -3002 kept recurring before completing the process. What does it mean and what should i do? Joan Waweru

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Linux environment boosting its defenses arsenal
by Gakuru Alex 05 May '09

05 May '09

Like other Unix-like computer operating systems, Linux is widely considered as secured and well-guarded against computer viruses. Its multi-user environment makes it extremely hard for malware to gain root access to the system files. Though malicious programs that are specifically written for Linux are really small in number, there is still a possibility for them to cause some harm. So, it's necessary to take some precautionary measures. a) Have you ever used an virus scanner on your Linux machine? This article looks at 5 different anti-virus software for Linux. <http://www.linuxsecurity.com/content/view/146346> and <http://www.junauza.com/2008/12/5-known-linux-anti-virus-software-for.html> b) Yesterdays News Flash "Free versionAVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.5 for Linux" <http://free.avg.com/download> c) "Kaspersky® Anti-Virus for Linux Workstation" <http://www.kaspersky.com/anti-virus_linux_workstation>

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what is the besy way to take down the internet!!
by saich 05 May '09

05 May '09

Dear All I am doing an assignment on what is the best possible way to take down the internet . A virus attack is possible but it would mean infecting thousands of hosts over the network.I am open to possible ideas.

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securing my pdf
by henry kamabi 05 May '09

05 May '09

Hi Which program-free csn i use to secure a pdf document? regards, henry

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Re: [Skunkworks] Good $afcom net connection
by wesley kiriinya 05 May '09

05 May '09

I once uploaded a file at 26KB/s (KB not Kb). That's more than I've seen in an upload for a long time. I was satisfied with the connection quality. I spent KSH.14 instead of KSH 60 in an internet cafe. This should be an early warning for internet cafes! It's cheaper and it's faster, and I can only bet that it will get even more cheaper and faster. 8~) --- On Thu, 4/16/09, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Good $afcom net connection To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Cc: "Skunk Works" <skunkworks(a)my.co.ke> Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009, 9:08 AM On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 9:02 AM, wesley kiriinya <kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com> wrote: I've used the Nokia N81 to surf the net through a laptop from South C and I must say the exprience has been great. This is mostly in the evening. For an hour of Skype chat (not voice or video) and opening around 10 web pages the charge was KSH. 14. Assuming this was on 3G (I haven't touched an N81), and that you are on prepaid, this means you transferred about 2MB the whole session since they charge KES 8/MB. However, I wonder what this has to do with the speeds? -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." -- Mark Twain -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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Invisible Secretaries?
by Kigunda Mbogo 05 May '09

05 May '09

Hi, I keep receiving the email below from people on (and outside) this list. When I call them, they confirm that they are not authors of the mails. I almost imagined it is virus or something like that. When I check on the net google returned only three pages: two from the quoted address below and one page from mchongoano.com. What does it mean then? who sends the email? who sends the email on your behalf? invisible secretaries? ===mail: Dear friend, I would like to introduce a really good company that mainly do the electornic products trade. Now the company is doing promotion,all of it's products are sold nearly as same as their cost. It redeners the best service to customers,it provide you original products which is good quality,and what's more,the pricewill give you a big surprise! It is realy a good opportunity for doing shopping.Just grasp the opportunity,or there will be no more than that! The web address: <http://www.negecn.com/>www.negecn.com

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Kula Wire - Bandwidth at the G20 London Summit
by Daudi Were 05 May '09

05 May '09

So I managed to talk my way into the G20 Summit last month (BDIS) Check out the bandwidth that was available in the media centre (screenshot attached) -- Pamoja e:daudi.were@gmail.com skype: d.were

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IBM Repair Centre Nairobi
by Daudi Were 05 May '09

05 May '09

Vipi People, Would any of you please recommend a place in Nairobi to get an IBM Thinkpad laptop repaired? It has a variety of problems - screen working on and off, not booting at times etc. Thanks Daudi -- Pamoja e:daudi.were@gmail.com skype: d.were

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Windows 7 Release Candidate is Here
by Mworia Wilfred Mutua 05 May '09

05 May '09

Hey people, for those of you who have tried out the Win7 beta and are yearning for the RC... the wait is over. If you have not had a chance to try out the beta, or were putting it off because you thought it mught be unstable, I'd encourage you to try out the RC, it's bound to me more stable (actually the beta was pretty stable too). Anyway, get more details here: http://tinyurl.com/d5b4vn -- Regards, Mworia Wilfred Mutua http://www.afrinnovator.com/ http://www.visualcv.com/wmworia www.linkedin.com/in/wmworia googletalk: wmworia Yahoo IM: wilfred.mworia

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Payment Card Security Compliance
by Thomas Kibui 05 May '09

05 May '09

Credit card transactions have become a frequent target of fraudulent misuse. Due to a proliferation of cardholder data compromises, there is an increasing industry, regulatory and legislative focus on Information Security. Five payment brands (American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, and Visa) joined together to create and support the following industry security standards to help facilitate the broad adoption of consistent information security controls for protecting cardholder data on a global basis: - Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) - Payment Application – Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) The PCI DSS is a common set of internationally applicable security requirements that is specifically designed to provide protection of stored cardholder data and minimize risks of unauthorized intrusion or account compromise.Merchants and payment service providers that store, process, or transmit credit card information must meet all of the requirements of the PCI DSS in order to achieve compliance with the standard. The PCI DSS focuses on 12 different areas of security including network segmentation, default settings, data encryption, secure network communications, anti-virus software, software development life cycle (SDLC), access restrictions, user authentication, physical security, event logging, testing and auditing systems, and policies and procedures. The standard is based upon information security best practices; however the key difference is that it focuses specifically on cardholder data and the relevant environment. The PA-DSS applies to those organizations that develop payment applications that store, process, or transmit cardholder data as part of authorization or settlement, where these payment applications are sold, distributed or licensed to third parties. The primary goal of the PA-DSS is to help these organizations develop secure payment applications that do not store prohibited data (e.g. full magnetic stripe, CVV2 or PIN data) and ensure their payment applications support compliance with the PCI DSS. For more info read here --> https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/

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Tuesday Fortnightly Meeting(s)
by Mark Mwangi 05 May '09

05 May '09

Hey yall, Are the above meetings still scheduled? -- Regards, Mark Mwangi http://mwangy.wordpress.com

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Top 10 Ways to Destroy Earth
by Kigunda Mbogo 05 May '09

05 May '09

*Suggested Solutions: * *Option 1*: don't delete, instead grow it using metaset, metattach and growfs. *Option 2*: destory the earth using any of the top 10 methods ( http://www.livescience.com/technology/destroy_earth_mp-1.html) *Option 3*: Do nothing even after it is 100% full. 2009/5/4 Tony Likhanga <tlikhanga(a)gmail.com> > cat /dev/null>/dev/earth > > > On 5/4/09, Odhiambo ワシントン <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 10:37 AM, Steve Muchai <smuchai(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > >> Just got this of the NANOG list, couldn't resist the temptation to > >> share.... > >> > >> > >> /dev/earth is 98% full. Please delete anybody you can. > > > > > > cp /dev/null /dev/earth > > > > Simple, right? It becomes empty in a split second:) > > Perhaps you need chflags noschg /dev/earth first, as it might be having > the > > immutable bit set? > > > > > > -- > > Best regards, > > Odhiambo WASHINGTON, > > Nairobi,KE > > +254733744121/+254722743223 > > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ > > "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on > > society." > > -- Mark Twain > > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > Other lists > ------------- > Skunkworks announce: > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >

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Re: [Skunkworks] Vacation reply
by Oj G 05 May '09

05 May '09

Alex ua wkend hz begun :-) suspended The optimist sees the doughnut; the pessimist the hole. --- On Tue, 4/28/09, Alex Nderitu <nderitualex(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Alex Nderitu <nderitualex(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Vacation reply To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 1:36 AM Its time to suspend him until he returns from vacation, where are the list admins? -----Original Message----- From: dicksonmwangi356(a)hotmail.com Reply-to: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Subject: [Skunkworks] Vacation reply Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:24:21 -0700 Dear friend, I would like to introduce a really good company that mainly do the electornic products trade. Now the company is doing promotion,all of it's products are sold nearly as same as their cost. It redeners the best service to customers,it provide you original products which is good quality,and what's more,the pricewill give you a big surprise! It is realy a good opportunity for doing shopping.Just grasp the opportunity,or there will be no more than that! The web address: www.kanicn.com _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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I need a Xubuntu disk ASAP... Please...
by Crystal Watley 05 May '09

05 May '09

Is there anyone in Mombasa who could help me with a Xubuntu disk? I am working on some older computers and Ubuntu won't load... I am also looking for Ubuntu 9.04 for our admin computers. If they cannot be found in Mombasa, I would even be willing to pay the G4S charges if someone in Nairobi could drop them off. It is really important. Asante sana, Crystal -- Crystal "Naliaka" Watley Kigoni Voices of Africa for Sustainable Development crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org http://www.voicesofafrica.org/ "You must be the change you wish to see" - Gandhi

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Unix Administration Training
by Michuki Mwangi 05 May '09

05 May '09

Hello Skunkworks, Over time, i have received inquiries from individuals interested in attending the AFNOG events. However, due to logistical challenges and being an annual event, there are limits to the number of participants AfNOG can take. This essentially creates competitive applications and most folks dont make the cut either due to costs or pre-requisite qualifications. In this respect, theres an ongoing initiative to localize the basic AFNOG training - Unix administration course. As such, am interested to establish how many of you would be interested in a) participating and b) Paying for the training The training is held over a 5 day period and is hands-on see course outline on http://ws.afnog.org/afnog2008/sae/detail.html The fee would be on a cost-recovery basis and hence am trying to establish what value folks would place on such a training. If we have sponsors then i may be entirely free. Certificates, Materials etc, would come from AfNOG and the only interesting aspect is that its a purely local event with local trainers. The main difference between AfNOG and other commercial trainings are that; 1) Its non-profit - meaning the objective is to build capacity 2) The training is focused on operational best practices, tips and tricks - basically what formal training wont tell you. If this is of interest to you please participate in this doodle poll to assist us see the value for this. Of course this would be a skunkworks event and based on the interest, can schedule to hold such trainings/events around going forward as part of improving the technical community. Best regards, Michuki.

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.NET Developer
by Dorcas Muthoni 04 May '09

04 May '09

We have an *immediate short-term opportunity* for a VB.NET developer preferably with experience in AJAX for ASP.NET 2008, R.A.D. grid for ASP.NET2008 and DUNDAS. Get in touch with me off-list for details ASAP if interested. Reach me on: dmuthoni(a)gmail.com -- Muthoni My Blog: http://rugongo.blogspot.com/ -------------------------------------------- Mahatma Gandhi once said:- First they ignore you, Then they laugh at you, Then they fight you, AND THEN YOU WIN!!!

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Geoffrey Mimano sent you a Friend Request on Yaari
by Geoffrey Mimano 04 May '09

04 May '09

Geoffrey Mimano wants you to join Yaari! Is Geoffrey your friend? <a href="http://yaari.com/?controller=user&action=mailregister&friend=1&sign=YaariCB…">Yes, Geoffrey is my friend!</a> <a href="http://yaari.com/?controller=user&action=mailregister&friend=0&sign=YaariCB…">No, Geoffrey isn't my friend.</a> Please respond or Geoffrey may think you said no :( Thanks, The Yaari Team <font color="#505050">-----------------------------------------------------------</font> <font color="#808080">Yaari Inc., 358 Angier Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30312</font> <a href="http://yaari.com/?controller=privacy">Privacy Policy</a> | <a href="http://yaari.com/?controller=absn&action=addoptout&email=skunkworks@lists.m…">Unsubscribe</a> | <a href="http://yaari.com/?controller=termsofservice&action=index">Terms of Service</a> YaariCBO828ITE500UZV625MOA647

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Virus on Posta.co.ke
by rocky mbithi 04 May '09

04 May '09

Who manages http://www.posta.co.ke? The site is infected and it's such a shame for such an entity not to have noticed this. Out-source the maintenance to us!!! Regards, Rocky BLUELINE SYNERGY LTD http://www.bluelinesynergy.com

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Emobilis Training Academy
by Denis Gikunda 04 May '09

04 May '09

Hi all, For those who are interested in improving their ability to develop for mobile phones, or have been interested in the EPROM <http://eprom.mit.edu/>program at University of Nairobi, this may be worth checking out. Emobilis is a training facility starting this May focusing on empowering individuals with baseline and advanced skills required to thrive in mobile & wireless technology industry in East Africa. It is aimed squarely at students, developers, and those currently in the industry. Emobilis will offer modules in a variety of focus areas: * Mobile & wireless technology practice (basic & advanced) * MIT/Nokia joint EPROM program - Mobile App development (curriculum developed by MIT professor Nathan Eagle) * GSM for customer care executives Pass by, speak to the tutors, register for a module (you don't have to register for an entire semester). It is a new training academy, and could use feedback from the developer community. Also kindly circulate to friends / colleagues outside of this list who can likely take advantage of registering for the first round of admissions. http://www.emobilis.org 3rd floor, Kipro center, Westlands - opp Parklands baptist church (map) 020-2503049 ** In the interests of full disclosure, I should mention that I know the principals well, and I'm trying to support their growth; I believe their efforts are a validation of the emerging strength/opportunity of Nairobi as a "homebrew" software development hub. Cheers, Denis. -- Denis Gikunda Project Manager, Google

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Outlook downloads mails from POP accounts too slow.
by Martin Muraguri 04 May '09

04 May '09

Hi guys, I am administering a network with about 25 users, They all have POP accounts which were working well until some time last week when it started taking over 30 minutes to download a 12kb mail. We are using; outlook 2003, Win Xp Pro, Kaspersky Av 6.0 I have refreshed the network settings, Flushed the dns, disabled KAV mail AV, still nothing. Any assistance is highly appreciated. Maina Martin IT Consultant G Soln'

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cisco interface card
by maina martin 04 May '09

04 May '09

hi skunks am looking for a cisco 1700 router,wik 1 interface card ,whats the price,any cisco agent on the lists -- Regards martin "Good advice is often confusing, but example is always clear."

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Unix Administration Training - correction
by Michuki Mwangi 04 May '09

04 May '09

Hello Skunkworks, Over time, i have received inquiries from individuals interested in attending the AFNOG events. However, due to logistical challenges and being an annual event, there are limits to the number of participants AfNOG can take. This essentially creates competitive applications and most folks dont make the cut either due to costs or pre-requisite qualifications. In this respect, theres an ongoing initiative to localize the basic AFNOG training - Unix administration course. As such, am interested to establish how many of you would be interested in a) participating and b) Paying for the training The training is held over a 5 day period and is hands-on see course outline on http://ws.afnog.org/afnog2008/sae/detail.html The fee would be on a cost-recovery basis and hence am trying to establish what value folks would place on such a training. If we have sponsors then i may be entirely free. Certificates, Materials etc, would come from AfNOG and the only interesting aspect is that its a purely local event with local trainers. The main difference between AfNOG and other commercial trainings are that; 1) Its non-profit - meaning the objective is to build capacity 2) The training is focused on operational best practices, tips and tricks - basically what formal training wont tell you. If this is of interest to you please participate in this doodle poll to assist us see the value for this. Of course this would be a skunkworks event and based on the interest, can schedule to hold such trainings/events around going forward as part of improving the technical community. I have setup a doodle poll on the following url i would appreciate if you could poll there http://www.doodle.com/wr38bctqxib2w667 Best regards, Michuki.

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Prepare for the all new SuperSpeed USB3.0
by Gakuru Alex 04 May '09

04 May '09

--snip-- Heavy digital content developers frustrated with slow USB2 data transfer rates of 480 Megabits per second or costly, specialised 'high transfers' computer configurations have a reason to smile. As technology innovation forges ahead, new kinds of devices, media formats, and large inexpensive storage are converging. More capacity is needed to cope with interactive experience of users’ expectations. User applications demand a higher performance connection between the PC and these increasingly sophisticated peripherals. USB 3.0 addresses this need by adding an even higher transfer rate to match these new usage and devices. Expected in months is “Superspeed USB3.0” that combines physical copper contacts with fibre optic signal to deliver up to 4.8 Gbit/sec data transfer rate. It means copying up to thirty-20 MB raw files in one second - ten times current USB2 or six times faster than FireWire 800 cable. ... <http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/business/Featured/Prepare-for-the-all-new-SuperS…>

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tool that could be as important as Google
by Kevin G. Chege 04 May '09

04 May '09

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8026331.stm ..............The free program aims to answer questions directly, rather than display web pages in response to a query like a search engine. The "computational knowledge engine", as the technology is known, will be available to the public from the middle of May this year....... http://www.wolframalpha.com/

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Conficker Subnet Scanner
by Kevin G. Chege 04 May '09

04 May '09

eEye have released a free Conficker scanner that scans (Class C) subnets for infected, and just as importantly, vulnerable PC's - http://tiny.cc/gZ7TA

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