I think the concerns are reasonable..encrypted information relevant to national security conveyed in devices conveniently donated......local sleuths are like sitting ducks aloof ....without a clue of the goings on..... From: skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of Ken Yanski Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 11:51 AM To: Skunkworks Mailing List Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Kenyan Intelligence Not Happy With BlackBerry Donations to IIEC No one can hack the blackberry, even the CIA. Those fears are unfounded. That's why countries like Saudi Arabia are banning some of their services. Even India complained that criminals use them coz authorities can't trace them. Research In Motion (RIM) keeps a tight lead on the source code anyway, that's why many countries security agencies hav an issue with them. Besides, the electronic transmission of votes remains preliminary figures and are only finalized once the Returning Officer is physically present at HQ to confirm the figures. Your making an issue where there's none. Reminds me of the Nyayo days when DSTV was banned coz of the satellite dishes being a 'security' issue On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 1:26 PM, Theus Owicho <owichot@gmail.com<mailto:owichot@gmail.com>> wrote: Guys I think NSIS have an argument if at all it is true http://bit.ly/dpqOWh Owicho _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke<mailto:Skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1f... ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke ________________________________ Strathmore University provides all-round education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for use by the recipient(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email and/or any files attached to it from your computer. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Strathmore University. The University accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages incurred, or suffered, resulting, or arising, from the use of this email and/or its attachments. The University warrants neither the integrity of the e-mail nor its freedom from errors, viruses, interception or any other form of interference. ............................................................................ Website: www.strathmore.edu