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Mon Aug 29 16:04:15 EAT 2011

Hi Angela,
How could you? According to your GPO shop this happened and ended on
Saturday.
PK

On Monday, 29 August 2011, Angela Nganga- Mumo <anganga at orange-tkl.co.ke>
wrote:
> Hello Listers,
>
> Visit your nearest Orange Shop today and buy the new Orange Internet
> Everywhere 21Mbps modem at Kshs 3,500 (over 50% discount). Offer valid
> while stocks last.
>
> Regards,
>
> Angela
>
>
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>   1. Re: CCK's Directive on counterfeit phones (Kamotho Njenga)
>   2. Website of the Republic of Kenya (Odhiambo Washington)
>   3. Re: Website of the Republic of Kenya (Solomon Mb?r? Kamau)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 04:46:14 -0700
> From: Kamotho Njenga <kamothonjenga at gmail.com>
> To: Solomon Mb?r? Kamau <solo.mburu at gmail.com>
> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> Subject: Re: [kictanet] CCK's Directive on counterfeit phones
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> Solomon,
>
> Your concern is quite legitimate and certainly this is one issue that
> may
> indeed be perplexing many people even beyond this list. Its appropriate
> to
> state from the onset that there is need for the intended action of
> deactivating the counterfeit phones. Its a critical step towards
> addressing
> the broader question of information and human security.
>
> In general terms a phone will be deemed fake if it doesnt possess a
> valid
> International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) code which is a 15 digit
> number unique to a handset. Ordinarily the IMEI code can be displayed by
> typing *#06# on the phone. The IMEI code surfaces on the operators
> network
> when a call is initiated making it possible to trace the handset, the
> caller
> or the call details. Without a valid IMEI criminals may take advantage
> to
> engage in secret or fraudulent communication. In simple terms they can
> request for your neck, kidnap, extort ransoms etc without fear of being
> tracked.
>
> *The Problem*
> This noble activity is being driven by an amateurish team. CCK has
> degenerated the whole affair to that of threats and intimidation to
> Mobile
> operators and consumers at large. They have undertaken to issue
> ultimatums
> without engaging the affected parties and the wider Kenyan society on
> the
> benefits of the intended action. With the new constitutional mood, even
> a
> boy can conveniently secure a court injunction to stop this process
> simply
> because a well intentioned idea is being implemented like a cattle dip
> project in the 80's
>
> Secondly there is absolutely no attempt to enlighten the mobile
> community.
> Less than one percent of Kenyans can distinguish between a fake and a
> genuine phone. This implies high chances that a consumers phone can be
> disabled today and a user interprets it as a technical handset issue.
> Worse
> still by evening he/she may have procured another one of the counterfeit
> type.
>
> Further these sort of directives tend to create technology distrust. A
> large
> number of Kenyans may not distinguish the handset as a device from other
> services such as Mobile Money capabilities. Such fears when embedded in
> the
> minds can have a slowing effect on technology adoption and use thus
> watering
> down the momentum of uptake.
>
> Unless something magical is done this directive might end in vain.
>
> Kamotho Njenga
>
>
>
> On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 12:07 AM, Solomon Mb?r? Kamau
> <solo.mburu at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Listers,
>>
>> The other day, CCK issued an ultimatum to mibile phone service
>> providers to disable all counterfeit phones, I think by 1st September
>> 2011 (I stand to be corrected), and I'm a bit worried on what
>> criterion/criteria a phone is deemed fake!
>> Is it the presence of an IMEI number?
>>
>> I'm still in the dark on this and I'm afraid most people are.
>>
>> Anyone to enlighten?
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Solomon
>>
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> Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:00:20 +0300
> From: Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo at gmail.com>
> To: Kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
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> Subject: [kictanet] Website of the Republic of Kenya
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> I took a cue from Dr. Ochuodho's post and visited the website of  Govt
> of
> South Sudan <http://www.goss.org/>website (GoSS). It was quite
> refreshing
> navigating the website. This led me to come back home for a comparison.
> I am
> not sure if what first came to mind what is the official website for the
> Govt of Kenya <http://www.kenya.go.ke> (GoK), but if it is, I must say,
> in
> the language preferred by generationY (or is it X), that *tuko tu down
> sana*because I assume we're supposed to be way ahead, to lead by
> example, if only
> I can take as an example what the Goss has done with our flag to come up
> with theirs.
>
> Ok, I accept we've made a milestone with the Open Data initiative, but
> so
> what? Is the website as elusive to us as the national dress? I wish I
> knew
> who to blame, and be able to give them a call, like you can do with the
> GoSS.
>
> Surprisingly, our own Dr. Shem Ochuodho is the one pulling most of the
> strings in South Sudan. Nkt.
>
>
> --
> Best regards,
> Odhiambo WASHINGTON,
> Nairobi,KE
> +254733744121/+254722743223
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> Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:23:09 +0300
> From: Solomon Mb?r? Kamau <solo.mburu at gmail.com>
> To: Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo at gmail.com>
> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Website of the Republic of Kenya
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> Wash,
>
> I think the bureacric system within the Kenyan government system is
> squarely to blame for this.
> We might have brilliant ideas but when it comes to implementation
> that's another thing, beacuase of this roadblock.
> It kills the motivatin that local content providers have.
>
> I also admire the Germany model, where most of the public domains -
> parliament (www.bundestag.de), their premier league
> (www.bundesliga.de) etc are in German.
>
> Regards,
>
> Solomon
>
> On 27/08/2011, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I took a cue from Dr. Ochuodho's post and visited the website of  Govt
> of
>> South Sudan <http://www.goss.org/>website (GoSS). It was quite
> refreshing
>> navigating the website. This led me to come back home for a
> comparison. I am
>> not sure if what first came to mind what is the official website for
> the
>> Govt of Kenya <http://www.kenya.go.ke> (GoK), but if it is, I must
> say, in
>> the language preferred by generationY (or is it X), that *tuko tu down
>> sana*because I assume we're supposed to be way ahead, to lead by
>> example, if only
>> I can take as an example what the Goss has done with our flag to come
> up
>> with theirs.
>>
>> Ok, I accept we've made a milestone with the Open Data initiative, but
> so
>> what? Is the website as elusive to us as the national dress? I wish I
> knew
>> who to blame, and be able to give them a call, like you can do with
> the
>> GoSS.
>>
>> Surprisingly, our own Dr. Shem Ochuodho is the one pulling most of the
>> strings in South Sudan. Nkt.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Best regards,
>> Odhiambo WASHINGTON,
>> Nairobi,KE
>> +254733744121/+254722743223
>> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
>> I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler.
>> Please consider the environment before printing this email.
>>
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