[kictanet] Is the UN (Read Governments) the Next Big Threat to Internet Freedom?

[Ali Hussein]

Michuki

Thanks for reminding us of our civic duty. I'm just wondering whether we can sort of kick off the ball at the IPV6 meeting even if it's for a brief moment? If of course it won't hijack the meeting? After this falls well within ISOC? Do you agree? 

Ali Hussein

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On Jun 5, 2012, at 10:50 PM, Michuki Mwangi <michuki at swiftkenya.com> wrote:

> Hi Ali, Walu, et al,
> 
> On 6/5/12 6:50 PM, Ali Hussein wrote:
>> Walu
>> 
>> Thank you. That is definitely a nice piece on this issue.  I'm still
>> amazed at the loud silence from Government side (despite Daktari's
>> protestations to the contrary). Whatever position it is surely we must
>> know as they are a representative of the people.
>> 
> 
> It is probably best to call a spade a spade. IMHO as a stakeholder and
> user of the Internet, you and others on this list have an opportunity to
> arm the Kenyan Government with a position that will serve in your best
> interest at the WCIT.
> 
> I think the honors are on this list and the community to come up with a
> position that is representative of our interests. KICTANET was highly
> instrumental in the National ICT Policy process and i do not see why the
> same cannot be done on significant global policies that directly related
> to the Internet.
> 
> For instance, on 31st May there was a congressional hearing on the same
> topic and experts were invited to give testimonies and provide
> recommendations. For more please see ...
> http://energycommerce.house.gov/hearings/hearingdetail.aspx?NewsID=9543
> 
> That goes to show how important for some countries.
> 
> I do not agree that having no position is a position. The reason being
> that at the WCIT all 193 ITU member states (including Kenya) each have a
> vote. In case the vote needs to be cast, i would want to know that our
> Government is voting along our positions interests and not based on
> swaying issues on the floor or which issues were lobbied for the most.
> 
> Even more interesting it would be good to hear the thoughts of most on
> 
> 1. What issues should NOT be supported at the WCIT
> 2. What issues SHOULD be supported at the WCIT
> 3. What should issues should we be proposing and supporting for Africa.
> 
> My 2 Cents.
> 
> Michuki.