[kictanet] [ISOC_KE] Kenya Internet Governance Forum call for Themes and Panelists

[Ali Hussein]

Mwendwa

Thanks for reminding all of us that even as we sometimes think we are not achieving much we actually are. I think we are just keen to raise the bar. And of course talking is the beginning of doing. Lets keep up the spirit. 

Ali Hussein

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"I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots".  ~ Albert Einstein

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> On May 22, 2014, at 12:40 AM, Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva at transworldafrica.com> wrote:
> 
> Although the IGF model as envisioned is not a decision making model,
> the Kenya IGF has been praised even at UN level where the output has
> been touted as a model to emulate because some of the decisions have
> gone ahead and implemented at the national level. A good example is
> the Article 10 of the constitution where Multi-stakeholderism has been
> embraced in the constitution and all stakeholders are consulted in
> national issues. As an example, we have seen CAK (CCK) call for public
> consultation in the National Cyber Security Framework and the proposed
> changes at KENIC. Most government Authorities have representation of
> several stakeholders and the Kenyan consumer has a say in matters of
> policy.
> 
> Article 10 National Values and principles of Governance
> 2. The national values and principles of governance include :
> (a) patriotism, national unity, sharing and devolution of power, the
> rule of law, democracy and participation of the people.
> (b) human dignity, equity, social inclusiveness, equality, human
> rights, non-discrimination and protection of the marginalised.
> 
> So let us not loose hope. The IGF might be a talk shop, but the
> outcome has a positive bearing to our society. And talking is not
> necessarily a bad thing because consensus on contemporary issues is
> reached after engagement.
> 
> It's my hope that we can have as an inclusive discussion as possible
> where all stakeholders feel they are participating on equal footing.
> 
> Warm Regards
> 
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> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya
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