[kictanet] [isoc_ke] Fwd: [global-nn] ThisIsNetNeutrality Relaunch and Press Release

Fri Nov 21 07:38:48 EAT 2014

Barrack

Maybe at the general public level but I doubt that's the case at the Policy, Regulatory level. We have some of the smartest cookies this part of the world leading our policy and regulatory functions. 

I believe ambivalence is the culprit.

Ali Hussein

+254 770 906375 / 0713 601113

Twitter: @AliHKassim
Skype: abu-jomo
LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim
Blog: www.alyhussein.com

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

Sent from my iPad

> On Nov 21, 2014, at 7:05 AM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Ali,
> 
> My thinking is there might be limited understanding on the issue.
> 
> Best Regards
> 
>> On 11/21/14, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>> Davis
>> 
>> I think it's time we asked the government and the sector to openly state its
>> stand on this vital issue. Since WCIT12 I have consistently asked for us to
>> clarify this issue. We can't just sit back and make assumptions while we
>> know some of the practices that are already happening within the sector are
>> detrimental to Net Neutrality.
>> 
>> It's time we called out for a formal recognition of this issue. We know that
>> most if not all policy leaders in the country read these posts. And some
>> have even acknowledged how Kictanet shapes their thinking in policy
>> formulation. Be that as it may I wish that someone will come out and take
>> leadership on this issue.
>> 
>> Kenya's thought leadership in African ICT and the world is at risk.
>> 
>> Ali Hussein
>> 
>> +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113
>> 
>> Twitter: @AliHKassim
>> Skype: abu-jomo
>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim
>> Blog: www.alyhussein.com
>> 
>> "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will
>> have a generation of idiots".  ~ Albert Einstein
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On Nov 20, 2014, at 8:49 AM, Davis Onsakia <mautidavis at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Thanks Ali for always bringing this issue to the fore.
>>> 
>>> Have blogged about  Africa's disinterest to Net Neutrality on the Diplo
>>> Governance site at Network neutrality, why Africa’s disinterest?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Network neutrality, why Africa’s disinterest?
>>> Introduction Network neutrality has been defined as treating all data
>>> packets on the Internet equally: no priority to be given to any data
>>> package based on ori…
>>> View on www.diplointernetgov...
>>> Preview by Yahoo
>>> 
>>> 
>>> You can check it out and share your comments.
>>> 
>>> This is something which need to be taken seriously by all of us, otherwise
>>> we might be soon hit, and hit hard!
>>> 
>>> I like the stand which so far has been taken by the Obama administration
>>> on this issue. Check more on this at:
>>> 
>>> - President Obama's asking the FCC to keep the Internet open and free
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> President Obama's asking the FCC to keep the Internet op...
>>> Share the President's plan to protect net neutrality →
>>> http://wh.gov/net-neutrality
>>> View on www.whitehouse.gov
>>> Preview by Yahoo
>>> 
>>> - The White House Gets It Right On Net Neutrality. Will the FCC?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> The White House Gets It Right On Net Neutrality. Will th...
>>> Over the past year, millions of Internet users have spoken out in defense
>>> of the open Internet. Today, we know the White House heard us. In a
>>> statement issued this ...
>>> View on www.eff.org
>>> Preview by Yahoo
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Regards and many thanks,
>>> Davis M Onsakia
>>> 
>>> 'The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than
>>> you settled for.' - Maureen Dowd
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Thursday, November 20, 2014 4:34 AM, Ali Hussein via isoc
>>> <isoc at lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Listers
>>> 
>>> Apologies for cross posting.
>>> 
>>> Interesting development on Net Neutrality issues. Please see email thread
>>> below and kindly visit the site for more on Net Neutrality. There is even
>>> a Swahili version which is an achievement thanks to Kictanet.
>>> 
>>> Net Neutrality may not be a 'sexy' subject for some but I think it's
>>> important for all of us to understand it and pay attention to its
>>> development and preservation. Think about it this way:-
>>> 
>>> If Net Neutrality is threatened one day you may wake up and realize that
>>> the freedoms you took for granted - like reading this rambling email from
>>> me :) - is threatened because some Telco somewhere decided it doesn't like
>>> the contents...or Kictanet didnt pay 'gatekeeping' fees.
>>> 
>>> Far fetched? Do nothing and roll the dice..
>>> 
>>> Ali Hussein
>>> 
>>> +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113
>>> 
>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim
>>> Skype: abu-jomo
>>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim
>>> Blog: www.alyhussein.com
>>> 
>>> "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will
>>> have a generation of idiots".  ~ Albert Einstein
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> 
>>> Begin forwarded message:
>>> 
>>>> From: <deji at accessnow.org>
>>>> Date: November 20, 2014 at 1:47:26 AM EAT
>>>> To: global-nn at lists.riseup.net
>>>> Subject: [global-nn] ThisIsNetNeutrality Relaunch and Press Release
>>>> Reply-To: <deji at accessnow.org>
>>>> 
>>>> Hi to All,
>>>> 
>>>> I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to introduce myself--I’m the
>>>> new
>>>> Senior Advocacy Manager at Access and I look forward to working with you
>>>> on
>>>> the Global Net Neutrality Coalition.
>>>> 
>>>> You have all seen the original version of the great
>>>> ThisisNetNeutrality.org
>>>> site. The redesign is finished and will more clearly spotlight members of
>>>> the
>>>> coalition and invite new members to join. It’s a responsive site that
>>>> should
>>>> work well on computers and mobile devices. You can visit it here:
>>>> https://thisisnetneutrality.org/beta
>>>> 
>>>> We would like to issue a press release on Tuesday next week about this
>>>> exciting news. I see a couple of major points that are worth celebrating:
>>>> the
>>>> global diversity of the coalition and the fact that civil society groups
>>>> have
>>>> agreed on a universal definition of net neutrality. We can also explain
>>>> that
>>>> thisisnetneutrality.org will soon be the leading resource on net
>>>> neutrality
>>>> laws and policies around the globe.
>>>> 
>>>> It would be great to have as many statements as possible for the press
>>>> release. If you want to be included, please send me a short 2-3 line
>>>> statement
>>>> along by Monday, November 24.
>>>> 
>>>> Here are some sample points for quotes:
>>>> 
>>>> -- Thisisnetneutrality.org highlights the importance of net neutrality
>>>> to
>>>> users around the world.
>>>> -- This issue is not confined to one country or region, and affects
>>>> people in
>>>> the developed and developing world alike.
>>>> -- Net neutrality is essential in countries where internet infrastructure
>>>> is
>>>> still being built.
>>>> -- Now we have a resource for the world to discover and for policy makers
>>>> to
>>>> know that net neutrality matters so that they can make informed
>>>> decisions
>>>> about the future of the internet.
>>>> 
>>>> Let’s make sure our coalition gets the attention it deserves in every
>>>> region
>>>> and country where it is represented. So please reach out to individual
>>>> journalists and publications where you have contacts if you can.
>>>> 
>>>> I want to do whatever I can to help move this important effort forward,
>>>> so
>>>> kindly let me know if you have any questions. And once again--it’s a
>>>> pleasure
>>>> to meet.
>>>> 
>>>> Best,
>>>> --
>>>> Deji Olukotun
>>>> Senior Advocacy Manager
>>>> Access | accessnow.org
>>>> 
>>>> tel: +1 888 414 0100 x 708 | @dejiridoo
>>>> PGP: 0x6012CDA8
>>>> Fingerprint: 3AEE 4194 F70E C806 A810 857A 6AD5 8F48 6012 CDA8
>>> 
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> 
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