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

Mon Nov 24 11:53:03 EAT 2014

@Barrack

Took a glance at the Transport Integrated Management System (TIMS) tender
published by ICTA the other day and noticed that the ESB middleware was
specifically outlined as IBM middleware & service (pg 148). It is indeed
not my intention to divert from the very important issue of Net neutrality,
but I think there's also an issue of technology neutrality that needs to be
addressed.

Brian.   

- Brian

On Fri, Nov 21, 2014 at 7:38 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> 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
> <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?
>
>
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>
>
> 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
>
>
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>
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>
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> 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
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> View on www.whitehouse.gov
>
> Preview by Yahoo
>
>
> - The White House Gets It Right On Net Neutrality. Will the FCC?
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> The White House Gets It Right On Net Neutrality. Will th...
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> 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
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>
>
>
> 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
>
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