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

Tue Nov 25 08:42:40 EAT 2014

All,

Some writing on net neutrality by the Nation is available here -
http://www.nation.co.ke/lifestyle/smartcompany/Why-internet-may-soon-be-the-domain-for-big-firms/-/1226/2533766/-/80ilphz/-/index.html

Gives some basic intro to this topic.

However, I don't agree in totality the assertion of the DG of CA that
''...access
to the internet as a human right..' It is a long debate though.

Best Regards,
Davis M Onsakia
"One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the
shore for a very long time."

On 24 November 2014 at 11:53, Brian Omwenga via kictanet <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> @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?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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>>
>>
>> --
>> Barrack O. Otieno
>> +254721325277
>> +254-20-2498789
>> Skype: barrack.otieno
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