[kictanet] Licensing Framework for .ke

[Bernard Kioko]

This will just make the registrars sell .com n other non local.  Not wise
in my view.
On Nov 27, 2014 10:41 AM, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> Listers
>
> Apologies for cross posting.
>
> The above refers. Please see attached an advert appearing in the local
> newspapers regarding the above.
>
> The gist of the advert is to state:-
>
> 1. The CA has now developed a licensing framework to administer the .KE
> name space.
> 2. That before any Registrar purports to sell or be accredited by KeNIC
> they must first be licensed by CA.
> 3. That if you require more information on the above please contact the CA.
>
>
> Now, listers, a number of things have been playing in my mind over the
> last few days. And these are:-
>
> 1. Shouldn't the CA/KeNIC simply have informed Registrars on the new
> licensing framework etc.? This is a simple matter. KeNIC has all the
> contacts (through DRAKE) of the Registrars. Better still, wouldn't it be
> even a better idea to convene a meeting where we are all taken through the
> new regime? Can this new framework be shared via email to all interested
> parties?
>
> 2. What is DRAKE's official position on this?
>
> 3. As a Registrar the first thing that comes to mind is this:-
>
> Are we not complicating and putting barriers for businesses to sell .ke
> domains by requiring them to be licensed by CA? Isn't it enough that the
> Registry is now being licensed and that the Registry vets Registrars? How
> are we going to grow .ke if we now have to troop to CA every year?
>
> I stand corrected but I have NEVER required to be licensed by CA or
> ICANN to sell .ug, .tz, .com .net etc. Is it just me or is there something
> more to this than meets the eye?
>
> C'mon guys, lets not complicate matters unnecessarily!
>
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