[kictanet] Talk-2-Safaricom, Day 5 of 6 (Friday): Technology & Elections

Fri Feb 10 13:11:32 EAT 2017

Good points Ali,  my extra worry is on Internet Shutdowns; seeing that it has become fashionable in Africa.
According to the latest CA Quarterly Statistics, there about 31 million internet users in Kenya.  Of whom, 21million access internet through Safaricom links (67%).  With a single switch, Safcom can therefore switch off 67% of Kenyans from the Net. 
Will they or can they do it?

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As we await their response, maybe lawyers can tell us under which conditions (law+procedure) can the internet be shutdown in Kenya.
walu.

      From: Ali Hussein <ali at hussein.me.ke>
 To: Walubengo J <jwalu at yahoo.com>; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> 
 Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 11:01 AM
 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Talk-2-Safaricom, Day 5 of 6 (Friday): Technology & Elections

Walu
Thanks for keeping the conversation going.
My questions/comments are:-
1. With Safaricom's wide network could we get a mapping of where the gaps for connectivity are in relation to Polling Stations? It would be great to see which Polling Stations will have limited or no connectivity during the elections so that we can plan to mitigate that eventually now.
2. Would it be asking too much for Safaricom to liaise with USF/CA on the above to better identify the gaps?
3. A Internet Shutdown request is a real possibility after media reports quoting DG Wangusi of CA.
 http://www.iafrikan.com/2017/01/14/the-kenyan-government-will-only-shut-down-the-internet-during-elections-if-things-get-out-of-hand/
Will Safaricom as a matter of public interest commit to tell the public in case this order is something that must be enforced due to 'National Security' matters? 

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On 10 Feb 2017, at 8:07 AM, Walubengo J via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Morning Listers,
As we go into the general elections,Safaricom is likely to be one of the Technology providers for IEBC. What arethe concerns of users/citizens on this matter?  Guidelineissues:a) What assurances are there that theresults transmitted are will safe, secure and verifiable?b) What are the chances of failure inthe transmission system?c) Should the result transmission systembe mobile (GSM)-based or should we go Satellite or both?d) Will Safcom play along in the event that Government demands an Internet shut-down before, during or after elections?
Lets have more questions, views or comments.
walu.--Thematic areas--1. Consumer Issues Day, 2. Competition Issues Day, 3. Innovators, Innovations &Suppliers Day, 4. Infrastructure & Universal AccessDay, 5. Technology & Elections Day 6. Emerging Issues/AoB Day

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