[kictanet] Press Statement By CA on DMS - rev 1.doc

[Grace Githaiga]

    Thanks Rachael for sharing this statement.

The statement notes that  _"All mobile operators will be required to
connect to the DMS and ensure that blacklisted devices do not access
mobile services. This process was initiated with the understanding of
the operators through a consultative process from the
conceptualization stage."  _Is there more than meets the eye? Why
would operators then not support a process that commenced with their
understanding and in which they participated? We need honestly here. 

Further, in an article carried by the Daily Nation today, CA seems to
be taking a hard line stance or should I say showing some intolerance/
impatience? See below an excerpt:

Monitoring of mobile phone networks to take effect - agency says







_"Defending the Device Management System (DMS), Communication
Authority Director-General Francis Wangusi said he would not stop its
implementation, not even for public consultation._












_Mr Wangusi said the DMS had been in the works for almost a year and
that consultation with mobile operators was sufficient."_


Kenya's 2010 Constitution provides for public participation but this
article seems to be suggesting that according to CA, selective
participation makes things right? This issue of monitoring will
involve the public and therefore is of public interest. Operators are
meant to facilitate the process. This system therefore need some form
of vetting and CA which has been known to engage needs to uphold this
value and continue consulting. 

http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Agency-to-proceed-with-communication-surveillance-plan/1056-3817532-lvjbez/index.html







Best regards


Githaiga, Grace



On Friday, 17-02-2017 at 14:31 Alwala, Rachel via kictanet wrote:


Hello Listers. 

Please see the statement from CA regarding the Device Management
System that is under deployment. We hope listers shall objectively
engage and seek to understand what the regulator is doing in the
interest of the public. Media reports on this were misleading, but be
rest assured we shall continue to engage all stakeholders so that they
can be in full picture.

Regards,

Rachel


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