[kictanet] Govt to start phone tapping in war on counterfeit trade

Mon Feb 20 10:08:56 EAT 2017

Which mobile phones are these that will be transmitting election results?
Isn't this so far-fetched?

Kentice Tikolo, MScPR, FPRSK
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On 20 February 2017 at 09:48, Mutemi wa Kiama via kictanet <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> Thought I should share this perspective with the listers...
>
> Sent to me via FB inbox...
>
> And I quote...
>
> I thought it wise to share my views with you. Tapping and listening to
> phone calls and reading messages may not be the main reason why the
> government wants access...
>
> The question we should be asking is... why now? Why during an election
> year?...
>
> My take is that.. someone wants to access the mobile phones that will be
> sending tallied results from polling centres so that they can doctor them
> before they reach IEBC. Kenyans should be vigilant on anything that happens
> from now onwards... till election day...Be vigilant wherever you are!!
>
> Regards,
>
> On 17 Feb 2017 21:30, "Nanjira Sambuli via kictanet" <
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
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>> Noting that Okiya Omtatah has filed a petition in court, and there should
>> be a hearing on Monday.
>>
>> The consumer awareness couldn’t be rolled out fast enough.
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>>      counterfeit trade - Daily Nation (Ali Hussein)
>>   2. Fwd:Deloitte Annual Graduate Recruitment 2017 (Gakiria)
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>> *From: *Ali Hussein <ali at hussein.me.ke>
>> *Subject: **Re: [kictanet] [isoc_ke] Govt to start phone tapping in war
>> on counterfeit trade - Daily Nation*
>> *Date: *17 February 2017 at 13:01:03 EAT
>> *To: *KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
>> *Cc: *"Alwala, Rachel" <Alwala at ca.go.ke>, CPA <CPA at ca.go.ke>
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>> Rachel, Wambua
>>
>> Thank you for your prompt response. However, other than take your word
>> for it it would also be prudent for the Telcos (Safaricom, Orange, Airtel)
>> to also let us know their thoughts on this without fear of being victimized.
>>
>> Steve? Anyone from Orange here with authority to speak? How about Airtel?
>>
>> *Ali Hussein*
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>> Sent from my iPad
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>> On 17 Feb 2017, at 10:02 AM, Alwala, Rachel via kictanet <
>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
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>> Dear listers,
>>
>> We are aware about the misleading reports in the media. The Authority
>> will address the media shortly to clarify and explain how the system
>> works.  There is no infringement of privacy. As a matter of fact, no
>> information leaves the MNOs. Instead the system queries the databases
>> (whitelist, type approved devices etc) to determine the genuineness of a
>> device before service is given. What part of that is infringement of
>> privacy?
>>
>> We will share the statement with you to help all of you understand. No
>> one needs to be instilled with fear that is generated by parties with
>> vested interests. we want to eliminate illegal telecoms traffic through SIM
>> boxing, counterfeit devices, substandard devices etc, for your good as the
>> public. Not the other way as portrayed in the media.
>>
>> Rachel
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
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>> On Feb 17, 2017, at 09:43, Grace B via kictanet <
>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
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>> But on what legal basis is the phone tapping being done?
>> The closest connection I can see to the issue of counterfeit devices is
>> the Type Approval Regulations, 2010.
>> If this is the basis, how can subsidiary legislation be used to limit a
>> right like privacy?
>> Could CA clarify on what basis this is happening???
>> On 16 Feb 2017 8:02 p.m., "Ali Hussein via isoc" <isoc at lists.my.co.ke>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Listers
>>>
>>> From Tuesday, the government wants to be allowed to listen to your
>>> calls, read your texts and review your mobile money transactions.
>>>
>>> The government, through the Communications Authority of Kenya, has
>>> ordered mobile phone companies to allow it to tap their computers.
>>>
>>> Read on:-
>>> http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Government-likely-to-start-phon
>>> e-tapping/1056-3816372-m5vnfx/index.html
>>>
>>> *Ali Hussein*
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