[kictanet] Govt to start phone tapping in war on counterfeittrade

Mon Feb 20 13:08:17 EAT 2017

Hi all,

Valid issues being raised. It might be a good idea to have a town hall
meeting to discuss this issues since there seems to be a lot of
misunderstanding. Is this something CA would be willing to consider?
Rachel or Wambua? Considering the contribution of the Internet to the
Gross Domestic product and the role of trust in ensuring uptake of
Internet and telecommunication services it would be worth clearing the
air and ensuring that we do what is right for the country and the
sector. I am sure this is something KICTANET can coordinate.

Regards

On 2/20/17, Nanjira Sambuli via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
> Not to mention that COFEK also claim they weren't consulted.
> Public trust of both govt and Telcos here is compromised. And it's up to CA
> especially to clear the air by proactive communication, not just chiming in
> when public fears have been stoked.
>
> It can't be emphasised enough, it's an election year. Fears -unfounded or
> not- are easily stoked.
>
> Additionally, as someone mentioned, CA needs to explain further the
> "surveillance" equipment it is supposedly deploying. What will be monitored
> etc. I refer to https://twitter.com/ninanjira/status/819809470544953344
>
>
> Regards,
> Nanjira.
>
> Sent on the move.
>
>> On 20 Feb 2017, at 11:01, Andrew G <andy.geezke at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Another look at the whole scenario, would be that the entire issue has
>> been "politicised" by the telco's since they know the potential impact on
>> their commercials. A lot of Kenyans use the chinese fakes, and as such a
>> lot of the cariers traffic passes through these "fakes". Could it be that
>> genuinely CA is looking at a purely device focussed and not user content?
>> Consider that the "breaking news" was as a result of leaks by the telco's
>> on the letter sent by the CA and it's requirement of them. I think this is
>> also potentially a valid twist to the narrative. That being said, the onus
>> is on the CA as a public body to show beyond doubt their intentions are
>> not malicious.
>>
>>> On Mon, Feb 20, 2017 at 10:54 AM, awatila--- via kictanet
>>> <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>> Far fetched on not, the point is that the move by CA has created so much
>>> fear in the citizenry.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I would be interested with a response from CA on the issues raised by the
>>> kenya human rights commission on the phone tapping
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Best Regards,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Alex
>>>
>>> #MobilePrivacyIsMyRight
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> From: Kentice Tikolo via kictanet
>>> Sent: Monday, February 20, 2017 10:09 AM
>>> To: awatila at yahoo.co.uk
>>> Cc: Kentice Tikolo
>>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Govt to start phone tapping in war on
>>> counterfeittrade
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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:
>>>
>>> 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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>>>   1. Re: [isoc_ke] Govt to start phone tapping in war on
>>>      counterfeit trade - Daily Nation (Ali Hussein)
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>>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [isoc_ke] Govt to start phone tapping in war on
>>> counterfeit trade - Daily Nation
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>>> Date: 17 February 2017 at 13:01:03 EAT
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>>> To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
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>>> Cc: "Alwala, Rachel" <Alwala at ca.go.ke>, CPA <CPA at ca.go.ke>
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>>> Rachel, Wambua
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>>>
>>> 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?
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>>> On 17 Feb 2017, at 10:02 AM, Alwala, Rachel via kictanet
>>> <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>> On Feb 17, 2017, at 09:43, Grace B via kictanet
>>> <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>>
>>> 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-phone-tapping/1056-3816372-m5vnfx/index.html
>>>
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