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

Mon Feb 20 13:54:32 EAT 2017

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Ali Hussein
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> On 20 Feb 2017, at 1:08 PM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>>> 
>>>> Delegate-at-Large, Global Alliance for PR & Communication Management
>>>> Board
>>>> 
>>>> Strategic PR & Communications Consultant
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Regina Brett
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 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)
>>>>  2. Fwd:Deloitte Annual Graduate Recruitment 2017 (Gakiria)
>>>> 
>>>> 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>
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 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
>>>> 
>>>> Principal
>>>> 
>>>> Hussein & Associates
>>>> 
>>>> +254 0713 601113
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>> 
>>>> "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a
>>>> habit."  ~ Aristotle
>>>> 
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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:
>>>> 
>>>> 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
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Ali Hussein
>>>> 
>>>> Principal
>>>> 
>>>> Hussein & Associates
>>>> 
>>>> +254 0713 601113
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim
>>>> 
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