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

Mon Feb 20 15:07:59 EAT 2017

Dear Listers ,

The High Court has suspended the installation of the system.

https://twitter.com/citizentvkenya/status/833638985205444609

Kind regards,

Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu
Advocate-FinTech and ICT Policy

On 20 Feb 2017 14:57, "Nanjira Sambuli via kictanet" <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> On that note, Wachira Maina's observations here are spot on, and speak to
> the wider distrust we have of "tech systems" being deployed:
>
> http://newafricanmagazine.com/unrepentant-autocrats-
> sacrament-franchise/#sthash.0Y551mkZ.dpuf
>
> Regards,
> Nanjira.
>
> Sent on the move.
>
> On 20 Feb 2017, at 14:04, Walubengo J <jwalu at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> @Kentice,
>
> Mobile phones (with specialised encrypted software) is indeed what is used
> in the election Results Transmission Systems (RTS). So to that extent,
> Mutemi is not too far-fetched.
>
> HOWEVER, where  @Mutemi begins to be far-fetched is when he imagines any
> political party worth its salt would hack and doctor the content what is
> being transmitted as election results. Doctoring that wont help since the
> results sms that is send is a reflection of what is on the hard-copy tally
> sheets (Form 35/36).
>
> Such a hack is not sustainable and therefore not worth investing in since
> the hard-copy figures will easily expose the hack.
>
> walu.
> NB: there are better,  easier and fruitful hacks one can invest in, like
> ensuring the RTS does not work in the first place :-)
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Kentice Tikolo via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> *To:* jwalu at yahoo.com
> *Cc:* Kentice Tikolo <ktikolo at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Monday, February 20, 2017 10:08 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Govt to start phone tapping in war on
> counterfeit trade
>
> 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)
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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?
>
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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
>
> 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/G overnment-likely-to-start-phon
> e-tapping/1056-3816372-m5vnfx/ index.html
> <http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Government-likely-to-start-phone-tapping/1056-3816372-m5vnfx/index.html>
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