[kictanet] Polite Reminder - Call for Input: Kenya IGF 2017

Wed Jun 14 09:52:25 EAT 2017

Thank you all. Let's keep the suggestions coming in. Feel free to input on
the Google doc or on this thread.

Victor

On 14 Jun 2017 08:32, "Ronald Ojino via kictanet" <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> Dear Victor,
> It would be very interesting to get it from IEBC on the
> reliability/security/robustness/usability of their systems. Taking note
> that it is quite hard for kenyans to use the IEBC website perform basic
> functions like applying for the recently advertised vacancies. Are we
> expecting a repeat of 2013 elections where the VBR kits kept failing? What
> measures have they put in place?
> I would also like to to hear from social network reps e.g
> Facebook/Whatsapp on the issue of fake news in the Kenyan elections.
> Regards,
> R.Ojino
>
> On Tue, Jun 13, 2017 at 11:42 PM, Grace Mutung'u via kictanet <
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>
>> Hi Victor,
>> I would very much be interested in a discussion on Internet shutdown(s)
>> in Kenya in the upcoming election- their possibility, legal basis, actors
>> etc. I would hope to hear from the regulator, NCIC, Safaricom, LSK and
>> users on their view about shutdowns. It would also be great to hear from
>> the Af* community on the outcome of the anti-shutdown proposal that was
>> considered during the recently concluded Africa Internet Summit.
>> Looking forward,
>>
>> 2017-06-13 16:46 GMT+03:00 Victor Kapiyo via kictanet <
>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>:
>>
>>> Dear Listers,
>>>
>>> Kindly see the email below from the KIGF MAG requesting for your input
>>> to propose topics for the 2017 Kenya IGF.
>>>
>>> Kindly share your input in the document linked below:
>>>
>>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uSCfkuKS6ZCoyUWErH1HQggG
>>> lkdAZyZKs7Cp0U1fqJk/edit?usp=sharing
>>>
>>> Kind regards,
>>>
>>> *Victor Kapiyo*
>>> MAG
>>>
>>>
>>> On 9 June 2017 at 14:50, Victor Kapiyo <vkapiyo at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Greetings Listers,
>>>>
>>>> The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) is an annual meeting that
>>>> brings together various stakeholder groups to dialogue on ICT and Internet
>>>> policy. While the discussions give soft policy outcomes, KIGF is a
>>>> knowledge sharing platform that informs and inspires policy actors in both
>>>> the public and private sectors. The national forum also feeds into the
>>>> regional and global IGFs through a chain of reporting and representation to
>>>> the regional and global IGFs to ensure a bottom up Internet policy
>>>> development processes and a strong link between global internet policies
>>>> and the national one. This year, the meeting shall be held on the 6 July
>>>> 2017 at the Laico Hotel, Nairobi.
>>>>
>>>> On behalf of the local Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG), we'd be
>>>> interested to hear your views on the topics that you think ought to be
>>>> discussed during this year's KIGF17.
>>>>
>>>> To enable us track them, kindly share them in the format below:
>>>>
>>>> *a) Proposed topic(s):*
>>>>
>>>> *E.g. Positive Social media use during elections*
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> *b) Why the topic is important or relevant:*
>>>>
>>>> *E.g. We have the general election in August and since social media is
>>>> playing a key role in public engagement and expression during the
>>>> elections, it would be important to discuss the potential risk for abuse or
>>>> shutdowns and make recommendations to encourage positive social media use. *
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> *c) Proposed speakers (if any):*
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> *E.g. Would wish to hear from an MP, NCIC, BAKE, or Facebook*
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> We are working on a tight schedule, but we'll be happy to receive your
>>>> feedback by the *14 June 2017*.
>>>>
>>>> We shall then compile your input and prepare the topics for the pre-IGF
>>>> online discussion scheduled for 19 - 23 June and the final IGF Programme.
>>>> We'll also get in touch with the proposed speakers to bring them into the
>>>> room.
>>>>
>>>> Here's the Kenya IGF 2016 Report
>>>> <http://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/index.php?q=filedepot_download/3568/213> for
>>>> your review.
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>>
>>>> *Victor Kapiyo*
>>>> Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP*
>>>> Advocate of the High Court of Kenya & Commissioner for Oaths
>>>> *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi | **Web:
>>>> www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke> *
>>>> ====================================================
>>>>
>>>> *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig
>>>> Ziglar*
>>>>
>>>
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> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
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