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<body>Thanks Rachael for sharing this statement.<br><br>The statement notes that <i>"All mobile operators will be required to connect to the DMS and ensure that blacklisted devices do not access mobile services. This process was initiated with the understanding of the operators through a consultative process from the conceptualization stage." <b> </b></i><b>Is there more than meets the eye?</b> Why would operators then not support a process that commenced with their understanding and in which they participated? We need honestly here. <br><br>Further, in an article carried by the Daily Nation today, CA seems to be taking a hard line stance or should I say showing some intolerance/ impatience? See below an excerpt:<br><br><b>Monitoring of mobile phone networks to take effect - agency says</b><br><p></p><br><p><i>"Defending the Device Management System (DMS), Communication Authority Director-General Francis Wangusi said he would not stop its implementation,<b> not even for public consultation.</b></i></p><p></p><p></p><i><br></i><p><i>Mr Wangusi said the DMS had been in the works for almost a year and that consultation with mobile operators was sufficient."</i></p><br>Kenya's 2010 Constitution provides for public participation but this article seems to be suggesting that according to CA, selective participation makes things right? This issue of monitoring will involve the public and therefore is of public interest. Operators are meant to facilitate the process. This system therefore need some form of vetting and CA which has been known to engage needs to uphold this value and continue consulting. <br><br>http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Agency-to-proceed-with-communication-surveillance-plan/1056-3817532-lvjbez/index.html<br><br><p></p><br><br>Best regards<br><br><br>Githaiga, Grace<br><br><br><br>On Friday, 17-02-2017 at 14:31 Alwala, Rachel via kictanet wrote:<br><blockquote>Hello Listers. <br><br>Please see the statement from CA regarding the Device Management System that is under deployment. We hope listers shall objectively engage and seek to understand what the regulator is doing in the interest of the public. Media reports on this were misleading, but be rest assured we shall continue to engage all stakeholders so that they can be in full picture.<br><br>Regards,<br><br>Rachel<br><br><br>_______________________________________________<br>kictanet mailing list<br><a>kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke</a><br><a target="_blank">https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet</a><br>Twitter: <a target="_blank">http://twitter.com/kictanet</a><br>Facebook: <a target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet</a>/<br><br>Unsubscribe or change your options at <a target="_blank">https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ggithaiga%40kictanet.or.ke</a><br><br>The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.<br><br>KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.</blockquote><br><p>Co-Convenor<br>Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet)<br>Twitter:@ggithaiga<br>Tel: 254722701495<br>Skype: gracegithaiga<br>Alternate email: <a>ggithaiga@hotmail.com</a><br>Linkedin: <a target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga</a><br>www.kictanet.or.ke<br><br>"Change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged and come together to demand it. I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama.</p><br></body></html>