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2:03 am on August 12, 2016 · igf (240), kenya (21)

WEBCAST TODAY: Kenya Internet Governance Forum #kigf #igf

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livestreamToday Friday 12 August 2016, the 2016 Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) will be held in Nairobi. This year’s event has a simple format – five discussions will examine in depth these topics: Internet Governance in Kenya; Blockchain & Mobile Money; Internet and Elections; Access to Local OTT Content; Cybersecurity and Child Online Protection. The KIGF’s outcomes will feed into the Global IGF in Guadalajara Mexico in December 2016 which has the theme “Enabling Inclusive and Sustainable Growth.” The Kenya event, which is sold out, will be webcast live on the Internet Society Livestream Channel 2.

What: 2016 Kenya Internet Governance Forum
Where: Nairobi, Kenya
When: Friday 12 August 2016 9am-4:30pm | 0600-1330 UTC
Agenda: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kenya-igf-2016-tickets-26819331342
Webcast: https://livestream.com/internetsociety2/kigf
Twitter: #kigf – https://twitter.com/hashtag/KIGF
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenyaIGF/


5:29 am on June 6, 2016 · africa (115), botswana (4), kathy brown (16), kenya (21), michuki mwangi (5), uganda (9)

WEBCAST TODAY: @KathrynCBrown @InternetSociety Connected Women at #aisbotswana #AIS16 #womenintech #shinethelight

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Connected WomenToday Monday June 5 2016 the Internet Society will present a session “Connected Women” at the African Internet Summit 2016 in Gaborone, Botswana. The Connected Women event will explore how we can all work together to overcome cultural barriers and promote greater involvement of women developing and utilising Internet technology across Africa. It will be centered on shining the light on Africa’s digital trailblazers; celebrating the success of African women and men who have brought about significant change through their work in ICT and promoting open dialogue amongst participants in the room. Speakers: Evelyn Namara, Founder & CTO, Innovate Uganda; Dorcas Muthoni, Founder & CEO, OpenWorld Ltd (Kenya);  Agang Ditlhogo, Co-Founder, The Clicking Generation (Botswana); Michuki Mwangi, Regional Development Manager – Africa & Middle East, Internet Society. Moderator: Kathryn Brown, President & CEO, Internet Society. The session will be webcast on the Internet Society Livestream Channel.


Watch on Livestream: https://livestream.com/internetsociety/connectedwomen/

3:50 am on July 31, 2015 · igf (240), isoc-ke (6), kenya (21)

WEBCAST NOW: Kenya Internet Governance Forum #kigf2015

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kigf2015Today Friday 31 July 2015 the 5th Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) is underway in Nairobi. This year’s theme is “Evolution of Internet Governance: Empowering Sustainable Development”.  The Kenya IGF is a unique platform for all stakeholders to openly exchange perspectives and concerns on key issues that may affect the future of the Internet for millions of Kenyans. The Tenth Annual Global IGF Meeting, with the same theme, will be convened by the United Nations and is scheduled to take place in João Pessoa, Brazil, on 10-13 November 2015. It is in line with this that every year, the Kenya IGF is organized in partnership with stakeholders to address key Internet issues, and outcomes will feed into the Global IGF. There is a live webcast of today’s meeting on the Internet Society Livestream Channel. Nairobi is UTC+3, 7 hours ahead of NYC time.

What: Kenya Internet Governance Forum
Where: Nairobi
When: Friday 31 July 2015 08:30am-6:00pm EAT | 05:30-1500 UTC | 01:30-1100 EDT
Programme: http://kenyaigf.or.ke/index.php/about-kigf/kigf-programme
Webcast: https://livestream.com/internetsociety/keigf15
Twitter: #kigf2015

6:11 am on July 6, 2015 · africa (115), africa dns forum (5), isoc (164), kenya (21)

WEBCAST: Africa DNS Forum underway in Nairobi #africadnsforum #ICANN @internetsociety

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Africa DNS ForumThe 2015 Africa Domain Name System Forum is underway held at the Sarova Pan Afric Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya from July 6-8 2015. The Africa Domain Name System Forum is an annual open event for stakeholders in the domain name industry in Africa. The forum enables registries, registrars and other stakeholder in Africa to share experiences, interact and learn from each other about the domain name system. The Forum is being webcast live via the Internet Society Livestream Channel. Nairobi is UTC+3 = 7 hours ahead of NYC.

What: Africa Domain Name System Forum 2015
Where: Sarova Pan Afric Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
When: July 6-8 2015
Agenda: http://aftld.org/events/?_sfwCOM=Event:Show;233050&pg=233105
Webcast: https://livestream.com/internetsociety/africadnsforum
Twitter: #africadnsforum
Facebook: #africadnsforum

4:08 am on July 3, 2014 · africa (115), igf (240), isoc-ke (6), kenya (21)

WEBCAST NOW: Kenya Internet Governance Forum #kenyaigf #governance #ig #igf

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Kenya IGF

Kenya IGF Today Thursday 3 July 2014 the 5th Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) is underway in Nairobi. This year’s theme is “Connecting Counties for Enhanced Multistakeholder Internet Governance”. The KIGF provides stakeholders drawn from the Government, Private Sector, Civil Society, Academia and the Internet Community with an opportunity to increase their understanding of ICT and Internet Governance issues that are pertinent to the country. By correlating these issues with socio-economic, political, culture and development will strengthen the Internet Governance community of practice evolving in the East African region. Remote participation is available via webex, and there is a live webcast via the Internet Society Chapters Channel. Nairobi is UTC+3, 7 hours ahead of NYC time.

What: Kenya Internet Governance Forum
Where: Nairobi
When: Thursday 3 July 2014 08:30am-6:00pm EAT | 05:30-1500 UTC | 01:30-1100 EDT
Programme: http://kenyaigf.or.ke/index.php/about-kigf/kigf-programme
Webcast: http://bit.ly/isoctv
Webex: http://kenyaigf.or.ke/index.php/log-in-to-remote-participation
Twitter: #kenyaigf

1:13 am on May 27, 2014 · Burundi (1), east africa (2), Ethiopia (7), internet freedom (81), kenya (21), Rwanda (2), Tanzania and Uganda (1)

REPORT: State of Internet Freedoms in East Africa 2014 @cipesaug #netfreedom

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State of Internet Freedoms in East Africa 2014

State of Internet Freedoms in East Africa 2014On May 23 2014 the Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) launched The State of Internet Freedoms in East Africa research report which is an investigation into the policies and practices defining internet freedom in East Africa, specifically Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda over the period 2010 to April 2014.

The report comes up with a number of specific recommendations for regulatory reform to protect user freedom, and also suggests an education program amongst regulators and others on the primacy of usercentricity and transparency in fostering a thriving network, with the consequent economic and social benefits.

Also on May 23, full day conference in Kampala, Uganda discussed the report. Unfortunately,to our knowledge, there is no recording available.

1:21 am on July 26, 2013 · governance (62), igf (240), isoc-ke (6), kenya (21), kigf (1), webcast (110)

WEBCAST TODAY: Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2013 #kigf13 #igf #governance

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Kenya IGF 2013

Kenya IGF 2013Today, July 26 2013 the 4th Kenya Internet Governance Forum ( will take place in Nairobi. The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) provides stakeholders drawn from the Government, Private Sector, Civil Society, Academia and the Internet Community with an opportunity to increase their understanding of ICT and Internet Governance issues that are pertinent to the country. By correlating these issues with socio-economic, political, culture and development will strengthen the Internet Governance community of practice evolving in the East African region. Remote participation is available via webex, and the event will be webcast live the Internet Society Chapters webcast channel.

What: Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2013
Where: Strathmore University Business School, Nairobi Kenya
When: July 26 2013 8am-5pm EAT | 0500-1400 UTC | 0100-1000 EDT
Agenda: http://www.kenyaigf.or.ke/index.php/about-kigf/kigf-programme
Webcast: http://www.livestream.com/internetsocietychapters
Webex: web link
Twitter: #kigf13

10:14 am on July 19, 2013 · broadband (121), broadband plan (5), kenya (21)

Kenya announces National Broadband Strategy #Kenya #broadband

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Kenya

KenyaNext Wednesday 23 July 2013 the Kenyan Government will launch its National Broadband Strategy (NBS).

The NBS is a major component in ‘Vision 2030‘, a plan that seeks to provide Kenyan citizens with a lifestyle that is equivalent to that of a newly industrialized country. In 2013 Vision 2030, launched in 2008, is undergoing a re-invigoration by the administration of newly-elected President Uhuru Kenyatta. The strategy recognizes the requirements of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 that provides for information access to all citizens as a basic right, with a stated goal “Broadband connectivity that is always on and that delivers a minimum of 5mbps to homes and businesses for high speed access to voice, data, video and applications for development.”

The following diagrams give greater detail:
Kenya NBS

The NBS includes a list of 10 principles that include universal and open access, competition over shared resources, transparency, and the right to interconnect. Building and transportation regulations will be adapted to cater to infrastructure needs. Technical education will be enhanced down to the primary school level. Recognizing the need for local content as an adoption driver, Government agencies will digitize and make available their information, two “neutral” national data centers will be established, and a system of incubators promoted. The cost of the NBS is estimated at a little over $3bn USD.

  • Draft: http://www.cck.go.ke/links/consultations/current_consultations/The_National_Broadband_Strategy_.pdf
1:58 am on December 19, 2012 · africa (115), isoc-ke (6), kenya (21), webcast (110)

WEBCAST TODAY: ISOC Kenya launch event: 1st Annual Internet Forum #isoc_kelaunch #Kenya @InternetSociety

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isoc_kenya Today Wednesday December 19 2012 the Internet Society’s newly formed Kenya Chapter (ISOC KE) is holding its launch event – the 1st Annual Internet Forum in Nairobi. The forum’s dual theme is “Celebrating 20 Years of The Internet Society Globally – The Status and Future of The Internet in Kenya”. The event is being webcast live on the Internet Society Chapters Channel. Nairobi is UTC+3, thus 8 hours ahead of NYC.

What: ISOC Kenya launch event: 1st Annual Internet Forum
Where: Bishop Magua Centre, Ngong Road, Nairobi
When: Wednesday December 19 2012 0800–1630 EAT | 0500-1330 UTC | 0000-0830 EST
Agenda: http://isoc-ny.org/isoc-ke/ISOC_KE_Launch_Event.pdf
Webcast: http://www.livestream.com/internetsocietychapters
Twitter: #isoc_kelaunch

2:33 am on July 17, 2012 · igf (240), isoc-ke (6), kenya (21), wcit (19)

WEBCAST: 2012 East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EA-IGF) #eaigf #igf

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ea-igfThe 2012 East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EA-IGF) begins today. A live webcast from Nairobi is live now on the Internet Society Chapters Webcasting Channel. The 5th such annual event, the EA-IGF is a two day conference covering a wide range of Internet Governance issues issues including WCIT & ITRs, Consumer organization, E-Government, ICANN matters, Intermediary Liability, and the future of the Internet. The webcast should also work on mobile devices.

What: 2012 East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EA-IGF)
When: Tue/Wed July 17-18 2012 8am-4.30pm EAT | 0500-1330 UTC | 0100-0930 EDT
Where: Jacaranda Hotel, Nairobi
Programme: http://www.eaigf.or.ke/files/5th_EAIGF_Programme_July_17_18_2012.pdf
Webcast: http://www.livestream.com/internetsocietychapters
Twitter: #eaigf