[kelvinndmo/ke-accountability] Kill the Kenya Robotics And Artificial Intelligence Society Bill, 2023 (Issue #49)
the discussion: creativesgarage.org/aike-report-2024
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On Thursday, July 11, 2024, Maryanne Njuguna via KICTANet <
[email protected]> wrote:
> Hello world
> “The principal aim of this Bill is to facilitate the provision of secure,
> proficient, and
> high-performing ICT services in the country.” *I wanna triple quote*
> Let’s start with clause 27. For you to utilize the ICT resources you need
> accreditation and only after payment of a fee. Let’s take a moment.
> Tech thrives on skills and skills are sharpened day in and day out, would
> you agree?
>
> Degrees have been earned but skills have been helping us foster innovation
> solving key pain points we face.
> Would clause 27 (1) limit talent, innovation, and growth in the tech
> space?
> The ICT authorities will have the authority to impose standards and codes
> of conduct, there might be an abuse of power because 29 (1)(b) clearly
> states your accreditation will be suspended if one “has conducted business
> in a manner that is detrimental to the interest of a public entity.”
> What manner is this? Any manner that is not in their interest?
>
> Looks like a confinement that’s being created to tame the wind. Is it
> possible?
>
> Join us this Friday as we dive deep into the ICTA 2024 Bill and raise our
> voices.
>
> To ensure everyone’s voice is heard, fill in the Google form below with
> the clause you are addressing, the issue, and justification.
>
> forms.gle/ZAChqekXPnr9UKrr8
>
> ONE BILL at a time.
>
> Join us on X Friday at 7 PM
> x.com/i/spaces/1vAGROaZoQaJl
>
> Follow our X handle at @SCAnairobi and follow the conversation.
> x.com/SCAnairobi?t=WijBDRz6PVcIqPNLOGsi5g&s=09
>
> On Tue, 2 Jul 2024 at 21:42, Wainaina Mungai via KICTANet <
> [email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Agreed Mwendwa….
>>
>> We found that out after sharing the email from our impressive young
>> developers Kelvin Ndemo and Omwenga. I invited them to KICTANET for further
>> engagement on the Petition.
>>
>> I will share their emails for you to onboard them.
>>
>> Wainaina
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 2, 2024, 9:34 PM Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet <
>> [email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> There is no such bill as “Robotics And Artificial Intelligence Society
>>> Bill, 2023″ in parliament; although there is a petition which has not been
>>> considered by parliament yet. It is still in the Petition stage.
>>>
>>> Check the parliamentary petition tracker here
>>> www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2024-02/
>>> Petitions%20Tracker%20as%20at%20Friday%20%2C%20December%208%
>>> 2C%202023.pdf
>>>
>>> Petitions can be sent to the Clerk of the National Assembly individually
>>> or as a group.
>>>
>>> Best Regards,
>>> ______________________
>>> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya
>>> www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, 2 Jul 2024 at 19:16, Maryanne Njuguna via KICTANet <
>>> [email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Greetings,
>>>>
>>>> Last week on Friday, She Code Africa Nairobi hosted a Twitter space
>>>> reviewing the proposed bills, the AI & Robotics Bill and the ICT Bill.
>>>> It was an open online Baraza with Key stakeholders in the Tech Space,
>>>> practitioners, and Gen Z. We all agreed that we should push to kill these
>>>> bills before they kill the tech sector in Kenya. A report will be out soon
>>>> on the outcome of the conversation. We look forward to hosting more active
>>>> interactive public participation sessions to help us build a Kenya with a
>>>> Future.
>>>>
>>>> Feel free to follow us on our social media handles for updates and
>>>> progress.
>>>> x.com/SCAnairobi?t=Vy85eTBOZpDdtN5-3FdS7Q&s=08
>>>> or
>>>> x.com/NjugunaMs1?t=phTtFV5WGPnVn8ctsZPPqA&s=08
>>>>
>>>> If there is any working group on the Bills, kindly loop me in and lets
>>>> work together.
>>>>
>>>> Cheers
>>>> Maryanne.
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, 2 Jul 2024 at 18:09, Kelly O. Ogwoka via KICTANet <
>>>> [email protected]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> can someone create a whatsapp group and we can join.
>>>>> www.linkedin.com/in/kellyvine-091b04232/
>>>>>
>>>>> On Tue, Jul 2, 2024 at 5:46 PM Valarie Waswa via KICTANet <
>>>>> [email protected]> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Me too, kindly.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Happy to contribute my insights on the bill.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Valarie Waswa,Executive Director,*
>>>>>> *She Goes Digital | Website <www.shegoesdigitalke.org/>*
>>>>>> T: +254707059485 LinkedIn Profile
>>>>>> <www.linkedin.com/in/valarie-waswa-557298129>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> —- On Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:48:20 +0300 *
>>>>>> [email protected] <[email protected]> *
>>>>>> wrote —-
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If there is any group working on it, please loop me in.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, Jul 2, 2024, 1:18 PM Judith Owigar via KICTANet <
>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Any group working on a response to this bill?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Judith Adem Owigar
>>>>>> Web: www.judithowigar.com/ <judithowigar.com/>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>>>> change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. – Margaret
>>>>>> Mead
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Jul 1, 2024 at 7:19 PM Wainaina Mungai via KICTANet <
>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> FYI + Kictanet
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Jul 1, 2024, 7:09 PM Collins Omwenga <
>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Based on this tweet: x.com/kennedykwangari/
>>>>>> status/1807745595936838025
>>>>>>
>>>>>> There’s a need to prioritize killing the Kenya Robotics And
>>>>>> Artificial Intelligence Society Bill, 2023
>>>>>> the_kenya_robotics_and_artificial_intelligence_society_bill_2023.docx
>>>>>> (1).pdf
>>>>>> <github.com/user-attachments/files/16056272/the_kenya_robotics_and_artificial_intelligence_society_bill_2023.docx.1.pdf>
>>>>>>
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