Re: [Community-Discuss] Fwd: DEFAMATION AGAINST MR. LU HENG :-/

are spectators and watch with amusement or dismay depending on which side they silently support. Such is the nature of communities. Life goes on! Happy 2022 you all! Regards *Ali Hussein* Fintech | Digital Transformation Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http

Re: [Community-Discuss] Message of Condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Serge Kabwika Ilunga

Oh my! May the Good Lord rest his soul in eternal peace and give his family solace. Ali Hussein Fintech | Digital Transformation +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, ther

Re: [Community-Discuss] [members-discuss] Update on legal case

-critical. Light has a way of removing all crawling things out of the shadows and into the light. The Board's Fiduciary Responsibility has never been more important than ever. *Ali Hussein* Digital Transformation Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http

Re: [Community-Discuss] [members-discuss] Update on legal case

this! and let's address the elephant in the room. Everything else is a sideshow. *Ali Hussein* Digital Transformation Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> Any infor

Re: [Community-Discuss] More stolen AFRINIC legacy blocks

://www.forbes.com/sites/danalexander/2020/09/11/trumps-businesses-raked-in-19-billion-of-revenue-during-his-first-three-years-in-office/ Ali Hussein Digital Transformation +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeated

Re: [Community-Discuss] Notice to all the legacy netblocks holders in AfriNIC

Great to see Afrinic finally taking action to curb this behavior. Ali Hussein Digital Transformation +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a

Re: [Community-Discuss] Operational Matters

Mark Thanks for your clarifications. We are on the same page. Regards *Ali Hussein* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> Any information of a personal nature exp

Re: [Community-Discuss] Operational Matters

from this. One last point. The chairperson of a board is supposed to represent the board in such matters. Not the CEO. This MUST be made clear. Board matters are Board matters. He/she is First Among Equals. Regards *Ali Hussein* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn:

Re: [Community-Discuss] Operational Matters

responsibility requires that from time to time they address issues pertaining to their role. The board chair usually represents them on this. Regards Ali Hussein +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeated

Re: [Community-Discuss] [rpd] Intelligence for AIS-19 Kampala No 1

Badru If you read my mail carefully I made some assumptions on perceptions. The conversations going on here don't elicit confidence. Am I far fetched in my thinking? Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo Link

Re: [Community-Discuss] [rpd] Intelligence for AIS-19 Kampala No 1

to accuse each other or jointly find a solution? Will Afrinic collapse on our watch? *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim>

Re: [Community-Discuss] Raising concerns

://work.qz.com/1313072/read-netflix-ceo-reed-hastings-memo-about-the-firing-of-pr-chief-jonathan-friedland-for-using-the-n-word/ Ali Hussein Principal AHK & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we r

Re: [Community-Discuss] Cotonou Meeting

Governance. Let her/him do a thorough audit of the structures. Let them then present to the Board/Community with a way forward. That is my solution. Everything else, in my humble opinion will be like trying to treat cancer with aspirin. Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & Associates* Tel:

Re: [Community-Discuss] Cotonou Meeting

Andrew We can agree to disagree. I don't dispute the problems. I don't think anyone does. What I dispute is the method. This is not how we build community. As Africans, if there is something wrong in the village, you don't burn the village... Is all I'm saying.. *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK

Re: [Community-Discuss] Cotonou Meeting

that things are not right at Afrinic. What you and I disagree on is the process of how to correct it. We must do it with maturity, decorum and respect of each other. All of which is sorely lacking at the moment. Ali Hussein Principal AHK & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-

Re: [Community-Discuss] Cotonou Meeting

ing members. Afrinic is much more than paying members! Afrinic is about the very Internet Ecosystem in the co​ntinent. Let us be circumspect lest we kill the baby with the bath water. ​Regards​ *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim

Re: [Community-Discuss] Board update on Governance Committee report

dvised. There are better ways of addressing these issues. With sobriety and a sense of collective responsibility. AFRINIC is a critical player in the ICT Ecosystem in Africa. ​Let us not throw the baby out with the bath water.. Regards​ *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & Associates* Tel: +254

Re: [Community-Discuss] Allegation of Harassment

Why is the community continuing to speculate on this issue when it is already being dealt with by a committee of the board? Do we not have confidence in the process? And if not is there a better way? Let's not second guess the team guys.. *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & Associates*

Re: [Community-Discuss] Allegation of Harassment

, the community and the institution we are a part of. I humbly request we stop this back and forth and let the committee working on this do its work and report back to the community. Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-

Re: [Community-Discuss] [members-discuss] Allegation of Harassment

the timetable. I believe Lucky has articulated this well. Let us give the team space to do their work. What we are currently doing continuing to speculate and infer will just impede their work. Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim S

Re: [Community-Discuss] Complaint from staff member

. Justice must not only be done but be seen to be done and with speed. Regards Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is n

Re: [Community-Discuss] Complaint from staff member

of that Committee must issue a statement. There are clear procedures to follow in a well defined Corporate Governance environment. Regards Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We

Re: [Community-Discuss] Complaint from staff member

for the investigating team. 4. Findings to be made public and recommended action. This or a variation of this could work well to appease the community and other stakeholders. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin

Re: [Community-Discuss] Complaint from staff member

in the organization. They have a fiduciary responsibility to uphold the organization’s mandate and good name. At this point there is a huge risk that needs to really be managed well. Regards Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn:

Re: [Community-Discuss] No Update from AFRINIC HR and Administration since 2015

These are very serious allegations. Whatever the outcome the potential damage to the organisation and the community is real. There are no winners here. I urge the Board to act with haste to mitigate this risk. Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & Associates* Tel: +254 713 60

Re: [Community-Discuss] Removal of a director

. Regards Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad > On 19

Re: [Community-Discuss] Enquiries/clarification

and what the Board can and cannot share. *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Ch

Re: [Community-Discuss] Board-Community Engagement

, simple communication and delegation. I'm sure we have strong leadership which can navigate this. After all we don't want them to 'die by email' :-) Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim

Re: [Community-Discuss] AFRINIC Board meets the ICANN Board

Sunday Great that such a meeting was held. If only I could have been a 'fly on the wall' during the meeting.. :-) Regards Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We ar

Re: [Community-Discuss] Questions about transparency

current realities and if there isn't one maybe it's time to have one? Regards Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is n

Re: [Community-Discuss] AFRINIC Annual Financial Statements 2016

. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad > On 17 Jun 2017,

Re: [Community-Discuss] [AFRINIC-Announce] AFRINIC Annual Financial Statements 2016

Absolutely. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad > On

Re: [Community-Discuss] [AFRINIC-Announce] AFRINIC Annual Financial Statements 2016

Noah We are saying the same thing. Mine is to just remind us of the slippery slop of engaging the Chair of the Board in operational matters. I've also said that there may be a flaw (key word being 'may') in the way executive responds to queries. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associ

Re: [Community-Discuss] [AFRINIC-Announce] AFRINIC Annual Financial Statements 2016

of the organization. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad &

Re: [Community-Discuss] Questions about transparency

' status? :-) Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad &

Re: [Community-Discuss] Questions about transparency

/sustainabilityreport_2016.pdf Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad > On 5 J

Re: [Community-Discuss] Questions about transparency

was spent, how much, what was the impact, who received it etc. That in my humble opinion is the best policy. Let us err on the side of too much information as opposed to too little information. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo Link

Re: [Community-Discuss] [rpd] Controversial anti-shutdown policy discussed at RIPE

@Walu What, pray is *Legitimate Aim*'? :-) *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing

Re: [Community-Discuss] [rpd] Controversial anti-shutdown policy discussed at RIPE

where shut downs maybe be necessary. However, mechanisms MUST be put in place from the onset to justify such. And this must be a Multi- Stakeholder Consensus Building Mechanism where NATIONAL SECURITY is truly in jeopardy. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twi

Re: [Community-Discuss] [rpd] Controversial anti-shutdown policy discussed at RIPE

a commitment from the Communication Authority that there will be no Internet Shutdown. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is n

Re: [Community-Discuss] Bylaws changes

an informed decision on how to proceed. The second point might seem to be in conflict with the first but it's actually not because Afrinic's health should be the concern of every constituent of Afrinic. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-

Re: [Community-Discuss] [NomCom2016] Call for Nominations - AFRINIC Governance Committee (GC) Members

Mark Any particular reason that this call for nominations is announced today and closing tomorrow? Or is this just a reminder and the call went out much earlier? Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin

Re: [Community-Discuss] Liquid Telecom warns of looming address shortage - Daily Nation

Andrew Thank you so much for that informative response. So let's paint a scenario. Say, v4 exhausts in say 3 years. What are the implications for the continent esp those who will not have migrated? Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype:

[Community-Discuss] Liquid Telecom warns of looming address shortage - Daily Nation

we move the needle faster? Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113 ___ Community-Discuss mailing list Community-Discuss@afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/community-discuss

Re: [Community-Discuss] AFRINIC Council of Elders

Marcus I'd agree with you. The best policy to deal with matters like this would be to dispense with them post-haste. In the spirit of this I think we need to acknowledge the Chair's commitment to address this issue at the earliest. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 60

Re: [Community-Discuss] How to mesure performance of afrinic board

individual board members but haven't come across one yet..:-) Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else

Re: [Community-Discuss] How to mesure performance of afrinic board

in place such reviews? And how are they structured? Are they public documents we can access? Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "Discovery