April 2008 - KICTANet

Kenya ICT Board member quits amid controversy
by Rebecca Wanjiku 05 May '08

05 May '08

Kenya ICT Board member quits amid controversy Faced with perceptions of conflict of interest over Digital Villages projects, a member of the Kenya ICT Board has resigned. Peter Kimacia's resignation comes after several months of controversy over his involvement in the ICT Board and his role as the head of the Digital Villages Network (DVN), a public-private sector partnership. http://computerworld.co.ke/articles/2008/04/23/kenya-ict-board-member-quits… Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.

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Experts: Kenyan businesses unprepared for security attacks
by Rebecca Wanjiku 05 May '08

05 May '08

Experts: Kenyan businesses unprepared for security attacks The switch to more computerized information and processes has led to increased productivity and profits for many Kenyan companies, but information security has been neglected, according to IT experts in the country. Many companies in Kenya adopt high-tech hardware and software, but very few are fully investing in information security and frequent audits to identify vulnerabilities, according to John Gichuki, an information security and forensic auditor. http://computerworld.co.ke/articles/2008/04/28/experts-kenyan-businesses-un… Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.

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Leading technologist from Africa joins Internet Society staff
by Dorcas Muthoni 03 May '08

03 May '08

We are very proud of Michuki.. congratulations on this appointment. Keep flying the Kenyan flag high! * RESTON, VA, USA and GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - 30 April 2008 -* Michuki Mwangi, a leading figure in African Internet development and technical capacity building, has joined the staff of the Internet Society (ISOC) as Senior Education Manager. http://www.isoc.org/isoc/media/releases/080430pr.shtml -- Muthoni My Blog: http://rugongo.blogspot.com/ -------------------------------------------- Mahatma Gandhi once said:- First they ignore you, Then they laugh at you, Then they fight you, AND THEN YOU WIN!!!

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Kenya IXP reduces connectivity costs, Internet speeds
by Rebecca Wanjiku 30 Apr '08

30 Apr '08

Kenya IXP reduces connectivity costs, Internet speeds The cost of Internet connectivity in Kenya has been significantly reduced and speeds have improved since 2000 when the Kenya Internet Exchange Point (KIXP) was set up, according to a Wananchi Online executive. KIXP acts as a junction between multiple points of Internet presence. Local peers are able to directly connect to each other to exchange local Internet traffic. "About 20 to 30 percent of most ISP's traffic could be classified as 'local' within Kenya. Mostly, this might be e-mail traffic. International bandwidth costs about $5,000 per megabyte and the local megabyte costs about $500-1,000 -- it is a significant change," said Riyaz Bachani, chief technical officer of Wananchi. http://computerworld.co.ke/articles/2008/04/29/kenya-ixp-reduces-connectivi… Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.

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Account Manager
by Moses Kemibaro 30 Apr '08

30 Apr '08

Dotsavvy is looking to recruit an Account Manager to assume responsibility of managing service delivery to our clients as well as identifying new business opportunities. This position will entail the following responsibilities. - Acting as a principle business contact to a selection of our clients. - Taking ownership of client relationships - Responsible for identifying opportunities within client accounts sto improve customer service and minimize cost - Project co-ordination The skills required to be successful in the Account Manager position include the following: - Strong communication and influencing skills along with the ability to drive and co-ordinate projects. - Account management experience is essential - Direct operational experience within a ICT and/or marketing environment. - Flair for ICT and excellent presentation skills - Service orientation with a natural instinct to take ownership - 2+ years in operational and client management experience - Preferably Degree/Diploma level education (Equivalent as a result of work experience can be considered adequate). If you meet these criteria, kindly send your CV to jobs(a)dotsavvyafrica.com. The deadline for applications is 15th May 2008. ---

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Business Developer
by Moses Kemibaro 30 Apr '08

30 Apr '08

Dotsavvy is looking to recruit a Business Developer to assume the responsibility of generating new business for our offerings. This position will entail the following: - Generate new business for existing and prospective clients. - Identifying and developing opportunities. - Take part in varied, stimulating and challenging projects throughout East Africa - Work as part of an elite Business Development team - Be self motivated and a first class communicator with a professional and articulate manner. The key skills and experience required for the role of Business Developer include: - 2+ years sales and marketing experience. - University Degree or Diploma Level Education (or the equivalent in work experience) - Excellent sales skills, including experience of establishing need, objection handling, negotiation, closing - Superior proposal writing skills and the ability to make compelling business presentations. - A tenacious and organized approach to business development tasks. - Proven ability to build business relationships - Proven track record of working within a target driven environment and achieving these targets consistently - Commercial acumen - ICT literate. If you meet these criteria, kindly send your CV to jobs(a)dotsavvyafrica.com for consideration. The deadline for applications is 15th May 2008

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Graphic Designer
by Moses Kemibaro 30 Apr '08

30 Apr '08

A great opportunity has arisen for a Graphic Designer at Dotsavvy. You should have a good portfolio demonstrating creative flair. This should show examples of the following: . Excellent Layout and Typographical Skills . Interactive Flash Design . Corporate Design . Commercial Design The candidate would work within the production team covering a wide range of day to day activities. . Ability to articulate and communicate to client's creative concepts effectively and passionately . Take primary responsibility for the development of design solutions in response to client briefs . The ability to juggle a number of projects at one time whilst offering support and advice to the rest of the design team . Liaise with all in-house staff to ensure that the best possible design solutions are offered . Take part in client meetings and conference calls offering advice and solutions . Create innovative and exciting design solutions and have an eye for detail with excellent conceptual skills Of the above points, the following two are key: . Ability to articulate and communicate to client's creative concepts effectively and passionately . Create innovative and exciting design solutions and have an eye for detail with excellent conceptual skills As well as: . Outstanding conceptual and creative designer (High level) . Excellent Flash, Photoshop, After Effects skills . Minimum 2+ years industry experience . Be able to demonstrate a strong and varied portfolio of work . Mature, level headed, honest and hard working Qualifications: A degree/qualification in Graphic Design/Multimedia, or Graphic Design related subject will help, but is not essential. It is essential that candidates are able to demonstrate their creative, innovative abilities through an online portfolio. Links to previous websites that have been designed or worked on must be included. Drawing/illustration/photographic/video/audio skills would be advantageous as well as the ability to create written concepts. General Requirements: The successful candidate should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, have experience in working to deadlines and willing to learn in order to progress within the organisation. Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team are essential. If you meet these criteria, kindly send your CV to jobs@dotsavvyafrica,com for consideration. The closing date for applications is 15th May 2008.

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[Fwd: [APC Forum] Wireless Technology for Social Change: Trends in NGO Mobile Use]
by alice 30 Apr '08

30 Apr '08

Apologies for cross-posting! We are pleased to announce the release of a new report on Wireless Technology for Social Change: Trends in NGO Mobile Use - http://mobileactive.org/wireless-technology-social-change-trends-ngo-mobile… Mobile technology is transforming the way advocacy, development and relief organizations accomplish their institutional missions. This is nothing news to readers of MobileActive.org, of course! The recent report Wireless Technology for Social Change: Trends in NGO Mobile Use, released today by the United Nations Foundation and The Vodafone Group Foundation, brings this point home. Wireless Technology for Social Change: Trends in NGO Mobile Use was written by Sheila Kinkade (ShareIdea.org) and myself, and commissioned by the United Nations Foundation-Vodafone Group Foundation Technology Partnership. The report examines emerging trends in “mobile activism” by looking at 11 case studies of groups active in the areas of public health, humanitarian assistance and environmental conservation. The link again: http://mobileactive.org/wireless-technology-social-change-trends-ngo-mobile…. Please feel free to pass on to other interested parties, and thanks! Best, Katrin Katrin Verclas Co-Founder and Editor MobileActive.org katrin(a)mobileactive.org <mailto:katrin@mobileactive.org> + 1 413 687 9877 MobileActive.org: A global resource for people using mobile phones for social impact. ======================================= APC Forum is a meeting place for the APC community - people and institutions who are or have been involved in collaboration with APC, and share the APC vision - a world in which all people have easy, equal and affordable access to the creative potential of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to improve their lives and create more democratic and egalitarian societies. _______________________________________________ apc.forum mailing list apc.forum(a)lists.apc.org http://lists.apc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/apc.forum

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Kenya works on training information security managers
by Rebecca Wanjiku 29 Apr '08

29 Apr '08

Kenya works on training information security managers Lack of training institutions for information security management has made IT investment expensive for many organizations in Kenya. http://computerworld.co.ke/articles/2008/04/28/kenya-works-training-informa… Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.

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[Fwd: [Fibre-for-africa] As SAT-3 Opens Up, Neotel Makes Its Move]
by alice 28 Apr '08

28 Apr '08

Michael Malakata , IDG News Service Wednesday, April 23, 2008 2:10 PM PDT Now that the SAT-3 undersea cable has opened up to competition, with South African communications network operator Neotel gaining access to the network, industry insiders hope that prices will come down. Neotel's access to the cable means that consumers have a wider choice of operators, which could lead to lower prices for international calls. Since 2002, cable consortium members with landing points had an effective monopoly on providing cable bandwidth in their own countries and to countries without landing points. As a result, the cost of bandwidth remained high. Neotel, however, will be offering bandwidth between South Africa and the U.K., without having to touch the Telkom S.A. network. Local landing rights to the cable were held exclusively by Telkom, a South African government-owned provider, allowing the company to operate the cable as a monopoly. The South African government and other African countries where the cable had landing points had control over who got direct access to SAT-3 cable system. Neotel Chief Technology Officer Angus Hay said Neotel gained access to the cable last week, enabling the company to carry international voice and data traffic to London at competitive prices and giving consumers a choice of operators. SAT-3 cable links South Africa to Portugal, Spain, India, Malaysia, and West Africa including Nigeria, Cameroon, Angola and Senegal. South African Minister of Communication Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri declared last year the termination of all exclusive provisions contained in SAT-3 agreements. Neotel's Hay said, meanwhile, that the company has deployed its own equipment at the Melkbosstrand and Mtunzini landing stations of the SAT-3 cable system, connected directly over its own high availability fiber-optic network. "Neotel is now able to obtain international capacity on the cable and is able to pass the cost benefits to customers," Hay said via e-mail. African policymakers, nongovernmental organizations and consumers had been pushing for SAT-3 to include more operators to make the market more competitive and bring down telecom costs. The end of the SAT-3 monopoly over access will now subject the cable to international bandwidth business competition and is likely to bring down the cost of telecommunication in the region. Already, Telkom has announced it is considering bandwidth price reductions for the second time this year. There are fears, however, that a bandwidth rush may occur among African countries following the opening of the cable, causing it to run out of capacity. Source: http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/145021/as_sat3_opens_up_neote… _______________________________________________ Fibre-for-africa mailing list Fibre-for-africa(a)lists.apc.org http://lists.apc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/fibre-for-africa

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