December 2009 - KICTANet

JKIA Landing light fail, again!
by robert yawe 23 Dec '09

23 Dec '09

We need to privatize JKIA, KAA has proven beyond reasonable doubt that they are unable to manage the airports. It is becoming a bad joke when the airport landing lights have failed 3 times in the past 3 weeks. It is interesting how KAA casually say that that there will be no night flats in & out of JKIA do they understand that that is 2/3 of the airports flight traffic. Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Fwd: VACANCY: FOSS Certification Manager for the project ICT@INNOVATION
by Dorcas Muthoni 18 Dec '09

18 Dec '09

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <george.nyambuya(a)inwent.co.za> Date: Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 5:22 PM Subject: VACANCY: FOSS Certification Manager for the project ICT@INNOVATION To: Dear ict@innovation members, dear friends, FOSSFA and InWEnt are pleased to announce the vacancy for the "FOSS Certification Manager for ict@innovation". TERM Initial contract from 15/2/2010-31/12/2010, renewable RESPONSIBILITIES Plan and implement the ict@innovation programme activities on FOSS certification and achieve the ict@innovation Pillar B programme targets; Work toward a long term strategy for spreading FOSS certification throughout Africa; In collaboration with global certification entities, and in consultation with FOSSFA members and project partners, compile and make available the needed training materials for key FOSS certificates APPLICATION For a detailed job description, qualification criteria and application procedures, please see attachment or: http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/CertificationManager Last DATE OF APPLICATION: January 20th, 2010 Best regards Your ict@innovation team Please feel free to further distribute this information to persons / institutions which might be interested in the call. In case you have received this information through different channels: sorry for crossposting. ict@innovation - Creating Business and Learning Opportunities with Free and Open Source Software in Africa is a joint capacity building project in the area of innovative information and communication technologies through Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) implemented in Southern and East Africa from 2008-2010. For details please see: http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net -- 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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Internet Prices in Kenya ..... 1MB for USD60
by Agosta Liko 18 Dec '09

18 Dec '09

Hi Guys ... About - http://www.zuku.co.ke/broadband/ 1MB in Kenya for approx USD60 So we have gone a step better than the 100-200MB that has been a bone of contention on this forum ? Can we close this bandwidth discussion now ? Agosta Liko, Founder www.verviant.com

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Fwd: ITU Cybercrime Guide for Developing Countries available
by Brian Munyao Longwe 17 Dec '09

17 Dec '09

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dr. Marco Gercke <gercke(a)cybercrime.de> Date: Thu, Dec 17, 2009 at 9:44 PM Subject: ITU Cybercrime Guide for Developing Countries available in French now To: AfricanCyberInfoNetwork(a)afrispa.org Dear all, As a follow-up to my mail from earlier this year just a short information that ITU posted the guide “Understanding Cybercrime: A Guide for Developing Countries” in three more language on the website (in addition to English now also French, Spanish and Russian). Chinese and Arabic language will follow soon. Everything is available for free download here : http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/cyb/cybersecurity/projects/crimeguide.html http://www.itu.int/oth/D010B000007/ Let me take the opportunity to thank all of you for your feedback to the English version and especially your requests for the French translation. I forwarded them to ITU and when the saw the great demand they got things moving very fast. So thanks to all of you for your very active support. Best, Marco -- Dr. Marco Gercke Director Cybercrime Research Institute Niehler Str. 35 50733 Cologne Germany P.: +49 221 2707205 F.: +49 221 2707206 www.cybercrime-institute.com gercke(a)cybercrime.de Cybercrime Research Institute GmbH HRB 66602 (Amtsgericht Köln) Geschäftsführer: Dr. Marco Gercke -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: + 254 722 518 744 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com

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Business license required to register domain name
by waudo siganga 16 Dec '09

16 Dec '09

In perhaps a preview of how things would turn out if governments controlled the global Internet (i.e. captured ICANN), the Government of China has banned individuals from registering internet domain names and launched a review of millions of existing personal websites in the toughest government censorship drive so far on the internet. To register a domain name one must now present a business registration certificate (http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/bc9684f6-e95d-11de-be51-00144feab49a.h tml?nclick_check=1). This type of top-down decision-making is common in China resulting in numerous pronouncements and edicts, some, like this one, mind-boggling. It reminds one of the mushroom management style where the people are kept in the dark and once in while some cow dung is flung in their direction. True wealth is the ability to let go of your possessions

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(no subject)
by James Muendo 16 Dec '09

16 Dec '09

Just thought we would get a quick response. Am considering joining, and was wondering if anyone from this list is a member and could share some insights. What kind of society is it? What does it do? Is it active in kenyan scenes especially in the tech sector? What initiatives did it have for 2009? James Muendo Leerick Office & Tech Supplies P.O Box 28016 - 00200 Nairobi,Kenya. Phone: + 254 725 567 508 gtalk: timrick Skype: tim.rick

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Re: [kictanet] Update on ICDL and foreign certifications for basiccomputer usage
by Okoth Washington 15 Dec '09

15 Dec '09

Morning Waudo, I tend to agree with Robert that you pick up the issue with KASNEB. Issues of gazettement can be sorted out later by another gazette notice. What do you think about calling some of your members to start the ball rolling? Okoth Washington From: kictanet-bounces+wokoth=kebs.org(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+wokoth=kebs.org@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of waudo siganga Sent: 14 December 2009 18:00 To: Okoth Washington Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions; kictanet-bounces+bitange=jambo.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Subject: Re: [kictanet] Update on ICDL and foreign certifications for basiccomputer usage Dear Robert - thanks for your suggestion but it appears that you are unaware that the ICDL thing was gazetted (Gazette Notice Vol CXI-No 98 Dated 13th November, 2009 - see attachement) Kind Regards, Waudo -------------------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner <http://www.mail.jambo.co.ke/> , and is believed to be clean. -------------------------------------------------- "easy access to the world" ---------------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. --------------------------------------------- "easy access to the world"

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Electronic Program Guide for Digital TV
by aki 14 Dec '09

14 Dec '09

Dear Listers, My apology for listing this here but if anyone on the list knows more about the subject line, a few of us in skunks mailing list ( techie list ) are interested to learn more and possibly make it a project for next year. I'm struggling to get information and was wondering if anyone can provide a mailing address of person/people who are working on the DTV rollout. If there is already an initiative in place, we would like to avoid repetition. Specifically, the interest is on these and could extend out further : - EPG standard - EPG scope - EPG format and universal platforms - EPG rollout time - EPG uptake by Stations. Your input will be highly appreciated. Rgds.

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Re: [kictanet] Update on ICDL and foreign certifications for basiccomputer usage
by waudo siganga 14 Dec '09

14 Dec '09

Sorry I have re-sent the attachment as a Word Doc. On Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:59 +0300, "waudo siganga" <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com> wrote: Dear Robert - thanks for your suggestion but it appears that you are unaware that the ICDL thing was gazetted (Gazette Notice Vol CXI-No 98 Dated 13th November, 2009 - see attachement) Kind Regards, Waudo

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ICDL and foreign certifications for basic computer usage
by Sam Aguyo 14 Dec '09

14 Dec '09

Hi Robert, I agree with you absolutely regarding ICDL as a measure of literacy. However when we start the discussions we need to bring every body on board by providing some background information. For example you say that there are 3 mature curriculum, which ones are they and developed by who - KIE, KASNEB or Bob, how far have they gone in addressing our objective of measuring literacy? Then we can effectively contribute to the discussion. Again we need to be a little bit careful on our language as we address fellow professionals lest be considered an empty debe (tin) which i believe one is not. We are apparently missing out something in the discussion which majors on a body that can measure IT literacy and issue a certificate to an individual Kenyan am left wondering how software development comes in. Do we expect literacy to entail programming? Sam ________________________________ From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> To: saguyo(a)yahoo.com Cc: Kictanet Mail list <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Wed, December 2, 2009 12:28:50 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] ICDL and foreign certifications for basiccomputer usage One Micheal Joseph called Kenyans peculiar and as I have mentioned before in my posts, I am a true Kenyan peculiar to other humans and for this reason if no other ICDL will not meet my requirements because I do not fit into the world demographic. A wheel is supposed to be round, why would I try to make a square one as so that I can arrive at the logic behind a round wheel? We have 3 or more mature curriculum on IT proficiency so there is absolutely no reason for us to import another. LEt us remain peculiar and be proud of it, we are not an asian tiger nation because we are not asian, we are an african leopard, cheetah, lion or hyena. Ours should be to develop a curriculum for export to east and central africa not ape (literally) others. Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 --- On Tue, 1/12/09, joseph james <jjngatia(a)gmail.com> wrote: >From: joseph james <jjngatia(a)gmail.com> >Subject: Re: [ke-internetusers] ICDL and foreign certifications for basiccomputer usage >To: "Evans Ikua" <ikua.evans(a)gmail.com> >Cc: "ke-users" <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> >Date: Tuesday, 1 December, 2009, 7:09 > > >Dear Evans, > >I might choose to agree and differ on many points in your discussions. One for the ICDL option, its independent and has world recognition and the question is simple; Can KIE develop a curricula that achieve such similar status? Yes and No. So while we appreciate the flat world, the consumers are now better placed to choose what they want to buy, indulge, watch, learn and so forth. > >4 out 5 Kenyans are certifications/paper- focused; most kenyans believe in getting certified and this is one major virus we need to clean. Again, most would want to get a certifiction that comes with international recognition in over 146 countries (work anywhere and for whoever). This cert virus has resulted from the CPF culture (CRAM-PASS- FORGET culture) that most pupils and students acquire all through the 8:4:4 curriculum. > >Most Governments have recognized ICDL, Kenya is just joining the pack. I believe in standards and innovating; Asia has prospered and left many African nations way behind, by adapting and adopting western world technological advancement. I think this is what we should do, or had done earlier. If we started earlier on and built standards and focused on quality training, we would have our certification and maybe share with the rest of continent if not the world. We were beaten to that by ICDL organisation. We need not recreate the wheel now. May be what should be the question main is finding measures on how how to reduce costs of pursuing ICDL from above Kes. 30,000 to may be Kes.14,000. It's possible and we may try adopting eLearning technologies. (I should have said I am an eLearning champion) > >So while we can train using ICDL for now, we can embark on building our own curriculum that beats ICDL. It's just a matter of time and with zero politic on such processes. I am a real optimist by all means; but for now while most Kenyans are hooked to foreign everything basic; food, clothes, shelter, media, culture, technology, education... Its upon organized groups making us proud with homegrown solutions that have a global feel and can be exported to other nations. It will be a Kenyanization effect. >> > > > > > >On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 9:09 AM, Evans Ikua <ikua.evans(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >>>I remember there was some discussion some time back about training standards. What was the outcome of that meeting? Anyone on this list who has some info? >> >>This is really pathetic. What is it with Kenyans and Foreign goods? Does the ICDL or any other certification for that matter, add any knowledge to someone? Is knowledge in a piece of paper or in the delivery of the training? Do you have any idea about the amount of money we lose to the UK for IMIS every year? While an individual has the right to choose what to take, I think its the epitome of ignorance to have the Government imposing on poor people an expensive end user qualification. >> >>Like I have said before, those living in Nairobi have forgotten that the country is bigger than Nairobi. We cant therefore see how someone cant afford 30k for an end user certificate. So how about the poor people who live on a dollar a day? Are we saying that they will never get jobs because they cant prove their end user skills? We need to wake up! >> >> >> >>On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 8:48 AM, anthony. musunji <tonzo1(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>>>> >>>I think Evans has introduced a valid dimension in this argument .Since Accountants have been able to develop a valid and recognised certification format, why can't the local IT proffessionals \ fraternity develop or promote its own certification .I am also keen to hear what KASNEB has to say about this development . >>> >>> >>>My 2 cents >>> Anthony Musunji >>> >>> >>>On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 8:21 AM, Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>Evans, >>>> >>>>You may be pleased to know that the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries >>>>National Examinations Board (KASNEB) in 2006 introduced two examinable >>>>>>>> >>>> >>>>courses( 1 Professional Level("CICT"), 1 Technician Level"ICTT"). Last >>>>week, KASNEB Secretary and CEO kindly send me copies of the syllabus >>>>-(commencement June 2009) >>>> >>>>I have copied this message to KASNEB CEO with the hope that they may >>>>>>>> >>>> >>>>be interested in joining this list at least for the purpose of this >>>>discussion? >>>> >>>>Kind regards, >>>> >>>>Alex >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 9:32 PM, Josiah Mugambi <jmugambi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> Evan's argument was regarding the cost of certification, not platform - and >>>>>>>> >>>> >>>>> whether KIE can develop a local certification instead of 'sending forex >>>>> abroad' >>>>> >>>>> On Nov 30, 2009 8:58 PM, "DAI" <svarrer(a)digitalageinstitute.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>>> ICDL is platform independent. Period. >>>>> >>>>>> > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Evans Ikua > To: ke-users > Sent: >>>>>> > Monday, November 30, 200... >>>>> >>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> ke-internetusers mailing list >>>>> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >>>>> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >>>>>>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> ke-internetusers mailing list >>>>> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >>>>> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >>>>>>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> ke-internetusers mailing list >>>>> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >>>>> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >>>>>>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>_______________________________________________ >>>>ke-internetusers mailing list >>>>ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >>>>http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >>>> >>> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>>>ke-internetusers mailing list >>ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >>http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >> >> > > >-- >Kind regards, > >James J Ngatia > >Q: I could not, at any age, be content to take my place by the fireside and simply look on. Life was meant to be lived. Curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life. >>ELEANOR ROOSEVELT: > > >-----Inline Attachment Follows----- > > >_______________________________________________ >ke-internetusers mailing list >ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > Hi Robert,

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