February 2009 - KICTANet

Message of Condolence RIP DR AKETCH
by Patrick Mburu 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

On Behalf of the *GoGreen Africa* Team & *Capital Mobile* Team, I would like to convey our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the late Dr Aketch. May his soul rest in peace. Patrick Mburu

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Local content in trouble?
by wesley kiriinya 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

http://www.bdafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12637&Ite… The article says the ICT bill requires people who publish local content on the internet (companies with websites, etc) pay an annual licence fee of 100,000. Probably an early April fools joke!

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Re: [kictanet] CONDOLENCES-R.I.P, Dr. J. Oketch
by jmunsaka 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

>This is indeed very sad for all My His soul rest in Eternal peace, he will missed by all Condolences to his family John Zambia > > >---- Original Message ---- >From: joseph.ochola(a)yahoo.com >To: jmunsaka(a)zamnet.zm >Subject: RE: [kictanet] CONDOLENCES-R.I.P, Dr. J. Oketch >Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 00:28:33 -0800 (PST) > >>On Behalf of the Kenya BPO & Contact Centre Society, we would like >to take this moment to express our deepest sympathy to the Family of >Dr. J. Oketch. >> >>Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you. >> >> >>Kind Regards, >> >>Joseph Ochola Executive Officer Kenya BPO & Contact Centre >Society. >> >>Studio House, along Argwings Kodhek road, 2nd floor >>E-mail: secretariat(a)kenyabposociety.or.ke >>Website: www.kenyabposociety.or.ke >>Tel. No. /020-2391301/ 0722-663176/ 0733-917518 >> >> >> >> >> >> >>________________________________ >> >>On 2/2/09 12:50 PM, "James Nguo" <James(a)alin.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> Dear ICT Colleagues, >>> I'm saddened by the demise of Juma at this time when the ICT >industry is >>> thriving. He should have seen a bit of what he has contributed. >>> MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL IN ETERNAL PEACE >>> >>> James >>> >>> >>> >>> >_____________________________________________________________________ >___ >>> __________________________________________________________ >>> >>> James Nguo, Regional Director >>> >>> Arid Lands Information Network | AAYMCA Building, along State >House >>> Crescent, Off State House Avenue | >>> >>> P.O. Box 10098 - 00100 G.P.O. Nairobi, KENYA >>> >>> email: james(a)alin.or.ke | Tel +254 20 2731557 | Telefax +254 20 >2737813 >>> | website: www.alin.or.ke >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: kictanet-bounces+james=alin.or.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> [mailto:kictanet-bounces+james=alin.or.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On >>> Behalf Of John Walubengo >>> Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 10:56 AM >>> To: James Nguo >>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] CONDOLENCES-R.I.P, Dr. J. Oketch >>> >>> Oh my! >>> >>> This is truly shocking and quite untimely (from a selfish and >human >>> point of view). We have indeed lost a truly humble, dedicated and >>> distinguished academician and civil servant. >>> >>> May God rest his soul in eternal peace. >>> >>> walu. >>> nb: someone should keep us posted on funeral arrangements, church >>> service, etc. >>> >>> >>> --- On Mon, 2/2/09, charles nduati <charlesnduati2002(a)yahoo.co.uk> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> From: charles nduati <charlesnduati2002(a)yahoo.co.uk> >>>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] CONDOLENCES >>>> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >>>> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" ><kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>> Date: Monday, February 2, 2009, 11:47 AM >>>> Hi All, >>>> >>>> I have just been informed by reliable source of the >>>> unfortunate demise of Dr Juma Oketch. I believe we owe >>>> him him a hello send off as kictanet. >>>> >>>> Pole sana to all >>>> >>>> Charles >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> --- Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> /FYI >>>>> >>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>> From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> >>>>> Date: Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 12:44 PM >>>>> Subject: [ke-internetusers] Next week, Freedom of >>>>> Information law discussions >>>>> To: ke-users <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Folks, >>>>> >>>>> There's a proposed law called "Freedom of >>>>> Information" and a Bill has >>>>> been prepared to that effect. >>>>> >>>>> I understand this law will repeal archaic >>>> "Sirikali" >>>>> (Official Secrets >>>>> Act) and armed with it, you can demand information >>>>> you need from >>>>> government and it will be criminal for civil >>>>> servants to deny you the >>>>> information! >>>>> >>>>> To help us understand the need for this law, its >>>>> genesis, the >>>>> implications, how it affects us and what its means >>>>> for Civil Servants, >>>>> government and companies, Chris Gitari and Peter >>>>> Gitonga both of >>>>> ICJ-Kenya <http://www.icj-kenya.org> have agreed >>>> to >>>>> lead an FOI >>>>> discussion here next week. They are the experts so >>>>> they will >>>>> co-moderate the session as lay me from over here >>>>> deep down the >>>>> trenches contributes by asking questions like you;) >>>>> >>>>> It is proposed be a 5-day discussion from Monday 2nd >>>>> February to >>>>> Friday 6th as follows: >>>>> >>>>> Day 1 (Mon) - DEFINING FREEDOM OF INFORMATION & >>>> THE >>>>> PURPOSE OF A FOI BILL >>>>> >>>>> Day 2 (Tue) - THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION & >>>> ACCESSING >>>>> OF INFORMATION >>>>> >>>>> Day 3 (Wed) - APPEALS, OFFENCES, PENALTIES & >>>>> MISCELLANEOUS >>>>> >>>>> Day 4 (Thur) - CASE STUDIES >>>>> >>>>> Day 5 (Fri) - HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FREEDOM OF >>>>> CAMPAIGN >>>>> >>>>> So prepare yourselves to find out about Freedom of >>>>> Information (aka >>>>> FOI) next week and we all ask them as many question >>>>> as we can. >>>>> >>>>> Feel free to invite others to subscribe to this list >>>>> and to contribute >>>>> to the conversation. >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> Alex >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> ke-internetusers mailing list >>>>> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >>>>> >>>> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>> >>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>> >>>>> This message was sent to: >>>>> charlesnduati2002(a)yahoo.co.uk >>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>>> >>>> >>> >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/charlesnduati200 >2%4 >>> 0yahoo.co.uk >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> This message has been scanned for viruses and >>>>> dangerous content by MailScanner, and is >>>>> believed to be clean. >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> CHARLES N. NDUATI >>>> GENERAL MANAGER >>>> JKUAT ENTERPRISES LTD >>>> JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY >>>> JUJA MAIN CAMPUS, THIKA >>>> P. O. BOX 79324-00200 >>>> NAIROBI, KENYA >>>> TEL: 254-067-52420 OR 254-067-52711 FAX: 254-067-52438 >>>> MOBILE:254-722728815 >>>> >>> >EMIAL:charlesnduati2002@yahoo.co.uk,cnduati@gmail.com,bm@jkuates.jkua >t.a >>> c.ke >>>> www.jkuat.ac.ke >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> kictanet mailing list >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>> >>>> This message was sent to: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>> >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.co >m >>>> >>>> -- >>>> This message has been scanned for viruses and >>>> dangerous content by MailScanner, and is >>>> believed to be clean. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> This message was sent to: James(a)alin.or.ke >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/james%40alin.or. >ke >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> This message was sent to: harry(a)africanedevelopment.org >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/harry%40africane >developme >>> nt.org >> >>African eDevelopment Resource Centre >>eDevelopment House : : 604 Limuru Road >>Old Muthaiga : : P O Box 49475 00100 >>Nairobi : : Kenya >>T +254 20 3741646/7 : : C +254 725 650044 >> >>Training : : Research : : Consultancy >> >> >> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>kictanet mailing list >>kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >>This message was sent to: joseph.ochola(a)yahoo.com >>Unsubscribe or change your options at >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/joseph.ochola%40 >yahoo.com >> >>-- >>This message has been scanned for viruses and >>dangerous content by MailScanner, and is >>believed to be clean. >> >> >>

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News from Davos:Digital Convergence Continues
by alice 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

*Update 2009: Digital Convergence Continues* *http://www.weforum.org/en/knowledge/KN_SESS_SUMM_26735?url=/en/knowledge/KN_SESS_SUMM_26735 * *• Esko Tapani Aho • R. Marcelo Claure • Alexander V. Izosimov • Rafael Ramirez • Paul Twomey* Moderated by *• Elizabeth Daley *Thursday 29 January Internet use has exploded globally – more than 300% since 2000 – and mobile telephony has captured just over half of the world's population. There are 1.4 million Internet users and 3.6 billion people use mobile telephony. The two trends are the drivers of digital conversion, which is having profound effects on business models and transforming social networks and consumer patterns globally. This intersection – where users access the Internet from their mobile phones – maps a revolutionary digital paradigm shift proffering a multitude of opportunities. However, it also has a dark side with potential for unintended consequences. Panellists cautioned against "sleepwalking" into this new era, but remained upbeat about the potential for digital convergence to change people's lives in both the developed and the developing world. The bright side • Mobile phones are coming down in price. At the same time, netbooks – light-weight, economical energy-efficient laptops designed for wireless communication and Internet access – are becoming affordable at US$ 300. Soon, users will be given free netbooks and the world will change forever. Some panellists and participants called for free Internet access worldwide. With more than 70% of the planet covered for mobile telephony and ubiquitous coverage on the horizon, the world will be changed forever. In this context, digital convergence brings universal access and democracy of information. • These new technological tools provide opportunities to improve productivity in developing and developed countries in both the private and public sector. Mobile technologies have been the most important tool to promote growth in developing countries. Mobile Internet will be the next step. • Times of crisis present opportunities for innovation. As the global economy is being reformed, a window is being opened to use these new technological tools to expand knowledge creation capacity and to make huge leaps in the areas of science and health. For the private and public sector, such tools can help create future growth by driving down costs through increased efficiency. The challenges • Digital convergence ushers in opportunities for increased transparency and participation in government decision-making. However, in a networked world, it is important to view technologies as quickly changing social actors. Governments should run experiments to learn more about the industry. For example, how does this technology change a society where people are still productive well into their 80s and 90s? • Governance and data protection are key issues. Today, there is seamless data transmission between industries and users. Because this underlying common technology holds potential for good, but also for danger, what role for governments? Some panellists called for zero intervention, while others advocated a light regulatory framework or architecture that at once protects citizens and encourages R&D, but does not throw up obstacles to a very dynamic and entrepreneurial sector. The dark side • In the hugely popular "The Dark Knight" movie, Batman converts every mobile phone in the area to capture the villain. Is this too much power for one man? This scenario is perfectly plausible today as cooperating sensory networks can provide instantaneous feedback to users. In the movie, it was technology for good, but what about its potential for terrorism? • The offline world is characterized by natural limitations to scale, for example to money launderers. Such boundaries are erased in a networked world, which could provide opportunities for those who operate in the shadowy netherworld of cybercrime. _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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Condolences - Dr Juma S.Okech
by amugambi＠jambo.co.ke 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

On behalf of the Kenic Board of Directors, and on my own behalf, we mourn the demise of Dr. Juma, who was a member of the Kenic board, a friend and an inspiration to many in ICT in Kenya and beyond. May the Lord give the family strength and fortitude during this trying times. Kinoti Mugambi Kenic Chairman http://www.kenic.or.ke "dot Ke for every name in Kenya" ---------------------------------------------- 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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CONDOLENCE MESSAGE RIP DR J. OKETCH
by Lucy Odhiambo 02 Feb '09

02 Feb '09

It was with a great sense of loss when we at Kenya ICT Board heard of Dr. Juma Oketch's death. We want to let his family, friends and colleagues know that you have our greatest sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened. Dr Oketch was more than just a wonderful person; he was always a kind and visionary leader who encouraged cohesion and focus in pursuing the E-government initiatives before us. And, we know that his passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him. Dr Oketch will always remain within our hearts, and we have included his family, friends and colleagues in our prayers. May God give you strength. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything that we can do to help you in anyway, please do not hesitate to call us at anytime. With our deepest sympathy, Kenya ICT Board Staff Lucy Gachui-Odhiambo Communications Manager Kenya ICT Board 12th Floor Telposta Towers Koinange Lane PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Cell 0737- 839047 Tel: 254-020-2093040 www.ict.go.ke ICT-logo-02.jpg

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CONDOLENCE MESSAGE RIP DR AKETCH
by Lucy Odhiambo 02 Feb '09

02 Feb '09

It was with a great sense of loss when we at Kenya ICT Board heard of Dr. Juma Aketch's death. We want to let his family, friends and colleagues know that you have our greatest sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened. Dr Aketch was more than just a wonderful person; he was always a kind and visionary leader who encouraged cohesion and focus in pursuing the E-government tasks before us. And, we know that his passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him. Dr Aketch will always remain within our hearts, and we have included his family, friends and colleagues in our prayers. May God give you strength. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything that we can do to help you in anyway, please do not hesitate to call us at anytime. With our deepest sympathy, Kenya ICT Board Staff ICT-logo-02.jpg

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Corrected Links!/eLearning Africa 2009 (Senegal): Reduced Fees Now Available!
by Janet Feldman 02 Feb '09

02 Feb '09

Dear Friends, My apologies for the double posting, but I realized (only after sending this the first time, of course :)) that the links were not working properly. So below they have been corrected! Thanks, Janet eLearning Africa 2009 4th International Conference on ICT for Development, Education and Training When: May 27-29, 2009 Where: Le Méridien Président, Dakar, Senegal Organisers: ICWE GmbH, www.icwe.net Hoffmann & Reif, www.hoffmann-reif.com Contact: Katharina Goetze, info(a)elearning-africa.com, Tel: +49 (0)30 31018180, www.elearning-africa.com Short Description: eLearning Africa is a conference organised by ICWE GmbH and Hoffmann & Reif that focuses on information and communication technologies (ICTs) for development, education and training in Africa. Serving as a pan-African platform, eLearning Africa links a network of decision makers from governments and administrations with universities, schools, governmental and private training providers, industry, and important partners in development cooperation. Conference languages are English and French. Each year, a different African country serves as the venue. The event will be accompanied by an exhibition. www.elearning-africa.com Furthermore we would be happy if you could also forward the information about the special association rate for eLearning Africa 2009 to other orgs. Please contact me to obtain your own association code: Anja Megel-Rouloff, anja.megel-rouloff(a)icwe.net. The special association rate for eLearning Africa 2009 is 220 Euro instead of the regular 270 Euro for African nationals living in Africa. The special rate for Non-African participants is 500 Euro instead of the regular 590 Euro. Please see event announcement for eLearning Africa below. In case you need it, please find a logo for eLearning Africa 2009 here: http://elearning-africa.com/press_logos.php To take advantage of the reduced fee simply go to http://elearning-africa.com/part_fee.php and fill in the online registration form. You are requested to enter the code you receive from me here, as well as the reduced rate of 220 Euro (or 500 Euro). The conference secretariat will confirm your registration by sending the reduced invoice as well as further information. Anja Megel-Rouloff ICWE GmbH Leibnizstrasse 32 10625 Berlin, Germany Tel.: +49-30-310 18 18-0 Fax: +49-30-3249833 anja.megel-rouloff(a)icwe.net www.icwe.net

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Capital-Mobile: Information on the Go!
by Patrick Mburu 01 Feb '09

01 Feb '09

Yes you waited for it..and its now here... Whatever, whenever, wherever: Catch the latest in business, news, sports; And an interactive African business directory from your device! Tune In & Listen Live to Capital Radio 98.4 every weekday from 7am - 9am and win great prizes! Check it out Now! www.capitalmobile.co.ke/mobile/

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eLearning Africa 2009 (Senegal): Reduced Fees Now Available!
by Janet Feldman 01 Feb '09

01 Feb '09

eLearning Africa 2009 4th International Conference on ICT for Development, Education and Training When: May 27-29, 2009 Where: Le Méridien Président, Dakar, Senegal Organisers: ICWE GmbH, www.icwe.net, Hoffmann & Reif, www.hoffmann-reif.com Contact: Katharina Goetze, info(a)elearning-africa.com, Tel: +49 (0)30 31018180, www.elearning-africa.com Short Description: eLearning Africa is a conference organised by ICWE GmbH and Hoffmann & Reif that focuses on information and communication technologies (ICTs) for development, education and training in Africa. Serving as a pan-African platform, eLearning Africa links a network of decision makers from governments and administrations with universities, schools, governmental and private training providers, industry, and important partners in development cooperation. Conference languages are English and French. Each year, a different African country serves as the venue. The event will be accompanied by an exhibition. www.elearning-africa.com Furthermore we would be happy if you could also forward the information about the special association rate for eLearning Africa 2009 to other orgs. Please contact me to obtain your own association code: Anja Megel-Rouloff, anja.megel-rouloff(a)icwe.net. The special association rate for eLearning Africa 2009 is 220 Euro instead of the regular 270 Euro for African nationals living in Africa. The special rate for Non-African participants is 500 Euro instead of the regular 590 Euro. Please see event announcement for eLearning Africa below. In case you need it, please find a logo for eLearning Africa 2009 here: http://elearning-africa.com/press_logos.php To take advantage of the reduced fee simply go to http://elearning-africa.com/part_fee.php and fill in the online registration form. You are requested to enter the code you receive from me here, as well as the reduced rate of 220 Euro (or 500 Euro). The conference secretariat will confirm your registration by sending the reduced invoice as well as further information. Anja Megel-Rouloff ICWE GmbH Leibnizstrasse 32 10625 Berlin, Germany Tel.: +49-30-310 18 18-0 Fax: +49-30-3249833 anja.megel-rouloff(a)icwe.net www.icwe.net

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