January 2010 - KICTANet

Meeting Announcement, iHub Discussion, 2nd February 2010
by Phares Kariuki 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

There will be a Skunkworks Meetup on the 2nd of February 2010. This will be the first meeting this year, and it's an honor that we will be discussing iHub, Nairobi's new Tech Innovation Hub... http://whiteafrican.com/2010/01/25/ihub-nairobis-tech-innovation-hub-is-here The meeting will be coordinated by Erik Hersman, who is a co-founder at Ushahidi (www.ushahidi.com) who is also behind the concept of iHub. Meeting starts at 6pm, Teleposta Tower's, 4th Floor, Multimedia University... Profound gratitude to Multimedia University, who have hosted the Skunkworks meetings for the last year and have been more than gracious hosts over the period.

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Interview: Africa Union to drive Africa iCT
by Rebecca Wanjiku 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

Read it here.... http://bit.ly/d4hMw6 Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog: www.wanjiku.co.ke

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Expression of Interests: Computer & LAN Maintenance Annual Contract
by Al Kags 26 Jan '10

26 Jan '10

This is an invitation to interested Companies to express their interest in offering basic Computer, Internet and Network (LAN) maintenance for a Kenyan Foundation, KCDF (www.kcdf.net) The Organisation has a 20 computer LAN that is served with Microsoft Exchange Server and has a back-up tape service. Any company Incorporated in Kenya that is interested and has the skill to offer this service on an annual contractual basis, please email your profile and basic quote to oliver.konya(a)kcdfoundation.org as well as a basic indicative quote to provide guidance. Al

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Call for Applications for Capacity Development online programme in Internet Governance and ICT Policy
by Walubengo J 26 Jan '10

26 Jan '10

DiploFoundation is pleased to announce a Call for Applications for the online programme in Internet Governance and ICT Policy. Attached please find the call for applications and programme details for applicants from African-Caribbean-Pacific (ACP) states, a programme funded by the Secretariat of the ACP Group of States and the European Union and in partnership with seven ACP institutions. This online programme is designed to improve Internet governance (IG) related knowledge and skills for participants from developing countries and assist them to participate meaningfully in the global decision-shaping debates on Internet governance (IG). The programmes also facilitate community building among individuals with different national, cultural, and professional backgrounds. The deadline for applications is 12 February 2010, and the foundation courses will run from March 1 until 28 May, 2010. Detailed information are also available at: www.diplomacy.edu/acp or via: acpinfo(a)diplomacy.edu Looking forward to cooperating with you! Best, Vladimir Radunovic DiploFoundation on behalf of Partners

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Call for Papers: 'ICT: Africa's Revolutionary Tools for the 21st Century?' Centre of African Studies, University of Edinburgh, 22-23 April 2010
by Catherine Adeya 26 Jan '10

26 Jan '10

________________________________ From: Thomas.Molony(a)ed.ac.uk To: african.studies(a)ed.ac.uk Subject: Call for Papers: 'ICT: Africa's Revolutionary Tools for the 21st Century?' Centre of African Studies, University of Edinburgh, 22-23 April 2010 Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:45:44 +0000 Dear colleagues, I would like to bring to your attention the following Call for Papers: 'ICT: Africa's Revolutionary Tools for the 21st Century?' International conference at the Centre of African Studies, University of Edinburgh, 22-23 April 2010. Please do forward this Call for Papers to any individuals who may be interested in presenting or attending. Also, do feel free to post on any listservs you frequent, and/or advertise it on your blog/website. Apologies in advance if you have already received another version of this email in a more generic format. Best wishes, Tom Molony ________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now.

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role of communication technology t o business
by meshack emakunat 26 Jan '10

26 Jan '10

dear lister what are the contributions of communication technology to business in Kenya today

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Somalia telecom sector battles instability
by Harry Hare 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

Interesting read... http://www.cio.co.ke/index.php/view-all-main-stories/535-somalia-telecom-sec tor-battles-instability.html Harry 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: : Publishing

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RESEARCH FINDINGS
by nancy bosire 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

Greetings All, Anyone know how i can get my hands on the recently completed survey and findings on sex, drugs and substance abuse in Kenyan schools? good week! thank you. -- Sincerely yours, Nancy Bosire Managing Director Blueline Synergy Limited Tel: 020 2317230/29 Mobile: 0721907995 info@bluelinesynergy.com,nancy@bluelinesynergy.com http://www.bluelinesynergy.com Domain Registration.Web Design & Hosting.Software Development.LAN/WAN setup.Maintenance.Projectors. New/Used PCs & Laptops.Computer Accessories.Office Stationary "One cannot simultaneously prepare for war and create peace." "Your consistent thoughts create your consistent results." "Whatever your mind expects and demands, it will find a way to produce it." - Napoleon Hill 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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RE :Contacts
by Pius Walela 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

Could anyone be so kind to assist me with the contacts of Mugo Kibati the Vision 2030 Delivery ,CEO …thanks Pius W Walela Research Programmes Administrator Faculty of Information Technology Strathmore University Tel : +254 -020- 606155 Ext 2320 Web : www.strathmore.edu/fit pwalela(a)strathmore.edu ________________________________ Strathmore University provides all-round education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for use by the recipient(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email and/or any files attached to it from your computer. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Strathmore University. The University accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages incurred, or suffered, resulting, or arising, from the use of this email and/or its attachments. The University warrants neither the integrity of the e-mail nor its freedom from errors, viruses, interception or any other form of interference. …………………………………………………………………. Website: www.strathmore.edu

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Invitation to a Public Lecture on The Business of Film in Kenya
by John Matogo 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

Greetings, We welcome you to join us on 27th January at 5.30pm to attend a public lecture on The Business of Film in Kenya. This will take place at Strathmore University Auditorium (Madaraka). Entry is free. Kindly share this message with others who may be interested. We look forward to seeing you. Regards, John Matogo Strathmore Enterprise Development Centre Email: jmatogo(a)strathmore.edu<mailto:jmatogo@strathmore.edu> Web: www.strathmore.edu/sedc<http://www.strathmore.edu/sedc> [cid:image001.gif@01CA9C35.C28CAF40] ________________________________ Strathmore University provides all-round education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for use by the recipient(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email and/or any files attached to it from your computer. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Strathmore University. The University accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages incurred, or suffered, resulting, or arising, from the use of this email and/or its attachments. The University warrants neither the integrity of the e-mail nor its freedom from errors, viruses, interception or any other form of interference. …………………………………………………………………. Website: www.strathmore.edu

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