November 2010 - KICTANet

Re: [kictanet] Invitation to a stakeholder workshop on ICT and poverty on 2nd December 2010 at 9.00 a.m.
by charles nduati 30 Nov '10

30 Nov '10

hi prof tim, thanks for the invite and great job I will attend charles On Sun, 28 Nov 2010 13:20 EET francis anyona wrote: >Hello Prof. >1 wish to confirm my participation in the workshop on ICT and poverty scheduled >to be held on 2nd December 2010. > >Best Regards > >Francis G.Anyonah >Project Coordinator >Ikonzo Musanda Self Help Group >P.O.BOX 105-50404 Bumala >Busia >Kenya > > > > >________________________________ >From: Mwololo Tim <timwololo(a)gmail.com> >To: francisanyona(a)yahoo.com >Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >Sent: Sat, November 27, 2010 1:21:15 PM >Subject: Re: [kictanet] Invitation to a stakeholder workshop on ICT and poverty >on 2nd December 2010 at 9.00 a.m. > >Yes McTim, it was by research. > >Sorry all - the workshop will be at the Jacaranda Hotel in Westlands starting at >9.00 am and ending by lunch time. Lunch will be provided. > > >Please confirm. > >tim > > >On Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 9:06 AM, McTim <dogwallah(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >Hi, >> >>Was it this research?: >> >>http://www.enrap.org/research/icts-for-livelihoods-research/icts-for-liveli… >> >> >>If so, it seems to be very useful work! >> >>-- >>Cheers, >> >>McTim >>"A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A >>route indicates how we get there." Jon Postel >> >> >> >> >>On Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 8:53 AM, Mwololo Tim <timwololo(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> Dear all, >>> >>> We have organized a stakeholder workshop on 2nd Dec. This will be a policy >>> dialogue on ICT and poverty, based on research we carried out in the last >>> three years. This note is an invitation to the same. If you think you can >>> attend, please confirm with me. >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> tim waema >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> This message was sent to: dogwallah(a)gmail.com >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/dogwallah%40gmail.com >>> >>> >> > > > >

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Invitation to a stakeholder workshop on ICT and poverty on 2nd December 2010 at 9.00 a.m.
by Mwololo Tim 28 Nov '10

28 Nov '10

Dear all, We have organized a stakeholder workshop on 2nd Dec. This will be a policy dialogue on ICT and poverty, based on research we carried out in the last three years. This note is an invitation to the same. If you think you can attend, please confirm with me. Regards tim waema

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Fwd: Attend Understanding Kenya's Online Behaviour
by Paul Kukubo ICT Board 28 Nov '10

28 Nov '10

Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Kenya ICT Board <lodhiambo(a)ict.go.ke> > Date: 28 November 2010 09:00:05 GMT+03:00 > To: pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke > Subject: Attend Understanding Kenya's Online Behaviour > Reply-To: htomno(a)ict.go.ke > > Having trouble viewing this email? Click here > > Understanding Kenya's Online Behaviour > Where: > Sankara Hotel > Nairobi > Kenya > > > > When: > Thursday December 2, 2010 from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM EAT > Add to my calendar > > Dear Mr. Paul Kukobu , > > TNS has invested significantly to bring you the largest, most comprehensive study of the global digital consumer ever . > > TNS Research International in partnership with the Kenya ICT board is now launching the Kenyan and East African findings. > The findings will be an eye opener on the role of digital as media and what drives Kenya's digital online behavior in comparison to other countries around the world and in Africa. > > According to TNS Research International CEO of East Africa based in Nairobi, the study helps businesses understand distinct groups of consumers; what they are doing and when they are doing it and ultimately how to communicate to them. > > The findings of this study come at a time when the Kenyan internet market has received a boost with the entrance of fiber optics and more and more Kenyans accessing the internet. > The report covers regions; digital activities and digital segments. > > Kindly click on the link below to register or RSVP. > Register Now! > > Thank you for your attention and response. Look forward to seeing you at the event. Apologies for the short notice. > > Sincerely, > > Lucy Odhiambo > Kenya ICT Board > lodhiambo(a)ict.go.ke > 254 0202089061 > Forward email > > This email was sent to pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke by lodhiambo(a)ict.go.ke. > Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. > Email Marketing by > > Kenya ICT Board | Telposta Towers, 12th Floor | Kenyatta Ave | P.o. box 27150-00100 | Nairobi | Kenya

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Fwd: "Engineers Bill 2009" in an ICT enabled industry
by Wainaina Mungai 27 Nov '10

27 Nov '10

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Wainaina Mungai" <wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org> Date: Nov 27, 2010 2:54 PM Subject: "Engineers Bill 2009" in an ICT enabled industry To: "Wainaina Mungai" <wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org> The "Engineers Bill 2009" will not improve the profession; Engineers Registration Board - www.erbk.go.ke - and Institutions of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) - www.iekenya.org. (see attachment) The profession needs a more progressive legislation enabling easier and faster registration; convenient payment systems for subscription fees; continuing education and less inhibiting bureaucracy. The new legislation should improve the quality of engineers. 1. *Cabinet approved Engineers Bill 2009 on 30th of June, 2010* The engineering profession is also headed for a shake-up, with the approval of the Engineers Bill 2009 which if enacted will regulate the engineering profession through registration and training. It will allow for mandatory annual licensing of practising engineers, regulation of all engineering consulting firms, establishment of the scale of fees for engineering professional services and the promotion of ethical practices and good governance in engineering works and services. Source: http://www.africa-investor.com/article.asp?id=7186 *2. It was alluded to by the Roads Minister in Parliament on 25th of August, 2010* *Mr. Bett:* Asante, Bwana Naibu Spika. Hilo ni swali nzuri sana. Hivi karibuni, nitawasilisha Mswada hapa Bungeni; *Engineers Bill*. Ninawaomba Wabunge wapitishe Mswada huo. Uhandisi ni muhimu sana kwa utekelezaji wa barabara. Kwa hivyo, tumeunda sheria ya kuhakikisha kwamba mhandisi ambaye anafanya kazi katika sehemu fulani anatii sheria hiyo na anakuwa na heshima kwa kazi yake. Pili, wakati kazi inaendelea kwa barabara, inabidi mhandisi huyo afanye kazi jinsi inavyotakikana bila kuchelewa. Hivyo ndivyo ilivyo katika sheria hiyo. Ninaomba Wabunge wapitishe Mswada huu utakapowasilishwa hapa Bungeni ili tuwe na barabara nzuri. *Source: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OFFICIAL REPORT, Wednesday, 25th August, 2010<http://www.parliament.go.ke/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&g…> * * * * *

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 42, Issue 89
by Jane Kagiri 27 Nov '10

27 Nov '10

Confirming attendance to the workshop. Jane Kagiri. On Sat Nov 27th, 2010 3:51 AM EST kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: >Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > >Today's Topics: > > 1. Nokia Champions Environmental Recycling in Uganda > (Joshua Twinamasiko G.) > 2. Invitation to a stakeholder workshop on ICT and poverty on > 2nd December 2010 at 9.00 a.m. (Mwololo Tim) > 3. Re: Invitation to a stakeholder workshop on ICT and poverty > on 2nd December 2010 at 9.00 a.m. (McTim) > 4. Re: Invitation to a stakeholder workshop on ICT and poverty > on 2nd December 2010 at 9.00 a.m. (Mwololo Tim) > 5. Re: Invitation to a stakeholder workshop on ICT and poverty > on 2nd December 2010 at 9.00 a.m. (McTim) > 6. Re: Invitation to a stakeholder workshop on ICT and poverty > on 2nd December 2010 at 9.00 a.m. (James Muendo) > 7. Re: Invitation to a stakeholder workshop on ICT and povertyon > 2nd December 2010 at 9.00 a.m. (bitange(a)jambo.co.ke) > > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >Message: 1 >Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:45:34 +0300 >From: "Joshua Twinamasiko G." <josht(a)joshtwin.com> >To: "KICT" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >Subject: [kictanet] Nokia Champions Environmental Recycling in Uganda >Message-ID: <577DA766BC5B4986ADC25EF0815B94BF@JTPC> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > >Hello, > >Last weekend Nokia had an exciting Recycling drive in Kampala. Several consumers turned up in support of the program, and many walked away with prizes. > >More here: http://bit.ly/hQ925Z > >Regards, >Joshua Twinamasiko G. >Managing Editor, PC Tech Magazine >Published monthly by PC Tech Communications Ltd. >t: +256 312 274 869 m: +256 774 143 720 / +256 701 143 720 >www.pctechmagazine.com | www.pixelmagic.co.ug | www.joshtwin.com > > >

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Nokia Champions Environmental Recycling in Uganda
by Joshua Twinamasiko G. 26 Nov '10

26 Nov '10

Hello, Last weekend Nokia had an exciting Recycling drive in Kampala. Several consumers turned up in support of the program, and many walked away with prizes. More here: http://bit.ly/hQ925Z Regards, Joshua Twinamasiko G. Managing Editor, PC Tech Magazine Published monthly by PC Tech Communications Ltd. t: +256 312 274 869 m: +256 774 143 720 / +256 701 143 720 www.pctechmagazine.com | www.pixelmagic.co.ug | www.joshtwin.com

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Unity of purpose
by Eric M.K Osiakwan 26 Nov '10

26 Nov '10

Comrades, The other day, the Americans decided they were going to put a man on the moon, not too long NASA was established for this prupose and President Kennedy went to visit. The entire staff were lined and he asked eveyone what their purpose was, one answer kept echoing and then he got to the cleaner and his answer was, "am also helping to put a man on the moon". This episode ranks very high in the school of "unity of purpose" and i beckon us to that high calling. We have an opportunity to put a man (woman) on the ICANN board again, we have done it before so may i submit that we unit around this common purpose and ensure that we dont major on the minors and minor on the majors. Here is the check, if you are about to send a post (on https://community.icann.org/display/DirCan/At-Large+Director+Candidate-Comm… and any other forum), ask yourself, "would it help put a man (woman) on the ICANN board to represent Africa? Good day. Eric here NB: Sorry about cross posting. Eric M.K Osiakwan Director Internet Research www.internetresearch.com.gh emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North Tel: +233.30.2258800 ext 7031 Fax: +233.30.2258811 Cell: +233.24.4386792

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Implementation commission nominees....congratulations Florence omosa
by Alice Munyua 25 Nov '10

25 Nov '10

Dear all For those who were part of the KICTANet's institutional assessment exercise, supported by IDRC in 2007-2008, will remember Florence Omosa who lead this process. I am very pleased to see she is one of the nominated commissioners for the commission for the implementation of the new constitution. Congratulations Florence, and wishing you all the best Alice --

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IGF News
by waudo siganga 24 Nov '10

24 Nov '10

Dear Colleagues - some information for those following IGF matters: 1. The IGF multistakeholder advisory group (MAG) meeting took place on 23 November 2010 in Geneva and a summary meeting report prepared by the MAG and the IGF secretariat is available on the IGF website at: [1]http://intgovforum.org/cms/2010/MAG.Summary.23.11.2010.pdf Open consultations also took place on 22/11/2010 at the same place and the man item was review of the Vilnius meeting (Stocktaking), The transcripts are accessible from [2]www.intgovforum.org. 2. The UN General Assembly is expected to renew the IGF next month. 3. The next meeting in Kenya is tentatively planned for the last week of September 2011 at the UN facilities in Gigiri. Azerbaijan has offered to host the 2012 IGF. 4. Markus Kummer who has been in charge of the IGF Secretariat and a good friend of Kenya has announced his retirement, effective January 2011. Kind Regards, Waudo References 1. http://intgovforum.org/cms/2010/MAG.Summary.23.11.2010.pdf 2. http://www.intgovforum.org/

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Automated Milk Weighing System
by Muchiri Nyaggah 23 Nov '10

23 Nov '10

Hi. India has had an automated milk weighing system that not only weighs but checks the milk for fat content and processes payments (in some cases on the spot) so that farmers have no doubt what their milk is worth and when they'll get paid. I haven't heard of anything similar here and wondered if this would work here and probably also be adopted for other agricultural goods, especially maize. Is there anyone from USAID's Kenya Dairy Sector Competitiveness Project on the list to shed a little light? See this post on AMCUS here http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20020916/ebiz1.shtml <http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20020916/ebiz1.shtml> Kind regards, *Muchiri* Nyaggah Director @muchiri +254 722 506400 Semacraft.com

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