April 2010 - KICTANet

Digital to Analog Conversion
by robert yawe 19 Jun '15

19 Jun '15

Hi, When the migration from analog to digital was initially raised fear was put into the public on how there would be no option but to throw away our analog TV sets and replace them with Digital. Now that digital transmission is finally here we need to look at how to make the migration as painless as possible while at the same time we do not disenfranchise any citizens. It has been mentioned that there are over 1 million TV sets in Kenya today, that means 1 million digital to analog converters will be required over the next 2-3 years. I believe this is a great opportunity for us to go into the electronic assembly business, I would like to propose that we 1st increase duty on converters from the current 35% to 250% so as to discourage the importation of the converters. Then exempt from duty and vat all assembly stations, test equipment and components for anyone who sets up a converter assembly plant, with a 3 year tax holiday. If you setup the plant more than 200 kilometers from Nairobi or Mombasa you receive an addition 2 years tax holiday. I believe this will sort out the issue of substandard converters and will also provide an opportunity for us to develop our electronic devices assembly skills. If you make a net profit of 1,000/- there is a clean 875,000,000/- to be made, close to what the government is spending on purchase of the Malili farm. This is assuming a standard device, there is still a market for those who want high end devices with recording, tuners, USB ports, etc which would mean that the returns could be much higher than projected above. So will we move away from juts being importers and retailers or do we have what it takes to do some value add? 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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Re: [kictanet] KCSE Performance
by Jotham Kilimo Mwale 03 Mar '11

03 Mar '11

Hi Akich, I found the list you are asking for from The Standard online home page. I have attached the document. Regards, Jotham --- On Thu, 3/4/10, Akich Kwach <kwach(a)archway-productions.com> wrote: From: Akich Kwach <kwach(a)archway-productions.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] KCSE Performance To: jokilimo(a)yahoo.com Cc: "alewela" <alewela(a)ict.go.ke>, "ke users" <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net>, "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 1:01 AM _filtered #yiv689680575 { font-family:Wingdings;} _filtered #yiv689680575 { font-family:Cambria Math;} _filtered #yiv689680575 { font-family:Calibri;} _filtered #yiv689680575 {margin:70.85pt 70.85pt 70.85pt 70.85pt;} #yiv689680575 P.MsoNormal { MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;FONT-FAMILY:"serif";FONT-SIZE:12pt;} #yiv689680575 LI.MsoNormal { MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;FONT-FAMILY:"serif";FONT-SIZE:12pt;} #yiv689680575 DIV.MsoNormal { MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;FONT-FAMILY:"serif";FONT-SIZE:12pt;} #yiv689680575 A:link { COLOR:blue;TEXT-DECORATION:underline;} #yiv689680575 SPAN.MsoHyperlink { COLOR:blue;TEXT-DECORATION:underline;} #yiv689680575 A:visited { COLOR:purple;TEXT-DECORATION:underline;} #yiv689680575 SPAN.MsoHyperlinkFollowed { COLOR:purple;TEXT-DECORATION:underline;} #yiv689680575 SPAN.EmailStyle17 { FONT-FAMILY:"sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d;} #yiv689680575 .MsoChpDefault { FONT-SIZE:10pt;} #yiv689680575 DIV.Section1 { } #yiv689680575 OL { MARGIN-BOTTOM:0in;} #yiv689680575 UL { MARGIN-BOTTOM:0in;} Many thanks Barnabas for sharing this valuable information. Would you be having the list of top 100 candidates national and provincial categories with names of schools in which the candidates sat for their KCSE exams? If you do, kindly share it. The way the list is published in the media only gives incomplete information. Would you imagine if they announced the names of the winners during the Olympic Games and then they only play the national anthem without mentioning the countries they represent, (in our case the Index numbers represent schools). In the case of Olympic games, one has to go through the catalogue and find out which country is represented by such a flag; similarly, in the case of KCSE relults, those few who knows index numbers for various schools. I am of the view citizens should never be denied information they deserve. All in all your Ministry (MoE) and the KNEC has made good progress by incorporating ICT tools while releasing results. This has greatly saved parents and candidates the costs of running to schools, (some of them miles away) for their results. May God bless this nation to keep moving in the right direction at competitive speed. Akich Kwach ----- Original Message ----- From: Barnabas K. Sang To: kwach(a)archway-productions.com Cc: alewela ; ke users ; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 9:26 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] KCSE Performance Thought would be of interest to you. Kind regards B. K. Sang _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: kwach(a)archway-productions.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kwach%40archway-produc… -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: jokilimo(a)yahoo.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jokilimo%40yahoo.com

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KENIC is wanting
by robert yawe 31 May '10

31 May '10

Hi, How safe is .ke if the servers have questionable security certificates, it seems we are taking this ctld issues very lightly. After attending ICANN I am now more informed about the importance of secure servers and the costs of lax dns issues. 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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Article on Kenya ICT Policy-publication version FOR YOU!
by warigia bowman 12 May '10

12 May '10

Dear colleagues Here is the article on Kenya's ICT policy which is going to press today. The correct citation is Bowman, Warigia, "Governance, Technology and the Search for Modernity in Kenya," *William and Mary Policy Review* 1 (April 2010): 87-116. Please CITE the article if you use it, or dispute it, or think about it in your work. i tried to cite every article by everyone that was published in idrcs books on this, READ THE ENDNOTES to find your name. *HIGHLIGHTS: footnote 4 *i say thank you to everyone i can fit. p. 110- long discussion of kictanet and KIF. p. 97, rege and ndemo and okech are great, p. 100 waema and getao, p. 102, the BEST PART mucheru fights back against tuju, 103, *alice becomes CCK commissioner. * * * i hope you like it, and if you have corrections or complaints, you can send them to me offline as i prepare my book manuscript. Yours with DEEP gratitude to KIF and kictanet, Warigia -- Dr. Warigia Bowman Assistant Professor The Department of Public Policy Leadership The University of Mississippi 107 Odom Hall University, MS 38677 URL: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/leadership/index.html PHONE: 662-915-1904 EMAIL: mwbowman(a)olemiss.edu

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stop mails from going to my CIO email
by ALEX OWITI 04 May '10

04 May '10

Dear Odhiambo, Kindly deactive emails going to my CIO email(alex.owiti(a)cio.co.ke) since i'm using another e-mail in the mail list. Thanks. Alex

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Mobile Number Portability
by Jevans Nyabiage 04 May '10

04 May '10

Hi All, Looking at countries that have tried to unveil the Mobile Number Portability, it seems no impact has been felt in most of them including developed ones. Is Kenya any different? Do Kenyans really need MNP? Who will it benefit? Will it ever work as subscribers will be required to pay Sh1,000 to switch to another network. Jevans DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Nation Media Group. �To get all breaking news alerts send the word BREAK to 6667 or visit http://mobile.nation.co.ke to read news on your mobile phone.�

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[Fwd: Recruitment: DOT Kenya Program Manager]
by alice 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

DOT Kenya is recruiting a Program Manager. The position announcement is attached. It would be greatly appreciated if you would circulate this to your colleagues and networks. As indicated, responses should be directed to Heather Marshall here in Ottawa (hmarshall(a)dotrust.org <mailto:hmarshall@dotrust.org>) who will assist with the first filtering. Thanks and best regards, -- Grant Thomas Vice President, Strategic Development Digital Opportunity Trust The DOT House 205 Pretoria Avenue Ottawa Canada K1S 1X1 +1-613-667-5854 (Office) +1-613-265-7000 (Mobile) GThomas(a)dotrust.org <mailto:GThomas@dotrust.org> www.dotrust.org <http://www.dotrust.org> Skype: talk2grant

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EAIGF 2010
by Barrack Otieno 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

Listers, I have just been reviewing EuroDIG 2010 and i thought we can borrow some ideas to make EAIGF a great event this year. Last year i noted that participation of the youth was not that high and i suppose we could encourage more young people to participate in this years event since they are an important constituency in so far as Internet Governance issues are concerned. On another note, we could improve on the East African Internet Governance Portal by making it more interactive similar, to http://www.eurodig.org. We need not rope in as many youth on various lists within East Africa to participate in this important ICT4D event since they represent the future of the region. We could introduce exciting topics such as Social Networking, Internet Governance in light of the EAC protocol...i am just stirring your thoughs as i think aloud we have great thinktanks across the region, lets support the organisers to make this event great. I welcome ideas on this subject.. Thank you

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Red Card for the Sheikhs
by Wainaina Mungai 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

The recent move by Muslim Sheikhs to enforce Sharia Law, outlaw DSTV, video dens & related activities in Mandera could not have come at a more unfortunate time. The support they have received from SUPREM (Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims) further complicates the debate on the "continued" inclusion of Kadhi Courts in our Constitution. Now that the SUPKEM has proved to support such apparent 'treason' in my secular nation, President Kibaki and Prime Minister Odinga must also commit to ensuring that religion and religious courts are omitted from the new constitution. That is the pact they must sign with the NO campaign if a YES vote is to sail through without question. No religion, especially fundamentalist Islam, should enjoy the privileges of my hard-earned taxes to propagate religious activities that may disintegrate into such treasonable actions as by the Sheikhs. My vote would easily change to a resounding "NO" unless I am assured by the Constitution that no Sheikh or Buddist monk, Hindu priest or Christian cleric will get away with the absurd audacity of attempting to determine where I watch my Supersport matches, what I drink as I do so; where and what I can smoke or drink in an independent secular KENYA. No religion should 'get it twisted' on its place in secular Kenya and no loopholes should allow Sheikhs or SUPKEM to get away with such treasonable actions. Regards, Wainaina -- Sent from my mobile device Wainaina Mungai ----- http://www.bungesms.com http://www.madeinkenya.org http://www.wainainamungai.com Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. ~ Buddha~

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Fwd: WITSA Trade Mission to Amsterdam , The Netherlands
by waudo siganga 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

FYI ----- Original message ----- From: "Nisha Deivenathan" <nisha(a)witsa.org> To: Cc: "david.wong(a)sntglobal.com" <david.wong(a)sntglobal.com> Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:09:27 -0400 Subject: WITSA Trade Mission to Amsterdam , The Netherlands April 30, 2010 TO: All Members, Global Partners and members’ associates of WITSA FR: The Secretariat, WITSA Global Trade Committee (GTC) RE: WITSA Trade Mission to Amsterdam, The Netherlands _________________________________________________________________ Dear WITSA members, partners and associates, PARTICIPATE FOR FREE^*!! (*terms & condition apply) We are pleased to announce the WITSA Trade Mission (WTM) to Amsterdam, The Netherlands in conjunction with our biennial signature event, the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT), which will be hosted by our member in The Netherlands, ICT~Office, on May 25 to 27, 2010. WITSA members, global partners and your affiliate members/associates are invited to participate in this WTM, enabling them to learn and understand the European ICT market, explore business opportunities and enhance global trade. WCIT 2010 brings together over 2,500 captains of industry, government leaders and academics from more than 80 economies. This premier global ICT forum and flagship event of WITSA is themed “Challenges of Change”. We have planned and prepared a half-day WITSA WTM-Amsterdam itinerary on the May 24, 2010, which precedes the WCIT2010 main congress on May 25-27. The WTM-Amsterdam agenda includes:- Activity 1 - Special Guest Session with Prominent Speakers Activity 2 – Guest Presentation on Global Trade Ø to learn and understand the trade and business policies, business environment and areas of opportunity in various regions/economies including Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia Activity 3 –WITSA Networking Session hosted by Mexico –IT Activity 4 – Business Matchmaking Sessions Ø 25^th - 27^th May (an activity within WCIT 2010) Ø targeting the areas on Global Trade opportunities made available through the Business Matching system virtually, as well as Face-to-face meetings at the venue and pavilions Activity 5 – Leisure Tour – “Amsterdam Canal tour on boat” (TBC) Ø An optional tour subject to a fee (please stay tuned…) WTM-Amsterdam Participation Fees:- Item Description Cost (EUR) 1 WTM-Amsterdam Participation-cum- WCIT2010 Congress Fee - Inclusive of WCIT2010 Conference Ticket - Excludes Gala Dinner Ticket - Participants will also be profiled in the WTM-Amsterdam Delegation Directory - Inclusive of VAT (19%) 1190 2 Gala Dinner Ticket - Gala dinner tickets subject to availability of seats - Including VAT (19%) 417 Registered participants of WCIT2010 can also sign up by registering with WITSA Global Trade Secretariat at no additional charge - this is limited to the first 100 participants. The WITSA Secretariat believes that the trip will provide participants with an excellent window to visit and explore the business opportunities offered in the European market. At the same time, participants are able to take the opportunity to extend their products and services to this region. Kindly find the attached document about WTM-Amsterdam for your reference. A detailed [1]Evaluation Document is also put forth in the WITSA Trade Mission Section at [2]http://globaltrade.witsa.org/ to facilitate your review and decision on your participation. Please register your participation with [3]WITSA Global Trade Secretariat or [4]globaltrade(a)witsa.org in order for the Secretariat to send you a Registration Form; and submit your registration to secure a place by May 10, 2010. Please forward this email to your business associates/members to encourage their participation in this trade mission. The Secretariat looks forward to your support and please do not hesitate to contact us should you require further details or clarification. Thank you. from WITSA Global Trade Secretariat Best Regards, Nisha Deivenathan Global Trade WITSA HQ Secretariat World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) witsa_newlogo WITSA Headquarters Suite 4800-3A-1 CBD Perdana 63000 Cyberjaya Selangor D.E., Malaysia Tel.: +603-8320 1898 Fax: +603-8320 1896 Cell: +601 6614 4387 Email: [5]nisha(a)witsa.org URL: [6]www.witsa.org References 1. http://globaltrade.witsa.org/trade_mission/WTM_Amsterdam_Evaluation.pdf 2. http://globaltrade.witsa.org/ 3. mailto:globaltrade@witsa.org 4. mailto:globaltrade@witsa.org 5. mailto:nisha@witsa.org 6. http://www.witsa.org/

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