February 2011 - KICTANet

Nsemia Inc. Publishers
by Matunda Nyanchama 11 Feb '11

11 Feb '11

This may be of interest to you as a reader, writer or even as a curious observer. It may not have a lot to do with ICT but it sure relates to information: its articulation, capture and transmission. Nsemia Inc. Publishers. The most recent brochure is attached. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be prepared to face ICT Security failures & know how to respond when they happen! Call: +1-888-587-1150 or info(a)aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk I have a workstation…" - Anonymous ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by Barrack Otieno via LinkedIn 10 Feb '11

10 Feb '11

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Re: [kictanet] Bringing Sanity Back to our Roads
by Matunda Nyanchama 10 Feb '11

10 Feb '11

Edwin, Very good points. I would say we need a working planned infrastructure with sufficient capacity to handle traffic needs, the discipline of drivers and law enforcement, useful information (much of which you outline) and more. I also think we can ease congestion using technology: have more telecommuting where people work close to where they live instead of enduring the jams, indiscipline on the roads, etc. It would be good for our stress levels and hearts. (Here is what I said to a delegation from Metropolitan Nairobi that came looking for ideas; they have never followed up on their promises. I guess they are waiting for some donor to fund the initiative.) BTW: much of what you have indicated is subject to a discussion held by some colleagues with people at OP; I am told that the leading interest is CCTV and border surveillance; see where the priorities are. One last comment: for good happen, one needs leadership that has clear goals and drives persistently to achieve those goals. The improvement of traffic condition under Michuki was deliberate and persistent. Regards ---------------- Message: 2 Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 22:34:03 +0300 From: "Edwin Onchari" <eonchari(a)lynxbits.com> To: <andrea.bohnstedt(a)ratio-magazine.com> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Bringing Sanity Back to our Roads Message-ID: <001401cbc6fe$01ffdf50$05ff9df0$@com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Matunda/all, The European & American system works very well. For this to work, I suggest the following to take place at the new County levels: 1. Digitize all driving records in the county, and register drivers based on their county of residence and to link the driver record to traffic offenses (point system for drunk driving, speeding, and any other traffic violations) 2. The digitized licenses should hold such information as a requirement to wear glasses when driving, etc 3. Provide a platform, and requisite training for traffic police to log and tag traffic offenses (real-time) to a central county database which the insurance companies can reference before renewing the drivers insurance policy. 4. Register vehicles (tags-number plates) based on the county of residence of the vehicle owner against the owners drivers license, renewable yearly (even through in an emissions test program-we'll all breathe easier and rid of jalopies) 5. Like Andrea has stated, dedicate lanes for trucks, high occupancy vehicles, etc 6. Implement a functional highway patrol department , that warn motorists of broken down vehicles, tow them away at a fee, rescue stranded motorists at a fee, etc (more revenue for the county) 7. With all the above in place, employ technology like red-light cameras that automatically takes a photo of the vehicle tags whenever you jump a light, and attach this to the vehicle records, and by default the primary registered driver of the vehicle, and the next time they try to renew, they be forced to pay the fines from their many offenses. 8. Tag the DL to a national ID/PP so that the sneaky drivers do not change licenses/names after causing carnage in another county However, for the above to work, the county then must provide the requisite infrastructure (proper highway lighting, driver information centers, annual driver license evaluation and renewal centers without extensive queues) My 2 cents Edwin Best Regards, Edwin M Onchari 0720755951 eonchari(a)lynxbits.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be prepared to face ICT Security failures & know how to respond when they happen! Call: +1-888-587-1150 or info(a)aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk I have a workstation…" - Anonymous ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Do we have a new policy in this forum?
by Edwin Onchari 10 Feb '11

10 Feb '11

Dear Listers, I recently posted an enquiry/observation on KICTB on its seeming reluctance to inform the public on EOIs advertised. Somehow, this posting did get to my email, but not to other members who have a lot of interest in this subject. Below is the message I had posted: At the risk of no longer being invited to participate in events organized by the agency, it has been quite interesting to note that despite many queries on updates on EOIs issued by the KICTB, there seems to be very few updates on the progress of such. A case in point is the "EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES ON INTERNATIONAL IT INVESTMENT AND OUTSOURCING COUNTRY POSITIONING"- a subject that is critical to my organization and many in this forum. Myself and others have been asking whatever happened to this as there is very little communication around it. Was this EOI cancelled, awarded? It is interesting to note that despite the fact that KICTB is the ICT champion Kenya (with budgets), little information is available even on their website! I guess we'll keep wondering. So, was this message stripped and not delivered to members? Maybe the moderator can help out on this. Ed

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Looking for software developers to work in Uganda
by Badru Ntege 10 Feb '11

10 Feb '11

Hi all Need some good sw developers. If interested please make contact offline. I hope I'm not breaking the rules here. Regards Badru BN http://www.nftconsult.com/vacancies?sobi2Task=sobi2Details&catid=0&sobi2Id=…

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Certified Ethical Hacker(CEH) V 7 Course Launch by Ec-Council
by Preston Odera 10 Feb '11

10 Feb '11

Nairobi Kenya has been chosen for the launch of the course Certified Ethical Hacker(CEH) Version 7 scheduled for the release from 14th to 18th March 2011 which will be carried out in 25 countries worldwide. There will be a five day course followed by a launch party on the final day. This will be replicated in 25 countries. Benefits to Participants: 1. Be amongst the first in the world to experience the all-new CEH v7 2. Receive exclusive CEH v7 commemorative metal certificate of attendance for those who register by 2nd March 2011 from Ec-Council. 3. Second Exam attempt if not thru the first attempt. 4. VVIP access to Hacker Halted and TakeDownCon Conference worth USD 1,999 and USD 999 each 5. Opportunity to be showcased as Roll of Honor for these specially scheduled classes 6) Attend a launch party on the evening of 18th March 2011. This course will be highly useful for information security, forensic auditors and investigators. Registrations are currently on. Those interested please get in touch for more registration details. For more details check:- http://www.eccouncil.org/about_us/about_ec-council.aspx Regards Preston Cell +254 (0)722 771 478

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Revised Postal & Courier License
by robert yawe 10 Feb '11

10 Feb '11

CCK invites comments on the revised postal/ courier license Posted: 26 Jan, 2011 The Commission has today initiated a public consultation on the modified postal/courier licence. The modification of the licence is inspired by feedback received from the postal/courier industry on the need to effect certain changes in the postal/courier licence to take into account new and emerging issues within the sector. The Commission maintains various avenues of consultation and feedback from the communications industry with a view to facilitating continual improvement of both the regulatory and operating environment. The changes are also meant to align postal/courier licences with the Kenya Information and Communications (Postal and Courier Services) Regulations, 2010. The proposed postal/courier licence is intended to replace the existing one and is available at http://www.cck.go.ke/current_consultations/ The deadline for submitting representations/comments is 28th February 2011 Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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70% growth in Postals mail volume
by robert yawe 10 Feb '11

10 Feb '11

Hi, It was positive to see that Postal Corporation has increased the volume of local mail has increased by over 70%. This changes the game plan for when I become PMG as the expectations are now higher and the subtle improvements I had proposed for the first year in office seem to have been taken up by the current PMG. Regards Its not over till the fat lady sings Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Back to Malili
by robert yawe 09 Feb '11

09 Feb '11

I came across a picture in a magazine about a Digital City in Jakarta and is looks uncannily familiar. Make your own deduction. Regards Jakarta Jaka Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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ICT incubator - Expressions of interest
by robert yawe 09 Feb '11

09 Feb '11

Hi, Anyone aware of whether this issue has progressed beyond the placing of the advert and if so who have been short-listed to move to the next level? 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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