May 2011 - 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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KIXP Down?
by Michael Bullut 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Good afternoon fellow listers, Might anybody be noting problems with the Kenya Internet Exchange Point? My colleagues working with service providers inform me they can not exchange traffic with their fellow counterparts. Warm regards, Michael Bullut. --- *Cell:* *+254 723 393 114.* *Google Talk: michael.bullut **Twitter:** @Kipsang <http://twitter.com/Kipsang/> * *Blog: http://kipsang.wordpress.com/* *E-mail:* *michael.bullut(a)gmail.com* * * *---*

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How To Build a Business on Mobile Apps / Services
by Muchiri Nyaggah 31 May '11

31 May '11

My apologies for cross posting. Semacraft Consulting invites you to register for a workshop on Building a Business on Mobile Apps to be held in Nairobi, Kenya. The workshop is based on research and insights gathered by the Semacraft team on the African market and will equip participants with the information they need to: - Understand a better way of market segmentation - Ensure your app/service is relevant to the majority - Identify the most optimal platforms to deliver their products - Understand the prepaid economy and how it affects your business The facilitator for this workshop is Niti Bhan, Senior Partner – Global Insights at Semacraft currently based in Helsinki, Finland. She provides valuable insights gleaned from her experience in design and research for global firms on identifying new and emerging opportunity spaces (particularly for mobile) in markets like Africa. The workshop is designed for software developers, product development teams and business owners who wish to use mobile software applications or services to build their business or grow their market share. *Date & Venue* Date: 13th June, 2011 Venue: Prestige Plaza, 3rd floor, Ngong road, Nairobi. Time: 9am to 4pm Cost: Ksh. 2,500 per person Lunch and refreshments will be provided Registration is online via Tickets4U.co.ke <http://tickets4u.co.ke/> and payments can be made via MPESA, ZAP or yuCash. To make payments by cheque / cash or and for more information please get in touch with Muchiri Nyaggah on 0722506400 or hq(a)semacraft.com. Kind regards, *Muchiri* Nyaggah Principal Partner @muchiri +254 722 506400 Semacraft.com

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Register and vote for M-Farm under companies that have the most potential under the TOP 50 SME’s chosen by infoDev
by Dorcas Muthoni 31 May '11

31 May '11

*Deadline: today, 31st May 2011 at 6pm Vote on the companies that have the most potential* under the *TOP 50 SME’s chosen by infoDev on* http://www.ideasproject.com/ideas/4137 Please register and vote for M-Farm (www.m-farm.co.ke) a revolutionary mobile application pioneered by two Kenyan female techies who have build an application to guarantee farmers optimal value for their produce by enhancing market access via a mobile agricultural commodity exchange ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodities_exchange) platform. This application can make a big difference for rural farmers in Kenya trying to fetch the best prices and escape shortchange by middlemen. This application can be used by farmers all over the world. The application can facilitate our African farmers also fetch best value of their raw produce while exporting to international markets significantly enhancing the value African economies fetch on produce such as coffee, tea, pyre-thrum and many other tropic agricultural produce. -- Muthoni My Blog: http://rugongo.blogspot.com/ -------------------------------------------- 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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Meeting with PS on Digital Villages
by Victor Gathara 31 May '11

31 May '11

Hi, After some teething problems [anyone need advise on setting up a new business? I'm your man!] I am now back on the list. I'm sure I've missed a lot but would like to particularly catch up on the outcome of the meeting that listers had with PS about digital villages. Is there a write-up somewhere? Victor

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Twitter's 'landmark' court ruling: Why British free speech is over
by Grace Githaiga 31 May '11

31 May '11

Listers Another IG issue? A local council in England has taken Twitter to court in the United States in a bid to reveal the name of a tweeter, who has been accused of making libellous statements. The court forced Twitter into handing over the names of users who had not only been directly implicated — one of the council’s own councillors, but also the names of many others who have contacted him using the social networking site. http://www.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/twitters-landmark-court-ruling-why-br… Rgds Grace ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you have the strength to survive, you have the power to succeed. Life is all about choices we make depending upon the situation we are in. Go forth and rule the World!

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G8 declaration on 2011 Nairobi IGF
by alice＠apc.org 30 May '11

30 May '11

Dear all, Please see link below of the final Declaration on “Renewed Commitment for Freedom and Democracy” released by the leaders of the Group of Eight (G8) on 27 May. It includes 19 paragraphs on internet related issues and principles and mentions and supports the upcoming IGF, scheduled to take place in September 27 to 30. <http://graphics8.nytimes.com/packages/pdf/world/20110527-Deauville-G8-Decla…> Best Alice

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Whats all this about DotAFRICA
by [ Brainiac ] 30 May '11

30 May '11

Im getting emails left right and center from various sources (some obviously spam) about some ongoing tussle on the .africa process with the ICANN, could someone objectively highlight what the real issues are, who the players are and what is at stake?. -- *“The twentieth century has been characterized by three developments of great political importance: the growth of democracy, the growth of corporate power, and the growth of corporate propaganda as a means of protecting corporate power against democracy”* ~ Alex Carey ~ Tel No: 0x2af23696

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Vision 2030 on PDF
by Muchiri Nyaggah 30 May '11

30 May '11

I can't seem to find a current pdf for Kenya's Vision 2030 anywhere. I found one on the Kenyatta University website but it's before BPO was changed IT Enabled Services / Outsourcing. There's an overview on Scribd but nothing on the Vision 2030. Is this intentional? Kind regards, *Muchiri* Nyaggah Principal Partner @muchiri +254 722 506400 Semacraft.com

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Fellowship Application Round for the 42nd ICANN meeting to be held in Dakar, Senegal 23-28 October:
by alice＠apc.org 28 May '11

28 May '11

Dear All, Please note the following announcement of the opening of the Fellowship Application Round for the 42nd ICANN meeting to be held in Dakar, Senegal 23-28 October: The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is now accepting online applications for the 14th round of the Fellowship program. Successful candidates will participate in the ICANN meeting to be held in Dakar, Senegal 23-28 October 2011. The Fellowship program is open to applicants who are current residents of developing and least developed nations and interested in participating in ICANN and its supporting organizations, constituencies and stakeholder groups. Priority is given to individuals new to the ICANN environment from government and the ccTLD community, as well as those from academic, civil, business and non-profit entities, which are NOT involved in or associated with other ICANN supported travel programs. The program provides the support and opportunity for these participants to gain knowledge on how to have their voices heard in the Internet community and ICANN. More information regarding terms and conditions, as well as eligibility is available online at http://www.icann.org/en/fellowships/ <http://icann.org/en/fellowships/> or email at fellowships(a)icann.org regarding any questions about this process or program. The Fellowship program arranges the airfare, hotel and a stipend for those individuals selected to participate in this ICANN meeting. Recipients are expected to actively participate in and contribute to ICANN processes, both at the meeting and in the future. As always, registration for ICANN's meetings is free for anyone wanting to attend. Applications for the meeting in Dakar will be accepted from 00:00 UTC on 27 May 2011 until 00:00 UTC on 9 July 2011. The full announcement is available at: http://icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-27may11-en.htm. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Seth Greene, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, ICANN At-Large Staff ___________

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