April 2012 - KICTANet

Safaricom discontinues unlimited internet
by Grace Githaiga 28 Apr '12

28 Apr '12

http://www.wanjiku.co.ke/2012/04/safaricom-discontinues-unlimited-internet/

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Kenya changes BPO strategy, striving for efficiency
by Grace Githaiga 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

Service providers have failed to establish a strong international presence Read more:http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/small-business/3353512/kenya-changes-bpo-strategy-striving-for-efficiency/

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Looking for Database Administrators
by Badru Ntege 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

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The mayhem that is the Under Sea Fiber Cables
by Harry Delano 26 Apr '12

26 Apr '12

We just never really seem to get a grip on things, do we.? Harry

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On PCK - Re: How To Revive Postal Service
by Matunda Nyanchama 26 Apr '12

26 Apr '12

Re: How To Revive Postal Service Amenya You are living in the past. Postal services worldwide are declining and only those with futuristic leadership will enable their corporations adopt. Part of the reason is the growth of electronic communications (fast, reliable, etc.) and competition from other carriers: courier companies, etc (in fact in Kenya bus companies deliver parcels more reliably than Posta) and more. In the advanced western economies, futuristic postal corporations have created virtual mailboxes for almost entire populations. Here one gets their bills, statements, etc electronically; documents that can be accessed via a secure web portal. Smart phone growth has been a key enabler of such services, which allow you to scan your documents, pay your bills, etc. Two years ago we approached PCK on a similar approach. The idea was for us to help them craft a strategy to position themselves for survival in the future. Much of our strategy is based on use of technology, taking advantage of their reach across the country, agency banking, etc. Our good general looked at us without betraying a sense of whether he understood what we were saying or not. He dispatched us to the ICT department, composed of very good knowledgeable people working under very difficult circumstances. Long story short: we hit a brick wall. The PCK leadership is archaic, doesn't understand business. Most of them have the civil service mentality .... hang your coat, go roast meat/check how your matatu is doing, come back 3-4 hours later, review one file, go home and for sure there will be a pay cheque at the end of the month! Zip productivity! I could write tons about the unrealized PCK potential but let that be for another day! In the meantime you may wish to check the story of PostaPay which was supposed to compete with MoneyGram and Western Union in international money transfer business! We launched this with pomp ... a few years later, the same people with who we were singing songs of patriotism, were in the dock for embezzlement. Remember the recent article I shared on why Africa lags the Asian Tigers: we eat it all! Matunda Nyanchama --- In NewVisionKenya(a)yahoogroups.com, amenya gibson <g_amenya2000@...> wrote: > > I think Kenyans we can make Kenya great when we join hands and walk > together unlike Hon Mudavadi who said he shall never walk alone yet he > decamped from a party that uplifted him from political oblivions when > Akaranga fried him in 2002 elections ,A conflict statement. > > Back to my little thinking. > > I have been reasoning that since we are gearing towards an elections in > 2013 why can the MPs pass a law that requires all parties to send their > respective partymanifestos through post offices to Kenyans and also via > parcel firms.? > > This will see a boost in revenues collections both direct and indirect and > KRA will have enough avenue to collect taxes to pay teachers ,soldiers etc. > > Postal Corporation will see demand for its stamps go up ,their rental > boxes will be active and also we shall see an increased parcels movements > with other private firms like G4S,Wells Fargo and many more. > > So as Kenyans let us demand all parties to send their manifestos via > registered firms and this will see an increased economic activities because > when this is done ,printing firms will have business,they will hire people > ,hence helping reduction of unemployment in Kenya. > > It can be done let nobody tell me that democracy is suppose to be > affordable hence they party manifestos should be distributed freely. > > Kenyans must come up with simple ideas that will help our GDP uptick. > > They say we lose Ksh 3.4 B through corruptions and other panya routes what > if we sealed those loopholes then we shall have more money said to have > parties pay for postal services so that their supporters can get the > manifestos in their mail boxes. > > > > -- > Thanks > Gibson Amenya > Level Moja Solutions > Skype amenya.gibson > http://levelmojafinancials.kbo.co.ke > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be prepared to face ICT Security failures & know how to respond when they happen! 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Re: [kictanet] Counting the blessings, 10 years of Kibaki government
by Charles Mutsi 26 Apr '12

26 Apr '12

where is this going? we pay taxes. the immigration personnel get salaries. it is a constitutional right. where is the blessing? Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android

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On PCK - Re: How To Revive Postal Service
by Emmanuel Kimeu 26 Apr '12

26 Apr '12

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Re: [kictanet] Counting the blessings, 10 years of Kibaki government
by Charles Mutsi 24 Apr '12

24 Apr '12

what about the thousands of school leavers who cannot get id cards. 10 years ago, school leavers got id cards! Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android

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CCK hosting its website abroad
by Grace Githaiga 24 Apr '12

24 Apr '12

Quoting the article by Rebecca Wanjiku... For a regulator like the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK), you would expect them to be promoting services if the whole talk of how infrastructure has improved and how it is getting better. Read more...http://www.wanjiku.co.ke/2012/04/cck-hosting-its-website-abroad/ RgdsGG

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Internet gets a hall of fame
by alice＠apc.org 24 Apr '12

24 Apr '12

Internet Hall of Fame Inductees Honored at Historic First Annual Awards Ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland Internet Society celebrates inductees’ landmark achievements at Global INET 2012 Launches new website to highlight Internet Hall of Fame, www.internethalloffame.org [Washington, D.C. and Geneva, Switzerland – 23 April 2012] – The names of the inaugural Internet Hall of Fame inductees were announced today at the Internet Society’s Global INET 2012 conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Internet pioneers and luminaries from around the world gathered at the conference to mark the Internet Society’s 20th anniversary, and attend an Awards Gala to honor the following 2012 inductees: Pioneers Circle Recognizing individuals who were instrumental in the early design and development of the Internet: Paul Baran, Vint Cerf, Danny Cohen, Steve Crocker, Donald Davies, Elizabeth Feinler, Charles Herzfeld, Robert Kahn, Peter Kirstein, Leonard Kleinrock, John Klensin, Jon Postel, Louis Pouzin, and Lawrence Roberts. Innovators Recognizing individuals who made outstanding technological, commercial, or policy advances and helped to expand the Internet’s reach: Mitchell Baker, Tim Berners-Lee, Robert Cailliau, Van Jacobson, Lawrence Landweber, Paul Mockapetris, Craig Newmark, Raymond Tomlinson, Linus Torvalds, and Philip Zimmermann. Global Connectors Recognizing individuals from around the world who have made significant contributions to the global growth and use of the Internet: Randy Bush, Kilnam Chon, Al Gore, Nancy Hafkin, Geoff Huston, Brewster Kahle, Daniel Karrenberg, Toru Takahashi, and Tan Tin Wee. Commenting on the 2012 Internet Hall of Fame inductees, Internet Society President and CEO Lynn St.Amour stated, “This historic assembly of Internet visionaries, innovators, and leaders represents an extraordinary breadth of vision and work. While the inductees have extremely diverse backgrounds and represent many different countries, each individual has an incredible passion for their work. We all benefit from their outstanding contributions to a global Internet, making it one of the greatest catalysts of economic and societal development of all time.” Raúl Echeberría, Chairman of the Internet Society’s Board of Trustees, noted, "The Internet, which connects more than two billion people around the world today, is the result of many important contributions from creative and visionary individuals over the past several decades. The 2012 Internet Hall of Fame celebrates the accomplishments and advancements of 33 talented people who have made significant contributions to the design, development, and expansion of the Internet." In conjunction with the announcement, the Internet Society has launched a website at www.internethalloffame.org that will showcase the inductees and their contributions on an ongoing basis. The website, which includes inductee photographs and biographies, will feature an exclusive interview series authored by Wired. Highlighting multiple inductees each month in Q&A interviews, the first interview will feature Internet Hall of Fame Pioneer Vint Cerf. About the Internet Hall of Fame The Internet Hall of Fame is an annual awards program that has been established by the Internet Society to publicly recognize a distinguished and select group of leaders and luminaries who have made significant contributions to the development and advancement of the global Internet. More information on the program can be found at www.internethalloffame.org. About the Internet Society The Internet Society is the trusted independent source for Internet information and thought leadership from around the world. With its principled vision and substantial technological foundation, the Internet Society promotes open dialogue on Internet policy, technology, and future development among users, companies, governments, and other organizations. Working with its members and Chapters around the world, the Internet Society enables the continued evolution and growth of the Internet for everyone. For more information, see: http://www.internetsociety.org

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