April 2012 - KICTANet

Fwd: [Afpif] Fwd: NEWS RELEASE: New Study Reveals How Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) Spur Internet Growth in Emerging Markets
by Michuki Mwangi 18 Apr '12

18 Apr '12

<Apologies for cross posting> -------- Original Message -------- New Study Reveals How Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) Spur Internet Growth in Emerging Markets Internet Society report demonstrates the significant cost and performance gains in Kenya and Nigeria with IXP development [Washington, D.C. USA and Geneva, Switzerland – 17 April 2012] – The Internet Society today published the results of a study that demonstrates the far-reaching economic and societal benefits of establishing Internet Exchange Points (or IXPs) in emerging markets. The study, commissioned by the Internet Society and conducted by independent strategy and research consultancy, Analysys Mason, examined the critical cost and performance benefits of IXPs in Kenya and Nigeria – two sub-Saharan countries that have been on the leading edge of Internet growth in Africa. Analogous with the role that international airports play in airline traffic, IXPs serve as critical hubs for data traffic exchange in the global Internet infrastructure. Over 350 IXPs around the world enable local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Internet backbone carriers to efficiently and cost effectively exchange Internet traffic between them. Many emerging markets do not have well-established IXPs, forcing domestic Internet traffic onto long-distance international links, resulting in significantly higher costs and latency. The new study quantifies for the first time how IXPs enable Kenya and Nigeria to save millions in telecommunications costs and raise additional revenues in these countries while simultaneously speeding local data exchange, and encouraging the development of locally hosted content and services. For example: *The Kenya Internet Exchange Point (KIXP) has dramatically reduced latency of local traffic, speeding data from 200-600ms to 2-10ms on average, while saving local ISPs nearly US$1.5 million per year on international connectivity charges. *In Nigeria, the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has experienced a similar reduction in latency while currently saving operators over US$1 million in connectivity costs per year. *In Nigeria, the presence of the IXP has encouraged the repatriation of financial platforms for online banking that were previously hosted overseas, while in Kenya the IXP has helped speed citizens’ access to online tax and customs services offered by the Kenya Revenue Authority. *The presence of effective IXPs induced Google to place a cache in both countries in Spring 2011, which has significantly increased the amount of locally distributed content (notably YouTube videos) at faster speeds. *Improved access to local content has increased usage, helping to increase the mobile data market by at least US$6 million per year in Kenya. “This study puts into clear context the commonly accepted but seldom quantified proposition that IXPs are essential for any country aspiring to tap into the global Internet economy,” said Karen Rose, senior director of development strategy at the Internet Society. “Offering more than just cost and performance benefits, well-run IXPs serve as a catalyst to dramatically enrich a country’s Internet ecosystem, opening a new world of possibilities with comparably minimal investment. We hope that this study will help inform the dialogue among government, business, and technology leaders of emerging countries still struggling with cost and bandwidth issues to show them, in no uncertain terms, the benefits IXPs can yield for developing the most fertile ground possible for Internet growth.” Michael Kende, Analysys Mason partner and lead author on the study, said, “Thanks to the leadership of the Internet Society, this is a unique study that documents and quantifies the benefits of two growing and regionally important IXPs in sub-Saharan Africa. It demonstrates the central role these IXPs have had in developing the Internet ecosystems in each country and how they are paving the way for future growth, including for advanced services such as cloud applications.” Commenting on the study and the growth of the Internet in Africa, Fiona Asonga, chief executive officer of the Telecommunications Services Providers Association of Kenya (TESPOK), stated, "This year marks the 10th anniversary of KIXP and we are proud to have contributed to the tremendous growth of the Internet in Africa during that time. We are pleased that this independent study illustrates the practical value that KIXP currently brings to its members, as well as the important contributions it is making to the broader Internet economy in Kenya." Muhammed Rudman, chief executive officer of the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), shared his thoughts on the future of the Internet in the region. He commented, "The mission of IXPN is to localize Internet traffic and reduce routing costs, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Internet in Nigeria. At the same time, our eyes are very much set towards the future of the Internet in the region. I believe we have only scratched the surface of what IXPN will be able to do for the growth of the Internet in Africa." The study was conducted as part of the Internet Society’s Interconnection and Traffic Exchange Programme, which aims to foster robust, efficient, and cost-effective Internet interconnection environments in emerging economies, and in furtherance of the Internet Society’s overall mission to promote the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world. The full study is available for download at http://www.internetsociety.org/ixpimpact 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 details, visit http://www.internetsociety.org Media Contact: Wende Cover, cover(a)isoc.org, +1-703-439-2773 About Analysys Mason (www.analysysmason.com) Analysys Mason is a global consultancy and research company specializing in telecoms, media and technology (TMT). Our clients in the TMT sectors operate in dynamic markets where change is constant. We help shape their understanding of the future so they can thrive in these demanding conditions. To do that, our consultants have developed rigorous methodologies that deliver real-world results for clients around the world. Media Contact: Gina Ghensi, press(a)analysysmason.com, +44-1223-460-600 _______________________________________________ Afpif mailing list Afpif(a)afpif.org http://lists.afpif.org/mailman/listinfo/afpif

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New Study Reveals How Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) Spur Internet Growth in Emerging Markets
by alice＠apc.org 18 Apr '12

18 Apr '12

Dear all, Very interesting and important study Best Alice http://www.marketwatch.com/story/new-study-reveals-how-internet-exchange-po…

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Safaricom inter-university online customer care competition
by George Nyabuga 17 Apr '12

17 Apr '12

Dear Listers, Safaricom, a Kenyan mobile service provider initiated an inter-university competition for university students pursuing journalism as their future career. The initiative required Journalism students from the different universities to form groups of a maximum of 5 individuals and come up with a Video advert that would promote the Safaricom online customer care services. Some of the Universities participating in the competition include our very own, The University of Nairobi, Daystar University, Kenyatta University, USIU among others. Out of a total number of 42 groups competing for the top slots, the University of Nairobi emerged among the top ten. A group of five students, SAFARIZ aka BIG 5, from the University of Nairobi School of Journalism were honored to have their video selected to get to the next stage of the competition. The group that consists of two men and 3 ladies- Eric Ndungu, Collins Kemboi, Yvonne Ogwang, Maimuna Chuba and Joy Wahome, all 2nd Year students of the School of Journalism were the brains behind the idea and comprised the cast aided by some of their colleagues. In this second part of the competition, the group that gets the highest number of views of their video emerges victorious .The students from the School of Journalism request for your support by viewing their video on you tube by following this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJJLSfiJ3xE, or search for SAFARIZ AKA BIG 5 on You Tube. Kindly support them by viewing this video that showcases the students creative capabilities and will also motivate them to be more innovative, creative and independent. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJJLSfiJ3xE -- Dr George Nyabuga Associate Director School of Journalism & Mass Communication University of Nairobi Education Building Harry Thuku Road PO Box 30197 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254(0)20 318262 Fax: +254(0)20 2229168 Mobile: +254 (0)72151 6573 Email: gnyabuga(a)uonbi.ac.ke, gnyabuga(a)yahoo.co.uk www.uonbi.ac.ke ----------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS ISO CERTIFIED The University of Nairobi is committed to providing quality services to all its clients. The University will monitor and review its quality performance from time to time through an effective implementation of the Quality Management System based on ISO 9001:2008 standard. University of Nairobi Website: http://www.uonbi.ac.ke/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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A lurker crawls out of his hole and back
by Chaacha Mwita 16 Apr '12

16 Apr '12

Listers, Did you see this? How can we commercialize this technology? Apparently its been around since the 70s. I swear I could get rich "summoning dead relatives" through this to settle land matters etc. http://venturebeat.com/2012/04/16/tupacs-rapping-hologram-at-coachella-hera… Chaacha.

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Sega Silicon Valley in the News
by Edith Adera 16 Apr '12

16 Apr '12

Listers The attached newspaper article in Today's Business Daily on Sega Silicon Valley may be of interest as Kenya goes the County way! Edith ________________ Edith Ofwona Adera Senior Program Specialist Climate Change and Water Program Agriculture and Environment International Development Research Centre Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa Liason House 2nd floor, State House Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya +254-20-2713160/1 | Fax: +254-20-2711063 | Mobile: +254-733-624345 eadera(a)idrc.ca | www.idrc.ca | www.crdi.ca

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Re: [kictanet] Fwd: Your confirmation is required to leave the kictanet mailing list
by robert yawe 16 Apr '12

16 Apr '12

Thanks, I am very humbled? Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 ________________________________ From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> To: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> Cc: "info(a)alyhussein.com" <info(a)alyhussein.com>; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Monday, 16 April 2012, 14:23 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Fwd: Your confirmation is required to leave the kictanet mailing list Robert Sage is a more appropriate word for you... :) Ali Hussein Managing Partner Telemedia Africa Azania Technology Group +254 773/713 601113 "You generally hear that what a man doesn't know doesn't hurt him, but in business what a man doesn't know does hurt.". - E. St. Elmo Lewis, member, Advertising Hall of Fame On Apr 16, 2012, at 2:22 PM, robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: Hi, > > >Thanks for the reassurance. > > >@Brian, seems you have now been initiated into the secret society of Market Madmen, nobody likes them but everybody needs them > > >Regards > >Robert Yawe >KAY System Technologies Ltd >Phoenix House, 6th Floor >P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >Kenya > > >Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 > > >________________________________ > From: S.M. Muraya <murigi.muraya(a)gmail.com> >To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >Sent: Saturday, 14 April 2012, 9:33 >Subject: Re: [kictanet] Fwd: Your confirmation is required to leave the kictanet mailing list > > >Could be an error. It happens to me also. You & Yawe should stay put. Diversity of opinion is what sharpens us. >On Apr 14, 2012 9:28 AM, "Brian Munyao Longwe" <blongwe(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >Hmm....seems like someone wants me to leave the list? >> >> >>Hehehehe, >> >> >>Mblayo >> >> >>---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>From: <kictanet-confirm+b5f3e3b40f5c530aef3fc1250890c06439b5326a(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>Date: Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 9:02 PM >>Subject: Your confirmation is required to leave the kictanet mailing list >>To: blongwe(a)gmail.com >> >> >>Mailing list removal confirmation notice for mailing list kictanet >> >>We have received a request from 62.24.111.251 for the removal of your >>email address, "blongwe(a)gmail.com" from the >>kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke mailing list. To confirm that you want >>to be removed from this mailing list, simply reply to this message, >>keeping the Subject: header intact. 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Re: [kictanet] Kictanet alive.. kickin, or kicked into KICTAnet 2.0
by Matunda Nyanchama 16 Apr '12

16 Apr '12

Friends, Great discussion, taking stock of kictanet. Personally, I have found discussions here most informative; in a way, kictanet offers the idealism (free ideas sharing, focus on problem-solving and openness to new ideas, etc.) Adapting to the changing times in terms of how we communicate, issues of the day, changing attitudes, and the like is key. I found the following interesting; written in 1995 as the Internet was about to take off in earnest, it is worth reading and consideration. I am sure the kictanet (in one form or other) is one of those that would live "happily hereafter". Enjoy. ----------- The Natural Life Cycle Of Mailing Lists, revisited Online tools and places have changed enormously over the past ten years, not least with the development of personal blogs to complement community forums... to the extent that these have been labelled 'old skool'. One old tool that has survived and grown is the mailing list, with systems like Yahoogroupsand Smartgroups offering anyone free add-on facilities far more sophisticated than we enjoyed in 1994 (calendars, file stores, polls, picture galleries and so on). I'm finding lists less inviting these days, with more than enough mail, and the shift of many hitherto list contributors to blogging. I'm unsubscribing, or checking the web interface occasdionally. But what new? Enthusiasms wax and wane. Here's a reminder from that earlier age. The Natural Life Cycle Of Mailing Lists by Kat Nagel, December 1994 Every list seems to go through the same cycle: Initial enthusiasm (people introduce themselves, and gush a lot about how wonderful it is to find kindred souls). Evangelism (people moan about how few folks are posting to the list, and brainstorm recruitment strategies). Growth (more and more people join, more and more lengthy threads develop, occasional off-topic threads pop up). Community (lots of threads, some more relevant than others; lots of information and advice is exchanged; experts help other experts as well as less experienced colleagues; friendships develop; people tease each other; newcomers are welcomed with generosity and patience; everyone -- newbie and expert alike -- feels comfortable asking questions, suggesting answers, and sharing opinions). Discomfort with diversity (the number of messages increases dramatically; not every thread is fascinating to every reader; people start complaining about the signal-to-noise ratio; person 1 threatens to quit if *other* people don't limit discussion to person 1's pet topic; person 2 agrees with person 1; person 3 tells 1 & 2 to lighten up; more bandwidth is wasted complaining about off-topic threads than is used for the threads themselves; everyone gets annoyed). Finally: Smug complacency and stagnation (the purists flame everyone who asks an 'old' question or responds with humor to a serious post; newbies are rebuffed; traffic drops to a doze- producing level of a few minor issues; all interesting discussions happen by private email and are limited to a few participants; the purists spend lots of time self-righteously congratulating each other on keeping off-topic threads off the list). OR Maturity (a few people quit in a huff; the rest of the participants stay near stage 4, with stage 5 popping up briefly every few weeks; many people wear out their second or third 'delete' key, but the list lives contentedly ever after). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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! 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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Fwd: Your confirmation is required to leave the kictanet mailing list
by Brian Munyao Longwe 16 Apr '12

16 Apr '12

Hmm....seems like someone wants me to leave the list? Hehehehe, Mblayo ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: < kictanet-confirm+b5f3e3b40f5c530aef3fc1250890c06439b5326a(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Date: Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 9:02 PM Subject: Your confirmation is required to leave the kictanet mailing list To: blongwe(a)gmail.com Mailing list removal confirmation notice for mailing list kictanet We have received a request from 62.24.111.251 for the removal of your email address, "blongwe(a)gmail.com" from the kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke mailing list. To confirm that you want to be removed from this mailing list, simply reply to this message, keeping the Subject: header intact. Or visit this web page: http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/confirm/kictanet/b5f3e3b40f5c530aef3fc1… Or include the following line -- and only the following line -- in a message to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke: confirm b5f3e3b40f5c530aef3fc1250890c06439b5326a Note that simply sending a `reply' to this message should work from most mail readers, since that usually leaves the Subject: line in the right form (additional "Re:" text in the Subject: is okay). If you do not wish to be removed from this list, please simply disregard this message. If you think you are being maliciously removed from the list, or have any other questions, send them to kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke. -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: +254715964281 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com "Give us clear vision that we may know where to stand and what to stand for, because unless we stand for something, we shall fall for anything."

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Kictanet spam settings: Delivery Status Notification (Failure)
by Kivuva 14 Apr '12

14 Apr '12

I also tried to respond to an email and my response was categorized as spam. Something wrong with the list settings? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mail Delivery Subsystem <mailer-daemon(a)googlemail.com> Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:57:25 +0000 Subject: Delivery Status Notification (Failure) To: lordmwesh(a)gmail.com Delivery to the following recipient failed permanently: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Technical details of permanent failure: Google tried to deliver your message, but it was rejected by the recipient domain. We recommend contacting the other email provider for further information about the cause of this error. The error that the other server returned was: 550 550-Blacklisted URL in message: kictanet.or.ke. See 550 http://www.spamhaus.org/lookup.lasso?dnsbl=domain. (state 18). ----- Original message ----- DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/relaxed; d=gmail.com; s=20120113; h=mime-version:sender:in-reply-to:references:from:date :x-google-sender-auth:message-id:subject:cc:content-type; bh=hlJQShqfvSXD3ZTGHCk8rqpU8mYzSh7oSDmfpm2Lkso=; b=dbNSYcF5jDKg/z+iiMxswo2LuiZ5Mj9W0RfgwZNqV7E/I/uXVEizKc7fy1xIfRF3Lb lY1MrB07uP1v47iDScuPkKXdCOoimrOEk6BcKSxhpCTuSRSSxphrG9h+TRJJBidKkgJH GBIxY14vaIx0q0k/644zT1Ba5VeQ+H5ya6dy8afJYJIoUKDhID99Ld8sArkKCMk9RgZO 6K/BkauxkNqxZuSmN1mAvd3ue2BYyEo4mYBvefaNIQjGgRb8MIXeaOBkoyb+uViJAZC3 0qRy8LT4nm4ef/QI2OJWmqEF3tRklXd8OPRCvRWMpLGOQFU6eDa6u+1IEPPMPfozro3Z msvA== Received: by 10.112.85.230 with SMTP id k6mr2721191lbz.49.1334141808275; Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:56:48 -0700 (PDT) MIME-Version: 1.0 Sender: lordmwesh(a)gmail.com Received: by 10.152.145.133 with HTTP; Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:56:28 -0700 (PDT) In-Reply-To: <1334078971.15402.YahooMailClassic(a)web161702.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> References: <1334078971.15402.YahooMailClassic(a)web161702.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> From: Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:56:28 +0300 X-Google-Sender-Auth: 2SczzVfAM9w9noxnWaGty2gHZUE Message-ID: <CAEhPqwqtVFRZLKnuT497XWRkGOteD0QR3r5i7G-quXqqn1AxTg(a)mail.gmail.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Fw: [AfriNIC-rpd] AfriNIC-16 Fellows/Scholarships Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary=f46d0401fa118ff23e04bd6518e8 Thanks Walubengo, I will represent. Regards On 10 April 2012 20:29, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > Looks like one of our own is one of the succesfull chaps who got a > scholarship to attend the upcoming AfriNIC-16 meeting in Gambia. Congrats > are in order for Kivuva Mwendwa. Hope u learn something to keep the > internet fire burning in Africa. > > walu. > > --- On *Tue, 4/10/12, Babusha Radhakissoon <babusha(a)afrinic.net>* wrote: > > > From: Babusha Radhakissoon <babusha(a)afrinic.net> > Subject: [AfriNIC-rpd] AfriNIC 16 Fellows > To: rpd(a)afrinic.net > Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 9:00 AM > > Dear Colleagues, > > AfriNIC is pleased to announce that the fellowship selection process is > now complete and the following applicants (from 67 applications > received) were selected to receive a fellowship to attend the AfriNIC-16 > Public Policy Meeting which will be held from 12 to 18 May 2012, The > Gambia. > > The fellows are: > 1. Rising Osazuwa from Nigeria > 2. Mathias Hougbo from Benin > 3. Mwendwa Kivuva from Kenya > 4. Alex Kisakye from Uganda > 5. Towela Jere from Malawi > > Congratulations to the winners and we look forward to collaborating with > you in Internet development initiatives in the African Region. > > We wish to thank you all for your applications and interest in attending > AfriNIC events and we look forward to your participation! > > Please be advised that fellowships will also be offered for AfriNIC-17 > and the community will be informed when the application period opens. > > There will be remote participation for those who will not be able to > join us in The Gambia, further details will be available on our > website shortly. > > Additional information regarding the meeting is available on the > following URL:https://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-16/ > > > Regards, > > AfriNIC Meeting Team > > > _______________________________________________ > rpd mailing list > rpd(a)afrinic.net <http://mc/compose?to=rpd@afrinic.net> -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva For Business Development Transworld Computer Channels Cel: 0722402248 twitter.com/lordmwesh transworldAfrica.com | Fluent in computing kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know

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FW: Kictanet alive.. kickin, or kicked into KICTAnet 2.0
by Grace Githaiga 13 Apr '12

13 Apr '12

Sharing this with all of you. From Former PS Stanley Murage. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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! > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Kictanet alive.. kickin, or kicked into KICTAnet 2.0 > To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com > From: stanley_murage(a)yahoo.com > Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:25:46 +0000 > > Dear madam, > My name is Stanley Murage and I am one of those present on the list in an unobtrusive way. This way, we so called lurkers, facilitate open and free discussion without officialdom, exercise of privilege, and duress. KICTAnet, alive this way and with its lurkers, influences national policy more than is known or appreciated. Most lists like this will, necessarily have their key players, but invariably, will have their lurkers nationally and internationally. > > I tried to have a list like this in the late nineties (as PS for Transport and Communications) for public responses on Kenya's first Internet Policy, and could only raise a few commentators like Eng Rege (then not a honourable but a wonderful professional), Dr Ochuodo, and a few others. See where we are today. We are interpreting and concluding ad we listen unobtrusively. > > KICTAnet should therefore, in my view, soldier on but, of course, with innovation, vision, and relevance to the challenges of the times. > > Hope my views help. > > Stanley Murage > Sent from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> > Sender: kictanet-bounces+stanley_murage=yahoo.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:36:29 > To: <stanley_murage(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Kictanet alive.. kickin, or kicked into KICTAnet 2.0 > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/stanley_murage%40yahoo… > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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