June 2013 - KICTANet

Feature phones rule: Why Huawei wants to buy Nokia
by robert yawe 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

http://qz.com/95724/why-huawei-wants-nokia-smartphones-arent-as-dominant-as… Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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As we tweet
by robert yawe 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

Hi, As we sit on our butts and tweet (yes) the government is looking elsewhere for companies to help them go digital http://www.emergingstars.com/business-opportunities/ke/joint-venture-e-gove… 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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Fw: ICT Innovators, Educators & Leaders - Great line up of Speakers!
by Matunda Nyanchama 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

----- Forwarded Message ----- From: eLearning Innovations Conference Secretariat <conference(a)elearning-innovations.com> To: mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:36 AM Subject: ICT Innovators, Educators & Leaders - Great line up of Speakers! Having trouble viewing this email? Click here eLearning Innovations Conference & Expo Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya Pre-Conference: July 25-26, 2013 Conference: July 29-30, 2013 Dear Matunda, As ICT innovators, educators and leaders passionate about leveraging the power of ICTs for learning and development gather at the Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi in July, we hope you'll be among them! This premier learning and networking event is around the corner andwe invite and encourage you to register early to reserve your seat. 2013 Chief Guest: Dr. Fred O. Matiang'i Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information Communication & Technology, Kenya. Conference Program: Check out the exciting tentative programfeaturing panels, symposia, and interactive showcase sessions with over 80 international speakers! 2013 Theme: Advancing Human Capital Through eLearning and Mobile Technologies REGISTER TODAY! The Pre-Conference training workshops, conference, and Expo will offer: * premier career development opportunities * business development and networking opportunities * a research dissemination forum * hands-on training workshops and in Interactive sessions * Q & A sessions with expert panelists * an Expo packed with innovative ideas and tools Featured Keynote Speaker Dr. Fredrick Muyia Nafukho Texas A&M University, USA July 29, 2013 Dr. Fredrick Muyia Nafukho is Professor of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development and Head, Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development, College of Education and Human Development, Texas A&M University, USA. Dr. Nafukho has written extensively on the role of eLearning in Higher Education in Africa. He co-authored the Foundations of adult education in Africa, Management of Adult Education Organizations in Africa (2011, Pearson Education/UNESCO) and Learning Entrepreneurship through Indigenous Knowledge (Nsiema). Learn More... Featured Keynote Speaker Prof. Tim Hatcher North Carolina State University July 30, 2013 Prof Tim Hatcher is a recognized expert in Workforce Education. Dr Hatcher has published over 100 articles and books on Workforce Education, Ethical Leadership and eLearning. He has presented his work at many research conferences and is a sought-after keynote speaker for international conferences in Europe, Africa and Asia. Prof Hatcher is a recipient of several national and international awards for his research, writing and teaching. He has developed numerous eLearning courses and programs and has taught using distance education and eLearning tools for over two decades. Learn More... Interested in Exhibiting? Registration for Expo booths is Open! To learn more about the conference, toregister, sponsor or exhibit, we welcome you to visit the conference website or to contact the Conference Secretariat. Organizations interested in the Expo or sponsorship should contact: Anne at Tel: +254 722 521 498;+254 733 744 437 Email: annem(a)ictecea.com or John at Tel:+254 737 860 228; +254 721 860 228 Email: johnm(a)ictecea.com 2013 eLearning Innovations Conference Partners Talents Coaching and Consulting Public Service Commission East Africa ICT Exhibitions & Conferences Forward this email This email was sent to mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com by conference(a)elearning-innovations.com | Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. 2013 eLearning Innovations Conference & Expo| www.elearning-innovations.com| conference(a)elearning-innovations.com| Kenya

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Test Engineers - STB cable & satellite
by Ali Hussein 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

Listers We urgently need the above. Requirements as follows:- Please inbox me or sambaza. Requirements:  Technology areas: Cable and Satellite STB testers  Technologies: MPEG, DVB SI, IPTV, Web  Digital TV Set-Top Box Testing  Test Execution using DVB & IPTV head-end equipment  Test Execution of IPTV Set-Top Boxes and hybrid DVB – IPTV Set-Top Boxes  Bug Reporting and management Tasks:  Summarizing requirements, objectives for the test projects  Test Plan writing  Specifying test cases & test procedure & test coverage  Estimating required time for test execution  Test Execution and Coordination of Test Execution  Bug management  Test Result Reporting (Technical & Management) Thanks Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Over 130 speakers confirmed for Broadcast, Film and Music 2013
by Sean Moroney 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

Dear Listers, Below is an e-letter on BFMA highlights this year, and attached is the updated conference programme. Attendance is free with pre-registration. I hope the creatives and media professionals on the list will find time to drop in for the sessions that are of interest to them. Regards, Sean Moroney Chairman AITEC Africa seanm(a)aitecafrica.com UK Tel: +44(0)1480-880774 UK Fax: +44(0)1480-880765 UK Mobile: +44(0)7973-499224 Kenya Mobile: +254(0)721-845674 Mozambique Mobile: +258-820880583 Nigeria Mobile +234(0)701-196-1413 Skype: seanmoroney www.aitecafrica.com [twitter]<https://twitter.com/aitecafrica> [facebook (2)] <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aitec-Africa/143207745706922?ref=ts&fref=ts> [CIO-button-Ad-BFMA-2013] [Broadcast Film and Music logo] Kenyatta International Conference Centre 26-27 June 2013 +44 (0) 1480 880774 info(a)aitecafrica.com<mailto:info@aitecafrica.com> Platinum Sponsors [multichoice x 3] [AVE KFC BAlancing Act] Over 800 delegates registered and over 130 speakers confirmed for BFMA 2013 - limited spaces remaining. For free attendance register HERE<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001bePFfz6j0F1_h5IbTaHxXYunfuwgE9VqHTjS4spKrjr-…> BFMA 2013 CLICK HERE for more details of this event.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001bePFfz6j0F0AftZpVmJwrIOcKk0IWMMaCHUt5Bqk3JOZ…> Never before have so many film, broadcast and music gurus gathered in the same place in Africa. The Kenyatta International Conference Centre (named after the father of Kenya's new President) will be the venue for two days of intensive discussion, debate and learning in conference sessions, panel discussions and training workshops. Programme Director and Chairman of AITEC Africa Sean Moroney called on digital media professionals from throughout Africa to converge on Nairobi over 26-27 June in order to benefit from the great educational, networking and business opportunities available at the event. "We have been overwhelmed by the expertise that has been offered for the conference programme, with experts flying in from all four corners of the world, including Australia, UK, USA, Ghana, Nigeria, France and India, to join East Africa's industry leaders for a unique knowledge-sharing fest. Don't let the price of an air ticket stand in the way of the great educational and business opportunity this top industry event is offering you." United Broadcast Media Solutions on stand number P6 opposite Workshop Room 2 Come and visit us! [ubms] Visit our website CLICK HERE<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001bePFfz6j0F33PRVII5K2Y4aq0mm-sMZ235rVHStw8k4A…> Community Radio Focus [AMI] The BFMA programme is going to include two sessions on community radio development, organised in partnership with Africa Media Initiative. Community radio practitioners from throughout East Africa will participate in the following panel discussions: * Content production & grassroots participation in community radio * Making community radio more sustainable [Africa Media Business Exchange logo] Nine investors confirmed for Africa Media Business Exchange The following investors have confirmed participation in AMBE@BFMA 2013 : Innovation 4 Africa; 88 mph; Aramid Capital; PesaFund; Growth Africa; Jacana; Kibunda; PVL Africa; TBL Microfund Africa Each investor will have a 15-minute face-to-face meeting with each of the start-ups participating in AMBE, providing them with a real-life opportunity to pitch their production or business ideas to invetors that are actively looking for investment opportunities in the creative arts and digital media industries. To book one of the few remaining demo areas in AMBE, email filmbizafrica(a)gmail.com<mailto:filmbizafrica@gmail.com> BFMA Preview Cinema to showcase latest local and regional productions The Preview Cinema at BFMA is a free facility for film-makers to screen trailers for their new productions, as well as short documentaries or internet series. Highlights include Ni Sisi and Something Necessary. For last-minute screening applications, email Alexandros Konstantaras on grostmont5(a)yahoo.com<mailto:grostmont5@yahoo.com> Want to book a stand or sponsorship? Email for details CLICK HERE<mailto:info@aitecafrica.com> Hosted and organised by [AITEC 25 Anniversary logo FOR WEB] Ernie Singleton headlines music industry guru sessions [Ernie Singleton] Leading local and international music producers and distributors will share their experience in the following two panel discussions at BFMA 2013: DAY 1 Making better Music: Creativity, production & technology Should I find a producer or record it myself? What's the next step? Natalie Lukkenaer, Penya Africa Robert Kamanzi, Ingoma Talent Management Steve Kivutia -Ketebul Studios Lynn Jeter, Lynn Allan Jeter & Associates Public Relations DAY 2 Making money from music: Innovation & the challenges of marketing & distribution What needs to happen to develop a viable music market in East Africa? How can African music makers take advantage of growing global markets? Ernie Singleton, Singleton Entertainment (Former President of Urban Music at MCA Records); Gustav Erickson, Mdundo Music Colin Gayle, Billboard Magazine; Edward Sigei, Kenya Copyright Board, Tim Rimbui, Ennovator Music Kenya ICT Board backs young content developers [Kenya ICT Board] The Kenya ICT Board has joined the Kenya Film Commission in supporting the Film-Makers & Content Developers Pavilion at BFMA to provide free demo areas to promote their productions services and applications - and network with potential partners from throughout Africa and beyond. Announcing the Board's support, Eunice Kariuki, Deputy CEO Publicity, said the Pavilion had a vital role to play in promoting young content developers. "BFMA is an ideal platform for our young developers to expose themselves and their products to the real world in a highly stimulating business and educational environment." To apply for a free demo area in the Pavilion, use the application form on the ICT Board web site. 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Africa Tech Shifts from Infrastructure to growing businesses
by Rebecca Wanjiku 18 Jun '13

18 Jun '13

Africa's tech community is embracing policy concerns for the first time at the annual Africa Internet Summit, after focusing on the goal of affordable connectivity for a number of years. For the last 15 years, the tech community met for training and discussions on routing, Internet Protocol number allocation, DNS operations, ISP operations and how to expand access. But this year the techies are holding discussions with members of governments and business. Training is being organized by AFRINIC, the regional Internet registry and AfNOG, the regional network operators group. "Previously we were talking to each other as technical people, but we have merged it to include policy makers, government officials, businesses and civil society; people that may not be very technical but their contribution is vital for the growth of internet business in Africa," said Adiel Akplogan, AFRINIC CEO. Read more..... http://www.itworld.com/internet/361508/africa-tech-shifts-infrastructure-gr…

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Fwd: AfPIF 2013: Registration passes 200!
by Barrack Otieno 18 Jun '13

18 Jun '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Internet Society <mailer(a)isoc.org> Date: Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 3:14 PM Subject: AfPIF 2013: Registration passes 200! To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com ** [image: header image style=] Dear Internet Society members, Registration for AfPIF 2013 is now open! With an impressive 200+ delegates registered to date, join us for the African Peering and Interconnection Forum, AfPIF 2013, 3-5 September, Casablanca, Morocco, Sheraton Towers Hotel. Now in its 4th year, AfPIF has made its name as the annual conference addressing interconnection challenges together with the wide-ranging opportunities the African continent offers, organized by the Internet Society. *Why should I attend?* By attending you can take part in a unique forward facing event, focusing on advancing Africa’s Internet infrastructure as well as global competitiveness. *Who will attend?* African regional Internet providers and operators, Telecommunications regulators, Content providers, Internet Exchange Point (IXP) Operators, Infrastructure providers, Data center managers, National research and education networks, Carriers and Transit providers Join us for AfPIF 2013 and bring real change to your network! View the programme<http://www.internetsociety.org/events/afpif-2013/afpif-2013-programme> . Register Today! <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/afpif-2013> Interested in sponsoring AfPIF? Sponsorship Opportunities are still available: www.internetsociety.org/afpif-2013/sponsorship<http://www.internetsociety.org/events/afpif-2013/sponsorship> [image: header image style=] -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Re: [kictanet] Address for submitting position papers for the Laptops Implementation Program
by Barrack Otieno 18 Jun '13

18 Jun '13

Listers, This is an invitation to all stakeholders who might have position papers on the Laptop Project to submit the same to forum(a)strathmore.edu Kindly circulate the same widely to assist in compilation of the report, you may also submit any inquiries related to the forum to the same address . We shall be setting up a registration page for the forum in the course of the week. The stakeholder meeting will be on 4 July 2013 from 9 am to 5 pm and will be convened by Kenya ICT Action Network in Partnership with Strathmore Universities I Lab Africa. Thank you Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Re: [kictanet] Africa Domain Name Industry Awards Final Call
by Barrack Otieno 18 Jun '13

18 Jun '13

Listers For your attention and action, Within the framework of the Africa strategy, ICANN Africa, in partnership with the AfTLD and ISOC Africa has established an award committee to initiate the award program for registries and registrars in Africa and to define an annual program for the DNS industry. The Award programme was launched on 2nd May 2013 and will take us to the ICANN 47 meeting in Durban next July when the initial awards will be given out. Details on the Award programme are attached, with the questionnaire to be filled out and sent to Pierre.dandjinou(a)icann.org. These will be also posted on the www.africanncommunity.org site for online registration of nominees. We look forward to you participation in the Award programme.

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Re: [kictanet] New Dates for the Stakeholder Forum to discuss the Laptop Project 4th July 2013 9 am to 5 pm Strathmore University Auditorium
by Matunda Nyanchama 18 Jun '13

18 Jun '13

Barrack and team Thanks for this initiative. This matter has come up at our meetings at the Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) and the most effective way members can provide content. I would like to share this with the KPA leadership (if you haven't contacted them yet) for purposes of participation. Do you have a formal communique or some other such communication I can share with them? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.com In Kenya - Licensed by Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ________________________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:10:21 +0300 From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke>, Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] New Dates for the Stakeholder Forum to discuss the Laptop Project 4th July 2013 9 am to 5 pm Strathmore University Auditorium Message-ID: <CAKX6dsGHMiTh=ihST9xB4KO6ghNv0yp_Sv7KTvT-e6SdF4ausw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Dear Lister's, We would like to apologize to listers for the belated response on the above mentioned meeting. Due to increased interest from different stakeholder groups , the planning committee has decided to hold the first stakeholder meeting on 4 th July 2013 at the Strathmore University Auditorium from 9 am to 5 pm. This is to allow different stakeholders to come up with position papers in addition to the online discussions we held last week. This will then be collated and presented to the government at a separate event on 19th July 2013. Thank you Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:36:36 +0300 From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> To: WANGARI KABIRU <wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk> Cc: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke>, KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke>, John Wali <jwali(a)jakenya.org> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ISOC_KE] New Dates for the Stakeholder Forum to discuss the Laptop Project 4th July 2013 9 am to 5 pm Strathmore University Auditorium Message-ID: <CAKX6dsFJ42N=tnTLBkUr6RnNUO83ex_AOfS9QGozocSX6VBQQw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Dear Wangari, colleagues So far we don't have any implementation plan, ours is a response as a sector to a Presidential directive to ensure it is well implemented since the project will be funded by tax payers. We will prepare a report based on the week long discussions on the lists. In addition all stakeholders are invited to come up with position papers that will be included in the final document to be handed over to concerned parties in the government. I hope this helps. Best Regards On 6/17/13, WANGARI KABIRU <wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > Happy Monday Chair, > > Thank you for the update on the date on the Thursday, July 04 2013 for the > Stakeholders Forum. > > Prior to July 04th, may we receive the Ministry of Education and related > agencies implementation plan-I have not been able to trace this as yet and > certainly there is a lot already happening to make the project a success. > > Even as views are shared and called on, Please let us not shoot too much in > the dark. This would also enable valuable contributions to be made to the > well researched and informed plan, demystify and enhance the goodwill that > has built up for the project. > > Have a pleasant day. > > Regards/Wangari > > > > --- > Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored > Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on > Earth". > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>; > "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke>; Skunkworks forum > <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Cc: > Sent: Monday, 17 June 2013, 12:10 > Subject: Re: [ISOC_KE] New Dates for the Stakeholder Forum to discuss the > Laptop Project 4th July 2013 9 am to 5 pm Strathmore University Auditorium > > Dear Lister's, > > We would like to apologize to listers for the belated response on the > above mentioned meeting. Due to increased interest from different > stakeholder groups , the planning committee has decided to hold the > first stakeholder meeting on? 4 th July 2013 at the Strathmore > University Auditorium? from 9 am to 5 pm. This is to allow different > stakeholders to come up with position papers in addition to the online > discussions we held last week. This will then be collated and > presented to the government at a separate event on 19th July 2013. > > Thank you > > Best Regards > > -- > Barrack O. Otieno > +254721325277 > +254-20-2498789 > Skype: barrack.otieno > http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:42:10 +0100 (BST) From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> To: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Self censorship and the need for a village mad man Message-ID: <1371472930.10496.YahooMailNeo(a)web171705.mail.ir2.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Hi Ali, The article indicates that those who contribute are those from the middle class but I disagree based on my experiences on this forum which I believe consists of members of the middle and upper classes. Regards ? 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: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Thursday, 13 June 2013, 10:33 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Self censorship and the need for a village mad man Robert I fundamentally disagree with that assertion. Our offline behaviors usually mirror our online ones. The issue remains one of connectivity. Our fellow Kenyans at the bottom of the pyramid may want as much as anyone to access and be part of the online community. The fact of the matter is that the majority of Kenyans are not online. Universal Access MUST?be the most urgent issue of the day. Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad On Jun 13, 2013, at 8:05 AM, robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: Hi all and the rest, > > >I came across the following article and noted that the writer was likely not a member of this forum otherwise he would have realised that the problem transcends economic and social class; > > >There?s little content from low income earning communities in Kenya on the Internet due to self censorship, rather than due to lack of access to connectivity. > > > >This has been revealed by Chris Orwa, who works with iHub Research On a piece on the iHub blog, Orwa says that the iHub, in following up on incidents reported on Ushahidi?s Uchaguzi election monitoring tool, found that much more happened in Mathare slums than was reported online. > > > >In addition, the team had observed that most of the reports on the platform were made from middle income neighbourhoods in Nairobi. > > >In a visit to Mathare, Orwa and his team were told that the community there was tight knit - with people tending to know each other. There were a few people with access to the Internet, who also knew each other. The community tends to shun those who post negative information about the community, with indication that the community may in addition clamp down on those posting such information. > > >Additionally, those who came from such areas did not want to be associated with the neighbourhood. This resulted in little information about such neighbourhoods being posted online. In addition, if any info was posted, it was rarely negative. > > >Please only respond if you disagree with my interpretation > >? >Regards > > >Robert Yawe >KAY System Technologies Ltd >Phoenix House, 6th Floor >P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >Kenya > > >Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 _______________________________________________ >kictanet mailing list >kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com > >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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