September 2015 - KICTANet

Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] Kirinyaga Governor Accused of Paying 2 Million to Open Facebook Account
by Marcus Cicero 09 Sep '15

09 Sep '15

It seems feigning outrage at the 'scandal of the week' is the default response for the typical Kenyan. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] Kirinyaga Governor Accused of Paying 2 Million to Open Facebook Account Time (UTC): September 9 2015 12:17 pm From: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To: marcus.cicero(a)protonmail.ch CC: kamau.john@gmail.com,awatila@yahoo.co.uk What is saddest of all is that nothing will be done about this flagrant … [View More]

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Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] Kirinyaga Governor Accused of Paying 2 Million to Open Facebook Account
by Odhiambo Washington 09 Sep '15

09 Sep '15

I think we should leave all politics of FB/Twitter/etc right there where they belong. On 9 September 2015 at 12:20, Henry Kamabi via skunkworks < skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > That was the Mother of all facebook in Kenya.. > i like how these learned fools can inflate something that is not > inflatable.Considering that wheelbarrows are now much expensive that a > motor bike. > We are on the right path as nations. > kudos to the corrupt baggers.. > > > … [View More]

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Kirinyaga Governor Accused of Paying 2 Million to Open Facebook Account
by Alex Watila 09 Sep '15

09 Sep '15

Dear All, Can anyone shade light on this issue? Although opening an account with Facebook is free, Kirinyaga County Governor, Joseph Kirunyu Ndathi, has been accused of after allegations paying a 'contractor' a whooping Ksh. 2,000,000/- to open a Facebook page for his county. - http://nairobiwire.com/2015/09/kirinyaga-governor-accused-of-paying-2-millio n-to-open-facebook-account.html Regards, Alex

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Re: [kictanet] Piracy websites targeted in new law
by cdohnio 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

While we may be dismissive of this because we have the technical skills to by pass anything the govenment tries doesn't mean this is not a bad law, what happens if someone shares a video or audio to FB or Twitter? The implications for free speech could be huge. I think this is coming of the back of the Music Policy? I wrote about the implications for tech on my blog( http://cdohnio.blogspot.co.ke/2015/05/what-you-didnt-know-about-national.ht…) highlighting exactly this problem and a couple of … [View More]

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Piracy websites targeted in new law
by Grace Githaiga 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Websites that violate copyright requirements against local content producers will be blocked in a proposed law.The move is largely meant to protect Kenya's new movie and Television industry.According to Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) Chief Legal Counsel Edward Sigei, the regulations come into play by end of the year. http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Websites-targeted-in-new-copyright-law/-/9…

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Rejigged laptop program faces same old hurdles
by Barrack Otieno 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Listers, http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/-/2274560/2862226/-/y67lj… Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Big is good, fast is better. The real-time intelligent enterprise.
by Mbugua Njihia 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

The need to be both nimble and agile requires that we look beyond the 4V’s on which big data is hinged - http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/big-is-good-fast-is-better-the-real-ti… ᐧ

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Re: [kictanet] Expression of Interest: Digital Literacy Programme
by Phyllis Nyambura 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Apologies for broken link, For the Expression of interest for Digital Literacy Programme the link is: http://www.icta.go.ke/digital-literacy-programme-expression-of-interest/ The deadline is: *22nd September 2015 at 10.00 am East African Time* The programme website is: http://digischool.icta.go.ke/ Kind Regards, On Tue, Sep 8, 2015 at 10:37 AM, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: > Hi Phyllis > > Please check the link (*www.icta.go.ke/digischool.icta.go.ke > &… [View More]lt;http://www.icta.go.ke/digischool.icta.go.ke>)* > > Its broken. > > Thanks & Regards > > Ali Hussein > ali(a)hussein.me.ke > > +254 770 906375 > Twitter: @AliHKassim > Skype: Abu-Jomo > LinkedIn: http//ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim > Blog: www.alyhussein.com > > On Sep 8, 2015, at 10:02 AM, Phyllis Nyambura via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > Dear all, > > The Digital Literacy Programme has issued an expression of Interest to > would be candidates. The programme has also re-branded to DigiSchool (*www.icta.go.ke/digischool.icta.go.ke > <http://www.icta.go.ke/digischool.icta.go.ke>)* > > *The scope of the assignment.* > > 1. Supply, distribution and installation of the teacher digital > devices. Capability of local assembly/manufacturing is required. > 2. Supply, distribution and installation of the learner digital > device. Capability of local assembly/manufacturing is required. > 3. Supply, distribution and installation of the Special Needs > Education devices for learners with hearing and visual impairments. > 4. Supply, distribution and installation of content server and router > devices. > 5. Supply and installation of projectors. > 6. Institutions/consortia or joint ventures must be able to perform > all assignments listed in i-v above. > > > For full information: > http://www.icta.go.ke/digital-literacy-programme-expression-of-interest/ > > > > > > Kind Regards, > Phyllis Nyambura > Communication Writer > The ICT Authority > > Telposta Towers, 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave > P.O. Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya > t: + 254-020-2211960/62 | m: + 254 (0) 789396433 | e: pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke > Email: info(a)ict.go.ke or communications(a)ict.go.ke > > Visit: www.icta.go.ke <http://www.ict.go.ke/> > Become a fan: www.facebook.com/ICTAuthorityKE > <http://www.facebook.com/kenyaictboard> > Follow us on twitter: @ICTAuthorityKE > --------------------- > > > ICT Authority > > Telposta Towers 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave > > PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi Kenya > > Tel: +254 20 2211960 > > www.icta.go.ke > > _______________________________________________ > 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. > > > -- Phyllis Nyambura Communication Writer The ICT Authority Telposta Towers, 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave P.O. Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya t: + 254-020-2211960/62 | m: + 254 (0) 789396433 | e: pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke Email: info(a)ict.go.ke or communications(a)ict.go.ke Visit: www.icta.go.ke <http://www.ict.go.ke/> Become a fan: www.facebook.com/ICTAuthorityKE <http://www.facebook.com/kenyaictboard> Follow us on twitter: @ICTAuthorityKE --------------------- -- ICT Authority Telposta Towers 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 20 2211960 www.icta.go.ke [View Less]

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Expression of Interest: Digital Literacy Programme
by Phyllis Nyambura 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Dear all, The Digital Literacy Programme has issued an expression of Interest to would be candidates. The programme has also re-branded to DigiSchool (*www.icta.go.ke/digischool.icta.go.ke <http://www.icta.go.ke/digischool.icta.go.ke>)* *The scope of the assignment.* 1. Supply, distribution and installation of the teacher digital devices. Capability of local assembly/manufacturing is required. 2. Supply, distribution and installation of the learner digital device. … [View More]

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Posta Kenya should be acquired by Okhi.com & Sendy
by Ali Hussein 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Listers Apologies for cross posting and forgive the long rambling post. Provocative title for sure. I'm prompted to write this by an article in IDGconnect about the woes of eCommerce logistics in Africa. http://www.idgconnect.com/blog-abstract/10220/solving-african-shipping-ecom… One paragraph in the article struck me like lighting:- 'The lack of a national street address system in most nations has also made it difficult for eCommerce to flourish and it continues to be a major obstacle.' … [View More]Another states:- SIG Africa is currently working with a startup that aims to ease the pain of domestic goods delivery. Sendy, which has been described as ‘Uber for motorcycles’, aims to use the many riders across Kenya to deliver goods for eCommerce players. Sendy’s (http://www.sendyit.com) application is similar to Uber’s interface where you can order a delivery from your phone. The potential of eCommerce in Kenya cannot be underestimated. Unofficial numbers out Jumia's sales at Kshs. 500 million a month. Among these stories of Africans innovating to solve a major problem hampering eCommerce growth is this one about how the Communications Authority of Kenya is working to ensure a Dinosaur is woken up from its deep slumber. The online edition of the Daily Nation proclaims:- Regulator’s new rules a shot in the arm for ailing Posta In Summary They require new postal and courier service providers applying for licences to adhere to conditions such as use of PCK’s vast national networks to interconnect to areas the couriers have no presence. The arrangement will see Posta tap into Jumia’s online international and local markets that serve Morocco, Egypt, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Uganda and Nigeria. Jumia boasts double digit growth, month-over-month, which will be beneficial to PCK. Entry of Huduma centres in 2013 was the government’s way of trying to increase competition in postal and courier services through attractive and fast services to the public. What struck me in the article which I hope to God was misquoted is this:- Posta will now be guaranteed a piece of revenue from all firms in the sector. Firms that do not comply will have their licences revoked. I have no problem with the Government retaining some form of Posta to ensure the rural areas still have a 'link to the outside world' since the Universal Access Fund is now more or less dead despite protestations to the contrary. By the way this is one particular case where I will be very happy to be proven wrong and a Naysayer. If this Fund works as it should Broadband connectivity should be ubiquitous in this country in the next 3-5 years. Which brings me to the main thrust of my post today. That of Policy vis-a-vis Regulation. What comes first and who wags whose tail? 1. Should the CA be protecting Posta as a National Heirloom or should we be nurturing New Generation Heirlooms? 2. Should we have a clear ICT Policy and implement it regarding the nurturing of New Generation Heirlooms? 3. Should we, as part of this new policy be Grafting the New Okhis and Sendys into Posta with the hope of completely altering its DNA? (and this I confess is a big IF) 4. Are the days of so called 'Strategic Parastatals' gone the way of the Dinosaur? Or is there a case for retaining this vestige of a bygone era? I don't confess to know the answer but this is an issue that should be debated vigorously by Kenyans. OkHi is building the next generation address system for Kenya and beyond. This system will unlock commerce through enhanced logistics, save lives and improve access to finance, its website proclaims. Here's a story in the Financial Times:- http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/0ab7cf62-bcd7-11e4-9902-00144feab7de.html#axzz3l7… Sendy boldly procliams that they are an On-demand, door-to-door, package delivery services, 24/7. Let us sit in traffic for you. This 'reverse acquisition' or grafting of smaller players into big ones to change and grow the parent company has been done before successfully. The only caveat is that Government has to literally move aside. This country also has successful case studies of removing a healthy promising child from the womb of an ailing mother and making it a Global Phenomenon. Yes, I'm talking about Safaricom. For those of you young enough not to recall or remember, Safaricom started life as part of the Kenya Posts & Telecommunications Corporation. The CA itself is a product of this Parastatal of a bygone era. And I must confess that despite issues the Regulator in many case has performed above average. Someone at the ICT Ministry has a date with Destiny and be recognized as the team that revived Posta Kenya and made it the DHL of Africa. Will you rise up to the challenge? Ali Hussein Hussein & Associates +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad [View Less]

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