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INVITATION TO KICTANET COCKTAIL PARTY
by Lizette Kraft 06 Jan '06

06 Jan '06

Dear Members, The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANET) invites all KIP list and KICTANET list members to a KICTANET Cocktail Party to appreciate what the network has achieved since it's inception, together with the former PS of Information & Communications, Eng. James Rege among others! KICTANET, a multi stakeholder network of groups, organisations and networks from the private sector, civil society ,media academia and development partners would like to take this opportunity to extend our appreciation of the former PS's support of the ICT sector and especially his dedication to a multi stakeholder engagement in the ICT policy process in Kenya. Date 10th January 2006 Time 7.00 p.m. Venue: Jacaranda Hotel For Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANET) -- Lizette Kraft P.O. Box 18488, 00500 Nairobi, Kenya Cell: 0722-800362

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RE: Study on the participation of developing countries in the WSIS 2
by alice＠apc.org 06 Jan '06

06 Jan '06

Dear all To avoid confusion. On 10th January there are two events are taking place from 4.00-7.00 we have a meeting to discuss the study on participation pf developing countries on WSIS 2. This takes place at the JCC room Pizza Garden. This is with Dr's Souter and Adams. >From 7.00 there is a KICTANet cocktail party alice

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Fibre Optic Coverage in Kenya
by Bill Kagai 06 Jan '06

06 Jan '06

Can someone point me to latest reports on how far Telkom and KDN has reached with the fibre-optic cable. Are there any other entitities laying fibre in Kenya?? A map showing coverage will also be very useful. -- -- With Kind Regards, Bildad Kagai CEO - Circuits & Packets Communications Ltd Coordinator - Free Software & Open Source Foundation for Africa (FOSSFA) Suite B2, Tetu Apartments, State House Avenue P. O. Box 20311 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya Tel. 254 20 2728332 Fax. 254 20 2726965 Cell. 254 722 379409 E. fossfa(a)gmail.com URL. www.fossfa.net

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10,000 ICT Jobs for Kenyans in 6 months: MIC's vision
by Brian Longwe 06 Jan '06

06 Jan '06

Dear all, a day or two before the Christmas holidays began I received a call from the new PS in the Ministry of Information & Communication inviting me to an ICT stakeholder brainstorming meeting. The meeting opened with an introduction by the PS of the new Assistant Minister, Hon. Koigi Wamwere and an apology that the other Assistant Minister Hon. Were was unable to make it. During the introduction the PS said that he wanted to give Kenyans 10,000 jobs using ICTs in 6 months and had called the stakeholders so that the strategy on how to do this could be mapped out. In the ensuing discussions (brainstorming) it became 100% clear that the government is totally serious about this - and wanted to exploit the outsourcing/call centre opportunities in order to achieve the target. As a result a number of working committees were defined and the initial drafting of a concept paper began. I am attaching herewith a copy for your further input. Please send me your comments by Monday. I will also inform KICTANET of the next meeting so that there can be a broader participation. I will also circulate the meeting minutes as soon as they are available. On another note, in the same meeting both the PS and the Assistant Minister confirmed to us that the new Minister is totally determined to get the ICT Policy that is with cabinet high on the agenda and passed asap. Regards, Brian

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RE: [Kictanet] A Tribute to Eng. Rege
by James Nguo 06 Jan '06

06 Jan '06

I agree, engineer Rege was an accomplished colleague in the ICT sector. Lets honour him James Nguo Regional Director Arid Lands Information Network-Eastern Africa (ALIN-EA), P.O. Box 10098, 00100 G.P.O. Nairobi, Kenya, AAYMCA Building, Along State House Crescent, Off State House Avenue. Tel +254 20 2731557 Telefax +254 20 2737813 Cell Phone +254 -722-561006 Email: james(a)alin.or.ke Website: www.alin.or.ke ------------------------------------------------------------- Enriched livelihoods of the people in arid areas of Eastern Africa through targeted information support and facilitation of information exchange -----Original Message----- From: Florence Etta [mailto:feanywhere@yahoo.co.uk] Sent: 08 December 2005 17:27 To: james(a)alin.or.ke Subject: Re: [Kictanet] A Tribute to Eng. Rege I agree with both Walu and Lizette. How about KICTANet organising a more befiting Tribute for the affable engineer? Perhaps the exact nature of what could de done can be discussed at the next and final meeting of the year already proposed by Andrew? Cheers, FE Lizette Kraft <lfkraft(a)gmail.com> wrote: It is sad to hear that Eng. Rege has left the ministry and I second you on his achievements and his hard work and support he gave everyone of us. He will be sorely missed and hope that we may work with him again in the future. Lizette On 12/8/05, John Walubengo < jwalubengo(a)kcct.ac.ke <mailto:jwalubengo@kcct.ac.ke> > wrote: Even as yesterday's cabinet list continuous to remain fluid, I wish to take this early opportunity to register my appreciation to one Eng. Rege who was until yesterday evening the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Information and Communication, Gov. of Kenya. Tremendous progress was made during his tenure - particularly of cultural nature where he cultivated an unprecedented Public-Private Sector relationship in within the ministry and the industry in general. Beyond just preaching transparency and accountability, he actually managed to practice it within an environment that has long been accustomed to hiding behind beauracratic protocols. Long live this spirit that he leaves behind at the Ministry of Info & Comm. walu. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@kictanet.or.ke> http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet <http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet> Please unsubscribe or change your options at http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/lfkraft%40gmail.com <http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/lfkraft%40gmail.com> -- Lizette Kraft P.O. Box 18488, 00500 Nairobi, Kenya Cell: 0722-800362 _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Please unsubscribe or change your options at http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/feanywhere%40yahoo.co.uk _____ To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new <http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/default/security_centre/*http://uk. security.yahoo.com/> Yahoo! Security Centre.

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Fw: Study on the participation of developing countries in the WSIS 2
by alice＠apc.org 06 Jan '06

06 Jan '06

----- Original Message ----- From: <alice(a)apc.org> To: "KIPlist" <kiplist-cl(a)lyris.idrc.ca> Cc: "'Njoki'" <njokikiagiri(a)jacarandahotels.com>; "Liz Tapawa" <ltapawa(a)jacarandahotels.com> Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 12:13 PM Subject: Re: Study on the participation of developing countries in the WSIS 2 > Dear All > > Please note this meeting taking place on 10th January at the jacaranda > hotel. We have reserved the JCC room at the pizza Garden. > > thank you and kind regards > > > Alice Wanjira > National Coordinator, Catalysing Access to ICTs in Africa (CATIA) > Association for Progressive Communications (APC) > alice(a)apc.org > http://www.apc.org > http://www.catia.ws > > > > > > > --- > Submitted by: alice(a)apc.org 2006-01-06 04:20:28 EST5 > (Please reply to original submitter for private communication) > --- > You are currently subscribed to kiplist-cl as: [alice(a)apc.org] > To unsubscribe, forward this message to > leave-kiplist-cl-100946B(a)lyris.idrc.ca

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Re: Study on the participation of developing countries in the WSIS 2
by alice＠apc.org 06 Jan '06

06 Jan '06

Dear All Please note this meeting taking place on 10th January at the jacaranda hotel. We have reserved the JCC room at the pizza Garden. thank you and kind regards Alice Wanjira National Coordinator, Catalysing Access to ICTs in Africa (CATIA) Association for Progressive Communications (APC) alice(a)apc.org http://www.apc.org http://www.catia.ws

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CCK rejects mobile phone model
by Wainaina Mungai 05 Jan '06

05 Jan '06

Dear all, One of the functions of CCK is to ensure thet the standards of equipment used is acceptable in Kenya. So far, one mobile phone model has been REJECTED. It is the PHILIPS FISIO 120 GSM TELEPHONE. Details on the phone model can be found on http://www.gsmarena.com/philips_fisio_120-303.php Wishing you all high ICT standards. See http://www.cck.go.ke/rejected_equipment_list_in_kenya/ for details --- Wainaina Mungai http://www.madeinkenya.org SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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Study on the participation of developing countries in the WSIS 2
by alice＠apc.org 02 Jan '06

02 Jan '06

Dear all The Association for Progressive Communication (APC) through Prof. David Souter and Dr. Lishan Adam is conducting a study on the participation of developing countries in the WSIS 2 process and the implication for domestic ICT policy. A case of Ethiopia, Kenya, India, Bangladesh, Brazil and Nigeria will be an integral part of the study. The aim is to assess the quality of developing country engagement in the WSIS process and the influence, which the stakeholders (government, private sector and civil society) have had in WSIS 2 negotiation outcomes and domestic ICT policy. Dr. Adam will be visiting Kenya 9-14 January to talk to local stakeholders on this. Since Kenya and KICTANET represent a truly multi-stakeholder partnership in influencing the ICT policy process and Kenya's WSIS participation, he would very much like to meet with the members of KICTANET for a focus group discussion on 10th of January at 4:00 PM to brainstorm on the WSIS process, progress and what is next? We believe, beyond the discussion of the progress so far, the meeting will provide KICTANet members with the opportunity to reflect on the way forward on ICT policy process in Kenya. The venue will be at the Jacaranda Hotel. We would be grateful if you kindly indicate your availability to meet with Dr. Adam by sending mail to Alice Munyua alice(a)apc.org copy to Lishan(a)citad.org Many thanks and happy new year. David Souter, Professor Managing Director, ict Development Associates ltd Professor, Business School, University of Strathclyde Lishan Adam, ICT researcher and Associate Professor University of Stellenbosch Alice Wanjira National Coordinator, Catalysing Access to ICTs in Africa (CATIA) Association for Progressive Communications (APC) alice(a)apc.org http://www.apc.org http://www.catia.ws

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Events 2006
by alice＠apc.org 31 Dec '05

31 Dec '05

Dear All We had agreed that we shall develop a calendar with dates/events to watch, keep in mind. could we begin to develop this. I am requesting AITEC to begin by sending me their events/schedule for 2006 and I will put together a calendar. Thank you all and best wishes for the season. alice

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