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Re: [Kictanet] Poor Nations Are Littered With Old PC's: Lets be careful!
by Wainaina Mungai 07 Nov '05

07 Nov '05

I agree with Dorcas, that we need: 1. To develop a Made in Kenya computer & communications equipment industry: My position is that taxes on parts should be removed while taxes on finished IT products should remain slightly higher than the parts. This would nurture a computer assembly industry at the very minimum. Alternatively, PC assembly / manufacturers should be given a better tax deal (??tax holidays for promoting employment in ICT??). 2. To develop strict environmental guidelines/laws on imported communications equipment (including reconditioned mobile phones): This should include parts that will be used for PC assembly. since PCs are dumped here because it's cheap, our government can collect [the equivalent of upto 50% of the amount the "dumpers" are running away from] and still ensure that nothing harmful is dumped here. We would remain a more attractive destinations for the harmlessl devices yet the government would make some good money in the process. ;-) 3. To enforce our laws on local and imported e-waste: How we dispose our own IT waste is very critical. We are not doing too well on old diskettes, printer catridges and damaged mobile phones. As Dorcas stated, NEMA, Prof. Wangari Mathai and CCK should have their presence felt on this issue if we are to make progress. 4. To criticaly study and support the enforcement of the ICT related aspects of the Basel Convention - www.basel.int - at the national level: Note that the ICT policy (before Cabinet) has a provision for strict laws on. As the headquarters of UNEP -and as a nation which has officially announced its interest in joining the Security Council - Kenya should lead the way. 5. Alex, I am compelled to "throw an Orange" at your appeal ;-) I remain Proudly Kenyan, 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. > -------Original Message------- > From: Dorcas Muthoni <dmuthoni(a)kenet.or.ke> > Subject: [Kictanet] Poor Nations Are Littered With Old PC's: Lets be careful! > Sent: 07 Nov '05 10:00 > > NB: Sorry for a very long posting > > Kindly lets do our homework. Lets be careful about what we support lest > we shoot ourselves in the foot. > * > Definitions: > * > Old Computers: Computers that have reached the end of their useful lives > in an organisation/ A computer that has reached the end of its useful > life to the owner. > Second-hand/ Refurbs : Old or used computer equipment that has been > restored to working condition. Restoration involves repalcement of > hardware components with similar or newer ones. > > *Facts:* > > Most of the environmental concerns with computers lie with the monitor > (27% of the weight of a CRT monitor is due to its lead content), > specifically its cathode ray tube (CRT). Each color monitor contains, on > average, four to five pounds of lead, considered hazardous waste when > disposed off. Computers also contain other hazardous materials, > including mercury, cadmium (a known carcinogen), and hexavalent chromium > (shown to cause high blood pressure, iron-poor blood, liver disease, and > nerve and brain damage in animals). > > In the US alone more than 315 million computers were expected to become > obsolete by the year 2004, containing an estimated 1.2 billion pounds of > lead, 2 million pounds of cadmium, 400,000 pounds of mercury and 1.2 > million pounds of hexavalent chromium. > > Imagine a worst-case scenario: Groundwater, (enough Kenyans draw > drinking water directly from rivers,) near a landfill becomes contaminated. > > If you can contact NEMA or our renowned Mother Nature (Prof. Wangari), > let them know these and start preparing a law. > > *Action:* > -- Technical and Product Development Manager Oneworld International 4th Floor, Kimathi House Nairobi. Kenya. Tel: +254-20-316800 Fax: +254-20-241920 ----- Free SMSNews4theDEAF: SMS the text DEAF ON to the number 560 and you will receive FREE SMS News on issues relevant to people who are deaf or have Hearing Impairment. To stop the messages, send DEAF OFF to the number 560.

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Re: [Kictanet] Poor Nations Are Littered With Old PC's: Lets be careful!
by Wainaina Mungai 07 Nov '05

07 Nov '05

I agree with Dorcas, that we need: 1. To develop a Made in Kenya computer & communications equipment industry: My position is that taxes on parts should be removed while taxes on finished IT products should remain slightly higher than the parts. This would nurture a computer assembly industry at the very minimum. Alternatively, PC assembly / manufacturers should be given a better tax deal (??tax holidays for promoting employment in ICT??). 2. To develop strict environmental guidelines/laws on imported communications equipment (including reconditioned mobile phones): This should include parts that will be used for PC assembly. since PCs are dumped here because it's cheap, our government can collect [the equivalent of upto 50% of the amount the "dumpers" are running away from] and still ensure that nothing harmful is dumped here. We would remain a more attractive destinations for the harmlessl devices yet the government would make some good money in the process. ;-) 3. To enforce our laws on local and imported e-waste: How we dispose our own IT waste is very critical. We are not doing too well on old diskettes, printer catridges and damaged mobile phones. As Dorcas stated, NEMA, Prof. Wangari Mathai and CCK should have their presence felt on this issue if we are to make progress. 4. To criticaly study and support the enforcement of the ICT related aspects of the Basel Convention - www.basel.int - at the national level: Note that the ICT policy (before Cabinet) has a provision for strict laws on. As the headquarters of UNEP -and as a nation which has officially announced its interest in joining the Security Council - Kenya should lead the way. 5. Alex, I am compelled to "throw an Orange" at your appeal ;-) I remain Proudly Kenyan, 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. > -------Original Message------- > From: Dorcas Muthoni <dmuthoni(a)kenet.or.ke> > Subject: [Kictanet] Poor Nations Are Littered With Old PC's: Lets be careful! > Sent: 07 Nov '05 10:00 > > NB: Sorry for a very long posting > > Kindly lets do our homework. Lets be careful about what we support lest > we shoot ourselves in the foot. > * > Definitions: > * > Old Computers: Computers that have reached the end of their useful lives > in an organisation/ A computer that has reached the end of its useful > life to the owner. > Second-hand/ Refurbs : Old or used computer equipment that has been > restored to working condition. Restoration involves repalcement of > hardware components with similar or newer ones. > > *Facts:* > > Most of the environmental concerns with computers lie with the monitor > (27% of the weight of a CRT monitor is due to its lead content), > specifically its cathode ray tube (CRT). Each color monitor contains, on > average, four to five pounds of lead, considered hazardous waste when > disposed off. Computers also contain other hazardous materials, > including mercury, cadmium (a known carcinogen), and hexavalent chromium > (shown to cause high blood pressure, iron-poor blood, liver disease, and > nerve and brain damage in animals). > > In the US alone more than 315 million computers were expected to become > obsolete by the year 2004, containing an estimated 1.2 billion pounds of > lead, 2 million pounds of cadmium, 400,000 pounds of mercury and 1.2 > million pounds of hexavalent chromium. > > Imagine a worst-case scenario: Groundwater, (enough Kenyans draw > drinking water directly from rivers,) near a landfill becomes contaminated. > > If you can contact NEMA or our renowned Mother Nature (Prof. Wangari), > let them know these and start preparing a law. > > *Action:* >

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Away from home base
by alice＠apc.org 07 Nov '05

07 Nov '05

Dear all I will be away attending a CATIA meeting in Johannesburg from 6th to 11th November 2005. Wish you a good planning meeting and looking forward to getting feedback when I get back. warm regards alice A Wanjira-Munyua 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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GSM Consumer Protection MInutes+ Reminder KICTANET Meeting Tue 8th Nov 2005
by John Walubengo 07 Nov '05

07 Nov '05

FInd attached. walu. nb. KICTANET Monthly meeting tomorrow 8th Nove 2005, 2:30 p.m -5:00p.m

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RE: KICTANet Planning Meeting - Confirmed Tue, 8th Nov 2:30p.m-5:00p.m
by John Walubengo 03 Nov '05

03 Nov '05

With the additional agenda. Minutes of the GSM Consumer Forum shall be broadcasted on Mon 7th by midday. walu. >>> "Wainaina Mungai" <wainaina.mungai(a)oneworld.net> 11/01/05 12:12pm >>> Dear All, I second the change of date and suggest that we add one more item to the agenda. We have a request by Global NetCorps (GNC) - an initiative of Digital Opportunity Trust - to meet with especially members of the KICTANet civil society caucus on the same day. They are planning the launch of NetCorps in Kenya. We could have them present to us between 2:30pm and 3:30pm. If members could read through the GSM Consumer forum Report ciculated earlier, and come in by 2pm, we could comfortably include this extra item. Regards, Wainaina -----Original Message----- From: bounce-kiplist-cl-117112(a)lyris.idrc.ca [mailto:bounce-kiplist-cl-117112@lyris.idrc.ca] On Behalf Of John Walubengo Sent: 31 October 2005 08:47 To: KIPlist Subject: [Fwd: [Kictanet] KICTANet Planning Meeting - Notice to Postpone I am reliably informed by one of my 'holiday-sniffing' colleague that this Friday 4th Nov 2005 is likely to be a (Muslim) holiday in Kenya. As such I am proposing we shift the Monthly KICTAnet meeting to the following week, Tue 8th Nov 2005, Jacaranda Hotel, 2:00-5:00p.m. Proposed Agenda 1. Confirmation and adoption of previous minutes 2. Matters Arising 3. KICTANet Activities & Receiving of Reports (Review of 1st ICT Consumer Protection Forum) 4. Planning for 2nd Consumer Protection Forum (ISP focus) 5. Date and Time for the next meeting 6. AOB walu. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet

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Looking for Clare Ruto (Celtel) e-address
by John Walubengo 03 Nov '05

03 Nov '05

any body with the above? I visited their website and picked the idea to try the various permutations (cruto(a)ke.celtel.com, clare.ruto(a)ke.celte.com, rutoc(a)ke.celtel.com) amongst others with little success... walu.

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Re: [Kictanet] Looking for Clare Ruto (Celtel) e-address
by John Walubengo 03 Nov '05

03 Nov '05

>>> Benjamin Makai <benmakai(a)yahoo.com> 11/03/05 10:28am >>> ruto.c(a)ke.celtel.com Walu, thats the address- gotten from the list of participants of MSA ICT conference Regards Makai John Walubengo <jwalubengo(a)kcct.ac.ke> wrote: any body with the above? I visited their website and picked the idea to try the various permutations (cruto(a)ke.celtel.com, clare.ruto(a)ke.celte.com, rutoc(a)ke.celtel.com) amongst others with little success... walu. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Benjamin Makai Tel: 254-722-540641 P.O. Box 8608, 00300, Nairobi, Kenya --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.

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Autoreply: [Kictanet] Fw: NYTimes: Poor Nations Are Littered With Old PC's
by wainaina.mungai＠oneworld.net 02 Nov '05

02 Nov '05

Beginning 3rd November 2005, kindly contact me on wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org or mobile number +254-722-811171

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Fw: GGP Public Mailing List ICT consumer protection campaign
by alice＠apc.org 02 Nov '05

02 Nov '05

The report will released soon. Thank you ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pact Kenya" <pactke(a)pactke.org> To: <alice(a)apc.org> Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 10:29 AM Subject: Re: GGP Public Mailing List ICT consumer protection campaign > Hi, > > I just got this email since we have not been using this address. Dou have > proceedings of this meeting. if not how else can we participtate? My email > address is titus(a)pactke.org > > alice(a)apc.org wrote: > >>Dear Kenyan GSM Services Consumer >> >> >> >> >>We would like to invite you to our Network's first public forum Consumer >>Protection Campaign scheduled as follows: >> >> >> >>Date: 25 October, 2005 >> >>Venue: Jacaranda Hotel, Gazebo Banda >> >>Time: 9:00 am. >> >> >> >>KICTANet (Kenya ICT Action Network) aspires to translate the spirit of the >>National ICT Policy into ACTION for maximum "Harnessing of ICTs for >>National >>Development". >> >> >> >>The service market characterised by varying consumer needs, are >>continually >>undergoing changes among other enterprise challenges. The absence of a >>critical mass of mobile telephony service providers has resulted in the >>Kenyan Communications Services consumers feeling exposed to uncompetitive, >>arbitrarily high communication costs, coupled by poor quality of services. >> >> >> >>Recognising that communication is a basic human right, an economic and >>development priority, the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is concerned >>with consumer disquiet and their rights in the information and >>communication >>technologies sector. >> >> >> >>This will be the first of our monthly ICT sector specific public meetings, >>to discuss ICTs consumer issues between service providers and consumers. >> >> >> >>We would be delighted to welcome you on this important public service >>oriented occasion. >> >> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Ggppublic-l mailing list >>Ggppublic-l(a)gendergovernancekenya.org >>http://lists.gendergovernancekenya.org/mailman/listinfo/ggppublic-l >> >

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GOLDEN BOOK : STAKEHOLDER COMMITMENTS AND INITIATIVES
by Wainaina Mungai 02 Nov '05

02 Nov '05

Apart from JKUAT and FOSSFA, which other organisations in Kenya have submitted commitments into the WSIS Golden Book? - http://www.itu.int/wsis/goldenbook/search.asp It would be refreshing to see what the government has on offer to match the commitments by JKAUT & FOSSFA, below:. GOLDEN BOOK : STAKEHOLDER COMMITMENTS AND INITIATIVES The Golden Book is intended to promote new commitments that stakeholders have announced, or are planning to announce during the Tunis Phase of the WSIS. Updated Country Entity Description Official Launch 31/10/2005 Kenya Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT) East Africa E-Government Academy The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in collaboration with a private c <http://www.itu.int/wsis/goldenbook/search/display.asp?Quest=2405266&lan g=en> (more on the Project 2405266) 18th November 2005, Tunis. ICT4D Hall Civil Society Updated Country Entity Description Official Launch 31/10/2005 Kenya Free Software & Open Source Foundation for Africa (FOSSFA) IDLELO2 - Achieving Millenium Development Goals through Community Software The IDLELO2 Process <http://www.fossfa.net/idlelo2> www.fossfa.net/idlelo2 was officially launched on 2nd February 2005 during the A <http://www.itu.int/wsis/goldenbook/search/display.asp?Quest=3526377&lan g=en> (more on the Project 3526377) 17th November 2005, Tunis, ICT4D Hall

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