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Fw: ICT Polcy Approved by Cabinet
by alice＠apc.org 17 Jan '06

17 Jan '06

Hi all, > I am sure you may have heard the good news already but for those who have > not here it is. The Kenay ICT Policy has been approved by the Cabinet! > > For those who were at the KICTANet 2006 cocktail party last week, the PS > Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr B Ndemo, had promised that > the ICT Policy would be tabled in Cabinet the following week and so it > was, and on Thursday and it was approved. > > Let me take this opportunity to CONGRATULATE all those who worked in > great and small ways to ensure that this happened. At last a national ICT > Policy has made it all the way! I personally believe that the persistence > and determination of most of the individuals on these lists helped to make > this a reality and we have much to celebrate. Allow me to remind us all > that this impressive journey still has some ways to go. We must therefore > not rest on our oars but pursue the next stages with as much vigour. One > immediate task is the implematation plan for the policy document as this > is what will make it operational and the longer this takes the longer it > will take for the friuts of the current fervour to be felt by wananchi. > > Lets all join hands and work to make Kenya the Kerifkon (ala Silikon) > Valley of Africa. Yeah lets dream on..............why not? > > Cheers, > FE > > > > > alice(a)apc.org wrote: > Dear All > > You are all invited to KICTANET's planning meeting. Please let me know how > many of you will be in a position to attend the meeting of Friday 27 > January > 2006 at 13.00 hrs at the jacaranda hotel JCC room at the Pizza garden. > > We have a UNDP/CATIA delegation joining us to discuss Open Access/pro poor > ICTs > > kind regards > > alice > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > > > > Florence Etta > Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) > Nairo, Kenya > Tel: + 254-733-621851 (Mobile)/254-20-7121506 (Res) > Fax: + 254-20-7121506 > Email: feanywhere@yahoo.co.uk/florence.etta@gmail.com > > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Photos - NEW, now offering a quality print service from just 8p a > photo. > > --- > Submitted by: feanywhere(a)yahoo.co.uk 2006-01-17 09:21:51 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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Fw: [Catia_team] Workshop on the Regulation of Convergence - 02 - 04February Benin
by alice＠apc.org 16 Jan '06

16 Jan '06

Dear colleagues, for your information. The Panos Institute West Africa, in partnership with some regulator organizations, is planning a workshop on the regulation of the convergence of telecoms and broadcasting in Cotonou (Benin) from 2nd to 4th February 2006. The workshop title is "Dialogue between Telecoms and Media Regulation Stakeholders in times of Convergence: Challenges and Prospects for Africa". As you know, Convergence brings about new challenges to telecommunications and media regulators and stakeholders. Therefore, Cooperation between regulators especially becomes compulsory. The event is organized within the framework of different programmes including CATIA projects implemented by PIWA. It is a follow up to the two studies we have produced on regulation and convergence in West and Central Africa, from the point of view of media and telecommunications (for the second document, see http://www.cipaco.org/article.php3?id_article=3&lang=en) The HAAC (Haute Autorité de l'Audiovisuel et de la Communication) in Benin, the ACRAN (African Communication Regulatory Authorities Network) will collaborate for event and we are also in contact with WATRA (West African Telecommunications Regulators Association). This workshop aims to promote cooperation between the African media and telecommunications regulators and stakeholders, in order to achieve a concerted and effective regulation of convergence. Its specific objectives are the following: - to identify issues brought about by Convergence in Africa, and particularly, in West and Central Africa, - to exchange on cross-cutting issues in terms of the two sectors regulation, - to examine some African and international experiences on the regulation of convergence, - to draw up recommendations for a harmonized collaboration between regulators and other stakeholders, and concerning the pertinence of setting a single regulatory body that could be in charge of both media and telecommunications, - to continue advocacy, on the one hand, for the strengthening and establishement of efficient and independent regulatory bodies in Africa, and on the other hand, for the adoption of appropriate legislative frameworks in information society which is emerging in Africa. The workshop should gather about thirty regulation, media and ICT professionals coming from public institutions (regulators), but also the private sector, civil society and international and regional institutions (ESMT, ICASA, ARCAN, UNDP, ARTAC, etc.). KL _______________________________________________ Catia_team mailing list Catia_team(a)catia.ws http://catia.eyecon.co.za/mailman/listinfo/catia_team

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2006 Dates/events to watch
by alice＠apc.org 13 Jan '06

13 Jan '06

Dear all See below and attached 2006 dates/events to watch. If any member has an event please send us the details so that we could include it on the KICTANET calanedr. Thank you and have a great 2006 alice ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 January 2006 KICTANET Cocktail Party Appreciating old friends welcoming new ones Jacaranda Hotel, Nairobi 19 January LINUX Chicks Strategic Planning meeting. Jacaranda Hotel 20 January KICTANET Strategic planning one day meeting. Jacaranda Hotel Nairobi 27 January 2006 KICTANET Meeting with CATIA/UNDP Open Access Project Jacaranda Hotel KICATNET Planning meeting 7-8 February, Lagos Customer Service & Call Center Training Course 16-17 February, Nairobi Corporate Network Management Forum: LANs, WANs, VPNs, Multimedia, VoIP, and Security 23-25 February, Nairobi Idlelo2: Achieving Millennium Development Goals through Community Software (in association with FOSSFA) 2-3 March, Kigali The second Rwanda National ICT Convention (Under the auspices of the Rwanda IT Authority) 10-13 March (TBC) KICTANET Media and ICTs workshop Indian Ocean Beach Club Mombasa, Kenya 16-17 March, Nairobi East African Banking & Financial Services & Markets 21-22 March, Lagos Finance-IT Africa 23-24 March, Dar es Salaam Tanzania GSM Forum 27-31 March 2006 ICANN, Wellington, New Zealand 5-7 April, Nairobi VSAT Installation Course (in association with Global VSAT Forum) 10-12 April, Johannesburg The African WiMAX & CDMA Forum 26-27 April, Nairobi Competitive Intelligence Africa 4-5 May, Maputo The Mozambique National ICT Convention (Under the auspices of the Ministry of Science & Technology) May 7-15 2006 Africa Network Operators Group (AFNOG). Nairobi. Kenya 16-17 May 2006 Africa Internet Numbers Registry (AFRINIC ) Meeting. Nairobi, Kenya 17 May, Nairobi The AITEC African ICT Excellence & Achievement Awards: East Africa 18-20 May, Nairobi The African Open Access Forum 24-26 May, Ottawa The Canada-Africa Trade & Investment Exhibition & Conference 1-2 June, Nairobi East African BPO & Call Center Conference 14-16 June, Lusaka AITEC Zambia 15-17 June, Nairobi Telecom East Africa (in association with ECO Kenya) 20 June, Johannesburg The AITEC African ICT Excellence & Achievement Awards: Southern Africa 26-30 June ICANN Meeting Marrakech, Morocco 29-30 June, London (Holiday Inn Regent’s Park) AITEC Europe 2: The African ICT Investment & Partnership Forum 5-6 July, Lagos The African VoIP Forum 3 6 July, Lagos The AITEC African ICT Excellence & Achievement Awards: West Africa 20-21 July, Dar es Salaam Tanzania Banking Technology Expo & Conference 3-5 August, Mauritius AITEC Indian Ocean 4-7 September, South Africa ACT 8: The African Computing & Telecommunications Summit 30 August, Durban The AITEC African ICT Excellence & Achievement Awards: Pan-Africa 16-18 November, Nairobi Made in India Exhibition 23-24 November, Dar es Salaam East African Government Technology Conference 30 November-3rd December 2006 ICANN Meeting, Latin America

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RE: KICTANET 2006 COCKTAIL PARTY!!
by Florence Etta 12 Jan '06

12 Jan '06

Dear List menbers, Allow us to take this opportunity to say a great big thank you firstly to all of you who attended the Cocktail party and secondly, to all those who supported and continue to support KICTANet. This is a short update on the KICTANET 2006 COCKTAIL PARTY with the theme "appreciating old friends welcoming new ones" which toopk place on Tuesday 10th. The main thrust of this cocktail party as you may all know already was to welcome the PS Ministry of Infocom Dr B. Ntume (an industrial economist formerly of the University of Nairobi) while thanking the former PS, Engineer J.Rege. The event was well attended and interesting bits of information were shared and much fun was had. Engineer Rege was toasted as among the most multi-stakeholder responsive public servants in Kenya to date much to his delight. The PS, who described himself as a jua-kali economist, invited all stakeholders to join him in his bid to create jobs and pledged to pursue the ICT policy which he said is to be tabled in Cabinet within one week and ready for the next steps within the next couple of weeks. We were all expectedly very happy about this pronoucement and hope to keep a close watch on this so as to give it the maximum support required. He also said he has an open door and a listening ear. He chalenged KICTAnet to support the President's call for support to the famine relief and to this end we are coordinating a KICTANet fund which will be handed over to the PS for onward delivery. We already have 2 very impressive donations of 50,000 from TESPOK and 10,000 from FOSSFA. Florence of KICTAnet and Damaris of TESPOK have been asked to help co-ordinate, and collect donations. Cheers, FE --------------------------------- Does your mail provider give you access to messages sent to other POP email accounts, like your work account? Get Yahoo! Mail

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Watch out - Pirated Software gets Riskier in the US
by jwalubengo＠kcct.ac.ke 11 Jan '06

11 Jan '06

BSA, the Business Software Alliance - a watchdog group against software piracy- has opened a hotline where informers call in and advice on which companies are running pirated software. A succesfull pointer leads to an immediate 50,000USD for the informer and ofcourse a fine for the company. Very interesting. Former (and disgruntled?) employees are apparently taking advantage of the offer and calling in quite frequently. Maybe a good reason to payup for Software or consider migrating to Open Source Solutions... walu. check the rest of the story out on: http://www.bsa.org/usa/press/newsreleases/San-Fran-settlement-Jan-2006.cfm

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Fw: REMINDER - KICTANET COCKTAIL PARTY!!
by alice＠apc.org 10 Jan '06

10 Jan '06

Just to fill in the details and underline the facts in Lizette's message: > > What? KICTANet 2006 Cocktail: > Celebrating the Network: Appreciating our members > and partners > When? Date: Jan 10th > Time: 7.00 p.m. > Where? Venue: Jacaranda Hotel, Poolside Gazebo > > See you there! > > Cheers, > FE > > > Lizette Kraft <lfkraft(a)gmail.com> wrote: > HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL. > > JUST A GENTLE REMINDER RE: THE KICTANET COCKTAIL PARTY AT 7:00 AT THE > JACARANDA HOTEL, POOLSIDE GAZEBO. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE TO > GIVE YOUR SUPPORT AND APPRECIATION TO THE NETWORK, ENG. JAMES REGE AND > OTHERS. > > KIND REGARDS AND BEST WISHES FOR 2006. > LIZETTE > > -- > Lizette Kraft > P.O. Box 18488, 00500 > Nairobi, Kenya > Cell: 0722-800362 > --- Submitted by: Lizette Kraft 2006-01-10 04:25:30 EST5 (Please reply to > original submitter for private communication) --- You are currently > subscribed to kiplist-cl as: [feanywhere(a)yahoo.co.uk] To unsubscribe, > forward this message to %%email.unsub%% > > > > --------------------------------- > To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new > Yahoo! Security Centre. > > --- > Submitted by: feanywhere(a)yahoo.co.uk 2006-01-10 04:33:56 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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REMINDER - KICTANET COCKTAIL PARTY!!
by Lizette Kraft 10 Jan '06

10 Jan '06

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL. JUST A GENTLE REMINDER RE: THE KICTANET COCKTAIL PARTY AT 7:00 AT THE JACARANDA HOTEL, POOLSIDE GAZEBO. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE TO GIVE YOUR SUPPORT AND APPRECIATION TO THE NETWORK, ENG. JAMES REGE AND OTHERS. KIND REGARDS AND BEST WISHES FOR 2006. LIZETTE -- Lizette Kraft P.O. Box 18488, 00500 Nairobi, Kenya Cell: 0722-800362

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Vacancy: Regional Coordinator for Sub Saharan Africa
by alice＠apc.org 06 Jan '06

06 Jan '06

Dear all Greetings and happy 2006. If you know if any Kenyans qualified for this position please encourage them to apply. Please circulate this vacancy announcement widely. Thank you Note deadline for applications is Wednesday 11th January 2006. Applications to be submitted to: search(a)ipm-connections.org kind regards alice ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ International Partners in Mission International Headquarters: 3091 Mayfield Road, Suite 320, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118 USA www.ipm-connections.org Position Description Regional Coordinator for Sub Saharan Africa Reports to: The Director of Programs & Partnerships Supervises: n/a Major Function: As a full time member of the IPM staff, the Regional Coordinator for Sub Saharan Africa supports the Director of Programs and Partnerships in all aspects of IPM’s relationship with potential, existing and past Project Partners, and like-minded organizations throughout the region. Qualifications: Fluency in English, Swahili; preferably also French or Portuguese. Extensive travel a required. Duties of the Regional Coordinator for Sub Saharan Africa include, but are not limited to: 1. Project Administration, Evaluation & Replication 1.. Receives and responds to phone, mail, and e-mail inquiries from local Project Partners b. Identifies potential Project Partners who fit the guidelines and goals set forth by IPM c. Works with successful Project Partners to serve as models for future Project Partners d. Evaluate projects bi-annually and develop strategies and timelines for increasing Project success e. Develops replication models and strategies with existing and potential Project Partners 2. Technical Assistance & Training a. Provides regular training to local Project Partners in community mobilization, program planning, and organizational development b. Creates and delivers technical assistance & training workshops seminars addressing the expressed assets and needs of IPM’s local partners, including the production of related manuals c. Supports technical assistance & training opportunities for other like-minded, regional partners as able and always consistent with IPM’s mission d. Works alongside Project Partners to develop earned income strategies 3. Community Outreach a. Cultivates community-based, governmental and non-governmental organizations for partnership b. Engages the local philanthropic community in the mission of IPM c. Represents IPM regional meetings of like-minded organizations and networks as appropriate d. Identifies “high profile” opportunities for IPM to engage the local community e. Secures external funding for IPM’s Regional Office in conjunction with the Headquarters staff 4. International Partnership Facilitation a. Staffs IPM’s local Advisory Council b. Prepares meeting itineraries for IPM’s headquarters staff during their regional visits c. Coordinates and host delegations from throughout the IPM Family d. Welcomes IPM partners to the Region and facilitates their visits as appropriate e. Participates in international CBO & NGO gatherings as requested 5.. Other Duties as Assigned by the Executive Director & the Director of Programs & Partnerships Job Requirements: This position is open to Kenyan citizens who are able to travel internationally and independently as well as in a group setting. Education: Bachelor’s degree a requirement. Master’s an added advantage in a social science or closely related field, or significant experience. Experience: One-year experience as a Program Coordinator, preferably in the region. Knowledge and experience with NGO development programs, a broad understanding of overall conditions in Kenya at the national and global levels, especially as they relate to women and children and specific understanding of, and experience in HIV/AIDS. Languages: A good knowledge of spoken and written English and Kiswahili together with good computer skills is mandatory. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Communication: He /she should be a team player with excellent relational and communicational skills (oral and written). Ability to facilitate groups in an educational and interfaith atmosphere. Management: Proven capabilities of personnel management and financial resources management in multicultural and complex environments. Contract: Three (3) year contract renewable on an annual basis. Remuneration: Approximately 10,000USD P.A. Expenses: Office expenses related to rent, cell phone, internet, telephone, electricity, work related transportation and technology assistance/repair to IPM equipment will be covered by IPM Equipment: Computer & printer, fax, telephone and answering machine will be covered by IPM Exclusions: IPM does not provide health insurance to contractual employees but highly recommends that they carry such coverage. Applicants are advised to read the qualifications for this position carefully. Please DO NOT APPLY if you are not qualified. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Deadline for applications 16.00 Hrs on 11 January, 2006. Please submit your application to search(a)ipm-connections.org

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Vacancy: Regional Coordinator for Sub Saharan Africa
by alice＠apc.org 06 Jan '06

06 Jan '06

Dear all Greetings and happy 2006. If you know if any Kenyans qualified for this position please encourage them to apply. Please note the deadline is Wednesday 11th January 2006. Applications to be submitted to: search(a)ipm-connections.org kind regards alice ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ International Partners in Mission International Headquarters: 3091 Mayfield Road, Suite 320, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118 USA www.ipm-connections.org Position Description Regional Coordinator for Sub Saharan Africa Reports to: The Director of Programs & Partnerships Supervises: n/a Major Function: As a full time member of the IPM staff, the Regional Coordinator for Sub Saharan Africa supports the Director of Programs and Partnerships in all aspects of IPM’s relationship with potential, existing and past Project Partners, and like-minded organizations throughout the region. Qualifications: Fluency in English, Swahili; preferably also French or Portuguese. Extensive travel a required. Duties of the Regional Coordinator for Sub Saharan Africa include, but are not limited to: 1. Project Administration, Evaluation & Replication 1.. Receives and responds to phone, mail, and e-mail inquiries from local Project Partners b. Identifies potential Project Partners who fit the guidelines and goals set forth by IPM c. Works with successful Project Partners to serve as models for future Project Partners d. Evaluate projects bi-annually and develop strategies and timelines for increasing Project success e. Develops replication models and strategies with existing and potential Project Partners 2. Technical Assistance & Training a. Provides regular training to local Project Partners in community mobilization, program planning, and organizational development b. Creates and delivers technical assistance & training workshops seminars addressing the expressed assets and needs of IPM’s local partners, including the production of related manuals c. Supports technical assistance & training opportunities for other like-minded, regional partners as able and always consistent with IPM’s mission d. Works alongside Project Partners to develop earned income strategies 3. Community Outreach a. Cultivates community-based, governmental and non-governmental organizations for partnership b. Engages the local philanthropic community in the mission of IPM c. Represents IPM regional meetings of like-minded organizations and networks as appropriate d. Identifies “high profile” opportunities for IPM to engage the local community e. Secures external funding for IPM’s Regional Office in conjunction with the Headquarters staff 4. International Partnership Facilitation a. Staffs IPM’s local Advisory Council b. Prepares meeting itineraries for IPM’s headquarters staff during their regional visits c. Coordinates and host delegations from throughout the IPM Family d. Welcomes IPM partners to the Region and facilitates their visits as appropriate e. Participates in international CBO & NGO gatherings as requested 5.. Other Duties as Assigned by the Executive Director & the Director of Programs & Partnerships Job Requirements: This position is open to Kenyan citizens who are able to travel internationally and independently as well as in a group setting. Education: Bachelor’s degree a requirement. Master’s an added advantage in a social science or closely related field, or significant experience. Experience: One-year experience as a Program Coordinator, preferably in the region. Knowledge and experience with NGO development programs, a broad understanding of overall conditions in Kenya at the national and global levels, especially as they relate to women and children and specific understanding of, and experience in HIV/AIDS. Languages: A good knowledge of spoken and written English and Kiswahili together with good computer skills is mandatory. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Communication: He /she should be a team player with excellent relational and communicational skills (oral and written). Ability to facilitate groups in an educational and interfaith atmosphere. Management: Proven capabilities of personnel management and financial resources management in multicultural and complex environments. Contract: Three (3) year contract renewable on an annual basis. Remuneration: Approximately 10,000USD P.A. Expenses: Office expenses related to rent, cell phone, internet, telephone, electricity, work related transportation and technology assistance/repair to IPM equipment will be covered by IPM Equipment: Computer & printer, fax, telephone and answering machine will be covered by IPM Exclusions: IPM does not provide health insurance to contractual employees but highly recommends that they carry such coverage. Applicants are advised to read the qualifications for this position carefully. Please DO NOT APPLY if you are not qualified. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Deadline for applications 16.00 Hrs on 11 January, 2006. Please submit your application to search(a)ipm-connections.org

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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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