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Re: [kictanet] Do our youth choose Internet over food?
by Paul Korir 05 Jun '15

05 Jun '15

I think the report is trying to say: “…if Kenyans were to pay for being online they would be spending 45% of their earning…” not: “…on average, Kenyans spend 45% of their income on getting online…”. Furthermore, the same article cites that “...60% of Kenyans use the Internet regularly”. I find these stats very hard to believe. A lot more detail is needed to demonstrate this to be the case. Paul Korir, PhD +353 86 224 1966 +254 72 400 4767 Ordnung muß sein > On 4 Jun 2015, at … [View More]

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Fwd: Kenya historical photo collection prepares to go online -- KNA Digitization Newsletter #01
by Phyllis Nyambura 05 Jun '15

05 Jun '15

Listers, Note the below information on KNA library digitisation. Having trouble viewing this email? Click here <http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=0670f755-15c7-43f2-8134-3…> KENYA NEWS AGENCY (KNA) NEWSLETTER ISSUE: 001 | June 2015 [image: Kenya News Agency Photo Library: President Jomo Kenyatta's First Cabinet] <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iDAq6WkEqsmmMGQ0eJ_6Hh4znwqDb-CNaTvM2ALmf18g…> Dear Phyllis, The ICT Authority has begun … [View More]digitizing the photo library at the Kenya News Agency. The photo library collection dates back to 1936 and documents Kenyan life through the decades. The rich collection is a national treasure but remains underutilized. Digitizing the collection will make the photos and videos available to everybody to view online. Easy access to these historical photos will especially benefit the creative industry and researchers. From fashion designers to filmmakers--access to visual history of Kenya will serve to inspire and enrich their creations. For personal family research or professional cultural research, the online catalogue will be an invaluable reference source. It is our pleasure to announce the scanning of the photos will kick-off this June. The project is assigned under the Deputy Director for Information and has been structured in four project areas: *1. Renovation of KNA Library: *Build archive-quality public-access facility to hold the collection for posterity. (*Managed by Ministry of Planning, Civil Works*) *2. Intellectual Property and Policy: *Assessment of the status of Intellectual Property Rights of KNA, developing the licensing model and drafting a policy for KNA. (*Consultancy awarded to Gerry Gitonga in September 2014*) *3. Digitization:* Organize, scan, catalog, and digitize KNA multi-media content. (*Contract awarded to Next Technologies Ltd in May 2015*) 4. *Multimedia Management System and eCommerce Website:* Install a system for KNA to store and retrieve their photos and videos and build an eCommerce website for customers to access and purchase KNA's multimedia content. (*Contract Awarded to Alliance Technologies Ltd in May 2015*) Participate *Forum: How can KNA Photos make money? The Role of Intellectual Property in Government * We invite you to a half-day forum to explore the opportunities and challenges copyright offers government. Gerry Gitonga, IP Lawyer and consultant for the KNA Digitization Project will share his findings on the IP Status of the KNA Photos and the options available to government for commercialization of the collections. Who Should Attend: - Subscribers to KNA content (media houses, publishers, etc) - Researchers and users of historical content - IP Lawyers - Promoters of Access to Information - Creatives (photographers, designers, filmmakers etc) - Librarians - Archivists Participants will be invited to contribute to the discussion. *Date*: June 10, 2015 *Time*: 8.30am - 1.00pm *Venue*: Kenya National Museum SIGN-UP TO ATTEND <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iDAq6WkEqsmmMGQ0eJ_6Hh4znwqDb-CNaTvM2ALmf18g…> FAQs *In this section we will answer some the most frequently asked questions about the project. * *Q. When will the photos be available online?* *Answer: *The KNA digitization drive aims to scan all multimedia assets (photos, slides, video and audio) by December 2015. The collection is estimated at 500,000 photos. The scanning process will generate a high resolution digital copy of the asset. A low resolution watermarked version will be made available to the public through a dedicated website. Purchase of high res copies for commercial use will be built-in to the website. The eCommerce website is scheduled to go live by December 2015. The digitization drive is made up of several activities including adding detailed descriptions to the digital file to make it searchable from a computer. Capturing details for each photo is a slow process that can take many years to complete. By December 2015 we expect to have captured detailed description/metadata for at least 30% of the collection. More FAQs <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iDAq6WkEqsmmMGQ0eJ_6Hh4znwqDb-CNaTvM2ALmf18g…> From the Collection The KNA Photo Library holds a diverse collection of photos that document major events in Kenya's history, the daily life or people through the decades and the rural and urban landscape of the day. In this newsletter, we will give you a sneak-peek into the vivid collection. Below are two photos from the collection, one on 'Scouting' the other on 'Colonial Administration'. 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Subjects: Left: Scouting; Right: Colonial Administration] <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iDAq6WkEqsmmMGQ0eJ_6Hh4znwqDb-CNaTvM2ALmf18g…> *For more information contact:* *Email*: communications(a)ict.go.ke *Tel*: 020 2089061 *Website*: ICT Authority Kenya News Agency Digitisation <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iDAq6WkEqsmmMGQ0eJ_6Hh4znwqDb-CNaTvM2ALmf18g…> [image: Like us on Facebook] <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iDAq6WkEqsmmMGQ0eJ_6Hh4znwqDb-CNaTvM2ALmf18g…> [image: Follow us on Twitter] <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iDAq6WkEqsmmMGQ0eJ_6Hh4znwqDb-CNaTvM2ALmf18g…> [image: View our profile on LinkedIn] <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iDAq6WkEqsmmMGQ0eJ_6Hh4znwqDb-CNaTvM2ALmf18g…> [image: View our videos on YouTube] <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iDAq6WkEqsmmMGQ0eJ_6Hh4znwqDb-CNaTvM2ALmf18g…> Forward this email <http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=s7ex7gdab&m=1102964298642&ea=…> <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001mFz_c9JBoXlpZNlJITPO0w%3D%3…> This email was sent to pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke by communications(a)ict.go.ke | Update Profile/Email Address <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001mFz_c9JBoXlpZNlJITPO0w%3D%3…> | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001mFz_c9JBoXlpZNlJITPO0w%3D%3…>™ | Privacy Policy <http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp>. <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=PT_MRSALSEAS> ICT Authority | Telposta Towers, 12th Floor | Kenyatta Ave | P.O. Box 27150-00100 | Nairobi | Kenya -- 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 2089061 www.icta.go.ke [View Less]

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Voting at AFRINIC-22
by Mark Elkins 04 Jun '15

04 Jun '15

Greetings for Tunisia, Whilst there is a seat is available for the East and I would not presume to tell people whom to vote for, the seat for Southern Africa is also up for re-election. Can I ask for your vote to re-appoint me for Southern Africa. I also suggest people watch and follow the whole AGMM about to start... There are Resolutions which you may be able to participate in - including a 10 minute window for Electronic Voting... -- Mark James ELKINS - Posix Systems - (South) Africa … [View More]

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Do our youth choose Internet over food?
by Mwendwa Kivuva 04 Jun '15

04 Jun '15

How many of these Netizens are skipping lunch in order to get online? The latest annual ITU statistics (2014) that measure the Information Society indicates that Kenya is ranked at number 146 out of 165 economies in terms of providing affordable broadband Internet services. Specifically, the report says that Kenyans must fork out 45 per cent of their average monthly income if they want to access broadband Internet on a monthly basis. http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/-/… [View More]

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Urgent Job Vacancy: Open Data Fellows, ICT Authority, Open Data Project
by Phyllis Nyambura 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

Dear all, Do you have skills in data management/software development or are strong in communications, social media marketing and public engagement? The ICT Authority is looking for you. *Deadline: Thursday (tomorrow), 4th June 2015* The Authority is looking to engage four (4) fellows in the Open Data Project. The fellows will be stationed at selected government institutions/ departments and will engage with the relevant departments/ staff to establish and implement internal procedures and … [View More]

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Why is Kenya indifferent to how Africa's internet is managed?
by Barrack Otieno 01 Jun '15

01 Jun '15

Listers, http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/-/2274560/2729620/-/yrlji… Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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The Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Tech-1 Pitch Competition
by Eric Aligula 28 May '15

28 May '15

Dear All: Three Kenyan science and technology entrepreneurs are semi-finalists in the Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Tech-1 pitch competition. Below is the contact information for the semi-finalists. First Name Last Name Email Country of Citizenship Gender Category Michael Gathogo michaelpops1(a)gmail.com <mailto:michaelpops1@gmail.com> Kenya Male ICT Stephanie Gaku stephgaku(a)gmail.com <mailto:stephgaku@gmail.com> Kenya Female ICT Taita Ngetich … [View More]

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Support Staff
by Okech 26 May '15

26 May '15

Hello,a friend of mine has indicated that they have two openings for a software support engineer and hardware support engineer.The basic job requirement are for the software engineer is: - · Do software installations ( We have POS for supermarkets, Restaurants , Bars and Hotels, Payroll and Tally.· Train clients· Implement· &… [View More]

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[Wanted] Hybrid executives to drive growth in modern enterprise
by Mbugua Njihia 25 May '15

25 May '15

Information technology is no longer a department but a function that must be embedded in the very fabric of the corporate entity. This calls for a new breed of executive, a hybrid of sorts with deep competency key for certain business critical operations but sufficiently empowered to understand the place, pricing and models that are part of any technology based deployment that they are sure to interact with in the course of their tenure - http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/wanted-hybrid-executives-to-drive-grow… ᐧ

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Fwd: [ALAC] Fadi Chehade resigns effective March 2016
by Barrack Otieno 21 May '15

21 May '15

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg(a)mcgill.ca> Date: Thu, 21 May 2015 09:09:48 -0400 Subject: [ALAC] Fadi Chehade resigns effective March 2016 To: ALAC <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-05-21-en _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org… [View More]

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