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kictanet Digest, Vol 41, Issue 86
by Yusuf Tajbhai 28 Oct '10

28 Oct '10

1. IT support personnel vacancy Kindly mail cv to yusmat(a)gmail.com On 10/27/10, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Making Intellectual Property Work for you (John Matogo) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:34:58 +0000 > From: John Matogo <JMatogo(a)strathmore.edu> > To: "'kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke'" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] Making Intellectual Property Work for you > Message-ID: > <780ADD2EB8A088418E3695A4BF6B65F6090FD066(a)Thika.strathmore.local> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Greetings, > We welcome you to join us on 4th November 2010 at 5.30pm to attend a public > lecture on Making Intellectual Property work for you. > This will take place at Strathmore University Auditorium (Madaraka). Entry > is free. > > We look forward to seeing you there. > > > Regards, > > John Matogo > Programme Manager > Enterprise Development Centre > Strathmore University > Email: jmatogo(a)strathmore.edu<mailto:[email protected]> > Mobile: 0722 813 533 > > > [Description: Description: cid:[email protected]] > > ________________________________ > > Strathmore University provides all-round education in an atmosphere of > freedom and responsibility. > This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for use by > the recipient(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential > information. If you have received this email in error please notify the > sender immediately and permanently delete this email and/or any files > attached to it from your computer. Please note that any views or opinions > presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not > necessarily represent those of Strathmore University. The University accepts > no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages incurred, or suffered, > resulting, or arising, from the use of this email and/or its attachments. > The University warrants neither the integrity of the e-mail nor its freedom > from errors, viruses, interception or any other form of interference. > ............................................................................ > Website: www.strathmore.edu > > >

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Fw: Press Release_CTO-SoutherSudan_22Oct2010
by Shem Ochuodho 27 Oct '10

27 Oct '10

Invitation to the first ever Southern Sudan regional/international ICT/Telecom conference. For any further details, please use the contacts given in the attached media release. Looking forward to seeing you in Juba next month. Regards, Shem Shem J. Ochuodho, MSc (Eng), PhD, LLD (Hon) Senior Advisor Ministry of Telecom & Postal Services Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS), Juba Cell: +249-955-021-040/+256-477-232025/+254-734-137371 Skype: shem.ochuodho ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Lasantha De Alwis <L.DeAlwis(a)CTO.int> To: juma stephen lugga <jumlug11(a)yahoo.com>; Shem Ochuodho <shemochuodho(a)yahoo.com> Cc: Samuel Fletcher <S.Fletcher(a)cto.int>; Rumana Bukht <R.Bukht(a)cto.int> Sent: Tue, 26 October, 2010 16:44:39 Subject: Press Release_CTO-SoutherSudan_22Oct2010 Dear Colleagues Please find attached the press release that was issued today in London. If you also could issue it from there (as well as from GOSS missions outside of Southern Sudan) that will help promote the event Regards Lasantha De Alwis Corporate Secretary & Senior Manager | Programmes Address: 64-66 Glenthorne Road Hammersmith, London W6 0LR Switchboard: Fax: Direct Line: +44 20 8600 3800 +44 20 8600 3819 +44 20 8600 3814 Email: Website: l.dealwis(a)cto.int http://www.cto.int Join your ICT Colleagues at CTO knowledge-sharing events. Follow us on: Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. Let's think sustainability. The information in this email communication (inclusive of attachments) is confidential and privileged to the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) and the intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient(s), please note that any use, disclosure, distribution or copying of this information or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and that the author accepts no liability for the consequences of any action taken on the basis of the information provided. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately by return email and then delete all instances of this email from your system. The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) will not accept responsibility for any consequences associated with the use of this email (including, but not limited to, damages sustained as a result of any viruses and/or any action or lack of action taken in reliance on it). From:Rumana Bukht Sent: 26 October 2010 14:39 To: Lasantha De Alwis Cc: Samuel Fletcher Subject: PressRelease_CTO-SoutherSudan_22Oct2010 Hi Lasantha, The attached has been sent out. Please could you also ask GoSS PR to distribute to their media contacts, for better coverage. Thanks & regards, Ruamna

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Bharti deal could boost some local outsourcing providers?
by Paul Kukubo 27 Oct '10

27 Oct '10

Listers http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/Bharti-splits-500-mn-Africa-d… <http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/Bharti-splits-500-mn-Africa-d…>Quoting from the Economics times of India link above.. “About 4,000 employees who currently handle Zain’s customer care operations in Africa will move to the rolls of these three companies. The partners will set up operations in each market which will sustain and build skills, capabilities and resources,” he added. Executives tracking the contract said local companies in Africa had not bid for the call centre deal although Spanco and possibly, Tech Mahindra, could partner with domestic firms there to deliver the service. " Interesting to keep our eyes on be prepared in the event of the opportunity. Paul Kukubo Chief Executive Officer, Kenya ICT Board PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers Koinange Street Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 20 2211960 Fax: +254 20 2211962 website: www.ict.go.ke local content project: www.tandaa.co.ke, www.facebook.com/tandaakenya twitter:@tandaaKENYA BPO Project: www. doitinkenya.co.ke Digital Villages Project: www.pasha.co.ke personal contacts _______________ Cell: + 254 717 180001 skype: kukubopaul googletalk: pkukubo personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke personal twitter: @pkukubo ____________________ Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for socio economic enrichment

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Making Intellectual Property Work for you
by John Matogo 27 Oct '10

27 Oct '10

Greetings, We welcome you to join us on 4th November 2010 at 5.30pm to attend a public lecture on Making Intellectual Property work for you. This will take place at Strathmore University Auditorium (Madaraka). Entry is free. We look forward to seeing you there. Regards, John Matogo Programme Manager Enterprise Development Centre Strathmore University Email: jmatogo(a)strathmore.edu<mailto:[email protected]> Mobile: 0722 813 533 [Description: Description: cid:[email protected]] ________________________________ Strathmore University provides all-round education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for use by the recipient(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email and/or any files attached to it from your computer. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Strathmore University. The University accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages incurred, or suffered, resulting, or arising, from the use of this email and/or its attachments. The University warrants neither the integrity of the e-mail nor its freedom from errors, viruses, interception or any other form of interference. ............................................................................ Website: www.strathmore.edu

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Joshua Amolo invites you to use Boxbe
by Joshua Amolo 27 Oct '10

27 Oct '10

I'd like to share approved contacts with you on Boxbe Here's the link: https://www.boxbe.com/register?tc=5577927290_1847700027 -Joshua This message was sent at the request of joshua.amolo(a)gmail.com. If you want to opt-out of invitations from Boxbe members, use this link: https://www.boxbe.com/[email protected]&tc=55… Boxbe, Inc. | 2390 Chestnut Street #201 | San Francisco, CA 94123

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Fw: CTO to extend its rural ICT developmental agenda to Southern Sudan
by Albert Mucunguzi 26 Oct '10

26 Oct '10

?Dear All, Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO), in conjunction with the government of Southern Sudan (GoSS), will be organising a two-day international forum on rural ICT connectivity from 23rd to 24th November 2010 in the GoSS city of Juba. See details here: http://pctechmagazine.com/news/168-cto-to-extend-its-rural-ict-developmenta… Thanks _______________________ Regards, Albert Mucunguzi Executive Director PC Tech Communications P.O. Box 32180, Tel: +256 712619812 / 700 297031 Kampala, Uganda. Email: ed(a)pctechmagazine.com Website: www.pctechmagazine.com / www.albertmucunguzi.com

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Re: [kictanet] Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on...
by arapkirui＠gmail.com 26 Oct '10

26 Oct '10

Dear Dr. Bitange, My family and I send our heartfelt condolences following the loss of your dear mother. May the Lord grant you the grace to go through the period. Kipkemoi arap Kirui Sent from my Nokia phone -----Original Message----- From: Nancy Imunde Sent: 26/10/2010 11:06:41 To: arapkirui(a)gmail.com Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' Subject: Re: [kictanet] Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... Bw PS, My deepest condolences to you and your family. I do however appreciate that God gave her a long life with you. Nancy Imunde AccessKenya From: kictanet-bounces+nancyi=accesskenya.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of S.Murigi Muraya Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 10:02 AM To: nancyi(a)accesskenya.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... Bw.PS, May God comfort you & your family. Stanley.M.Muraya On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 9:57 AM, J.R. Kirongothi <kirongothi(a)kasneb.or.ke> wrote: Bw PS, Pole sana. You and your family are in our prayers. Capt(rtd) Jessie R. Kirongothi KASNEB. ----- Original Message ----- From: Zachary Ochieng <mailto:[email protected]> To: Jessie R. Kirongothi <mailto:[email protected]> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 9:12 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... Bw. PS, Pole for such a huge loss. May her soul rest in eternal peace. Zachary. Be the change you want to see in the world Zachary Ochieng Editor/Journalist Cell: +254 726 473 388 Blog: http://ochiengzach.blogspot.com Twitter: @OchiengZach --- On Tue, 26/10/10, Harry Delano <harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke> wrote: From: Harry Delano <harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... To: zzachmbir(a)yahoo.com Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Tuesday, 26 October, 2010, 1:31 Pole, Mr. PS. Our prayers rest with you and your family.. Harry _____ From: kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+harry <mailto:kictanet-bounces%2Bharry> =comtelsys.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Walubengo J Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 5:47 PM To: harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... Listers, Its with deep regret that I alert you of the death of Mother Teresa B. Ndemo, Dr. Ndemo's Mom. She passed on last Saturday at the Agha Khan hospital after a long battle with Cancer. On behalf of KICTAnet, we pass our condolence to the PS and assure him of our prayers during this trying moment. Feel free to register you personal condolences and better still attend the Service due this Wed 27th Oct 2010, 2:00pm at the SDA Church, Opposite Integrity House or attend the Burial at Kioge Village, Marani District, Kisii County at 9am on Friday 29th Oct 2010. Viewing at the Lee funeral home would be on Thursday 7.30am, 28th Oct 2010. walu. -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <http://mc/[email protected]> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: zzachmbir(a)yahoo.com <http://mc/[email protected]> Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/zzachmbir%40yahoo.com _____ _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: kirongothi(a)kasneb.or.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kirongothi%40kasneb.or. ke _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: murigi.muraya(a)gmail.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/murigi.muraya%40gmail.c om

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 41, Issue 78
by alexowiti＠gmail.com 26 Oct '10

26 Oct '10

Accept my condolences bwana PS.All shall be well.Its never easy to lose a mother.RIP mama Ndemo. Alex Owiti. Sent from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sender: kictanet-bounces+alexowiti=gmail.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.keDate: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:56:17 To: Alex Owiti<alexowiti(a)gmail.com> Reply-To: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 41, Issue 78 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... (S.Murigi Muraya) 2. Re: Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... (David Otwoma) 3. Re: Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... (Muchiri Nyaggah) 4. Re: Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... (Akich Kwach) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:01:44 +0300 From: "S.Murigi Muraya" <murigi.muraya(a)gmail.com> To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... Message-ID: <AANLkTinvXqfp3Br5og0HP-qL3zNbiVcOpPVNA0vpCVpD(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Bw.PS, May God comfort you & your family. Stanley.M.Muraya On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 9:57 AM, J.R. Kirongothi <kirongothi(a)kasneb.or.ke>wrote: > Bw PS, > Pole sana. You and your family are in our prayers. > > > Capt(rtd) Jessie R. Kirongothi > KASNEB. > ----- Original Message ----- > > *From:* Zachary Ochieng <zzachmbir(a)yahoo.com> > *To:* Jessie R. Kirongothi <kirongothi(a)kasneb.or.ke> > *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > *Sent:* Tuesday, October 26, 2010 9:12 AM > *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... > > Bw. PS, > Pole for such a huge loss. May her soul rest in eternal peace. > Zachary. > > Be the change you want to see in the world > > Zachary Ochieng > Editor/Journalist > Cell: +254 726 473 388 > Blog: http://ochiengzach.blogspot.com > Twitter: @OchiengZach > > > --- On *Tue, 26/10/10, Harry Delano <harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke>* wrote: > > > From: Harry Delano <harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... > To: zzachmbir(a)yahoo.com > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Tuesday, 26 October, 2010, 1:31 > > Pole, Mr. PS. > > Our prayers rest with you and your family.. > > Harry > ------------------------------ > *From:* kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke[mailto: > kictanet-bounces+harry <kictanet-bounces%2Bharry>=comtelsys.co.ke@ > lists.kictanet.or.ke] *On Behalf Of *Walubengo J > *Sent:* Monday, October 25, 2010 5:47 PM > *To:* harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke > *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... > > Listers, > > Its with deep regret that I alert you of the death of Mother Teresa B. > Ndemo, Dr. Ndemo's Mom. She passed on last Saturday at the Agha Khan > hospital after a long battle with Cancer. > > On behalf of KICTAnet, we pass our condolence to the PS and assure him of > our prayers during this trying moment. > > Feel free to register you personal condolences and better still attend the > Service due this Wed 27th Oct 2010, 2:00pm at the SDA Church, Opposite > Integrity House or attend the Burial at Kioge Village, Marani District, > Kisii County at 9am on Friday 29th Oct 2010. Viewing at the Lee funeral > home would be on Thursday 7.30am, 28th Oct 2010. > > walu. > > > > -----Inline Attachment Follows----- > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<http://mc/[email protected]> > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: zzachmbir(a)yahoo.com<http://mc/[email protected]> > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/zzachmbir%40yahoo.com > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: kirongothi(a)kasneb.or.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kirongothi%40kasneb.or… > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: murigi.muraya(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/murigi.muraya%40gmail.… > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/pipermail/kictanet/attachments/20101026/5c6dbc1…> ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:36:08 +0300 From: David Otwoma <otwomad(a)gmail.com> To: Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... Message-ID: <AANLkTik-Fkekp5jDHrPigV13xNqCV_pTrOAyHuNG8HPr(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Pole sana PS kwa msiba wa kumpoteza mama mpendwa. -- David Otwoma, Chief Science Secretary, National Council for Science and Technology, On 10/25/10, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > Listers, > > Its with deep regret that I alert you of the death of Mother Teresa B. > Ndemo, Dr. Ndemo's Mom. She passed on last Saturday at the Agha Khan > hospital after a long battle with Cancer. > > On behalf of KICTAnet, we pass our condolence to the PS and assure him of > our prayers during this trying moment. > > Feel free to register you personal condolences and better still attend the > Service due this Wed 27th Oct 2010, 2:00pm at the SDA Church, Opposite > Integrity House or attend the Burial at Kioge Village, Marani District, > Kisii County at 9am on Friday 29th Oct 2010. Viewing at the Lee funeral > home would be on Thursday 7.30am, 28th Oct 2010. > > walu. > > > > > ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:44:03 +0300 From: Muchiri Nyaggah <muchiri(a)semacraft.com> To: David Otwoma <otwomad(a)gmail.com> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... Message-ID: <AANLkTi=THr7PfKcWu9vURjDikVhKtDx-o-TyvF7h4fPo(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Pole Bwana Ndemo. Our prayers are with your family at this time. Listers, this past weekend I gained a deeper respect for organizations working to help reduce the prevalence of cancer in our country. I'd urge us to find one and make a commitment to volunteer or donate towards the cause. One such organization is the Twakutukuza Trust (www.twatrust.org) Kind regards, *Muchiri* Nyaggah Director @muchiri +254 722 506400 Semacraft.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/pipermail/kictanet/attachments/20101026/a15b3ab…> -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 3248 bytes Desc: not available URL: <http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/pipermail/kictanet/attachments/20101026/a15b3ab…> ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:56:28 +0300 From: "Akich Kwach" <kwach(a)archway-productions.com> To: "muriuki mureithi" <mureithi(a)summitstrategies.co.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... Message-ID: <F366D4F30E6D46AEA646AC16F703F7C0@USERPC> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Dkt Ndemo and Family, >From what I read from the obituary yesterday, Mama Teresa's life is a life worth celebrating. Biblically her life is a testimony of God's promises fulfilled in her. To see our children's children is one of the best of God's promises and blessings we can ever experience on earth. May her inspiration live on Akich Kwach ----- Original Message ----- From: muriuki mureithi To: kwach(a)archway-productions.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 7:46 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... I visited the home of Dr Ndemo and it is clear that Mama Teresa was a great inspiration to her family , a tower of strength and full of humility. she leaves behind a rich legacy into the future -- May God rest her in peace Muriuki Mureithi From: kictanet-bounces+mureithi=summitstrategies.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+mureithi=summitstrategies.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Walubengo J Sent: 25 October 2010 17:47 To: mureithi(a)summitstrategies.co.ke Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... Listers, Its with deep regret that I alert you of the death of Mother Teresa B. Ndemo, Dr. Ndemo's Mom. She passed on last Saturday at the Agha Khan hospital after a long battle with Cancer. On behalf of KICTAnet, we pass our condolence to the PS and assure him of our prayers during this trying moment. Feel free to register you personal condolences and better still attend the Service due this Wed 27th Oct 2010, 2:00pm at the SDA Church, Opposite Integrity House or attend the Burial at Kioge Village, Marani District, Kisii County at 9am on Friday 29th Oct 2010. Viewing at the Lee funeral home would be on Thursday 7.30am, 28th Oct 2010. walu. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: kwach(a)archway-productions.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kwach%40archway-produc… -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/pipermail/kictanet/attachments/20101026/fd632b7…> ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet End of kictanet Digest, Vol 41, Issue 78 ****************************************

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Re: [kictanet] Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on...
by charles nduati 25 Oct '10

25 Oct '10

hi bwana ps, pole sana for your loss of dear mum. she is in a better place may god grant your family peace at this time charles On Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:31 EEST Harry Delano wrote: >Pole, Mr. PS. > >Our prayers rest with you and your family.. > >Harry > > _____ > >From: kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >[mailto:[email protected]] On >Behalf Of Walubengo J >Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 5:47 PM >To: harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke >Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >Subject: Re: [kictanet] Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... > > >Listers, > >Its with deep regret that I alert you of the death of Mother Teresa B. >Ndemo, Dr. Ndemo's Mom. She passed on last Saturday at the Agha Khan >hospital after a long battle with Cancer. > >On behalf of KICTAnet, we pass our condolence to the PS and assure him of >our prayers during this trying moment. > >Feel free to register you personal condolences and better still attend the >Service due this Wed 27th Oct 2010, 2:00pm at the SDA Church, Opposite >Integrity House or attend the Burial at Kioge Village, Marani District, >Kisii County at 9am on Friday 29th Oct 2010. Viewing at the Lee funeral >home would be on Thursday 7.30am, 28th Oct 2010. > >walu. > > >

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Mama Teresa B Ndemo passes on .......
by Jane Kagiri 25 Oct '10

25 Oct '10

Dr Ndemo, May God give you strength and comfort in accepting his will. God bless. Jane Kagiri. On Mon Oct 25th, 2010 10:57 AM EDT kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: >Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > >Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: ITU vs ICANN (Walubengo J) > 2. Re: Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... (Walubengo J) > 3. Re: Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... (Peres Were) > 4. Re: Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... (warigia bowman) > 5. Re: Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... (Lizette Kraft) > 6. Re: Mama Teresa B. Ndemo passes on... (Fatma Bashir) > > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >Message: 1 >Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 06:17:18 -0700 (PDT) >From: Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> >To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >Subject: Re: [kictanet] ITU vs ICANN >Message-ID: <287251.49665.qm(a)web57805.mail.re3.yahoo.com> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > >Those following the international debate btwn ITU and ICANN... > >Question to the ITU Sec. General: >One of the biggest discussions at this (ITU) conference is >about the ITU?s future role and in particular its role in relation to >the Internet. This has been a source of argument for years, but one of >the biggest issues with the ITU is that its discussions are private and >only among governments, when governments are only one part of making >the Internet work. > >Answer @ >http://gibc.biz/2010/10/challenger-defender-or-both-itu-secretary-general-t… > >regards. >walu. > > > > > > >

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FW: Africa4all project platform live for online dialogue
by Edith Adera 25 Oct '10

25 Oct '10

FYI - maybe Eng. Rege or someone from Bunge can tell us how well this is working? ________________ Edith Ofwona Adera Senior Program Specialist ICT4D Program and Climate Change & Water Program International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le développement international Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa Tel: +254202713160 | Fax/Téléc: +254202711063 | Skype: edithadera eadera(a)idrc.or.ke<mailto:[email protected]> | www.idrc.ca<http://www.idrc.ca/> | www.crdi.ca<http://www.crdi.ca/> ________________________________ From: The Africa4all Consortium [info(a)africa4all-project.eu] Sent: 25 October 2010 15:59 To: Edith Adera Subject: Africa4all project platform live for online dialogue Dear all, Please find attached a press release regarding the Africa4all project's live platform operation which aims to facilitate an online dialogue between citizens and parliamentarians in African countries. We kindly ask you to publish as soon as possible. Best regards, The Africa4all Consortium info(a)gov2u.org<mailto:[email protected]>

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Price wars -cheap is expensive
by robert yawe 25 Oct '10

25 Oct '10

Hi, I have never participated in discussion on the calling tariffs mainly because when I bought my first mobile phone after using a pager for a long time my calling rate was 50/- so even at 8/- there had been a drop in my rate of calling. All that the price war has done is murky the waters, the cost of paying for the call has just been redistributed between the flasher and the flashee. My friend made a joke the other day that his askari told him he can flash him when he is on the way home. He took the askari on the offer and flashed him the following night when he was about to get home, the askari then called him back to ask exactly where he was. This seems like a way forward but the current level of support I am getting from my carrier makes we wish for the good old days of 8/- per minute. The customer service number that only rung 3 times at most sometimes goes unanswered, calls that stayed connected throughout the conversation however long and at whatever speed (sitting in the passenger seat) not any more. Even when the call to customer service goes through I have recently detected a coldness and on occasion feel rushed in the responses. With the number of support calls they need to handle now it is understandable. There is a good reason why Daimler has not dropped the price of the S class Mercedes to compete with the Marutu or Audi so I have an issue with Safaricom, please segment your market I would rather pay 8/- per minute if it means that I will receive better customer support. The effects of this lower rates is even affecting my Wimax service which as I raised before has a support desk that works 8 am to 5 pm I am sure because the staff are reassigned to handle support calls for 2/- callers. Michael, before leaving please migrate me to the 8/- per minute tariff and assign me the level of customer support I am used to, if I want to be treated like trash I will go to your competitors. Regards We might be born equal, but we are not equals Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Need to regulate trans-border data flow
by Ngũgĩ Kĩmani 25 Oct '10

25 Oct '10

As Kenya becomes more and more ICT-dependent, and personally identifiable information becomes more and more public, I think it is time we took seriously the importance to regulate trans-border data flow. Bodies like the UN take the flow of their employees information between countries very seriously in this time of border-less ICT communication. We as Kenyans also need to ensure our citizens' information remains here in Kenya as much as possible, and the first step towards that would be to have our own locally hosted ICT services similar to the likes of Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter etc. Guess what the impact of exposing such information would be in the long run, should the 'people' in possession of that information decide to make destructive use of it. My thoughts. -- Ngũgĩ Kĩmani | Fundi wa Mitambo | 0772 576846 | http://www.mafundi.co.ke/home

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ICT Information & Trends
by Matunda Nyanchama 24 Oct '10

24 Oct '10

Colleagues, I am looking for ICT information in Kenya; if you know where I can get this, please let me know. Examples: 1. The number of high speed Internet users in Kenya and projected growth rates. 2. The number of phone users and projected growth rates; and of these what % are smart phones (present and projected) 3. Usage: business vs personal Kind regards. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange these apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas.”- George Bernard Shaw ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Fwd: Re: Kenya ICT Excellence Awards 2010 Nominations
by waudo siganga 23 Oct '10

23 Oct '10

----- Original message ----- From: mwambanga(a)cskonline.org To: KariukiAM(a)centralbank.go.ke, emailsignet(a)mailcan.com, challimakali(a)yahoo.com, Oketch10(a)yahoo.com, Cmamokaya56(a)yahoo.com, rmoruri(a)nairobiwater.co.ke, kimarujk(a)gmail.com, muthoka(a)cck.go.ke, rkilel(a)yahoo.com, jmbakaya(a)nairobiwater.co.ke, ccthika(a)localgovernment.go.ke, KariukiAM(a)centralbank.go.ke, KitturCC(a)centralbank.go.ke, bremack1(a)yahoo.com, chrispuspeter(a)yahoo.com Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 23:37:55 +0200 Subject: Re: Kenya ICT Excellence Awards 2010 Nominations The Independent Panel of Judges (IPJ) for this year's Kenya Annual ICT Awards is inviting you to participate in the nominations for this year's winners in various categories and, more importantly, nominate 2 individuals, a man and a woman, to be this year's inductees to the Kenya ICT Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made long-term outstanding and exceptional contribution to ICT in the country. The hall of Fame was inaugurated by the Deputy Prime Minister, Musalia Mudavadi, in November 2009 and so far those inducted are Hon. James Rege, Njeri Rionge, the Late Juma Okech, George Okado and Crowther Pepela. The ICT Awards Gala Night, which also acts as the annual convocation for the ICT Community, will be held on November 25th at the Hilton Hotel. To nominate visit http://www.cskonline.org Mwambanga

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Inviting Applications for the 2011 Anita Borg Scholarship
by alice＠apc.org 23 Oct '10

23 Oct '10

Inviting Applications for the 2011 Anita Borg Scholarship<http://feedproxy.google.com/%7Er/OfficialGoogleAfricaBlog/%7E3/IjARElmpeoI/…> Posted: 22 Oct 2010 03:29 AM PDT As part of Google's ongoing commitment to encourage women to excel in computing, we are pleased to announce the 2011 Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship <http://www.google.com/anitaborg-emea/>, established by Google in 2004, honors Dr. Anita Borg, a computer science pioneer who dedicated her life to changing the way we think about diversity and technology. In 2010, 350 students applied for the award, and among them, our first applicants and winners from Africa. Google awarded a total of two scholarships and two finalist positions to female sub-Saharan African students<http://google-africa.blogspot.com/2010/05/introducing-googles-2010-africa-a…>, from four universities in South Africa, Ghana and Uganda. You can find a complete list of all US, European, Middle Eastern and African scholars and finalists on the Official Google Blog<http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/introducing-googles-2010-anita-borg.…> . We hope to make the 2011 Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship as successful as it has been in the past. The scholarship is for female students studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics or closely related technical fields. Every year scholarship finalists and recipients are invited to visit Googles Engineering Centre in Zurich for an all-expenses-paid retreat: check out the YouTube video<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsJbU2RHq2s>and web site <http://www.google.com/anitaborg/emea/retreat.html>. The deadline for applications is 1st February 2011. For more information about Anita Borg and the Memorial Scholarship, please visit our scholarship site<http://www.google.com/anitaborg/emea/>.

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African Leadership MBA Scholarship
by Atieno Sandra Aluoch 22 Oct '10

22 Oct '10

Hi: Kindly forward this opportunity to any interested relatives, friends or colleagues. Best,

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The big Kwaheri: reflecting on 10 years on the MJ 10 yr safari and his-tory - day 1
by muriuki mureithi 21 Oct '10

21 Oct '10

Hi Listers As you are aware , Michael Joseph (MJ) leaves the office of CEO on 31st of this month after a 10 year career at Safaricom. As is tradition, we at KICTAnet bid our members welcome/ farewell and certainly this list is the tool of choice supplemented by a bash when feasible . this is what we want to do starting now - from 10 hrs today the 10th day of the 10th month of the 10 year of the new century we wish to take just 10 days to reflect on the MJ's 10 year safari ---- . As usual we expect fair and candid thoughts from our hearts and mind and the daily prompting questions will provide a structure for our discussion we shall present your candid views in style to MJ at a suitable time shortly after the closure of the list discussion---- To kick-start discussion , first let's look back over your shoulder - just recall when he landed in Nairobi in June 2000 and went to work on/at Safaricom. At 17k customers , with barely 9 base stations , the operator was the smallest and in the eyes of the potential consumer, an appendage of the towering TKL of the day . that was then , it's no more . What still lingers in your mind of MJ early days at Safaricom, his interaction with you , the customers , the media, the regulator , competition etc? . What factors shaped MJ's and Safaricom's destiny - did he create the opportunities or was he just smart enough to take advantage of the situation? . In juggling between competing technologies, customer expectation, staff demands, government, market competition, what strikes you as MJ's character that produces the results we see . What do you think he could have done differently? . What actions did MJ take then that are still inexplicable and you would want MJ to explain now? cheers Muriuki Mureithi

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Re: [kictanet] University Education in Traditional Computer Science.
by Catherine Adeya 21 Oct '10

21 Oct '10

Perhaps...they could. But evidently we need the database developed as it will help many other people who are interested in the skills available . I do understand that the extent of a research depends on the resources available. The fact that we have the stats on degree holders is a huge step in the right direction. Nyaki --- On Wed, 10/20/10, ESTHER MUCHIRI <emuchiri(a)andestbites.com> wrote: >From: ESTHER MUCHIRI <emuchiri(a)andestbites.com> >Subject: RE: [kictanet] University Education in Traditional Computer Science. >To: "'Catherine Adeya'" <elizaslider(a)yahoo.com> >Cc: "'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions'" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 10:45 AM > > > >Nyaki > >Unfortunately the data collected by the Skills Taskforce with the help of Prof. >Waema mainly focused on the first degree not postgraduate. I however agree with >Tim that we have quite a number of postgraduates in IT and Engineering from all >our universities. It is unfortunate that such data is not easily available for >Collins and others who are interested in such information. Perhaps the Ministry >of Education, IDRC (or other donor) or KICTB need to explore funding for such a >study and the development of a National Skills database? > > >Esther > >From:[email protected] >[mailto:[email protected]] On >Behalf Of Catherine Adeya >Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 5:12 PM >To: emuchiri(a)andestbites.com >Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >Subject: Re: [kictanet] University Education in Traditional Computer Science. > >Tim, > >But I also wonder do the Skills Taskforce team have any statistics that would >further help Collin's concern. There are many of these people out there in >Kenya. > > >Collins, that Registrar needs to go back to 'school'. > >Nyaki > > ________________________________ >From:Mwololo Tim <timwololo(a)gmail.com> >To: elizaslider(a)yahoo.com >Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >Sent: Mon, October 18, 2010 2:11:10 PM >Subject: Re: [kictanet] University Education in Traditional Computer Science. > >Collins, >This registrar must be very ignorant - one wonders how he became a registrar if >he does not know what happens in the few universities we have. We have had PhDs >in Computer Science/Informatics since the 1980s/90s in this country, largely >trained abroad. In our School of Computing and Informatics, we have a number >PhDs and we have produced a number through our PhD program. I am at the moment >supervising 4 PhD students and my colleagues are supervising others as well. In >addition, we have graduated tens of Masters and Postgraduate Diploma graduates >year on year since the 1980s. I have not done any research on the numbers in all >the universities but this was an alarming statement and hence the quick >reaction. Please be careful about your sources of information. tim waema >On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 1:40 PM, [ Brainiac ] <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> wrote: >An interesting discussion i had this morning with one of the registrars in a >public university presents a very dire and wanting situation in education in >Computer Science. (Pure & applied) whose conclusion was pretty much that there >just arent postgraduates in computer science in the country. It came as a >shocker and since my background is in Engineering and IT, i am inclined to >ask... > > >What is the status of manpower in the country in the discipline? how many people >can qualify as lecturers, associate lecturers and professors in the science? > > >-- >Regards, > >Collins Areba. > >Strategic Operations. >Center for Renewable Alternatives >Old Ferry Road, off Msa Malindi Rd, | Kilifi, Kenya. +254 720 516758 /734 696821 >| skype/gtalk/twitter: arebacollins >Error! Filename not specified. > > >_______________________________________________ >kictanet mailing list >kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >This message was sent to: timwololo(a)gmail.com >Unsubscribe or change your options at >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/timwololo%40gmail.com > >

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University Education in Traditional Computer Science.
by [ Brainiac ] 20 Oct '10

20 Oct '10

An interesting discussion i had this morning with one of the registrars in a public university presents a very dire and wanting situation in education in Computer Science. (Pure & applied) whose conclusion was pretty much that there just arent postgraduates in computer science in the country. It came as a shocker and since my background is in Engineering and IT, i am inclined to ask... What is the status of manpower in the country in the discipline? how many people can qualify as lecturers, associate lecturers and professors in the science? -- Regards, Collins Areba. *Strategic Operations. * *Center for Renewable Alternatives* Old Ferry Road, off Msa Malindi Rd, | Kilifi, Kenya. +254 720 516758 /734 696821 | skype/gtalk/twitter: arebacollins **

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Tandaa Tech Funding Challenge Live stream
by Twahir Mohamed 20 Oct '10

20 Oct '10

Dear Listers, Please follow the event above on Ustream live on the link below http://www.ustream.tv/channel/tandaa-tech-ideas-funding-challenge <http://www.ustream.tv/channel/tandaa-tech-ideas-funding-challenge>About the event: The Kenyan technology and new media sector is buzzing. In Kenya, over 80% of citizens have access to a mobile phone and internet connectivity is expanding across the country. Solutions like mPesa have revolutionized the day-to-day life of Kenyans bringing financial services to anyone with a mobile phone. With the increasing use of technology for business and lifestyle comes the opportunity to build vibrant businesses to deliver technology solutions that will capitalize on the expanding demand for mobile and internet services. Technology entrepreneurs are seizing the opportunity and are ready to develop their ideas and launch their products in the Kenyan and global market. But for many 'techpreneurs', finding the funding to grow sometimes risky and complicated technology-based companies has been a difficult--until now. *On October 18, six companies will pitch their ideas to a panel of Venture Capitalists. In front of a live audience, each company will have 20 minutes to pursued the VC panel that their company is worth investing in. * *http://www.ict.go.ke/* -- Twahir

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The big Kwaheri: reflecting on 10 years on the MJ 10 yrsafari and history. Thank you!
by alice＠apc.org 19 Oct '10

19 Oct '10

Dear Michael and all, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who participated and contributed to this 10day discussion moderated by MM. Indeed it has been an amazing 10 years, one that has helped begin a transformation of our country. Thanks too for those who did not contribute :) listening is part of the job, where would all those mobile calls go if no one was prepared to listen! Michael, thank you for having been such an active member of this very vibrant community, for always responding despite some rather difficult discussions that would sometimes border on the personal. OK, in fact often got personal, but I think you have heard just how highly we all think of you. We look forward to continuing to work and interact with you. We look forward to having similar interactions with new CEO Bob Collymore, welcome Bob. Listers, we intend to put together excerpts of this discussion and present it to Michael at a function we shall organize very soon to say kwaheri ya kuonana to him and welcome Bob. Thank you very much MM for moderating the 10 day discussion. Very best, Alice Munyua On 10/19/10 2:32 PM, Michael Joseph wrote: > > Thank you for all your kind wishes, appreciations and words of advice. I will attempt to respond as much as possible. > > > > Muriuki asked me to response to specific questions which are listed below and I will add other responses to comments expressed from other Listers. > > > > - What is behind the success; is it luck, ability to manipulate the environment around you? > > There are many factors behind the success of Safaricom, but I would sum it up as follows: > > We determined that our core market was going to be the man and woman in the street (matatu passengers if you will) and came up with prices, products and services that were accepted and used by this core market. We also make some wise (in hindsight) decisions like per-second billing, 24 hour 7-days a week free customer care, inexpensive handsets, pre-paid tariffs etc. We stressed our Kenyan roots both in our branding and our CSR programmes from the very beginning. It was a combination of knowledge and experience from the past (mostly what did not work), some knowledge of the local market, gut feel and luck. > > > > - What drives you and can this be ported to other managers to drive their enterprises to success like Safaricom > > I am very ambitious, competitive and firmly believe in doing the very best you can. I believe that we are all given great opportunities in life and its up to us to take these opportunities and use them for the benefit of our fellow man. I believe in integrity, care for ones fellow man and hard work and these credos can be used by anyone. Very few of us are born with a silver spoon in their mouths and therefore to be successful takes some effort. It came to me late in life but nevertheless it came. > > > > - Is this specific to ICT sector or are these skills generic and can apply to other sectors? > > As above > > > > - How do you manage time to handle all demands on your time > > I handle stress quite well but I work quite long hours I start at 6am and finish around 8pm and then usually I am required to attend some function. I use the hours of 6am to 8am to deal with all my emails and reading of documents and the rest of the day is for meetings both formal and informal. Weekends, wherever possible, belong to me and my family > > > > - Going forward , how will you use your time > > At this point, I have no idea. As the time gets closer I am getting a little more concerned. I will remain on the Board of Safaricom for another 2 years, will maintain an office at Safaricom and will also act an advisor to Bob Collymore the new CEO, and the CEO of the Vodacom Group. > > > > - And finally a chance to introduce the incoming CEO to the listers > > Bob is copied above and I have urged him to join this list. > > > > Other comments: > > > > 1. I do respond to all emails addressed to me. I am particularly concerned when complaints are made about our service and we do not respond. I find this unacceptable but it is sometimes like pushing a large boulder uphill to get people to change although we are making progress. I want our subscribers to be satisfied with our service and I take it very personally when they are not due to our own inability to get things right > 2. I learnt early on to lead from the front. You need to be seen to be the leader and to act like one. The title of CEO or whatever does not make you a leader. When things are both bad and good you need to be seen and to take responsibility. I always admire people that when they get promoted, suddenly have the wisdom they never had the day before (perhaps it came through the walls like osmosis). Take our Ministers as a perfect example. > 3. I agree with Sam I need to achieve (its a fixation) and I am the second born! > 4. To the PS (to whom I am eternally grateful), I still think some of your ideas are wacky but are probably right! I apologize about the lawyer no more can be said here! > 5. To be clear: M-Pesa was developed by Vodafone using a co-grant from DFID. It was originally developed for the micro-finance industry for the disbursement and repayment of small loans. We were asked to trial it in 2006 which we did and then Safaricom and Vodafone suggested and made the changes that created M-Pesa. M-Kesho was my idea as expansion of M-Pesa. Sambaza and Okoa Jahazi were ideas borrowed from other Vodafone companies Egypt mostly. > > > > The future: > > > > I have been urged to write a book, go in public service and or just fade into the background. I really have not decided yet. A book sounds interesting but somewhat arrogant from my side, but maybe it will be necessary. I would love to do more for Kenya but NOT as a politician. Lecturing would be great but I have yet to be asked. I will take some time to think about it and then decide. Life will for sure present me with my next opportunity and challenge. > > > > Thank you for allowing me to respond and once again thank you for the many positive comments. > > > > > > Regards, > > > > Michael > > > > CEO > > Safaricom Limited > > > > From: kictanet-bounces+mjoseph=safaricom.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of muriuki mureithi > Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2010 9:58 AM > To: Michael Joseph > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: [kictanet] The big Kwaheri: reflecting on 10 years on the MJ 10 yrsafari and his-tory - day 1 > > > > Hi Listers > > As you are aware , Michael Joseph (MJ) leaves the office of CEO on 31st of this month after a 10 year career at Safaricom. As is tradition, we at KICTAnet bid our members welcome/ farewell and certainly this list is the tool of choice supplemented by a bash when feasible . this is what we want to do starting now from 10 hrs today the 10th day of the 10th month of the 10 year of the new century we wish to take just 10 days to reflect on the MJs 10 year safari ---- . As usual we expect fair and candid thoughts from our hearts and mind and the daily prompting questions will provide a structure for our discussion > > we shall present your candid views in style to MJ at a suitable time shortly after the closure of the list discussion---- > > > > To kick-start discussion , first lets look back over your shoulder - just recall when he landed in Nairobi in June 2000 and went to work on/at Safaricom. At 17k customers , with barely 9 base stations , the operator was the smallest and in the eyes of the potential consumer, an appendage of the towering TKL of the day . that was then , its no more > > > > · What still lingers in your mind of MJ early days at Safaricom, his interaction with you , the customers , the media, the regulator , competition etc? > > · What factors shaped MJs and Safaricoms destiny did he create the opportunities or was he just smart enough to take advantage of the situation? > > · In juggling between competing technologies, customer expectation, staff demands, government, market competition, what strikes you as MJs character that produces the results we see > > · What do you think he could have done differently? > > · What actions did MJ take then that are still inexplicable and you would want MJ to explain now? > > > > > > > > cheers > > > > Muriuki Mureithi > > > Note: > All emails sent from Safaricom Limited are subject to Safaricoms Email Terms & Conditions. Please click here to read the policy. > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: alice(a)apc.org > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/alice%40apc.org

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 41, Issue 64
by ALEX OWITI 19 Oct '10

19 Oct '10

hi my fellow bloggers, On Wednesday, October 20, 2010 from 2 pm, Safaricom CEO Michael Joseph will be making a presentation to a group of 60 apps developers at the iHub. The event will also feature a town hall style Q & A session where he is expected to share his 10-year experience as head of the region’s leading telco and some of the initiatives Safaricom has invested in to develop local capacity in content development. While this is not a media event, you could follow it through a live-stream link on our corporate website at safaricom.co.ke. Alex Owiti

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The MaCkinsey Report
by Edwin Onchari 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

Listers, The above report has extensively been referenced to on several occasions, by government and industry alike - as a benchmark for BPO/ITES development in Kenya. The report was commissioned (to the best of my knowledge) by government to guide in the development of the sector. Many of the recommendations from the report are already being implemented. >From what I gather, the report indicates that a BPO/ITES cannot be profitable unless at 250 seats. What is their definition of profitability? What are the cost assumptions? What technology are they referencing? What process are they referencing? - In a nutshell, what are the variables they considered in drawing that conclusion? This report was delivered in an electronic format I believe, but there are only a handful of print copies available. Reason given, the rest of the report is not meant for public consumption! Was this not funded to the tune of USD 500K- public funds? My plea - the relevant ministry to have "the public consumable" sections posted on their site for the public to freely have access to it. Edwin

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Death Threat Calls
by Solomon Mburu Kamau 17 Oct '10

17 Oct '10

Listers, This morning, my mum received a threatening death call via a Safaricom number. She would have ignored the call, but the caller identified her by her name. It's left her worried so much because she doesn't know who the 'killer' is or what was the intention of calling. There have been a number of threatening calls and texts and I think they are increasingly becoming the order of the day, despite the government's declaration that all SIMs to be registered. Can Safaricom track who is the owner of the number as it's causing psychological distress to my mother as well as everyone in the family? Thank you -- *Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau* ***************************************************** *Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all the same way to the side of a hill!* AND *It is better to die in dignity than in the ignominy of ambiguous generosity! * http://smiley2.wordpress.com http://mburu.sikika.co.ke

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