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NSE @ Week 22
by Bill Kagai 25 May '08

25 May '08

MediaCorp (c) *Nairobi Stock Exchange – Authorised Information Vendor Faida Investment Bank - Licensed Agent* *Global Overview* Finally, we get to debut Africa/Kenya on this main segment of our global analysis albeit for reasons we might not be very proud of. Mr Stuart Fletcher, President of Diageo's international business, told investors at the Dresdner Kleinwort Beverages Conference that *Africa is the main driver to Diageo's overall beer performance and is now its largest beer market, over twice the size of Ireland and Great Britain.* There it is. We drink the most, we must be proud of it and we must buy EABL shares at least for this reason. Diageo holds the controlling stake [51%] of EABL. But there is a second reason why you would wish to monitor this counter closely. Kenya is currently the breeding ground for Diageo as they attempt a second venture into the soft drinks market with Alvaro after mixed success with Malta. Angela Mwirigi (Innovations Manager) at EABL describes it as their *first real foray into the soft drinks market with an ambitious goal of grabbing at least 5% of the market* before we travel 'home' for Christmas in 2008. Armed with a modest budget of USD 3 million, EABL is about to grab its spot in the Global Markets hall of fame as the demand for Alvaro has outstripped supply by over 300% (at least from their projections). If successful, Diageo plans to market these Pineapple and Pear flavoured drinks globally. Interesting twist here…they are avoiding common flavours such as orange and strawberry and we find this rather clever. So, next time you order for yourself or a friend a Tusker, Pilsner, White Cap, Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Captain Morgan, Baileys, J&B, Guinness or Alvaro better do it as a shareholder in this blue chip that is expected to be one of the best performers for 2008. Incidentally, EABL reported a 22% increase in first half profit to 6.45 billion shillings, ($94.85 million), boosted by sales in its main Kenyan market. Kenya accounted for 66% of the booze sold in East Africa including Mauritius. Hep Hep Hooray!! In summary, Wall Street stocks fell on Friday to round out the worst week in three months as worries about high oil prices hammered energy-sensitive sectors and left investors on edge about inflation at the onset of a holiday weekend. The blue chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI closed down nearly 146 points, or 1.1 percent. Prices of U.S. government bonds rose as investors shifted out of stocks, while the dollar fell and oil climbed above $131 a barrel. *Local Highlights* 1. *KCB Rights* register closure date is on 4th June 2008. Issue opens and commencement in trading in Rights at the NSE on 23rd June 2008. Announcement of Rights Issues results will be on 15th August 2008 and the listing and commencement of trading of new shares will be on 1st September 2008. 2. *Sameer* Managing Director Eric Kimani has issued a profit warning informing the general public of an anticipated major/significant fall in profit this year citing difficult times experienced and the escalating price of oil and synthetic based tyre building inputs in the world markets. 3. *CFC Bank* has announced Kshs 258 million profits for the Quarter ending 31st March 2008. Profit attributable to shareholders is at Kshs 222 million and earnings per share of KShs 1.43 4. *Pan Africa Insurance Holdings* has announced the resignations of John Burbridge with effect from 21st may 2008 and the board has appointed Mr. Norman Kelly in his place. 5. *East Africa** Cables* Managing Director – Mugo Kibati – has announced he will be resigning from his position at EAC at the end of June 2008. 6. *Diamond Trust Group* has announced un-audited results for the period ended 31st March 2008. Profit after tax 201 million and Earnings per share (basic and diluted) at Kshs 1.14. 7. *Car & General* has announced financial results for the half year ending March 2008. Profit before tax grew to Kshs 110 million from Kshs 69 million for the same period last year. Earning per share (basic and diluted) Kshs 3.50. 8. *Standard Chartered Bank* results – Profit after tax and exceptional items – Kshs 902 million. 9. *Sasini *results for the first half year ended 31st March 2008 shows a loss after tax of Kshs 20.47 million. The loss is attributed to unfavourable weather in the tea growing areas combined with post election violence which saw a 30% drop in production. Coffee was profitable following satisfactory prices at the auctions. Sasini has also ventured into Coffee house business with the opening of *Savanna Coffee Lounge at Sasini House*and a second outlet at National Museums of Kenya. The board did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend. 10. *Eveready* saw an 18% reduction is revenues for the first 6 months of the year whilst profit before tax was Kshs 11 million down 91% compared to the same period last year. *[For full analysis of all listed stocks – look out for MediaCorp Stock Detective Report – June/July 2008]* *NSE highlights* Inflation is beckoning. Week 22 saw turnover declined to KSh.1.2bn from KSh.1.7bn posted the previous week, the number of shares traded stood at 32M against 38M the previous week. The NSE 20 share index was down -0.40% or 20.59 points during the week to settle at 5149.96. The NSE All share index (NASI) edged up 0.57 points during the week to stand at 106.97. Agricultural Sector This sector traded 326,000 shares, which accounted for 1.01% of the week's traded volume. Sasini was the most heavily traded counter in this sector, with 245,000 shares changing hands at between shs.13.80 and shs.16.00. Kakuzi down 12.16% to shs.32.50 moved 4,000 shares. Commercial and Services Sector Commercials had 7M shares traded, which accounted for 23.24% of the week's traded volume. CMC Holdings actively moved 3.7M shares during the week and closed at shs.18.70. AccessKenya moved 2.7M shares at between shs.32.00 and shs.34.00. Nation Media Group down 5.71% to shs.330.00 moved 33,000 shares. Financial Sector Financials had 14M shares traded and represented 43.40% of the week's volume. KCB was the week's biggest mover with 6.7M shares changing hands at between shs.29.75 and shs.33.25. Equity Bank up ten shillings to shs.270.00 moved 463,000 shares. Industrial and Allied Sector This sector had 10M shares, which accounted for 32.02% of the week's volume. Eveready (EA) slid to shs.4.00 on a volume of 556,000 shares, down from shs.5.15 posted the previous week. Mumias Sugar moved 5.2M shares at between shs.12.00 and shs.12.95. KenGen moved 2.5M shares during the week and closed at shs.25.25. ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT MARKET SEGMENT (AIMS) Unchanged at shs.85.00, Williamson Tea moved 28,000 shares. * * * * *Price Movement This Week* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *16th May* *19th May* *20th May* *21st May* *23rd May* *24th May* *Price Change * *Price Change * *Shares Traded Last Week* *Total Shares Issued* *Agricultural* *Code* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Unilever Tea* *UNLV* 56.00 55.50 55.50 55.50 -0.50 -0.89% 3,100 48,875,000 *Kakuzi* *KAKZ* 37.00 34.75 35.00 32.50 -4.50 -12.16% 4,066 19,599,999 *Rea Vipingo* *RVPL* 19.15 19.95 20.00 20.00 19.00 19.00 -0.15 -0.78% 74,421 60,000,000 *Sasini* *STCL* 15.50 15.25 15.55 15.05 14.50 14.20 -1.30 -8.39% 245,300 228,055,500 * * * * *Commercial & Services* * * *Access Kenya Group* *AKGL* 32.75 32.50 32.50 32.50 32.75 32.75 0.00 0.00% 2,743,463 199,885,578 *Car & Gen* *CAGR* 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 0.00 0.00% 50,252 22,279,616 *CMC* *CMCH* 17.95 17.85 17.75 18.00 18.80 18.70 0.75 4.18% 3,792,882 582,709,440 *Hutchings Biemer* *HUBM* 20.25 20.25 0.00 0.00% - 360,000 *Kenya Airways Ltd* *KAIR* 47.50 48.00 47.50 46.50 45.25 45.00 -2.50 -5.26% 503,895 461,615,484 *Marshalls*** *MSHL* 39.75 39.75 0.00 0.00% - 14,393,106 *Nation Media Group.* *NATN* 350.00 333.00 331.00 325.00 330.00 330.00 -20.00 -5.71% 33,275 71,305,260 *Scangroup Ltd* *SCGP* 31.50 31.25 31.25 31.25 31.25 31.75 0.25 0.79% 255,444 160,000,000 *Standard Group Ltd * *STDG* 53.00 51.00 52.50 54.50 53.00 53.00 0.00 0.00% 21,432 73,275,029 *TPS Eastern Africa (Serena) Ltd* *TPEA* 68.50 67.50 68.50 69.50 71.50 72.00 3.50 5.11% 86,310 105,864,742 *Uchumi Supermarkets* *UCHM* 14.50 14.50 0.00 0.00% 180,000,000 * * * * *Financial* * * *Barclays Bank* *BARC* 73.00 72.50 73.00 72.50 72.50 72.00 -1.00 -1.37% 932,817 1,357,884,000 *CFC Bank* *CFCB* 116.00 116.00 112.00 118.00 116.00 118.00 2.00 1.72% 106,868 273,684,211 *Diamond Trust* *DTBK* 96.00 95.00 94.00 92.50 96.00 96.00 0.00 0.00% 457,338 163,037,108 *Equity Bank Ltd* *EQTY* 260.00 259.00 262.00 269.00 273.00 270.00 10.00 3.85% 463,565 362,209,905 *Housing Finance* *HFCK* 29.75 30.00 30.25 30.25 29.75 29.75 0.00 0.00% 400,021 115,000,000 *Centum Limited* *CENT* 26.25 26.50 26.75 26.50 27.00 27.00 0.75 2.86% 1,329,110 549,951,880 *Jubilee Holdings Ltd* *JBLH* 198.00 197.00 194.00 196.00 191.00 -7.00 -3.54% 17,800 45,000,000 *K.C.B Bank* *KCBL* 30.00 30.25 30.25 30.25 30.50 31.00 1.00 3.33% 6,706,873 1,996,000,000 *Kenya** Re* *KERE* 15.70 15.60 15.75 15.65 15.80 15.85 0.15 0.96% 2,134,548 600,000,000 *National Bank* *NBKL* 55.00 57.00 55.00 55.50 56.00 56.00 1.00 1.82% 445,018 200,000,000 *National Industrial Credit* *NICB* 60.00 61.00 61.50 62.00 62.00 62.50 2.50 4.17% 657,553 296,692,383 *Pan Africa Insurance Holdings Ltd* *PAIH* 80.00 73.50 73.00 78.00 75.00 72.50 -7.50 -9.38% 25,200 48,000,000 *Standard Chartered Bank* *SCBL* 210.00 210.00 210.00 210.00 211.00 211.00 1.00 0.48% 302,595 271,967,810 * * * * *Industrial & Allied* * * *Athi River Mining Ltd* *ARML* 96.00 97.00 97.50 98.00 98.50 98.00 2.00 2.08% 125,640 94,000,000 *BOC (K)* *BOCK* 160.00 160.00 0.00 0.00% - 19,525,446 *Bamburi* *BMBR* 190.00 193.00 188.00 189.00 189.00 -1.00 -0.53% 270,000 362,959,275 *British American Tobacco* *BATK* 160.00 159.00 159.00 160.00 160.00 160.00 0.00 0.00% 77,235 100,000,000 *Carbacid* *CARB* 137.00 137.00 0.00 0.00% - 11,326,755 *Crown Berger * *CRBG* 43.25 43.00 43.00 44.75 45.00 44.75 1.50 3.47% 14,340 23,727,000 *E.A.Cables* *EACL* 42.75 42.50 42.75 42.00 41.50 41.00 -1.75 -4.09% 359,920 202,500,000 *E.A.Portland* *EAPC* 109.00 110.00 110.00 110.00 110.00 1.00 0.92% 4,900 90,000,000 *E.A.Breweries* *EABL* 179.00 179.00 179.00 179.00 181.00 180.00 1.00 0.56% 467,979 790,774,356 *Eveready East Africa Ltd* *EEAL* 5.15 5.00 4.80 4.65 4.20 4.00 -1.15 -22.33% 556,433 210,000,000 *Kenol* *KOCL* 92.50 93.00 92.50 92.50 92.50 92.50 0.00 0.00% 25,020 147,176,120 *K.Pow.& L.* *KPLC* 206.00 201.00 203.00 204.00 205.00 207.00 1.00 0.49% 119,509 79,128,000 *KenGen* *KEGN* 24.75 24.75 24.75 25.00 25.00 25.25 0.50 2.04% 2,514,862 2,198,361,456 *Mumias* *MSCL* 12.20 12.25 12.20 12.15 12.15 12.15 -0.05 -0.41% 5,282,997 1,530,000,000 *Olympia** Capital Holdings* *OCHL* 13.60 13.10 13.00 13.50 13.05 13.10 -0.50 -3.68% 100,750 40,000,000 *Sameer Africa Ltd* *SAMR* 11.05 11.00 10.90 10.60 10.95 10.95 -0.10 -0.90% 97,021 278,342,393 *Total* *TOTL* 34.00 34.25 34.25 34.00 33.50 33.50 -0.50 -1.47% 250,180 175,064,706 *Unga* *UNGA* 14.25 14.20 13.85 14.20 14.40 13.85 -0.40 -2.81% 46,850 63,090,728 * * * * *Alternative Investment Market Sector (AIMS)* *A.Baumann* *ABCL* 11.10 11.10 0.00 0.00% - 3,840,066 *City Trust * *CITL* 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 0.00 0.00% 2,400 5,207,558 *Eaagads* *EAGD* 37.00 37.00 37.00 0.00 0.00% 200 8,039,250 *Express * *EXPK* 20.50 20.00 20.50 20.50 21.00 21.00 0.50 2.44% 64,872 35,403,790 *Williamson Tea* *WTKL* 85.00 85.00 85.00 0.00 0.00% 28,100 8,756,320 *Kapchorua* *KTCL* 76.00 78.00 2.00 2.63% - 3,912,000 *K.Orchads* *KEOL* 3.00 3.00 0.00 0.00% 10,000 12,868,124 *Limuru Tea* *LTCL* 338.00 338.00 0.00 0.00% - 600,000 Bildad Kagai MD - MediaCorp Limited Nairobi Stock Exchange Authorised Information Vendor Suite B2, Tetu Apartments, State House Avenue S1°18.166 E36°49.797 P. O. Box 20311 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya Tel. 254 20 272 8332 Fax. Rendered Obsolete www.mediacorp.co.ke

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Re: [kictanet] East Africa ICT4D Network
by Florence Etta 24 May '08

24 May '08

CONGRATULATIONS HARRY. We are very proud of you and this honour as we are certain that you have the skill, expertise, humility, and foresight to move this network to GREAT heights. Well done and well deserved. Do not hesitate to call on us anytime you need us for support in this new role on behalf f the EA ICT4D community. I shall definitely be there today in your honour! Cheers, FE Florence Etta PhD P.O. Box 14285,00800 Westlands-Nairobi, Kenya Tel: Mobile + 254-733-621851 Terrestrial: + 254-20-7121506 Fax/Phone: + 254-20-7125723 Alternative Email:florence.etta@gmail.com ----- Original Message ---- From: Leonard Mware <mleonardo(a)yahoo.com> To: florence.etta(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Friday, 23 May, 2008 11:57:12 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] East Africa ICT4D Network This is breaking news! Harrry Hare has just been elected the new Coordinator of the EAICT4D Network. This is another plus for the Civil Society given Harry's good network in East Africa and advocacy skills. Harry has played a major role in ICT4D activities in the region and is knowledgeable in the field. The election of Harry to this important office is therefore a recognition of his skills and contribution to the ICT4D in the region. We wish him well and hope he will consider pending issues such as open access and unified licensing in the communication sector as priority for advocacy. Congrats Harry!! Leonard Harry Hare <harry(a)africanedevelopment.org> wrote: Dear All, Just to remind you of the Launch and Cocktail today¡Ksee the email below for details. Harry ________________________________________ From: kictanet-bounces+harry=africanedevelopment.org(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+harry=africanedevelopment.org@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Harry Hare Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 1:27 PM To: harry(a)africanedevelopment.org Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] Growing the Regional ICT Opportunities Collectively:Launch of the Regional EAICT4D Network Dear Colleagues, KICTANet and the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), with support from the International Development and Research Centre (IDRC) will be hosting a Regional ICT for Development network building workshop from 19th to 24 May 2008 in Nairobi. Seven national networks from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda are coming together to share regional information on ICT4D developments and initiatives, opportunities and lessons learnt. The workshop will see the formation of an East African ICT for Development network that will aim at encouraging cooperation among ICT policy advocacy related networks in the region. This is, therefore, to invite you to join us for the official launch of the Regional EAICT4D Network on 23rd May 2008 at the Jacaranda Hotel, Westlands from 18:00hrs ¡V 20:00hrs. The function is expected to be presided over by the Minister for East African Co-operation. We hope that you will be able to join us in this regional milestone in the ICT sector. Kindly confirm your attendance with Evelyne through evelyne(a)kictanet.or.ke. Kindest Regards Harry Hare For KICTANet African eDevelopment Resource Centre 3rd Floor, Nelleon Place Raphta Road, Westlands PO Box 49475 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Cel +254 725 650044 Land +254 20 4453445 www.africanedevelopment.org My Blogg *********************************************************** May/June 2008 Training Opportunities Certified Fiber Optic Technician 6-9 May e-Marketing 27-30 May ERP 3-6 June Supply Chain Management 27-29 June Book Now, Limited spaces available ƒÀ Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: mleonardo(a)yahoo.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mleonardo%40yahoo.com __________________________________________________________ Sent from Yahoo! Mail. A Smarter Email http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html

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Fw: [mdevelopment] A Call for Your (mobile) Expertise for MobileActive08!
by Florence Etta 24 May '08

24 May '08

Apologies for cross-posting! We want You! A Call for Your (Mobile) Expertise! SANGONeTand MobileActive.org invite you to contribute your expertise to MobileActive08 to take place from 13-15 October 2008 in Johannesburg, South Africa. * Do you have expertise in the field of mobile technologies for social development? * Are you a researcher working on mobile technology for social impact? * Are you a mobile service provider with specific products to exhibit that benefit the social market? If so, we invite you to submit your ideas to be part of MobileActive08! MobileActive08 is the largest event to date focused on mobile technology for social development. This global gathering brings together practitioners, researchers, technologists, and donors interested in the use and application of mobile technology for social impact. At MobileActive08 participants will explore how mobile phones are effectively used to advance civil society work, assess the current state of knowledge in the use of mobile technology to advance social development, and investigate trends, needs and investment opportunities. We invite you to submit proposals for: 1. Workshops and Skill-share Sessions (for 90 minutes) for in-depth exploration of a topic about unlocking the potential of mobile technology for social impact. 2. Short (15-min) Rotating Mini-Talks for research and project overviews. 3. A space in the SIMplace to showcase your product. 4. A space in the SIMlab where participants can test-drive your mobile application and explore it in depth. I have an idea! How do I submit a proposal? Please review the detailed Call for Your Expertise and then submit your ideas. We look forward to your expertise, enthusiasm, and creativity! The deadline for submissions is 30 June 2008. More information is at MobileActive08 (http://www.mobileactive08.org) Thanks, and be in touch with any questions, and please feel free to forward this widely to other people you think might be interested! All the best, Katrin Katrin Verclas Co-Founder and Editor MobileActive.org katrin(a)mobileactive.org + 1 413 687 9877 MobileActive.org: A global resource for people using mobile phones for social impact. Dgroups is a joint initiative of Bellanet, DFID, Hivos, ICA, ICCO, IICD, OneWorld, UNAIDS and World Bank --- You are currently subscribed to mdevelopment as: feanywhere(a)yahoo.co.uk To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-mdevelopment-1119834W(a)dgroups.org __________________________________________________________ Sent from Yahoo! Mail. A Smarter Email http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html

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[Fwd: [Researchers-space] IDRC supports mobileActive08]
by alice 24 May '08

24 May '08

With our experience, we should be able to submit quite a number of proposals for this conference. best alice ------------------------------------- Please forward to your partners the information about this Johannesburg, South Africa, conference, Mobile Active 08, supported by IDRC. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2008. http://www.mobileactive08.org/agenda mobile active 08 is recruiting a whole cross-cut of themes including: ----------------------- Session Examples Following is is a preliminary list of session ideas. Detailed sessions and plenary speakers will be posted here in the next few weeks. Please consider contributing your expertise by proposing a session you would like to lead. * Cultural uses of mobiles influencing work for social impact in developing countries * Women and Mobiles - A Path to Voice and Empowerment? * Mobile Phone Security and Privacy for Practitioners * Mobile Access in Rural Areas and Implications for NGO * Fundraising and Mobile Phones - What's possible around the world? * Assessing the Uses of Mobile Phones to Plan Projects and Campaigns * Needs Assessments for Mobiles in NGO Projects - Field Research and Assessment Tools * Relevant Research for the Field and NGOs - What works, what do we know? * Information and Education Via Mobile Phones - Case Studies in Health, Education and Economic Development * Linux on the Handset and Implications for Civil Society * Entrepreneurial models for social enterprises in mobile * Integrating Mobile Phones into Your Organizations - Strategy and Data * Mobile Phones in Humanitarian Relief - Tools and Strategies * The Mobile Web in Developing Countries * Social Application Development for Mobiles * Technical Sessions / Mobile Applications * Research Findindings in Using Mobiles in Health, Citizen Engagement/Advocacy, Grassroots Media, and Economic Empowerment * Citizen Media o Strategies for Mobile Phones in Citizen Media o Security for Citizen Journalists o Tools and Tips for Mobile Citizen Media * Participation and Advocacy o SMS Campaign Strategies o SMS Campaign Tools - A Strategic Comparison o Election Monitoring and Getting Out the Vote with Mobile Phones - Cases from the Field o M-Transparency - Mobiles in Government Accountability and Anti-Corruption * Health o Collecting medical data via mobile o Mobile patient monitoring and treatment compliance o Mobile Phones in Aids Advocacy and Services o SMS Infolines for Health o Open MRS and Open Rosa Working Meetings * Economic Empowerment o Mobile Phones in Economic Development - Lessons to Date o Remittances and Mobile Payments - Potential for NGOs and Civil Society o An Overview of Mobile Payments - Key Issues _______________________________________________ researchers-space mailing list researchers-space(a)grace-network.net http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/researchers-spa…

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Re: [kictanet] East Africa ICT4D Network
by Japheth kemboi 24 May '08

24 May '08

Congratulations Harry. All the best in your new role. Ask for support whenever you need it! Kemboi Digital Links Tanzania. +255 784 425945 ----- Original Message ---- From: Florence Etta <feanywhere(a)yahoo.co.uk> To: kipkirui2002tz(a)yahoo.com Cc: AGDEN <AGDEN(a)yahoogroups.com>; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 1:48:37 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] East Africa ICT4D Network CONGRATULATIONS HARRY. We are very proud of you and this honour as we are certain that you have the skill, expertise, humility, and foresight to move this network to GREAT heights. Well done and well deserved. Do not hesitate to call on us anytime you need us for support in this new role on behalf f the EA ICT4D community. I shall definitely be there today in your honour! Cheers, FE Florence Etta PhD P.O. Box 14285,00800 Westlands-Nairobi, Kenya Tel: Mobile + 254-733-621851 Terrestrial: + 254-20-7121506 Fax/Phone: + 254-20-7125723 Alternative Email:florence.etta@gmail.com ----- Original Message ---- From: Leonard Mware <mleonardo(a)yahoo.com> To: florence.etta(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Friday, 23 May, 2008 11:57:12 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] East Africa ICT4D Network This is breaking news! Harrry Hare has just been elected the new Coordinator of the EAICT4D Network. This is another plus for the Civil Society given Harry's good network in East Africa and advocacy skills. Harry has played a major role in ICT4D activities in the region and is knowledgeable in the field. The election of Harry to this important office is therefore a recognition of his skills and contribution to the ICT4D in the region. We wish him well and hope he will consider pending issues such as open access and unified licensing in the communication sector as priority for advocacy. Congrats Harry!! Leonard Harry Hare <harry(a)africanedevelopment.org> wrote: Dear All, Just to remind you of the Launch and Cocktail today¡Ksee the email below for details. Harry ________________________________________ From: kictanet-bounces+harry=africanedevelopment.org(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+harry=africanedevelopment.org@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Harry Hare Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 1:27 PM To: harry(a)africanedevelopment.org Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] Growing the Regional ICT Opportunities Collectively:Launch of the Regional EAICT4D Network Dear Colleagues, KICTANet and the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), with support from the International Development and Research Centre (IDRC) will be hosting a Regional ICT for Development network building workshop from 19th to 24 May 2008 in Nairobi. Seven national networks from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda are coming together to share regional information on ICT4D developments and initiatives, opportunities and lessons learnt. The workshop will see the formation of an East African ICT for Development network that will aim at encouraging cooperation among ICT policy advocacy related networks in the region. This is, therefore, to invite you to join us for the official launch of the Regional EAICT4D Network on 23rd May 2008 at the Jacaranda Hotel, Westlands from 18:00hrs ¡V 20:00hrs. The function is expected to be presided over by the Minister for East African Co-operation. We hope that you will be able to join us in this regional milestone in the ICT sector. Kindly confirm your attendance with Evelyne through evelyne(a)kictanet.or.ke. Kindest Regards Harry Hare For KICTANet African eDevelopment Resource Centre 3rd Floor, Nelleon Place Raphta Road, Westlands PO Box 49475 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Cel +254 725 650044 Land +254 20 4453445 www.africanedevelopment.org My Blogg *********************************************************** May/June 2008 Training Opportunities Certified Fiber Optic Technician 6-9 May e-Marketing 27-30 May ERP 3-6 June Supply Chain Management 27-29 June Book Now, Limited spaces available ƒÀ Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: mleonardo(a)yahoo.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mleonardo%40yahoo.com ________________________________ Sent from Yahoo! Mail. A Smarter Email.

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Civil Society Roles (activities, motives & challenges) Day 3 of 10
by Jose' 22 May '08

22 May '08

Greetings Walu and all, It happens that am in the workshop with Mr.Hare. Kimathi Information Centre based in Kamukunji constituency and its offices in Kimathi Estate; ACTIVITIES 1)Uses computers as a tool in catalyzing Macro n Micro businesses to get skills on how to use office based programs. 2)Offer trainings/workshops for Ideas,Macro & Micro enterprise on how to write business plans,letters and business etiquette.(August trainings registration open.We are in partnership with University of British Columbia). 3)We provide convenience to the community inhabitants in offering Internet based services as its main sustainability model. CHALLENGES 1) Convincing the stakeholders to fund initiatives e.g,Workshops/Symposiums. 2) Poor Internet connectivity.Unfortunately its our sustainability model. 3)Capacity building on training staff on changing trends in the ICT field.However its important to note that this issue is being addressed by stakeholders like Kictanet and ICTBOARD. Regards, José.

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KEBS Reconstituting IT Standards TCs
by Gakuru , Alex 22 May '08

22 May '08

/FYI [Some of cc'd mailing lists do not accept attachments thus their subscribers may have to wait until their moderators permit the bounce.--AlexG] --forwarded message-- Kenya Bureau of Standards is forming new TCs and reconstituting some that are already in existence in the area of Information Technology and is seeking membership from the Industry. The names of the TCs are the ones in bold in the attached file labeled "scopes". (There is one TC on "Learning Technologies" which I believe Ms Monicah Okoth will be contacting you to get membership as well). Attached is a self explanatory letter which I have decided not to address to specific persons but made it general so that you may distribute it to all those interested as I may not be in a position to identify all the interested parties. Kindly distribute it as soon as you get it since I would like us to observe the set deadline for those interested to have filled and returned a *DULY SIGNED FORM* either by email, fax, normal mail or any other convenient method to us for processing. Kindly observe this deadline. Regards, *Mwatha Z I (Mr.)* *Kenya* *Bureau of Standards* *KEBS Centre, Kapiti Road, off Mombasa Road, Behind Bellevue Cinema* *P.O. Box 54974 — 00200 Nairobi, Kenya* *ISDN: +254 (0)20 6948270* *Tel: +254 (0)20 605490, 6948000, (0)722 202137* *Fax:+254 (0)20 609660, 604031* *Other E-Mail: info(a)kebs.org* *__________________________________________________________ ** **"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt*

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Civil Society Roles (activities, motives & challenges) Day 3 of 10
by John Walubengo 21 May '08

21 May '08

Morning, Today and tomorrow, we want to rapidly scan the activities initiated by Civil Societyon on ICT4D landscape. Members are expected to cite the organisation and what they are doing and if possible the objectives and challenges. I wish to start with One group that comes to mind -The Computer for Schools initiative which I think is involved in importing,refurbishing and deploying used computers to various primary and secondary schools. And I speak as an external observer when I say that probably their motive or objective is to ensure that all schools have PCs that students can access. Possible challenges could be whether those schools have the pre-requisite requirements to exploit or use these PCs i.e. do they have IT Teachers, Electrical Power Supply, ICT Training Content, or even time allocation to teach IT within our otherwise over-loaded Primary and Secondary Curricula? Feel free to share your experiences, observations or comments using any Civil Society Initiative. Yes, even KICTAnet is on the table if you wish ;-) though one can argue that is more of an MSP than CS (thanks to Tim Unwin's terminology). Anyway, let this be an opportunity for self-examination rather than finger-pointing, character assassination and/or temper raising opportunity. The floor is open for today (wed 21st) and tomorrow (thrs 22nd) on this theme. walu.

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Re: [kictanet] Existing Policy Frameworks for ICT4D- Day 2 of 10
by Leonard Mware 21 May '08

21 May '08

Walu, The question is whether there is a need for such frameworks? A policy frame work should help make the playing field level for everyone. As you mentioned possibly self-regulation might be way to go. Perhaps sectoral ICT4D policy frame for civil society, public sector and private sector? Having a national framework means a lot of other interventions must be place to make the guidelines work. For example, you need to have a 'policing' body to ensure that the playing field is indeed level. In terms of the Civil Scoiety, we have the NGO Board, but do they have ICT as an agenda? Do they have capacity to effectively monitor any policy ICT4D that maybe in place? Leonard ----- Original Message ---- From: John Walubengo <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> To: mleonardo(a)yahoo.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 8:57:10 AM Subject: [kictanet] Existing Policy Frameworks for ICT4D- Day 2 of 10 Morning all, Yesterday was mainly dwelling on the basics and we had good thoughts from Louis and Mike. Today we want to pick your minds on the above theme. Are there any policy frameworks that govern the behaviour of Civil Society, Private Sector and/or Public sector with regard to ICTs for Development? Or is it that each of the above Stakeholder define their own methodologies? Plse share. walu. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: mleonardo(a)yahoo.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mleonardo%40yahoo.com

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Existing Policy Frameworks for ICT4D- Day 2 of 10
by John Walubengo 20 May '08

20 May '08

Morning all, Yesterday was mainly dwelling on the basics and we had good thoughts from Louis and Mike. Today we want to pick your minds on the above theme. Are there any policy frameworks that govern the behaviour of Civil Society, Private Sector and/or Public sector with regard to ICTs for Development? Or is it that each of the above Stakeholder define their own methodologies? Plse share. walu.

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