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RE: [Kictanet] Edits to gov. strategy paper.
by warigia bowman 30 Jan '06

30 Jan '06

Dear all, here is my proposed insert to the gov. strategy paper. It fits in on page 10 Warigia

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Fw: [Idlelo2] Extension of IDLELO2 Registration
by Wainaina Mungai 30 Jan '06

30 Jan '06

FYI > -------Original Message------- > From: Nicholas Kimolo <nicholaskimolo(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [Idlelo2] Extension of IDLELO2 Registration > Sent: 30 Jan '06 12:43 > > Dear all, > > > The FOSSFA Secretariat is extending the registraton and the submission of > IDLELO2 abstracts to the 31st of Jan 2006. > > For those who have not managed to submit their abstracts, kindly do so > ASAP (before the deadline) on [LINK: http://www.fossfa.net/idlelo2] > www.fossfa.net/idlelo2 . > > > Also keep in mind that the IDLELO2 website requires you to enable your > browser cookies inorder to register successfully. > > For those who have been having problems with registration, ensure that you > have your cookies enabled. If the problem persist, do not hesitate to get > intouch. > > > -- > With Kind Regards, > Nicholas Kimolo > Technical Director - Circuits & Packets Communications Ltd > Suite B2, Tetu Apartments, State House Avenue > P. O. Box 20311 - 00200 > Nairobi, Kenya > Tel. 254 20 2728332 > Fax. 254 20 2726965 > Cell. 254 720 349420 > E. [LINK: mailto:[email protected]] nicholaskimolo(a)fossfa.net > URL. [LINK: http://www.fossfa.net] www.fossfa.net > -------------------- > _______________________________________________ > Idlelo2 mailing list > [LINK: compose.php?to=Idlelo2(a)fossfa.net] Idlelo2(a)fossfa.net > [LINK: http://www.fossfa.net/mailman/listinfo/idlelo2] > http://www.fossfa.net/mailman/listinfo/idlelo2

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF FIFTH ROUND OF INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM (IFP)
by alice＠apc.org 29 Jan '06

29 Jan '06

ANNOUNCEMENT OF FIFTH ROUND OF INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM (IFP) The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) is pleased to announce the Fifth round of fellowships in Kenya for the Academic Year 2007/2008. During this round, the program will offer forty-seven (47) fellowships in East Africa tenable in any part of the world, including Africa. Sixteen Fellowships will be offered to applicants in Kenya. Each fellowship covers tuition fees, health insurance, subsistence allowance, travel and other related expenses. IFP will provide full support of up to three (3) years of formal post- graduate study. The program provides opportunities to individuals from diverse backgrounds, social groups and communities that have traditionally lacked systematic access to higher education. Fellows are selected on the strength of their academic achievement, leadership skills and social commitment. Fellows are expected to use their education to enhance their leadership skills in fields that further the Ford Foundation’s goals of strengthening democratic values, reducing poverty and injustice, promoting international cooperation and advancing human achievement. Eligibility Criteria a.. Be resident citizen or official resident of Kenya. b.. Hold an Honors Bachelor’s degree to apply for a Master’s fellowship and a Master’s degree for a Ph.D. c.. Have demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to community service and/or national development. d.. Have significant relevant professional or other work experience related to proposed field of study, of not less than three (3) years. e.. Intend to pursue a post-graduate degree that will directly enhance his/ her leadership and professional knowledge in a practical, policy, academic or artistic discipline. f.. Present a plan specifying how he/ she will apply studies to social problems in his/ her own country. g.. Demonstrate commitment to return home to work on these issues in the post-fellowship period. Doctoral candidates MUST provide a concept paper of up to three pages (3) on their intended research (details are provided on the application form). Note: Priority will be given to People living & working outside the major cities. Women and persons with disabilities are also encouraged to apply. Applicants do not need to have university admission to be eligible for this fellowship competition. FIELDS OF STUDY The following are the eligible fields of sponsorship: Asset Building & Community Development a.. Workforce Development b.. Development Finance & Economic Security c.. Environment & Development d.. Community Development Knowledge, Creativity and Freedom a.. Education & Scholarships b.. Sexuality & Reproductive Health c.. Religion, Society & Culture d.. Media e.. Arts & Culture Peace & Social Justice a.. Human Rights b.. Governance c.. Civil Society Application forms may be downloaded from www.ifpeastafrica.org or collected from the respective country offices. Completed forms (in hard copy) and all the supporting documentation should be received at the IFP Kenya office not later than 4:00pm on Wednesday 1st March, 2006. Applications received through fax and email will not be accepted. Incomplete and late applications will NOT be considered. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) FAWE House Chania Avenue, off Wood Avenue (Kilimani) P. O. Box 76284-00508 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254-20-3875943/3873131 Fax: +254-20-3874150 Email: ifp(a)fawe.org Website: www.ifpeastafrica.org For citizens of Tanzania and Uganda, please contact the offices below for details on the scholarship. UGANDA Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) AHEAD UWEAL Building Plot 38 Lumumba Avenue P. O. Box 90 Ntinda Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256-41-236056/ 231559 Fax: +256-41- 231559 Email: ahead(a)infocom.co.ug Website: www.ifpeastafrica.org TANZANIA Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) ESRF P.O. Box 31226 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: +255-22-2762473/ 2760260 Fax: +255-22-2762472/ 2760062 Email: ifp(a)esrf.or.tz Website: www.esrftz.org/ifp Website: www.ifpeastafrica.org

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AGENDA FOR KICTANET Planning Meeting - 27/1/06
by Lizette Kraft 27 Jan '06

27 Jan '06

Attached please find the Draft Agenda for the KICTANET Planning Meeting scheduled for tomorrow 27th January, 2006 at the Jacaranda Conference Centre (same place as usual) at 2:00pm. Kindly acknowledge your attendance and confirm or add to the Agenda where necessary. I trust we will see you all tomorrow. cheers Lizette For KICTANet -- Lizette Kraft P.O. Box 18488, 00500 Nairobi, Kenya Cell: 0722-800362

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KICTANET Meeting Venue!!!
by Lizette Kraft 27 Jan '06

27 Jan '06

Hi All, Just a note to inform you that the Kictanet meeting being held today, will be held at the Main Jacaranda Hotel in the SAFARI LOUNGE (next to the pool area). Appreciate your full support and look forward to seeing you there at 2:00pm. cheers Lizette for KICTANET -- Lizette Kraft P.O. Box 18488, 00500 Nairobi, Kenya Cell: 0722-800362

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Fwd: [civilsociety] Fw: ICTeAfrica 2006 Conference
by Bill Kagai 27 Jan '06

27 Jan '06

Hi Henry, Is this conference recognised by Nepad?? Is the Nepad Council <www.nepadcouncil.org> recognised by Nepad?? Pls advise before we commit ourselves. Bill ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > -------Original Message------- > From: Alida Phielix <aphielix(a)nepadcouncil.org> > Subject: ICTeAfrica 2006 Conference > Sent: 25 Jan '06 17:28 > > Dear Sir/Madam, > > > Kindly see the attached Call for Participation and Final Call for Papers > for the ICTe Africa 2006 Conference. > > > FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS > > MAY 17-21, 2006 > > > KENYATTA, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE (KICC) > > [LINK: http://www.aace.org/conf/Cities/vancouver/default.htm] NAIROBI, > KENYA > > > The conference organizing committee for ICTe Africa 2006 is pleased to > invite the submission of biographies of potential speakers and abstracts > for presentations or publication on or before January 30 2006. > > > This conference and tutorial program will bring together engineers, > scientists, developers, government leaders, corporate managers, educators, > financiers and project representatives from all over Africa and abroad. The > conference will be organized into one common plenary session and three > tracks. > > > IMPORTANT DATES: > > Abstract submission: January 30, > 2006 > > Full Paper and Tutorial submission: February 6, 2006 > > Notification of acceptance: March 30, 2006 > > Camera-ready paper: April 15, 2006 > > > CONTACT US: > > > For all general questions about the conference and tutorials, please > contact: > > > Miss Alida Phielix > > Conference Coordinator > > NEPAD Council > > Port Elizabeth, South Africa > > [LINK: > http://b2.mail.yahoo.com/ym/nepadcouncil.org/Compose?To=aphielix@nepadcounc…] > aphielix(a)nepadcouncil.org > > [LINK: http://www.nepadcouncil.org/ICTeAfrica2006] > http://www.nepadcouncil.org/ICTeAfrica2006 > > > To take advantage of our online early registration and save up to $100, > please visit the registration site: [LINK: > https://icm3.ieee.org/eventmanager/onlineregistration.asp?eventcode=g1j] > https://icm3.ieee.org/eventmanager/onlineregistration.asp?eventcode=g1j > > > Kind regards, > > > Miss Alida Phielix > > NEPAD Council > > Conference Secretary 2006 > > Port Elizabeth, South Africa > > e-mail: [LINK: mailto:[email protected]] aphielix(a)nepadcouncil.org _______________________________________________ civilsociety mailing list civilsociety(a)kictanet.or.ke http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/civilsociety Please unsubscribe or change your options at http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/civilsociety/billkagai%40gmail.com

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RE: [Kictanet] Reminder Workshop to discuss ICT Strategy Paper an d Monthly Planning meeting
by James Nguo 25 Jan '06

25 Jan '06

Dear Alice Will attend the first two hours due to some committment James Nguo Regional Director Arid Lands Information Network-Eastern Africa (ALIN-EA), P.O. Box 10098, 00100 G.P.O. Nairobi, Kenya, AAYMCA Building, Along State House Crescent, Off State House Avenue. Tel +254 20 2731557 Telefax +254 20 2737813 Email: james(a)alin.or.ke Website: www.alin.or.ke ------------------------------------------------------------- Enriched livelihoods of the people in arid areas of Eastern Africa through targeted information support and facilitation of information exchange -----Original Message----- From: alice(a)apc.org [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 23 January 2006 20:31 To: james(a)alin.or.ke Cc: Sean O Siochru Subject: [Kictanet] Reminder Workshop to discuss ICT Strategy Paper and Monthly Planning meeting Dear all A reminder On Thursday 26 the ministry InfoCom workshop to discuss the ICT strategy paper taking place from 2.00-5.00, Jacaranda hotel. On Friday 27th Workshop on Open Access/Pro Poor ICTs followed by KICTANet's planning meeting. Jacaranda hotel Tentative agenda below Meeting of Dec 5th 2005 members proposed the Kenya ICT Federation as chair of the January 2006 meeting. Marcel or any other KIF member could you kindly confirm attendance and willingness to chair. Thank you regards and see you all soon alice ---------------------------------------------- Agenda for KICTANET Meeting on 27th January 2006 Jacaranda Hotel Chair: KIF a.. Introduction to Open Access What is Open Access Sean and mureithi b.. UNDP Open Access project and KICTANET Mureithi c.. Review of last meeting minutes d.. Matters arising e.. ICT policy process and role of KICTANet Brian Longwe f.. KICTANet vision, direction, one day retreat? g.. AOB --------------------------------------------------- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wainaina Mungai" <wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org> To: <alice(a)apc.org> Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 5:35 PM Subject: RE: [Kictanet] Workshop to discuss ICT Strategy Paper >I will be there. > > Thanks > > --- > Wainaina Mungai > http://www.madeinkenya.org > > SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT is development that meets the needs of the present > without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own > needs. > > >> -------Original Message------- >> From: Eric Aligula <Jairah(a)kippra.or.ke> >> Subject: RE: [Kictanet] Workshop to discuss ICT Strategy Paper >> Sent: 23 Jan '06 17:13 >> >> Brian, >> I shall attend. >> Kind regards, >> >> Eric M. Aligula, PhD. >> Senior Policy Analyst >> Infrastructure and Economic Services Division >> Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) >> P.O. Box 56445, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya >> Telephone: +254-20-2719933/4; Fax: +254-20-2719951 >> E-mail: jairah(a)kippra.or.ke; URL: http://www.kippra.org/ >> >> Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that >> readeth it. >> Habakkuk 2:2 >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Brian Longwe [mailto:[email protected]] >> Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 4:54 PM >> To: jairah(a)kippra.or.ke >> Subject: [Kictanet] Workshop to discuss ICT Strategy Paper >> Importance: High >> >> Hi all, >> >> As part of the ongoing process, spearheaded by the Ministry of >> Information & Communication to define an ICT strategy to create >> 10,000 jobs in the next 6 months there is going to be a workshop to >> discuss and refine the attached ICT Strategy document. >> >> The workshop will take place at the Jacaranda Hotel, on Thursday 26th >> January from 2pm. >> >> Please Confirm attendance. >> >> Regards, >> >> Brian >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke >> http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Please unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/wainaina%40madeinkenya.org >> > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke > http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Please unsubscribe or change your options at > http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/alice%40apc.org _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Please unsubscribe or change your options at http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/james%40alin.or.ke

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Re: [Kictanet] Workshop to discuss ICT Strategy Paper
by Wainaina Mungai 25 Jan '06

25 Jan '06

Hi Brian, My input would be on the role of civil society organisations under "Roles and Accountability". The main roles may be listed as; -> Accountability & Transparency: Keep political and market forces accountable to the needs of society and encourage social responsibility & good governance. -> Awareness raising & capacity building (especially to the unreached) -> Ensure a social justice & human/consumer centred approach -> Universal access/last mile solutions such as community-based and community-run initiatives. -> Implement and encourage non-market-led interventions (poor, disability, gender etc) Put another way, CSOs must be the "conscience" that keeps both market and political forces on the path of social justice and intervenes where the two cannot adequately meet the needs of the people. Regards, Wainaina Mungai http://www.madeinkenya.org SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. > -------Original Message------- > From: John Walubengo <jwalubengo(a)kcct.ac.ke> > Subject: Re: [Kictanet] Workshop to discuss ICT Strategy Paper > Sent: 24 Jan '06 07:37 > > Hi Brian, > > I just thought I would share my reactions in advanced given that I may arrive later (or not) due some other meeting on the same day. > > The paper seems to be hurriedly cobbled together, ideas are > good and factual BUT they have NOT been contextualised > within the Kenyan environment. > > For example, the paper semms to emphasise a lot on outsourcing > projects (call centers, BPOs, etc) and the proposal to market > Kenya as the hot destination for the same (BPOs, Call Center,etc) by March 2006. > > My worry is that if we market Kenya from this dimension, > when our domestic infrastructure if far being ready to > handle the resulting/impact of such a would be succesfull marketing > campaign, then we create a disaster. The first 3 or 5 > investors would get in, get burned and get out. And then > the rest would learn - from the bad experiences of the > first few - and then probably never step in Kenya again. {might be good to hear the challenges of the 2 or 3 BPOs who've been in Kenya for the last 2years, and why the number has not grown} > > In other words this ICT strategy looks at what Kenya should be > in 5-10years time but tries to set milestones for the same within a 1year bracket. So, to me theres is need to be honest with what can be achieved in the next 1year as we look towards the next 5, 10 years. > > The priorities for the next 1year are unfortunately the > 'boring' and difficult things that nobody seems to want to do. > This includes, but is not limited to: > > i) Regulatory issues: - there's need to ensure that the > Regulator is effectively independent to monitor and regulate the > industry. Quality standards, Affordability, effective Competition, Consumer Protection, remain but some of the challenges CCK seems to avoid. > > ii) Government Issues: - there's need to ensure that the > Government plays its role as far as enacting the > appropriate legislations and regulation is concerned. Government should also ensure that the secondary but supporting infrastructure such > as Electricity, Road networks exist to make it easier for Telecom Operators to expand their reach. Govt must concretely enhance or institutionalise Public Private Partnerships (PPP), etc. > > iii) Private Sector:- With a strong PPP, there will > definately be opportunities for private sector to pump in > sufficient funds to build and expand the Telecom Infrastructure > (particularly the Fixed Line Network). > > iv) Content Development:-We really do not have significant presence on the internet -as a country. Most of the Internet Users in Kenya log in to access international content. Even percieved local content like www.nationaudio.com seat on foreign sites. eGovernment initiates must lead the way to provide locally relevant content along the lines K.R.A is doing. Strategies to encourage Universities and Colleges to do the same must be sought. > > To me these are some of the immediate things to put in place and > they are the ones to be milestoned within a year. The rest would then automatically fall in place. > > walu. > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke > http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Please unsubscribe or change your options at http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/wainaina%40madeinkenya.org >

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Workshop to discuss ICT Strategy Paper
by Brian Longwe 24 Jan '06

24 Jan '06

Hi all, As part of the ongoing process, spearheaded by the Ministry of Information & Communication to define an ICT strategy to create 10,000 jobs in the next 6 months there is going to be a workshop to discuss and refine the attached ICT Strategy document. The workshop will take place at the Jacaranda Hotel, on Thursday 26th January from 2pm. Please Confirm attendance. Regards, Brian

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Re: [Kictanet] Workshop to discuss ICT Strategy Paper
by John Walubengo 24 Jan '06

24 Jan '06

Hi Brian, I just thought I would share my reactions in advanced given that I may arrive later (or not) due some other meeting on the same day. The paper seems to be hurriedly cobbled together, ideas are good and factual BUT they have NOT been contextualised within the Kenyan environment. For example, the paper semms to emphasise a lot on outsourcing projects (call centers, BPOs, etc) and the proposal to market Kenya as the hot destination for the same (BPOs, Call Center,etc) by March 2006. My worry is that if we market Kenya from this dimension, when our domestic infrastructure if far being ready to handle the resulting/impact of such a would be succesfull marketing campaign, then we create a disaster. The first 3 or 5 investors would get in, get burned and get out. And then the rest would learn - from the bad experiences of the first few - and then probably never step in Kenya again. {might be good to hear the challenges of the 2 or 3 BPOs who've been in Kenya for the last 2years, and why the number has not grown} In other words this ICT strategy looks at what Kenya should be in 5-10years time but tries to set milestones for the same within a 1year bracket. So, to me theres is need to be honest with what can be achieved in the next 1year as we look towards the next 5, 10 years. The priorities for the next 1year are unfortunately the 'boring' and difficult things that nobody seems to want to do. This includes, but is not limited to: i) Regulatory issues: - there's need to ensure that the Regulator is effectively independent to monitor and regulate the industry. Quality standards, Affordability, effective Competition, Consumer Protection, remain but some of the challenges CCK seems to avoid. ii) Government Issues: - there's need to ensure that the Government plays its role as far as enacting the appropriate legislations and regulation is concerned. Government should also ensure that the secondary but supporting infrastructure such as Electricity, Road networks exist to make it easier for Telecom Operators to expand their reach. Govt must concretely enhance or institutionalise Public Private Partnerships (PPP), etc. iii) Private Sector:- With a strong PPP, there will definately be opportunities for private sector to pump in sufficient funds to build and expand the Telecom Infrastructure (particularly the Fixed Line Network). iv) Content Development:-We really do not have significant presence on the internet -as a country. Most of the Internet Users in Kenya log in to access international content. Even percieved local content like www.nationaudio.com seat on foreign sites. eGovernment initiates must lead the way to provide locally relevant content along the lines K.R.A is doing. Strategies to encourage Universities and Colleges to do the same must be sought. To me these are some of the immediate things to put in place and they are the ones to be milestoned within a year. The rest would then automatically fall in place. walu.

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