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RE: [Kictanet] "THE SECOND-HAND COMPUTER" - A POLICY ISSUE
by James Nguo 04 May '05

04 May '05

Dear ALL, I'm happy to read another member's support for refurbished computer initiatives. Refurbished does not mean poor quality. In our case we do not take anything less than high end PII and from next month we will only deal with PIII's. Let the people collecting views take the sentiments expressed by Monica Makau Best regards James > -----Original Message----- > From: Monica Kerretts-Makau [mailto:m.kerretts@unsw.edu.au] > Sent: 04 May 2005 06:27 > To: kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke > Subject: [Kictanet] "THE SECOND-HAND COMPUTER" - A POLICY ISSUE > > << Message: >> << File: ATT01407.txt >>

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Fwd: IMPORTANT: ICT Africa postponed to June 27-30
by Lizette Kraft 04 May '05

04 May '05

FYI Lizette >X-Spam-Score: 1 >X-Spam-Score: 1 >Date: Wed, 04 May 2005 01:46:59 +0300 >From: Francis Hook <francis(a)ace-media.net> >Reply-To: francis(a)ace-media.net >Organization: Ace of Spades >User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Win 9x 4.90; en-US; rv:1.7.2) >Gecko/20040804 Netscape/7.2 (ax) >X-Accept-Language: en-us, en >Subject: IMPORTANT: ICT Africa postponed to June 27-30 > >NAIROBI 3rd May 2005 - Following developments in the organisation of the >Presidential Forum, the organisers of ICTe Africa, in consultation with >key sponsors, organisation partners and exhibitors, have taken the >decision to postpone the event by six weeks to 27-30 June 2005. > >The government of Kenya, a facilitator of the Presidential Forum, has >requested more time to coordinate the effort which requires invitations >to be sent to 16 African Heads of States, 15 CEO's, Presidents of >leading global player companies in the ICT industry and over 20 >prominent African ICT companies. Through the Ministry of Information >and Communication, the government has suggested a five-month preparation >period in which it can coordinate a successful meeting . The new >proposed date for the event is 5th October 2005. > >The Presidential Forum, which was being developed in close collaboration >with the NEPAD Council, was a key element in ICTe Africa as it provided >a powerful platform for ICT stakeholders to address key issues affecting >the industry as well as the continent at large. In light of the new >dates, the organisers of ICTe Africa held lengthy discussions with >exhibitors and sponsors. As a result it has now been mutually agreed >that a postponement is inevitable and serves to allow more time for >various preparatory activities which many participants had deferred in >anticipation of the confirmation from the government of the Presidential >Forum. > >The organisers of the fair wish to reiterate their unwavering commitment >to the realisation of a high quality, well attended event for the >benefit of all sponsors, exhibitors, participants and partners. It is >with renewed vigour that the organisers approach this new date and >extension of time. Global Fairs TT-Messe will endeavour to capitalise >on the additional time to inject more value added activities for the >benefit of all participants. > >We kindly request your tolerance as we revise the schedule and work >towards the new dates. At the heart of this re-organisation will be the >interests of the sponsors, exhibitors and speakers without whose >participation we would be unable to grow and develop ICTe Africa into a >premier event. Despite operational setbacks, ICTe Africa has received >much acclaim from many quarters. > >We realise this postponement will cause inconvenience to many >participants and are making provisions to lessen the effect of the date >change. For those exhibitors who have already shipped their goods for >use at the fair, we have organised secure storage facilities to >accommodate their valuable shipments. We are presently notifying all >logistics partners of the new dates and will announce any changes in due >course. All the pre-negotiated preferential rates at hotels, transport >companies, airlines, etc will remain valid and we will send out a >renewed bulletin on the current list of providers with whom we have >negotiated discounted rates. The organisers request to be involved in >resolving any problems experienced as a result of this postponement. > >We trust you will continue to join hands with us despite the >postponement as we look forward to a truly successful ICT Africa in >June. We wish you all the best in your planning and look forward to >welcoming you to Nairobi. > > >Francis Hook >for Global Fairs TT-Messe >NAIROBI, KENYA (GMT+3)

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RE: [Kictanet] Fw: Draft ICT Policy - Wonderful job done
by James Nguo 04 May '05

04 May '05

Dear ALL, As we shower Alice with congratulatory messages, I have an issue under the environment section that states; ___________ Limits should be placed on importing refurbished computers. Appropriate recycling facilities should be established for disposing of used computers which may contain toxic substances such as mercury. ___________ I think we should be able to define what we mean by refurbished instead of a blanked limit. Refurbs have been used for very noble tasks and good examples can be seen in the work of Computer for Schools Kenya, ALIN through Baobab Communications among others. I hope this was not 'sneaked' for individuals interest. The national interests should come first BUT I agree standards for refurbs should be set. I believe most refurbs are better than some of the clones in the market. I hope this can be corrected. Best regards James Nguo ALIN/BaoCom -----Original Message----- From: alice(a)apc.org [mailto:alice@apc.org] Sent: 28 April 2005 13:00 To: Kenya ICT Policy - kictanet Cc: wcurrie(a)apc.org; Claire Sibthorpe; Tina James Subject: [Kictanet] Fw: Draft ICT Policy - Wonderful job done ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles Nandain" <cnandain(a)yahoo.com> To: <alice(a)apc.org>; <kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke>; <kiplist-cl(a)lyris.idrc.ca> Cc: <kla(a)arcc.or.ke>; <wcurrie(a)apc.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 2:19 PM Subject: Re: Draft ICT Policy - Wonderful job done > Dear Alice, > I should say that you did a fabulous job. I am hoping that Librarians, > having looked through this document will make meaningful comments. > > Charles Nandain > Chairman KLA > > alice(a)apc.org wrote: > Dear all > > Please find attached KICTANet declaration as well as the draft ICT policy, > which contains comments collected from online mailing list discussions > that have taken place over the last five weeks as well as of line round > table discussions. > > > I wish to thank the KICTANet team that has worked diligently over the last > two days to collate all the comments submitted through both off line and > online forums. As well as to thank all those who submitted comments on the > draft. > > KICTANet will submit the documents officially to the ministry of > information and communication by the end of the week, so kindly share your > feedback by tomorrow (Wednesday) evenining > > > kind regards > > alice munyua > > > Charles Nandain > Head Librarian, Nairobi International School of Theology (NIST) > Secretary, Christian Association of Librarians in Africa (CALA-Kenya) > Treasurer, Kenya Reading Association (KRA) > Tel. Office; 2720837/8 ; Mobile, 0733-368-111 > P.O Box 60954, 00200; Fax: 720253 > Nairobi, Kenya. > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet

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Re: [Kictanet] MEETING!!!!
by John Walubengo 03 May '05

03 May '05

Never got the Agenda but assuming you are to discuss where to go in terms of what next after collating the contributions from various stakeholders, then heres my 2pence since i realise I cannot make it in tomorrow's meeting. 1. We need to the get the Goverment (PS Info in particular) to commit to a timetable as to when the final Draft Policy shall be published and by when it shall be discussed/endorsed by Cabinet. 2. A similar timetable for when the corresponding / appropriate ICT Bills should be passed would be a good additional. 3. We need the Government to develop a secondary document (an implementation plan) highlighting the when, the who and the how the Objectives shall be achieved and be Monitored. I know this sounds like too much to ask from Government, but hey, IMF/World Bank usually asks for more and often gets it- yet I am not sure they are paying the tax u and me are paying... walu. >>> Lizette Kraft <lkraft(a)idrc.or.ke> 05/03/05 12:13pm >>> To all Members, There will be a KICTANET monthly meeting tomorrow Wednesday 4th May, 2005 at the usual venue - Jacaranda Hotel, at 10:00 - 1:00 with lunch included. Attached please find Minutes of the last KICTANET meeting, for your perusal. The Agenda will be sent to you later on today Kindly confirm your attendance to Lizette Kraft, coordinator of this meeting. regards Lizette Kraft Project Assistant Kenya ICT Policy Project International Development Research Centre Liaison House, 2nd Floor State House Avenue Nairobi

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MEETING!!!!
by Lizette Kraft 03 May '05

03 May '05

To all Members, There will be a KICTANET monthly meeting tomorrow Wednesday 4th May, 2005 at the usual venue - Jacaranda Hotel, at 10:00 - 1:00 with lunch included. Attached please find Minutes of the last KICTANET meeting, for your perusal. The Agenda will be sent to you later on today Kindly confirm your attendance to Lizette Kraft, coordinator of this meeting. regards Lizette Kraft Project Assistant Kenya ICT Policy Project International Development Research Centre Liaison House, 2nd Floor State House Avenue Nairobi

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Fw: KICTANET meeting
by alice＠apc.org 29 Apr '05

29 Apr '05

Dear all The organisation responsible for coordinating this months meeting is the Kenya ICT Federation KIF. Charles will be getting back to you all regarding the agenda etc. Over to you Charles alice ----- Original Message ----- From: <alice(a)apc.org> To: "Kenya ICT Policy - kictanet" <kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2005 11:13 AM Subject: KICTANET meeting > Dear all > > Greetings. > > Wanted to find out if you will all be available for our monthly meeting on > Wednesday 4th May from 10.00am with lunch. > The face to face informal meeting will focus on brainstorming re; way > forward now that we have completed the collation re; comments from > stakeholders on the draft policy. > > Kindly let me know how many of you will be available for this meeting. > > thanks and kind regards > > A. Wanjira Munyua > National Coordinator, Catalysing Access to ICTs in Africa (CATIA) > Association for Progressive Communications (APC) > alice(a)apc.org > http://www.apc.org > http://www.catia.ws > >

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Fw: [Kictanet]: Draft ICT Policy - Wonderful job done
by alice＠apc.org 29 Apr '05

29 Apr '05

----- Original Message ----- From: "David Sparrow Malaba" <sdmalaba(a)yahoo.com> To: "KIPlist" <kiplist-cl(a)lyris.idrc.ca> Cc: "Alex_BaoCom_email" <alex(a)baobab.co.ke> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2005 11:06 AM Subject: Re: [Kictanet]: Draft ICT Policy - Wonderful job done > Dear Alice, Wargia, Lucy, Etta and all moderators, > I wish to congratulate you all for the sterling job > well done. It took very many man hours to record, > compile and send to participants. May I single out two > individuals in my opinion made it easier for all of us > to follow through all daily discussions(Alice and > Warigia). God bless you all. > > Malaba David Sparrow > Computer Society of Kenya > > > > > > > -- alice(a)apc.org wrote: > >> Dear James >> >> KICTANet provided a five week opportunity for all >> stakeholders including >> those on this list to send comments/proposals. Some >> civil society groups and >> others send in their proposals and our work was to >> collate the comments we >> received. >> >> kind regards >> alice >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "James Nguo" <james(a)alin.or.ke> >> To: "'Kenya ICT Policy - kictanet'" >> <kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke> >> Cc: "Alex_BaoCom_email" <alex(a)baobab.co.ke> >> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2005 4:16 PM >> Subject: RE: [Kictanet] Fw: Draft ICT Policy - >> Wonderful job done >> >> >> > Dear ALL, >> > As we shower Alice with congratulatory messages, I >> have an issue under the >> > environment section that states; >> > ___________ >> > Limits should be placed on importing refurbished >> computers. Appropriate >> > recycling facilities should be established for >> disposing of used computers >> > which may contain toxic substances such as >> mercury. >> > ___________ >> > >> > I think we should be able to define what we mean >> by refurbished instead of >> > a >> > blanked limit. Refurbs have been used for very >> noble tasks and good >> > examples >> > can be seen in the work of Computer for Schools >> Kenya, ALIN through Baobab >> > Communications among others. I hope this was not >> 'sneaked' for individuals >> > interest. The national interests should come first >> BUT I agree standards >> > for >> > refurbs should be set. I believe most refurbs are >> better than some of the >> > clones in the market. I hope this can be >> corrected. >> > >> > Best regards >> > >> > James Nguo >> > ALIN/BaoCom >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: alice(a)apc.org [mailto:alice@apc.org] >> > Sent: 28 April 2005 13:00 >> > To: Kenya ICT Policy - kictanet >> > Cc: wcurrie(a)apc.org; Claire Sibthorpe; Tina James >> > Subject: [Kictanet] Fw: Draft ICT Policy - >> Wonderful job done >> > >> > >> > >> > ----- Original Message ----- >> > From: "Charles Nandain" <cnandain(a)yahoo.com> >> > To: <alice(a)apc.org>; <kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke>; >> <kiplist-cl(a)lyris.idrc.ca> >> > Cc: <kla(a)arcc.or.ke>; <wcurrie(a)apc.org> >> > Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 2:19 PM >> > Subject: Re: Draft ICT Policy - Wonderful job done >> > >> > >> >> Dear Alice, >> >> I should say that you did a fabulous job. I am >> hoping that Librarians, >> >> having looked through this document will make >> meaningful comments. >> >> >> >> Charles Nandain >> >> Chairman KLA >> >> >> >> alice(a)apc.org wrote: >> >> Dear all >> >> >> >> Please find attached KICTANet declaration as well >> as the draft ICT >> >> policy, >> >> which contains comments collected from online >> mailing list discussions >> >> that have taken place over the last five weeks as >> well as of line round >> >> table discussions. >> >> >> >> >> >> I wish to thank the KICTANet team that has worked >> diligently over the >> >> last >> >> two days to collate all the comments submitted >> through both off line and >> >> online forums. As well as to thank all those who >> submitted comments on >> >> the >> >> draft. >> >> >> >> KICTANet will submit the documents officially to >> the ministry of >> >> information and communication by the end of the >> week, so kindly share >> >> your >> >> feedback by tomorrow (Wednesday) evenining >> >> >> >> >> >> kind regards >> >> >> >> alice munyua >> >> >> >> >> >> Charles Nandain >> >> Head Librarian, Nairobi International School of >> Theology (NIST) >> >> Secretary, Christian Association of Librarians in >> Africa (CALA-Kenya) >> >> Treasurer, Kenya Reading Association (KRA) >> >> Tel. Office; 2720837/8 ; Mobile, 0733-368-111 >> >> P.O Box 60954, 00200; Fax: 720253 >> >> Nairobi, Kenya. >> >> >> __________________________________________________ >> >> Do You Yahoo!? >> >> Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam >> protection around >> >> http://mail.yahoo.com >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > kictanet mailing list >> > kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke >> > http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > kictanet mailing list >> > kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke >> > http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> >> --- >> Submitted by: alice(a)apc.org 2005-04-28 10:12:16 EDT4 >> (Please reply to original submitter for private >> communication) >> --- >> You are currently subscribed to kiplist-cl as: >> [sdmalaba(a)yahoo.com] >> To unsubscribe, forward this message to >> %%email.unsub%% >> > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > --- > Submitted by: Sparrow David Malaba - KITC <sdmalaba(a)yahoo.com> 2005-04-29 > 04:07:32 EDT4 > (Please reply to original submitter for private communication) > --- > You are currently subscribed to kiplist-cl as: [alice(a)apc.org] > To unsubscribe, forward this message to > leave-kiplist-cl-100946B(a)lyris.idrc.ca >

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Fw: Draft ICT Policy - Wonderful job done
by alice＠apc.org 28 Apr '05

28 Apr '05

----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles Nandain" <cnandain(a)yahoo.com> To: <alice(a)apc.org>; <kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke>; <kiplist-cl(a)lyris.idrc.ca> Cc: <kla(a)arcc.or.ke>; <wcurrie(a)apc.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 2:19 PM Subject: Re: Draft ICT Policy - Wonderful job done > Dear Alice, > I should say that you did a fabulous job. I am hoping that Librarians, > having looked through this document will make meaningful comments. > > Charles Nandain > Chairman KLA > > alice(a)apc.org wrote: > Dear all > > Please find attached KICTANet declaration as well as the draft ICT policy, > which contains comments collected from online mailing list discussions > that have taken place over the last five weeks as well as of line round > table discussions. > > > I wish to thank the KICTANet team that has worked diligently over the last > two days to collate all the comments submitted through both off line and > online forums. As well as to thank all those who submitted comments on the > draft. > > KICTANet will submit the documents officially to the ministry of > information and communication by the end of the week, so kindly share your > feedback by tomorrow (Wednesday) evenining > > > kind regards > > alice munyua > > > Charles Nandain > Head Librarian, Nairobi International School of Theology (NIST) > Secretary, Christian Association of Librarians in Africa (CALA-Kenya) > Treasurer, Kenya Reading Association (KRA) > Tel. Office; 2720837/8 ; Mobile, 0733-368-111 > P.O Box 60954, 00200; Fax: 720253 > Nairobi, Kenya. > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com

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Draft ICT Policy KICATNET Declaration
by alice＠apc.org 28 Apr '05

28 Apr '05

Kenya ICT Action Network Declaration We the members of the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet), working together both online and off line as private sector entities, civil society groups, academia, media and members of the public; Practicing an inclusive and participatory use of information and communication technologies, have shared views and shaped common positions in an effort to collectively contribute to the formulation of the Kenya Draft ICT policy. Have acted as a central meeting point and locus of collaboration for various initiatives and projects relating to ICT in Kenya. The network’s actions build upon, expand and elaborate pre-existing efforts and projects. KICTANet also aims to avoid multiplicity and encourage synergies for activities and initiatives by providing a platform to enhance collaboration among organisations and networks interested in the fast developing ICT sector in Kenya. We propose that the Government builds on the success of KICTANet and utilizes the existing collaborative structure to establish a multi-stakeholder forum to work hand in hand with the Ministry of Information and Communication in an effort to provide support for efforts to finalize and implement Kenya’s ICT policy. KICTANet aims to facilitate such collaboration on ICT projects with the Government to promote effective policy development and implementation at the national level, regional and international levels. KICTANet therefore aims to strengthen the effectiveness of the Government’s ICT policy activities by providing support and input from Kenya’s citizenry and believes that Kenya stands the best chance of finalizing and implementing an effective and innovative ICT policy by utilizing the resources, manpower and creativity which lie inside of the network and by fully utilizing multi-stakeholder collaboration to find common ground and achieve common goals. The multi-stakeholder network, which forms KICTANet presents these amendments to the draft ICT policy to the Government as a major contribution by Kenya’s citizens to the multi-stakeholder policy process. This document is submitted to the Government in good faith and with confidence that this effort represents the beginning of a long and productive process, which encompasses all aspects of Kenyan society and enhances our democracy A. Wanjira Munyua National Coordinator, Catalysing Access to ICTs in Africa (CATIA) Association for Progressive Communications (APC) alice(a)apc.org http://www.apc.org http://www.catia.ws

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Invitation to Participate at a UNESCO Workshop on Wednesday on ICT Policy
by David Sparrow Malaba 27 Apr '05

27 Apr '05

From: Shem Ochuodho [mailto:shem@arcc.or.ke] Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 2:18 AM To: journet(a)arcc.or.ke; ICT Policy Consortium; Poverty Reduction; taskforce(a)arcc.or.ke Cc: Lydia.Gachungi(a)unesco.unon.org; Martin.Ocholi(a)unesco.unon.org Subject: Invitation to Participate at a UNESCO Workshop on Wednesday on ICT Policy Hello Friends, As you might already be aware, UNESCO is holding a Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on Wednesday/Thursday to provide a forum for consensus-building before the Mombasa Meeting convened by the Ministry of InfoComm to finalize the ICT Policy. An invitation is hereby extended to you to attend, provided your confirm in advance with Martin.Ocholi(a)unesco.unon.org. Attached, please find details, including a formal invitation letter, a Copy of the programme, and some background materials. Thanks for continued support and collaboration. Best regards, Shem, ARCC Shem J. Ochuodho, MSc (Eng), PhD, LLD (Hon) Chairman & Founder African Regional Centre for Computing (ARCC) Ngong Road, Opp. Uchumi Hyper Tel: +254-20-2721008/2725326 Nairobi, KENYA www.arcc.or.ke -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.5.7 - Release Date: 3/1/2005 -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.5.7 - Release Date: 3/1/2005 -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.5.7 - Release Date: 3/1/2005 As ypou can read Dr Shem Ochuodho's invitation above, kindly circulate to all the lists for ease of reaching all our interested and very active members. Sparrow David Malaba __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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