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monthly forum on july 19th, Jacaranda
by Rebecca Wanjiku 13 Jul '07

13 Jul '07

the monthly forum will take place next week on thursday at jacaranda, 3pm please plan to attend and add your voice, regards Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games.

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[Fwd: [governance] the Apple iPhone rort]
by alice 12 Jul '07

12 Jul '07

Not sure how many of you have been following the Apple iPhone hype. This message is from the global civil society Internet governance list that is discussing the same issue re; mobile phone companies and locking consumers. Note the iPhone is only available through AT&T best alice -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [governance] the Apple iPhone rort Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:56:42 -0700 (PDT) From: David Goldstein <goldstein_david(a)yahoo.com.au> Reply-To: governance(a)lists.cpsr.org,David Goldstein <goldstein_david(a)yahoo.com.au> To: Governance Mailing List <governance(a)lists.cpsr.org> Hi all, I'd put this posting below on my website - http://technewsreview.com.au/ - and thought I'd post it here and see what the response was. It's based on an article in The Guardian today that makes a few more points on the new must-have iPhone. Well, must have only for those who are slaves to marketing hype. It makes points that have been made before. To have an iPhone one must agree to a contract with AT&T, previously described as one of the worst mobile phone service providers in the US. So if you want an iPhone, and you are already contracted to another company, you have to terminate that contract with the related fees that involves. Ben Scott’s article also notes “if you are on a family plan, you may have to pay a separate fee to terminate all of your family's phones.” And there’s the point that that AT&T doesn’t offer full coverage in more than a dozen states. Now, the real point the article makes I’d not thought of, and relevant to this list, is that the “practice of tying users to one provider is unique to the wireless world. Cable TV providers can't tell you what kind of TV to buy. And regular phone service will work on any phone you can find at your favorite electronics store. In the latter case, that's because there is a longstanding set of laws that guarantee consumer choice.” In the USA, at least, this is “called the ‘Carterfone’ rules, these laws make it so you can use any device you want - phone, headset, fax machine or dial-up modem - on your telephone network, so long as it doesn't harm the network.” The article then says, “But it gets worse: phone companies don't just hold the iPhone captive; they also routinely cripple features on handsets (like Wi-Fi, games, audio and video) so that you can only access their ‘preferred’ content. They also limit access to the network, despite marketing ‘unlimited access’. And they reserve the right to boot you off the network if you do almost anything they don't like.” “This kind of ‘blocking and locking’ behavior doesn't stop you from accessing the internet, but it does shape your experience and undermine the open, level playing field that consumers have come to expect online. The iPhone is simply the highest-profile example of a wireless internet market that is drifting further and further away from the free and open internet we've all come to expect. “The only solution to this problem is a political one. Decisions that legislators and regulators in Washington make now will determine what the internet looks like in the future. The US Congress is holding a hearing this week - call it the iPhone hearing - to discuss the new technology and its impact on consumer choice.” So all this, and combined with the rort of having to send your phone to Apple just so you can exchange the battery, and other lock-ins, I’d hope smart people would boycott the iPhone. Even if it’s just to somehow enable consumer choice and stop the drift away from a “free and open internet”. For the article that got me thinking about this post, see http://commentisfree.guardian.co.uk/ben_scott/2007/07/free_the_iphone.html Cheers David --------- David Goldstein address: 4/3 Abbott Street COOGEE NSW 2034 AUSTRALIA email: Goldstein_David @yahoo.com.au phone: +61 418 228 605 (mobile); +61 2 9665 5773 (home) "Every time you use fossil fuels, you're adding to the problem. Every time you forgo fossil fuels, you're being part of the solution" - Dr Tim Flannery ____________________________________________________________________________________ Yahoo!7 Mail has just got even bigger and better with unlimited storage on all webmail accounts. http://au.docs.yahoo.com/mail/unlimitedstorage.html ____________________________________________________________ You received this message as a subscriber on the list: governance(a)lists.cpsr.org To be removed from the list, send any message to: governance-unsubscribe(a)lists.cpsr.org For all list information and functions, see: http://lists.cpsr.org/lists/info/governance

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Telkom’s growth is stifled by fraudsters colluding with staff
by Mike Theuri 12 Jul '07

12 Jul '07

This article appeared in 2005, but it becomes very relevant when it appears that there is a sudden and urgent rush to quietly privatize TKL by selling it to foreigners, while "restructuring and preparing" TKL for that process at taxpayers expense, a tax burden that future generations of Kenyans will still be paying with nothing to show for. The problems that TKL has are self created, they can be fixed and TKL should not be sold at such a throw away price that is hardly sufficient to cover the debt that has been and which additionally is likely to be transferred to the taxpayer. For those reading it is now 4 years to date since the secret dossiers mentioned in the article were written and no prosecution or conviction has taken place: http://www.eastandard.net/archives/sunday/hm_news/news.php?articleid=14743 Self-inflicted woes Telkom's growth is stifled by fraudsters colluding with staff as competition bites, writes Gordon Opiyo. Top officials of Telkom Kenya are involved in fleecing the cash-strapped company of billions of shillings, according to independent investigations by the Communications Commission of Kenya. According to confidential reports prepared by the regulator, Telkom Kenya failed to take advantage of the five-year local and international fixed line calls monopoly due to collusion between the employees and an international syndicate of phone companies. In the estimation of then Transport and Communications minister John Michuki, Telkom had lost over Sh120 billion in the previous seven years due to these leakages. Yet the minister failed to stop the syndicates, and appeared to have acquiesced to them or become hostage. The company now has to grapple with tough competition after the end of the exclusivity status in June, last year, with about 10,000 employees set to lose their jobs through an impending retrenchment exercise. While Telkom Managing Director John Waweru says the company has nothing to hide and is willing to co-operate with any investigators, indications are that there are still too many untouchables fleecing the parastatal. Information and Communications Permanent Secretary, Mr James Rege, plays the same refrain: "We have an open-door policy and will ensure that any official found to be involved in any improper deal takes responsibility for his or her action." Yet both officials have before them detailed reports of how the company lost the opportunity to take full control of the local and international calls market, despite having the advantage of being a monopoly. The decline was rapid, with countrywide subscriptions to Telkom Kenya's switchboard falling by 14.7 per cent to 280,000 lines in June 2004 from 328,358 the year before. And whereas international calls used to generate 80 per cent of the total revenue a decade ago, the figure has dropped to about 30 per cent. Investigation After the raid on Data Global Limited Justice and Constitutional Affairs minister Kiraitu Murungi ordered the CCK to investigate the magnitude of the fraud and how it was perpetrated. The Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission also requested a similar brief. According to the reports, Telkom Kenya's revenue declined because of fraudsters adopting new technologies for transmitting international calls, and its failure to change fast enough. Fraudsters, with the help of Telkom Kenya employees, managed to get into the lucrative international call market by offering cheaper calls. Among the methods identified by the regulator's investigators were Voice Over Internet Protocol and the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT). These technologies make it possible to make calls at a fraction of the cost of the traditional methods that Telkom Kenya used. Apart from the technology, Telkom entered into suspicious contracts with three companies – CDR, N-Tel and Zantel – which, according to the CCK, have the equipment to compress call traffic so that a small transmission capacity can handle more telephone lines than a normal Telkom system. The companies entered into agreements with the parastatal to terminate international calls from other countries at a much lower cost — obviously to the detriment of Telkom. For instance, a call that comes to the Telkom network from abroad is terminated at $0.2 per minute, but those that come through the other companies are terminated at $0.06 cents per minute. Worse for Telkom when the calls come to mobile phones because it loses Sh14.50 per minute. "Going by the statistics of the previous financial year (2002), where Telkom Kenya terminated over 17 million international call minutes, this amounts to a loss of over Sh178 million," says the CCK report to the Kenya Anti Corruption Authority. The CCK questions the manner in which Telkom awarded the contracts to the three companies, contravening three conditions laid down in its licence – condition 18 on fair trading, condition 25 of informing the regulator of joint ventures and condition 26 that gave it exclusivity in the provision of international calls. In other words, Telkom gave up its exclusive rights to operate international calls to the three companies through the backdoor. Although the regulator says that they have not been able to get the real owners of the companies, investigations by The Sunday Standard have established that the firms were all owned by influential members of the previous administration and a former director of Telkom. What is interesting is that although the file on the fraud investigation in Telkom has been open at the Kenya Anti Corruption Authority since 2003, no action has been taken to stop the illegal operations. Instead, most of the officers investigating the have either been transferred or recalled to the Criminal Investigation Department. In December, last year, Dr John Mutonyi, assistant director in charge of investigations told The Sunday Standard that that his men were still investigating the matter. However, when contacted for the past two weeks, Dr Mutonyi failed to respond to our calls. The CCK report to Kiraitu says: "The kind of defense Telkom Kenya is giving to agreements, which are one of the biggest contributors towards the decline in its international revenue shows that individuals from Telkom Kenya are gaining from it." In an earlier interview with The Sunday Standard, Waweru had said that the contracts were signed before his management came into office and that the new team was reviewing them. The investigations also revealed that billions of shillings were lost through illegal satellite dish operators who, according to the briefs, were supported by Telkom Kenya staff to get telephone lines fixed to the local exchanges. "We suggest that an independent investigator be sought to address the problem of decline in Telkom Kenya's revenue including the illegal international traffic termination by Data Global at Lonrho House. Telkom Kenya cannot investigate itself on this matter because they appear to be abetting culprits," concludes the report. However, two years after the secret dossiers were written, no major change action has been seen.

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Morality Policing>>Censorhip Precursor
by Alex Gakuru 12 Jul '07

12 Jul '07

"Govt plans countrywide ban on smoking in public_" says http://www.nationmedia.com/dailynation/nmgindex.asp. Following "trial" Urban Councils implementation success. Do such actions require City councils to give public Notice because EasyFM spoke of several arrested yesterday at Landhies Road. These guys probably do not have the luxury of radio or TV to know of snap bylaws. What will be next? Filtering your internet to "protect" you from pornography or illegalise carrying more than 1,000/= because thugs my rob you? Fishy.... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids. http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail&p=summer+activities+for+kids&…

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is IGF a castrated version of ICANN???
by Rebecca Wanjiku 12 Jul '07

12 Jul '07

makes good reading??? ICANN San Juan 2007 After a crazed American federal prosecutor wreaked havoc on the Puerto Rican roads by wiping out on his motorcycle at 3am doing 105 mph, immobilizing traffic for ten hours on a major highway, I walked four miles on Thursday morning along the beach to the site of the ICANN meeting. I made it just in time to the Caribe Hilton for the internet governance workshop. Sure glad I caught this one. if (document.getElementById('MidArticleSlot')) document.write('\x3Cscript src="http://ad.uk.doubleclick.net/adj/reg.management.4159/itdirector;'+RegExCats+GetVCs()+'pid='+RegId+';'+RegKW+'maid='+maid+';test='+test+';pf='+RegPF+';dcove=d;sz=336x280;tile=3;ord=' + rand + '?" type="text/javascript">\x3C\/script>'); In the beginning ... uh, were the critical...uh... internet resources... ahm well... we'll get back to that at the Rio conference in November. Sort of like Adam wandering around the garden labeling things, the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is still working on its reason for being here. The IGF was created out of whole cloth by the UN as a kind of internationalized counterweight to perceived excessive American influence at ICANN, and yet no one in attendance, even those who participate in the IGF, are quite sure what the IGF even does - apparently it's still defining its fundamentals. A good chunk of this mercifully short session consisted of participants half-heartedly trying to define what constitute "critical internet resources" - the protection of which they've decided is essential to their core mission, and which is topic numero uno at the upcoming Rio event. The truth is really out there, right? This session in theory was about more than the IGF, but in practice it consisted mostly of a discussion about the extent to which the IGF and ICANN serve overlapping or even contradictory purposes. There seemed to be a rather diplomatic consensus that the two institutions complement each other, but after sitting through an hour of discussion on the subject, this correspondent still has absolutely no idea what the IGF actually does - or if it even has the power to do anything at all. Is it a gripe forum, kind of like those bitter websites American trademark attorneys are always trying to shut down? Is it just a glorified networking event? Who knows? If I make it to the Rio forum, I'll be sure to let everyone know. Although this topic looked appetizing on the schedule, it's clear that the IGF has a lot of work to do if it is to be considered anything more than a highly vocal yet castrated version of ICANN. Indeed, the IGF bares an uncanny resemblance to that other impotent, internationalized and highly vocal institution, the UN General Assembly. That's not to say that it does not have value - it's just the political equivalent to a visit to the therapist's office. We all need to get stuff off our chest from time to time. Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids.

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monthly forum on july 19th
by Rebecca Wanjiku 12 Jul '07

12 Jul '07

KICTANet will be holding the monthly forum next thursday july 19th the theme will be the contribution to KCA bill, the contributions will be expected to be presented to the PS before the second reading which is expected to be between 23 and 27th july, please plan to attend and fwd your contributions, which will constitute "KICTANet version" see you then... regards Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool.

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Fw: Re: [kictanet] KENYA �S ECONOMY HELD BACK BY LACK OF ONLINE PAYMENT AUTHORISA TION SYSTEMS
by Wainaina Mungai 11 Jul '07

11 Jul '07

--- Wainaina Mungai Made in Kenya Network P. O. Box 72031 - 00200 Nairobi. Kenya. Tel: +254-20-780669 Cell: + 254-722-811171 http://www.madeinkenya.org/ > -------Original Message------- > From: Wainaina Mungai <wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] KENYA S ECONOMY HELD BACK BY LACK OF ONLINE PAYMENT AUTHORISA TION SYSTEMS > Sent: 11 Jul '07 08:48 > > Dear Dr. Ndemo > > Thanks for the optimistic view and kudos to Treasury for the pilot project. The industry however still believe your Ministry has not done enough to develop a clear framework on e-money and e-commerce. For instance, the government has significant influence in several banks in which Treasury and InfoComm may drive the case for government motivated change. Preferential support for such banks that will be first-movers in setting-up the necessary systems would be justified by the benefits to Kenyans. > > So far, the banks use their fear of fraud to explain lack of action. The market for such services has grown enough to justify investment in related security solutions. Apart from security and privacy concerns, the lack of clear guidelines on e-commerce in Kenya seems to trigger cost concerns that a revamped law can address. The cheaper it is for the providers to set-up, the better it may be for the consumers in say, Mandera, to transact. As Vodafone stated, there is need to optimise the M-transactions through better policy & regulation. > > Below are some of the points that Vodafone made in their report: > > - the amount allowed to be transferred on phones is usually too small to make economic sense > - money laundering rules need to be adapted to local conditions > - providers of mobile phone financial services need to have some level of access to clearing systems > - the customer data held by mobile operators could, for example, offer an alternative to existing forms of regulation to counter money laundering > - guarantee the inter-operability of M-transactions to ensure that both providers and clients reap the benefits of synergy > - existing structure of retail banking regulation and financial supervision could impose high fixed costs and significant compliance problems > > We believe your Ministry can make it much easier for the private sector to innovate. > > --- > Wainaina Mungai > > > > -------Original Message------- > > From: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke > > Subject: Re: [kictanet] KENYA S ECONOMY HELD BACK BY LACK OF ONLINE PAYMENT AUTHORISA TION SYSTEMS > > Sent: 11 Jul '07 06:47 > > > > Dear Lucy/Alice, > > Treasury is piloting electronic payment system in three Ministries. It is > > not the Government that should tell Banks and other investors to develop a > > payment gateway. The Government is fulfilling its role by by providing > > the policy and regulatory environment. This is the very reason why you > > should paticipate in Monday's meeting at Safari Park. > > > > Safaricom is doing a great job trail blazing in e-momey. In one of the > > conferences this year I asked Bankers to embrace technology before it is > > too late for them. Perharps when they wake up they will all be > > Mpesharing. > > > > Regards > > > > > > Bitange Ndemo. > > > > > > > > > > > Alice, > > > > > > The ICT community is ready with the technology for payment gateways, but I > > > dont see any movement on the Kenya Banking Law that needs to be revised to > > > enable this to become a reality. > > > > > > Perhaps Bw. Ndemo can have a word with his counter-part in finace so they > > > get ontop of this issue. I would hate for TEAMS/eSSAY/Flag etc to become > > > realities and find us as a country not ready to take full advantage, who > > > knows perhaps the East African Integration will happen at about the same > > > time, and we need to be ready to take advantage of a new 120+ million > > > customers(and a whole lot more if Rwanda joins). > > > > > > So its just not the tourism industry that has a stake in this, we do too, > > > question is how to get organized into a lobby group to make this a > > > reality. > > > > > > LK > > > > > > > > > > > >> KENYAS ECONOMY HELD BACK BY LACK OF ONLINE PAYMENT AUTHORISATION > > >> SYSTEMS > > >> _____________________________________________________________________ > > >> > > >> The Kenyan Government is putting its country forward as a place that is > > >> open for business. It is moving to privatise both Telkom Kenya and > > >> divest itself of Safaricom. It has moved with considerable speed to put > > >> in place its own fibre project TEAMS. But parts of the private sector > > >> are having difficulty keeping up with the idea of Kenya having an open, > > >> modern economy. > > >> > > >> Although there are a couple of new entrants in the countrys banking > > >> sector, it is largely dominated by international banks whose managements > > >> defer to head office on innovation. This is going to cause the country a > > >> problem if it wants to continue to remain competitive. It needs to be > > >> able to offer its visitors the ability to pay for flights, hotels and > > >> safaris online. If you book a Kenyan hotel, you still cannot pay online > > >> for the booking. > > >> > > >> Sadly things have only moved on a little since Kenya Airways launched > > >> its very successful online payment system using a South African bank. > > >> Although many banks can issue credit cards, only a limited number can > > >> authorise transactions and they have not shown any interest in setting > > >> up the back-end payment authorisation systems required for onl > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------- > > This message has been scanned for viruses and > > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is > > believed to be clean. > > --------------------------------------------- > > "easy access to the world" > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > kictanet mailing list > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > > This message was sent to: wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org > > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/wainaina%40madeinkenya… > > >

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Of monkeys and loaded guns
by Rebecca Wanjiku 11 Jul '07

11 Jul '07

The last one week has been preoccupied with talk of the media bill (Media Council bill) and the implications it has on the media. i will therefore not dwell on the details about monkeys and loaded guns because the slogan-loaded tirades were traded in public. Beyond the media bill, there is the KCA (98) amendment bill which went through first reading last week. But what are we hearing? Its all about the media and cross ownership. The grievances the media has and how the government wants to regulate or gag it. What about other aspects of ICT? Is the media council bill wholly wrong? How comes the KCA is not receiving as much attention as it should? Is there anything good in KCA that can be preserved or worked on? What about the voice of ICT stakeholders who may have a divergent opinion. The media prides itself as the agenda setter and gate keeper in the society; they say that whatever is written or aired is the wish of the people, that thats all that you want to read. But is it the case? The next stop for the media is the high court, challenging the government on the bill. They have consulted a law firm to file the suit. But is the KCA all about media? What is your take? Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online.

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KENYA’S ECONOMY HELD BACK BY LACK OF ONLINE PAYMENT AUTHORISATION SYSTEMS
by alice 11 Jul '07

11 Jul '07

KENYA’S ECONOMY HELD BACK BY LACK OF ONLINE PAYMENT AUTHORISATION SYSTEMS _____________________________________________________________________ The Kenyan Government is putting its country forward as a place that is open for business. It is moving to privatise both Telkom Kenya and divest itself of Safaricom. It has moved with considerable speed to put in place its own fibre project TEAMS. But parts of the private sector are having difficulty keeping up with the idea of Kenya having an open, modern economy. Although there are a couple of new entrants in the country’s banking sector, it is largely dominated by international banks whose managements defer to head office on innovation. This is going to cause the country a problem if it wants to continue to remain competitive. It needs to be able to offer its visitors the ability to pay for flights, hotels and safaris online. If you book a Kenyan hotel, you still cannot pay online for the booking. Sadly things have only moved on a little since Kenya Airways launched its very successful online payment system using a South African bank. Although many banks can issue credit cards, only a limited number can authorise transactions and they have not shown any interest in setting up the “back-end” payment authorisation systems required for online transactions. Speaking at last week’s e-tourism conference in Mombasa, Kenya’s Tourist Trust Fund CEO Dr Dan Kagagi said that the industry and Government were lobbying the banking sector to allow online payments. Whereas once the credit card companies were the obstacle, the point of “no change” has moved to being the banks. According to Kagagi: "Already a number of credit card companies are willing to work with us to ensure that online payments become a reality." Tourism and Wildlife Assistant minister, Raphael Muriungi, speaking at the same conference urged the industry to utilise online technologies:"We are all learning of the rapid and unprecedented changes that ICT is creating in global tourism and have realised if all players fail to embrace the web and new technologies then we stand to lose our ability to communicate and do business in a changing market," he said. Perhaps his comments should have been directed at the banking sector that are now proving to be the obstacle to change. The banks fear fraud but this seems a rather lame excuse as in the first instance most of the potential buyers will be tourists coming from developed countries where fraud rates are considerably lower. Close to 70 per cent of travellers regard the Internet as their primary and in many cases only source of information on tourism. About 100 million travellers now use the web to book holidays and travel thus making it vital for Kenyan tourism to be visible on the Internet. Kenya undoubtedly competes with South Africa for visitors, particularly in the wildlife safari sector, and there is no difficulty booking and paying online for a wide range of products in South Africa. Despite being repositories of citizens’ money, the banks have been remarkably slow to react to the signs that there is an emergent middle class. It is projected that by June 2007 there will be around 100,000 credit card users. It sounds small but it is considerably more than in many other African countries. In addition, there are more than 1 million debit cards that can only be used if the card holder has cash in his or her own account. Surely the latter can provide a fairly low-risk way of introducing online payment for Kenyan citizens. When TEAMS and the other international fibre connections arrive at Mombasa, the price of international bandwidth will go down. This should be one of the building blocks for creating new services and applications that users can begin to start to use. Another building block must surely be the ability to authorise online transactions and Kenya’s banking sector needs to wake up to the changes that are happening in the country. However, this is not purely a Kenyan problem as there are other countries on the continent like Ghana where a similar lack of online payment authorisation is holding back the development of local global businesses. ____________________________________________________________________ From Balancing Act

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Re: [kictanet] [africa-oped] Telkom Kenya is not this cheap sign petitin......... http://www.petitionspot.com/signature/TELKOMKENYA
by Mike Theuri 10 Jul '07

10 Jul '07

TKL is being sold for pennies on the dollar, unfortunately this is a phenomenon that keeps repeating itself over and over again with telecom licencing in Kenya. Investors in several other Africa countries pay hundreds of millions of dollars to secure licences but in Kenya it appears to be ok to sell a 15 year term licence for $50m and 6-7 years down the road the companies are making annual profits in the hundreds of millions that major western corporations would envy. In this particular case, TKL is being sold with its basket of licences which alone should cost hundreds of millions of dollars more, its exclusivity as a existing and the only current nationwide provider should also factor in. Interestingly enough the paltry valuation of TKL at $205m is a slap in the face and an affront to taxpayers who have a stake in TKL by virtue of it being a government owned entity, not forgetting the TKL owned infrastructure that is already in place. Not factored into the equation seems to be the undersea cable which TKL has a key stake in. The sale of TKL to foreigners should not take place as a matter of key national security and interest. Countries such as Canada and the US have well established laws that state that their telecom companies should not be foreign controlled because they understand the implications this has on their sovereignty and interests. In 1999 in part : 24 September 1999 Africa Confidential Vol 40, No, 19 "If the politicians prevail on CCK over the cellular licence, more questions will be raised about the sell-off of the state's land-based telephone network, Telkom Kenya. Continuing delays in its sale due to political interference have lost the government over $300 mn. in revenues, according to industry sources. Kenya's telecommunications sector was valued at some $1.2 billion in 1997 by Rothschilds, the government's then financial advisors on the privatisation, but would be unlikely to fetch much more than $800 mn." ----- Original Message ----- From: Robert Alai Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 4:35 PM Subject: [africa-oped] Telkom Kenya is not this cheap sign petitin......... http://www.petitionspot.com/signature/TELKOMKENYA Dear Members The Kenyan government is in the process of looking for an investor to buy off 40% of Telkom Kenya shares. The current bidders which they say is the highest is giving 5.6Billion Kenya Shillings. This is an amount which we, stakeholders in the IT sector in Kenya feel is less than the amount the corporation can fetch when privatised. This makes us think that the best way the Kenyan government can sell the corporation at the right price is by listing it in NSE. It would be good for the strategic National interest for Telkom Kenya to remain in the hands of Kenyans and only around 8% shares be sold to a foreign investor or a maximum of 10%. Why should we be selling all our state corporations to foreigners. We cannot allow this and must stand up to this. Telkom Kenya is a very vital corporation which must either remain in the hand of Kenyans or be sold to individual of corporate Kenyan investors but not what is currently happening. Why is the government not ready to list telkom Kenya in the bourse? What is the rush to sell to an outsider. We must never allow this. Please click the following link and sign the petition. We must never allow Telkom Kenya to be owned that much by foreigners. 40% is just too much. Please sign the petition http://www.petitionspot.com/signature/TELKOMKENYA . Please dont let your country down. We must never allow Telkom Kenya to go that far at that less amount. Its just too cheap. Robert Alai Onyango IT Stakeholder Kenya On 7/8/07, yamanjanl < yamanjanl(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > BT EMERGES FRONTRUNNER IN RACE TO BUY TELKOM KENYA, ACCORDING TO GOVT > OFFICIAL > > A consortium that includes British Telecoms and Libyan investors has > emerged as the only strong contender to acquire a strategic 40 per > cent shareholding in Telkom Kenya. People close to the matter told > the Business Daily that senior officials from BT and Libyan investors > on Friday met top Treasury and Ministry of Communication officials to > work out the deal's finer details. Treasury estimates the stake to be > worth Sh5.6 billion —meaning that Telkom Kenya is now valued at Sh14 > billion. > > The British firm is said to have tabled a number of proposals, > including a strong financial bid as commitment to finance the > turnaround of Telkom Kenya, in the meeting that ended at 11.30 pm. > Such a high level leak means that the Government is doing its best to > talk up the price that will be paid for Telkom Kenya. > > "The consortium led by BT is the team to beat. They have a credible > technical group and have the finances," an official, who attended the > meeting, said. It is the second time that the Government is trying to > sell a significant portion of its stake in Telkom Kenya, the first > attempt having flopped after bidders placed financial bids that they > ultimately could not back up with real money. > > The Government had this time around included a condition that > required bidders to have an annual revenue of $200 million (Sh14 > billion), more than 500,000 voice subscribers and demonstrated > experience in the deployment of broadband to avoid similar flops. > > In recent months, Libyan firms, loaded with petrodollars, have been > clinching lucrative deals in Kenya mainly on the infrastructure front > including the upgrade of Kenya Petroleum Refineries. This has > cemented close trade ties between Kenya and Libya that was recently > pushed by President Kibaki's official visit to Tripoli. > > The Government intends to sell its 40 per cent stake to a strategic > investor who is expected to come on board before the end of the year. > Analysts say that BT has been desperate to get a foothold in the > lucrative Eastern African market through an acquisition, a pointer > that the Telkom deal would turn their dream true. > > Already, BT is well represented in the rest of the continent with its > regional headquarters in South Africa to the Southern part of the > continent. For the North African market, it has the Libyan office and > the Nigerian office to serve the West African market. > > "Safaricom has shown there is money to be made in this part of the > world and everyone is now looking at getting a share of the market," > James Rege, chairman, Capital Real Time, a telecommunication > consulting firm. > > Safaricom broke its earlier record to emerge as the most profitable > firm in the East Africa posting Sh17.7 billion in profits, an > increase of 39 per cent recorded a year earlier. > > With Telkom already in the wireless voice market through their new > service offering dubbed Telkom Wireless, which is set to be > officially launched this Thursday, this could be big opportunity for > BT to take a stab at a growing market. > > Rege, a former permanent secretary in the information ministry, said > BT looked the most credible firm to clinch the deal should it come > through. This is not the first time the British telecommunications > giant has made a bid at Telkom Kenya. Six years ago it indicated its > interest in acquiring the state firm but it was disqualified during > the preliminaries. > > Other firms that are in the race to buy the stake include Indian > mobile service providers Bharti Airtel, Reliance Communication, Tata > Holdings and Vtel communication, who had won the licence to become > the country's Second National Operator but were disqualified after > failing to raise the required license fee. > > American telecommunication giant AT&T pulled out of the race after > the Government failed to buy into its demand where it indicated it > would only buy a stake in the state firm if they were given a 51 per > cent stake. This, they noted, was the only way they could get a free > hand to turnaround the loss-making company. > > South Africa-based Econet is also making a second attempt to enter > the Kenyan telecommunications industry having won a licence for the > third mobile phone operator that is subject of litigation. The recent > attempt has seen potential bidders demand that the Government > increases the 26 per cent stake it had initially planned to sell for > them to consider the offer. But this has since changed as the stake > to be bought by the strategic partners has been increased to 40 per > cent and the government holding will stand at 49 per cent. > > The remaining 11 per cent will be reserved to be sold to the public > through the Nairobi Stock Exchange. Telkom is currently deemed to be > unable to pass the Capital Market Authority (CMA) listing test. CMA > regulations require that any firm keen on listing at the NSE must > have posted profits for at least three in the five years to the > listing. > > But Telkom Kenya has been making losses for years, weighed down by > huge staffing levels and growing competition from the wireless voice > market. > Figures sent to the potential investors show that Telkom financial > performance has been declining over the last four years. > > Its turnover has been declining at an annual rate of 10.5 per cent > over the last three years as competitors eat into its market share to > settle at Sh16.3 billion in 2006 from Sh20.9 billion in 2003. > > The firm notes that it expects to make a loss of Sh1.18 billion, > which is a reduction from last year's figure of Sh2.7 billion. > While the special shares reserved for the public will be held in > trust by the Government, dividend payouts from Telkom Kenya will > stream straight into the State coffers. > > According to Dr Bitange Ndemo, permanent secretary Ministry of > Information, the revision had been informed by the need to go around > the State Corporation Act in a move that was aimed at making the deal > more suitable to strategic investors. > > Had the strategic investor held a minority holding at 26 per cent and > the Government holding a 64 per cent stake, Telkom Kenya would not > run as a private company, but under the Act which guides the > operation of parastatals. > > At the moment the government is racing to clean Telkom debt ridden > balance sheet as it prepares to bring the strategic partner on board > as well as strike a better deal in the sale of the 40 per cent stake. > The Government has already committed Sh26 billion to fix the pension > and tax arrears with pensions taking Sh10 billion and the remaining > Sh16 billion being taken by Kenya Revenue Authority. 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Moses Geneology
by Alex Gakuru 10 Jul '07

10 Jul '07

This is an interesting one; We are having an argument whether or not Moses was of Kenyan origins! Some say Yes -with Queen of Sheba, General Mathenge, et. al. from next door. The others say "No way" What do you think? Thanks, Alex ____________________________________________________________________________________ Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool. http://autos.yahoo.com/carfinder/

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[Fwd: Satellite Wireless Broadband & Voip Forum 12-13 July 2007]
by alice 09 Jul '07

09 Jul '07

AITEC Africa, in collaboration with leading suppliers of these technologies, is hosting SatWiBB East Africa and the African VoIP Forum to provide marketing and education platforms to promote effective roll-out of satellite and wireless technology throughout Africa. The theme for this year's event is **/" Broadband Bridges Across /****/Africa: First & Last Mile Solutions". /**These conference follow the highly successful WiMAX & CDMA Forum held in Johannesburg in April 2006 (see http://new.aitecafrica.com/WiMAX_CDMA_Forum) and Wireless Broadband East & West Africa in Nairobi and Lagos in December 2006 (see http://new.aitecafrica.com/node/432) **Introduction****** Satellites still provide a communications lifeline for a large proportion of Africa’s internal and external traffic. And wireless broadband technologies are increasingly providing the continent’s intermediate and last mile links. SatWiBB Africa is the first conference to cover both ends of this increasingly integrated and converging communications paradigm. SatWiBB East & West Africa will provide practical business and technology briefings to empower resellers, service providers and users to maximize their returns on the increasing investment that they will be making in satellite and wireless broadband technology over the coming years. By providing a platform for vendors, service providers and users to network and share knowledge, the conference will act as a catalyst to stimulate take-up of the right technologies to multiply connectivity across the region. In addition, to usher in the conference there will be a */Wireless Security Preview Masterclass/* on the 31^st May 2007 to be presented by Maiendra Moodley, Security Advisor, South Africa Reserve Bank (*/attached find his profile/*). **Who is Satellite and Wireless Broadband aimed at?** SatWiBB has several key audiences: * ICT Managers & network administrators in major corporates & public institutions * Telecom Operators: senior managers and planners, engineering managers and staff, network managers * Telecommunication policy-makers & regulators * ISPs & Cyber Cafe operators * NGOs/ Civil society organizations directly involved with connectivity * Media representatives * Senior telecommunication engineering students * Service providers, consultants and suppliers serving the telecommunication industry Regards**** **John Mwangi** Operations Manager In-Sync Ltd Dik Dik Gardens| Kileleshwa PO Box 63103-00619, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254 20 2011233/44 | Tel/Fax: +254 20 4451655 Mobile: +254 721 860 228 | Email: johnm(a)aitecafrica.com <mailto:johnm@aitecafrica.com> Web:www.aitecafrica.com <http://www.aitecafrica.com/>

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EuroAfrica-ICT Workshop: Links (to ppts) and More Info
by Janet Feldman 09 Jul '07

09 Jul '07

http://www.euroafrica-ict.org/awareness_workshops.html The fourth EuroAfrica-ICT awareness workshop will be held on July 26 & 27 at the Hilton Hotel (Nairobi, Kenya). This 2 day event is a key component of the EuroAfrica-ICT initiative since it is aiming at connecting sub-Saharan African and European organisations for ICT partnerships in the framework of the FP7 and to develop scientific and technological cooperation between the two regions. Workshop attendees will be able to: 1) Receive updated information on the EuroAfrica-ICT initiative and the opportunities it offers 2) Collect updated and comprehensive data on the ongoing FP7/ICT call for proposals (for those interested in submitting a project proposal to the EC for funding) 3) Network with their peers in the field. The event will gather the main stakeholders in the field (universities, ICT entrepreneurs, public stakeholders, NGOs, EC representatives, international or regional organisations dealing with ICT, etc.), both from sub-Saharan African and European Union countries, and all interested in Research and Development in ICT or involved in S&T cooperation between the two regions. This workshop is supported by the African e-Development Resource Centre (AeDRC), Kenya, the Science and Technology -Europe Africa Project (ST-EAP) consortium partners, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), South Africa and the African Academy of Sciences (AAS), Kenya. Registrations (attendance is free but pre-registrations are compulsory): http://www.euroafrica-ict.org/awareness_workshops_formulaire.html Agenda: http://www.euroafrica-ict.org/downloads/Awareness_Workshops/Nairobi/Program… You can download from the url listed above, if you have a powerpoint program: Proposal idea template l Expression of interest template Please visit http://www.euroafrica-ict.org/index.html and click on "Awareness Workshops" for the PowerPoint templates and draft agenda. Should you require a template be emailed to you, please do not hesitate to contact me. The deadline for submission of your presentation will be July 12 and should be returned to rnaidoo(a)csir.co.za. Selection will be made on a "first come first serve" basis. Rebecca Naidoo Research & Development Initiatives Coordinator Meraka Institute Ph: +27-12-841 2948 Fax: +27-12-841 4720

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Fw: eLearning Africa 2007 News Service - Post-Conference edition
by Fatma Bashir 09 Jul '07

09 Jul '07

----- Original Message ----- From: newsservice(a)elearning-africa.com To: fbashir(a)cyberschooltech.com Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 5:03 PM Subject: eLearning Africa 2007 News Service - Post-Conference edition To unsubscribe, please scroll to the end of this message. News & Information on the eLearning Africa - eLA conference, an annual event for building eLearning capacities in Africa www.elearning-africa.com Content 1. eLA 2007 Post-Conference Report Online Now 2. What Participants Say About eLearning Africa 2007 3. Ghana to Host eLearning Africa 2008 4. Coming up with Inventive Solutions - Solar PCs in Uganda 5. Progress Towards Development Targets Is Mixed, UN Finds 6. Harambee - Just Get Started! 7. Voices of Africa - Talking about African "Silver Surfers" 8. Shelter for Africa: Establishing a Radio Station for Distant Education 1. eLA 2007 Post-Conference Report Online Now 1406 participants from 88 countries attended eLearning Africa 2007 in Nairobi, Kenya. Over 77% of the participants were from African countries which reflects the vital interest in eLearning on the continent. It became clear that there exist a great diversity of approaches in dealing with the challenges of ICT deployment and education in the different regions. Read the post-conference report for more information ... [more...] 2. What Participants Say About eLearning Africa 2007 The conference was attended by eLearning experts from universities, schools, companies, the health sector, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) engaged in capacity development and education, major development bodies, as well as by government representatives. Each participant arrived with different views, opinions and hopes - we asked some of them during the conference about their first and spontaneous impressions... [more...] 3. Ghana to Host eLearning Africa 2008 Ghana has made good progress in preparing the ground for further proceedings in eLearning, and eLearning Africa takes great pride in the country's willingness to host the next edition of the Conference in 2008. Delighted with the result of eLearning Africa 2007, Ghanaian presenters like Daniel Nettey, International Institute for Information Technology (INIIT), have already signalled their enthusiasm in contributing to the upcoming event: "eLearning Africa 2007 has been a step in the right direction for Africa. Keep up the good work, and you can count on my team anytime to assist in any way to bring ICT to a complete realization in the African continent." eLearning Africa will convene again from May 28 - 30 2008 in Accra, Ghana, under the patronage of the Ghanaian Ministry of Education, Science and Sports. [more...] 4. Coming up with Inventive Solutions - Solar PCs in Uganda Thinking about the hardships many African PC users have to face, Uganda's ICT State Minister John Nsambu and his partners have been seeking inventive and sustainable solutions that go beyond merely buying expensive equipment. eLA editor Nina Wittrock asked him about his activities in the fields of cheap and energy saving PCs, as well as his ideas concerning Uganda's overall access to ICT technology. [more...] 5. Progress Towards Development Targets Is Mixed, UN Finds Halfway to the 2015 deadline, there has been clear progress towards implementing the Millennium Development Goals, a set of global commitments to lift millions of people out of extreme poverty. However, their overall success is still far from assured, a progress report by the United Nations has found. [more...] 6. Harambee - Just Get Started! In Kiswahili, Harambee means "Let's all pull together!" It was Kenya's first President, Jomo Kenyatta, who introduced an informal self-help movement based on this concept. His shouts of 'haaa-ramm-bee' motivated many people to undertake community action. eLearning Africa 2007 wanted to continue with the original idea - to provide conference attendants with a flexible, interesting, and hassle-free platform to get things started. [more...] 7. Voices of Africa - Talking about African "Silver Surfers" Abishag W. Waugombe, a retired Kenyan teacher, knows a lot about the needs and necessities of the elderly people in her community. Long committed to community work, she and her friends have made use of the Internet in a rather unique way. eLA's Nina Wittrock spoke with Ms. Waugombe about her experience and future plans regarding eLearning, story telling, and the delivery of cultural memory. [more...] 8. Shelter for Africa: Establishing a Radio Station for Distant Education Shelter for Africa, situated in Hamburg, Germany, is a non-government organisation that carries out non-profit projects for the people of the Republic of Sierra Leone in West Africa. The foundation is currently in the process of establishing a new radio station in Freetown - 'Culture Radio' - to provide distance education programmes for people who would otherwise not be able to receive educational support. Young girls and boys without schools education and their families are addressed, as well as school dropouts and young illiterate adults. [more...] ==================================== Please send any feedback, comments or suggestions to the eLearning Africa newsletter team at press-service(a)icwe.net. For more information, please contact: ICWE GmbH Leibnizstrasse 32 D - 10625 Berlin Tel.: +49 (0)30 310 18 180 Fax: +49 (0)30 324 98 33 www.icwe.net, www.elearning-africa.com E-Mail: info(a)elearning-africa.com ==================================== Click here to unsubscribe or to change your settings. ---------------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. --------------------------------------------- "easy access to the world"

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ICT-Enabled Entrepreneurship - Seminar
by Rebecca Wanjiku 09 Jul '07

09 Jul '07

Hi! You are invited to this very useful Seminar on Entrepreneurship & SME Development. Please see attachments. Best, Amadi ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ www.africasbraingain.org : abg(a)africasbraingain.org ~~~~~~ ... putting Africa on the path to development is tough but it is also our responsibility ... ~~~~~~ --- Submitted by: namadi(a)africasbraingain.org 2007-07-09 06:07:09 EDT4 (Please reply to original submitter for private communication) --- You are currently subscribed to kiplist-cl as: [rebeccawanjiku(a)yahoo.com] To unsubscribe, forward this message to leave-kiplist-cl-102279M(a)lyris.idrc.ca Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more.

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jwalu@yahoo.com has sent you an article from PCWorld.com
by jwalu＠yahoo.com 09 Jul '07

09 Jul '07

This story, which was originally posted at PCWorld.com, has been recommended to you by jwalu(a)yahoo.com. Belgian ISP Held Responsible for File Sharing Belgian court has ruled that an ISP is responsible for blocking illegal file sharing on its network, could set precedent. The complete story can be found here: http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,134159/article.html We hope you will find this story interesting and informative. PC World, an IDG publication, has been providing independent, unbiased, reviews, news, and information about technology since 1983.

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BT EMERGES FRONTRUNNER IN RACE TO BUY TELKOM KENYA, ACCORDING TO GOVT, OFFICIAL
by alice 09 Jul '07

09 Jul '07

BT EMERGES FRONTRUNNER IN RACE TO BUY TELKOM KENYA, ACCORDING TO GOVT OFFICIAL A consortium that includes British Telecoms and Libyan investors has emerged as the only strong contender to acquire a strategic 40 per cent shareholding in Telkom Kenya. People close to the matter told the Business Daily that senior officials from BT and Libyan investors on Friday met top Treasury and Ministry of Communication officials to work out the deal's finer details. Treasury estimates the stake to be worth Sh5.6 billion —meaning that Telkom Kenya is now valued at Sh14 billion. The British firm is said to have tabled a number of proposals, including a strong financial bid as commitment to finance the turnaround of Telkom Kenya, in the meeting that ended at 11.30 pm. Such a high level leak means that the Government is doing its best to talk up the price that will be paid for Telkom Kenya. "The consortium led by BT is the team to beat. They have a credible technical group and have the finances," an official, who attended the meeting, said. It is the second time that the Government is trying to sell a significant portion of its stake in Telkom Kenya, the first attempt having flopped after bidders placed financial bids that they ultimately could not back up with real money. The Government had this time around included a condition that required bidders to have an annual revenue of $200 million (Sh14 billion), more than 500,000 voice subscribers and demonstrated experience in the deployment of broadband to avoid similar flops. In recent months, Libyan firms, loaded with petrodollars, have been clinching lucrative deals in Kenya mainly on the infrastructure front including the upgrade of Kenya Petroleum Refineries. This has cemented close trade ties between Kenya and Libya that was recently pushed by President Kibaki's official visit to Tripoli. The Government intends to sell its 40 per cent stake to a strategic investor who is expected to come on board before the end of the year. Analysts say that BT has been desperate to get a foothold in the lucrative Eastern African market through an acquisition, a pointer that the Telkom deal would turn their dream true. Already, BT is well represented in the rest of the continent with its regional headquarters in South Africa to the Southern part of the continent. For the North African market, it has the Libyan office and the Nigerian office to serve the West African market. "Safaricom has shown there is money to be made in this part of the world and everyone is now looking at getting a share of the market," James Rege, chairman, Capital Real Time, a telecommunication consulting firm. Safaricom broke its earlier record to emerge as the most profitable firm in the East Africa posting Sh17.7 billion in profits, an increase of 39 per cent recorded a year earlier. With Telkom already in the wireless voice market through their new service offering dubbed Telkom Wireless, which is set to be officially launched this Thursday, this could be big opportunity for BT to take a stab at a growing market. Rege, a former permanent secretary in the information ministry, said BT looked the most credible firm to clinch the deal should it come through. This is not the first time the British telecommunications giant has made a bid at Telkom Kenya. Six years ago it indicated its interest in acquiring the state firm but it was disqualified during the preliminaries. Other firms that are in the race to buy the stake include Indian mobile service providers Bharti Airtel, Reliance Communication, Tata Holdings and Vtel communication, who had won the licence to become the country's Second National Operator but were disqualified after failing to raise the required license fee. American telecommunication giant AT&T pulled out of the race after the Government failed to buy into its demand where it indicated it would only buy a stake in the state firm if they were given a 51 per cent stake. This, they noted, was the only way they could get a free hand to turnaround the loss-making company. South Africa-based Econet is also making a second attempt to enter the Kenyan telecommunications industry having won a licence for the third mobile phone operator that is subject of litigation. The recent attempt has seen potential bidders demand that the Government increases the 26 per cent stake it had initially planned to sell for them to consider the offer. But this has since changed as the stake to be bought by the strategic partners has been increased to 40 per cent and the government holding will stand at 49 per cent. The remaining 11 per cent will be reserved to be sold to the public through the Nairobi Stock Exchange. Telkom is currently deemed to be unable to pass the Capital Market Authority (CMA) listing test. CMA regulations require that any firm keen on listing at the NSE must have posted profits for at least three in the five years to the listing. But Telkom Kenya has been making losses for years, weighed down by huge staffing levels and growing competition from the wireless voice market. Figures sent to the potential investors show that Telkom financial performance has been declining over the last four years. Its turnover has been declining at an annual rate of 10.5 per cent over the last three years as competitors eat into its market share to settle at Sh16.3 billion in 2006 from Sh20.9 billion in 2003. The firm notes that it expects to make a loss of Sh1.18 billion, which is a reduction from last year's figure of Sh2.7 billion. While the special shares reserved for the public will be held in trust by the Government, dividend payouts from Telkom Kenya will stream straight into the State coffers. According to Dr Bitange Ndemo, permanent secretary Ministry of Information, the revision had been informed by the need to go around the State Corporation Act in a move that was aimed at making the deal more suitable to strategic investors. Had the strategic investor held a minority holding at 26 per cent and the Government holding a 64 per cent stake, Telkom Kenya would not run as a private company, but under the Act which guides the operation of parastatals. At the moment the government is racing to clean Telkom debt ridden balance sheet as it prepares to bring the strategic partner on board as well as strike a better deal in the sale of the 40 per cent stake. The Government has already committed Sh26 billion to fix the pension and tax arrears with pensions taking Sh10 billion and the remaining Sh16 billion being taken by Kenya Revenue Authority. To keep the state firm afloat, the firm is set to complete a massive staff layoff that will reduce its work force to 3, 200 members down from 17, 000 by the end of August. According to Permanent Secretary Bitange Ndemo, BT have also expressed interest in investing in the TEAMS fibre project. (SOURCE: Telegeography)

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EuroAfrica-ICT Workshop: Response by JULY 12th (for meeting in Nairobi)
by Janet Feldman 08 Jul '07

08 Jul '07

From:Rebecca Naidoo <RNaidoo(a)csir.co.za> To: Subject: Registration: EuroAfrica-ICT Workshop Attachments: Template_EoI_Kenya.ppt Template_Proposal_Idea_Kenya.ppt Template_Open Consultation.doc ** High Priority ** Thank you for your interest in the EuroAfrica-ICT (START) initiative. Kindly confirm your participation in the Awareness Workshop to be held in Nairobi at the Hilton Hotel by return email. This confirmation assists us in determining our numbers in preparation for the workshop. In order to facilitate contacts between European and sub-Saharan African organisations interested in the development of cooperation projects in the ICT field, you are invited to present a Proposal Idea (10 min on an ICT project idea you or your organisation may have) at the workshop or an Expression of Interest (10 min about your organisation, expertise, experience, etc) . Please visit http://www.euroafrica-ict.org/index.html for the PowerPoint templates and draft agenda. Should you require a template be emailed to you, please do not hesitate to contact me. The deadline for submission of your presentation will be July 12 and should be returned to rnaidoo(a)csir.co.za. Selection will be made on a "first come first serve" basis. Attendance at the workshop is free and participants will need to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements if required. Should you wish to stay at the Hilton hotel, a negotiated rate at US $90 has been secured for workshop participants. Hotel details are: Contact person: Caroline Owira Hilton Hotel Mama Ngina Street; Nairobi, Kenya 00100 Tel: +254-20-250000 Fax: +254-20-226477 E-mail: caroline.owira(a)hilton.com Website: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=NBOHIT We also ask that you take a few minutes to complete the attached Open Consultation questionnaire. The purpose of this questionnaire is to take into consideration the experience, visions and suggestions of the European and sub-Saharan African ICT communities at large. The input received will form part of the document EU-Africa S&T Cooperation on ICT under FP7 - Status & Perspectives to be presented to the European Commission as a manifest. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any queries, We look forward to meeting you in Nairobi, With thanks, Rebecca Naidoo Research & Development Initiatives Coordinator Meraka Institute Ph: +27-12-841 2948 Fax: +27-12-841 4720 "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~Margaret Mead~

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Fwd: Parliament-in-a-box
by Alex Gakuru 08 Jul '07

08 Jul '07

Wish List! Parliament-in-a-box Have a look at www.bungeni.org and www.parliaments.info On 7/6/07, Frederick Noronha [à¥à¤°à¥à¤¦à¤°à¤¿à¤ à¤¨à¥à¤°à¥à¤¨à¤¯à¤¾] <fred(a)bytesforall.org> wrote: Basically, a whole lot of office tools that make governance accountable to the citizen. Easy-to-create websites for so many departments (opensourcecms.com is a good source). How to place online the tonnes of parliamentary information that is churned out, but seldom reaches the commonperson. All those PDF and other tools for sharing information. I think parliamentary officials need to think of transparency above every thing else. Many of us have 'representative' types of democracies, following the Westminister model,because it was British colonialism that ruled our countries. There is the assumption that the citizen would vote for his or her representative, once every five years or whatever. And the rep would then represent the citizen. What happens when the citizen doesn't have a clue as to what the representative is doing in his or her name? This may be on account of wider problems like illiteracy. Or the lack of transparency, disinterest, and the fact that the poor (the largest section in many of our countries) are too busy struggling with their lives to be able to focus on such esoteric matters. We need to look at how free software can make a real difference here. I guess it would be a mix of many existing solutions, from diverse fields. FN/ Goa, India On 06/07/07, Cecilia Matanga <cmatanga(a)sadcpf.org <cmatanga%40sadcpf.org>> wrote: We are planning a FOSS workshop for IT staff of Parliament and was just wondering what sort of tools are available and could be included in a Parliament-in-a- box. Also if someone has had training for Parliaments, could they share their training programme and materials with me. Regards, Cecilia Matanga ICT Officer SADC Parliamentary Forum ____________________________________________________________________________________ Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail Q&A for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396546091

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Fwd: Kenya Communications Bill (ICT Bill)
by Alex Gakuru 06 Jul '07

06 Jul '07

To: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications Teleposta Towers Nairobi Re: Invitation to one day meeting at Safari Park Hotel on 16th July 2007; stakeholder and consumer reactions Dear Dr. Bitange Ndemo, I confirm attendance representing the ICT Consumer Consumers Association of Kenya and if allowed make a short presentation. Our consumer welfare society's vision is "enlightened consumer enjoying high quality and best priced ICT Services". By participating we foresee an opportunity to strengthen and enhance consumer protection along National ICT Policy provisions. Clause 9.6 Role of Consumers and Users Consumers and users will be expected to participate in ensuring: (a) Universal Access and afforadbility of ICT services (b) Quality of service is maintained (c) Continued review of Government policy in accordance with technological and consumer trends We appreciate this opportunity to play our meaningful role in Kenya's liberalised, self-regulatory industry environment. Sincerely, Alex Gakuru Chairman, ICT Consumers Association of Kenya --- bitange(a)jambo.co.ke wrote: > Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2007 09:15:13 +0300 (EAT) > From: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke > Subject: [kictanet] Kenya Communications Bill (ICT > Bill) > CC: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > To: alex.gakuru(a)yahoo.com > > Dear All, > The Kenya Communications (Amendment) Bill (to be > ammended to amended as > "Information and Communication Bill") went through > the first reading on > Wednesday 4th July 2007 (Media gave it a blackout). > As I promised, we > shall have one last meeting to incorporate things we > may have left out in > our earlier engagements. We shall therefore have a > one day meeting at > Safari Park Hotel on 16th July 2007 to get > stakeholder and consumer > reactions. I have also invited members of the > Energy and Communications > Committee of Parliament. Please confirm your > attendance via > info(a)information.go.ke. Your presence will be > highly appreciated. > > Wishing you a great day. > > > Regards > > > Bitange Ndemo. > > > > > ---------------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > --------------------------------------------- > "easy access to the world" > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: alex.gakuru(a)yahoo.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/alex.gakuru%40yahoo.com > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. http://farechase.yahoo.com/

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workshop on KCA bill
by Rebecca Wanjiku 06 Jul '07

06 Jul '07

KICTANet is organising a workshop to discuss the KCA bill which went through first reading last week, buried under the huge debate surrounding the media bill, KCA may go through un noticed. industry stakeholders should voice their concerns before committee stage so that changes can be incorporated it may be a ploy to push the KCA under the radar and engage every one in the media debate, then before you know it, KCA is law..... if you have any issues to raise, please share them, regards Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool.

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parliament to incorporate changes at comm. stage
by Rebecca Wanjiku 06 Jul '07

06 Jul '07

threatened with a lawsuit and with legislators making all the noises, the government yesterday pledged to incorporate changes to the media bill at committee stage. there was a live debate on whether the bill is meant to gag the media or not. it seems that with some pressure, something can be done regards Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more.

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Just Google....
by John Walubengo 05 Jul '07

05 Jul '07

I always have this (addictive?) habit of googling my name...I have to keep monitoring my digital reputation. So here is what I found out about myself after googling. http://www.diplomacy.edu/ig/Activities/display.asp?Topic=JWalubengo%20IGF%2… or http://www.diplomacy.edu/IG/ Not bad so far. I met a friend who once told me she googled her name and discovered she was listed on a "lonely hearts" website, complete with her snap and CV and yet she could not recall being lonely :(. So make sure u google your name tonite... walu. nb: Mucheru, u will owe me a big one for this free commercial :). ____________________________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC

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Looking for web designers/content managers
by Carole K 05 Jul '07

05 Jul '07

Hello All, This discussion forum is very lively. Keep it up guys. Afew months ago i knew very little about ICT but now I am well informed. Thank you Alex Gakuru and team. My name is Carole Kimutai, I am a journalist - writer/editor. I was the former editor of Sokoni magazine (MSK) and Petroleum Insight Magazine (PIEA). I am currently writing for various publications in Kenya and abroad - http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/410/16/15854.html I am looking for web designers or people who can manage content electronically. Kindly get in touch with me on this address or call me on 0722 560 241. PS: Anyone with news items/articles or story ideas please share it with me Nice evening! CK On 7/5/07, Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Bravo! - what a delightful deed saving us envisaged set-up headaches. > > Please convey very special thanks to Google. > > On 7/5/07, mucheru(a)wananchi.com <mucheru(a)wananchi.com> wrote: > > > > Hi Alex, > > > > You may not be aware, but Google is setting up shop and we already > provide > > free hosting services for anyone with a domain. This means not only can > > you get a free website hosted, but that you can also add mail for all > > users, branded under your domain etc .... Many people in Kenya are > already > > using the service. > > > > We intend to peer at the KIXP this means the quality of service will be > > great and you don't have to pay for International bandwidth! We are > local! > > > > Try it out and see > > > > http://www.google.com/a or http://www.google.co.ke/a - even better, here > > you will see the wealth of services we provide. > > > > Sorry to shamelessly plug Google here - The service is free so maybe am > > allowed. > > > > Sorry guys > > > > Joe Mucheru > > > > > > > Nothing frustrates small business than "simple" > > > websites design and hosting services. Turning to ISPs > > > they are told hosting are "valueadd services" only > > > offer "bundled" with other products. Many thus never > > > go online. > > > > > > Who is interested in partnering on "community > > > servers"? If we get a sufficient number we could > > > approach e.g. WB TCIP/RCIP, etc. give business case > > > maybe get a share of those ears-boggling billions > > > flying about in the media to setup server warehouse. > > > Michuki Mwangi shareholder No. 2, Walu 3? > > > > > > Could write a tight business case,other takers?(Before > > > moderator *bans* me for starting a local,non-Barb > > > hosting business online...). Unless we sort this out, > > > looks like they may never. > > > > > > > > > --- Michuki Mwangi <michuki(a)kenic.or.ke> wrote: > > > > > >> > > >> > > >> mucheru(a)wananchi.com wrote: > > >> > Walu/Alex, > > >> > > > >> > I the issue is not with CCK. They contracted local > > >> providers to provide > > >> > services here are the results .... I think the > > >> regulator did the right > > >> > thing. > > >> > > > >> > > >> And its worth noting that CCK is not the only > > >> victim, i could point to > > >> quite a number of other sites that face similar > > >> predicaments which boils > > >> down to cost of hosting. > > >> > > >> For there to be a shift in preference there are two > > >> things that need to > > >> happen > > >> > > >> 1) Affordable collocation/data center facilities > > >> need to be built ASAP. > > >> 2) International fiber. > > >> > > >> There are good 'signs' on point 2, however more > > >> could be done on point > > >> 1. After all land along Mombasa road is still within > > >> reach of most. > > >> > > >> > > >> Walu - your pension may tripple as a result :) > > >> > > >> Regards, > > >> > > >> -- > > >> Michuki Mwangi > > >> KENIC > > >> _______________________________________________ > > >> ke-internetusers mailing list > > >> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > > >> > > > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > > > Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search > > > that gives answers, not web links. > > > http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > ke-internetusers mailing list > > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > > > > > -- > website: http://www.billowsbpo.co.ke/ > _______________________________________________ > ke-internetusers mailing list > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > >

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[Fwd: [DigAfrica] Access Kenya buys Internet firm]
by alice 05 Jul '07

05 Jul '07

Access Kenya buys Internet firm Story by NATION Reporter and REUTERS Publication Date: 7/5/2007 AccessKenya Group yesterday announced the acquisition of a broadband leased line Internet Service Provider, Todays Online, subject to approval from the Monopolies Commission. Todays Online's acquisition, marks a significant step for the company which listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange early last month. The Managing Director of the Group, Mr Jonathan Somen, said that the purchase clearly showed the market that the company was keen to invest funds raised from the IPO. "Unlike many previous IPOs, AccessKenya Group went public to raise capital to fund our expansion, and we had specifically told the market that making acquisitions would be an important part of our strategy," commented Jonathan Somen, Managing Director of the Group. Milton Njanja, Managing Director of Today's Online commented further: " Following discussions with AccessKenya, the Board of Todays felt that the interests of our customers would be best served by transferring their connections to AccessKenya's network, giving them access to better speeds and higher value for money." As part of the transaction, Todays' Online, will work with AccessKenya to migrate the customers onto the AccessKenya Group's network. Todays' Online will also continue to sell internet services for AccessKenya for at least the next nine months as agents. The exact value of the transaction consisted of an initial undisclosed fee and a future payment based on the successful migration of the customer base to AccessKenya's network. In the financial markets, the Kenya shilling weakened against the US dollar in the week, dragged down by dollar demand from corporates and bank players squaring their positions, dealers said. The local unit traded at Sh66.70/80 to the dollar, compared with last Wednesday's close of Sh66.20/30. "There was a lot of dollar demand towards the end of last month as, which seems to have spilled over to this week. This made the shilling to lose almost 40 cents," said Jeremiah Kendagor, head of foreign exchange at the Kenya Commercial Bank. "Basically it was from corporates and there was also squaring off by interbank players," he added. <http://www.nationmedia.com/dailynation/nmgcontententry.asp?> __,_._,___

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FOIA- the most important law for openness and transparency in government.
by Alex Gakuru 05 Jul '07

05 Jul '07

[Business Daily] "Treasury opens lid on secrecy in military purchase contracts" Written by Steve Mbogo 05-July-2007: The Kenya military machine will undergo a radical shake-up that will see the the veil of secrecy lifted on its multi-million shilling procurement deals, that have sometimes been labelled as classified. Officials at the Treasury told the Business Daily that discussions are going on with the military to work out how the latter can increase its level of accountability in its defence procurement to the public. In the more strategic procurement that could legitimately be classified as official secrets, the Treasury seems to favour a plan where a Parliamentary committee would have an oversight role without compromising national security. For many years the Kenya military, the Police and the intelligence services have been bogged down by single-sourced secret purchases that have often turned into shaddy deals between politicians, high ranking government officials and briefcase contractors.... ...Mr Mwaimu Mati, the head of Mars Group Kenya, said security related procurement should not be left to the absolute discretion of the military or the Executive. We have elected MPs who can be trusted with the responsibility of scrutinizing security procurement and budgets. This conforms to our Constitution which requires that the security forces be subject to civilian control, said Mati. It is unlikely that exposing procurement of security items to public scrutiny will compromise national security, in view of the massive information brought to the public domain by the internet. http://www.bdafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1794&Item… --------- [WIRED] Bittersweet Sunshine: Four Decades of FOIA Wins and Losses Ryan Singel, 04 July 2007 U.S. government documents used to be considered secret unless individual agencies decided to release them. But on July 4, 1966, that presumption was inverted when the Freedom of Information Act was signed into law, declaring that in a government of, by and for the people, government records must be released to the public upon request, unless those records meet a handful of defined exemptions. Over the last four decades, FOIA (pronounced "foy-ya") has become one of the most important laws creating openness and transparency in government. It's a key tool for journalists and nonprofit groups investigating the workings of the federal government. It has been used to reveal the FBI's Vietnam-era surveillance of American dissidents, CIA drug experiments on American citizens, and government inspectors turning a blind eye to the sale of contaminated meat, among many other things. But as a just-released report from the National Security Archive showed, bureaucracies still resist the law's openness imperative. They will ignore requests, take decades to process them or redact embarrassing information. A bill that would penalize agencies for foot-dragging was set to be voted on earlier this year by the full Senate, but was stalled by Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Arizona), who put a secret hold on the bill. There will be no progress until he removes the hold. Despite these obstacles, persistent reporters and public-interest organizations have been able to crack the veil of secrecy that bureaucrats and politicians use to hide their motivations and machinations. In honor of the law's 41st birthday, Wired News presents five of the best technology-focused FOIA wins and five that are still outstanding. Top Five Technology and Civil Liberties Sunshine Requests [1.] Carnivore Documents: In the 1990s, the FBI developed software, dubbed Carnivore, that was installed at internet service providers[ISPs] to track what targeted individuals did online. Though the FBI claimed Carnivore was not an untargeted dragnet, the Electronic Privacy Information Center, or EPIC, pried documents loose from the FBI showing the software was capable of capturing all traffic across a server, and that the software was not as accurate in practice as the FBI claimed. Little is known about successors to Carnivore, but ISPs have been configuring their networks to make them surveillance-friendly. [2.]Airline Data Dumps and No-Fly Lists: EPIC filed a file cabinet full of sunshine requests to learn more about terrorist watch lists and post-9/11 airline data dumps to the government. Highlights included proof that Northwest Airlines turned over data to the government despite public statements to the contrary. Also revealed were no-fly-list mismatches, including a long-running screwup that snagged one of the nation's most high-profile nuns, who was only cleared for flying after her boss called presidential adviser Karl Rove. [3.]Mercury Contamination in Fish: Successive sunshine requests by environmental activists revealed that certain fish, including popular canned albacore tuna, contained higher levels of mercury than the government had previously acknowledged. While canned tuna was never put on the list of fish that pregnant women should avoid, the data has proved important in an ongoing debate about the risks of eating seafood. [4.] Domestic Military Spy Databases: The American Civil Liberties Union successfully uncovered a Department of Defense database, dubbed Talon, that was supposed to include reports on terrorist threats to military bases in the United States. Instead, the secret database soon became filled with reports on legitimate antiwar protesters whose activities were protected under the First Amendment. The program was shuttered following the ensuing publicity, but the full extent of the spying is unknown since the Pentagon deleted many of the records before an audit was complete. [5.] Encryption Wars: Though it may seem like ancient history to some, civil liberties groups spent much of the 1990s fighting the government over encryption, which had previously been used almost exclusively by secret government agencies and the military. The government claimed that any public use of encryption, including such now-commonplace standards used to secure online purchases and banking, needed to have a backdoor for law enforcement. FOIA requests revealed that the government knew its proposals were flawed. It also showed the government intended to use requirements that digital telephone switches must be wiretap-friendly as a way to force encryption products to have backdoors. The government eventually lost "the war," and encryption now helps lock down internet e-mail, online purchases and commercial DVDs, though few use encrypted e-mail. Five Unanswered Technology and Civil Liberties FOIA Requests [1.] Warrantless Wiretapping Documents: A wide array of media and activist groups are attempting to get information on the government's warrant-free spying on Americans' phone and e-mail communications. So far, none have succeeded, though a Senate committee has just subpoenaed the Bush administration for some of the sought-after documents. [2.] Automated Targeting System: For years, the Department of Homeland Security has been assigning threat levels to individual foreigners and citizens alike as they enter and leave the country. However, little is known about the algorithms or data used. So far, Homeland Security has failed to release documents in response to open-government requests. [3.] Total Information Awareness Program: Nearly four years ago, Wired News filed a request for documents about the testing and privacy protections of a program intended to sift through a massive database of Americans' private lives in order to find terrorists. Instead of filling the request, Darpa, the Pentagon's advanced research arm, looked into this reporter's prior stories and questioned his motives. [4.] Patriot Act Abuse Documents and Telecom Contracts: In March, an internal Justice Department report found the FBI had massively misused a key Patriot Act power that allows investigators to get financial and communication records on anyone relevant to an investigation without getting a judge's approval. The FBI also inked secret contracts with three large telecommunications companies to speed up the process. A judge recently ruled that the agency will begin releasing 2,500 pages a month starting July 5 to the Electronic Frontier Foundation. [5.] FBI's Investigative Data Warehouse: Post-9/11, the FBI created a massive search engine that indexes a bunch of different bureau databases, including investigative files and phone records obtained through the above Patriot Act abuse. Little is known of the technology, which a representative compared to Google's, or the scope of the databases searched. Wired News and the Electronic Frontier Foundation have each filed sunshine requests. http://www.wired.com/politics/onlinerights/news/2007/07/sunshinelawat40 -- ____________________________________________________________________________________ Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail Q&A for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396546091

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FW: {EuroAfrica-ICT} - Awareness workshops, Kenya and Ghana, July / Last chance to register
by Harry Hare 04 Jul '07

04 Jul '07

Thought this would interest some of you. Kindest regards Harry _____ From: EuroAfrica-ICT workshops [mailto:awareness_workshops@euroafrica-ict.org] Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 3:27 PM To: EU-Africa S&T Cooperation Subject: {EuroAfrica-ICT} - Awareness workshops, Kenya and Ghana, July / Last chance to register Dear colleagues, As you probably already know, the EuroAfrica-ICT initiative is organising its third and fourth awareness workshops respectively in Ghana and Kenya in July in order to promote and facilitate the involvement of sub-Saharan African organisations in the ICT field within the 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development of the European Commission. By attending one of these workshops you will: :: Learn about the European Commission (EC) research funding programme in the ICT field (FP7) :: Learn about the EuroAfrica-ICT initiative: objectives and activities :: Be able to present your ideas of EU-Africa S&T cooperation projects in the ICT field :: Be able to introduce yourself: your organisation, your expertise, your experience :: Network with EC representatives, the EuroAfrica-ICT team and the most advanced local organisations active in the ICT field Accra, Ghana :: Date: July 20 & 21 :: Venue: Coconut Grove Regency Hotel :: Location: Accra, Ghana :: Organiser: PIWA (Panos Institute West Africa), Senegal :: Supported by: the African Network Operators Group (AFNOG), Ghana / Busy Internet, Ghana Nairobi, Kenya :: Date: July 26 & 27 :: Venue: Hilton Hotel :: Location: Nairobi, Kenya :: Organiser: The Meraka Institute of the CSIR, South Africa :: Supported by: the African eDevelopment Resource Centre (AeRC), Kenya / the ST-EAP consortium members: the African Academy of Sciences (AAS, Kenya) and the CSIR (South Africa) If you have not registered yet, register asap through <http://www.euroafrica-ict.org/awareness_workshops.html>. Important notice Participants in the workshop can submit Expression of Interest (EoI) or Proposal Ideas (PI). Templates are available at <http://www.euroafrica-ict.org/awareness_workshops.html>. :: EoI in Euro-Africa S&T cooperation on ICTs: if your presentation is selected by the organisers you will have the opportunity to present to the workshop audience your expertise and experience in the field (in the perspective of being selected by a Euro-Africa consortium) :: PI: if your presentation is selected you will have the opportunity to present to the audience the idea you have in mind in terms of proposal project to be submitted to the EC. :: Deadline to submit EoI and PI: July 10 To be noted :: Given time constraints and the limited number of seats, we warmly thank you in advance to register before July 10 :: Admission to the workshops is free but pre-registrations are compulsory :: Accommodation and travel expenses are the responsibility of the participants Do not hesitate to disseminate this information to your colleagues/contacts. We are looking forward to meeting you soon, With very best regards, The EuroAfrica-ICT Team <awareness_workshops(a)EuroAfrica-ICT.org> <http://www.EuroAfrica-ICT.org> --- START (also called the EuroAfrica-ICT initiative) is a project supported by the European Commission through its IST programme. The project is implemented by a consortium led by Sigma Consultants, specialised - through its Orionis division - in support services devoted to S&T international cooperation in the ICT field. The consortium includes two key African institutes specialising in the ICT field, the Meraka Institute of the CSIR (South Africa) and the Panos Institute West Africa (Senegal). This email was brought to you as we felt its content would be of interest to you. However, if you would prefer not to receive such information, please reply to this email with "remove" as a subject and we will take care to cease communication immediately. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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more on the cable
by Rebecca Wanjiku 04 Jul '07

04 Jul '07

Private sector begins mapping for seabed cable Lesley Stones http://www.businessday.co.za/articles/technology.aspx?ID=BD4A503649 WHILE progress on a government-backed undersea cable to boost Africa's bandwidth remains embroiled in political bickering, private investors constructing a rival cable have begun mapping out the ocean bed ready to start installation. Work has begun on the Seacom cable connecting SA to Mozambique, Madagascar, Tanzania and Kenya. It will then be linked to global networks in India, the Middle East and Europe. The marine surveying is being carried out by Tyco Telecommunications, a pioneer in undersea communications technology that has designed and installed more than 80 undersea systems. Tyco's survey vessel, the Fugro Gauss, arrived in Durban on June 17 and was due to set off yesterday to begin assessing the 13000km route along the east coast of Africa. The $300m project is being led by Herakles Telecom, but its vice- president, Brian Herlihy, has declined to identify other private investors backing the venture. "The arrival of the Fugro Gauss in the Durban harbour to start the marine survey, which precedes the construction of the Seacom cable, is a reassurance to the African communities which we serve of our commitment to construction deadlines," said Herlihy. Seacom's fibreoptic link is due to go live early in 2009 and promises cheap, high-capacity bandwidth for national carriers, broadcasters, and education and research networks. "East and South African user demand for international bandwidth, whether for business, institution or individual use, has greatly surpassed the existing supply," said Herlihy. "Seacom, as an international submarine cable system, will provide significant supply at affordable prices. "The system will deliver infrastructure support for the growth of the information and communication technology sector, in particular business process outsourcing, call centres, pharmaceutical research industries and education networks." The Indian Ocean's African seabed is the only one in the world without a fibreoptic cable, forcing Africa to rely heavily on expensive satellite links and to route calls between neighbouring countries via Europe. Earlier this year, Associated Press quoted Herlihy as saying: "We think that the high price of satellite communication is creating an artificially low demand market and, because of that, we think there is pent-up demand." Less progress has been made with the East African Submarine System (Eassy), a 9900km fibreoptic line supposed to link SA to Sudan. Last week, Parliament ratified the broadband protocol of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (Nepad), effectively imposing political power over the Eassy project, even though the $300m cable is being funded by the private sector. The Democratic Alliance voted against ratification, with spokeswoman Dene Smuts opposing the move to hijack Eassy and fold it into the Nepad initiative. This will give the government representatives a golden share and veto rights. The Eassy project has been held up since 2002 by wrangling over its funding and ownership, and by political intervention to make sure its bandwidth is not kept artificially expensive by the telecom operators investing in it. -- Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell.

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Questions??
by Alex Gakuru 03 Jul '07

03 Jul '07

[Huh! More deals when Kenyans have the money to pay twice the value of Telkom's 14 billion worth. Logic would have expected they be given the first option to buy Telkom, sack political appointees that have run it down and return excellent profits using cheap mobile CDMA than Safaricom subsidiary. BTW: How does Safaricom take billions to its ghost shareholders? Curious deals coming at election years, Who knows maybe they privatised the government a long time ago? Perhaps also to expect more bizzareness on "Rural Connectivity" because it sounds "government caring"?] ---- [Business Daily] "BT emerges frontrunner in race to buy Telkom" 03-July-2007: Written by Michael Omondi People close to the matter told the Business Daily that senior officials from BT and Libyan investors on Friday met top Treasury and Ministry of Communication officials to work out the deals finer details. Treasury estimates the stake to be worth Sh5.6 billion meaning that Telkom Kenya is now valued at Sh14 billion. <http://www.bdafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1749&Item…> ----- "Success of KenGen IPO boost to capital markets" By KARIUKI NDUNGU The Ken-Gen initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by more than Sh18.2 billion, the government said last week. The IPO, which has ignited Kenyas capital markets, will somewhat disappoint thousands of investors who will have their money refunded. The government was expecting to raise Sh7.8 billion, but Kenyans proved that they had what it takes to raise equity and offered the government more than what it bargained for. ...... The response to the IPO was overwhelming, attracting an estimated 280,000 applications representing more than Sh2 billion shares worth an estimated Sh26 billion as per the data processed to date.... http://www.timesnews.co.ke/02may06/business/buns2.html Where is Parliamentary select Committee on telecommunications? Please do not wait to "investigate" years later when it is already too late? ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545469

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Lighter bread now 150 per cent of pre-NARC prices
by Alex Gakuru 02 Jul '07

02 Jul '07

Jeez! It's worse that I thought about bread. "Price of bread goes up as its weight falls" <http://www.nationmedia.com/dailynation/nmgcontententry.asp?category_id=3&ne…> Making one ask why "The State will in addition use Sh70 million to spur the growth of business processing and outsourcing (BPO) and another Sh140 million to set up an ICT advisory board." This Board is twice as important at the work that will be done (by the usual suspects?) <http://www.eastandard.net/archives/index.php?mnu=details&id=1143970432&cati…> Internet cost will not drop much even after the cable connect Kenya. Private interest will ensure high prices remain. Brace yourselves for expensive internet for the next 20 years (lifespan of fibre cable) Despite Kimunya's 600 billion annual budget, government cannot afford TEAMS US$ 100 million (shs 7 billion) and they are looking for private investors under "PPP". GoK can/should construct the whole cable and ask CCK to determine "Open Access" tariffs to save 20-year price Kenyans will pay to these private entities. It does not add up! But you see, Kimunya can afford a paltry 1 billion to the project 1 billion to the youth and 2 billion to women? (with UN's, total package for women 7 billion and thanks all now men also want an equal 5 billion to maintain gender parity) TEAMS could end up "the long cable lie" and costly to future commissions of inquiry. Have I provoked why consumer protection threatens National(s) interests? Rattling mean anti-consumer protection "over-dogs" is serious business deserving innovative advocacy. Haki Kenya kuna matata mingi. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7

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Noam Chomsky and the Struggle Against Neoliberalism
by Alex Gakuru 30 Jun '07

30 Jun '07

Taking a break from ICT websites.... http://www.chomsky.info/onchomsky/19990401.htm Neoliberalism is the defining political economic paradigm of our time - it refers to the policies and processes whereby a relative handful of private interests are permitted to control as much as possible of social life in order to maximize their personal profit. Associated initially with Reagan and Thatcher, neoliberalism has for the past two decades been the dominant global political economic trend adopted by political parties of the center, much of the traditional left, and the right. These parties and the policies they enact represent the immediate interests of extremely wealthy investors and less than one thousand large corporations. Aside from some academics and members of the business community, the term neoliberalism is largely unknown and unused by the public at large, especially in the United States. There, to the contrary, neoliberal initiatives are characterized as free market policies that encourage private enterprise and consumer choice, reward personal responsibility and entrepreneurial initiative, and undermine the dead hand of the incompetent, bureaucratic, and parasitic government, which can never do good (even when well intentioned, which it rarely is). A generation of corporate-financed public relations efforts has given these terms and ideas a near-sacred aura. As a result, these phrases and the claims they imply rarely require empirical defense, and are invoked to rationalize anything from lowering taxes on the wealthy and scrapping environmental regulations to dismantling public education and social welfare programs. Indeed, any activity that might interfere with corporate domination of society is automatically suspect because it would impede the workings of the free market, which is advanced as the only rational, fair, and democratic allocator of goods and services. At their most eloquent, proponents of neoliberalism sound as if they are doing poor people, the environment, and everybody else a tremendous service as they enact policies on behalf of the wealthy few. The economic consequences of these policies have been the same just about everywhere, and exactly what one would expect: a massive increase in social and economic inequality, a marked increase in severe deprivation for the poorest nations and peoples of the world, a disastrous global environment, an unstable global economy, and an unprecedented bonanza for the wealthy. Confronted with these facts, defenders of the neoliberal order claim that the spoils of the good life will invariably spread to the broad mass of the population - as long as the neoliberal policies that exacerbated these problems are not interfered with by anyone! In the end, proponents of neoliberalism cannot and do not offer an empirical defense for the world they are making. To the contrary, they offer - no, demand - a religious faith in the infallibility of the unregulated market, drawing upon nineteenth century theories that have little connection to the actual world. The ultimate trump card for the defenders of neoliberalism, however, is that there is no alternative. Communist societies, social democracies, and even modest social welfare states like the United States have all failed, the neoliberals proclaim, and their citizens have accepted neoliberalism as the only feasible course. It may well be imperfect, but it is the only economic system possible. Earlier in the twentieth century some critics called fascism "capitalism with the gloves off," meaning that fascism was pure capitalism without democratic rights and organizations. In fact, we know that fascism is vastly more complex than that. Neoliberalism, on the other hand, is indeed "capitalism with the gloves off." It represents an era in which business forces are stronger and more aggressive, and face less organized opposition than ever before. In this political climate they attempt to codify their political power and enact their vision on every possible front. As a result, business is increasingly difficult to challenge, and civil society (nonmarket, noncommercial, and democratic forces) barely exists at all...... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/222

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Looking for Vision 2030..??
by Bill Kagai 29 Jun '07

29 Jun '07

If you have been searching for this document on the net, then look no further, it is now available in Nigeria and they are discussing it in blogs. Scroll down to the bottom where the duscussion is posted after the Nairobi fotos we take for granted!!! http://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-51356.0.html -- -- Bildad Kagai MD - MediaCorp Limited Nairobi Stock Exchange [NSE] - Authorised Information Vendor Suite B2 Tetu Apartments StateHouse Avenue P. O. Box 20311-00200 Tel. 254 20 272 8332 Fax. Rendered Obsolete URL. www.mediacorp.co.ke --

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report, re-sent
by Rebecca Wanjiku 29 Jun '07

29 Jun '07

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Fw: [gu-new] (06/26/07) ICT-Learn2007 Conference in Cairo, Egypt and our final paper
by Florence Etta 29 Jun '07

29 Jun '07

fyi sorry for crossposting. FE Florence Etta P.O. Box 14285,00800 Westlands-Nairobi, Kenya Tel: Mobile + 254-733-621851 Terrestrial: + 254-20-7121506 Fax: + 254-20-7125732 Alternative Email:florence.etta@gmail.com ___________________________________________________________ Copy addresses and emails from any email account to Yahoo! Mail - quick, easy and free. http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/trueswitch2.html

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Communication Tariffs
by Alex Gakuru 29 Jun '07

29 Jun '07

> --- Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >its in order to give CCK and the rest of the Mobile >Sector players a pat on the back the tariffs have >reduced considerably in the last months. there is >increased competition due to Introduction of new Value >added Services, so far i guess CCK is doing fine [not quite so and beware of telcos' reinvigorated PR campaigns and advertisement assault. Only comparative, data based (NOT perception oriented) regulatory intervention can ensure "fair play". Remember the absence of war does not mean "prevailing peace and harmony". Thank though the democratic space lending consumer complaints an ear. The more consumers complain the less hilly and more flat the world gets.] [EASTANDARD] "Mobile telephone charges likely to fall again, PS says" By Tom Mogusu [snip] The Government has commissioned a study on mobile telephone industrys tariff and taxation levels in what is hoped would trigger a decline in the cost of calling. Permanent Secretary for Information and Communication, Dr Bitange Ndemo said this was response to public demand that taxes on use of mobile telephones be lowered. He said Treasury is under pressure to lower tariff levels for mobile calls. "We are expecting more changes in this sector over the coming year because Government will launch a taskforce to investigate the costs of mobile calls." "There is an expectation that the tariff levels will drop further," he said. http://eastandard.net/hm_news/news.php?articleid=1143970580&catid=14 [snip] ------------ [DAILY NATION] Cutting edge Story by Watchman Publication Date: 6/27/2007 One report says Kenyans are becoming poorer. Another says the economy is booming, and companies are announcing profits in billions of shillings, notes Morrison Muleri. But ironically, he says, the banks, oil companies, Safaricom and others serve a wide spectrum of Kenyans, millions of whom survive on less than Sh100 a day. His biggest grouse is that Kenyan firms charge more than what is paid for similar services in wealthy America. He poses: Is it morally right to make huge profits from the poor who have no choice? <http://www.nationmedia.com/dailynation/nmgcontententry.asp?premiumid=0&cate…> --------- LETTERS Safaricom can do more for the poor Publication Date: 6/27/2007 Safaricoms huge Sh17 billion profit for last year is good news to the owners but ordinary subscribers have nothing to smile about. The profit should have been ploughed back into the economy for citizens to benefit. CEO Michael Joseph should not boast of hefty profits when the firm is not doing enough to uplift the lives of Kenyans. Safaricom must come up with initiatives to help the Government eradicate poverty and boost health and education projects. It should launch programmes to spur development. Small reductions in call and SMS rates are not enough. DENNIS ODHIAMBO, Kisumu. <http://www.nationmedia.com/dailynation/nmgcontententry.asp?premiumid=0&cate…> ____________________________________________________________________________________Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/

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Another 'IGADD' plans bringing broadband to everyone
by Alex Gakuru 28 Jun '07

28 Jun '07

Investor Group Against Digital Divide (IGADD) is conceived as a global coalition of investor institutions, now in formation, whose purpose is to close the Digital Divide. It aims to recruit onto its advisory board the chairmen of the worlds major global technology corporations operating in emerging markets. On top of its agenda is high-speed internet: to reduce the alarming disparity in broadband penetration. Some countries give their citizens full access to the powerful learning experiences made possible by fast internet. Other countries isolate themselves and their citizens by making the internet unavailable, too expensive and unreliable. Broadband, increasingly, is the precondition of anyones empowerment in todays global age. It could be called a fundamental human right for the 21st Century. http://www.digitaldivide.org/dd/igadd.html ____________________________________________________________________________________ Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7

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Re: [kictanet] Is 999 a local BPO opp?-beyond the BPO
by John Walubengo 28 Jun '07

28 Jun '07

Actually am for the idea...and understand perfectly well the front-end (customer-focus) capability the local BPO (call center) would offer these utilities. However, the moral of my story was that an efficient front-end would be quickly be frustrated by an in-efficient and sometimes non-existent back-end (supplier of services). In other words, all our BPO strategies must recognise our inadequacies precisely in some of the services u mention (the value chain) and ugrade them accordingly...preferably before the famous fiber-cables hit our shores. I think it was KenCall or another local BPO that said how their Operational Expenditure is increased simply because they have to meet the extra cost of security(guards), transport(taxi) and power (generators) - thinks that investors in other economies rarely bother to think about. walu. --- Michuki Mwangi <michuki(a)kenic.or.ke> wrote: > Walu, > > > In addition, its not just about reporting crime. How > about domestic > accidents and incidents that require either ambulances, > directions on > first aid/CPR to save a life, fire brigade services etc. > > In essence, i dont think all functions of the 'emergency > services' > should be crippled based on the 'non-responsive' nature > of one > supporting element (i.e police). > > Just an opinion. > > Regards, > > John Walubengo wrote: > > Michuki, > > > > the problem with our 999 is complex. Apart from the > fact > > that it rarely works (goes thro), i suspect that if it > did > > go thro' it may not make a difference. > > > > Imagine u r being attacked by Mungikis at your > residence, u > > pick up your phone, dial 999 or 911 and the local BPO > > provider efficiently links to your nearest police > station. > > > > Its only early evening (8.30pm) and you feel lucky as > the > > Policeman at the other end picks up the phone...but > then > > you realise your luck is out because he says, he has no > > fuel and/or a car to bring his 'mboys' to your > rescue...u > > suddenly realise your problem was much bigger than the > BPO > > - local or otherwise. > > > > walu. > > > > --- Michuki Mwangi <michuki(a)kenic.or.ke> wrote: > > > >> There has always been complains and concerns raised on > >> the emergency > >> service numbers 999. As a result, the enterprising > >> Kenyan's amongst us > >> have opted to provide similar emergency numbers that > come > >> at a fee to > >> its subscribers i.e the 911 service. > >> > >> On the other hand, we are seeking to provide BPO for > >> multi-nationals and > >> others at significant investment costs. While i > support > >> the initiative > >> and its opportunities, i believe we also need to > review > >> the local > >> opportunities for outsourcing that may come with a > less > >> 'investment > >> price tag'. With this in mind is the 999 service which > is > >> a national > >> service to 32M plus Kenyans ... that would probably be > >> the largest call > >> center. > >> > >> If this was to work am would be certain most of the > other > >> call center > >> requiring service providers would follow suit. > >> > >> Regards, > >> > >> -- > >> Michuki Mwangi > >> KENIC > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> kictanet mailing list > >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >> > >> This message was sent to: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > >> Unsubscribe or change your options at > >> > > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com > > > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > > Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small > Business gives you all the tools to get online. > > http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting > > > > > > -- > Michuki Mwangi > KENIC > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool. http://autos.yahoo.com/carfinder/

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NSE Authorised Information Vendor
by Bill Kagai 27 Jun '07

27 Jun '07

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that we have today been appointed 'Authorised Information Vendors for the Nairobi Stock Exchange'. This means that we are now authorised to stream 14 realtime data feeds on the internet. -Instrument -Bid Price -Bid Quantity -Ask Price -Ask Quantity -High Price -Low Price -Trade Price -Trade Quantity -Close Price -Change: Up or Down -Total Trade -Total Turnover -Total Volume This service will be available at no cost to MediaCorp Premium Subscribers on our websites. Premium Subscribers will be availed a password to access the live data feed as the market trades in the coming days. www.mediacorp.co.ke -- -- Bildad Kagai MD - MediaCorp Limited Authorised Information Vendor - Nairobi Stock Exchange [NSE] Suite B2 Tetu Apartments StateHouse Avenue P. O. Box 20311-00200 Tel. 254 20 272 8332 Fax. Rendered Obsolete URL. www.mediacorp.co.ke --

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Wireless Technology { with a light touch ;-) }
by Wainaina Mungai 27 Jun '07

27 Jun '07

After digging to a depth of 100 meters last year, Russian scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 1000 years, and came to the conclusion that their ancestors already had a telephone network one thousand years ago. So, not to be outdone, in the weeks that followed, American scientists dug 200 meters and headlines in the US papers read: " US scientists have found traces of 2000 year old optical fibers, and have concluded that their ancestors already had advanced high-tech digital telephone 1000 years earlier than the Russians." One week later, the Ken yan newspapers proudly reported the following: "After digging as deep as 500 meters, Ken yan scientists have found absolutely nothing. They have concluded that 5000 years ago, their ancestors were already using wireless technology. Na ndio maana najivunia kuwa Mkenya!!! --- Wainaina Mungai Made in Kenya Network P. O. Box 72031 - 00200 Nairobi. Kenya. Tel: +254-20-780669 Cell: + 254-722-811171 http://www.madeinkenya.org/

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Is 999 a local BPO opp?
by Michuki Mwangi 27 Jun '07

27 Jun '07

There has always been complains and concerns raised on the emergency service numbers 999. As a result, the enterprising Kenyan's amongst us have opted to provide similar emergency numbers that come at a fee to its subscribers i.e the 911 service. On the other hand, we are seeking to provide BPO for multi-nationals and others at significant investment costs. While i support the initiative and its opportunities, i believe we also need to review the local opportunities for outsourcing that may come with a less 'investment price tag'. With this in mind is the 999 service which is a national service to 32M plus Kenyans ... that would probably be the largest call center. If this was to work am would be certain most of the other call center requiring service providers would follow suit. Regards, -- Michuki Mwangi KENIC

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Solar Powered computers
by Fatma Bashir 27 Jun '07

27 Jun '07

Dear Listers, Check this out http://allafrica.com/stories/200703300217.html Countries that have implemented this solar powered computer solutions successfully include - Rwanda, Ghana, Mali, Uganda, Burkina Faso, Guinea Bissau. For more on this go to http://www.inveneo.org/?q=mission Couldnt help but think of rural healthcare and relief, monitoring and reporting and yes ofcourse EDUCATION institutions in far flung areas . Such renewable energy options can make these things a reality Apologies if this is not breaking news to some as it was for me :) Fatma A Bashir Chief Marketing Officer Cyber School Technology Solutions Ltd. P.O. Box 14636-00100 Nairobi, Kenya. T: 4452870/1 ; 0726/0734 880864 F: 4452873 M: 0722 5070 50 www.cyberschooltech.com ---------------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. --------------------------------------------- "easy access to the world"

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Communication Tariffs
by Ochola, Atieno 27 Jun '07

27 Jun '07

Dear Alex, Kindly be informed that the tariff structures for the respective operators are published on their individual websites. Kind regards, Atieno J. Ochola (Ms) Director /Licensing Compliance & Standards Communications Commission of Kenya P.O Box 14448-00800 Nairobi, Kenya Tel. Office: +254-20-4242000 Mobile: +254-722-516262 Fax: +254-20-4348135 Email: ajochola(a)cck.go.ke Website: http://www.cck.go.ke Disclaimer: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use by the individual(s) or entity to whom it is addressed to. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Additionally, if you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately by a reply e-mail. -----Original Message----- From: ke-internetusers-bounces(a)bdix.net [mailto:ke-internetusers-bounces@bdix.net] On Behalf Of Alex Gakuru Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 2:28 PM To: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke; ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net Subject: [ke-internetusers] Communication Tariffs Hello All, The consumer network has a problem and we are wondering if you may be able to assist. We are aware that consumers do not have tariffs information sufficiently; permanently, readily and freely available and they end up incurring communication costs they could have avoided had that information existed. In addressing this problem, last week we wrote to Safaricom, Celtel and Telkom asking them to provide us with their current comprehensive tariffs to enable us compare contrast and independently and freely advice consumers on the best priced offerings, and on regular basis. We intend(ed) to publish the comparative analysis at a website, print brochures post to mailing list among other dissemination avenues. We copied that email to CCK to observe protocol However, only Safaricom sent us this data(on the same day), but Telkom and Celtel have continue ignoring ou request even declined to reply the email. We requested CCK to assist us but we are yet to receive, if at all, the help. We are further questioning the urgency, need and importance CCK gav to purchasing their shs 50 million call drop monitoring equipment and wondering if really it was no just meant to "assist" consumers stay connected to exorbitant calls cost, considering that when we ask then to help consumers with a simple cost-free support they fail us. We need your ideas on how we can arrest renegade pricing cost in Kenya because it appears those legally tasked to protect consumers are not doing as much as they should. All ideas and suggestion on what we should do are most welcome. Alex Gakuru ICT Consumers Association of Kenya (now refused certificate) ________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/ _______________________________________________ ke-internetusers mailing list ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers

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"KEEP THE CORE NEUTRAL: Civil Society Workshop on Freedom of Expression and Domain Name Policy: ICANN Meeting
by Wanjira, Alice Munyua 27 Jun '07

27 Jun '07

Civil Society Workshop on Freedom of Expression and Domain Name Policy: "KEEP THE CORE NEUTRAL" Wednesday 27 June 2007 (13:00 - 15:30) at the ICANN Board Meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico in the San Geronimo Ballroom Civil societys "Keep the Core Neutral" workshop will explore freedom of expression issues in the policy development process to introduce new generic top-level domains (gtlds). As the ICANN community debates policy options to allow new top-level domains, it must consider important issues that impact what ideas may be expressed in a domain name. The NCUC/ALAC workshop aims to provide a public discussion point in the ICANN policy development process for new top-level domains. The workshop will address new gtld policy issues such as: * should ICANN remain 'content neutral' in national policy debates when evaluating applications for domains? * how can ICANN protect freedom of expression rights in domain name policy? * what is the proper role for governments in approving or rejecting top-level domains? * what is the appropriate balance between trademarks and free expression rights in domain names? * who should decide which ideas are too controversial to be allowed in a top-level domain? * how to balance competing rights to use the same words in domain names? * should trademark owners be given prior registration privileges before other rights holders? * should a controversial domain name be rejected or delayed? Workshop Speakers: * Joichi Ito, ICANN board member and Creative Commons board member * Christine Haight Farley, Law professor at American University * Michael Palage, Attorney and ex-board member of ICANN * Milton Mueller, Chairman of ICANNs Non-Commercial Users Constituency, professor at Syracuse University and founding partner of Internet Governance Project * Wendy Seltzer, Visiting professor at Northeastern University Law School and Fellow at Harvard Laws Berkman Center for Internet & Society * Wolfgang Kleinwaechter, Professor at University of Aarhus * Tan Tin Wee, Professor at National University of Singapore * Ram Mohan, Vice President of Business Operations and Chief Technology Officer at Afilias Limited * Moderator: Robin Gross, IP Justice Executive Director "Keep the Core Neutral" workshop is organized by ICANNs Non-Commercial Users Constituency (NCUC) and the At-Large-Advisory Committee (ALAC) The workshop will be webcast live from ICANN's website and a video of the workshop will be posted to http://www.ipjustice.org Webpage for the workshop: http://www.ipjustice.org/wp/2007/06/12/06272007workhsop/ More Info: ICANN San Juan Board Meeting: http://sanjuan2007.icann.org/ Non-Commercial Users Constituency (NCUC): http://www.ncdnhc.org/ At-Large-Advisory Committee (ALAC): https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi?at_large_advisory_committee IP Justice New gtld info page: http://ipjustice.org/wp/campaigns/icann/gtlds/

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ICANN's 29th International Meeting Opens Monday in San Juan
by Wanjira, Alice Munyua 26 Jun '07

26 Jun '07

ICANN's 29th International Meeting Opens Monday in San Juan 25 June 2007 SAN JUAN , Puerto Rico: The future of the Internet will be front and center as the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) opens its 29th International Public Meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Monday, 25 June 2007. "If you are interested in the domain names that can be used on the Internet, if you want to make sure there are enough numbers to allow the Internet to expand, if you care about how the Internet evolves and want to have a say, ICANN meetings are the place for you," said Dr Paul Twomey, President and CEO of ICANN. "The San Juan meeting gives us an opportunity to talk face to face within the global Internet community, listen to ideas and input, and make sure policies promote the Internet's security and stability. Even if you can't be here in person, you can be part of the meeting with our remote participation website, meeting blogs, and webcasts." Attendees and on-line participants can be part of more than 30 sessions and workshops, and will help ICANN continue improving the global coordination of the Internet's unique identifiers. "ICANN's task is unique and these meetings help us make sure we're on the correct path and continue to move forward," Dr Twomey added. The San Juan meeting is the second of the three public ICANN meetings in 2007. These meetings are crucial to because ICANN's polices are created through a bottom-up, transparent process involving Internet Community. Some issues and events at the meeting include: * Progress on a creating a policy to introduce new generic top-level domains (the part of web addresses after the dot -- like .com or .info) * Update on the testing process of introducing Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) to the Internet. * A tutorial on IPv6 -- a major expansion of the Internet Protocol address space so that the number unique addresses available globally is increased dramatically (from about 4.3 billion available with the current IPv4 to about 340 trillion trillion trillion). * Further discussions of ICANN's Registrar Accreditation Agreements (RAA) and the Accreditation process, arising out of the RegisterFly collapse. * The completion of the creation of the global Regional At Large Organization (RALO) structure with the signing of the fifth and final RALO agreement -- this one with the North American region. RALOs are the main forum and coordination point for public input to ICANN on a regional basis. * The first General Assembly of the Latin American and Caribbean RALO, which was formed at the ICANN meeting in Lisbon, Portugal in March. "We are all looking forward to a successful meeting in San Juan and thank the local hosts, the .PR top-level domain of Puerto Rico, and the event sponsors, for their efforts," Dr Twomey said. The complete schedule for ICANN's San Juan meeting, as well as links to webcast sessions and our public participation website, can be found at: http://sanjuan2007.icann.org/ ICANN Maps 25 June 2007 In further improvements to transparency and accountability, ICANN has commenced the process of illustrating some basic data in geographical maps. The data includes: * the number of accredited registrars there are and the countries in which they are located; * board and staff representation by nationality; * ccTLD agreements; * ccTLD financial contributions; * the countries in which the 29 ICANN meetings have been held so far; * the global areas that the Regional Internet Registries cover; * the general location of root servers based on publicly available information; * root zone Whois information; * support for IDNs at TLD registries; * registrations for the current San Juan meeting. "This is a further example of making information about ICANN more accessible so that people can understand clearly how, why and what we do." said Paul Levins, Executive Officer and Vice President Corporate Affairs. "Accessibility and transparency measures help people to hold us accountable." "It joins the list of initiatives that ICANN has introduced to assist accountability and transparency including better board minutes, comprehensive Strategic, Operating and Budget plans, an annual report, a community blog, an improved website that clearly explains our processes, an independent review of transparency and accountability, newsletters and the posting of all in-bound and out-bound correspondence, amongst other things." "We have also released a set of frameworks and principles for accountability and transparency that is open for consultation with the community and we look forward to feedback" Mr Levins said. Protecting Registrants Focus of ICANN Workshop Session discusses ideas on data escrow, revising Registrar Accreditation Agreements 25 June 2007 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: Strengthening the protection of registrants and their domain names was the focus of a key workshop at the 29th International Public Meeting of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in San Juan today. "In March I said that there must be comprehensive review of major review of our Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) and the Accreditation process. The results of that review are driving this workshop," said Dr Paul Twomey, President and CEO of ICANN. "We are going to keep this discussion going, get input from the wider community, and then we will make the changes needed to protect registrants and domain names." Some of the topics discussed in the workshop include: * The implementation of the registrar data escrow program for generic top-level domains by the end of 2007, * Potential amendments to the RAA and a process for implementing changes, * Development of registry failover plan, which lays out ICANN response plan if a registry suffers a financial, technical or business failure, or is prevented from operating by outside factors like a natural disaster, * Recent work done by ICANN's Contractual Compliance function. "When ICANN introduced competition to the domain name market in 1998, there was one registrar. Today there are more than 890 so it's obvious that a lot has changed since the first Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) was introduced in a much smaller and radically different marketplace," Dr Twomey added. "We also learned valuable lessons from the RegisterFly situation and ICANN is turning those lessons into plans and policies to protect registrants and their domain names." One change to the RAA being looked at is introducing graduated enforcement tools. Right now, ICANN's only tool is to terminate accreditation a step that has been avoided in the past for anything other than flagrant, repeated failures to cure material breaches of the RAA, because termination is viewed as an extreme remedy, with negative consequences to registrants. A graduated sanctions scheme based on the nature and seriousness of alleged breaches will give ICANN more tools to effectively enforce the agreements. Another change being examined deals with resellers businesses that sell domain name registrations on behalf of Registrars, who act as wholesalers. ICANN has no contractual relationship with resellers, and cannot directly address consumer complaints about reseller practices. ICANN is discussing changing the RAA so Registrars have specific responsibilities with regard to their relationships with resellers. About ICANN: ICANN is responsible for the global coordination of the Internet's system of unique identifiers like domain names (like .org, .museum and country codes like .uk) and the addresses used in a variety of Internet protocols that help computers reach each other over the Internet. Careful management of these resources is vital to the Internet's operation, so ICANN's global stakeholders meet regularly to develop policies that ensure the Internet's ongoing security and stability. ICANN is an internationally organized, public benefit non-profit company. For more information please visit: www.icann.org.

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Re: [kictanet] Fwd: Employment Opportunity - Systems Administrator
by David Sparrow Malaba 26 Jun '07

26 Jun '07

Note: forwarded message attached. Dear All, The following company has advertized for jobs and require immediate responses as per message forwarded. Respond as appropritae David Sparrow Malaba Computer Society of Kenya ____________________________________________________________________________________ Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing. http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/index.php

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Communication Tariffs
by Alex Gakuru 26 Jun '07

26 Jun '07

Hello All, The consumer network has a problem and we are wondering if you may be able to assist. We are aware that consumers do not have tariffs information sufficiently; permanently, readily and freely available and they end up incurring communication costs they could have avoided had that information existed. In addressing this problem, last week we wrote to Safaricom, Celtel and Telkom asking them to provide us with their current comprehensive tariffs to enable us compare contrast and independently and freely advice consumers on the best priced offerings, and on regular basis. We intend(ed) to publish the comparative analysis at a website, print brochures post to mailing list among other dissemination avenues. We copied that email to CCK to observe protocol However, only Safaricom sent us this data(on the same day), but Telkom and Celtel have continue ignoring ou request even declined to reply the email. We requested CCK to assist us but we are yet to receive, if at all, the help. We are further questioning the urgency, need and importance CCK gav to purchasing their shs 50 million call drop monitoring equipment and wondering if really it was no just meant to "assist" consumers stay connected to exorbitant calls cost, considering that when we ask then to help consumers with a simple cost-free support they fail us. We need your ideas on how we can arrest renegade pricing cost in Kenya because it appears those legally tasked to protect consumers are not doing as much as they should. All ideas and suggestion on what we should do are most welcome. Alex Gakuru ICT Consumers Association of Kenya (now refused certificate) ____________________________________________________________________________________ Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/

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worlds first solar mobile
by Badru Ntege 26 Jun '07

26 Jun '07

Chinese firm claims solar powered mobile http://www.htwchina.com/htwtE/index.jsp

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FW: Shortage of IT staff in SA------------Standard Bank
by Kagwe James 26 Jun '07

26 Jun '07

Please check it out.....Would someone tell them to and recruit in Kenya... ________________________________ Business Day (Johannesburg) 21 June 2007 Posted to the web 21 June 2007 Johannesburg THE Standard Bank is expanding its recruitment campaigns to suck in talent from India because it cannot find enough information technology staff locally. It has up to 100 vacancies to fill instantly and will need 300 recruits by the end of the year, including programmers, project managers and business analysts. Last year it hired 600 IT staff, and its total of 2500 means its in-house IT department eclipses many of SA's specialist IT groups. "The shortage isn't breaking us," says its chief information officer, Jorg Fischer, but he is tired of postponing new IT projects because of a staff shortage. "We want to try to complement our IT shop with Indian resources. We are always looking at the South African market, and we need to look beyond our borders," he says. "It will give me another option for how to solve IT or business issues, instead of saying I don't have the people to do it. I want to make us more flexible and nimble so IT doesn't become a bottleneck in delivering." As some technologies approach the end of their life, the bank will request proposals from Indian companies to maintain and support those applications. That will let the in-house technicians be reassigned to develop new applications to take the bank forward. It should also give them a better career path and more interesting work, so they do not seek brighter prospects elsewhere. The first tenders should be issued in the third or fourth quarter of this year and will target companies including Tata Consulting and Satyam, which already have operations in SA. One example is the testing and integration of new software, which demands a large staff complement. That could be outsourced to Indian workers who could either be brought into SA or could conduct the testing processes remotely. If projects to develop new systems also run into local skills shortages, technicians could be recruited from India. As part of the job description they would be expected to train South Africans working alongside them. No-go areas for outsourcing will be designing the bank's IT architecture, project management and business analysis. The idea was inspired by what is becoming a common practice for financial services organisations in the US and Europe. Although they mainly outsource to cut their costs, the Standard Bank will do it "because we don't have the people and the skills available," Fischer says. He expects many other local firms will follow suit to combat the skills crunch. The number of students studying IT at universities in SA, Europe and the US has decreased for three years, so the skills base is depleting. In comparison, India pumps out about 400000 IT graduates a year. The bank hires many temporary contractors from the personnel provider Paracon, but Paracon has told Fischer it needs another 1000 technicians to fill all the vacancies facing its customers. Its chief financial officer, Mireille Levenstein, says: "We have never been in such a situation where there is so much demand for IT skills, and the supply isn't there." Paracon also looks to India for relief, and is flying in technicians after acquiring 34,6% of India's Nihilent Technologies last year. Growth consultancy Frost & Sullivan analyst Lindsey McDonald says SA's skills shortage is reaching chronic proportions and fuelling the trend for outsourcing. Yet the third-party service providers are also struggling to attract and retain skilled staff. "In order to build a reserve of skilled personnel, service providers should show higher levels of commitment to skills development," she says. A report by the Economic Intelligence Unit shows that India's quality of service and low costs make it the destination of choice for outsourcing application development and management. Countries such as Brazil and Russia are ramping up their outsourcing capabilities to become more attractive to foreign customers, but research by Accenture says the cost benefits and experience to be found in India are often too large to ignore -- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Life's most urgent question is: What are you doing for others? .........Martin Luther King, Jr. -------------------------------------------------------------------- --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "KAZI-AFRICA" group. 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final report
by Rebecca Wanjiku 25 Jun '07

25 Jun '07

following the report summary released earlier on the CCK internet study, here is the full report, (annexed) hope it will make good reading, regards becky Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.

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Techdirt: Net Neutrality Debate Again Descends Into Shouting, Farce
by Alex Gakuru 24 Jun '07

24 Jun '07

[farber] http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20070622/093628.shtml from the par-for-the-course dept Net neutrality is a complex issue, but as tends to happen with most things these days, it gets boiled down into easily consumable, though not wholly accurate, ideological soundbites from both sides. And even when people try to have an open, even-keeled discourse about the issue, they still run into problems explaining things well. For the most part, debate on net neutrality has glossed over the fundamental, but perhaps less incendiary issues, and been characterized by intellectual dishonesty and propagandizing from activist groups on both sides. It was hardly surprising, then, to read about a panel at the Supernova conference descending into a shouting match between a Commerce Department official (ie the "anti-regulation" guy) and "pro-net neutrality" supporters in the audience. Really, it's an apt characterization of the whole debate: a bunch of yelling, very little exchange of useful information, and nobody really moves from their previously established ideology. All this means is that, in the end, it's very unlikely for the right, or even a good, solution to emerge. Instead, it will just come down to whichever side can muster the most political clout -- which is pretty much how things have gone in telecom regulation anyway ---------------------------------------------------------- WWWhatsup NYC http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com ---------------------------------------------------------- [Reading Provocative Comment No 4 at http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20070622/093628.shtml] # by Stu on Jun 23rd, 2007 @ 8:29am "political clout -- which is pretty much how things have gone in telecom regulation anyway." The problem is that political clout has become a function of money, rather than votes. It's much too difficult to replace an incumbent elected politician - also a function of money. Just listen to the news reporting about elections - it's all about the money. Out goes legislation for the common good - in comes legislation for big money interests. "The liberty of a democracy is not safe if the people tolerate the growth of private power to a point where it comes stronger than their democratic state itself. That, in its essence, is fascism - ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or any controlling private power." Franklin D. Roosevelt ____________________________________________________________________________________ Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. http://get.games.yahoo.com/proddesc?gamekey=monopolyherenow

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Call for Papers-2nd Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
by John Walubengo 22 Jun '07

22 Jun '07

For those wishing to contribute towards the 2nd IGF meeting in Rio de Janeiro on 12 - 15 November 2007. Plse checkout http://www.intgovforum.org/ walu. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. http://get.games.yahoo.com/proddesc?gamekey=monopolyherenow

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Kibaki names ombudsman to hear complaints
by Alex Gakuru 22 Jun '07

22 Jun '07

[Complaint No.1 ICT Consumer Protection. we shall surely turn up as soon as they assume office] Story by NATION Reporter Publication Date: 6/22/2007 President Kibaki yesterday appointed an ombudsman to deal with public complaints. The Public Complaints Standing Committee will be chaired by Mr James Simani, an advocate of the High Court of Kenya. The President also appointed Mr Peter Migwi Karingu, Ms Grace Barbara Ngele Madoka and Ms Nafisa Abdirahman Abass as members of the committee. The appointments will run for three years. Mr Karingu and Ms Madoka are advocates of the High Court of Kenya while Ms Abass is a holder of Masters of Business Administration (MBA). A Kenya Gazette notice issued later said the committee will have a chairman appointed by the President and a vice-chairman by the committee. It shall also have not more that three members appointed by the President following recommendations from Justice minister. It shall also have a director appointed by the minister and who shall be its secretary. The committee is required to promote alternative dispute resolution through mediation. It is further mandated to publish quarterly reports on complaints received and action taken. The committee is answerable to the President and could use previous investigation reports in its work. The establishment of the public complaints committee is geared towards enhancing good governance, management and administration in public institutions, a statement from the Presidential Press Service said. The functions of the committee include receiving, registering, sorting, classifying and documenting all complaints against public officials in ministries, parastatals, statutory bodies and other public institutions, it added. In some jurisdictions, including West Australian State, the ombudsman is referred to as the Parliamentary Commissioner. http://www.nationmedia.com/dailynation/nmgcontententry.asp?category_id=2&ne… ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/222

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promoting the ccTLDs
by Rebecca Wanjiku 22 Jun '07

22 Jun '07

while its good to have a .ea, i think in the intervening period we can promote the .ke, .tz etc i have met people who think that having a .ke domain restricts you to kenya or you are not seen as "modern" enough some have .biz, .net and see it as more "global" than .ke in my opinion, if people appreciate their ccTLDs, then they will not need much convincing when the new regional ones come up.. for instance, the .tz is free yet their registration is not much, if there is no proper awareness, then we might have all the domains and still the uptake is low, yes people in the industry will understand, but we need others to on the same page, regards Alex Gakuru <alex.gakuru(a)yahoo.com> wrote: I had specified "Top Level Domain" Sponsorship" but you see they threw me to ccTLDs. Figured this would assist as foundation for relevant Kiswahili content. Could there be other Kiswahili speakers interested we run with it next year? Michuki Mwangi <michuki(a)kenic.or.ke> wrote: Did you request for a .SWA ccTLD or a .SWA TLD?. There is no open window for sponsored TLD's submission. I think this will probably open up in 2008. Regards, Alex Gakuru wrote: > After I requested to sponsor .swa for Kiswahili speaking community of > interest, ICANN/IANA 18 May 2007 reply referred me to ccTLDs as follows: > > ---snip--- > Please see the following for information on how new country code top-level > domains (ccTLDs) are created: > > http://www.iana.org/cctld/cctld-establishment-procedures-19mar03.htm > > > Best regards, > > Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) > ---snip--- > > Michuki is quite right on "The process will require intense collaboration > from the community and its stakeholders to be successful." > > Alex > */ > Michuki Mwangi /* wrote: > > Bill et al, > > Bill Kagai wrote: > > > > Michuki...I therefore see [.eac] as an aggressive business strategy > > complimenting [.ke], [.tz] etc and not as competition. > > > > Competition is healthy, it is an instigator of creativity and innovation > and i welcome such incentives. For your information, there are > interested parties evaluating submissions to ICANN for a TLD for Africa > i.e .africa. Hence this will make the African scene alot more > interesting in my opinion. > > Any addition into the Root zone outside the ccTLD category will be > considered under the Sponsored/Unsponsored TLD category. There are > procedures to this as evidenced in the following URL: > > http://www.icann.org/tlds/new-tld-application-instructions-15aug00.htm > > ICANN has published guidelines for applying for a TLD under the > following URL and i would wish to invite the members to read through > this document. > > http://www.icann.org/tlds/application-process-03aug00.htm > > > Alice...If KICTANET knows some influential people at the East Africa > > Community Secretariat in Arusha, maybe they can help get things into > > second gear with ICANN?? > > > > ICANN will not just insert a TLD in the Root zone. The process will > require intense collaboration from the community and its stakeholders to > be successful. The case studies for .asia and .eu are well documented on > their webiste www.dotasia.com and www.doteu.com - also from the ICANN > website. It will be interesting to have the community read through their > experiences in order to have a deeper understanding of the issues faced > in the process. > > I would recommend a start of by identifying the need for the regional > TLD (i think we have interest based on this threads), then convening a > regional working group that is inclusive of stakeholders to drive the > process to its logical conclusion. > > Notably resources are critical in the process as it somewhat tends to > drag on in trying to ensure inclusion of all stakeholders. More of the > social engineering than the technical. > > Its is however possible to achieve this and we should probably aim for > the next ICANN window on TLD applications - which i think happens ever 4 > years. > > Regards, > -- > Michuki Mwangi > KENIC > > _______________________________________________ > 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/alex.gakuru%40yahoo.com > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email > wherever > you're surfing. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > 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/michuki%40kenic.or.ke -- Michuki Mwangi KENIC _______________________________________________ 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/alex.gakuru%40yahoo.com --------------------------------- Be a better Heartthrob. 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Kimathi Information Centre reaches out again
by Jose' 21 Jun '07

21 Jun '07

With the rescent symposium that was held on 24th March 2007,Kimathi Information Centre had purposed to follow up on the delegates who had participated in the symposium. Having invited Ministry of youth,Kenya Women Finance Trust,Faulu Kenya,IFC and Edith Adera of IDRC we saw up to 185 youth delegates attend the March 24th symposium and listen to the speakers on how to be ICT empowered. Thanks to Cyberschool who lent us a projector on the Sunday 17th June 2007 and we were able to gather up to 51 youths who were eager to tell us how the symposium was beneficial to them and how they have been able to network professionally. Kimathi Information Centre made a presentation on how one can grow your enterprise one step at at time,how to prepare business proposals and grant proposals.Having made sure all participants had email adresses from the previous symposium,we enrolled them into the kimathi Information Centre mailing list using the yahoo groups.Thanks to KICTANET mailing list effective idea.Through this mailing list Jobs shall be advertised,workshops announced and anything that the youth need to communicate to each other addressed. Best Regards, Jose' Njuki-Imwe Ngunjiri || +254 722 336754 || ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/

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Alexander Forbes Financial Services (EA) Limited donates computers
by Jose' 21 Jun '07

21 Jun '07

Through the Kictanet forum,Mr.James Kagwe of Alexander Forbes came into contact with Kimathi Information Centre "DIGITAL VILLAGE" and has been following the organizational performance with great interest. Mr.Kagwe wrote an email and suggested that he would love to donate some few working computers to the centre to be used for training and bridging the digital divide as is always evidently stressed at the centre. The main core activity of the centre is not only to bridge the digital gap by training but also ensuring that the whole community gets a glimpse on how computers will ease their daily lives and enhance there business productivity. Four working computers were donated on Monday 18Th,June,2007.We purpose to use them for training.On the ground we had 13 computers for which 12 are being used to train 12 students per two hours.Now we shall increase the number to 16 students per two hours. Mr.James Kagwe has emphasized on the PPP(Public Private Partnership) that Dr.Bitange Ndemo always emphasizes apron.The four computers donated will be serviced at the computers for Schools Kenya(CFSK) if they get to break down. We cannot forget to mention our mentor Ms.Edith Adera of IDRC who has worked tirelessly to see us(K.I.C) to the position we are in today.Having networked us to Kictanet-Ms.Alice,Ministry of Information-Dr.Bitange Ndemo and Computers for schools-Mr.Tom Musili.Just to mention a few. With this thank you very much Mr.James Kagwe for reaching out to our vision of "BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE THROUGH ICT" Best Regards, Jose' Njuki-Imwe Ngunjiri || +254 722 336754 || ____________________________________________________________________________________ Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_tools.html

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[Fwd: {EuroAfrica-ICT Initiative} Upcoming events - July 2007]
by alice 21 Jun '07

21 Jun '07

Hi All Some of you may wish to attend the Kenya version workshop. See below. best alice -------- Original Message -------- Subject: {EuroAfrica-ICT Initiative} Upcoming events - July 2007 Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:21:30 +0200 From: EU-Africa S&T Cooperation <info(a)euroafrica-ict.org> To: <alice(a)apc.org> CC: EuroAfrica-ICT workshops <awareness_workshops(a)euroafrica-ict.org> Dear Ms Munyua, I contact you today to inform you about the upcoming events organised in the framework of the EuroAfrica-ICT initiative. Launched in September 2006, the EuroAfrica-ICT initiative is implemented by a consortium of three partners: Orionis (France, project coordinator), the Meraka Institute of CSIR (South Africa) and the Panos Institute West Africa (Senegal). The initiative - funded by the European Commission - specifically aims at enabling a better representation of sub-Saharan African organisations in EU funded projects addressing R&D in the field of ICT (within the 7th framework programme of the European Union, or FP7). As you may already know, the EuroAfrica-ICT initiative is organising its third and fourth awareness workshops in sub-Saharan Africa (Accra, Ghana, July 20 & 21 and Nairobi, Kenya, July 26 & 27). These workshops specifically aim at supporting the development of a deeper and broader Scientific and Technological cooperation between the European Union and sub-Saharan Africa in the ICT sector. Detailed information on these workshops is available at the following link: <_http://www.euroafrica-ict.org/awareness_workshops.html_>. We think that this information could be relevant for KICTANet (taking into account that one of these events will take place in Kenya). In this respect, I attach to this email a short press release concerning these upcoming events. We would be really grateful if you could send it to your contacts and database should you find it useful. We really thank you in advance and really look forward to hearing from you soon, Kind regards, Roseline Favresse --- The EuroAfrica-ICT/START initiative <_info(a)euroafrica-ict.org_> <_http://www.euroafrica-ict.org_>

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ICT Events to Look out for.
by Rebecca Wanjiku 21 Jun '07

21 Jun '07

* EURO-AFRICA-ICT WORKSHOP IN GHANA AND KENYA The EuroAfrica-ICT initiative will organise its third and fourth awareness workshops in Africa: in Accra, Ghana (July 20 & 21) and in Nairobi, Kenya (July 26 & 27). The workshop in Ghana is supported by the African Network Operators Group (AFNOG) and Busy Internet, Ghana and the workshop in Kenya is supported by the African eDevelopment Resource Centre, Kenya, the consortium partners of the Science & Technology - Europe Africa Project (ST-EAP), the African Academy of Sciences, Kenya and the Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), South Africa. The EuroAfrica-ICT initiative has also developed a set of services dedicated to European and African organisations willing to develop S&T cooperation in the field of ICT: search for partners service, helpdesks, open consultation, etc. For further information, please visit the project dedicated website (http://www.euroafrica-ict.org) or contact us (info(a)euroafrica-ict.org) ICTS FOR CIVIL SOCIETY CONFERENCE June 2007 South Africa The conference and exhibition organised by SANGONeT will be aimed at increasing NGOs awareness of the strategic importance of their websites and the online environment in general. For further information visit http://sangonet.org.za - HIGH SPEED ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES CONFERENCE 19-21 June 2007, Gallagher Estate, Johannesburg, South Africa IQPC's 2nd Annual High Speed Access Technologies conference is perfectly positioned giving you answers at a critical time offering an objective platform for you to hear case studies on current obstacles and successes of Broadband. You will also be able to join us for a Site Visit To the Eskom Test Site. This site visit will show you what progress has been made over the past few years and what MainNet is doing to promote broadband over Power Lines. For more information please contact Susan Theron on +27 (0) 11 669 5019 or visit our website http://www.iqpc.com/za/highspeed - SATWIBB AFRICA: AFRICAN SATELLITE & WIRELESS BROADBAND CONFERENCE & VOIP FORUM EAST AFRICA: Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, 11-13 July 2007 WEST AFRICA: Muson Centre, Lagos, 21-23 August 2007 Theme: Broadband bridges across Africa: First and last mile solutions Local and international industry leaders will make presentations on the following topics: Efficient bandwidth delivery mechanisms Next Generation Networks: Selecting the right migration path Building wireless communities Fiber optic vs. satellite-based connectivity: Do they compete or do they complete? DVBS2: Its role in trunking Rural Wireless: The role of WiMAX, WiFi, CDMA and hybrid technologies VoIP survival strategies for telcos, ISPs and cyber cafes Build vs. buy: VoIP solutions for Africa Providing a VoIP service over a WiMAX network Maximising international VoIP services The event also includes a Masterclass on Building Wireless Communities by Paul Munnery, CEO, Wireless Digital Cities, UK To request full details, email info(a)aitecafrica.com or log on to www.aitecafrica.com - TELECOMS WORLD AFRICA 31st July - 2nd August 2007, Johannesburg, South Africa Key decision-makers in South Africa and leading international players will share their expertise and forge invaluable business relationships in a highly interactive environment. For further information visit www.terrapinn.com/2007/telecomza - WI-WORLD AFRICA 2007 27 30 August 2007, Michelangelo Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa. In Africa, fixed-line infrastructure is lacking and there is a major problem with copper wire theft. Wireless communication is therefore a great alternative. For further information visit www.terrapinn.com/2007/telecomza - ICT AFRICA 2007 October 1-5, 2007, Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya ICT Africa is an annual continental information and communications technology conference addressing all aspects of ICT development in Africa. The conference is convened by NEPAD council in collaboration with the NEPAD Kenya secretariat. The 2007 event will be organized by Global Conferences, Cape Town, South Africa. For further information contact rjacobs(a)globalconf.co.za - INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERSHIPS FOR AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT (IPAD) CENTRAL AFRICA 3rd - 5th October, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo iPAD Central Africa 2006 provides an opportunity to network directly with key partners. The event aims to facilitate regional planning and collaborations under one roof between government, the public sector and business. iPAD Central Africa 2006 is a one-stop-shop for investigating investment opportunities in DRC and the Central African region as a whole. For further information visit http://www.spintelligent-events.com/ipad-central2006/en/ --------------------------------- Yahoo! Mail is the world's favourite email. Don't settle for less, sign up for your free account today._______________________________________________ Hanastaff-l mailing list Hanastaff-l(a)listserv.ru.ac.za http://listserv.ru.ac.za/mailman/listinfo/hanastaff-l Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing.

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Changing the Mindset
by CommunicArt | Lusiola 21 Jun '07

21 Jun '07

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Sh1bn allocated to fibre optic cable project
by Mr President 21 Jun '07

21 Jun '07

Hi Alljust wanted to give my 2 cents on the budget and the 1 Billion for the Optical Fiber cable project,Now Now, what is the cost of the entire cable ?Is the amount allocated not a drop in the ocean ?Would an IPO, Bill Kagai has investment and stock figures, cant money be raised from the stock exchange? Or via Long term bonds?Reason for asking ??We allocate a drop hoping to fill an ocean, the funds have been allocated and put in whose bank? Earning interest for who ?Who will own the cable ? My concern when we last met, was ownership, management, cost to the user, Fatma Bashir was in Rwanda and she has some interesting news, they have a PLAN, do we ??We have some who as Kanja Waruru says, know not what an ipod is, yet we HOPE thet shall allocate funds forn CDF ??Now now , Guys lets get serious about things, what comes first the egg or the chicken ??The allocation of funds or rules, regulations, agreements on ownership etc, Bwana Ps Walu, made an impresive pion about different options, let me recapsulate for allPrivate ownership and fundingGovt owned or TelcosUniverasal access for allThe west african module, which is a scam, or the East African module that is know only by a few ? My humble suggestion would be1: Waive all duty on Optical fiber passive and active components.2: Formulate a PLAN either using KICTANET, as non partisan, none players3: Organise workshops to create second tier awareness- from� Govt Ps 's� down- Bwana� Bitenge can lead by example.4: Prior to Digital Villages and� Submarine, Terrestrial� cabling, form a� PLAN that would harmonise the digitalisation to the benefit of all5: The world bank has given funding for digital villages, yet organisations are being asked to sponsor? Kwani funds from world bank, had not feasibility study done? Even they don't PLAN ??Conclusion ?? If the 1 Billion allocated is 5 % of the total value allocated per annum, when will Kenya get the cable, not to mention the INLAND one, the lowering of costs to consumers, the polytechnics, the BPOs and outsourcing and the much hyped but yet to be realised E Government, Learning, Medicine and everything E apart from the E which in this case stands for Electronic............Point to ponder as you all enjoy and have a blessed week end, and to Kagai Bill i feel you pain about the NSE rules, the according to the MD of Keroche Ms Tabitha, the current rgime seemds to favour foreigners/ Multinationals and sugar Importers who KNEW ther would be a waiver prior to the budget, to the detriment of the local sugar companies..WashindweRegards Njenga M.Pthose who fear to fail.will never try to succeded,for to fail to plan is to plan to FAIL _______________________________________________ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.com

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[Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] PRIVACY/SECURITY] Whats in a Laptop?
by alice 20 Jun '07

20 Jun '07

---- What's in a Laptop? Court Ponders Legality of Border Searches Is your laptop a fancy piece of luggage or an extension of your mind? The question, before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, arose from the prosecution of Michael Timothy Arnold, an American citizen whose laptop was randomly searched in July 2005 at Los Angeles International Airport as he returned from a three-week trip to the Philippines. Agents booted the computer and began opening folders on the desktop, where they found a picture of two naked women, continued searching, then turned up what the government says is child pornography. _http://www.sdnp.undp.org/perl/news/articles.pl?id=9511&do=gpage_ <http://www.sdnp.undp.org/perl/news/articles.pl?id=9511&do=gpage> _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 28, Issue 40
by Barrack Otieno 20 Jun '07

20 Jun '07

Interesting idea bill, Michuki what does it take to have .ea? Regards On 6/20/07, kictanet-request(a)kictanet.or.ke <kictanet-request(a)kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)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: www.east-africa.ea (Bill Kagai) > 2. OpenSource society (judy okite) > 3. Re: www.east-africa.ea (Badru Ntege) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:00:25 +0300 > From: "Bill Kagai" <mediacorp.research(a)mediacorp.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] www.east-africa.ea > To: "Kenya ICT Action Network - KICTANet" <kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke> > Message-ID: > <5c0c81830706200000t53f6ef9cy5321d20ffe743f2(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Perhaps what is important is to ensure we do not get tangled in > logistics and endless debate over the [.ea] domain with Melila and > Ceuta. An alternative can be an ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 extension [.eac] > for [.EastAfricaCommunity] which I have checked is still unclaimed. > > I do not hold any copyright to the [.eac] or [.ea] idea so if KICTANET > or any of its members can run with it, it will be beneficial to > me...because I will reach a bigger market for my stock information > subscription without the public fret that [.ke] is taking all the > business in East Africa. > > Michuki...I therefore see [.eac] as an aggressive business strategy > complimenting [.ke], [.tz] etc and not as competition. > > Alice...If KICTANET knows some influential people at the East Africa > Community Secretariat in Arusha, maybe they can help get things into > second gear with ICANN?? > > Bill > > On 6/20/07, Michuki Mwangi <michuki(a)kenic.or.ke> wrote: > > Dear All, > > > > It has taken the .EU over 4 years to have it in place. Its taken > > similary .ASIA the equivalent to have theirs in place. > > .EA is entered into the IS0-3166-1 standards table and reserved as the > > country code for Ceuta and Melilla. > > > > Hence for ICANN to issue a two letter code, it has to be in the > > ISO-3166-1 table. > > > > There are other requirements that also have to be met for the process to > > be completed. It requires intense collaboration amongst members of the > > community to see the application approved by ICANN. > > > > For whats it worth its some discussions that we have been having amongst > > ourselves and there are challenges to this effect. > > > > First line of thought is are we at a point ready to thrown in > > competition to our national ccTLDs?. > > > > If to compare with the EU, most ccTLD's within the region are well > > established with over 100,000 domain names - hence very financially > > stable. In our region, none of the 3 ccTLDs are above 10,000 domains. > > Can the ccTLDs compete with the .EA or its equivalent?. > > > > Or is the thinking line that we may eventually move to a political > > federation and hence no need of the .KE, .TZ, .UG, .RW, .BI et al. > > > > Regards, > > > > > > Kagwe James wrote: > > > Anything can change I guess and with the current waves of regional > > > integrations ICANN may have to reconsider its hard stance on this and > > > create another classification of regional top level domains (RTLD) > just > > > like the CCTLD's, or something like that. > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: kictanet-bounces+jkagwe=aforbes.co.ke(a)kictanet.or.ke > > > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+jkagwe=aforbes.co.ke@kictanet.or.ke] On > Behalf > > > Of Kai Wulff > > > Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 6:58 AM > > > To: Kagwe James > > > Subject: Re: [kictanet] www.east-africa.ea > > > > > > Well, > > > > > > there is .EU .. And take it from me, they are not very organized .. > > > > > > Kai > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: <jmanthi(a)gmail.com> > > > To: <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> > > > Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 23:00 > > > Subject: Re: [kictanet] www.east-africa.ea > > > > > > > > >> This would be a very good thing and would very popular with those > > >> businesses that need to do businesses within EA. > > >> > > >> But at those time I think it would be very impossible because ICANN > > > rules > > >> basicaaly say that country extensions (EA) can only be given to > > >> politically organized countries. > > >> > > >> My 2 cents. > > >> > > >> Joe > > >> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > > >> > > >> -----Original Message----- > > >> From: "Bill Kagai" <mediacorp.research(a)mediacorp.co.ke> > > >> > > >> Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:03:29 > > >> To:Joseph Manthi <jmanthi(a)gmail.com> > > >> Subject: [kictanet] www.east-africa.ea > > >> > > >> > > >> For those in the know, how feasible is introducing a dot [EA] domain. > > >> With a lucrative market population of 109 million after adding Rwanda > > >> and Burundi into East Africa Community...is it possible to have one > > >> website with a [.ea] domain instead of having 5 websites for [.ke], > > >> [.ug], [.tz], [.rw] and [.bi]?? And may be soon [.southsudan]?? > > >> > > >> -- > > >> With Kind Regards, > > >> Bildad Kagai > > >> MD - MediaCorp Limited > > >> Suite B2, Tetu Apartments > > >> StateHouse Avenue > > >> P. O. Box 20311-00200 > > >> Tel. 254 20 272 8332 > > >> URL. www.mediacorp.co.ke > > >> -- > > >> > > >> _______________________________________________ > > >> 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/jmanthi%40gmail.com > > >> _______________________________________________ > > >> 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/kai.wulff%40kdn.co.ke > > >> > > >> -- > > >> This message has been scanned for viruses and > > >> dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > > >> believed to be clean. > > >> > > >> > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Michuki Mwangi > > KENIC > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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/mediacorp.research%40mediaco… > > > > > -- > -- > With Kind Regards, > Bildad Kagai > MD - MediaCorp Limited > Suite B2, Tetu Apartments > StateHouse Avenue > P. O. Box 20311-00200 > Tel. 254 20 272 8332 > URL. www.mediacorp.co.ke > -- > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 01:05:26 -0700 (PDT) > From: judy okite <judyokite(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: [kictanet] OpenSource society > To: kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke > Message-ID: <20070620080526.64393.qmail(a)web53907.mail.re2.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > Listers, for those in the opensource society and may > wish to showcase their expertise and network with > other experts worlwide .....www.linux.conf.au is where > its all happening. Kind Regards, > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Don't pick lemons. > See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. > http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:08:55 +0300 > From: Badru Ntege <ntegeb(a)one2net.co.ug> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] www.east-africa.ea > To: Kenya ICT Action Network - KICTANet <kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke> > Message-ID: <4678E097.90008(a)one2net.co.ug> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Michuki Mwangi wrote: > > > > Or is the thinking line that we may eventually move to a political > > federation and hence no need of the .KE, .TZ, .UG, .RW, .BI et al. > > > > Regards, > > > > > Michuki I think that's the idea I also do believe that we are in the > early days for all the cctld's and looking at the low penetration > accross the board i do think they will be able to co-exist. > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke > http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > End of kictanet Digest, Vol 28, Issue 40 > **************************************** > -- Barrack O. Otieno Project Manager Project Discovery P.o. Box 21386 Nairobi 00100 Tel:+254721325277 www.projectdiscovery.or.ke

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Re: [kictanet] www.east-africa.ea
by Kagwe James 20 Jun '07

20 Jun '07

Anything can change I guess and with the current waves of regional integrations ICANN may have to reconsider its hard stance on this and create another classification of regional top level domains (RTLD) just like the CCTLD's, or something like that. -----Original Message----- From: kictanet-bounces+jkagwe=aforbes.co.ke(a)kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+jkagwe=aforbes.co.ke@kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Kai Wulff Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 6:58 AM To: Kagwe James Subject: Re: [kictanet] www.east-africa.ea Well, there is .EU .. And take it from me, they are not very organized .. Kai ----- Original Message ----- From: <jmanthi(a)gmail.com> To: <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 23:00 Subject: Re: [kictanet] www.east-africa.ea > This would be a very good thing and would very popular with those > businesses that need to do businesses within EA. > > But at those time I think it would be very impossible because ICANN rules > basicaaly say that country extensions (EA) can only be given to > politically organized countries. > > My 2 cents. > > Joe > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Bill Kagai" <mediacorp.research(a)mediacorp.co.ke> > > Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:03:29 > To:Joseph Manthi <jmanthi(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [kictanet] www.east-africa.ea > > > For those in the know, how feasible is introducing a dot [EA] domain. > With a lucrative market population of 109 million after adding Rwanda > and Burundi into East Africa Community...is it possible to have one > website with a [.ea] domain instead of having 5 websites for [.ke], > [.ug], [.tz], [.rw] and [.bi]?? And may be soon [.southsudan]?? > > -- > With Kind Regards, > Bildad Kagai > MD - MediaCorp Limited > Suite B2, Tetu Apartments > StateHouse Avenue > P. O. Box 20311-00200 > Tel. 254 20 272 8332 > URL. www.mediacorp.co.ke > -- > > _______________________________________________ > 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/jmanthi%40gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > 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/kai.wulff%40kdn.co.ke > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. _______________________________________________ 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/jkagwe%40aforbes.co.ke

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OpenSource society
by judy okite 20 Jun '07

20 Jun '07

Listers, for those in the opensource society and may wish to showcase their expertise and network with other experts worlwide .....www.linux.conf.au is where its all happening. Kind Regards, ____________________________________________________________________________________ Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html

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www.east-africa.ea
by Bill Kagai 20 Jun '07

20 Jun '07

For those in the know, how feasible is introducing a dot [EA] domain. With a lucrative market population of 109 million after adding Rwanda and Burundi into East Africa Community...is it possible to have one website with a [.ea] domain instead of having 5 websites for [.ke], [.ug], [.tz], [.rw] and [.bi]?? And may be soon [.southsudan]?? -- With Kind Regards, Bildad Kagai MD - MediaCorp Limited Suite B2, Tetu Apartments StateHouse Avenue P. O. Box 20311-00200 Tel. 254 20 272 8332 URL. www.mediacorp.co.ke --

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CCK Internet Study- Online Deliberation Week1 Summaries
by John Walubengo 19 Jun '07

19 Jun '07

Dear Listers, We are now concluding the report on the previously held online discussions. Plse go through the summarised comments and we welcome and corrections, modifications or additions before end of day Wed 20th June 2007. Below Week 1 Summaries. Week 1 Summary. Day 1:Background Concepts/Overview Mr. J. Walubengo gave an overview of the Internet Study report saying that it aimed to establish the status of Internet Infrastructure, Internet Affordability and Internet Use & Dispersion in Kenya. He reported that the study had various recommendations aimed at improving on the above internet indicators. This included amongst others; getting the government intervention in extending the domestic internet infrastructure, introducing further competition both within the Fixed Line and Mobile subsectors, utilizing the Universal access fund to extend Internet reach, promoting creation and use of local content as well as supporting Consumer Awareness initiatives. Mr. A. Gakuru lauded the study as well as its ecommendations but noted that a similar study would be required that focused on the demand-side rather than the Supply-side of the internet market. He was glad that the Regulator was finally making deliberate efforts to support consumer awareness initiatives. He wondered if naming and shaming those ISPs that failed to route traffic through the local internet exchange point (KIXP) would help in enhancing the use of KIXP. Day 2: International & Domestic Bandwidth Usage In his opening remarks, Mr. Walubengo said that the report indicated that the International Internet Traffic was skewed (90%) towards external sources (content). Kenya was a net importer of Internet content and was therefore a consumer rather than a creator of Internet content. Value (economic or otherwise) goes to the creators of Internet Content and Kenya should aim to be a generator rather than just consumers of Internet Content. Mr. M. Michuki observed that most Kenyans visited external sources due to lack of local content. He suggested that ISPs should come up with pricing smodels that encouraged the creation of and access to local content. For example, geo-specific tariffs could be designed that would deliberately make it cheaper to access local (.KE) conent i.e. users could be charged less if and when they accessed or used local services(local websites, emails, etc) as opposed to foreign services. In addition, ISPs could come up with time-based tariffs that took advantage of the traffic models registered on the KIXP i.e. provide even lower rates for local content during evenings and weekends.He however conceded that Online Government Services, eHealth, eBanking, eLearning, etc would have to be in place in order to make such pricing models successful. Mr. J. Ngunjiri added that training or capacity building initiatives must also be supported to further gaurantee the success of the initiative. Day 3: Hierarchy of Internet Service Providers (IGO,ISP) The Internet Study Report recommended that the seperation between Internet Gateway Operators (IGO) and Internet Service Providers be dissolved with expected results being cheaper and higher quality services. In his opening remarks, Mr. Walubengo asked members to react to this recommendation. Lucy Kimani wondered if IGO would be able to cope with the technical and administrative overheads experienced by ISPs such as a larger number of customer accounts, increased need for support services, etc. She added that the cost of services may not come necessarily come down as expected due to the need to cover such overheads. Mr. Walubengo cited the case of TKL (Telkom Kenya) who are currently operating at both the Gateway and the ISP level without significant cost reductions in their Internet Service. Mr. S. Buruchara felt that historically, ISPs have had a rough time in trying to set up their own Internet Gateway Operations - having been forced by regulation to route their traffic through expensive and monopolistic Internet Gateways. He argued that if the upstream providers (IGO) were expensive, it was only natural that these costs would be passed downstream to the consumers. In addition, he noted that even todate the Licensing requirements were still prohibitive (expensive) for ISPs to move into the IGO level and if they did, they may need to recoup their (Licensing & other) investments at the expense of offering cheaper Internet Access rates. Mr. Kai Wulff commented that giving ISPs the IGO facilities may not necessarily reduce prices, citing case of Uganda where internet costs are still high despite many ISPs having IGO facilities. Day 4: Statistics on Infrastructure The report indicated that ISPs (internet services) were only operating in 30% of the districts in Kenya. The leased line services were mainly concentrated in urban centers (NRB & MSA) meaning that Internet Infrastructure was clearly challenged and the Report urges Government to intervene by leading the build-up of Internet/Network infrastructure accross the country. In her reaction, Alice Munyua, said that a comprehensive, multi-pronged approach must be made to avoid having infrastructure that would eventually serve no purpose. Aggressive infrastructure build up without content would be an exercise in futility since the internet pipes would be idle and underutilised most of the time. She added that additional initiatives such as Construction and Supply of Electrical Power, Literacy Initiatives, Local Content and 'Demand-side' Internet Requirements must move side by side with the infrastructure roll-out. ==Ends==== walu. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! 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Yahoo! News Story - Google' s breakneck changes stoke privacy fears - Yahoo! News
by John Walubengo 19 Jun '07

19 Jun '07

John Walubengo (jwalu(a)yahoo.com) has sent you a news article. (Email address has not been verified.) ------------------------------------------------------------ Personal message: mmmmHhhh.... looks like Mucheru has truly jumped into the deep-end of the information society. walu. Google's breakneck changes stoke privacy fears - Yahoo! News http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070618/wr_nm/privacy_google_dc_4 ============================================================ Yahoo! News http://news.yahoo.com/

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Safaricom lowers call charges]
by alice 19 Jun '07

19 Jun '07

Safaricom lowers call charges ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Brian Adero Just days after the Government ignored calls to lower excise tax on mobile airtime, Safaricom has announced major reductions in its calling rates. The changes, which take effect immediately, affect all of the mobile firm's tariffs and include cuts for calls to other networks. They come two weeks before a Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) deadline for telecommunications firms to lower their base charges for calls across networks (interconnect charges). Subscribers using prepaid services will now save up to 38 per cent, while those on post-paid plans will spend 20 per cent less for calls to other Safaricom subscribers. Charges for calls to other networks are down up to 50 per cent. The changes are the single most significant step in lowering calling rates since rival network Celtel Kenya introduced a tariff offering a flat rate of Sh16 to all networks. Chief Executive Officer, Mr Michael Joseph, said the lower rates were introduced in response to customers' demands. "We want to make sure that everybody can afford to use a mobile phone," Joseph said. Safaricom said it has reduced the cost of calls to rival networks from a high of Sh50 per minute on one tariff, to Sh25 during off peak periods and Sh30 during peak periods. The company has also reduced the cost of text messages within the network from Sh5 per message to Sh3.50 during peak periods and Sh2.50 during off peak periods. Call set up fees and daily access fees have also been scrapped as the firm shoots for "simpler and more affordable tariffs". * No effect on revenue * A Celtel Kenya communications officer says the firm is also planning further cuts. "Safaricom has just reacted to the deadline given by CCK directing them to reduce the interconnect charges by June 30," he said. "We are working on our study and strategy and will unveil them to our customers soon." Joseph said the reductions would not affect Safaricom's revenue because the company expects an increase in its subscriber base, which was 5.5 million as at February 1. The six-year-old mobile operator last year reported a 45 per cent increase in pre-tax profits to Sh12.2 billion, making it the region's most profitable company. The profits were made off 3.9 million subscribers, about 1.5 million fewer than the company has today. Joseph attributes Safaricom's growth to a significantly increased network rollout in rural areas as well as the popularity of its low-denomination airtime credit voucher, 'Bamba 50'. On June 5, Safaricom and its sole competitor, Celtel Kenya, asked the Government to remove or cut a 10 per cent excise duty charged on airtime for mobile phones in the annual budget presented by Finance minister, Mr Amos Kimunya, on June 14. Kimunya neither reduced nor abolished the tax. "We are still going to continue lobbying for reduction in excise tax because as both our competitor and ourselves have said, taxes on airtime are very high," Joseph said. In addition to the excise duty, the Government levies a value added tax of 16 per cent on the cost of mobile phone calls. Analysts say mobile airtime is a relatively 'price inelastic' good (demand remains the same for a range of prices), so Government can raise taxes off it without significantly hindering growth. Vodafone effectively owns 35 per cent of Safaricom, while the Government holds 60 per cent through Telkom Kenya. A five per cent stake is held by Mobitelea Ventures, a Guernsey-registered company whose ownership is unknown. 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Fwd: EFF: Court Protects Email from Secret Government Searches
by Alex Gakuru 19 Jun '07

19 Jun '07

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: WWWhatsup <joly(a)punkcast.com> Date: Jun 19, 2007 3:36 AM Subject: [isoc-ny] EFF: Court Protects Email from Secret Government Searches To: isoc-ny(a)yahoogroups.com, discuss(a)isoc-ny.org Electronic Frontier Foundation Media Release For Immediate Release: Monday, June 18, 2007 Contact: Kevin Bankston Staff Attorney Electronic Frontier Foundation bankston(a)eff.org +1 415 436-9333 x126 Court Protects Email from Secret Government Searches Landmark Ruling Gives Email Same Constitutional Protections as Phone Calls San Francisco - The government must have a search warrant before it can secretly seize and search emails stored by email service providers, according to a landmark ruling Monday in the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The court found that email users have the same reasonable expectation of privacy in their stored email as they do in their telephone calls -- the first circuit court ever to make that finding. Over the last 20 years, the government has routinely used the federal Stored Communications Act (SCA) to secretly obtain stored email from email service providers without a warrant. But today's ruling -- closely following the reasoning in an amicus brief filed the by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and other civil liberties groups -- found that the SCA violates the Fourth Amendment. "Email users expect that their Hotmail and Gmail inboxes are just as private as their postal mail and their telephone calls," said EFF Staff Attorney Kevin Bankston. "The government tried to get around this common-sense conclusion, but the Constitution applies online as well as offline, as the court correctly found. That means that the government can't secretly seize your emails without a warrant." Warshak v. United States was brought in the Southern District of Ohio federal court by Steven Warshak to stop the government's repeated secret searches and seizures of his stored email using the SCA. The district court ruled that the government cannot use the SCA to obtain stored email without a warrant or prior notice to the email account holder, but the government appealed that ruling to the 6th Circuit. EFF served as an amicus in the case, joined by the American Civil Liberties Union and the Center for Democracy & Technology. Law professors Susan Freiwald and Patricia Bellia also submitted an amicus brief, and the case was successfully argued at the 6th Circuit by Warshak's counsel Martin Weinberg. For the full ruling in Warshak v. United States: http://eff.org/legal/cases/warshak_v_usa/ 6th_circuit_decision_upholding_injunction.pdf For EFF's resources on the case, including its amicus brief: http://www.eff.org/legal/cases/warshak_v_usa/ For this release: http://www.eff.org/news/archives/2007_06.php#005321 About EFF The Electronic Frontier Foundation is the leading civil liberties organization working to protect rights in the digital world. Founded in 1990, EFF actively encourages and challenges industry and government to support free expression and privacy online. EFF is a member-supported organization and maintains one of the most linked-to websites in the world at http://www.eff.org/ ---------------------------------------------------------- WWWhatsup NYC http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com ---------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------- Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. --------------------------------- It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar.

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CCK Internet Study- Online Deliberation Week2&3 Summaries
by John Walubengo 18 Jun '07

18 Jun '07

Dear Listers, We are now concluding the report on the above previously held Online discussion. Plse go through the summarised comments and we welcome any corrections, modifications or additions before end of day Wed 20th June 2007. Below Week 2&3 Summaries. Theme-Hierarchy of Providers Joseph Mucheru felt that the Internet Market Structure had not been sufficiently regulated to ensure the players (ISP & IGO) kept to the terms and conditions of their licence. He pointed out that whereas the current licensing regime stipulates that IGO do not do direct retail to consumers, this was not the case in practice. ISPs were also not expected to build their infrastructure since they were expected to lease capacity from the PDNOs but this was not the case in practise. Mucheru said that the industry had deteriorated to a level where all players are doing everything and anything to for profit gain and it was costing the country in terms of failure to leverage on the economies of scale had the licensing terms and conditions been adopted. Basically, Trust between IGOs, PDNO & ISP has been lost, making it very difficult to build economically efficient Internet Networks. Eric Osiakwan agreed by adding that the duplication of effort by the players results in enormous costs that are eventually dropped onto the Consumers. Theme- Statistics on Affordability Mucheru said that the main obstacles towards affordable internet services included the costs of the equipment, namely Modems, Satellite dishes, the PC and Installation Costs. However, given more users, these costs are likely to come down. Kai Wulff felt that the key thing to bringing down internet costs lay in developing local content- thus reducing the need to rely on international (external) content which in turn implied buying international bandwidth. Joan Walumbe said that awareness of Internet benefits particularly for the rural communities was necessary to create demand. Fatma Bashir agreed with Joans observation and added that there was a need to build information centers in the rural sector that could informally train users on the Internet. She commended KDNs initiative to link secondary schools to the Internet, saying that it would create a virtuous cycle where parents, their children and entrepreneurs can simultaneously benefit from the Internet. However, James Rege cautioned that Fiber alone could not address the Access component and other technologies will need to adopted for the last mile, such as WiMax, Wifi, Satellite amongst others. Florence Etta said that last mile solutions had a complex web of actors, services and possibilities and should be well planned and provisioned preferably with support from cheap sources of funding such as the African Development Bank (AfDB) Njenga MP said that considering most rural families lacked significant disposable incomes, it would be better to serve them using the Universal Service Fund which would subsidise their communication costs. But Wainaina Mungai argued that the rural community is actually not so financially indisposed particularly if their uptake for mobile telephony was anything to go by. He said that given the right access that focused on value-adding activities for their rural lifestyles, their Internet uptake will easily exceed expectations - along the same lines as their uptake for mobile telephony has. Dr. Bitange Ndemo felt that one way of making services available was by government providing the infrastructure on Open Access basis. He cited the case of the domestic link between the two Cities of Nairobi and Mombasa saying that the cost of bandwidth on this route was exorbitant despite the existing competition. Kai Wulff argued that the cost of the service was a function of usage and prices would essentially go down once usage picks up. But Brian Longwe interjected by saying usage was also a function of price, thus presenting what Eric Osiakwan referred to as the classic chicken and egg problem. In such a case, Eric said, it is always better for the Private Sector to take the business risk of adopting what Dr. Ndemo referred to as the concept of low prices high volume business models. Michael Joseph reminded members that it was worth noting that pricing was not the only key factor but service delivery, reliability, availability need to be considered. In general, industry standard Service Level Agreements (SLAs) that would encourage Operators to lease more bandwidth capacity from the upstream providers were critical. As Operators, he said, they will be needing more and more transmission capacity both within and outside the country and were therefore looking seriously at all the various proposals that are evolving. In particular, he said, they were looking forward to reviewing the detailed plans for the Regional FiberOptic network, including dates or termination points, pricing etc so as make their plan accordingly. Theme Statistics on Dispersion. Kai felt that the recent push by Government with the World Bank assistance in building internet infrastructure was presenting unfair competition to the private sector. He gave the example of the obvious failure by Government in providing fixed line services to the citizens through their public utility company Telkom Kenya. He argued that using the same approach in building domestic optical fiber infrastructure may lead to similar experiences, namely, little or no access, expensive and unreliable services. He strongly felt that Government should let the Private sector drive the build-up of the domestic fiber and furthermore, he expected that Government should be the largest consumer of the Private Sector build infrastructure. Becky Wanjiku, wondered if the Government could work in partnership with the Private Sector, by way of having MOUs that enabled Government to fund the communications projects while the private sector implemented and operated them. But Wanaina Mungai preferred that World-Bank type of Funding would be best accorded to Community Based Organisations (CBOs) but if given to Private Sector, then there would be need to ensure that the Profit motive is moderated. Lucy Kimani felt that both Government and Private Sector had a role in developing infrastructure. She said that both may however have different but justifiable reasons for getting involved. Private Sector may be keen in focusing in the urban (quicker return) areas whereas the Government had an obligation to ensure communication services reached all areas including more often than not, the non-economic, rural areas. Fatma said that the Government should however take on the key role of building capacity by way of providing roaming-digital-kiosks that would enlighten the users and stimulate demand for the Internet Services. Alice Munyua said that there was nothing wrong in the Government taking the lead in providing or building domestic fiber backbones. She cited the case of the Malaysian Government which built the Malaysian Super Corridor (MSC) which is a national information superhighway at cost of USD40 Billion. She added that Private sector would still have a role to play, particularly at the content, application and tech-skill levels. Eric Osiakwan said that it would be wrong to outrightly discourage Government intervention in Infrastructure development because it has had different results in different countries. He cited Turkey where he said that the Government intervention through the Turkish public utility company lead to massive expansion of Internet Services, but acknowledged that the same could not be said in the case for Kenya. Dr. Bitange Ndemo said that the purpose of the World Bank Loan was to stimulate demand a head of cheap bandwidth from the fibre cable. Areas that needed this type of stimulation include Rural ICT Centres, the Government, Universities and Colleges and BPOs. He added that the procurement of subsidized bandwidth will be done openly where all operators would have a chance. This does not in anyway compromise any Private sector initiatives because they would be paid the market rate of bandwidth. He explained that the participation of Government in construction of Terrestrial fibre networks and the undersea cable was to fast track availability of cheap bandwidth that would in turn help the economy to grow faster. Secondly, he said that Kenya needed an Open Access model that would help SMEs in the country to compete with the big Operators, like Jamii Telecom, KDN and the rest.. He added that the Private sector had failed to provide the necessary infrastructure for economic development and no Private Operator had shown interest in rural Kenya until the Government made the business case for rural ICTs. He however assured the Private Sector that Government had no interest in competing with them. Government role was to facilitate development. Infrastructure in the ICT Sector had lagged behind and what the Government was doing was simply to facilitate its development and leave the Private Sector to compete in an Open Access platform. He reiterated that Government had the obligation to enable every Kenyan citizen to play a role in economic development especially the SMEs that constitute 95% of businesses in the country. He concluded by saying that there was absolutely nothing wrong with borrowing from the WB to stimulate demand for the investment Government was making in the ICT sector. Some of the funds would be used to develop capacity to utilize ICTs and development of local content. Essentially, Government was simply stimulating demand that would become consumers of Private Sector products. Alex Gakuru gave a general reaction that touched on both Affordability and Dispersion Issues. On local content, he suggested that all government departments should now be having web content while KENIC should be encouraged to bring down their domain registrations fees. On the demand issue, he urged Operators to think outside their traditional markets and start enlisting new communities such as Church Ministries amongst others. On Education, he said there maybe need to seek for trust funds to continuously educate Users while on Infrastructure, he commended the Government on their move to facilitate a national reach for communications. Harry Hare added that ICT Infrastructure development should actually be elevated to the same level as National Road or Power Infrastructure. Infact, he suggested, that all the three, ICT, Road and Power Infrastructure should be planned in sync to avoid duplication of effort where the ICT people are often seen digging up through roads that were constructed with little or no provision for Data-ducts. Theme - Impact of the Recommendations Alex Gakuru supported most of the recommendations but cautioned against any Government takeover of the KIXP. Eric wondered why the Regulator would be building the Infrastructure but Professor Meoli Kashorda corrected the misconception by saying that it was the Government that had been tasked with that exercise. He further elaborated what was meant by a National Information Infrastructure (NII). He said that a NII was actually an ICT strategy that was aligned to the national strategic economic plans (ref Singapore, Mauritius, China NII ). That is, NII aligns the national economic/development strategy with the national ICT strategy (rather than just policy). He added that, that was the only way to translate infrastructure to traffic and therefore revenue for the operators. Brain Longwe also supported most of the recommendations with cautions on a few. In particular, on the issue of dissolving the separation between ISPs and IGOs, he was of the idea that it would be better to start a fresh licensing regime subsequent to a stakeholders meeting that discussed what the future internet market would look like. The new licensing regime should then aim at structuring the critical areas within such a vision while being fairly open with the non-crtical areas On SLAs, he felt that it was easier to stipulate the Internet standard but it maybe quite a challenge to monitor the same for enforcement. ====Ends==== walu. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail&p=graduation+gifts&cs=bz

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Vacancy: Chief Executive Officer for UbuntuNet Alliance
by Tiwonge Msulira Banda 18 Jun '07

18 Jun '07

Dear Colleagues, ** *Vacancy: C**hief Executive Officer for UbutuNet Alliance* ** The UbuntuNet Alliance wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and self motivated person as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is a full-time senior post, with a competitive salary package. The CEO will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Alliance is a registered non-profit association of African National Research and Education Networks (NRENs), established in the latter half of 2005 with the vision of delivering very high speed – gigabits (Gbps) connectivity between research and education institutions throughout sub-Saharan Africa. The CEO, who reports to the Management Board, will fulfill the vision of the Alliance by carrying out the following duties: - Develop and implement the UbuntuNet Alliance's strategy - Support governance processes - Manage operations - Develop and sustain relations with the research and education networking community throughout sub-Saharan Africa and worldwide - Sustain relations with donor foundations - Sustain and develop relations with suppliers - Establish the Alliance's head office and secretariat in Nairobi. The applicant should have the ability to work independently and as part of a team in building the African Research and Education Backbone. Applicants with strong academic credentials and 3 years experience in senior network management will have an added advantage. Full details about The Alliance and the post can be obtained from the website, *www.ubuntunet.net* or contact Margaret Ngwira, email: * mengwira(a)kcn.unima.mw.* If you are interested in applying for this position, send your CV and a covering letter to Margaret Ngwira, Secretary, Ubuntunet Alliance, email: * mengwira(a)kcn.unima.mw*. cc *ceo(a)tenet.ac.za* or fax +265 1 756 090. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 6 July 2006. Kind regards, Tiwonge -- Tiwonge Msulira Banda UbuntuNet Alliance Secretariat University of Malawi Private Bag 1, Lilongwe, Malawi. http://www.ubuntunet.net Cell: 265 9 340740 Fax: 265 1 756090

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National e-Government Strategies: Designing for Success - 19 June 2007
by Harry Hare 18 Jun '07

18 Jun '07

Dear Colleagues, The World Bank office in Nairobi has kindly availed their facility for those interested in participating in a videoconference is titled "National e-Government Strategies: Designing for Success" which is to take place tomorrow June 19th at 9:00 - 11:30 am EST, which is 4pm here. This VC is organized in partnership with USAID/USTTI and Development Gateway Foundation. The event will feature several leading experts from India, Singapore, U.S., Kenya and World Bank who will engage in a discussion with country clients. The event description is below and more information is available at: http://go.worldbank.org/KYLN3DZF40 A great number of governments have now developed e-Government strategies and are at various stages of implementation. While a significant amount of attention has been given in the past to identifying the key components of e-Government strategies and identifying best practices, little attention has been given to the processes involved in the design of such strategies. Recognizing that the process of designing an e-Government strategy is perhaps as important if not more important than the resulting document, this event will be an opportunity to learn from three different country perspectives. The speakers will address the process of designing successful national e-Government strategies, focusing on the following questions: Why is it important to have well-designed e-Government Strategies? Why might the process be as important as the final document? What constitutes successful e-Government strategies? What are the key ingredients? How should governments go about designing e-Government strategies? What are the steps and processes that are essential not only to the elaboration of the strategy, but also to its successful implementation? The VC room at the Bank can accommodate just a few people, and we have been given about 15 spaces which shall be allocated on a first come first served basis. Due to security issues at the Bank's offices, we have to submit the names of those interested by 1pm tomorrow. So if you are interested in participating, pls send me an email by 1pm tomorrow 19th June 2007. My apologies for the short notice and we look forward to your participation! Best regards, Harry Hare African eDevelopment Resource Centre

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is your website relevant?
by Rebecca Wanjiku 18 Jun '07

18 Jun '07

only 10% of kenyan websites have relevant content- Michuki Having a website maybe the most fashionable thing for many Kenyan companies, but how many websites are relevant? How many have content that is important to local people? Michuki Mwangi, Chief Executive Officer at KENIC reckons that 90% of the websites in Kenya are irrelevant and user unfriendly. The 10% are under construction, and remain so for a long time. At the monthly forum, Michuki indicted many organizations of developing websites that dont give visitors reason to come back, because they have same information after three years. Less than 50 % of the content of the web is irrelevant and does not address the core functions of the organizations, said Michuki. For instance, Nakumatt Holdings website; it has a slide show of buildings, information about the company and very little about the products available and the prices. Uchumi website has information about products and the prices but is limited to products on special offer. Compared to Tesco super market in the UK- all the walkways are listed, groceries, finance, media information occupies less space, and maximizes on their core business. The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) website is equally incapable of providing flight information, parking costs and directions to and from the airport. The website does not load up easily and has more information on tourism compared to its core functions. With the website being labeled as off the mark, one participant commented that even the boards at the airport do not work. compare to the British Airports Authority website- it has flight information, how to leave from one airport to the next, car park direction and fees, security alerts among other features. Telkom scored higher marks, had all the information about their services, loads fast but there is no way to purchase the services online, one has to fill forms and visit agents to get services. Michuki argued that the main problem lies in the fact that websites have been labeled as IT jobs and are only there, not to help in marketing. In this respect, many organizations leave website management to their IT departments and do nothing to improve on the content available. To redress this, organizations need to identify right target group, build online social networks, and collaborations between academia, media and government to ensure that content is generated. ends Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail Q&A for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users.

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[Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Warnings of 'internet overload']
by alice 17 Jun '07

17 Jun '07

BBC NEWS Warnings of 'internet overload' By Spencer Kelly Click presenter As the flood of data across the internet continues to increase, there are those that say sometime soon it is going to collapse under its own weight. But that is what they said last year. Back in the early 90s, those of us that were online were just sending text e-mails of a few bytes each, traffic across the main US data lines was estimated at a few terabytes a month, steadily doubling every year. But the mid 90s saw the arrival of picture-rich websites, and the invention of the MP3. Suddenly each net user wanted megabytes of pictures and music, and the monthly traffic figure exploded. For the next few years we saw more steady growth with traffic again roughly doubling every year. But since 2003, we have seen another change in the way we use the net. The YouTube generation want to stream video, and download gigabytes of data in one go. "In one day YouTube sends data equivalent to 75 billion e-mails, so it's clearly very different," said Phil Smith, head of technology and corporate marketing at Cisco Systems. "The network is growing up, is starting to get more capacity than it ever had, but it is a challenge. "Video is real-time, it needs to not have mistakes or errors. E-mail can be a little slow. You wouldn't notice if it was 11 seconds rather than ten, but you would notice that on a video." Spending our inheritance Perhaps unsurprisingly, every year someone says the internet is going to collapse under the weight of the traffic. Looking at the figures, that seems a reasonable prediction. "Back in the days of the dotcom boom in the late 90s, billions of dollars were invested around the world in laying cables," said net expert Bill Thompson. "Then there was the crash of 2000 and since then we've been spending that inheritance, using that capacity, growing services to fill the space that was left over by all those companies that went out of business." Router reliability Much more high-speed optic fibre has been laid than we currently need, and scientists are confident that each strand can be pushed to carry almost limitless amounts of data in the form of light. But long before a backbone wire itself gets overloaded, the strain may begin to show on the devices at either end - the routers. "If we take a backbone link across the Atlantic, there's billions of bits of data arriving every second and it's all got to go to different destinations," explained Mr Thompson. The real issue that people are going to face, and are already noticing at home, is that ISPs are starting to cut back on the bandwidth that is available to people in their homes Bill Thompson, net expert "The router sits at the end of that very high speed link and decides where each small piece of data has to go. That's not a difficult computational task, but it has to make millions of decisions a second." The manufacturer of most of the world's routers is Cisco. When I pushed them on the subject of router overload, they were understandably confident. "Routers have come a long way since they started," said Mr Smith. "The routers we're talking about now can handle 92 terabits per second. "We have enough capacity to do that and drive a billion phone calls from those same people who are playing a video game at the same time they're having a text chat." Congestion Even if the routers can continue to take what the fibre delivers, there is another problem - the internet is not all fibre. A lot of the end connections, the ones that go to our individual home computers, are made of decades-old copper. "The real issue that people are going to face, and are already noticing at home, is that ISPs are starting to cut back on the bandwidth that is available to people in their homes," said Mr Thompson. "They call it bandwidth shaping." "They do this because they have a limited capacity to deliver to 100 or 200 homes, and if everybody's using the internet at the same time then the whole thing starts to get congested. Before that happens they cut back on the heavy users." Obstacles But digital meltdown is not the only threat facing the net. There are other, more sudden, real world hazards which the net has to protect against. Anything from terror attacks to, would you believe it shark bites, can and have taken out major links and routers. It only takes an earthquake, as we saw at the end of last year, to take out a significant segment of internet infrastructure Paul Wood, MessageLabs "There's a perception that the internet is very resilient," said Paul Wood, senior analyst of security firm MessageLabs. "The way it was designed means that if any particular part of it is disrupted then the traffic will find another route. "It only takes an earthquake, as we saw at the end of last year, to take out a significant segment of internet infrastructure. Then the traffic finds another route, but it goes over a very slow route, which then becomes saturated and can't handle the bandwidth. Then you lose the traffic and that part of the world goes dark for a while." For decades the internet has kept pace with our demands on it. And demand continues to grow. And the service providers will continue to insist that the net will survive, and the doomsayers will continue to insist that it is just about to collapse. Story from BBC NEWS: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/programmes/click_online/6756899.stm Published: 2007/06/15 14:25:46 GMT (c) BBC MMVII _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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from pirate radio to community radio...
by Rebecca Wanjiku 16 Jun '07

16 Jun '07

when power goes, the radio goes off air.... inspired by a pirate radio in Brazil, Koch Fm started operation as a pirate radio two years ago. last year, the radio got a licence to operate within 2km radius in Korogocho slums. just like many other sectors that depend on the erratic power, the station is in need of a generator. the volunteers have raised money and bought a generator but have not installed it. a company profile with the history and programs will be availed, here is the breakdown of what is needed. 1 piece 3 safe automatic change over = 80,000 24 metres , 10mm twin width earth @140 = 3,360 4 piece roll bolts 8mm @130 each = 520 1 piece concrete earth dip @2000 =2000 1 piece earth rod 4inch @ 550 =550 4bags of cement @ 400 =1,600 1 tonne concrete each = 1,100 1 tonne of sand @1,300= 1,300 4 pieces box iron/ion tube 2x2 each @ 1200= 4,800 3 pieces box iron/ion tube 1x2 @ 950 - 2,850 4 pieces iron sheets 21/2m @ 550 each = 2,200 4 pieces wire mesh @ 1400 = 5,600 2kg hood iron @ 180 =360 3 pieces inches @ 85 = 255 exhaust system @ 7,000 labour and transport = 45,000 testing and communication = 3000 VAT @ 16% = 25, 839 GRAND TOTAL 187,334 Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.

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Govt Opens Kshs 79 Billion Investment Opportunities
by Bill Kagai 16 Jun '07

16 Jun '07

From: MediaCorp.Research(a)mediacorp.co.ke <MediaCorp.Research(a)mediacorp.co.ke > Date: Jun 16, 2007 2:24 PM Subject: Govt Opens Kshs 79 Billion Investment Opportunities To: MediaCorp.Research(a)mediacorp.co.ke Cc: info(a)mediacorp.co.ke Please find attached the NSE Weekly Analytics and our brief précis on the 2007/2008 Budget, where the Government has opened enormous investment opportunities. We shall cover the details next week in our Weekly Analytics. Bildad Kagai MD - MediaCorp Limited Suite B2, Tetu Apartments, State House Avenue P. O. Box 20311 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya Tel. 254 20 272 8332 Fax. Rendered Obsolete www.mediacorp.co.ke

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[Fwd: The Drum Beat - 399 - Mobile Telephony]
by alice 16 Jun '07

16 Jun '07

This issue of the Drum Beat takes a closer look at trends, strategies, and initiatives centred around one particular information and communication technology (ICT): the mobile (cellular) telephone. It provides a snapshot of a few of the summaries available on The Communication Initiative website that explore to what extent - and to what end - this ICT is being used in various locales around the world to address a variety of needs and issues. *** CONTEXT & TRENDS 1. Mobile 2007 According to this report from ENTER [Centro de Análisis de la Sociedad de la Información y las Telecommunicaciones], the number of mobile customers throughout the world reached 2.6 billion by the end of 2006, with two-thirds of these customers in a developing country (compared with 50% at the end of 2003). Meanwhile, fixed telephony continues along the downward trend that started in 2002; in 2005, there was a decrease of 2.1% in value terms in the world market as a whole. http://www.comminit.com/redirect.cgi?r=http://www.enter.es/enter/file/espan… 2. Pocket Answer to Digital Divide by Jo Twist According to this article from the BBC, much of the debate about the digital divide centres on finding ways to get computers to individuals in developing countries, but some people argue that existing mobile phone technologies are the way to connect the world. The article states that mobile technology has, for some time, been making a difference in remote, underdeveloped areas where it is difficult and costly to build fixed-line infrastructure and net access. One reason for its success is ease of use and ability to conveniently overcome language and literacy issues. In addition, while internet access requires some level of know-how, such as typing and reading skills, the mobile, in its simplest form, requires voice only. This technology is being used in local communities to find out market prices and other vital information. For example, in Bangladesh, mobiles are being extensively used for e-learning, e-commerce, and e-government. http://www.comminit.com/strategicthinking/st2006/thinking-1513.html 3. Telecommunications: A Dynamic Revolution by David White This November 2006 article traces trends in telephone use in Africa. According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), between 2000 and 2005 the number of mobile phone lines in Africa rose from 15.6 to 135 million - a compound annual growth rate of almost 54%, compared with 24% globally. Mobile users account for 83% of Africa's telephone subscribers, a higher proportion than any other region in the world; the World Bank estimates that in most African countries, more than 90% of mobile custom is prepaid. However, mobile network coverage on the continent, averaged at 15%, is still the lowest in the world, varying from 72% in South Africa to 1% in Eritrea, and expansion is expected to be slow. Furthermore, White explains that the rise of the mobile may be masking a number of problems in the continent's communications infrastructure. For instance, Africa's landlines are said to be in a crippled state; main telephone lines have expanded, but at a much slower rate of l! ess than 7% a year, achieving a penetration rate of just 3%; Chad, for instance, has 1 fixed line for 700 people. http://www.comminit.com/trends/ctrends2006/trends-327.html 4. New Trends in Mobile Communications in Latin America by Judith Mariscal and Eugenio Rivera According to this October 2005 paper, Latin America's mobile telephony sector "has experienced a growth pattern that vastly surpassed all expectations." The authors note that, after 1998, the average annual growth of mobile telephony users during the 2000-2003 period was 33% in the region, whereas growth in the case of traditional telephony was only 7%. In fact, "Today, mobile telephony provides the only source of access to some of the poorest segments of the population." For instance, many members of rural Mexican families have migrated to larger cities within Mexico or abroad looking for better salaries, employment, and educational opportunities; increased capacity to communicate is key. http://www.comminit.com/trends/ctrends2006/trends-277.html 5. UK Children Go Online: Final Report of Key Project Findings by Sonia Livingstone and Magdalena Bober This April 2005 report indicates that one key finding from a survey of children and youth aged 9-19 in the United Kingdom (UK) is that the mobile phone is their preferred method of communication - over email, text or instant messaging - for a range of reasons - whether it is passing time, discussing logistics, seeking advice, or gossiping or flirting. http://www.comminit.com/trends/st2005/thinking-1271.html 6. From Matatu to the Masai via Mobile by Paul Mason As part of his journey through Kenya using a map of the country's mobile phone networks as his guide, BBC Newsnight correspondent Paul Mason here traces trends in the use of this ICT to foster economic and social development. Mason explains that today 1 in 3 adults carry a cellphone in Kenya; in the past 5 years the number of mobiles in Kenya has grown from 1 million to 6.5 million. In contrast, the number of landlines remains at about 300,000, mostly in government offices. "About 80% of Kenyans are covered by mobile networks and while it would be easy to find a place off the network, finding people there would be difficult." One new specific development Mason describes is the ability to transfer funds via one's cell phone. http://www.comminit.com/trends/ctrends2007/trends-340.html 7. Wireless Communication and Development in the Asia-Pacific: Institutions Matter by Rohan Samarajiva This paper traces regional trends related to the growth of wireless technologies, including telephones, and explores the regulatory and policy environment that is needed to continue to support these technologies' "enormously important role in extending access to voice and data communications by hitherto excluded groups in society." The Asia-Pacific is also "a major player in mobile data. One consultancy firm calculated that 77% of the world's estimated 100 million mobile data subscribers in 2003 came from the Asia-Pacific, principally Japan and South Korea. The region was making significant progress on 3G mobile services as well, with over 10 million subscribers in 2004. However, "there remain many institutional barriers..." http://www.comminit.com/trends/ctrends2006/trends-280.html 8. The Real Digital Diversity by Seán Ó Siochrú In this article, Ó Siochrú agrees that mobile phones have proven to be very successful, offering examples of community-owned and community-driven networks in Argentina, Peru, Poland, and India - where wireless technologies are offering small-scale, low-cost, low-maintenance data and voice networks. However, he argues that mobile phones are not necessarily the least expensive or best way to bring telephone services to economically poor and rural areas. He points to a particular one-size-fits-all project based in Bangladesh that failed in Nigeria, attributing the failure to significant differences related to factors such as population density, availability of micro-credit, and cost of interconnections. Ó Siochrú makes reference to the private sector's unwillingness to commit to long-term investment needs when it comes to bandwidth. He also believes that widespread applications are not occurring primarily because of the absence of a supportive regulatory and institutional envir! onment. http://www.comminit.com/strategicthinking/st2005/thinking-1179.html MOBILES IN TIMES OF CRISIS & CONFLICT 9. Must Haves: Cellphones Top Iraqi Cool List by Damien Cave According to this news article, in July 2006 there were 7.1 million cellphone subscribers in Iraq, up from 1.4 million 2 years prior. The author suggests that it is the violence in this country that seems to have spawned the growing use of this ICT. For instance, insurgents are using phones to communicate with each other about such issues as detonation of bombs, while Iraqis of all sects are relying on their phones to avoid danger and/or to communicate their safety (or lack thereof) to family members. In addition, human rights workers often receive pictures of men tortured or killed by death squads, many of them taken with the cellphones of witnesses or the victims' relatives. Brig. Gen. Jaleel Khalaf Shwayel of the Iraqi Army said that he gives cellphone number to people in the neighbourhoods, and receives calls every day. "In the el-Adil district, I received a call that people there had put mines in the road...I gave an order to investigate, and we discovered it was right.! " In addition to use of this medium to exchange news and/or information, Iraqis - especially young people - are reportedly using text messages and images on their cellphones as a "safe" form of self-expression, and as a way to tap into a source of resilience and local sense of humour as a way of coping with pervasive violence. http://www.comminit.com/trends/ctrends2007/trends-334.html 10. Internews Creates Text Messaging Service for Indonesian Journalists After Earthquake This article explores trends in the use of short message service (SMS) technology by journalists seeking to share crucial information with the general public in the aftermath of a natural disaster. In response to the May 27 2006 earthquake on the Indonesian island of Java, which killed over 5,000 and left 1.6 million homeless, mobile phones "quickly became mobile news services for journalists covering the recovery efforts." As part of the Java Earthquake Emergency Media Project, Internews worked with more than 180 Indonesian journalists to establish a quick, low-cost emergency communication network that enabled local radio stations to report on humanitarian relief. Outgoing messages ranged from warnings of aftershocks and reports on emergency services such as vaccinations, to stories of protests by communities that had not received any government aid after the disaster. http://www.comminit.com/trends/ctrends2006/trends-329.html 11. Donate a Phone, Save a Life National Cell Phone Collection Campaign - United States In 2005, the Body Shop, an international retailer of skin, hair, and body care products, asked members of the United States public to donate used wireless phones to support the effort to stop family violence. The Body Shop is sharing information on its website and using this and other media channels to stimulate donation of used phones to be sold, refurbished, or recycled, with proceeds going to partnering organisations whose programming works to raise public awareness about domestic violence and to support survivors. The goal of the campaign is to "break the silence around this issue and bring support, awareness, and education" to the Body's Shop's customers and employees. http://www.comminit.com/experiences/pds2005/experiences-3325.html Contact http://www.comminit.com/redirect.cgi?r=http://www.thebodyshop.com/bodyshop/… 12. Greenpeace Uses SMS To Monitor Forest Destruction According to this article, Greenpeace is using mobile phone technology to support environmental activism in Argentina. This includes using SMS in campaigns and activities, both to receive information from local activists on the ground and also to mobilise supporters in the cities. Greenpeace has provided indigenous people with mobile phones so that they can text for help when their lands are under attack from developers; this strategy is based on the belief that SMS is the most accessible method for indigenous people, as in most cases they don't have landlines or access to electricity. http://www.comminit.com/strategicthinking/st2006/thinking-1500.html 13. Cell Phones for Soldiers - United States and Global This is a grassroots effort to help active duty military members communicate with their families through funds raised from recycled cell phones. Initiated in April 2004 by a (then) 13-year-old United States resident and her 12-year-old brother, this programme involves galvanising community members to donate used mobile phones to support the purchase of prepaid phone cards for American troops overseas. Inspired by a news story on television about a Massachusetts soldier struggling to pay off more than US$7,000 in charges for cellphone calls home from the Persian Gulf, the brother and sister team collected money from classmates and other local sources to help pay that soldier's phone bill. Their plan broadened when the pair heard that recyclers paid for used cell phones. Working with their parents, the siblings persuaded local shops, police stations, and government offices to set out cell phone recycling bins. With the recycling proceeds and some cash donations, the siblings b! uy phone cards worth up to 60 minutes each in international calls. They send the cards to service members and their families or military units that place requests through the charity's website. http://www.comminit.com/experiences/pds2007/experiences-4209.html Contact Brittany and Robbie Bergquist kids(a)cellphonesforsoldiers.com OR cellphonesforsoldiers(a)recellular.com 14. Ratification of the Protocol Campaign - African Union This communication campaign uses advocacy as a tactic to urge African governments to ratify the protocol of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa. Thirteen civil society organisations that have been working on the protocol - along with Oxfam GB, Equality Now, African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET), CREDO for Freedom of Expression and Associated Rights, and Fahamu - formed a coalition. These campaigners joined efforts by preparing a petition to be presented to the Heads of States and Government of the African Union (AU) and then putting out a call for articles and an SMS campaign known as "text now 4 women's rights." This part of the campaign was aimed to enable cell phone users across the world to send text messages from their cell phones to sign an online petition in support of the campaign. http://www.comminit.com/africa/experiences/pds12006/experiences-3519.html Contact Zeinab Kamil Ali zeinab70(a)yahoo.com OR Hannah Forster acdhrs(a)acdhrs.org OR Dr. Morissanda Kouyate morissanda(a)yahoo.fr OR Anne Gathumbi info(a)covaw.or.ke OR Soyata Maiga cabinetsoya(a)afribone.net.ml OR Muchimba Sikumba Dils fdc(a)fdc.org.mz OR Liz Frank sister(a)iafrica.com.na OR Elize Delport illisd(a)mweb.co.za OR Adjamambo Johnson wildaf(a)cafe.tg OR Lynette Matima lynette(a)wildaf.org.zw *** PULSE POLL http://www.comminit.com/pulse.html Media reform is a free-standing social movement. Do you agree or disagree? 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Mobile PanFlu Prep is available in English and Spanish and contains rich graphics, animations, voice-overs, branching, scrolling text, and record-keeping. http://www.comminit.com/avianinfluenza/st2006/thinking-1618.html 16. Phones-for-Health - Global This is a public-private partnership facilitating access to and use of cell phones for health efforts in the developing world. The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Emergency Plan/PEPFAR) is working along with the several mobile phone industry companies and other private-sector partners to leverage technology to connect health systems in PEPFAR-supported countries. The programme provides health workers in the field with a Motorola-made phone that is equipped with an application that lets them enter health data on patients. That information is then sent by way of general packet radio services (GPRS) to a central database. (If a GPRS network is not available, it can be sent via SMS.) The data is analysed and mapped by the system and then made available to health officials through a real-time internet database. PEPFAR will provide initial support for system roll-out in Rwanda and Nigeria in 2007, with a plan to eventually extend the partnership to at least 8 addi! tional countries on this continent and then expand into Asia as well. While initially focused on HIV/AIDS, the goal is to use the system to address infectious diseases like tuberculosis and malaria. http://www.comminit.com/experiences/pds2007/experiences-4208.html Contact PughKA(a)state.gov 17. Polio Tunes on Phones A January 2007 anti-polio campaign in India included the use of polio eradication messages on landline and cell phones to raise awareness about polio among phone users. http://www.comminit.com/strategicthinking/st2007/thinking-2026.html 18. La Sante au Bout du Fil (Health On Line) - Mali Launched by Population Services International (PSI)/Mali and the Mali-based telecommunications carrier Ikatel, this social marketing campaign uses information and communication technologies (ICTs) - namely, cellular technology and a website designed specifically for young people - in an effort to combat HIV/AIDS and malaria in Mali. The project sends text messages with PSI/Mali-created health slogans twice a month to 350,000 clients, free of charge. HIV/AIDS and malaria prevention slogans are also being printed on one million pre-paid phone cards. Specifically, simple, concrete messages such as "Anyone can get HIV - everyone can prevent it" and "Protect your family against malaria - use an insecticide-treated mosquito net" are part of the campaign's aim to raise awareness and promote PSI's products: Protector brand condoms, BLOC insecticide net retreatment kits, and Super Moustiquaire Famille Protégée treated nets. http://www.comminit.com/africa/experiences/pds122004/experiences-2828.html Contact psimali(a)psimali.org 19. TeleDoc - India This initiative provides handheld mobile phone devices to village health workers in India, permitting them to communicate with doctors who use a web application to help diagnose and prescribe for patients. The process of creating TeleDoc began in 2001, when the India-based Jiva worked closely with community heads of villages in Haryana to identify healthcare priorities and test appropriate health solutions. The result is a system that uses Java-enabled mobile telephones to provide village-based healthcare workers with real-time ability to record and transmit diagnostic information. Custom database applications, which synchronise with record-management systems at Jiva's clinic, enable doctors to analyse the data and then prescribe medication and treatment. Medicines are compounded at a regional office, picked up by field workers, and delivered to patients in their homes - a network of pharmacies and delivery people supports this process. The approximate cost of the entire Tel! eDoc process is 70 rupees (US$1.50) per consultation. http://www.comminit.com/experiences/pds12004/experiences-469.html Contact contact(a)jiva.com 20. Mobiles To Track Bird Flu and AIDS Spread by Jo Best Mobile phones are being used to help doctors in Rwanda track the spread of diseases such as avian influenza and HIV/AIDS. Created by the GSM Association and Voxiva, the system allows medical and government staff to report on disease outbreaks and patient treatment status, as well as to order medicine. http://www.comminit.com/trends/st2006/thinking-1924.html MOBILES TO FIGHT POVERTY 21. Phones for the Poor by Syed Mohammad Ali Drawing on examples from Africa and South Asia, this article shows that the "growing profusion of cell phones can have a direct impact on the lives of [economically] poor people," for example, changing the lives of economically poor women whose personal mobility is constrained by socio-cultural barriers. In describing projects to alleviate the digital divide, the author cites the telecommunications strategy of the Grameen Bank, an approach characterised here as "vital for development and poverty alleviation." To take advantage of this potential, the author urges more innovative approaches which are relevant to the needs of the economically poor; also, providers and governments need an "integrated approach going beyond simply providing cheaper phones..." http://www.comminit.com/strategicthinking/st2007/thinking-2093.html 22. Mobile Telecommunications and Economic Growth by Leonard Waverman, Meloria Meschi, and Melvyn Fuss In October 2005, the Annenberg Research Network on International Communication (ARNIC) at the University of Southern California, or USC (USA) held a workshop - "Wireless Communication and Development: A Global Perspective" - as part of a multi-disciplinary effort to study the emergence of new communication infrastructures, examine the transformation of government policies and communication patterns, and analyse the social and economic consequences. In this paper, one of 12 delivered at the event, the authors share research that found the economic impact of mobiles around the world to be significant. For instance, doubling mobile penetration from its average level of 8% leads to 10% increase in output. They point, in particular, to the growth potential of mobiles in African countries, noting that South Africa and Morocco have exceptional performance in mobiles rollout and that faster growth is expected here, especially if political stability is maintained. Pointing to busines! s success stories like Celtel and Orascom, they argue that locally run and owned mobile companies can thrive even in the economically poorest of nations, but that a good investment climate, solid rule of law, and less corruption need to be in place. http://www.comminit.com/trends/ctrends2006/trends-283.html 23. Wireless Technologies and Development in Africa by Catherine Nyaki Adeya In this paper from the October 2005 "Wireless Communication and Development: A Global Perspective" workshop, Nyaki Adeya examines the growth in mobile networks in Africa - stressing the "considerable variation between different African countries' adoption and use of these technologies, ranging from the fairly advanced status of South Africa to the relatively under-developed status of Somalia." In the second section of the paper, Adeya examines various strategies for bringing mobile telephony to low-income groups in Africa. To cite one example she points to, Simu ya Jamii is a community-based mobile telecommunication in Kenya that is tailored to satisfy the communication needs of the economically poor, especially those who do not have personal mobile phones. This system "has not only created jobs in low income areas but has given greater access to communication facilities for the poor." There is a specially designed Simu ya Jamii for those on wheelchairs (though able bodied p! eople use it as well), and mostly run by one of their own. As Adeya notes, the popularity of Simu ya Jamii has increased because it can be used even where there is no electricity; charging can be done using solar or car batteries. http://www.comminit.com/trends/ctrends2006/trends-281.html 24. Mobile Banking As Aid Tool by Shihoko Goto According to this article, as mobile phone use has expanded, the ways in which the technology can be used have, too. Even in regions where electric supply and phone connections are sporadic, mobile phones are increasingly being used as a tool for microfinance, as they provide access to bank accounts and allow the transfer of funds and payment of bills. As many people in countries like the Philippines and South Africa own cell phones, mobile banking improves access to credit: "they can be part of a society that depends less on actual cash and more on credit information, which is more convenient and safer, by using a tool that they already have and are familiar with." 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Matatu to the Masai via Mobile
by alice 16 Jun '07

16 Jun '07

>From Matatu to the Masai via Mobile by Paul Mason As part of his journey through Kenya using a map of the country's mobile phone networks as his guide, BBC Newsnight correspondent Paul Mason here traces trends in the use of this ICT to foster economic and social development. Mason explains that today 1 in 3 adults carry a cellphone in Kenya; in the past 5 years the number of mobiles in Kenya has grown from 1 million to 6.5 million. In contrast, the number of landlines remains at about 300,000, mostly in government offices. "About 80% of Kenyans are covered by mobile networks and while it would be easy to find a place off the network, finding people there would be difficult." One new specific development Mason describes is the ability to transfer funds via one's cell phone. http://www.comminit.com/trends/ctrends2007/trends-340.html

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FW: DANGEROUS VIRUS WARNING ALERT
by Kagwe James 16 Jun '07

16 Jun '07

Was sent the below email by someone... I thought it was a joke but guess what there's a virus by the name Raila odinga. Check it out on the following link http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp?id=description&virus_k=142420 Regards, James Kagwe ________________________________ VIRUS WARNING If you get any mail with the names Raila Odinga OR Kibaki or any photos of Raila or Kibaki Please do not Open. We are trying to contain the attack to the workstations that have been infected. We just had a virus attack by the name of Raila Odinga. Its coming in form of a photo (JPEG) and self installs in the computer. Once in inside, a slide on Raila for presidency comes on the screen and won't get out no matter what you do. Once in the flash disk or diskette, it duplicates all the documents and sooner the documents won't open!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No antivirus can't cure it coz its not yet classified. It's made by local hackers calling themselves hackers for Raila campaign and then gives the website www.raila2007.com <http://www.raila2007.com%20> . It seems to be moving quite fast as a number of organizations have been attacked in Nairobi. Regards IT Service Desk ########################################### This message has been scanned by F-Secure Anti-Virus for Microsoft Exchange. For more information, connect to http://www.f-secure.com/

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John Kerry - Broadband should be in every home
by Alex Gakuru 16 Jun '07

16 Jun '07

[Incidentally, this has been the law in Kenya since KCA 1998 was enacted. "Under sections 23 and 47 of the Kenya Communications Act of 1998, the Commission is required to ensure that communications services are provided throughout Kenya and that the interests of all users of these services are protected with respect to prices charged for and the quality and variety of those services among other responsibilities" http://www.cck.go.ke/consumer_center/ Q: Could the law have been violated? Nairobi with 90% of all internet, GSM duo, tariffs above the roof, consumer complaints handling procedures, consumer associations support... The sum total points to "not so democratic" telecommunications sector. Beyond public relations spins, there is a need study what leaders and people in authority are practically doing to ensure the law is not broken any further] ----- BROADBAND SHOULD BE IN EVERY HOME [SOURCE: The Hill, AUTHOR: Sen John Kerry (D-MA)] [Commentary] very important piece of public property is about to be auctioned off. You won't find it on a map, but it is prime real estate. And the sale of this property has profound implications for schools, businesses, emergency first responders, rural communities and the future of wireless communication and innovation in America. In the upcoming 700 MHz spectrum auction, the Federal Communications Commission will auction off an important slice of our airwaves. The FCC has a choice: It can either provide extraordinary benefits to millions of Americans or tilt bandwidth policy to line the pockets of a privileged few. The airwaves belong to the American people -- and their use should serve the public interest, not corporate interests. In recent auctions, the big communications companies actively used their bidding power to shut out new providers. As a result, these new companies faced near impossible barriers to entry in the wireless communications industry. What does this mean for us? Consumers don't enjoy the lower prices and better service that would result from more choice in the communications marketplace. The upcoming auction presents a real opportunity to promote economic competitiveness and address affordability and availability of important wireless services. The Internet and our airwaves are public property. All Americans should benefit from and be able to access it -- not just in revenues the government earns from selling spectrum to corporations, but also in expanded access to revolutionary new technology for every American. Our economy, our schools, our families and our first responders are counting on the FCC and conduct a fair auction in the spirit of competition and innovation that drives the Internet today. Previous generations ushered in new eras of economic progress with electricity for rural areas and a car in every driveway. In 2007 to stay competitive, we should strive to do the same with broadband in every home. http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/broadband-should-be-in-every-home-2007-… --------------------------------- Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when.

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Re: [kictanet] Google favours Kenya over SA | My Broadband ADSL Blogs - Sent Using Google Toolbar
by evelyne ofwona 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

> Google favours Kenya over SA > > > /Share This > / /June > 11th, 2007/ /Cara/ > > Google are looking to crack the African market but instead of making a > beeline for SA, one of the most developed countries on the continent, > they are setting up camp in Kenya. > > They have advertised for South African personnel so the chances are > good that they will also establish an office in SA but the fact > remains that Kenya was their first choice. > > One must wonder what made Kenya a more attractive alternative than SA? > > I would hazard a guess that Google want to build their own > infrastructure and after investigating the situation in SA decided > that it would be easier for them to achieve their aims in Kenya. > > Whilst Kenya also has an incumbent operator that holds things back > somewhat, one gets the feeling that things are still happening over > there in the fixed line sector with companies like Kenya Data Networks. > > Perhaps Google have identified the Kenyan market as being more open > for competing forces or perhaps the country is politically more > favourable, whatever the case it is a sad day when SA starts to loose > out to rival African players. > > See http://mybroadband.co.za/nephp/?m=show&id=6695 > for the full story. > > Entry Filed under: General > > --------------------------------- Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out.

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Zimbabwe Legalises ICT Censorship?
by Alex Gakuru 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

... Meanwhile, the lower house of Zimbabwes parliament passed a bill yesterday allowing the government to monitor phones, mail and the Internet to protect national security. While conceding the country needed to protect itself against terrorism, opposition members said they feared the bill would pave the way for President Mugabes government to curtail freedom of speech and breach privacy. The Interception of Communications bill sailed through the lower house without amendments and will now be sent to the upper house, where it is expected to face little opposition. Mr Mugabes ruling party has a majority in both houses.... http://www.nationmedia.com/dailynation/nmgcontententry.asp?premiumid=0&cate… --------------------------------- Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us.

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Re: [kictanet] FW: [www.eThinkTankTz.org] Tanzania Govt Budget Speech
by Maliti, Tom 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

Hi, Actually, the Kenyan minister's speech was on the treasury website www.treasury.go.ke within an hour of his delivering it. I think the problem is that the Kenya National Assembly's web site is poorly served. We have lots to learn from Tanzania's and Uganda's parliaments. Kenya's national assembly does not even have an up to date order paper on the web site, whereas you will get loads of information on Tanzania's bunge website, up to date info, bills going backing 10 years and more. Tom Maliti Correspondent East Africa Bureau The Associated Press Nairobi Kenya Mobile: +254 733 641 984 Tel: +254 20 285 9109 Fax: +254 20 272 4726 ________________________________ From: kictanet-bounces+tmaliti=ap.org(a)kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+tmaliti=ap.org@kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Harry Hare Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 12:29 PM To: Maliti, Tom Subject: [kictanet] FW: [www.eThinkTankTz.org] Tanzania Govt Budget Speech Just checked the National Assembly website and the Budget Speech which was read by the Finance Minister, Hon Kimunya yesterday has not been posted yet...probably we need to learn a few things from our southerly neigbours! 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Sh1bn allocated to fibre optic cable project
by John Walubengo 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

Sh1bn allocated to fibre optic cable project Story by JUSTUS ONDARI Publication Date: 6/15/2007 The Government yesterday showed its resolve to go ahead with its fibre optic project ahead of the regional initiative by factoring in Sh1 billion for The East Africa Marine System (TEAMS) project. The project could get Kenyans hooked onto the international fibre system mid next year. TEAMS is different from the first initiative, the Eastern Africa Submarine Cable Systems (EASSy) project that has been held up because of negotiations over its ownership and funding. >>>snip story continues @ http://www.nationmedia.com/dailynation/nmgcontententry.asp?category_id=1&ne… ____________________________________________________________________________________ Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7

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Re: [kictanet] monthly forum June 14
by Sandy 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

Any exciting updates on yesterday's forum? Please do share. Ahsante, Sandy Sandra Ndonye Media Manager Internews Network Tel (DL): 253249 Nairobi, Kenya www.internews.org ----- Original Message ----- From: Sheila Amdany To: sandy(a)internews.co.ke Cc: 'carol wanjiru' Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 2:35 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] monthly forum June 14 Becky Radio SIMBA 102.7 promotes and develops both local talent and content, we are interested to hear more on local content and one of our staff will attend this forum Regards Sheila "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win" Mahatma Gandhi Sheila Amdany Radio SIMBA 102.7 Magic Radio Limited P O Box 43929-00100 NAIROBI Telephone +254 20 3877904 or +254 20 3877916 Fax +254 20 3877908 Cell +254 722 526 364 samdany(a)radiosimba.co.ke This email, any attachment and response string are confidential and may be legally privileged. Any opinions or suggestions expressed in this mail do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Radio Simba 102.7/ Magic Radio Limited. If you are not the intended recipient, please call or email the sender and delete this message and any attachments immediately. Please do not copy or forward this message or attachment. Internet communications are not secure and therefore, Radio Simba 102.7/Magic Radio Limited does not accept legal responsibility for the contents of this message as it has been transmitted over unsecured public network. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: kictanet-bounces+samdany=radiosimba.co.ke(a)kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+samdany=radiosimba.co.ke@kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Rebecca Wanjiku Sent: 08 June 2007 14:20 To: samdany(a)radiosimba.co.ke Cc: carol wanjiru Subject: [kictanet] monthly forum June 14 you are invited to the monthly forum on June 14th, the theme for this month is Local Content. Michuki Mwangi, from Kenic will give a presesntation on how to promote local content, the various ways, he will also demystify the term local content and show how we can contribute to local content development, Carol Wanjiru will from KOCH Fm will be present to share with us how they are trying to develop content at Koch FM and how its different from other FM stations that contain substantial amount of Hollywood gossip and other foreign programs, the forum will be at Jacaranda starting at 3pm welcome becky Rebecca Wanjiku, journalist, p.o box 33515, Nairobi.00600 Kenya. Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ 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/sandy%40internews.co.ke

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FW: [www.eThinkTankTz.org] Tanzania Govt Budget Speech
by Harry Hare 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

Just checked the National Assembly website and the Budget Speech which was read by the Finance Minister, Hon Kimunya yesterday has not been posted yet.probably we need to learn a few things from our southerly neigbours! 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a chance for you to help
by Rebecca Wanjiku 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

Koch Fm needs a generator It is not every day that Kenyan journalists commit their money to the community but Nganga Mbugua had a noble idea- to contribute towards Koch Fms acquisition of a generator. Mbugua, a journalist with the Nation wanted had learnt that Koch Fm was fundraising to buy a generator and wanted to contribute to the cause. So he sent sms to all his friends. He asked for whatever they had, shs 100, 500, 1,000 or 10,000. Now, Koch Fm has a generator but has no money to install it. They got estimate costs of about shs 120,000. KICTANet members have been invited to pledge their contribution towards this worthy cause. Whether monetary or in kind, all are welcome to contribute. We are drawing a list of those interested in contributing. Andrew Limo was the first to pledge. Please add your name to this list. Ideally, Kenya ICT Action Network would like to help, and make sure the ACTION part is more prominent. It is such acts that will bridge the digital divide Do I hear the names??? Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links.

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a chance for you to help
by Rebecca Wanjiku 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

Koch Fm needs a generator It is not every day that Kenyan journalists commit their money to the community but Nganga Mbugua had a noble idea- to contribute towards Koch Fms acquisition of a generator. Mbugua, a journalist with the Nation wanted had learnt that Koch Fm was fundraising to buy a generator and wanted to contribute to the cause. So he sent sms to all his friends. He asked for whatever they had, shs 100, 500, 1,000 or 10,000. Now, Koch Fm has a generator but has no money to install it. They got estimate costs of about shs 120,000. KICTANet members have been invited to pledge their contribution towards this worthy cause. Whether monetary or in kind, all are welcome to contribute. We are drawing a list of those interested in contributing. Andrew Limo was the first to pledge. Please add your name to this list. Ideally, Kenya ICT Action Network would like to help, and make sure the ACTION part is more prominent. It is such acts that will bridge the digital divide Do I hear the names??? Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase.

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Radio Simba to train Koch Fm presenters
by Rebecca Wanjiku 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

Simba Fm to train presenters at Koch Fm When Carol Wanjiru agreed to make a presentation at KICTANets monthly forum, she did not expect the response to be that overwhelming. I knew good things would come, but this is more than good. Thank you KICTANet! she said. Apart from having an operational website, Radio Simba invited Koch Fm presenters for a hands-on training at their offices in Lavington. Nicola Munene, from Radio Simba, confirmed that the station would be delighted to expose the volunteers at Koch Fm to the rigors of a commercial radio station and how they make presentation beneficial to the community. We will arrange when they can come over to our offices. I think it will be mutually beneficial, said Munene. Koch Fm is operated by youth at Korogocho slums on voluntary basis. Ends Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links.

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Kenic, Communicart, send smiles back to Korogocho slums
by Rebecca Wanjiku 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

KICTANet members make a difference at Koch FM When Carol Wanjiru and Hellen Wanjiku gave their presentation about Koch Fm, the challenges and successes, the crowd was delighted. It was a capacity crowd of Kictanet members who turned up probably to listen to the opportunities and challenges to development and maintenance of local content in local radio stations and websites. For a station that started as a pirate radio at the Korogocho slums in Nairobi, Koch Fm officially launches tomorrow (Saturday June 16th) The station broadcasts at 99.9 at a radius of 2km, incidentally, the same frequency is licensed to Ghetto Fm at Majengo slums. If they exceed the radius, then they interfere with each others frequencies. In this respect, Koch Fm would like to stream online so that even those living beyond Korogocho can listen to them. But they have no website. That was made history yesterday by KENIC and Communicart. KENIC will organise for them to get a domain while Communicart will develop their website and ensure its interactive. Because Koch Fm wants to encourage qualified youth to abandon crime and seek employment or entrepreneurship, the website will allow organizations and individuals to post employment and training opportunities which will be broadcast at the station. Ends Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool.

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Radio Simba to train Koch Fm presenters
by Rebecca Wanjiku 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

Simba Fm to train presenters at Koch Fm When Carol Wanjiru agreed to make a presentation at KICTANets monthly forum, she did not expect the response to be that overwhelming. I knew good things would come, but this is more than good. Thank you KICTANet! she said. Apart from having an operational website, Radio Simba invited Koch Fm presenters for a hands-on training at their offices in Lavington. Nicola Munene, from Radio Simba, confirmed that the station would be delighted to expose the volunteers at Koch Fm to the rigors of a commercial radio station and how they make presentation beneficial to the community. We will arrange when they can come over to our offices. I think it will be mutually beneficial, said Munene. Koch Fm is operated by youth at Korogocho slums on voluntary basis. Ends 6 Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV.

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Kenic, Communicart, sends smiles back to Korogocho slums
by Rebecca Wanjiku 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

KICTANet members make a difference at Koch FM When Carol Wanjiru and Hellen Wanjiku gave their presentation about Koch Fm, the challenges and successes, the crowd was delighted. It was a capacity crowd of Kictanet members who turned up probably to listen to the opportunities and challenges to development and maintenance of local content in local radio stations and websites. For a station that started as a pirate radio at the Korogocho slums in Nairobi, Koch Fm officially launches tomorrow (Saturday June 16th) The station broadcasts at 99.9 at a radius of 2km, incidentally, the same frequency is licensed to Ghetto Fm at Majengo slums. If they exceed the radius, then they interfere with each others frequencies. In this respect, Koch Fm would like to stream online so that even those living beyond Korogocho can listen to them. But they have no website. That was made history yesterday by KENIC and Communicart. KENIC will organise for them to get a domain while Communicart will develop their website and ensure its interactive. Because Koch Fm wants to encourage qualified youth to abandon crime and seek employment or entrepreneurship, the website will allow organizations and individuals to post employment and training opportunities which will be broadcast at the station. Ends Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Get the free Yahoo! toolbar and rest assured with the added security of spyware protection.

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forum at palm room
by Rebecca Wanjiku 14 Jun '07

14 Jun '07

just to let you know the forum will be held at the Palm room in Jacaranda at 3 pm hope to see you there regards Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail Q&A for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users.

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Re: [kictanet] Apology for non attendance
by Innovative Lawyering 14 Jun '07

14 Jun '07

Hi all, I will not be able to attend the forum at the Jacaranda hotel today due to earlier engagements. However I will send a representative. Regards Ben Sihanya ____________________________________________________________________________ Dr Ben Sihanya, Ph.D. (Stanford) Teacher, Intellectual Property Attorney, Author, Advocate, CPS (K), Consultant Intellectual Property, Constitutionalism, and Communication Law University of Nairobi Law School & ©opyright Africa & Innovative Lawyering Trainer on TRIPs, WTOs Regional Trade Policy Course, University of Namibia Parklands Law Campus, Room B10 Box 1313, Sarit Centre, 00606 Nairobi, Kenya Telefax (254-20) 3741769 (O); +4343259 (H); Cell: +722897825 email: copyrightafrica(a)innovativelawyering.com; sihanya(a)innovativelawyering.com; innovativelawyering(a)wananchi.com; url:www.innovativelawyering.com

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citizens' rights to a nondiscriminatory Internet
by Alex Gakuru 14 Jun '07

14 Jun '07

Telco lobbyists thwarted as Net Neutrality resolution passes MAINE IS FIRST STATE IN NATION TO PASS NET NEUTRALITY RESOLVE [SOURCE: maineinternetfreedom.com press release] A diverse coalition of Mainers applauded the enactment today of the first net neutrality resolve in the nation. The resolution, LD 1675, recognizes the importance of full, fair and non-discriminatory access to the Internet and instructs the Public Advocate to study what can be done to protect the rights of Maine Internet users. "Maine is the first state in the nation to stand up for its citizens' rights to a nondiscriminatory Internet," said Senator Ethan Strimling, the original sponsor of LD 1675. "The rest of the nation should follow suit and study what can be done to protect net neutrality." Maine is once again leading the way in protecting the rights of its citizens, said Shenna Bellows, Executive Director of the Maine Civil Liberties Union. This resolution will help re-establish the Internet as the free and open arena of democracy it was always intended to be. Advocates say that restoring net neutrality is essential to protecting the right of Internet users to access the information they choose. "Net neutrality principles are key to keeping control of the Internet in the hands of the people," said Chellie Pingree. "With this resolution, the Legislature has put the needs of Mainers before the needs of the telecom companies." http://www.maineinternetfreedom.com/node/57 * Links to coverage at: \u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n----------------------------------------------------------\u003cbr\>\n WWWhatsup NYC\u003cbr\>\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://pinstand.com\" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>http://pinstand.com\u003c/a\> - \u003ca href\u003d\"http://punkcast.com\" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>http://punkcast.com\u003c/a\>\u003cbr\>\n---------------------------------------------------------- \u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003c/p\>\n \u003c/div\> \n\n \n \u003cspan width\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"color:white\"\>__._,_.___\u003c/span\>\n \n \u003cdiv\>\n \u003cspan\>\n \u003ca href\u003d\"http://groups.yahoo.com/group/isoc-ny/message/1647;_ylc\u003dX3oDMTM0dTRoNj…" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>\n Messages in this topic \u003c/a\> (\u003cspan\>1\u003c/span\>)\n \u003c/span\>\n \u003ca href\u003d\"http://groups.yahoo.com/group/isoc-ny/post;_ylc\u003dX3oDMTJwMjNobG9iBF9TAz…" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>\n \u003cspan\>\n Reply \u003c/span\> (via web post)\n \u003c/a\> | \n \u003ca href\u003d\"http://groups.yahoo.com/group/isoc-ny/post;_ylc\u003dX3oDMTJla2tobmRzBF9TAz…" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>\n Start a new topic \u003c/a\>\n \u003c/div\> \n \n \n \u003cdiv\>\n \u003ca href\u003d\"http://groups.yahoo.com/group/isoc-ny/messages;_ylc\u003dX3oDMTJlOWU0Zjg3BF…" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>Messages",1] ); //-->http://www.mainewebreport.com/2007/06/12/telco-lobbyists-thwarted-as-net-ne… ---------------------------------------------------------- WWWhatsup NYC http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com ---------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------- Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more.

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programme
by Rebecca Wanjiku 13 Jun '07

13 Jun '07

KICTANet MONTHLY FORUM THURSDAY June 14th , 2007 PROGRAMME TIME ACTIVITY 3.00- 3.15pm introduction 3.15-3.45pm local content issues- M. Mwangi 3:45-3.50pm Q&A 3.50-4.20pm Promoting local content- Simba Fm- N. Munene 4.20-4.25pm Q&A 4.25- 4.50pm Koch Fm- what do we address? C. Wanjiru 4.50- 5:15pm Q&A 5.15 pm Tea GUESTS LEAVE AT THEIR PLEASURE Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today!

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REPORT on Completion of KICTANET Server.
by Odhiambo WASHINGTON 13 Jun '07

13 Jun '07

Hello Alice, I have finally completed (I did it a few days ago) the server installation and testing. And I have put it online at Wananchi's co-location house. I do know that you are still awaiting word from Joe about hosting of the server by Wananchi. Let's just say I have used my position to get the server co-located on the strength of the fact that Wananchi Online Ltd had offered to host KICTAnet's services for free, and I had volunteered to be the systems administrator for those. I hope Joe will be able to resolve any issues when they arise, but I am almost 99% sure Wananchi will not love the shame of bringing the server offline just because the management changed. The next step for me will be to setup the e-mail accounts for all KICTAnet members that you'd think of, starting with the initial five:-) Once the e-mail accounts are working, I will migrate the mailing lists the way we had discussed before - LISTNAME(a)kictanet.or.ke will work, and so is LISTNAME(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke - thus making the move transparent to list members. From that point, all that I will be left to do is the maintenance of the server. We do not have a maintenance contract, but I guess that can be handled later. I will simply continue performing my role to ensure the services continue running. Technically, the job is finished. What remains is showing the secretariat how they will interact with the server. This will then be followed by the website! Now about the website, I am already working with two groups of people whom I have informed that I MUST have a website up and running by end of this week. I am having a meeting with them tomorrow and will update you on the progress. At the moment, www.kictanet.or.ke shows "under konstruction" (sorry for that:-)) I do believe I will break the Jinx. PS: Evelyne, do you need anything else other than the above writeup as being the report? If I need to include some details I have missed, please let me know. You may not be knowing this, but the new management of Wananchi Online decided that I should be looking at other things, so they have laid me off through redundancy. I am having my exit interview with Mr. Richard Bell tomorrow morning. I will be able to know why he decided to take this step (although I feel I know why, but what I know might be different than what he had in mind). Everyone else has left. Why not me? :-) As such, my last official date of work was 7Th June 2007. This week is mainly for clearance with the company, and I believe I should be done by Friday, and gone.... I will still have considerable influence at Wananchi, especially with the technical staff, because there are alot of things they still need my help with, and that can only work by reciprocal arrangement. So you should rest easy I will be able to handle matters with them. Lastly, there is one request I need to make regarding the server: When it was bought, it came with a monitor as well, but the monitor is not at all required for the co-location of the server since the server can run without any peripherals. I wanted to request you to allow me keep the monitor. I only used it when I was doing the installation and testing. I took the server to the co-location facility and moved the monitor to my house, since I am already moving anything that "belonged to me" away from the Wananchi's office in preparation for the exit. If this request might complicate any matters, then I am just too glad to bring the monitor to KICTAnet's offices. Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON.

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forum reminder..
by Rebecca Wanjiku 12 Jun '07

12 Jun '07

just a reminder-- KICTANet's monthly forum on Thursday June 14 at Jacaranda at 3pm Michuki Mwangi from Kenic will be speaking about local content, Simba, KOCH Fm will also share, plan to be there.. see you there, Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games.

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EAC RICTSP Incubator Project: Open Call for Proposals, Deadline 9 July 2007]
by alice 12 Jun '07

12 Jun '07

Apologies for Cross Posting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EAC RICTSP Incubator Project: Open Call for Proposals, Deadline 9 July 2007 http://www.wougnet.org/Events/projectnews07.html#RICTSP The overall objective of the Regional ICT Support Programme (RICTSP) is to contribute to the Eastern and Southern Africa regional integration agenda through an effective and efficient Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) environment. The primary purpose of the RICTSP is to achieve a reduction in the "digital divide" by removing some of the constraints to the efficient use of ICT. The EAC RICTSP Incubators Project is established to support small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and private entrepreneurs in initiatives where ICTs are used to boost business or which are regarded as ICT service businesses. The aim of the Incubators Project is that the entrepreneurs integrate ICT tools in their daily business, create new business opportunities using modern ICT solution or create new type of business or services using ICT as vehicle for the business and for cross-sectoral solutions or having impact in the development of the society. Special attention, although not exclusive, will be given to enterprises run by women. For more information, visit: www.eac.int/advertisements.htm <http://www.eac.int/advertisements.htm>

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Sprint Systems
by Kagwe James 12 Jun '07

12 Jun '07

Dear all, A company called sprint Systems is sending letters and calling companies saying that they want to come in and audit Microsoft systems for licenses. Does anyone know of the company and whether Microsoft has really given them this role or it's another blackmail of sorts. Please enlighten me if you have the information. Kind Regards, James Kagwe ************************************************************************ ********** Alexander Forbes Financial Services (EA) Ltd 9th floor, Nation Centre, Kimathi Street P. O. Box 52439 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254) 20 - 216 986 Fax: (254) 20 - 221 470 Confidentiality Warning ======================= The contents of this e-mail and any accompanying documentation are confidential and any use thereof, in what ever form, by anyone other than the addressee is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify actuaries(a)aforbes.co.ke or benefits(a)aforbes.co.ke and delete it immediately from your system.. Alexander Forbes Financial Services (EA) Limited from whom this e-mail originates accepts no responsibility for losses or damage as a result of any viruses and it is your responsibility to check attachments (if any) for viruses.

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[Fwd: [APC Forum] Job opening: Interactive Campaigner Vacancy at Oxfam GB]
by alice 12 Jun '07

12 Jun '07

Oxfam Great Britain campaigns unit is a new team and will work with campaigners across all of Oxfam’s campaign issues, in order to engage and inspire the general public to be informed and put pressure on key campaign targets. looking for a dynamic, interactive campaigner with strong online communication skills, knowledge on online campaign techniques and understanding of communicating to multiple audiences and much more. Location: Oxford Closing date 22 June 2007 - Interviews during week of 02/07/07 Full details and application process are available online http://www.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_oxfam.asp?newms=jj&id=25000 Please pass on to people who you think would be interested and sorry for any cross postings you might receive. ======================================= APC Forum is a meeting place for the APC community - people and institutions who are or have been involved in collaboration with APC, and share the APC vision - a world in which all people have easy, equal and affordable access to the creative potential of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to improve their lives and create more democratic and egalitarian societies. _______________________________________________ apc.forum mailing list apc.forum(a)lists.apc.org http://lists.apc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/apc.forum

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