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Fwd: APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CCK DIRECTOR GENERAL
by Andrea Bohnstedt 12 Aug '11

12 Aug '11

FYI. Happy weekend, Andrea ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Hazel Kirigo Kingori <kingori(a)cck.go.ke> Date: 12 August 2011 14:43 Subject: APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CCK DIRECTOR GENERAL To: ** **** ** *PRESS RELEASE* ** **** **** ** **** ** ** **** 12th August 2011**** ** *NEWS EDITOR * * * *RE: APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CCK DIRECTOR GENERAL * The CCK Board today appointed Mr. Francis Wamukota Wangusi as the Acting Director General of the Communications Commission of Kenya. This follows an order issued by the High Court on Wednesday 10th August instructing Mr. Charles J.K. Njoroge to cease acting as the Director General until the case challenging his re-appointment is heard and determined.**** The court order also indicated that if the CCK Board chose to replace Mr. Njoroge, then, the said replacement would be in an acting capacity until the matter was concluded.**** Mr. Wangusi was until his appointment the Director in charge of Special Projects and Broadcasting at the Commission. He has over twenty seven years of experience in the communications industry and has held other positions at the Commission including Director, Licensing Compliance and Standards, and head of the Secretariat for the Digital Transition Committee. Mr. Wangusi had earlier worked as a Senior Lecturer, at the Kenya College of Communications Technology (KCCT), now Multimedia University College of Kenya. **** Mr. Wangusi holds a Masters degree in Space Sciences with specialization in Satellite Communications from the International Space University, France; a BSc in Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Rome, Italy and a Charted Engineer Part II Certificate from the Institute of Electronics Engineering, UK. **** ** ** ** ** Issued by:**** *Hon. Eng. Philip Okundi * *CCK BOARD CHAIRMAN* *Tel: 4242000* **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** -- Andrea Bohnstedt <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/andreabohnstedt> Publisher +254 720 960 322 www.ratio-magazine.com Find/post East Africa careers<http://www.ratio-magazine.com/careers/index.php> Find/post conferences, workshops, trainings, other business events<http://www.ratio-magazine.com/businessevents/index.php>

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TRAINING ON CLOUD COMPUTING
by Rehanah Mohammed 12 Aug '11

12 Aug '11

This might be of interest to you, your organizatons or people you know....

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Commodity Exchange Platform
by aki 12 Aug '11

12 Aug '11

Dear Listers, I've had a read of many articles just on this subject as I go dig in deeper into the agri-engineering aspects and have these questions. If anyone could provide more information, It may just set the process rolling in the long term and is very much appreciated. 1) Why has such an exchange not been implemented so far? Has this got anything to do with liberalization of the Agri-Marketing sector? 2) In ICT, it is possible to create many systems to perform core functions and provide services as platforms. How does the process really work at ground level? 3) The concept of the exchange is based on seller/buyer and possibly futures. Does it then mean there will be a need for trading floors, phone based working in parallel with ICT? 4) What would limit farmers from using the commodity exchange? 5) Are there still regulations that prevent the growth of a commodity exchange? 6) What is ailing the agriculture sector? Is it bad infrastructure, bad politics, lack of markets, brokers, expensive or un-informed farm inputs or are there other factors too? 7) Is there a will or drive for farmers/societies to use ICT to improve on trading and awareness? This would mean moving away from the 160 character sms because it is too limiting. Thank you for your time. Rgds.

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Re: [kictanet] Bitange for President? Extended due to PublicDemand(off-topic)
by Harry Delano 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Walu, That unfortunately sounds like grand gerrymandering to me, and so I suppose a forum of such multistakeholder stature as Kictanet should rise up and voice the need for sobriety amongst the parties involved in this standoff - if indeed there is one, and spare this important office/position the mediocrity that it's now being exposed to... Just a thought.. Harry _____ From: kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Walubengo J Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 7:49 PM To: harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Bitange for President? Extended due to PublicDemand(off-topic) @Liko, am not a lawyer but I can tell you once a matter is in court, it would be dangerous to comment on the same - especially for an office like the PS. however, as a layman, I probably may get away with a comment or two. So here is how I see it. 1. Looks like this Mutoro man did indeed walk the talk and sued. 2. Looks like he has won round one and may as well win the next round. 3. HOWEVER, there's really a "new" board in place and therefore 4. If the issue in dispute was that the DGs appointment was irregular due to lack of Board blessing THEN now 5. there's nothing that stops the "new" board from providing the said blessing and HENCE 6. projected end game: DG out for now, DG back later. hmm sound like a computer program - been while since I coded :-( walu. nb: apologies to the GG/Ndemo for the commercial break, plse continue with the Presidential manifesto topics... --- On Thu, 8/11/11, Agosta Liko <agostal(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Agosta Liko <agostal(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Bitange for President? Extended due to Public Demand To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Thursday, August 11, 2011, 4:49 PM Dr Ndemo Very illuminating thoughts :) Now, tell us what is happening at CCK On 8/11/11, bitange(a)jambo.co.ke <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> wrote: > Grace, > Thank you for extending the debate to Monday. I hope I get time to > articulate some of the issues that will impact our lives in the next few > years. Earlier I said that we are not alone in how we are dealing with > our social development. I went ahead and gave examples from the US and > UK. Although it is an unfortunate for the British people, it has come to > pass. Even the Central Bank we got some good debate out of my post. > > Leadership requires selfless commitment to the people they lead. It is a > sacrifice one makes. In this respect, I will seek for advisors who have > demonstrated ability to serve their country with dedication. We have > these people but they have never been given a chance to lead. The > constitution has accorded us the opportunity to search for such people. > If you read today's front page Standard, it has the requirement for those > who want to join the electoral commission. If we follow the requirement > to the letter, we shall get credible people. It is this process that > lacked before and political operatives took charge in many posts within > government. > > Indeed there will be a policy guideline on all organizations registered > under Societies Act. It is in the interest of the public that these > organizations file annual returns to the registrar because they are tax > exempt. Tax exemption means that we the public partly fund their > activities. Further the state has a responsibility to protect its > citizens from being taken advantage of. We cannot burry our heads in the > sand on this issue no matter how sensitive it is. We shall also be > implementing our constitution with respect to Bill of Rights. > > > Regards > > > Ndemo. > > >> >> Listers >> >> We have received requests (offline) that we allow "Candidate" Ndemo more >> time for him to respond to more concerns being raised. >> >> This is to let you know that the 'official campaign period" has been >> extended up to Monday August 15, 2011. >> >> And now Dr. Ndemo, Harry Delano did ask you to say what kind of advisors >> you would be looking for to help shape policy. Can we hear you on this one >> too? You also make a valid point about churches and the fact that they are >> not audited. I know for example in Washington DC, Parish priests have to >> present audited accounts to Parishoners once a year, while the Bishop >> fundraises through a system that is open to public scrutiny. Would you >> then make a policy decision on this? On a light note, may I remind you >> that your responses will go into the 'manifesto' and translate into more >> or less "votes" :) >> >> Listers, let the debate continue. >> >> Rgds >> GG >> >> >> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- >> If you have the strength to survive, you have the power to succeed. Life >> is all about choices we make depending upon the situation we are in. Go >> forth and rule the World! >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. >> --------------------------------------------- >> "easy access to the world" >> >> > > > > ---------------------------------------------- > 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 > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/agostal%40gmail.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for > people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. 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The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Re: [kictanet] Julisha National ICT Market and Indicators Survey
by Catherine Adeya 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Thanks Paul, I have not received any email. This is the first response I have received. Will review the objectives and links. This will enable people to discuss/assist from a more informed position. Catherine On Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:33 CEST Paul Kukubo wrote: >Catherine > >Did you access the links to the presentations detailing objectives and >methodology of the proposed study that I had sent out in response to your >mail? http://www.ict.go.ke/index.php/grants-a-research/julisha > >Heregoes; > >Survey Objectives > > 1. Understanding the Kenyan ICT Ecosystem and trends in the market. > 2. Sizing the ICT Market and its sub segments (hardware, software, > services, etc) in Kenya. > 3. Compiling a baseline of key ICT KPIs > 4. Bench-marking key Kenya ICT indicators against six countries (Nigeria, > Rwanda, South Africa, Philippines, Brazil and Turkey) > 5. Understanding the ICT Skills availability, demand and gaps > > >Survey Beneficiaries > > 1. ICT vendors and their channel partners. > 2. Education institutions (Kenya Education Network) > 3. Businesses as ICT end users. > 4. Residents as ICT consumers at large. > 5. Various ICT Stakeholders (MoIC, CCK, e-government directorate, Kenya > BPO Society, ITES and BPO Companies, MNCs). > > >To your question. This study is phase one. During phase 2 in a year's time >we shall make impact assessments. > >Of great interest to listers is that to the best our knowledge, no study >currently has established market sizing of the ICT sector (beyond the >operator space) to look into the various sub-segments of hardware, software >and services. Many local and international investors are eager to see the >results of this. > >To another question by another lister, we shall make available the research >results to the widest audience possible. > > >On Wednesday, August 10, 2011, Catherine Adeya <elizaslider(a)yahoo.com> >wrote: >> Hmmmmm.....let me believe a response will come as they are pertinent >questions that would help the study. >> >> Catherine >> >> --- On Mon, 8/8/11, robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: >> >> From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Julisha National ICT Market and Indicators Survey >> To: "Catherine Adeya" <elizaslider(a)yahoo.com> >> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Date: Monday, August 8, 2011, 7:11 AM >> >> Hi Catherine, >> I noted your pertinent query to one Mr. Paul Kukubo and was waiting for a >response which, as expected, has not been posted which has made we raise >this question. >> "are postings from the account titled Paul Kukubo done by him or is it a >robot that scans the web and sends out automated messages?" >> I raise this question because whenever any postings are made from that >account and one of the listers responds or requests clarification the post >goes cold. Maybe it is time that the list administrator implements a >mechanism to stop automated postings. >> When issues are posted and not responded to it turns the list into an >advertising and monologue platform which defeats its objective. Such static >information needs to be posted on organisation websites and in newspapers >not on a discussion forum especially when the originator has absolutely no >intention of having the issue discussed. >> It reminds me of a statement by one very wealthy local businessman who >said of tenders "if your participation in a tender is when you see it >advertised then you are wasting time and money by responding as by this >stage the recipient of the tender is already known". >> Have a good week all. >> Regards >> >> Robert Yawe >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> Kenya >> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Catherine Adeya <elizaslider(a)yahoo.com> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Sent: Sat, 6 August, 2011 11:07:49 >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Julisha National ICT Market and Indicators Survey >> >> Thanks for this information Paul, however, if possible, kindly share the >Objectives of the study; it will inform a little more. Also do you plan this >to be an impact study combined with one assessing potential in the ICT >industry? A little clarity may help so you can benefit from the excellent >researchers here on Kictanet. >> >> Nyaki >> >> --- On Fri, 8/5/11, Paul Kukubo <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> wrote: >> >> From: Paul Kukubo <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> >> Subject: [kictanet] Julisha National ICT Market and Indicators Survey >> To: elizaslider(a)yahoo.com >> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Date: Friday, August 5, 2011, 2:03 PM >> >> Julisha: National M&E ICT Survey >> >> With the arrival of broadband connectivity through three (3) submarine >cable systems, the Kenyan IT market and indeed many business sectors are to >grow rapidly; allowing for the introduction of new and advanced services, >further setting the stage for the development of ICT as a valid contributor >to Kenya’s GDP. >> >> >Developing ICT skills remains a constant issue to be addressed by end >users, vendors, and even governments. Public‐private partnerships >between vendors and governments to set up facilities for technology >and knowledge transfer continue to gain momentum, especially in view >of the Government long-term plans to make ICT a key part of the Kenyan >Economy. >> >> Rationale for the Proposed Survey >> >> >Given the dynamic changes happening in the Kenyan IT market and its >vision to become the hub for IT in the region; Kenya >ICT Board plans to conduct a detailed analysis within the with the aim of >understanding the following issues: >> >> Understanding the Kenyan ICT Ecosystem, its players, factors for growth >and trends in the market; >> >> Sizing the ICT Market and its sub segments (hardware, software, services, >etc.) in Kenya; >> >> Compiling a baseline of key ICT indicators (access, usage, penetration, >etc.); >> >> Benchmarking key competitive ICT indicators against six countries in >emerging markets; and >> >> Understanding the ICT Skills availability, demand and gaps among vendors, >end users and residents. >> >> Beneficiaries of the Proposed Survey >> >> The key beneficiaries of this survey's results include the following >groups of stakeholders: >> >> ICT vendors and their channel partners; >> >> Education institutions (Kenya Education Network); >> >> Businesses as ICT end users; >> >> Residential consumers at large; and >> >> Other ICT Stakeholders (MoIC, CCK, e-government directorate, Kenya BPO >Society, etc.) >> >> Survey Benefits >> >> The survey deliverables will engender a range of benefits supporting its >objectives. The major benefits are summarized as below: >> >> Level >> >> Benefit >> >> Benefits to the IT Industry >> >> Understanding the current usage and penetration of the IT within Kenya >> >> Identifying lucrative IT industry opportunities for Kenya and developing a >strategy to increase adoption of progressive IT technologies within the >country >> >> Contributing to development of information society in specific and Kenya >as a hub for ICT in general. >> >> Benefits for Kenya ICT Board >> >> Understanding the current state with regards to ICT barometers and growth >trends >> >> Understanding major challenges and opportunities for these areas >> >> Understanding Kenya's position with regards to its peer countries >> >> Gaining ownership of key IT topic areas and spearheading the >implementation of initiatives in these areas in conjunction with Government >empowered and private sector associations >> >> Understanding the current availability of ICT skills and the gaps >> >> Reinforcement of Kenya ICT Board's thought leadership role >> >> Benefits for other IT stakeholders >> >> Understanding the state of IT within Kenya >> >> Understanding the key challenges of ICT in Kenya and analyze how to >develop Kenya as the ICT Hub in the region >> >> Creation of programmes (based on the results of the study done by IDC) to >augment the local Kenyan ICT industry and the ICT skills available. >> >> The findings of the research will be used by Kenya ICT Board to analyze >the current situation on the Kenyan ICT market and build actionable plans >for IT development in the country. They will also benefit the industry and >citizens at large. More details will be availed on www.ict.go.ke < >http://www.ict.go.ke/> shortly >> >> Paul Kukubo >> Chief Executive Officer, Kenya ICT Board >> PO Box 27150 - 00100 >> Nairobi, Kenya >> >> 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers Koinange Street >> >> Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 20 2211960 >> Fax: +254 20 2211962 >> website: www.ict.go.ke <http://www.ict.go.ke/> >> local content project: www.tandaa.co.ke <http://www.tandaa.co.ke/>, >www.facebook.com/tandaakenya >> twitter:@tandaaKENYA >> BPO Project: www. doitinkenya.co.ke <http://doitinkenya.co.ke/> >> Digital Villages Project: www.pasha.co.ke <http://www.pasha.co.ke/> >> >> >> personal contacts >> _______________ >> >> Cell: + 254 717 180001 >> >> >> skype: kukubopaul >> googletalk: pkukubo >> personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke <http://www.paulkukubo.co.ke/> >> personal twitter: @pkukubo >> >> >> ____________________ >> Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub >> >> Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, >through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for >socio economic enrichment >> >> -----Inline Attachment Follows----- >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke < >http://us.mc339.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/elizaslider%40yahoo.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Digital Villages Trip Machakos Wednesday, August 10, 2011
by warigia bowman 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Dear Listers* * We are meeting tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. to go to Machakos. We have two cars and both are full. Patrick Mule Warigia Bowman Victor Gathara Andrew Gakiria Paul Mucheme Paul Muchiri Muchiri Nyaggah Martin Gathaka * We will try to look at some of the following. Pashas * Mbumbuni central bookshop, machakos, mbooni, mbumbuni *Tier 1 Safaricom* Arch communications, mwingi constituency, mwingi town Britech technologies, makueni constituency, makueni cont. wote town center *Tier 2 Safaricom* markpoint communications, machakos town, machakos mue agencies, wote town, makueni tricom technology, mombasa road kitui, kitui central web communications, mwanzia bld kitui, kitui west Cheers, Rigia

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KIXP Down?
by Michael Bullut 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Good afternoon fellow listers, Might anybody be noting problems with the Kenya Internet Exchange Point? My colleagues working with service providers inform me they can not exchange traffic with their fellow counterparts. Warm regards, Michael Bullut. --- *Cell:* *+254 723 393 114.* *Google Talk: michael.bullut **Twitter:** @Kipsang <http://twitter.com/Kipsang/> * *Blog: http://kipsang.wordpress.com/* *E-mail:* *michael.bullut(a)gmail.com* * * *---*

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SOUTH SUDAN - Dot-SS Internet Domain - We Got IT!
by Shem Ochuodho 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Friends, We got it! Dot-SS (alpha-2) for the Internet domain code, and "SSD" for the ISO alpha-3 numeric code. Thanks to all who made this a reality one way or other. Shem Shem J. Ochuodho, MSc (Eng), PhD, LLD (Hon) Senior Advisor Ministry of Telecom & Postal Services Republic of South Sudan (RSS), Juba Cell: +249-955-021-040/+256-477-232025/+254-725-016679 Skype: shem.ochuodho

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Julisha National ICT Market and Indicators Survey
by Paul Kukubo 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

*Julisha: National M&E ICT Survey* With the arrival of broadband connectivity through three (3) submarine cable systems, the Kenyan IT market and indeed many business sectors are to grow rapidly; allowing for the introduction of new and advanced services, further setting the stage for the development of ICT as a valid contributor to Kenya’s GDP. Developing ICT skills remains a constant issue to be addressed by end users, vendors, and even governments. Public‐private partnerships between vendors and governments to set up facilities for technology and knowledge transfer continue to gain momentum, especially in view of the Government long-term plans to make ICT a key part of the Kenyan Economy. Rationale for the Proposed Survey Given the dynamic changes happening in the Kenyan IT market and its vision to become the hub for IT in the region; Kenya ICT Board plans to conduct a detailed analysis within the with the aim of understanding the following issues: 1. Understanding the Kenyan ICT Ecosystem, its players, factors for growth and trends in the market; 2. Sizing the ICT Market and its sub segments (hardware, software, services, etc.) in Kenya; 3. Compiling a baseline of key ICT indicators (access, usage, penetration, etc.); 4. Benchmarking key competitive ICT indicators against six countries in emerging markets; and 5. Understanding the ICT Skills availability, demand and gaps among vendors, end users and residents. Beneficiaries of the Proposed Survey The key beneficiaries of this survey's results include the following groups of stakeholders: 1. ICT vendors and their channel partners; 2. Education institutions (Kenya Education Network); 3. Businesses as ICT end users; 4. Residential consumers at large; and 5. Other ICT Stakeholders (MoIC, CCK, e-government directorate, Kenya BPO Society, etc.) Survey Benefits The survey deliverables will engender a range of benefits supporting its objectives. The major benefits are summarized as below: *Level* *Benefit* Benefits to the IT Industry - Understanding the current usage and penetration of the IT within Kenya - Identifying lucrative IT industry opportunities for Kenya and developing a strategy to increase adoption of progressive IT technologies within the country - Contributing to development of information society in specific and Kenya as a hub for ICT in general. Benefits for Kenya ICT Board - Understanding the current state with regards to ICT barometers and growth trends - Understanding major challenges and opportunities for these areas - Understanding Kenya's position with regards to its peer countries - Gaining ownership of key IT topic areas and spearheading the implementation of initiatives in these areas in conjunction with Government empowered and private sector associations - Understanding the current availability of ICT skills and the gaps - Reinforcement of Kenya ICT Board's thought leadership role Benefits for other IT stakeholders - Understanding the state of IT within Kenya - Understanding the key challenges of ICT in Kenya and analyze how to develop Kenya as the ICT Hub in the region - Creation of programmes (based on the results of the study done by IDC) to augment the local Kenyan ICT industry and the ICT skills available. The findings of the research will be used by Kenya ICT Board to analyze the current situation on the Kenyan ICT market and build actionable plans for IT development in the country. They will also benefit the industry and citizens at large. More details will be availed on www.ict.go.ke shortly Paul Kukubo Chief Executive Officer, Kenya ICT Board PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers Koinange Street Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 20 2211960 Fax: +254 20 2211962 website: www.ict.go.ke local content project: www.tandaa.co.ke, www.facebook.com/tandaakenya twitter:@tandaaKENYA BPO Project: www. doitinkenya.co.ke Digital Villages Project: www.pasha.co.ke personal contacts _______________ Cell: + 254 717 180001 skype: kukubopaul googletalk: pkukubo personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke personal twitter: @pkukubo ____________________ Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for socio economic enrichment

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Warigia Bowman shared an album with you.
by Warigia Bowman 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=warigia&target=ALBUM&id=563930…

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Warigia Bowman shared an album with you.
by Warigia Bowman 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

We had a great trip to Ukambani. We visited both pashas and digital villages. We went into some deep rural areas with dirt roads. Our best moment was helping feed three hungry families in Wote town. The road home was mountainous and windy. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=warigia&target=ALBUM&id=563930…

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Update on Digital Villages trips August 10, 2011
by warigia bowman 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

Dear Listers We have completed the first phase of our DV and Pasha research. It has been FUN and INFORMATIVE! Olitoktok Nyeri Ukambani We are hoping that Francis Hook will be the lead on the Western link. We are also hoping that Wainana will be the lead on the Nyanza link. I will try to take a brief look at some spots on the coast. *Is there anyone on the list who can lead a group to Embu Meru? *Are there people on the list who can provide a car for Embu Meru, and are there people who can help go along and assist with gas money? Are there other people who want to finish off the road to *Kajiado Kitengela or look at spots anywhere else? * Are there any people on the list who are willing to sit with me for a *training on how to administer the protocol? * It would be ideal to wrap up this research insofar as possible by the end of the month. I leave Kenya August 23, and I need to take as many surveys as possible with me, so I can analyze them. Please email me at *warigia(a)gmail.com* if you are interested in either of these matters. Regards, Warigia On Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 4:01 AM, warigia bowman <warigia(a)aucegypt.edu> wrote: > Dear Listers > > Here is the schedule as it currently stands. We will visit both ICT Board > pashas and Safaricom Dvs. > > *Monday, August 8th: Visit Nyeri.* Victor Gathara providing transport. I > think we have room for one more person in the car. Please pitch in a bit for > gas if you want to come. > Tuesday, August 9th: Unscheduled (working with Patrick Mule from Safaricom) > > *Wednesday, August 10: Visit Ukambani*. Warigia Bowman providing > transport. I think we have room for two more in the car. > Thursday unscheduled. > Friday unscheduled. > *Saturday August 13th: Wainana is flying to Nyanza*, and will evaluate > locations there. > > *If you have a car, and are willing to lead a trip please advise.* This is > a civil society effort. Safaricom is not providing funding. We are > self-funding. > > Sincerely, Rigia > > >

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Re: [kictanet] [i-network] SOUTH SUDAN - Dot-SS Internet Domain - We Got IT!
by Badru Ntege 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

Congratulations Shem been a long time coming From: Dr. Shem Ochuodho [mailto:shemochuodho@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 9:00 AM To: I-Network Uganda Cc: PICTA Kenya-LIst; I-Network Uganda; EThinkTank Tanzania; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [i-network] SOUTH SUDAN - Dot-SS Internet Domain - We Got IT! Friends, We got it! Dot-SS (alpha-2) for the Internet domain code, and "SSD" for the ISO alpha-3 numeric code. Thanks to all who made this a reality one way or other. Shem Shem J. Ochuodho, MSc (Eng), PhD, LLD (Hon) Senior Advisor Ministry of Telecom & Postal Services Republic of South Sudan (RSS), Juba Cell: +249-955-021-040/+256-477-232025/+254-725-016679 Skype: shem.ochuodho Read the mailing list rules - http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content <http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=189 &Itemid=193> &view=article&id=189&Itemid=193 Visit the I-Network website - www.i-network.or.ug Follow I-Network on Twitter: http://twitter.com/inetwork The I-Network Dgroup is a platform for ICT Knowledge Sharing _____ Visit web site <http://dgroups.org/iicd/i-network/> Click here <mailto:leave.i-network@dgroups.org> to unsubscribe The email is intended only for the recipients. The owners of the Dgroups cannot be held responsible for the contents of the email message.

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Re: [kictanet] Bitange for President? Driving Knowledge Economy? Online Interview with PS Ndemo
by Barrack Otieno 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

Indeed Josphat, it will be unveiled soon. Kind Regards On 8/10/11, Josphat Karanja <karanjajf(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Listers, > > I have followed this winding debate with keen interest. > > Is there a way all these ideas can be synthesized into a concise manifesto? > > Karanja > > On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 8:19 AM, aki <aki275(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Dr Ndemo, >> >> This commodities exchange is the first thing I looked at last week just >> before taking the dive to research into agricultural engineering so as to >> try and bridge the gap between ICT and the agriculture sector. There is >> much >> to be done in both sectors and if any Kenyan developer company does not >> take >> it up in due course, I'll can definately have a look at later. I'm >> surprised >> that locally we have not published any papers by agricultural engineers, >> therefore it meant that I have to join external societies that have >> established the sector quite well. >> >> And if anyone on this list needs an ICT guidance input to help them >> achieve >> their goals, please know that some of us are available online to try and >> guide you if it helps. The end game is that Kenya will benefit from such >> and could be the beginning of what we want to see in the future. >> >> This call is to all kenyan developers/companies : To all those already >> years ahead of me on the development platforms, there is much that needs >> to >> be done, please stop wasting precious development skills and time on >> things >> that do not have national or regional impacts. So far none of the local >> developed apps have been able to do anything to achieve any goals on >> whether >> famine awareness nor even help farmers. Try and get involved in national >> development as side projects, hopefully the payoffs will be there in >> future. >> >> Thank you. >> >> Rgds. >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 7:37 PM, <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> wrote: >> >>> Esther, >>> We need to develop a commodities exchange platform. This way at least >>> both the Media and other Kenyans can see that we have food and we need >>> not >>> buy from outside only to create a glut. This is business and lots of >>> money. Any entrepreneur out there? >>> >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> >>> Ndemo. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/karanjajf%40gmail.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for >> people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >> development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> > > > > -- > Regards > ........................................................... > Josphat Karanja, > > *"It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how* *the > strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The > credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred > by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up > short again and again, because there is no effort without error or > shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who > spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the > triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he > fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold > and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat."* > * * > > *Theodore Roosevelt ...... *"Citizenship in a Republic," > Speech at the Sorbonne, Paris, April 23, 1910 > -- Sent from my mobile device Barrack O. Otieno Afriregister Ltd (Kenya) www.afrire <http://www.afriregister.com>gister.bi, www.afriregister.com<http://www.afriergister.com> <http://www.afriregister.com>ICANN accredited registrar +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Warigia Bowman shared an album with you.
by Warigia Bowman 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=warigia&target=ALBUM&id=563894…

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Funding opportunity for citizen journalists in Africa
by alice＠apc.org 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

Listers working in new media and citizen journalism, will find this interesting. Best Alice _____________________________ Begin forwarded message: From: Erin Weed <eweed(a)ashoka.org>Date: August 9, 2011 3:39:08 PM MDTTo: "info(a)apc.org" <info(a)apc.org>Subject: Funding opportunity for citizen journalists in AfricaReply-To: Erin Weed <eweed(a)ashoka.org>Good afternoon, Are you a citizen journalist? Are you looking for funding opportunities to support your work? Then all of us at Google and Ashoka Changemakers want to hear from you! My name is Erin, and I am working with the wonderful people of Africa to help you win money to support your idea for how to innovate citizen media. We recently launched an online competition supported by Google, and the top four entries will each win a US $5,000 prize. Top entries will also be considered for an Ashoka Fellowship—complete with a three-year living stipend, international recognition, and access to a network of systems-changing social entrepreneurs. The final deadline for entries is September 14th.Learn more at the competition page here: http://bit.ly/q4MEVsMy job is to help you win some money for your outstanding work, so please reach out if I may be of assistance. All my contact info is below if you have questions. Best, Erin Erin WeedCommunity Team Ashoka's Changemakers T: +1.303.947.5987E: eweed(a)ashoka.orgSkype: erinweed

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Warigia Bowman shared an album with you.
by Warigia Bowman 09 Aug '11

09 Aug '11

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=warigia&target=ALBUM&id=563871…

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Digital Villages Nyeri tomorrow, August 8, 2011
by warigia bowman 09 Aug '11

09 Aug '11

Dear Listers Research car to view Nyeri digital villages is full tomorrow, Tuesday, August 8th. Andrew Gakiria Warigia Bowman Victor Gathara Patrick Mule (Safaricom) The goal is to do the whole loop. Juja, thika, sagana, karatina, nyeri, othaya, kira-ini, saba saba, thika, juja. Some of these locations are not on this road, but I list them here for your information. *ICT Board Pashas*: 1) Lucy Kinyanjui, Kiambu, Kabete, Kikuyu Township 2) Lucy Kinyanjui, Kiambu, (No identifying information) 3) Jeremiah mbugua, Kiambu, Limuru, Limuru, 4) Philip Ngugi, Muranga, Maragua, Maragua 4) Geoffery kamau, Kiambu, Juja, Ruiru, 5) P Karanja, Kiambu, Gatundu North, Gatukuyu * Safaricom Tier 1:* 1) Jomtech cyber, nyeri sagana road, othaya constituency 2) Mac Nut farm products, Kiriani town opp police station, mathioya constituency *Safaricom Tier 2:* 1) Camelyn Nyambura, Nyeri town constituency, kangima kanyeyaini road 2) Compu world, mukurweini, nyeri town center, 3) computer factory, mukurweini, mukurweini photo house 4) david wanyiri, nyeri central, kibui building, grd floor 5) efast cyber cafe, juja, juja jkuat 6) integral communications, juja, juja town, 7) Juja St. Peters school, juja, juja town, 8) Karima secondary school, ndia sagana 9) kayoma sacco mathira, sagana town, 10) kibirigwi girls sec school ndia, sagana 11) Petra school on the rock, juja, thika kamiti road juja 12) realtech cyber, juja, thika 13) sagana secondary school, ndia, sagana 14) Sam and Hen 2, juja, saba saba 15) Tonnes cyber cafe, nyeri town constituency, karatina, 16) Top-tech computers, ndia, sagana muranga rd, kangata bldg, 17) well tee center, juja, thika town Cheers, Rigia

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Re: [kictanet] Digital Villages Nyeri tomorrow, August 8, 2011
by warigia bowman 09 Aug '11

09 Aug '11

Yes, I have loads of pictures. Shortly . . . . On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 11:19 PM, Joseph Mucheru <jmucheru(a)google.com> wrote: > Lots of pictures please!!!!! > > -- > Joe Mũcherũ > Regional Lead, Sub-Saharan Africa > > On Aug 8, 2011, at 10:47 PM, warigia bowman <warigia(a)aucegypt.edu> wrote: > > Dear Listers > > Research car to view Nyeri digital villages is full tomorrow, Tuesday, > August 8th. > > Andrew Gakiria > Warigia Bowman > Victor Gathara > Patrick Mule (Safaricom) > > The goal is to do the whole loop. Juja, thika, sagana, karatina, nyeri, > othaya, kira-ini, saba saba, thika, juja. > > Some of these locations are not on this road, but I list them here for your > information. > > *ICT Board Pashas*: 1) Lucy Kinyanjui, Kiambu, Kabete, Kikuyu Township 2) > Lucy Kinyanjui, Kiambu, (No identifying information) 3) Jeremiah mbugua, > Kiambu, Limuru, Limuru, 4) Philip Ngugi, Muranga, Maragua, Maragua 4) > Geoffery kamau, Kiambu, Juja, Ruiru, 5) P Karanja, Kiambu, Gatundu North, > Gatukuyu > * > Safaricom Tier 1:* 1) Jomtech cyber, nyeri sagana road, othaya > constituency 2) Mac Nut farm products, Kiriani town opp police station, > mathioya constituency > > *Safaricom Tier 2:* 1) Camelyn Nyambura, Nyeri town constituency, kangima > kanyeyaini road 2) Compu world, mukurweini, nyeri town center, 3) computer > factory, mukurweini, mukurweini photo house 4) david wanyiri, nyeri central, > kibui building, grd floor 5) efast cyber cafe, juja, juja jkuat 6) integral > communications, juja, juja town, 7) Juja St. Peters school, juja, juja town, > 8) Karima secondary school, ndia sagana 9) kayoma sacco mathira, sagana > town, 10) kibirigwi girls sec school ndia, sagana 11) Petra school on the > rock, juja, thika kamiti road juja 12) realtech cyber, juja, thika 13) > sagana secondary school, ndia, sagana 14) Sam and Hen 2, juja, saba saba > 15) Tonnes cyber cafe, nyeri town constituency, karatina, 16) Top-tech > computers, ndia, sagana muranga rd, kangata bldg, 17) well tee center, juja, > thika town > > Cheers, Rigia > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > <http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mucheru%40google.com> > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mucheru%40google.com > > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for > people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > >

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IT posts for full circle
by robert yawe 09 Aug '11

09 Aug '11

Hi All, It is now clear that as ICT professionals we are now loosing ground in as far as our influence in the organisation is concerned. When Mr. Kinyanjui was appointed IT Director at Kenya Airways I was sure that this was the beginning of a new wave in the running of organisations where the glass ceiling for those in ICT was soon to be broken. Unfortunately this was not be happen as he still remains in the same post while in other organisations such as KCB and Safaricom the posts of CIO/ICT Directors have either been downgraded or scraped all together. The final nail was driven home when I read the current issue of CIO magazine and saw the results of a survey by Gartner, I leave it for you to read and weep. http://financesjournal.com/blogs/influence-cfo-investments-7204.html Regards PS. Which explains a lot why we have boards whose mandate is to provide opportunities for those in ICT run by none technocrats and we wonder why the Open Data is sitting in a server in the USA Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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A public lecture on the future of urbanization in Kenya
by John Matogo 09 Aug '11

09 Aug '11

Dear colleagues A reminder, Strathmore University will hold a public lecture on ‘Tatu City: The Future of Urbanization in Kenya’ on Wednesday, 10th August 2011 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Auditorium, Madaraka. No fee will be charged to participants. The keynote address ‘Managing Large & Complex Projects’ will be delivered by Mr Carl Devlin, Director of Project Management at Capita Symonds Ltd (UK), the Lead Programme and Project Manager for Tatu City. *Capita Symonds is one of the largest consultancies in the UK *offering consultancy, management and design services in engineering, construction, property and infrastructure markets. To book yourself for the lecture, please contact Mr Stanley Wahome on email: swahome(a)strathmore.edu For more information kindly see http://www.strathmore.edu/News.php?NewsID=614 We look forward to your attendance -- Regards, John Matogo Manager Enterprise Development Centre Strathmore University P.O. Box 59857-00200 Nairobi, KENYA Tel: +254 020 6006155,6006268 ext 2280 University Mobile: +254 722 205428,733 618 135 Personal Mobile:+254 722 813 533 Email: jmatogo(a)strathmore.edu Web: www.strathmore.edu/sedc

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Securing the fibre
by robert yawe 09 Aug '11

09 Aug '11

Hi Listers, I recently sat in a meeting that was looking into ways to deal with the sabotage of fibre optic and copper cable and was concerned by the emphasis of having new laws enacted to deal with the issue. If you went to Kenyatta National Hospital and stole the pipe that supplies oxygen to the ICU section during that then resulted in the death of a number of patients plus the deterioration of the condition of others, what would I be charged with? Would it be murder, attempted murder or theft of a gas pipe? Your response to this question will better explain why we charge those accused with vandalising data and power cables under the scrap metals act. It is my believe that the existing laws are sufficient to handle the issue and act as a deterrent, I have attached my thoughts for your input and critic. http://quadrantshift.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Internet-access-as-a-… Regards Robert YaweKAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Re: [kictanet] IT posts for full circle
by meshack emakunat 09 Aug '11

09 Aug '11

Hi Maye For sure u have a good arguement on ict on its not being successful but i lost you on how ict is being commoditized and how this contributes to its failure. Please clarify! thank you Meshack On Mon Aug 8th, 2011 4:17 AM PDT Charles Maye wrote: >Actually, IT on its own cannot create profits. >Airtel Kenya has a network that is as good as any. But they are losing cash. Same goes for Telkom Kenya. Africa Online was a great idea born by IT experts. It was ahead of its time and never made money. When a technology is new to the world, it can generate profits. The moment it is duplicated and commoditized and for the rest of its life, it needs another set of skills. That set of skills is what makes organizations select people other than IT experts as CIO's. > >Closer home, part of the many reasons the good doctor is so successful at driving our ICT agenda as a country is because he understands how to make technology connect with our aspirations as a people. I stand to be corrected but I believe the good doctor is not an engineer. > >Charles Maye > >From: kictanet-bounces+cmaye=ke.nationmedia.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+cmaye=ke.nationmedia.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Agosta Liko >Sent: 08 August 2011 13:25 >To: Charles Maye >Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >Subject: Re: [kictanet] IT posts for full circle > >Toma > >About - "Lets face it ICT on its own cannot run or profit an organization" > >This is not true, Safaricom, Airtel, Access Kenya, Zuku etc etc etc are ALL about IT. > >It can create mad profits or drive them > >Look at agency banking - its all about branding, float and a device (android app) ... with that a bank cuts on capex > > >Look at Mobile Money - its all IT, Money moves from one account to the other and there are fees for that > >For old school corporates - IT is gives massive distribution ... an insurance company does not have to have offices and agents all over the country, all they need is mobile/web interfaces > >A good CIO is the difference between USD10,000 for SugarCRM and USD3,000,000 for Siebel ... etc etc etc > >Thanks >On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 12:05 PM, Thomas Kibui <thomas.kibui(a)gmail.com<mailto:thomas.kibui@gmail.com>> wrote: >Initially ICT was considered a necessary cost centre within many organizations. It was usually placed under Operations division or sometimes under the stingy Finance division to control its cost. > >Lets face it ICT on its own cannot run or profit an organization. It is a business enabler and unless the ICT division within an organization is able to show the management of that organization that it can operate as a profit centre and actually generate tangible profits OR at least reduce the cost or making profit within other divisions , .. it will never have say in the organization. > >Bottom line .. the shareholders want "profits" > >Another line of argument that I have heard inside a board room is that .. most of what the ICT team refer to as "ICT Technology" are actually "nice to have" gizmos e.g. iPADs.. But I have reservation about this argument .. simply because those who were saying it were fidgeting with their blackberries ... > >_______________________________________________ >kictanet mailing list >kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/agostal%40gmail.com > >The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > >KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > > >DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. > >Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Nation Media Group. > >‘To get all breaking news alerts send the word BREAK to 6667 or visit http://mobile.nation.co.ke to read news on your mobile phone.’

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Agricultural Engineering and ICT
by aki 09 Aug '11

09 Aug '11

Dear Listers, So far my research shows that there are many vital links between these sectors from infra-red to mapping applications to water distribution, however Agricultural Engineering is aslo quite vast. I've been unable to find any documents published by kenyan engineers on the subject for local or regional use. If you come across or have access to such publications, kindly let me know if I can access or download the files. Thank you. Rgds.

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Fwd: Digital Villages Update: Kajiado
by warigia bowman 08 Aug '11

08 Aug '11

Dear Listers Victor Gathara and I went to Olitoktok today. We drove through Emali. We made it to Olitoktok. We visited a digital vilage in Kimana, and one in Olitoktok. We also surveyed all the main cybers in Olitoktok. Due to the fact that the road to Namanga is in poor condition, we were not able to make it to Kitengela township. In Kitengela township, there is one pasha: conquer technologies and two tier two safaricom DVs: Pluto mobiles and Soliton Telmec So we visited 2/6 sites in this region or 1/3. Thanks, Rigia

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Julisha survey M&E survey updated
by Paul Kukubo 08 Aug '11

08 Aug '11

Listers The website is now updated with the details on the Julisha Survey. http://www.ict.go.ke/index.php/grants-a-research/julisha On the question by Alex (via ke users), the survey will not duplicate the current CCK surveys. The CCK are on the Internet Market and connectivity usage and indicators. Indeed there are many other studies out there and we shall review this as well. Please continue to give feedback especially after you have had a chance to review the slide decks. This is highly appreciated. asante Paul Kukubo Chief Executive Officer, Kenya ICT Board PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers Koinange Street Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 20 2211960 Fax: +254 20 2211962 website: www.ict.go.ke local content project: www.tandaa.co.ke, www.facebook.com/tandaakenya twitter:@tandaaKENYA BPO Project: www. doitinkenya.co.ke Digital Villages Project: www.pasha.co.ke personal contacts _______________ Cell: + 254 717 180001 skype: kukubopaul googletalk: pkukubo personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke personal twitter: @pkukubo ____________________ Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for socio economic enrichment

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Digital Villages Machakos
by Alice Munyua 08 Aug '11

08 Aug '11

The research team visiting digital villages has space for one more person in the car for tomorrow's visit to Machakos. Please contact Warigia offline at: <warigia(a)gmail.com> or ring +254 (0) 720481444 Best Alice --

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Re: [kictanet] Bitange for President? Driving Knowledge Economy? Online Interview with PS Ndemo
by Barrack Otieno 08 Aug '11

08 Aug '11

I totally agree with you on this Dr. Ndemo, greed should be declared a national disaster, in moments like this we need benevolent dictatorship, well done for hitting the nail on the head, the truth will set us free. On 8/7/11, bitange(a)jambo.co.ke <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> wrote: > Listers, > Allow me to say a few things about unemployment: > > From basic economics, we know how to reduce unemployment – spend money on > public investments – that is roads, rail, energy, telecommunications, > urban development etc and other non government investments such as the new > Aga Khan Hospital expansion, Delta Property investments in Kenya, National > Oil Refinery expansion, Kenya Breweries expansion, investment in value > added services etc. Creating jobs in a developing country should be what > Americans call a no brainer. In developing countries lies many > opportunities but the scale of greed far exceeds national interests. > > Some three months ago, I met with top officials of Fedex, a worldwide > logistics company. They expressed interest in creating Kenya a regional > hub that would serve both Middle East, parts of Asia and Africa. They > needed several acres of land within an Airport. I also got wind that > Boeng were considering Kenya as a regional hub for Repair and Maintenance. > I liaised with IFC top officials and one VP came to see me over this > lucrative investment. He concurred with me that we needed a Greenfield > airport. I contacted my counterpart in Transport we started a search for > an ideal location with the help of the Directorate of Civil Aviation. The > result was land adjacent to Konza. Quickly I called the leaders from the > area including the Ranch cooperative leaders. They control more than > 100,000 hectares of empty land. We needed only 20,000 acres for an > Aerotropolis which will have encompassed Konza. > > IFC did not want an outright purchase of Land considering the kind of > publicity we went through in acquiring Konza. They offered equity in the > project and promised to source for the initial $1 billion to start the > project. They needed to start the legal process while at the same time > doing the feasibility study. When the feasibility study team came from > Washington, there was nobody to meet on the ground. We were told the > Chairman was consulting with the Ministry of Cooperative. I followed up > the matter with the Ministry and I got to know that they had no problem. > The team was played around and they never got to start the feasibility. I > went back to the area leadership and was told all was well. Later I got > to learn that some rich people wanted to buy out the poor farmers then > negotiate with IFC. The farmers hit the roof and called an AGM. I sent > my senior officers to the AGM to explain this directly. Unfortunately, > when they got there they were threatened and asked to sit silent. The > resolution on the ground was to sub divide the land into two acre pieces > and if anyone wanted the 20,000 acres they are to deal with individual > owners. > > In the meantime we have shelved a project that would have 1) created > thousands of sustainable jobs, 2) increased the value of the remaining > land and 3) brought good infrastructure. Leave alone the pull effect on > agriculture it would have created to the poor people around the airport. > Now a Member of Parliament has asked a question to be answered in due > course “what the Ministry has done in securing land adjacent to Konza > Technology for any further Development”. We cannot compulsorily acquire > this land since these leaders would use the same poor people to create > trouble. I have been warned by various leaders that such a move will > fail. You cannot blame the Government when the local leadership cannot > see opportunity or tapper their greed to allow greater good for the > greater number of people. > > The causes of unemployment are not what you see in text books. It is not > poverty as many academicians would tell you. It is greed, it is lack of > trust among those who represent people’s interest, it is lack of vision, > it is the minimalist mentality that we have come to embrace. We must move > from this hopeless state to greater and collective thinking. If the poor > people became shareholders of such a mega project, you change their lives > forever, you improve your own security as each one of your neighbor would > have the basic needs and more. Allow me to deal with other causes of > unemployment then propose some solutions. > > The rate of our population growth is worrisome. It will both impact not > only on food security but our future employability. The recent study on > education published in the East African showed while you can get good > education in Kenya, it is not everybody who can access that good > education. Good education comes with better chances of being employed > anywhere on the planet and you need to pay. Even if Free Education were > to be improved significantly, you need fewer numbers of children that you > can afford to give sufficient love. You cannot pay attention to 12 kids > let alone understanding the psychological problems they are going through. > Parenting is a greater component in the success of any child and the way > you are brought up increases your chances of employability. This where > issues such as values come in. > > In recent years, we have messed our Education system. Like in Germany we > must retain tertiary institutions. This is where you get the technicians > to do Kazi ya Mkono. Earlier I talked of investments like Aga Khan. I > was deliberate because a number of jobs created by the expansion will not > be taken up by Kenyans. When an X-ray machine breaks down, we call for > technicians to come from Germany yet we have thousands of trainable youth > who can be able to undertake the job at cheaper costs. The cost of > bringing in a foreign technician is passed on to the consumer. This is > how India has become a cheaper destination for mundane medical issues such > as diagnostics. > > Further we say we need Nuclear plants but we have not even started to > build capacity. If we did start the project today, virtually all the > experts will be foreign. We lack a comprehensive skills inventory. This > will become a guide on what training we need and when we need it in order > to increase the number of employable youth. The Government can for > example provide incentives to students who study in areas that are > strategic to our economic development. This skills inventory thing has > been going on for the past four years. Although I am a member of the task > I am not able to impact its fast tracking and my proposal of doing it via > ICT did not work. Per diem requirements seems to dictate the pace. We > must have the skills inventory in order to address the labour > demand-supply mismatch that ails our economy. > > You cannot talk about unemployment in this country without talking about > Trade Unions. It is a sad picture out there. The Union leadership have > adopted a psychological warfare that has nothing to do with employment. > They are harsh and can destroy your reputation in a split second. Media > loves this and to some extent fear disclosing the rot in the movement. > Our labour leaders are some of the richest in this country. If Lumumba > were to mount a street protest on account of their life style audit, I > will join him. This closed club protects firms and non performing > employees in equal measure. We need to be more productive to increase > opportunities for more jobs. The unions have not understood this simple > theory of labour economics. Had they allowed modern equipment to pick tea > in Kericho, Tea estates will be more productive and most of those jobs > would have shifted into value added services and manufacturing. Just like > the introduction of IT has increased jobs better than we thought in early > 80’s when computers were banned. > > We therefore need to quickly deal with our educational system, begin to > plan for future employment opportunities now, remove information > asymmetries that deny the poor employment opportunities, deal with labour > regulation and regulatory efficiencies including trade unions, as for > greed we need to pray to God since sometimes you are not able to > understand how it attacks. In the day you have the support of all the > leadership while at night they undermine every move you make. Overall we > can deal with this menace. Get a better “Candidate” come next year. One > Kenya. > > Regards > > > Ndemo. > > > > > > > > >> Bwana Ps, >> >> First and foremost our condolences, for the loss.... >> >> Secondly, I'd really wish to commend the moderator who set this thread >> off. >> For once we have a lively healthy debate, >> modelled alongside the live presidential hopeful debates often times held >> elsewhere in more mature democracies.This >> is the way to go and it heralds exciting times ahead. I suppose this forum >> is so well poised to play a leading role in the >> National discourse aimed at building a better Kenya. So let's keep this >> up, >> and perhaps rope in the other "contenders". >> >> But 3rdly, this "Sumptuous" debate is also turning out to be highly >> educative and hugely informational for most of our silent >> listeners on the list, who are furiously "taking notes". Dr.Ndemo,many of >> us >> are just realizing to our utter amazement how >> much level of knowledge you possess and are willing to share, and your >> amount of energy is so infectious, that somehow I >> in my opinion feel we need not limit you to this forum,but find ways in >> which we can have you engage an even wider and >> more larger audience out here especially those from the generation Y >> segment. Listers any ideas...? Would Townhall style >> lectures suffice...? Just thinking.. >> >> I couldn't help noticing an earlier debate touching on infrastructure and >> feeding our nation, and in the same vein I have also >> taken a hard look at the events taking place across our country right >> now,and the greater horn of Africa,and it would be an >> understatement when I say it's really infuriating to say the least. It >> defeats any imagination why after independence, 51 yrs >> down the line we are not self sufficient in food production, with several >> corners of the nation marginalized such that even >> humanitarian aid donated by other well meaning Kenyans can not reach those >> who need it most because there is no >> infrastructure such as roads and communication to even talk about in the >> first place... It's maddening.. >> >> How do you plan to balance infrastructural development across the land, to >> avoid over-concentration in specific zones at >> the expense of the rest...? >> >> At the same time, what kind/quality of advisers would you be looking for >> to >> help you shape policy/decision making. >> A presidency or leadership is just as good or bad as the quality of the >> courtiers that gather around. >> >> Harry >> >> _____ >> >> From: kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> [mailto:kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On >> Behalf Of bitange(a)jambo.co.ke >> Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 9:01 PM >> To: harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Bitange for President? >> DrivingKnowledgeEconomy?OnlineInterviewwith PS Ndemo >> >> >> Aki, >> We are meeting Konza Technology City possible underwriters (local Banks) >> on >> Monday morning 7am at Serena. Please come. Many of the quesions you ask >> will >> be answered then you can make a summary for the listers. >> >> Regards >> >> >> Ndemo. >> >> >> >> Sent from my BlackBerryR >> >> _____ >> >> From: aki <aki275(a)gmail.com> >> Date: Sat, 6 Aug 2011 19:45:44 +0300 >> To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Cc: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Bitange for President? Driving >> KnowledgeEconomy?OnlineInterview with PS Ndemo >> >> >> Dr Ndemo, >> >> While we look forward to a comprehensive response on the High Tech Sector/ >> Malili as soon as you have some time, I believe that you mentioned that >> completion is about 3 years away. That seems is not a lot of time to get >> e.g >> at least 50 companies who have significant turnovers coming close to about >> Kshs 500 million with a % on exports. I think there may be a need for a >> review. I already read that IBM super-team is in the country and done some >> indepth research and assessment into e-Govt, it maybe a good time to ask >> them to re-access the current trends. Mobile, Web and Social technologiy >> development platforms trends may only produce slim domestic interest with >> extremely small turnovers and virtually impossible that either can later >> contribute to significant economic growth. >> >> There could an alternative which would be to look at Comesa/Igad or other >> markets within our region, create Govt/Private ICT or other sector >> development action groups to be based at Malili which would also provide >> Venture Capitalists/Investors an avenue for serious interests. I've had a >> look at very basic Comesa data, seems Agricultural engineering would do >> well >> here. I think JUKAT has the foundations of producing such engineers. >> However, there is not enough data to full research what Agricultural >> Engineering and ICT development can do. >> >> Also the topic of electricity generation has raised a manufacturing >> interest. Is any Kenyan company manufacturing the High Voltage Lines >> insulators ( ceramic/glass based in many cases ) or are we importing >> these? >> Each High/Low Power line on every mounted pole needs these isolators. >> http://knol.google.com/k/overhead-line-insulators >> >> >> Thank you. >> >> Rgds. >> >> >> >> On Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 10:54 AM, aki <aki275(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> Thank you Dr Ndemo, and will await to read the comprehensive response. :-) >> >> >> >> On Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 9:45 AM, <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> wrote: >> >> >> Aki, >> Whereas by chance one of the aaplications developed here may become a >> global >> brand, we do not want to leave to chance. That is why we are developing >> centers of excellency, standards and incubators to make sure we part of >> global standards. There is much learning that we must go through. The >> reason >> we should seek to collaborate while guarding our inventions. >> >> As I write, we are working on a digital economy policy. We shall come up >> with a specific legislation in this emerging sector. Create special >> incentives that would propel it to greater levels. >> >> We also must deal with Universities inorder to create the triple helix >> that >> has worked in many parts of the world. Strathmore is leading in the right >> direction. We want to fully their patnership with Sumsang and Safaricom. >> Through such arrangement we create capacities that lead to new other >> enterprises. >> >> This is an area I have the greatest interest and would want to explore. I >> am >> using the annoying Blackberry so please allow me to respond more >> comprehensively when I get to a real keyboard. >> >> >> >> Ndemo. >> >> >> >> >> >> Sent from my BlackBerryR >> >> _____ >> >> From: aki <aki275(a)gmail.com> >> Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 09:13:11 +0300 >> To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Cc: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Bitange for President? Driving Knowledge >> Economy?OnlineInterview with PS Ndemo >> >> Dr Ndemo, >> >> I have a final question on regarding the creation of the High Tech Sector >> in >> preparation for Malili. While cheaper rent or infrastructure facilities >> maybe an additional advantage, I think we are still to find a way to push >> private sector and govt incentives/policies on creating the High Tech >> Sector. I believe we are no where at the moment, neither the mobile or web >> development sectors even come close to becoming the next billion shilling >> industry sectors. These two sectors are in a transition mode where the >> demand is for more localised settings. >> >> What will the govt do to ensure that kenyan companies start looking at >> holding patents and developing the needs of external markets based on >> technology trends. I think the last thing we would want to see is a >> scenario >> where kenyans in ICT become more of daily wage labourers on contract >> basis. >> While this may seem an ideal employment creation scenario, the results >> will >> be negative in the long term. >> >> What steps and incentives will create the High Tech Sector companies and >> will opening up the development of critical govt sectors offer an >> incentive >> to create broad based technologies? >> >> Thank you. >> >> Rgds. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by <http://www.mail.jambo.co.ke/> Jambo MailScanner, >> and >> is >> believed to be clean. >> -------------------------------------------------- >> "easy access to the world" >> >> ---------------------------------------------- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. >> --------------------------------------------- >> "easy access to the world" >> >> > > > > ---------------------------------------------- > 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 > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmail… > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for > people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. 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Self censorship
by robert yawe 08 Aug '11

08 Aug '11

Hi All, Let us be weary of self censorship, it is not the same as self regulation. Regards _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/wekundaalex%40yahoo.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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AfPIF-2 Remote Participation 8 - 9 August, 2011 Starting 0900 UTC/GMT
by Michuki Mwangi 08 Aug '11

08 Aug '11

Dear All, Courtesy of AfriNIC and NITA, we are pleased to inform you that remote participation for the AfPIF-2 meeting starting on 8 - 9 August, 2011 from 0900 UTC/GMT will be available on the following; + MP3 Live Audio stream in English from; - http://streaming.afrinic.net:8000/ Click on afpif-2 or directly - http://streaming.afrinic.net:8000/afpif-2 + Web (Flash video) Video Stream from; - http://www.livestream.com/peeringforum + Jabber Conference Room - A web based Jabber room is available at http://jabber.afpif.org ** Template to use the web based jabber room is available at http://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-14/index.php/participate-online/setting ** The Server should be "jabber.afpif.org" - For those with jabber clients the server is conference(a)meeting.jabber.afpif.org + Tweeter - Search for the afpif hash tag #afpif + The Agenda is published and available at; http://www.isoc.org/isoc/conferences/afpif/2011/agenda.shtml Should you have any problems, please feel free to let us know by email to mwangi(a)isoc.org and morris(a)isoc.org. Our sincere appreciation to AfriNIC and NITA for their support in provision of this services. We look forward to your remote participation. Regards, Michuki.

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Tom Barry in .ke
by Phares Kariuki 05 Aug '11

05 Aug '11

Hi, For those interested... Thomas C. Barry is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Zephyr Management, L.P., an investment management company which he founded in 1994. Zephyr has sponsored thirteen specialized investment funds with approximately US $2 billion in committed capital. Zephyr’s private equity funds currently invest in Africa (Kingdom Zephyr Africa Management Company) and India. Zephyr’s marketable securities funds invest in stock markets of developing countries. He was one of the first investors in Celtel with Mo Ibrahim. He will be giving a talk at the iHub on the 6th of August 2011, from 3pm. Registration link below: http://tombarry.eventbrite.com -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 720 406 093 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares | B: http://www.kaboro.com/ |

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MNP in Ghana - only 21, 059 subs changed NW in one month
by Francis Hook 05 Aug '11

05 Aug '11

Story below from Ghana Business News - will CCK let us know how this is working out in Kenya? Latest figures released by the telecoms regulator, National Communications Authority (NCA) say 25 days after Mobile Number Portability (MNP) was started in Ghana, a total of 21,059 subscribers have changed their mobile service providers. In a press release issued Tuesday August 2, 2011, the NCA says as at Sunday July 31, 2011, 25 full days of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) in Ghana, 21,059 mobile phone subscribers had successfully moved from one mobile service provider to another whilst retaining their mobile numbers. According to the NCA’s analysis of data for the period, 10% of porting was completed in 15 minutes or less, 23% was completed between 15 minutes and one hour. It also shows that 34% of the process was completed between one hour and four hours, 31% completed between four and 24 hours and 2% was completed in more than 24 hours. “The fastest port recorded so far in Ghana took place in a mere one minute, 10 seconds. The average port took place in five hours, 21 minutes from start to finish,” it adds. When the process began on July 7, 2011, 150 subscribers had ported by the close of the first day and by the end of the third day on July 10, over 1000 subscribers had switched their mobile service providers. MNP is a process that enables mobile phone customers to switch to another network provider and still keep their numbers including the code. One can however, only port again after 30 days of the initial porting or thereafter. Ghana has six mobile phone operators licensed to do business in the country. These are MTN, Tigo, Vodafone, Airtel, Expresso and Globacom. But Globacom is yet to start operations. There is however, no information about which providers subscribers are moving from and to. Source: Ghana Business News -- Francis Hook +254 733 504561

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Update on Digital Villages trips August 5, 2011
by warigia bowman 05 Aug '11

05 Aug '11

Dear Listers Here is the schedule as it currently stands. We will visit both ICT Board pashas and Safaricom Dvs. *Monday, August 8th: Visit Nyeri.* Victor Gathara providing transport. I think we have room for one more person in the car. Please pitch in a bit for gas if you want to come. Tuesday, August 9th: Unscheduled (working with Patrick Mule from Safaricom) *Wednesday, August 10: Visit Ukambani*. Warigia Bowman providing transport. I think we have room for two more in the car. Thursday unscheduled. Friday unscheduled. *Saturday August 13th: Wainana is flying to Nyanza*, and will evaluate locations there. *If you have a car, and are willing to lead a trip please advise.* This is a civil society effort. Safaricom is not providing funding. We are self-funding. Sincerely, Rigia

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Internet Telcos, Network Operators or Large ISPs : Will a local competition for breaking the One-TeraBit/sec barrier work?
by aki 04 Aug '11

04 Aug '11

--You can watch the cloud form around the jets and hear the sound barrier being broken with a sonic boom/bang as the jets break the speed of sound. This is what network engineers cannot visualise but truly engineering inspiration-- ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BArpqYspIgU ) It seems to me if there was a kenyan content competition to break the above bandwidth barrier, there would be long term gains on price reductions and capacities utilised. Basically the competition can be run for the most viewed content video hosted locally that will touch the One TeraBit/sec mark in about 30 days or so since being uploaded? Any takers, I hope.. Corrections welcome. Thank you. :-)

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Re: [kictanet] Bitange for President? Driving Knowledge Economy? OnlineInterview with PS Ndemo
by Kanja Waruru 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

Mr Ndemo, Your responses give me a lot of hope and I now believe all these things are possible. My question, Is it possible for people on this list to vote for one of your theme's and lobby the govt to implement and get funding in the 2012 budget? I'm proposing one theme at a time but perhaps we could take up the whole lot and push for implementation. Kanja Sent from my iPad On Aug 3, 2011, at 10:52 AM, bitange(a)jambo.co.ke wrote: Kanja, Affordable Health will be an outcome of the strategies that I have laid here. This is how it will work. Infrastructure in my strategy mean provision of some of the promises made in the constitution including housing. We shall design eco houses in the range of Ksh. 100,000 and start implementation from Northern Kenya where our citizens are literallty sleeping outside. From the census, there are about 200,000 households here. These homes will be in urban set up where we shall supply all utilities. Through incentives, encourage other investments such as solar energy, retail stores, dried beef industry, packaged camel and cow milk etc. Every person will have a smart ID which will be used in all transactions (Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for end to end government). Through the realigned policy the Government will no longer be involved in releif food supply (they have never been good at this world over). Assistance to those who will not have food will be provided in voucher form through the smart ID. They will then redeem their points at the retail store (Uchumi possibly)and purchase the food of their choice. Since the people will have better housing with utilities and food of their choice, health problems will be minimized thus reallocating funds from curative to preventive health care. This is why I say Affordable health is an outcome of dealing with other related variables. We have spent more than Ksh. 12 billion to mitigate against hunger in Northern Kenya on an emergency. The solution I propose will cost Ksh. 40 billion but you will never here of hunger or feel the shame of being Kenyan again. You recall we can recover the same amount through e-procurement. Other savings will be utilized to scale up improved livelihood for all Kenyans. In other parts of the country we shall mob up the youth and take them to the new mega projects of Lamu and the rail links (this is what China and US did when they had a youth bulge) to build infrastructure that will ensure sustained job security. The resources will come from the KKV and converted to provide sustainable projects. Because of the wide spread wages and economies of scale, we can now provide cheap health insurance that will ensure affordable healthcare. Regards Ndemo. Well done Bitange and I would like to add one more theme. Affordable health care for all. Cheers. Sent from my iPad On Aug 3, 2011, at 5:27 AM, bitange(a)jambo.co.ke wrote: In summary, Again hypothetically my major themes shall be: Kwowledge for life Infrastructure for Development Food security (including Value addition) Employment (create tons of it) One Kenya. Unity in diversity. Keep hope a live (borrowed from Rev. Jesse Jackson). Ndemo. Sent from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> Sender: kictanet-bounces+bitange=jambo.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2011 17:43:20 To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Bitange for President? Driving Knowledge Economy? Online Interview with PS Ndemo _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. 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Please sign up for Nyeri trip and Machakos trip on Digital Villages
by warigia bowman 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

Dear colleagues So far, it looks like we may be going to Nyeri on the 9th (Tuesday). (there is a possibility we go on the 8th) . The goal of the trips is to take a look at the digital villages. We will attempt to visit pasha centers (ICT board) and Safaricom digital villages. We have developed a protocol, so the trip is academic in nature, although people may be interested in taking a look at what the dvs look like. So far, the people who are definitely confirmed for the Nyeri trip are. - Victor Gathara, - Warigia Bowman - Paul Muchiri have confirmed. Does anyone else want to go? If you feel that you have confirmed and your name is not on this list, please advise. Also, please let me know whether you want to go on the Machakos trip. The date is still open. But it has to be next week, and Victor wants wednesday or friday. Sincerely, Rigia

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1st International Conference on Emerging and Future ICTs (ICEFICT 2011) - Reminder
by Kamotho Njenga 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

Hope you are absolutely fine. The above cited Conference will be taking place on August 11-12, 2011 (Thursday & Friday Next Week) at KICC Nairobi. Details are available at www.ictak.or.ke See you there. Kamotho Njenga Secretary, ICEFICT 2011

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Update on National Optical Fiber Backbone Infrastructure (NOFBI)
by Fiona Asonga 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

Hallo Listers, Other the last couple of days there has been growing interest in the status of the government build National Optical Fiber Backbone Infrastructure. Since last week PS Dr. Ndemo and his team at the MOIC have been engaging operators in discussions to find the best way to maximize value on the government built NOFBI infrastructure. In summary the outcome of the meetings has been that; 1. NOFBI is accessible to all interested licensed operators who shall provide the last mile solutions to their customers. 2. A management committee comprising of various operators and government has been put in place to finalize on suitable pricing and ensure as many people as possible have access to the backbone infrastructure and ensure that it is eventually self-sustainable. 3. The management committee shall share quarterly reports on the progress It is the hope of all those involved that the use of this shared platform will be a contributing factor to the reduced costs of internet access. Kind regards, Fiona Asonga Chief Executive Officer Telecommunications Service Providers Association of Kenya/ Kenya Internet Exchange Point Board Member Africa Internet Services Providers Association NRO Number Council http://www.nro.net/about/number-council.html ASO Address Council http://aso.icann.org/ac/ 14th Floor, Bruce House Standard Street Tel: +254 20 2245 036 Cell: +254 721 713 504 Website: www.tespok.or.ke Industry voice in Telecommunications, Providing Policy and Direction within the Industry and Government -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online Interview with PS Ndemo: Day 1 of 5 ICT in Education
by Barrack Otieno 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

Dr, Ndemo, 1. Are you satisfied with the current state of affairs with regard to ICT in education? 2. Can you highlight some of the gains the country has attained with regard to ICT in education, what is your vision for the education sector going forwad? Thank you -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Re: [kictanet] Bitange for President? Driving Knowledge Economy? Online Interview with PS Ndemo
by Barrack Otieno 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

Dear stephen, Your concerns have been noted, the Ps is already responding thematically on an alternate thread which is tackling ICT in Education today, the essence of this thread is to avoid limiting his responses to the ICT sector, nonetheless we will shift the discussion to address each subsector, feel free to pose your questions on the thematic thread. Kind Regards On 8/3/11, Stephen Mutoro <stephen(a)cofek.co.ke> wrote: > Thank you Grace: > > > > Many thanks to Dr Ndemo, too for agreeing to field questions. I find him > very accessible and for this he has my "vote". From the outset, though > meaningless, I am not sure I want to contribute to a forum called "Bitange > for President" again. Most of us seem to erroneously believe that we can > only make greta change by being at the top. Sample this - Twitter > co-founder, Jack Dorsey had the idea of the social site at age 8! Today, > Twitter has been valued at an estimated Sh736 Billion. He didn't think of > being a President, he is not, he might never be but there he is - he has > literally revolutionized the world. The list of Jack Dorseys is too long to > enumerate. > > > > Please allow me a kind suggestion: The way you have structured the ongoing > discussion is either confusing or complicated for any keen follower, to say > the least. Even if there will be a summarized report at the end, you run the > risk of mis-interpreting/diluting his ideas. I wish you had settled for the > concretized sector/thematic approach - half or a day dedicated for each. You > can have all the goodies that Dr Ndemo promises but they can never be > sustained in an environment of corruption, poor or non-existent wealth > creation incentives and innovations, bad leadership, poor market regulation, > unprotected consumers, illiteracy and diminished democracy/public > participation. > > > > On broad perspectives, let's not only focus on good PR of his long list of > achievements. We would have lost the good opportunity. Could we request Dr > Ndemo to focus on what has not worked in his Ministry, why and what he > intends to do about them. We should only move out of his docket, MOIC after > we address these issues. ICT politicization of key regulatory and policy > decisions and processes is another area of concern. Can we have him adopt > twitter like brief answers? What are the possibilities of having him at the > end of the online interviews - go on livestream video with summary of issues > and especially on way forward? > > > > At the risk of sounding selfish, Dr Ndemo appears well meaning for > consumers. But he may be rightly accused of stopping at complaining (like > the rest of us?) on a number of issues eg on internet tariffs when he once > said ISPs were earning 2000% in profits. Consumer institutional > representation in MOIC organs (including regulator CCK) and projects is > almost non-existent. There is no ICT Consumer Policy to date. As such > consumer privacy, complaint redress mechanism remain unclear even as the > Communications Tribunal remains idle for the better part of its life. > > > > Thanks again for the opportunity to interview Dr Ndemo. I hope you can also > have the regulator come here, too, soon. > > Kind regards, > > > > Stephen Mutoro > > www.cofek.co.ke > > From: kictanet-bounces+stephen=cofek.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+stephen=cofek.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf > Of Grace Githaiga > Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 11:30 AM > To: stephen(a)cofek.co.ke > Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Subject: [!! SPAM] Re: [kictanet] Bitange for President? Driving Knowledge > Economy? OnlineInterview with PS Ndemo > > > > Listers > So far you have seen what Dr. Ndemo has said. Like Barrack has said and in > response to Dr. Ndemo's request, lets please interract freely without > confining the debate to themes. We will however produce a report at the end > of the discussion and will try and identify themes that will emerge. > > Dr Ndemo, please keep going....and like Washington has said, you may at the > end of the debate want to share your ideas with Prof. Ole Kiyapi :) > > Edith would like you to respond to the concern of digital signal > distribution in Kenya, while Mburu has concerns around how you will convince > Treasury to part with the funds to support/realize your vision. > > Kind Regards > Grace > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > ------- > If you have the strength to survive, you have the power to succeed. Life is > all about choices we make depending upon the situation we are in. Go forth > and rule the World! > > > >> Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2011 10:52:54 +0300 >> From: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Bitange for President? Driving Knowledge Economy? > OnlineInterview with PS Ndemo >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> Kanja, >> Affordable Health will be an outcome of the strategies that I have laid >> here. This is how it will work. >> >> Infrastructure in my strategy mean provision of some of the promises made >> in the constitution including housing. We shall design eco houses in the >> range of Ksh. 100,000 and start implementation from Northern Kenya where >> our citizens are literallty sleeping outside. From the census, there are >> about 200,000 households here. These homes will be in urban set up where >> we shall supply all utilities. Through incentives, encourage other >> investments such as solar energy, retail stores, dried beef industry, >> packaged camel and cow milk etc. >> >> Every person will have a smart ID which will be used in all transactions >> (Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for end to end government). Through the >> realigned policy the Government will no longer be involved in releif food >> supply (they have never been good at this world over). Assistance to >> those who will not have food will be provided in voucher form through the >> smart ID. They will then redeem their points at the retail store (Uchumi >> possibly)and purchase the food of their choice. >> >> Since the people will have better housing with utilities and food of their >> choice, health problems will be minimized thus reallocating funds from >> curative to preventive health care. This is why I say Affordable health >> is an outcome of dealing with other related variables. >> >> We have spent more than Ksh. 12 billion to mitigate against hunger in >> Northern Kenya on an emergency. The solution I propose will cost Ksh. 40 >> billion but you will never here of hunger or feel the shame of being >> Kenyan again. You recall we can recover the same amount through >> e-procurement. Other savings will be utilized to scale up improved >> livelihood for all Kenyans. >> >> In other parts of the country we shall mob up the youth and take them to >> the new mega projects of Lamu and the rail links (this is what China and >> US did when they had a youth bulge) to build infrastructure that will >> ensure sustained job security. The resources will come from the KKV and >> converted to provide sustainable projects. Because of the wide spread >> wages and economies of scale, we can now provide cheap health insurance >> that will ensure affordable healthcare. >> >> Regards >> >> >> Ndemo. >> >> >> >> >> > Well done Bitange and I would like to add one more theme. >> > Affordable health care for all. >> > Cheers. >> > >> > Sent from my iPad >> > >> > On Aug 3, 2011, at 5:27 AM, bitange(a)jambo.co.ke wrote: >> > >> > In summary, >> > Again hypothetically my major themes shall be: >> > Kwowledge for life >> > Infrastructure for Development >> > Food security (including Value addition) >> > Employment (create tons of it) >> > >> > One Kenya. Unity in diversity. Keep hope a live (borrowed from Rev. >> > Jesse Jackson). >> > >> > Ndemo. >> > Sent from my BlackBerryR >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> > Sender: kictanet-bounces+bitange=jambo.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> > Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2011 17:43:20 >> > To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> >> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> > Subject: [kictanet] Bitange for President? Driving Knowledge Economy? >> > Online >> > Interview with PS Ndemo >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > kictanet mailing list >> > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> > >> > Unsubscribe or change your options at >> > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke >> > >> > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >> > development. >> > >> > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and > bandwidth, >> > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, > do >> > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> > _______________________________________________ >> > kictanet mailing list >> > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> > >> > Unsubscribe or change your options at >> > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kanjawaruru%40yahoo.com >> > >> > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >> > development. >> > >> > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and > bandwidth, >> > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, > do >> > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> > >> > ---------------------------------------------- >> > This message has been scanned for viruses and >> > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >> > believed to be clean. >> > --------------------------------------------- >> > "easy access to the world" >> > >> > >> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------- >> 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 >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ggithaiga%40hotmail.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > > -- Sent from my mobile device Barrack O. Otieno Afriregister Ltd (Kenya) www.afrire <http://www.afriregister.com>gister.bi, www.afriregister.com<http://www.afriergister.com> <http://www.afriregister.com>ICANN accredited registrar +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Re: [kictanet] Bitange for President? Driving Knowledge Economy? OnlineInterview with PS Ndemo
by Kanja Waruru 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

Well done Bitange and I would like to add one more theme. Affordable health care for all. Cheers. Sent from my iPad On Aug 3, 2011, at 5:27 AM, bitange(a)jambo.co.ke wrote: In summary, Again hypothetically my major themes shall be: Kwowledge for life Infrastructure for Development Food security (including Value addition) Employment (create tons of it) One Kenya. Unity in diversity. Keep hope a live (borrowed from Rev. Jesse Jackson). Ndemo. Sent from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> Sender: kictanet-bounces+bitange=jambo.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2011 17:43:20 To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Bitange for President? Driving Knowledge Economy? Online Interview with PS Ndemo _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kanjawaruru%40yahoo.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Online Interview with PS Ndemo: Day 1 of 5 ICT in Education
by Joseph McDonald 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

Some of the problems Kenya have are created or ignored by rent seekers. e.g Hunger is big business for some people in government because it provides opportunity to circumvent procurement processes ,they benefit from transportation and buying of the maize. Maize prices is controlled by cartels in government. The energy sector is controlled by cartels. Some drastic, deliberate and courageous leadership is required to achieve the vision of people like Daktari. The other thing is that, Daktari doesn't have to wait till he is president,he can influence those changes now within government. On Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 11:31 AM, Wamuyu Gatheru <wamuyu(a)soko-id.co.ke>wrote: > GG/Barack, thanks for the interesting and important thread. Hopefully, > people with vision and integrity will step out to cleanse those weekend > public rallies. > > This discussion shows that a lot of info/knowledge exists but is not > shared. So, in a sense, Kenya's lack of development and even the hunger is > about an information/ed imbalance. I would suggest that the PS primarily > supports network availability in all corners of the country. I watched some > people in Marsabit walk over 30kms to climb a tree where, when lucky, catch > a network. With google in Kiswahili, imagine the resource these folks are > missing and how that could translate into solving their immediate problems. > > On that note, I am looking for the recipe for sorghum ugali (google sites > focus on how healthy it is but I cant find a recipe). With the uncertainty > on GMO maize, I am weaning myself of that good white stuff and plan on > eating the red. I think many perennially hungry folk would also benefit from > such info. > > Wamuyu > > Quoting Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com>: > > Dr, Ndemo, >> >> >> 1. Are you satisfied with the current state of affairs with regard to >> ICT >> in education? >> 2. Can you highlight some of the gains the country has attained with >> >> regard to ICT in education, what is your vision for the education sector >> going forwad? >> >> Thank you >> -- >> Barrack O. Otieno >> >> +254721325277 >> +254-20-2498789 >> Skype: barrack.otieno >> >> > > > > ______________________________**_________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/**mailman/listinfo/kictanet<http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet> > > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/** > mailman/options/kictanet/**mcdonaldoj%40gmail.com<http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mcdonaldoj%40gmail.com> > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for > people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >

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e-government conference
by Suhayl Esmailjee 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

Listers Anyone who has an idea when the e-government conference is expected to happen? The e-gov website says sometime this year (2011) and was wondering if there is any news on this happening. Regards SE

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Invitation to a Public Lecture on 'Tatu City: The Future of Urbanization in Kenya'
by John Matogo 02 Aug '11

02 Aug '11

Dear colleagues, As we build the vision and begin planning of Konza City, which is a mega project, we can learn from the experience of folks working on Tatu City. I therefore take this opportunity to invite you to a Public Lecture on the "The Future of Urbanization in Kenya". Kindly see the advert attached for more details. -- Regards, John Matogo Manager Enterprise Development Centre Strathmore University P.O. Box 59857-00200 Nairobi, KENYA Tel: +254 020 6006155,6006268 ext 2280 University Mobile: +254 722 205428,733 618 135 Personal Mobile:+254 722 813 533 Email: jmatogo(a)strathmore.edu Web: www.strathmore.edu/sedc [image: Tatu City Advert - Evite.jpg] TATU City is a case study of 21st Century urban development and management and the mobilization of private resources for the development of urban infrastructure and services. The site of the proposed development is over 1, 000 hectares and it will be home to an estimated 62,000 residents and is also expected to attract around 23,000 day visitors. For more information, please visit *www.tatucity.com* <http://www.tatucity.com> **

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Making it Impossible to Unsubrscribe from Services - Safaricom
by Edwin Onchari 02 Aug '11

02 Aug '11

Listers, I recently subscribed to a Safaricom's daily internet bundle. The subscription process is flawless and easy to follow, unfortunately, it is impossible to unsubscribe.especially when a day like today and yesterday, I have not been able to use the service as their net has been perpetually down. I cannot navigate through their Customer Service Menu (I have a touch screen phone.impossible to Press 1,2,3 prompts to advance to the next menu to speak to someone! Wonder how many Kenyans are now at their mercy (automatic daily deductions) without an option to stop the service! Could explain the massive profits. Though I should share! Best Regards, Edwin

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Re: [kictanet] [KICTAnet] KONZA SILICON SAVNAH BANNER
by charles nduati 02 Aug '11

02 Aug '11

hi listers, I want to congratulate bwana ndemo for kicking of technocity. I passed there yesterday and so the fence is almost done and there is even a small banner I want to appeal to those listers with deep pockets to help daktari by sponsoring a gant size banner any offers? charles On Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:44 EEST bitange(a)jambo.co.ke wrote: >Harry, >We have been having an awareness campaign but it seems nobody is listening. That is why we want to roll out the last mile so that at least we can utilize it for learning. At the moment only telcos are using it. We need all Kenyans to start to use this resource. We shall heavily use it in 35 counties before covering the rest. > >Regards > > >Ndemo. > > >Sent from my BlackBerry® > >-----Original Message----- >From: "Harry Delano" <harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke> >Sender: kictanet-bounces+bitange=jambo.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 10:40:00 >To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> >Reply-To: harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke >Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >Subject: Re: [kictanet] [KICTAnet] Update on National Optical Fiber > BackboneInfrastructure (NOFBI) > >_______________________________________________ >kictanet mailing list >kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke > >The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > >KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >_______________________________________________ >kictanet mailing list >kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/charlesnduati2002%40ya… > >The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > >KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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ISP suspends service over Kshs 1/-
by Francis Hook 02 Aug '11

02 Aug '11

I know ISPs are not charities but I found it rather ridiculous for Zuku to suspend a client's connection over Kshs 1. Reminds me of a time a company sent an invoice for Kshs 0.05....with a Kshs 3.5 postage stamp attached. I suppose a FA system properly integrated with CRM would have flagged this kind of thing to keep the customer connected and carry forward the shilling to the next month. I think we are a really long way down the road when it comes to customer service...never mind we cannot get 100% uptime...and never mind the provider is supposed to credit clients when they fall below 97% uptime...and the client does not raise a fuss over that. --- Francis Hook +254 733 504561

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Yawe for Post Master General - Aluta Continua
by robert yawe 01 Aug '11

01 Aug '11

Hi Listers, My journey to Postal Corporation as Post Master General is still alive and kicking, as we get closer to the elections I believe the chances shall improve. As I await the appointment I continue to regularly visit various post offices so as to keep my finger on the pulse of the organisation. Most of my visits reveal the continuing decay and at times wonder if the organisation can really be salvaged. Yesterday on visited the City Square Post Office and was shocked to find that they still have posters hanging advertising the Zaine service. I have had of snail mail but it has never been brought home so effectively. http://quadrantshift.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Photo_062811_001.jpg Such experiences can be most heart wrenching but on my way out I saw a poster/model that shows the spread of Postal's network and my drive and determination to become the Post Master General was rekindled. http://quadrantshift.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Photo_062811_002.jpg Comrades, e-commerce is not going anywhere in this country without the total and absolute participation of Postal Corporation and for this reason I shall continue my struggle, aluta continua and the giant shall again arise to the challenge. Regards PS. I have finally come to appreciate the camera on my phone. Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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SMS and Online passport application tracking
by Daudi Were 01 Aug '11

01 Aug '11

Good morning listers, We've been trying to track a passport application online and via SMS (short code 2032) with no luck. SMS to 2032 do not generate a response and the online tracking page at http://www.immigration.go.ke/ has been removed. Have these services been withdrawn? Thanks Daudi -- Ni Wakati! Pamoja! Daudi Were

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Zuku (DTH) TV -- 3 transponders over NSS12 satellite East Africa Beam
by aki 01 Aug '11

01 Aug '11

Seems Zuku TV already have 2 transponders on NSS12 satellite ( SES ), while the third could be for VSAT apps ( am assuming will be iDirect X3 ). The two Zuku TV active (unconfirmed) transponders are on Ku Band 11105Mhz ( FTA channels 18-50 ) & 11604Mhz ( CryptoWorks encryption channels 56-81 ). I read somewhere that final target will be 80 channels. We are already on the way to DTT, I wonder why Wananchi would choose to go back to satellite which means end users will have to invest in Ku-Band sat dishes, LNBs, dish mounts, installation teams with spectrum analyzers and not to forget that during the rainy season we can expect Ku Band not to behave too well? With DTT, just one antenne and dvb is needed, come rain or sunshine. My knowledge of this sector is very rusty therefore I'd like to request if we have any broadcast engineers onlist who would care to share some insights into DTT versus Sat Transponder spacing and costing. Is it not much cheaper to go DTT on 8Mhz spacing with Mpeg4 than Sat Transponder spacing with Mepg 2? The other reason I ask is the VSAT transponder that Wananchi have chosen over NSS12, when will it be possible for us to create teleports right here in kenya with facilities for inland nations so that we not only use the national infrastructure but also provide extra services. Congratulations to Wananchi on such a commited project and hope it will be of success in the long term. Corrections are welcome. :-) Thank you.

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To KICTB for next year's grants : Digital TV local content
by aki 29 Jul '11

29 Jul '11

To concide with the DTT changeover in 2012, I hope next year the some of the grants can go to some local content production companies who can create a one-stop studio and infrastructure sets to enable artists and content developers a plaform for content creativity. Will we see a start of "Warner Studios" at some point? These studios will have a feed to e.g Signet where the production company may own its own channel, or sell the content onto main broadcasters. Also for public interest, have the channel rates on e.g. Signet been decided between content and teletext services? Hope this information can be published so as to help many out there who maybe planning various involvements in the sector. Thank you.

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Fwd: Digital Villages-Detailed Machakos itinerary
by warigia bowman 28 Jul '11

28 Jul '11

Dear listers Here are thoughts on Machakos. 1) Look, I do not knowEeastern that well. I know it somewhat, because I have an aunt in Masii. If someone knows it better, please advise. 2) Safaricom 2 list = Makueni, Britech, Makueni cont.wote town center; Kyondo investment, Makueni constituency, Mbumbuni town center; Matheka electronics, Machakos constituency, Wamunyu town. 3) ICT Board Pasha List = Makueni, Makueni, wote town; Machakos, Mbooni, Mbumbuni; 4) Safaricom general list = markpoint communications, machakos town, machakos; Please let me know if you are interested in joining us. Thanks, Rigia

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ISOC Kenya Chapter Creation efforts
by Barrack Otieno 28 Jul '11

28 Jul '11

Dear Colleagues, There has been growing interest on various lists to have a local ISOC Chapter up and running, we have had many Kenyans participate in ISOC programs as fellows, unfortunately we haven't had a forum where we can share the knowledge and experiences gained through the fellowship opportunities. The purpose of this email is to invite all interested parties to join a mailing list that has been created to bring together interested stakeholders so that we can deliberate on how to establish an open and inclusive ISOC chapter that will be based on a multistakeholder model. Kindly note that we will be required to be global ISOC members as a prerequistite. https://portal.isoc.org/EBusiness/NewMemberStepOne.aspx. Below please find instructions on how to join the mailing list. Welcome to the isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke mailing list! To post to this list, send your email to: isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke General information about the mailing list is at: http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc If you ever want to unsubscribe or change your options (eg, switch to or from digest mode, change your password, etc.), visit your subscription page at: http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/options/isoc/otieno.barrack%40gmail.c… You can also make such adjustments via email by sending a message to: isoc-request(a)orion.my.co.ke with the word `help' in the subject or body (don't include the quotes), and you will get back a message with instructions. You must know your password to change your options (including changing the password, itself) or to unsubscribe. It is: haakabso Normally, Mailman will remind you of your orion.my.co.ke mailing list passwords once every month, although you can disable this if you prefer. This reminder will also include instructions on how to unsubscribe or change your account options. There is also a button on your options page that will email your current password to you. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Fw: Fibre Optic Cable cuts
by robert yawe 28 Jul '11

28 Jul '11

Hi Listers, Today I was in the Westlands area and came across Telkom/Orange staff laying fibre optic cable through what was professionally done ducting. At a depth of over 7 feet this cable is definitely more secure than the one I saw in Kilimani area lying literally in the surface. The interesting thing is that all this was done when Telkom/KPTC had only 350,000 landlines across the country. We seriously need to do something about our work ethic and professionalism if we are going to surface to 2020 let alone 2030. Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Local Content - Beyond lip service
by robert yawe 28 Jul '11

28 Jul '11

Hi Listers, I have been following the activities of a local developer who has made great strides in creating a platform for hosting local content through his web site www.eziki.tv. Unfortunately due to the high cost of local hosting he has been forced, like many other brilliant young men and women, to host overseas where the cost are low but then they suffer the hit from bandwidth limitations. This young man has taken initiative and put down his resources to prove a concept and I believe he deserves direct local investment from funds such as Tandaa, Kazi Kwa Vijana and many others instead of us asking dreamers to present proposals and business plans for cloud based products. I would like to propose we pick up this has a project and bring the site back home and empower the team to move to greater heights before some VC from the US grabs him then we start lamenting. Please visit the site and see what is on offer, you can also view my channel http://www.eziki.tv/quadrantshiftafrica on which I will move most of my rants and raves for posterity and for easier access by those who have an issue with reading long text. Samsung and LG should look at this modem and see how to incorporate it in the new IP TVs and publicise access to eziki.tv as well as youtube and all those other sites. Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Lower tariffs lower speed
by robert yawe 28 Jul '11

28 Jul '11

Hi, Just a quick question to the listers out there using the Safaricom 3G, WiMax and Fibre services if they are experiencing reduced performance after the drop on 3G tariffs? Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Introduction of Power rationing for industrial zones : A result of failure of national planning policies?
by aki 28 Jul '11

28 Jul '11

This game is repeated each time we are in drought years, with the quick "import" mentality rush to get in fdi partners or the rest to invest buy/lease diesel guzzling generators to compliment the shortfalls is becoming too routine. More results of shortcuts implemented over years of failed national planning policies and excuses that is resulting in many direct/indirect losses in the economy. This time around there are multiple excuses, from high demands during peak hours to breakdowns/maintainence of generators to delays in security guarantees for investors. High demands during peak hours is an incremental event and did not just appear overnight, water levels did not drop overnight and nor did investors just apply to supply power. We have known for years our climate is changing patterns ( no thanks to the major polluters i.e the developed nations who contribute most towards the climate behaviour ), rainfall patterns in our region has been out of sync for at least the past 10 years so. We have all the data, the remote sensing abilities and infrastructure to maintain an intelligent national network of early warning systems to counter gaps yet we are only capable of the ultimate solution = power rationing. Surely even economic planners must be enraged by this nonsense. ( Corrections very welcome ) Full story : http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate+News/Power+rationing+signals+f… Rgds. :-)

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Coverage of migration licence issue by a few media houses unreasonable
by bitange＠jambo.co.ke 27 Jul '11

27 Jul '11

Macharia, Thank you for taking time out to go through the article. Next time I will confine myself to 700 words. It would be nice if MOA takes my offer of a public debate to trash out some of the issues. It will be nice for our future Media. I think we have fundermental issues that affect a free and fair Media in our country. We must be sensitive not only to legal requirement on objectivity but diversity of opinion. Most articles distorted the facts. For example, it was stated the company flouted legal requirement on shares when indeed the policy allows up to three years on this. The Ugandan and Rwanda story did not help although NMG made some apologies in tiny print somewhere far from where it was reported. Once more I thank you for your concern. It shows we actually have responsible journalists. Regards Ndemo. Sent from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: Macharia Gaitho <mgaitho(a)ke.nationmedia.com> Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:55:01 To: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke<bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> Cc: Eng. Wainaina Mungai<wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org>; ke-users<ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net>; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: RE: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Coverage of migration licence issue by a few media houses unreasonable Daktari, First, just to clarify that I contribute in this forum as a individual and as a professional, not as an employee of NMG or as representative of Kenya Editors' Guild -- unless expressly stated. Anyway, following your complaint below, I was appalled that any self-respecting newspaper would willfully distort the argument of a contributor; especially where it has a vested interest in the debate at hand. I therefore took the trouble to get the original article you submitted. I compared it closely with the one eventually published in the Daily Nation of today, July 27. While the published version did go through an editors pen, like everything else that finds space in the newspaper, I am pretty satisfied that there were no distortions or dilution of your submission. However you gave us some 1,140 words, and the article had to be condensed to fit in a space that takes just under 700 words. Obviously some of your comments had to give way, but I think anyone would agree that there were no material changes. Regards, Kindest Macharia -----Original Message----- From: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke [mailto:bitange@jambo.co.ke] Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 8:28 PM To: Macharia Gaitho Cc: Eng. Wainaina Mungai; ke-users; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: RE: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Coverage of migration licence issue by a few media houses unreasonable Macharia, Please read the Star one and see that some issues were removed for some reason. Regards Ndemo. > Bitange, > Perhaps you could point out any areas where Daily Nation substantially > altered the gist of your response. The editor usually reserves the right > to edit contributions for space, brevity, typographical errors etc. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: kictanet-bounces+mgaitho=nation.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+mgaitho=nation.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On > Behalf Of bitange(a)jambo.co.ke > Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 7:58 PM > To: Macharia Gaitho > Cc: Eng. Wainaina Mungai; ke-users; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Coverage of migration licence > issue by a few media houses unreasonable > > Solomon, > It is actually my right of reply that is in the new constitution which is > working but NMG decided to edit my response. The correct record was > published by the Star. > > > Regards > > > > Ndemo. > > > > >> On 27 July 2011 00:17, Eng. Wainaina Mungai >> <wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org>wrote: >> >>> This is a good step by Nation in giving coverage to the "other side" of >>> the >>> debate.....Note also that it is not only media houses that have opposed >>> the >>> decision. Mayfox Company Ltd (one more of the 4 bidders) went on TV >>> today to >>> make their position known. In time, all these little bits of data from >>> concerned parties are beginning to form the building blocks of 'the big >>> picture' we all must be scratching pur heads to unravel. >>> >>> For now, maybe a Q&A session involving media, CCK and civil society on >>> this >>> fora over copious cups of Kenyan arabica coffee or Ketepa at one of our >>> fancy hotels will ease the tension and allow us to have a healthier >>> debate. >>> >>> Any takers? >>> >> >> I agree. The NMG, has done great to give an ear to the 'other side' of >> the >> debate. >> >> The next thing is for MOIC, to convene a Q&A Session so as to make the >> playing ground level enough. >> >> Dakitari, this is not only crucial, but imperative to let us not >> understand >> that there is no any form of blackmail!!! >> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 11:15 PM, Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> By BITANGE NDEMO >>>> 26 July, 2011 >>>> >>>> I have followed the debate on the failure by a >>>> consortium of local media firms to win the award >>>> for a digital migration licence with dismay. >>>> >>>> The impression created by the media firms is that >>>> the award of the licence to a Chinese firm is ill >>>> thought-out on the grounds of probity and press >>>> freedom. >>>> >>>> The facts about digital migration speak for >>>> themselves. When Kenya decided to pursue it, the >>>> Ministry of Information established a Digital >>>> Migration Committee to oversee all processes >>>> including the licensing of backbone infrastructure >>>> developers. >>>> >>>> The committee offered a licence to media owners >>>> with interest in the broadcast sub-sector as a means >>>> of mitigating their investments. >>>> >>>> However, as soon as the licence was offered, the >>>> media houses disagreed on how to share this >>>> national resource. As a result, a tender process was >>>> seen as the best way to address the disagreements. >>>> >>>> But even when they disagreed, our doors were wide >>>> open, but the media houses decided not to negotiate >>>> with the tender committee, opting instead for the >>>> competitive tender process. >>>> >>>> With the doors thrown wide open to local and >>>> international bidders, the Chinese firm that has been >>>> the subject of controversy won the contract. >>>> >>>> Taken aback, the media houses sought the >>>> intervention of the Procurement Appeals Tribunal, >>>> which eventually confirmed that the Chinese firm >>>> had won fairly. >>>> >>>> In the criticism levelled at the government, the >>>> media houses have sought to portray the process as >>>> riddled with impropriety. >>>> >>>> While it is true that corruption has not been >>>> completely rooted out of the Kenyan society, there is >>>> no iota of evidence to suggest that the licence is not >>>> above-board. >>>> >>>> If there were any underhand dealings, the media >>>> houses should point them out. >>>> >>>> Indeed, this latest case of crying foul after losing a >>>> competitive bid mirrors what happened a while ago >>>> when the selfsame media houses took legal action >>>> when a Swedish firm, Smart TV, was allowed to >>>> broadcast through the Kenya Broadcasting >>>> Corporation. >>>> >>>> Eventually, the court ruled there was no irregularity >>>> in the process. But the continued attacks on Smart >>>> TV led to its exit from the Kenya market. >>>> >>>> To say the least, the message being sent to potential >>>> investors in the dynamic media sector is that local >>>> media have ring-fenced the industry and will do >>>> anything to frustrate entry by other players. >>>> >>>> The departure of Smart TV will, for instance, deny >>>> Kenya 100 jobs, not to mention other economic >>>> benefits, all because a few media enterprises want to >>>> maintain monopolies. >>>> >>>> The articles published and radio programmes >>>> broadcast over the last couple of days insinuate that >>>> it is China, the country, that won the licence, when >>>> the truth is that the licensee is a locally registered >>>> company with Chinese origins. >>>> >>>> Dragging in the name of a country that enjoys cordial >>>> diplomatic relations with Kenya is bad for diplomacy >>>> and international relations. >>>> >>>> The claim that the Kenyan media will suffer loss of >>>> freedom because a Chinese firm has won a backbone >>>> infrastructure licence is to suggest that the licence is >>>> for content generation or control, which is far from >>>> the truth. >>>> >>>> If the truth be told, the government has always >>>> wanted a situation where there is a multiplicity of >>>> channels and voices in the media. >>>> >>>> This inclination towards plurality and liberalisation of >>>> the media is what is under siege by those opposed to >>>> anybody else controlling outlets. >>>> >>>> The digital migration era provides a great >>>> opportunity for addressing the imbalances in the >>>> media sector, where some operatives have a >>>> suffocating control of the airwaves. >>>> >>>> The media houses seeking to influence public opinion >>>> in their favour have refused to acknowledge that the >>>> ministry and the Communications Commission of >>>> Kenya have agreed to issue another licence for the >>>> industry in view of the investments they have made. >>>> >>>> Why the focus is not on this window is anybody's >>>> guess. It would appear that our media are utterly >>>> averse to fair play and competition. >>>> >>>> Sooner or later, we shall be in the era of web >>>> broadcasting with very little control by the >>>> government, meaning that Kenyans will be able to >>>> broadcast even from their bedrooms. Those stuck in >>>> the past will be quickly by-passed. >>>> >>>> Dr Ndemo is permanent secretary, Ministry of >>>> Information and Communications. >>>> >>>> >>>> www.nation.co.ke/oped/Opinion/Coverage+of+migration+licence+issue+unreasona… >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Sent from my mobile device >>>> >>>>_______________________________________________ >>>> ke-internetusers mailing list >>>> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >>>> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> * >>> >>> Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly and trust in >>> our >>> Creator who loves us. >>> * >>> >>> >>>_______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/solo.mburu%40gmail.com >>> >>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >>> for >>> people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >>> development. >>> >>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and >>> bandwidth, >>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, >>> do >>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>> >> >> ---------------------------------------------- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. >> --------------------------------------------- >> "easy access to the world" >> >>_______________________________________________ >> ke-internetusers mailing list >> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >> > > > > ---------------------------------------------- > 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 > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mgaitho%40nation.co.ke > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. 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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Coverage of migration licence issue by a few media houses unreasonable
by Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau 27 Jul '11

27 Jul '11

Dakitari and Macharia, I've got to read them both, then make my own conclusion. If there is a way I can access the Right of Reply from the Nation and the Star, I would be grateful [a link would be appreciated], as I'm in the Great Rift Valley Lodge for a retreat. Asanteni On 27/07/2011, Macharia Gaitho <mgaitho(a)ke.nationmedia.com> wrote: > Daktari, > > First, just to clarify that I contribute in this forum as a individual and > as a professional, not as an employee of NMG or as representative of Kenya > Editors' Guild -- unless expressly stated. > > Anyway, following your complaint below, I was appalled that any > self-respecting newspaper would willfully distort the argument of a > contributor; especially where it has a vested interest in the debate at > hand. > > I therefore took the trouble to get the original article you submitted. I > compared it closely with the one eventually published in the Daily Nation of > today, July 27. > > While the published version did go through an editors pen, like everything > else that finds space in the newspaper, I am pretty satisfied that there > were no distortions or dilution of your submission. > > However you gave us some 1,140 words, and the article had to be condensed to > fit in a space that takes just under 700 words. > > Obviously some of your comments had to give way, but I think anyone would > agree that there were no material changes. > > Regards, > > Kindest Macharia > > > -----Original Message----- > From: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke [mailto:bitange@jambo.co.ke] > Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 8:28 PM > To: Macharia Gaitho > Cc: Eng. Wainaina Mungai; ke-users; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: RE: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Coverage of migration licence > issue by a few media houses unreasonable > > Macharia, > Please read the Star one and see that some issues were removed for some > reason. > > > Regards > > > > Ndemo. > > > > >> Bitange, >> Perhaps you could point out any areas where Daily Nation substantially >> altered the gist of your response. The editor usually reserves the right >> to edit contributions for space, brevity, typographical errors etc. >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: kictanet-bounces+mgaitho=nation.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> [mailto:kictanet-bounces+mgaitho=nation.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On >> Behalf Of bitange(a)jambo.co.ke >> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 7:58 PM >> To: Macharia Gaitho >> Cc: Eng. Wainaina Mungai; ke-users; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Coverage of migration licence >> issue by a few media houses unreasonable >> >> Solomon, >> It is actually my right of reply that is in the new constitution which is >> working but NMG decided to edit my response. The correct record was >> published by the Star. >> >> >> Regards >> >> >> >> Ndemo. >> >> >> >> >>> On 27 July 2011 00:17, Eng. Wainaina Mungai >>> <wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org>wrote: >>> >>>> This is a good step by Nation in giving coverage to the "other side" of >>>> the >>>> debate.....Note also that it is not only media houses that have opposed >>>> the >>>> decision. Mayfox Company Ltd (one more of the 4 bidders) went on TV >>>> today to >>>> make their position known. In time, all these little bits of data from >>>> concerned parties are beginning to form the building blocks of 'the big >>>> picture' we all must be scratching pur heads to unravel. >>>> >>>> For now, maybe a Q&A session involving media, CCK and civil society on >>>> this >>>> fora over copious cups of Kenyan arabica coffee or Ketepa at one of our >>>> fancy hotels will ease the tension and allow us to have a healthier >>>> debate. >>>> >>>> Any takers? >>>> >>> >>> I agree. The NMG, has done great to give an ear to the 'other side' of >>> the >>> debate. >>> >>> The next thing is for MOIC, to convene a Q&A Session so as to make the >>> playing ground level enough. >>> >>> Dakitari, this is not only crucial, but imperative to let us not >>> understand >>> that there is no any form of blackmail!!! >>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 11:15 PM, Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> By BITANGE NDEMO >>>>> 26 July, 2011 >>>>> >>>>> I have followed the debate on the failure by a >>>>> consortium of local media firms to win the award >>>>> for a digital migration licence with dismay. >>>>> >>>>> The impression created by the media firms is that >>>>> the award of the licence to a Chinese firm is ill >>>>> thought-out on the grounds of probity and press >>>>> freedom. >>>>> >>>>> The facts about digital migration speak for >>>>> themselves. When Kenya decided to pursue it, the >>>>> Ministry of Information established a Digital >>>>> Migration Committee to oversee all processes >>>>> including the licensing of backbone infrastructure >>>>> developers. >>>>> >>>>> The committee offered a licence to media owners >>>>> with interest in the broadcast sub-sector as a means >>>>> of mitigating their investments. >>>>> >>>>> However, as soon as the licence was offered, the >>>>> media houses disagreed on how to share this >>>>> national resource. As a result, a tender process was >>>>> seen as the best way to address the disagreements. >>>>> >>>>> But even when they disagreed, our doors were wide >>>>> open, but the media houses decided not to negotiate >>>>> with the tender committee, opting instead for the >>>>> competitive tender process. >>>>> >>>>> With the doors thrown wide open to local and >>>>> international bidders, the Chinese firm that has been >>>>> the subject of controversy won the contract. >>>>> >>>>> Taken aback, the media houses sought the >>>>> intervention of the Procurement Appeals Tribunal, >>>>> which eventually confirmed that the Chinese firm >>>>> had won fairly. >>>>> >>>>> In the criticism levelled at the government, the >>>>> media houses have sought to portray the process as >>>>> riddled with impropriety. >>>>> >>>>> While it is true that corruption has not been >>>>> completely rooted out of the Kenyan society, there is >>>>> no iota of evidence to suggest that the licence is not >>>>> above-board. >>>>> >>>>> If there were any underhand dealings, the media >>>>> houses should point them out. >>>>> >>>>> Indeed, this latest case of crying foul after losing a >>>>> competitive bid mirrors what happened a while ago >>>>> when the selfsame media houses took legal action >>>>> when a Swedish firm, Smart TV, was allowed to >>>>> broadcast through the Kenya Broadcasting >>>>> Corporation. >>>>> >>>>> Eventually, the court ruled there was no irregularity >>>>> in the process. But the continued attacks on Smart >>>>> TV led to its exit from the Kenya market. >>>>> >>>>> To say the least, the message being sent to potential >>>>> investors in the dynamic media sector is that local >>>>> media have ring-fenced the industry and will do >>>>> anything to frustrate entry by other players. >>>>> >>>>> The departure of Smart TV will, for instance, deny >>>>> Kenya 100 jobs, not to mention other economic >>>>> benefits, all because a few media enterprises want to >>>>> maintain monopolies. >>>>> >>>>> The articles published and radio programmes >>>>> broadcast over the last couple of days insinuate that >>>>> it is China, the country, that won the licence, when >>>>> the truth is that the licensee is a locally registered >>>>> company with Chinese origins. >>>>> >>>>> Dragging in the name of a country that enjoys cordial >>>>> diplomatic relations with Kenya is bad for diplomacy >>>>> and international relations. >>>>> >>>>> The claim that the Kenyan media will suffer loss of >>>>> freedom because a Chinese firm has won a backbone >>>>> infrastructure licence is to suggest that the licence is >>>>> for content generation or control, which is far from >>>>> the truth. >>>>> >>>>> If the truth be told, the government has always >>>>> wanted a situation where there is a multiplicity of >>>>> channels and voices in the media. >>>>> >>>>> This inclination towards plurality and liberalisation of >>>>> the media is what is under siege by those opposed to >>>>> anybody else controlling outlets. >>>>> >>>>> The digital migration era provides a great >>>>> opportunity for addressing the imbalances in the >>>>> media sector, where some operatives have a >>>>> suffocating control of the airwaves. >>>>> >>>>> The media houses seeking to influence public opinion >>>>> in their favour have refused to acknowledge that the >>>>> ministry and the Communications Commission of >>>>> Kenya have agreed to issue another licence for the >>>>> industry in view of the investments they have made. >>>>> >>>>> Why the focus is not on this window is anybody's >>>>> guess. It would appear that our media are utterly >>>>> averse to fair play and competition. >>>>> >>>>> Sooner or later, we shall be in the era of web >>>>> broadcasting with very little control by the >>>>> government, meaning that Kenyans will be able to >>>>> broadcast even from their bedrooms. Those stuck in >>>>> the past will be quickly by-passed. >>>>> >>>>> Dr Ndemo is permanent secretary, Ministry of >>>>> Information and Communications. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> www.nation.co.ke/oped/Opinion/Coverage+of+migration+licence+issue+unreasona… >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Sent from my mobile device >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> ke-internetusers mailing list >>>>> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >>>>> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> * >>>> >>>> Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly and trust in >>>> our >>>> Creator who loves us. >>>> * >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> kictanet mailing list >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/solo.mburu%40gmail.com >>>> >>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >>>> for >>>> people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >>>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >>>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >>>> development. >>>> >>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >>>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and >>>> bandwidth, >>>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, >>>> do >>>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>>> >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------- >>> This message has been scanned for viruses and >>> dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >>> believed to be clean. >>> --------------------------------------------- >>> "easy access to the world" >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> ke-internetusers mailing list >>> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >>> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >>> >> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------- >> 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 >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mgaitho%40nation.co.ke >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >> development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is >> intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain >> confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No >> confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If >> you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all >> copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify >> the sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, >> distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the >> intended recipient. >> >> Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author and >> do not necessarily represent those of the Nation Media Group. >> >> 'To get all breaking news alerts send the word BREAK to 6667 or visit >> http://mobile.nation.co.ke to read news on your mobile phone.' >> >> ---------------------------------------------- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. >> --------------------------------------------- >> "easy access to the world" >> >> > > > > ---------------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > --------------------------------------------- > "easy access to the world" > > DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is > intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain > confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No > confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If > you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all > copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the > sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, > print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended > recipient. > > Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author and do > not necessarily represent those of the Nation Media Group. > > ‘To get all breaking news alerts send the word BREAK to 6667 or visit > http://mobile.nation.co.ke to read news on your mobile phone.’ > > _______________________________________________ > ke-internetusers mailing list > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Coverage of migration licence issue by a few media houses unreasonable
by bitange＠jambo.co.ke 27 Jul '11

27 Jul '11

Macharia, Please read the Star one and see that some issues were removed for some reason. Regards Ndemo. > Bitange, > Perhaps you could point out any areas where Daily Nation substantially > altered the gist of your response. The editor usually reserves the right > to edit contributions for space, brevity, typographical errors etc. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: kictanet-bounces+mgaitho=nation.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+mgaitho=nation.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On > Behalf Of bitange(a)jambo.co.ke > Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 7:58 PM > To: Macharia Gaitho > Cc: Eng. Wainaina Mungai; ke-users; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Coverage of migration licence > issue by a few media houses unreasonable > > Solomon, > It is actually my right of reply that is in the new constitution which is > working but NMG decided to edit my response. The correct record was > published by the Star. > > > Regards > > > > Ndemo. > > > > >> On 27 July 2011 00:17, Eng. Wainaina Mungai >> <wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org>wrote: >> >>> This is a good step by Nation in giving coverage to the "other side" of >>> the >>> debate.....Note also that it is not only media houses that have opposed >>> the >>> decision. Mayfox Company Ltd (one more of the 4 bidders) went on TV >>> today to >>> make their position known. In time, all these little bits of data from >>> concerned parties are beginning to form the building blocks of 'the big >>> picture' we all must be scratching pur heads to unravel. >>> >>> For now, maybe a Q&A session involving media, CCK and civil society on >>> this >>> fora over copious cups of Kenyan arabica coffee or Ketepa at one of our >>> fancy hotels will ease the tension and allow us to have a healthier >>> debate. >>> >>> Any takers? >>> >> >> I agree. The NMG, has done great to give an ear to the 'other side' of >> the >> debate. >> >> The next thing is for MOIC, to convene a Q&A Session so as to make the >> playing ground level enough. >> >> Dakitari, this is not only crucial, but imperative to let us not >> understand >> that there is no any form of blackmail!!! >> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 11:15 PM, Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> By BITANGE NDEMO >>>> 26 July, 2011 >>>> >>>> I have followed the debate on the failure by a >>>> consortium of local media firms to win the award >>>> for a digital migration licence with dismay. >>>> >>>> The impression created by the media firms is that >>>> the award of the licence to a Chinese firm is ill >>>> thought-out on the grounds of probity and press >>>> freedom. >>>> >>>> The facts about digital migration speak for >>>> themselves. When Kenya decided to pursue it, the >>>> Ministry of Information established a Digital >>>> Migration Committee to oversee all processes >>>> including the licensing of backbone infrastructure >>>> developers. >>>> >>>> The committee offered a licence to media owners >>>> with interest in the broadcast sub-sector as a means >>>> of mitigating their investments. >>>> >>>> However, as soon as the licence was offered, the >>>> media houses disagreed on how to share this >>>> national resource. As a result, a tender process was >>>> seen as the best way to address the disagreements. >>>> >>>> But even when they disagreed, our doors were wide >>>> open, but the media houses decided not to negotiate >>>> with the tender committee, opting instead for the >>>> competitive tender process. >>>> >>>> With the doors thrown wide open to local and >>>> international bidders, the Chinese firm that has been >>>> the subject of controversy won the contract. >>>> >>>> Taken aback, the media houses sought the >>>> intervention of the Procurement Appeals Tribunal, >>>> which eventually confirmed that the Chinese firm >>>> had won fairly. >>>> >>>> In the criticism levelled at the government, the >>>> media houses have sought to portray the process as >>>> riddled with impropriety. >>>> >>>> While it is true that corruption has not been >>>> completely rooted out of the Kenyan society, there is >>>> no iota of evidence to suggest that the licence is not >>>> above-board. >>>> >>>> If there were any underhand dealings, the media >>>> houses should point them out. >>>> >>>> Indeed, this latest case of crying foul after losing a >>>> competitive bid mirrors what happened a while ago >>>> when the selfsame media houses took legal action >>>> when a Swedish firm, Smart TV, was allowed to >>>> broadcast through the Kenya Broadcasting >>>> Corporation. >>>> >>>> Eventually, the court ruled there was no irregularity >>>> in the process. But the continued attacks on Smart >>>> TV led to its exit from the Kenya market. >>>> >>>> To say the least, the message being sent to potential >>>> investors in the dynamic media sector is that local >>>> media have ring-fenced the industry and will do >>>> anything to frustrate entry by other players. >>>> >>>> The departure of Smart TV will, for instance, deny >>>> Kenya 100 jobs, not to mention other economic >>>> benefits, all because a few media enterprises want to >>>> maintain monopolies. >>>> >>>> The articles published and radio programmes >>>> broadcast over the last couple of days insinuate that >>>> it is China, the country, that won the licence, when >>>> the truth is that the licensee is a locally registered >>>> company with Chinese origins. >>>> >>>> Dragging in the name of a country that enjoys cordial >>>> diplomatic relations with Kenya is bad for diplomacy >>>> and international relations. >>>> >>>> The claim that the Kenyan media will suffer loss of >>>> freedom because a Chinese firm has won a backbone >>>> infrastructure licence is to suggest that the licence is >>>> for content generation or control, which is far from >>>> the truth. >>>> >>>> If the truth be told, the government has always >>>> wanted a situation where there is a multiplicity of >>>> channels and voices in the media. >>>> >>>> This inclination towards plurality and liberalisation of >>>> the media is what is under siege by those opposed to >>>> anybody else controlling outlets. >>>> >>>> The digital migration era provides a great >>>> opportunity for addressing the imbalances in the >>>> media sector, where some operatives have a >>>> suffocating control of the airwaves. >>>> >>>> The media houses seeking to influence public opinion >>>> in their favour have refused to acknowledge that the >>>> ministry and the Communications Commission of >>>> Kenya have agreed to issue another licence for the >>>> industry in view of the investments they have made. >>>> >>>> Why the focus is not on this window is anybody's >>>> guess. It would appear that our media are utterly >>>> averse to fair play and competition. >>>> >>>> Sooner or later, we shall be in the era of web >>>> broadcasting with very little control by the >>>> government, meaning that Kenyans will be able to >>>> broadcast even from their bedrooms. Those stuck in >>>> the past will be quickly by-passed. >>>> >>>> Dr Ndemo is permanent secretary, Ministry of >>>> Information and Communications. >>>> >>>> >>>> www.nation.co.ke/oped/Opinion/Coverage+of+migration+licence+issue+unreasona… >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Sent from my mobile device >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> ke-internetusers mailing list >>>> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >>>> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> * >>> >>> Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly and trust in >>> our >>> Creator who loves us. >>> * >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/solo.mburu%40gmail.com >>> >>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >>> for >>> people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >>> regulation. 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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Coverage of migration licence issue by a few media houses unreasonable
by Eng. Wainaina Mungai 27 Jul '11

27 Jul '11

This is a good step by Nation in giving coverage to the "other side" of the debate.....Note also that it is not only media houses that have opposed the decision. Mayfox Company Ltd (one more of the 4 bidders) went on TV today to make their position known. In time, all these little bits of data from concerned parties are beginning to form the building blocks of 'the big picture' we all must be scratching pur heads to unravel. For now, maybe a Q&A session involving media, CCK and civil society on this fora over copious cups of Kenyan arabica coffee or Ketepa at one of our fancy hotels will ease the tension and allow us to have a healthier debate. Any takers? On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 11:15 PM, Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: > By BITANGE NDEMO > 26 July, 2011 > > I have followed the debate on the failure by a > consortium of local media firms to win the award > for a digital migration licence with dismay. > > The impression created by the media firms is that > the award of the licence to a Chinese firm is ill > thought-out on the grounds of probity and press > freedom. > > The facts about digital migration speak for > themselves. When Kenya decided to pursue it, the > Ministry of Information established a Digital > Migration Committee to oversee all processes > including the licensing of backbone infrastructure > developers. > > The committee offered a licence to media owners > with interest in the broadcast sub-sector as a means > of mitigating their investments. > > However, as soon as the licence was offered, the > media houses disagreed on how to share this > national resource. As a result, a tender process was > seen as the best way to address the disagreements. > > But even when they disagreed, our doors were wide > open, but the media houses decided not to negotiate > with the tender committee, opting instead for the > competitive tender process. > > With the doors thrown wide open to local and > international bidders, the Chinese firm that has been > the subject of controversy won the contract. > > Taken aback, the media houses sought the > intervention of the Procurement Appeals Tribunal, > which eventually confirmed that the Chinese firm > had won fairly. > > In the criticism levelled at the government, the > media houses have sought to portray the process as > riddled with impropriety. > > While it is true that corruption has not been > completely rooted out of the Kenyan society, there is > no iota of evidence to suggest that the licence is not > above-board. > > If there were any underhand dealings, the media > houses should point them out. > > Indeed, this latest case of crying foul after losing a > competitive bid mirrors what happened a while ago > when the selfsame media houses took legal action > when a Swedish firm, Smart TV, was allowed to > broadcast through the Kenya Broadcasting > Corporation. > > Eventually, the court ruled there was no irregularity > in the process. But the continued attacks on Smart > TV led to its exit from the Kenya market. > > To say the least, the message being sent to potential > investors in the dynamic media sector is that local > media have ring-fenced the industry and will do > anything to frustrate entry by other players. > > The departure of Smart TV will, for instance, deny > Kenya 100 jobs, not to mention other economic > benefits, all because a few media enterprises want to > maintain monopolies. > > The articles published and radio programmes > broadcast over the last couple of days insinuate that > it is China, the country, that won the licence, when > the truth is that the licensee is a locally registered > company with Chinese origins. > > Dragging in the name of a country that enjoys cordial > diplomatic relations with Kenya is bad for diplomacy > and international relations. > > The claim that the Kenyan media will suffer loss of > freedom because a Chinese firm has won a backbone > infrastructure licence is to suggest that the licence is > for content generation or control, which is far from > the truth. > > If the truth be told, the government has always > wanted a situation where there is a multiplicity of > channels and voices in the media. > > This inclination towards plurality and liberalisation of > the media is what is under siege by those opposed to > anybody else controlling outlets. > > The digital migration era provides a great > opportunity for addressing the imbalances in the > media sector, where some operatives have a > suffocating control of the airwaves. > > The media houses seeking to influence public opinion > in their favour have refused to acknowledge that the > ministry and the Communications Commission of > Kenya have agreed to issue another licence for the > industry in view of the investments they have made. > > Why the focus is not on this window is anybody’s > guess. It would appear that our media are utterly > averse to fair play and competition. > > Sooner or later, we shall be in the era of web > broadcasting with very little control by the > government, meaning that Kenyans will be able to > broadcast even from their bedrooms. Those stuck in > the past will be quickly by-passed. > > Dr Ndemo is permanent secretary, Ministry of > Information and Communications. > > > www.nation.co.ke/oped/Opinion/Coverage+of+migration+licence+issue+unreasona… > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > _______________________________________________ > ke-internetusers mailing list > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > -- * Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly and trust in our Creator who loves us. *

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Will Digital TV overtake the internet and mobile industry?
by aki 27 Jul '11

27 Jul '11

While many may disagree that DVBT/2 standards will be the next big market, possibly creating the next Kenyan HBOs and the outcome if implemented correctly will change the way we receive information or services. The hype of internet and mobile looks like a page in some history books and outdated. One of the main reasons for the sucess is the ability to deliver more channels over significantly lowered costs while at the same time using an entertainment platform ( as the TV ) for reaching millions. The segmentation of various licenses adds a further growth pattern to the market. In the old days of TV services, and kenya did not implement this, there were services known as TeleText services which provided much basic informational services to millions of people. In Kenya, I believe the DTT platform is going to change plenty much if the channel rates are within reach. I'd like to list some basic impacts : 1) Local artists groups will have the capacity to own a channel and create another "channel O" type of TV presence. 2) Shopping TV channel 3) Informational Services, including stock exchange data 4) Farmers Channel, realtime updates on various commodities 5) When and if the return path is implemented in the STB house box unit, inter-active services will become available. For example, in the UK, some online polling for various programs is done from the remote control of the STB receiver. 6) For prospective paytv content providers, Kenya is now wired up enough to take those channels that cannot be located on satellites and pushed over fiber connections to the final broadcasting infrastructure. Meaning one can buy content from the various parties say in Europe and arrange delivery via fiber into kenya. 7) Electronic Programme Guides that will allow weekly or monthly planners and also keep the young ones out of reach on certain programs. The internet has been too complicated to control on things like PG, R13 etc. I'm not sure how many kenyans carry laptops and smart devices to their lounges or entertainment areas. This is where, for at least 4-6 hours per day, the internet and mobile are discarded in favour of family quality time or just simply chill out and entertainment time. Looks like the internet and mobile are really going to becoming very boring sectors. Corrections welcome. Rgds. :-)

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Fwd: Link from rwanda Government IndicatingRevocation of Radio License
by Eng. Wainaina Mungai 26 Jul '11

26 Jul '11

Hi all, It is apparent from the Rwanda decision that we all need to interrogate the DVB-T2 issue further and with the Kenyan context in mind. It might therefore only be fair to invite the Chinese company to such a forum to defend themselves so that CCK official and the Ministry are saved from the awkward position of always having to defend the Chinese. While that is being negotiated, maybe those in the know (CCK & Ministry) can clarify the context: 1). Will Signet upgrade to DVB-T2 in time? Is the needed funding available for them to catch-up now that DVB-T they set-up was shelved? 2). Will PANG meet the DVB-T2 obligation? Will they be the only DVB-T2 provider if Signet fails, once again, to meet it's public obligations? Once the context is clarified, we can discuss details. On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 10:06 AM, Mutua, Muthusi <Mutua(a)cck.go.ke> wrote: > It is all very well to talk of cancellation of licences but the best > would be to even get the reasons behind such move. We all remember that at > one time NTV had been banned from broadcasting in Uganda for reasons that > are well known. NMG had also problems with Tanzanian authorities. If the > intention is to inform, rather malign, let’s get the story with its context. > **** > > ** ** > > *From:* ke-internetusers-bounces(a)bdix.net [mailto: > ke-internetusers-bounces(a)bdix.net] *On Behalf Of *Eng. Wainaina Mungai > *Sent:* 25 July 2011 13:08 > *To:* Alex Gakuru; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions; Internet Users List > *Subject:* [ke-internetusers] Fwd: Link from rwanda Government > IndicatingRevocation of Radio License**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: *Charles Maye* > Date: Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 10:49 AM > Subject: Link from rwanda Government Indicating Revocation of Radio License > > > For the Record. > > On Saturday the Rwandese ambassador said that only an ISP license was > cancelled from Star Times. In good faith, our writers took him at his word > and published a correction to the Friday article. > Well, here is the link to the Rwandese government website confirming that a > radio license issued to Star Times was actually revoked. > > > > > http://www.rura.gov.rw/docs/Board_Decisions/board_decision_withdrawing_lice… > DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is > intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain > confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No > confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If > you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all > copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the > sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, > print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended > recipient. > > Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author and > do not necessarily represent those of the Nation Media Group. > > ‘To get all breaking news alerts send the word BREAK to 6667 or visit > http://mobile.nation.co.ke to read news on your mobile phone.’**** > > > > > -- **** > > *Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly and trust in our > Creator who loves us. * > > ** ** > -- * Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly and trust in our Creator who loves us. *

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Nokia Siemens mobile Internet connectivity scorecard
by Barrack Otieno 26 Jul '11

26 Jul '11

Listers, Just watched the above feature on KTN and I wonder whether we are perfoming that badly with regard to connecting to the internet via mobile phone, is there an element of truth in the report? as Walu said once upon a time we might have put all the focus on Nairobi and the mobile money gains, could be a good wake up call. -- Sent from my mobile device Barrack O. Otieno Afriregister Ltd (Kenya) www.afrire <http://www.afriregister.com>gister.bi, www.afriregister.com<http://www.afriergister.com> <http://www.afriregister.com>ICANN accredited registrar +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Digital TV signal Distribution row
by aki 26 Jul '11

26 Jul '11

Just been reading this article, http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate+News/Nation++Royal+Media+lose+…, and the print lacks the details but also a reflection is what is happening in developing countries. Did the local media group have the technical and financial capability to operate signal distribution platforms and roll out the services, yet got dropped out because of tender technicalities. How is this possible? Are we saying kenyans are totally incapable of understanding the requirements or commitments of such national projects? I hope the affected parties do an indepth review of why they lost out and share that information with kenyans. We need to know, because I'm sure the local media groups were also going to buy technology platforms and implement roll out so issues like delays due to internal manufacture or creation do not even arise. Some thoughts. Thank you.

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iLabAfrica Presentations
by robert yawe 26 Jul '11

26 Jul '11

Hi, I was fortunate enough to attend the iLabAfrica student presentation on Friday last week, it was a very refreshing experience and look forward to when they move to the incubation stage. Over the years I have been able to provide rudimentary incubation facilities to various organisations which have been able to graduate and gone off on their own which is a very rewarding experience. My recommendations to students is that they need to use the university environment to test their concepts just like was done with facebook and other similar startups. The university environment if more forgiving than the world outside, all that is required will be hosting facilities which already exist. After the concept has been tested at Strathmore they can increase the reach by going across to other universities, that statement just gave me a deja-vu moment (think facebook), a population of over 300,000 students which offered a very large market. All applications presented can be launched and run at the university, in addition the teams should look for ways to raise initial capital from the student body as a way to horn their negotiation skills. The University can actually run a stock exchange able to raise seed capital for the projects while also giving the students experience in alternative funding sources. It is none the less a commendable effort by Strathmore University and I look forward to seeing more such initiatives across all other Universities. Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Fwd: Open Data - Where does it sit?
by Paul Kukubo 26 Jul '11

26 Jul '11

I would like to shift the discussion if I may to what people can do with the data? What data is missing? how citizens are using it. What possible value additions we can have? Socrata.com is an online hosted service that enables data to be visualized to enable graphs and charts and data comparisons with ease. This visualization is what gives meaning to the data in a way that the common citizens can view it. The benefits of doing this quickly for launch and citizen access far outweigh the cost of waiting for the time it would have taken for us to develop a similar online application locally. One the same website we have published the same lists of data in their original formats. Indeed we have spoken to many software developers who have suggested that they can replicate this The data is there for anyone to replicate it on any website. What we have indicated to software developers is to take the plunge into imagining solutions that are based on have access to that data. This is where the greatest value is. The issue of local hosting has our attention and we will resolve it, not just with a local data centre, that is not the limitation, but the replication of a similar online tool to visualize the data. This campaign has to be about the benefits of open data. Knowledge, empowerment, commerce entrepreneurship, citizen participation. By crusading for, lobbying and obtaining data that was previously only in thick books, PS Dr Ndemo has broken ground for us. By launching this HE President Kibaki has demonstrated Kenya's commitment to citizen access. Once the entrepreneurs developers have a system that can replicate or even improve or add value to Socrata, or even improve on Socrata and Google's public data tools, the hosting decisions will be easy. As an implementing agency, we are committed to working with all to make this happen. There is much to be done. Thank you to those who have emailed us with specific suggestions of encouragement and improvements to this process. The journey has just began. Sent from my iPad Paul Kukubo CEO Kenya ICT Board Tweeter: @pkukubo On 13 Jul 2011, at 17:04, Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > This is indeed a healthy discussion which I really appreciate. > However, as a layman, just as someone pointed out, what exactly is a > (open) data centre? And how does it differ to what NBK, KPLC(?), > Equity bank have? > Where the Kenya Govt Open Data is, sets a curios question: doesn't the > govt have plans to have it located locally? And if there are > challenged reeling, can't it be brought to the fore, so that we may > put our heads together and brainstorm? > The idea of some sections of the government classifying information > does not go well since the government is nopt an exclusive members > club. > If by what has been said, of Paul Kukubo 'sitting' on some resources, > then it would be prudent to look at the matter in a sober manner and > see how they can be put into good use. > And, if there are no plans for Kenya to have the data centres locally > based for the next three years, then why are we talking of Konza > (Malili) ICT City, which would be a perfect place for piloting this > DC? > A lot of deliberation needs to be made, to realize the establishment > of our own DC here. > > My 2 cents. > > On 13/07/2011, Michuki Mwangi <michuki.mwangi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Hi Robert, >> >> On 7/13/11 3:31 PM, robert yawe wrote: >>> Hi Michuki, >>> >>> Thank you for the information, please give us the following missing >>> information. >>> >>> 1) An Operators license from CCK - ISP, Mobile, etc >>> >>> I will follow up on the license requirements from CCK but out of >>> curiosity what license do UNON, KRA & NBK have >>> (http://www.tespok.co.ke/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=77&Ite… >>> <http://www.tespok.co.ke/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=77&Ite…>) >>> just >>> to get a better understanding of the entire process? >>> >> >> Unfortunately our agreement with our members does not permits me to >> disclose this information. As such, i would defer you to CCK or the >> members directly to get this information. >> >>> 2) Fill in the Membership forms >>> >>> What are the membership fees for application, monthly and annual? >>> >> >> Maybe i should have called them subscription forms and agreements. Fees >> are payable for on a monthly basis for KIXP peering services. >> >>> 3) Pay Services fees based on port speed required 10/100/1000 Mbps per >>> month >>> >>> What are the charges for the various bandwidth connections? >>> >> >> This is an administrative question that you would have to consult the >> Admin office directly to inquire. >> >> However according to information available on the TESPOK website its >> Kshs 30,000 for minimum entry which is 10Mbps. >> >>> 5) lease a circuit from KIXP back to your Premise >>> >>> Who are the available providers with nodes at KIXP and can provide the >>> backhaul? >>> >> >> Currently there are Jamii, KDN, TKL, Access Kenya, Wananchi Online and >> Safaricom. As i mentioned earlier - KIXP is carrier neutral facility. >> Any provider is welcome to build infrastructure to KIXP facilities if >> they are not there yet. >> >>> 6) Bring a Router to KIXP for connecting to other Members. >>> >>> What are the minimum requirements for the router apart from just BGP >>> capability? >>> >> >> In any network, the engineering team should have the skills to determine >> what router minimum specifications would be sufficient for the >> organizations peering needs and when upgrades are due etc. >> >> Therefore our specifications are based on wh -- Paul Kukubo Chief Executive Officer, Kenya ICT Board PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers Koinange Street Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 20 2211960 Fax: +254 20 2211962 website: www.ict.go.ke local content project: www.tandaa.co.ke, www.facebook.com/tandaakenya twitter:@tandaaKENYA BPO Project: www. doitinkenya.co.ke Digital Villages Project: www.pasha.co.ke personal contacts _______________ Cell: + 254 717 180001 skype: kukubopaul googletalk: pkukubo personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke personal twitter: @pkukubo ____________________ Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for socio economic enrichment

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Fwd: Link from rwanda Government Indicating Revocation of Radio License
by Eng. Wainaina Mungai 25 Jul '11

25 Jul '11

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Charles Maye Date: Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 10:49 AM Subject: Link from rwanda Government Indicating Revocation of Radio License For the Record. On Saturday the Rwandese ambassador said that only an ISP license was cancelled from Star Times. In good faith, our writers took him at his word and published a correction to the Friday article. Well, here is the link to the Rwandese government website confirming that a radio license issued to Star Times was actually revoked. http://www.rura.gov.rw/docs/Board_Decisions/board_decision_withdrawing_lice… DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Nation Media Group. ‘To get all breaking news alerts send the word BREAK to 6667 or visit http://mobile.nation.co.ke to read news on your mobile phone.’ -- * Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly and trust in our Creator who loves us. *

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Digital Villages-Detailed Nyeri Follow up
by warigia bowman 24 Jul '11

24 Jul '11

Dear listers Today I went to visit my relas in Central. I kept my eye on the roads to scope out the route for digital villages. I hired my driver, who is from Central, because I do not have a car. I paid him 5000 for his time, and 4000 for gas, which I frankly, think is reasonable. We traveled 330 km. We traveled from 8:30 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. (I think that is too long. Thika road is dangerous at night). We did the whole loop. Juja, thika, sagana, karatina, nyeri, othaya, kira-ini, saba saba, thika, juja. * It would bring costs down if someone who is from central would be willing to drive their car, and we all paid the gas*. That being said, there was a lot of road carnage, so I was happy to be with a professional driver. *Re Safaricom centers in central *that are in good shape we have 1) Jomtech cyber; othaya constituency, nyeri sagana road, *On R*oad 2) Mac farm products, kiraini town opp police station,* On Road* *Re ICT Board Pasha,* we have 1) Muranga; Maragua, Maragua, but not idea where that is on this road. 2) Kiambu, Juja, Ruiru, *on the road *3) Kiambu, Gatundu North, Gatukuyu *No idea if on the road. * *Re Safaricom centers that are not up to snuff *we have many-- 1) Nyeri town constituency 2) juja efast cyber cafe 3) integral communications, juja town, juja, 4) realtech cyber, thika, juja; 5) sam and hen2 saba saba juja; 6) Tonnes cyber cafe, karatina, nyeri town constituency, Please let me know *are you willing to drive your car, if we cover the gas*? Also, help me figure out whether these places are on the road. Contact me offline, if you are up for this road trip!!!! Many thanks, Rigia

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DadaabNet - Suggestions, Feedback, and Advice
by Crystal Watley Kigoni 24 Jul '11

24 Jul '11

Greetings from Dadaab! Please see our attached most recent concept note. We need your suggestions, feedback, and advice. We are also seeking partnerships and any assistance. Best regards, Crystal -- Crystal "Naliaka" Watley Kigoni Executive Director Voices of Africa for Sustainable Development crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org http://www.voicesofafrica.org/ Twitter: VOA4SD Skype: crystal.naliaka Facebook group: Voices of Africa<http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_103722386364001&ap=1#%21/group.ph…> Facebook cause: Voices of Africa<http://www.causes.com/causes/102634-voices-of-africa-for-sustainable-develo…> YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/CrystalKigoni LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=20585778&trk=tab_pro> "You must be the change you wish to see" - Gandhi

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Re: [kictanet] Digital TV signal Distribution row-@Kenya IGF
by arap Kirui 23 Jul '11

23 Jul '11

Bw. Mutoro, I think all of us have the capacity to see through the cheap lobby strategies being employed by interested parties. I think people must be told to respect our intelligence. arap Kirui Sent from my Nokia phone -----Original Message----- From: Stephen Mutoro Sent: 23/07/2011 15:01:50 To: arapkirui(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital TV signal Distribution row-@Kenya IGF While I don't hold brief for Francis, I find Eng Rege's view populist if not alarmist and unrealistic - to the extent of trivializing such an important debate. Sovereignity is of course non-negotiable but for someone to say you will deny a foreign company such a license on the flimsy basis of potential of switching off signal during election announcement etc is to insult the worth of investment as well as the integrity and purpose of a public procurement process. My view going forward is that is important to re-tender the license issiance but not with a view to; (a) locking out foreign bidders and favour local ones but to address any integrity questions - real or perceived (b) redefine the ToRs to address some of the emerging speculative concerns. Contexts of what happened in Uganda and Rwanda could be totally different Bottom line, we must stop sideshows - political and otherwise and allow the rule of law - and more importantly public interest, and not trumped up emotions, to prevail in this matter Sent from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: aki <aki275(a)gmail.com> Sender: kictanet-bounces+stephen=cofek.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.keDate: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:26:33 To: <stephen(a)cofek.co.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital TV signal Distribution row-@Kenya IGF _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/stephen%40cofek.co.ke The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/arapkirui%40gmail.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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visiting digital villages update July 23, 2011
by warigia bowman 23 Jul '11

23 Jul '11

Dear colleagues I had a lovely time at the IGF yesterday. Several people, including PS Ndemo and others, wanted an update on the digital villages project. Yesterday, Victor Gathara and I met with some Safaricom digital village representatives. Transcript will follow. But, just quickly, we will be visiting the *second week of August. *You are welcome to come along. Gas money is welcome. *Tentative *itineraries include the following Day one: Juja, Thika, Saba Saba, Karatina. Day two: Mulolongo, Machakos, Masii, Bumbuni Day three: Naivasha, Gilgil, Nakuru Day four: Narok? So, again, will keep everyone posted. Yours, Warigia

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Re: [kictanet] Tandaa Local Content Grants call for submissions
by Edwin Onchari 22 Jul '11

22 Jul '11

Thanks Paul for the info Edwin From: Paul Kukubo [mailto:paulkukubo@ict.go.ke] Sent: Friday, July 22, 2011 12:09 PM To: Edwin Onchari Cc: Paul Kukubo; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Tandaa Local Content Grants call for submissions Edwin. No one's proposal is shared with anyone else. Sent from my iPad On 22 Jul 2011, at 11:49, "Edwin Onchari" <eonchari(a)lynxbits.com> wrote: Hi Paul, This is a great initiative that your board has embarked on. I have one question that might/might not have been addressed in the last grant cycle – how does the board guarantee information confidentiality, say in the case where an applicant submits an idea, and for some reason it does not get funded but then a few weeks/months later it resurfaces elsewhere as a commercial application without the knowledge of the original “inventor”? Edwin From: kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Paul Kukubo Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2011 7:24 PM To: Edwin Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] Tandaa Local Content Grants call for submissions Listers http://www.ict.go.ke/index.php/component/content/article/74-books/366-grant… Click above for more details. The Ministry of Information and Communications, through the Kenya ICT Board is now accepting proposals for the Tandaa Digital Content Grant. The grant is offered to Kenyan citizens and companies registered in Kenya for the development of innovative web or mobile phone applications. Grants of up to $ 50,000 for companies and $ 10,000 for individuals and teams will be offered through the program. The objective of the grant is to stimulate ICT innovation and creativity while promoting economic growth in the sector. For many companies that develop web and mobile solutions, access to funding to grow their company is a huge challenge. By supporting entrepreneurs with the funds they need to successfully take their products to market, the grant hopes to grow the number of relevant and local web and mobile applications available to Kenyans. The Kenya ICT Board awarded fifteen grants in 2010 and hopes to award at least 30 grants in 2011. The grant is available to individuals and companies in any sector and the Kenya ICT Board encourages any individual or company with ideas for web or mobile applications to apply. Category 1: Private sector innovation The Tandaa Digital Content Grant is divided into two categories: Government Open Data and Private Sector Innovation. In the Private Sector category, the Kenya ICT Board will select the most innovative proposals that demonstrate long term business viability. Proposal in this category must respond to a demonstrated market need and have a positive impact on the community it seeks to serve. In 2010, the Kenya ICT Board awarded seven grants in this category including a diary farmer payment application and a social media marketing product. Category 2: Government Data Applications On July 8, the Government of Kenya made 290 datasets publicly available and accessible through an Open Data portal. Now, the Kenya ICT Board will support entrepreneurs to develop web and mobile applications that utilize the data to provide services or products for citizens. Eduweb, an online school portal that use data from the Ministry of Education to provide a service for parents selecting schools for their children, was among seven grants awarded in 2010. Eligibility Kenyan citizens above 18 are eligible to apply for the grant. Companies officially registered in Kenya are eligible to apply for the grant. Matching grant for established companies A new feature of the second round of the Tandaa Digital Content Grant offers established companies an opportunity to participate in the program. Companies founded at least 10 year ago with over 40 members of staff are invited to summit their proposals for a web or mobile application. The companies must match the grant in full. This categories allows otherwise profitable ICT companies to develop innovative projects within a short period of time. Business Plan training Another new feature of the Tandaa Digital Content Grant is a training component designed into the proposal process. Over 2,000 people participated in the first round of the Digital Content Grant. However, more than half of the applicants struggled with the business plan sections of the proposal. As such, the Kenya ICT Board will offer business plan training to the top 150 applicants. The training will equip the most innovative applicants with the tools to help them secure funding and grow the business--regardless of wether they are awarded the grant. Application Forms: • <https://fs12.formsite.com/KenyaICTBoard/form9/form_login.html> Individuals/teams ($ 10,000 each) • <https://fs12.formsite.com/KenyaICTBoard/form8/form_login.html> Companies ($ 50,000 each) • <https://fs12.formsite.com/KenyaICTBoard/form10/form_login.html> Matching grant ($ 150,000 each) VENUES GRANT WORKSHOPS: Town Date Venue Time Nakuru Tuesday 26th July, 2011 Kabarak University 9am – 11am Kakamega Friday 29th July, 2011 Masinde Muliro University 9am – 11am Garissa Tuesday 2nd August, 2011 Garissa – Hiddig Hotel 9am – 11am Mombasa Friday 5th August, 2011 Mombasa Polytechnic Uni 9am – 11am Nairobi Tuesday 9th August, 2011 KICC 8am – 10am Paul Kukubo Chief Executive Officer, Kenya ICT Board PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers Koinange Street Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 20 2211960 Fax: +254 20 2211962 website: www.ict.go.ke local content project: www.tandaa.co.ke, www.facebook.com/tandaakenya twitter:@tandaaKENYA BPO Project: www. doitinkenya.co.ke Digital Villages Project: www.pasha.co.ke personal contacts _______________ Cell: + 254 717 180001 skype: kukubopaul googletalk: pkukubo personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke personal twitter: @pkukubo ____________________ Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for socio economic enrichment

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Tandaa Local Content Grants call for submissions
by Paul Kukubo 22 Jul '11

22 Jul '11

Listers http://www.ict.go.ke/index.php/component/content/article/74-books/366-grant… Click above for more details. The Ministry of Information and Communications, through the Kenya ICT Board is now accepting proposals for the Tandaa Digital Content Grant. The grant is offered to Kenyan citizens and companies registered in Kenya for the development of innovative web or mobile phone applications. Grants of up to $ 50,000 for companies and $ 10,000 for individuals and teams will be offered through the program. The objective of the grant is to stimulate ICT innovation and creativity while promoting economic growth in the sector. For many companies that develop web and mobile solutions, access to funding to grow their company is a huge challenge. By supporting entrepreneurs with the funds they need to successfully take their products to market, the grant hopes to grow the number of relevant and local web and mobile applications available to Kenyans. The Kenya ICT Board awarded fifteen grants in 2010 and hopes to award at least 30 grants in 2011. The grant is available to individuals and companies in any sector and the Kenya ICT Board encourages any individual or company with ideas for web or mobile applications to apply. *Category 1: Private sector innovation* The Tandaa Digital Content Grant is divided into two categories: Government Open Data and Private Sector Innovation. In the Private Sector category, the Kenya ICT Board will select the most innovative proposals that demonstrate long term business viability. Proposal in this category must respond to a demonstrated market need and have a positive impact on the community it seeks to serve. In 2010, the Kenya ICT Board awarded seven grants in this category including a diary farmer payment application and a social media marketing product. *Category 2: Government Data Applications* On July 8, the Government of Kenya made 290 datasets publicly available and accessible through an Open Data portal. Now, the Kenya ICT Board will support entrepreneurs to develop web and mobile applications that utilize the data to provide services or products for citizens. Eduweb, an online school portal that use data from the Ministry of Education to provide a service for parents selecting schools for their children, was among seven grants awarded in 2010. *Eligibility* Kenyan citizens above 18 are eligible to apply for the grant. Companies officially registered in Kenya are eligible to apply for the grant. *Matching grant for established companies* A new feature of the second round of the Tandaa Digital Content Grant offers established companies an opportunity to participate in the program. Companies founded at least 10 year ago with over 40 members of staff are invited to summit their proposals for a web or mobile application. The companies must match the grant in full. This categories allows otherwise profitable ICT companies to develop innovative projects within a short period of time. *Business Plan training* Another new feature of the Tandaa Digital Content Grant is a training component designed into the proposal process. Over 2,000 people participated in the first round of the Digital Content Grant. However, more than half of the applicants struggled with the business plan sections of the proposal. As such, the Kenya ICT Board will offer business plan training to the top 150 applicants. The training will equip the most innovative applicants with the tools to help them secure funding and grow the business--regardless of wether they are awarded the grant. *Application Forms: * •Individuals/teams <https://fs12.formsite.com/KenyaICTBoard/form9/form_login.html>($ 10,000 each) •Companies <https://fs12.formsite.com/KenyaICTBoard/form8/form_login.html> ($ 50,000 each) •Matching grant<https://fs12.formsite.com/KenyaICTBoard/form10/form_login.html> ($ 150,000 each) * * *VENUES GRANT WORKSHOPS: * *Town* *Date* *Venue* *Time* *Nakuru* Tuesday 26th July, 2011 Kabarak University 9am – 11am *Kakamega* Friday 29th July, 2011 Masinde Muliro University 9am – 11am *Garissa* Tuesday 2nd August, 2011 Garissa – Hiddig Hotel 9am – 11am *Mombasa* Friday 5th August, 2011 Mombasa Polytechnic Uni 9am – 11am *Nairobi* Tuesday 9th August, 2011 KICC 8am – 10am Paul Kukubo Chief Executive Officer, Kenya ICT Board PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers Koinange Street Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 20 2211960 Fax: +254 20 2211962 website: www.ict.go.ke local content project: www.tandaa.co.ke, www.facebook.com/tandaakenya twitter:@tandaaKENYA BPO Project: www. doitinkenya.co.ke Digital Villages Project: www.pasha.co.ke personal contacts _______________ Cell: + 254 717 180001 skype: kukubopaul googletalk: pkukubo personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke personal twitter: @pkukubo ____________________ Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for socio economic enrichment

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Tandaa Grants
by Edith Adera 22 Jul '11

22 Jul '11

Dear Paul, Just to say hearty congrats to KICTB for the Tandaa grants to stimulate innovations in the sector! This is the way to go - create job opportunities, provide room for creative thinking and support economic development! As you roll-out the program, grow and learn, I would encourage a research-oriented approach to the identification of areas of critical needs from potential beneficiaries in key sectors of the economy (demand-driven) so the solutions address expressed national needs and have potential to scale. An evaluation of the program will be equally important. Kudos! Edith

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2011 IGF draft schedule
by Alice Munyua 21 Jul '11

21 Jul '11

Dear all, Attached the UN-IGF draft schedule. For registration please visit: http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/ best Alice

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IGF 2011 INVITATION
by David Wambua 21 Jul '11

21 Jul '11

Dear All, This is to remind you that the Kenya Internet Governance Forum(K-IGF) will be held tomorrow Friday 22nd July, 2011. Kindly note that the venue has been changed to AFRALTI Centre, along Waiyaki Way, next to CCK( see program/map attached). We look forward to seeing you at the forum. Kind Regards, KENIC [W] www.kenic.or.ke dot KE for Every Name in Kenya! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by KeNIC MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. Kenya Network Information Center (KENIC)

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Yawe for PMG - Increased foot print
by robert yawe 21 Jul '11

21 Jul '11

Hi, I was driving through Langata area when I found what looked like a "new" post office. Having been brought up in Nairobi it was interesting to note that Buru Buru, Umoja and even Nairobi West do not have post offices yet they where built earlier than Langata. This is a clear indication that there is still great potential for PCK even in Nairobi especially know that many formally residential only areas are developing large populations of commercial activities. Sometimes selfishness is essential to development, the building where the post office is situated is likely to belong to a politically correct person. Now if only all the members of parliament insisted on a post office in their constituency and every councillor in their ward that would give PCK an additional 3000 outlets, if these post offices offer the council services such as license applications, council schools applications, rates payments and health certificates we will have achieved total devolvement. Regards Regard Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Kenya, like other developing nations, seems is stuck between a rock and a hard place..
by aki 21 Jul '11

21 Jul '11

I'm no economist but would like to share some amatuer comments here. Corrections are very welcome. :-) Given the right circumstances, we are destined to become even more bigger players in the region. We are also far capable of doing much more than we give ourself credits for, BUT, unfortunately we are stuck. Unable to move to the next level. I believe one reason that we cannot move ahead is the "shoppers" mentality that is holding many back from thinking what we need to do. I also honestly believe we need new people or injection of fresh ideas with goals commitments in govt that will be the core of what happens to the development of the nation. I write from a technology point of view and know we are literally shooting ourselves in both legs. We cannot fix the mistakes of the past hundreds of years as the older generations stood by and watched the first trains rollout across the land. These generations were mere bystanders on a free ride and could only match thinking that lacked visions and goals. How fast are things really moving? I can say that we are unable to keep up the pace, even in our technology fields. I listed the Mara Online project just as one, literally there are hundreds of such projects that have a National and International impact waiting to be done. It's also a shame we are bent of creating more and more end users in the economy. When we think of Southern Sudan as investments, we immediately think of what we can* buy to supply*-not anything beyond this-- yet we are regional leaders. The current economic practises must go and we need to match the growth with a balance of imports and local creations. Why is it that the pace of say e.g. e-Govt is extremely slow and only happens when it receives donor or world bank funding or external partners? Why is it that we have not created a better voting system or e-monitoring facilities to remove the system problems we are already aware of? If we think 2010 was when we implemented video in judiciary, then it seems we are in a bigger self denial in a global sense because the technology has existed since the 1980s and kept getting better over time. Things need to change, the system needs to change and also people's thinking needs to change. We need a balance if we are to go to the next level. I write from a technology point of view but am certain other sectors too will have similar views. Thank you.

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It's the season of the animal migration in the mara, how many knew?
by aki 20 Jul '11

20 Jul '11

Why do we lack the initiatives to bring this natural wonder to the Internet and gain even more exposure, localise traffic? It's amazing that we have one of the greatest animal migration wonders happening right here in kenya each year, yet not many are aware of the event nor will be able to attend. The animal migration is an odd event, because you have thousands of animals that buildup along the banks of the mara river, at random places. And they also start crossing at random times, as if they recieve a mass communication message at the oddest times and an event that can only be captured if one has knowledge of the area. The closest place that could host a webcam is mara serena which is overlooking a crossing point. Both Safaricom and Airtel have edge coverage in the area, which could be used to provide frame by frame coverage. We don't want people to watch live as they should come to kenya and watch for themselves but we want to also create a live interest. How can we get Hotels, Lodges to co-operate under one "kenya live" system and who pays for the data rates and equipment costs? We would be very capable of building a central streaming system that would capture live images across the country at various tourist locations from western kenyan to the coast. Back in december, I drove down the road towards Magadi and Corner Baridi/OlePolos had some of the best views that Kenya offers. It's amazing the judiciary is now using live video in 2011 and many were impressed, yet many of us were exposed to such video based systems and designs probably 15 or more years ago so it really is quite easy. Let's think of adding some great technology value that could bridge awareness to an important natural event, a step towards creation of national ip traffic which has export value. Additional ideas on what sectors can create more ip traffic and interest, comments or suggestions are very welcome. Thank you.

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Re: [kictanet] Does Anyone Know If "254" Had a Meaning? (Was ITU: Country Code 211 Officially Assigned to South Sudan)
by gathuri njorohio 20 Jul '11

20 Jul '11

According to ITU the code 211 was spare hence the allocation see the attached from itu website. Gathuri --- On Wed, 7/20/11, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Does Anyone Know If "254" Had a Meaning? (Was ITU: Country Code 211 Officially Assigned to South Sudan) To: "gathuri njorohio" <gathuri_njorohio(a)yahoo.com>, "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2011, 4:26 AM Thanks Gathuri, its truly an open world :-) On 7/20/11, gathuri njorohio <gathuri_njorohio(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > hi > Look at the attachment and will see how ITU has assigned the codes. > The information is from the internet www.wtng.info/wtng > > --- On Tue, 7/19/11, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Does Anyone Know If "254" Had a Meaning? (Was ITU: > Country Code 211 Officially Assigned to South Sudan) > To: gathuri_njorohio(a)yahoo.com > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2011, 9:38 PM > > Dr. Ochuodho, > > 254 sounds cool, I guess its just a primary key to different nations, > ITU being a global body > is operated by resolutions agreed upon by > members, just like ISO, WTO, lobbying and negotiations are a key > component, considering the fact that we had East African Posts and > Telecommunications when we got the code , it would be interesting to > know how the decision was arrived at, as for the CCTLD, institutional > mechanisms are well defined by ICANN and with increased involvement in > ICANNs activities and support from bodies such as AFTLD .ss should be > a reality sooner than we can imagine, well done though.. > > On 7/20/11, samuel ochanji <sochanji(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >> Dr Ochuodho, >> >> Thanks for updating us on the events up North in Juba. Talking about the >> ccTLD, a lot of noise has been generated, as we inevitably expected, about >> South Sudan applying for .SS which has negative connotations to the >> > notorious Nazi era SS(Schutzstaffel) in Europe. I understand, from comments >> made by Eng. Lugga to the press, that S. Sudan has already applied for >> .SS. >> Is there a "clause" in ISO rules or IANA that might prevent them from >> awarding .SS South Sudan perhaps based on "public interest" or any other >> excuse or are we likely to see .ss domains soon? Kindly clarify of us. >> >> Best wishes as you help build this new and promising nation! >> Rgds >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Shem Ochuodho <shemochuodho(a)yahoo.com> >> To: sochanji(a)yahoo.com >> Cc: Madaraka Party <madaraka-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com>; NVK-Mageuzi >> Juba-Caucus >> <NVK-M-Juba-Caucus(a)yahoogroups.com>; "g47-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com" >> <g47-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com>; ProgressiveMinds >> <progressiveminds(a)yahoogroups.com>; NVK Youth <nvk-youth(a)yahoogroups.com>; >> KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 11:58 PM >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Does Anyone Know If "254" Had a Meaning? (Was ITU: >> Country Code 211 Officially Assigned to South Sudan) >> >> >> Friends, >> >> Sincere thanks for the compliments. However, there wasn't really any >> magic: >> we simply happened to be in the right places at the right time. Thanks to >> history! >> >> Nonetheless, for those of us who might not have been there at the time >> Kenya >> acquired its code: could there be any in our midst who knows "why 254"? I >> know it is NOT the prerogative of a country to choose a code. But in the >> same vein, I am aware it is not prohibited for countries to request. Word >> has it "292" had been earmarked for us (after Eritrea - "291")! >> >> On receiving this information, a > Ugandan friend remarked: "You mean such >> 'pretty' numbers existed ........ better TZ's '255'"! No wonder US/North >> America 'picked' "1", and Great Britain "44"! Can someone enlighten me why >> "254"? >> >> Thanks too to those inquiring about the ccTLD (Internet Domain). I >> can only say: "Coming Soon". Numerous steps to go through, but nearly >> there. >> >> Best rgrds, >> Shem >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Michael A. Asudi <michael.asudi(a)gmail.com> >> To: NVK-Mageuzi(a)yahoogroups.com >> Cc: g47-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com; Madaraka Party >> > <madaraka-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com>; ProgressiveMinds >> <progressiveminds(a)yahoogroups.com>; NVK-Mageuzi Juba-Caucus >> <NVK-M-Juba-Caucus(a)yahoogroups.com>; NVK Youth <nvk-youth(a)yahoogroups.com> >> Sent: Tuesday, 19 July 2011, 20:52 >> Subject: Re: [NVK-Mageuzi] Re: [g47-kenya] Congratulations Dr. Shem (Was >> ITU: Country Code 211 Officially Assigned to South Sudan) >> >> >> >> Great work >> Now S. Sudan joins the global world >> Keep up > Doc >> >> >> >> On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 8:43 PM, Silas Owiti Mudekhere >> <mudekhere(a)yahoo.com> >> wrote: >> >> >>> >>>Dr. Ochuodho, >>> >>>Congratulations are perfectly in order! Last evening, while attending to >>> one of my "Juakalis" I got that info and was very delighted. What thrills >>> me is the sacrifice some of you visioners have made to make some of these >>> things work. As important as the symbolism of the code numbers assigned >>> are, I am alive to the tribulations that the technical people and the >>> kind >>> of capacity building processes required to make this a reality. I am yet >>> to see an Engineer and IT geek that is so committed, yet humble to work >>> behind the scenes in difficult conditions to achieve results timely as > you >>> have! Congratulations again my senior for guiding this process! I do not >>> want to believe that you did all this simply because they are your Luo >>> brothers :)...As the commentator said, the code issue may look like a >>> small things but to me as a communications facilitator, I very well >>> understand what it takes/means to be shut out of Gateway-God forbid if >>> such a thing was to >> happen. Anyhow, my understanding is that in about a month we should be >> able >> to permanently divorced from the 249! >>> >>>That gets me to wonder, how do we as Kenyans, recognize our heros? For me, >>> this is a case I want to put to the NVK-M (at least the Juba Caucus) for >>> consideration. >>> >>>Stay well bro, and God be with the Republic of South Sudan >>> >>>Silas >>> >>> >>> >>>--- On Tue, > 7/19/11, Shem Ochuodho <shemochuodho(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >>> >>> >>>>From: Shem Ochuodho <shemochuodho(a)yahoo.com> >>>>Subject: [g47-kenya] Fw: ITU: Country Code 211 Officially Assigned to >>>> South Sudan >>>>To: "NVK-Mageuzi Members List" <nvk-mageuzi(a)yahoogroups.com> >>>>Cc: "Madaraka Party" >> <madaraka-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com>, "ProgressiveMinds" >> <progressiveminds(a)yahoogroups.com>, "NVK-Mageuzi Juba-Caucus" >> <NVK-M-Juba-Caucus(a)yahoogroups.com>, "NVK Youth" >> <nvk-youth(a)yahoogroups.com>, "G-47 Kenya" <g47-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com> >>>>Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2011, 8:17 AM >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>Fyi! >>>> >>>> >>>>Shem J. Ochuodho, MSc (Eng), PhD, LLD (Hon) >>>>Senior Advisor >>>>Ministry of Telecom & Postal Services >>>>Government of South Sudan (GoSS), Juba >>>>Commonwealth > Telecom Organization (CTO/GoSS) 2010 African Internaut Award >>>> Recipient >>>>Kenya Community Abroad (KCA) 2007 Excellence Award Winner >>>>AfricaOnline 2005 Industry Pioneer Award Recipient >>>>Father of Internet in Kenya (Computer Society of Kenya - CSK 2000) >>>>Cell: +249-955-021-040/+256-477-232025/+254-725-016679 >>>>Skype: >> shem.ochuodho >>>> >>>> >> >> >> -- >> Michael Asudi >> International Telecommunication Union Youth Forum Fellow >> KAAD Scholar >> Certified Pasha Manager >> Founder & Chair Model-I.T.U Youth Org >> Email:michael.asudi@gmail.com <Email%3Amichael.asudi(a)gmail.com> >> >> Our > approach, what I call the Third Way, is to manage that process of change >> to extend opportunity and prosperity for all-*Tony Blair* >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/sochanji%40yahoo.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for >> people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >> development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > Barrack O. 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The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and > development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > -- Sent from my mobile device Barrack O. Otieno Afriregister Ltd (Kenya) www.afrire <http://www.afriregister.com>gister.bi, www.afriregister.com<http://www.afriergister.com> <http://www.afriregister.com>ICANN accredited registrar +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Re: [kictanet] Does Anyone Know If "254" Had a Meaning? (Was ITU: Country Code 211 Officially Assigned to South Sudan)
by gathuri njorohio 20 Jul '11

20 Jul '11

hi Look at the attachment and will see how ITU has assigned the codes. The information is from the internet www.wtng.info/wtng --- On Tue, 7/19/11, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Does Anyone Know If "254" Had a Meaning? (Was ITU: Country Code 211 Officially Assigned to South Sudan) To: gathuri_njorohio(a)yahoo.com Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2011, 9:38 PM Dr. Ochuodho, 254 sounds cool, I guess its just a primary key to different nations, ITU being a global body is operated by resolutions agreed upon by members, just like ISO, WTO, lobbying and negotiations are a key component, considering the fact that we had East African Posts and Telecommunications when we got the code , it would be interesting to know how the decision was arrived at, as for the CCTLD, institutional mechanisms are well defined by ICANN and with increased involvement in ICANNs activities and support from bodies such as AFTLD .ss should be a reality sooner than we can imagine, well done though.. On 7/20/11, samuel ochanji <sochanji(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > Dr Ochuodho, > > Thanks for updating us on the events up North in Juba. Talking about the > ccTLD, a lot of noise has been generated, as we inevitably expected, about > South Sudan applying for .SS which has negative connotations to the > notorious Nazi era SS(Schutzstaffel) in Europe. I understand, from comments > made by Eng. Lugga to the press, that S. Sudan has already applied for .SS. > Is there a "clause" in ISO rules or IANA that might prevent them from > awarding .SS South Sudan perhaps based on "public interest" or any other > excuse or are we likely to see .ss domains soon? Kindly clarify of us. > > Best wishes as you help build this new and promising nation! > Rgds > > > > ________________________________ > From: Shem Ochuodho <shemochuodho(a)yahoo.com> > To: sochanji(a)yahoo.com > Cc: Madaraka Party <madaraka-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com>; NVK-Mageuzi Juba-Caucus > <NVK-M-Juba-Caucus(a)yahoogroups.com>; "g47-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com" > <g47-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com>; ProgressiveMinds > <progressiveminds(a)yahoogroups.com>; NVK Youth <nvk-youth(a)yahoogroups.com>; > KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 11:58 PM > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Does Anyone Know If "254" Had a Meaning? (Was ITU: > Country Code 211 Officially Assigned to South Sudan) > > > Friends, > > Sincere thanks for the compliments. However, there wasn't really any magic: > we simply happened to be in the right places at the right time. Thanks to > history! > > Nonetheless, for those of us who might not have been there at the time Kenya > acquired its code: could there be any in our midst who knows "why 254"? I > know it is NOT the prerogative of a country to choose a code. But in the > same vein, I am aware it is not prohibited for countries to request. Word > has it "292" had been earmarked for us (after Eritrea - "291")! > > On receiving this information, a Ugandan friend remarked: "You mean such > 'pretty' numbers existed ........ better TZ's '255'"! No wonder US/North > America 'picked' "1", and Great Britain "44"! Can someone enlighten me why > "254"? > > Thanks too to those inquiring about the ccTLD (Internet Domain). I > can only say: "Coming Soon". Numerous steps to go through, but nearly > there. > > Best rgrds, > Shem > > > > ________________________________ > From: Michael A. Asudi <michael.asudi(a)gmail.com> > To: NVK-Mageuzi(a)yahoogroups.com > Cc: g47-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com; Madaraka Party > <madaraka-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com>; ProgressiveMinds > <progressiveminds(a)yahoogroups.com>; NVK-Mageuzi Juba-Caucus > <NVK-M-Juba-Caucus(a)yahoogroups.com>; NVK Youth <nvk-youth(a)yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Tuesday, 19 July 2011, 20:52 > Subject: Re: [NVK-Mageuzi] Re: [g47-kenya] Congratulations Dr. Shem (Was > ITU: Country Code 211 Officially Assigned to South Sudan) > > > > Great work > Now S. Sudan joins the global world > Keep up Doc > > > > On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 8:43 PM, Silas Owiti Mudekhere <mudekhere(a)yahoo.com> > wrote: > > >> >>Dr. Ochuodho, >> >>Congratulations are perfectly in order! Last evening, while attending to >> one of my "Juakalis" I got that info and was very delighted. What thrills >> me is the sacrifice some of you visioners have made to make some of these >> things work. As important as the symbolism of the code numbers assigned >> are, I am alive to the tribulations that the technical people and the kind >> of capacity building processes required to make this a reality. I am yet >> to see an Engineer and IT geek that is so committed, yet humble to work >> behind the scenes in difficult conditions to achieve results timely as you >> have! Congratulations again my senior for guiding this process! I do not >> want to believe that you did all this simply because they are your Luo >> brothers :)...As the commentator said, the code issue may look like a >> small things but to me as a communications facilitator, I very well >> understand what it takes/means to be shut out of Gateway-God forbid if >> such a thing was to > happen. Anyhow, my understanding is that in about a month we should be able > to permanently divorced from the 249! >> >>That gets me to wonder, how do we as Kenyans, recognize our heros? For me, >> this is a case I want to put to the NVK-M (at least the Juba Caucus) for >> consideration. >> >>Stay well bro, and God be with the Republic of South Sudan >> >>Silas >> >> >> >>--- On Tue, 7/19/11, Shem Ochuodho <shemochuodho(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> >>>From: Shem Ochuodho <shemochuodho(a)yahoo.com> >>>Subject: [g47-kenya] Fw: ITU: Country Code 211 Officially Assigned to >>> South Sudan >>>To: "NVK-Mageuzi Members List" <nvk-mageuzi(a)yahoogroups.com> >>>Cc: "Madaraka Party" > <madaraka-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com>, "ProgressiveMinds" > <progressiveminds(a)yahoogroups.com>, "NVK-Mageuzi Juba-Caucus" > <NVK-M-Juba-Caucus(a)yahoogroups.com>, "NVK Youth" > <nvk-youth(a)yahoogroups.com>, "G-47 Kenya" <g47-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com> >>>Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2011, 8:17 AM >>> >>> >>> >>>Fyi! >>> >>> >>>Shem J. Ochuodho, MSc (Eng), PhD, LLD (Hon) >>>Senior Advisor >>>Ministry of Telecom & Postal Services >>>Government of South Sudan (GoSS), Juba >>>Commonwealth Telecom Organization (CTO/GoSS) 2010 African Internaut Award >>> Recipient >>>Kenya Community Abroad (KCA) 2007 Excellence Award Winner >>>AfricaOnline 2005 Industry Pioneer Award Recipient >>>Father of Internet in Kenya (Computer Society of Kenya - CSK 2000) >>>Cell: +249-955-021-040/+256-477-232025/+254-725-016679 >>>Skype: > shem.ochuodho >>> >>> > > > -- > Michael Asudi > International Telecommunication Union Youth Forum Fellow > KAAD Scholar > Certified Pasha Manager > Founder & Chair Model-I.T.U Youth Org > Email:michael.asudi@gmail.com <Email%3Amichael.asudi(a)gmail.com> > > Our approach, what I call the Third Way, is to manage that process of change > to extend opportunity and prosperity for all-*Tony Blair* > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/sochanji%40yahoo.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for > people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. -- Sent from my mobile device Barrack O. Otieno Afriregister Ltd (Kenya) www.afrire <http://www.afriregister.com>gister.bi, www.afriregister.com<http://www.afriergister.com> <http://www.afriregister.com>ICANN accredited registrar +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/gathuri_njorohio%40yah… The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Fibre Optic Cable cuts
by robert yawe 20 Jul '11

20 Jul '11

Hi, I was walking along the road near the Kilimani Police Station when I came across openly visible fibre optic ducting laid next to water pipes. Please note that I did not excavate so as to get an issue to raise has you might be thinking. For those who visit the wananchi areas of the city you will be aware that the water supply in those areas is supplied using PVC pipes. From the attached picture I would not be surprised if the fibre cable running inside this ducting is damaged after being mistaken for a water pipe. We are becoming more and more dependent on data connectivity with this kind of shoddy installation can we really entrust our livelihood to such organisations who cut corners then blame the government and competitors when the cable is damaged? Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Robert Yawe <RobertYawe(a)tradezone.co.ke> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk Sent: Wed, 20 July, 2011 10:02:22 Subject: Fibre optic cabling routing

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KIXP reaches 1Gbps of traffic
by Michuki Mwangi 20 Jul '11

20 Jul '11

Dear Listers, This afternoon the KIXP reached its highest peak of 1Gbps for local traffic exchanged. A sincere appreciation and congratulations to all those behind this achievement, Fiona, her team and the partners KDN, Google and others. Well done. Its indeed a significant achievement and the next ceiling is 10Gbps. Regards, Michuki.

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Lawrence E. Strickling, says UN-IGF in Nairobi will provide a good opportunity to enhance Multi stakeholder Internet governance
by Alice Munyua 20 Jul '11

20 Jul '11

* * *Remarks by Lawrence E. Strickling* *Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information* *Internet Governance Forum--USA* * Washington, DC July 18, 2011* * * "Thank you for the opportunity to speak once again at the IGF-USA. I want especially to thank Marilyn Cade for her work in pulling together the third edition of this meeting and I am glad to have had the opportunity to speak at each of these sessions. We are at a critical time in the history of the Internet. Last month I spoke at the Internet Society's INET meeting in New York City where the question before the house was "What kind of Internet do I want?" I answered that I wanted an Internet that is open, innovative, growing and global and that continues to rely on the established global Internet institutions for guidance and direction. But in the last year we have seen more and more instances of restrictions on the free flow of information online, disputes between various standards bodies and even appeals from incumbent carriers in Europe for government intervention on the terms and conditions for exchanging Internet traffic. We have seen statements by international organizations and even some governments to regulate the Internet more directly. All of these events only strengthen my view that now is truly a time for all to get involved who are concerned about maintaining a vibrant and growing Internet and who want to preserve established global Internet institutions. When we speak of global Internet institutions, we are referring to multistakeholder organizations, like the Internet Society, the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), that have played a major role in the design and operation of the Internet. A top priority of the Obama Administration, and in particular, NTIA, is to preserve and enhance the multistakeholder model that has been a hallmark feature of the global Internet institutions that have been responsible for the success of the Internet. Maintaining the openness, transparency, and user choice of today's Internet can only be sustained and advanced in a world where all stakeholders participate in relevant decision making, not one where governments, or other stakeholders, dominate. We believe that preserving our existing institutions while extending this model to other aspects of Internet policymaking is important for ensuring the continued growth and innovation of the Internet. Today, I would like to discuss some recent events where we have made substantial progress on our goal to protect and enhance the multistakeholder process for Internet governance. First, many of you know that I have devoted a lot of time in speeches to the accountability and transparency of ICANN, the multistakeholder organization that coordinates the Domain Name System for the Internet. Starting last year, as one of its commitments to the global Internet community set forth in the Affirmation of Commitments, ICANN undertook a detailed review of its accountability and transparency. I had the privilege of participating on the team that conducted this review. It was truly multistakeholder, with members from around the globe including China, Egypt, and South America, representing elements of the global Internet community such as registries, registrars, users, and governments. The team completed its review last December and issued a report with 27 recommendations to the ICANN Board for improving accountability and transparency at ICANN. A little more than three weeks ago, at its meeting in Singapore, the ICANN Board adopted these recommendations as proposed by the review team. I am very pleased by the Board's action, which demonstrates a commitment to improving the accountability and transparency of ICANN and to the multistakeholder process of Internet policymaking. Now the focus turns to ICANN management and staff, who must take up the challenge of implementing these recommendations as rapidly as possible and in a manner that leads to meaningful and lasting reform. These recommendations, when implemented in a thorough and meaningful way, will measurably improve the accountability and transparency of the organization. And while a lot of people worked very hard to get to this point with ICANN, I think the success of the effort so far illustrates an important point about multistakeholder organizations. Multistakeholder institutions derive their legitimacy from the support and active participation of all stakeholders. Accordingly, they are more likely than regulatory or treaty-based organizations to adapt to change and evolve when the stakeholders demand it. It is difficult to imagine employing a similar process to reform more traditional regulatory agencies as quickly or as thoroughly. The other big news in Singapore was ICANN's decision to move forward to expand the number of generic top level domains, or gTLDs. While that decision may not have satisfied everyone, the process used by the Board to reach its decision is worthy of note. In response to long-standing concerns held by governments about the expansion proposal, the ICANN Board held a number of focused exchanges with the Government Advisory Committee to resolve as many of the issues as possible. These exchanges represented the first meaningful interactions between the GAC and the ICANN Board since ICANN's inception and it is critical that the lessons learned through these recent interactions result in clear, predictable processes for the ICANN Board and the GAC going forward. ** From our perspective, ICANN improved the new gTLD program by incorporating a significant number of the GAC proposals. The fact that not all of the GAC's proposals were adopted does not represent a failure of the process or a setback to governments; rather, it reflects the reality of a multistakeholder model.**More important is the fact that the ICANN Board now recognizes the need to bring governments into its multistakeholder policymaking in a more meaningful way. If we are to combat the proposals put forward by others, such as to grant the International Telecommunication Union the authority to veto ICANN Board decisions, we need to ensure that our multistakeholder institutions have provided a meaningful role for governments as stakeholders. A second major achievement of the last month was the action taken by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris at the end of June to adopt a set of Internet policymaking principles.** The occasion was the OECD's High Level Meeting on the Internet Economy for senior decision-makers from governments, the private sector, civil society, and the technical community and it was an unprecedented opportunity to advance the global consensus around the working multistakeholder model that we believe is critical to the Internet's continued success. Participants at the meeting agreed to a communiqué on policy-making principles that will create the conditions for an open, interoperable, secure, and continually innovating Internet. The communiqué reflects a growing global consensus on the value of the multistakeholder approach towards addressing Internet challenges. The principles are not intended to harmonize global law, but rather provide a common framework for companies and governments as they consider Internet policy issues. The OECD member nations endorsed the policymaking principles as did the business and technical advisory committees. The civil society advisory committee could not endorse the entire document due to its concern with provisions relating to online protection of intellectual property. However, everyone supported the plank encouraging multistakeholder cooperation in policy development processes. So, with these actions in Singapore and Paris, where do we go next? What is the call to action for all of you? First and foremost, do not take the OECD principles as the end of the work. Really, we are just at the beginning. Reaching an agreement on the OECD language was a challenge, but our history with those member states and ideological similarities gave us confidence that we would eventually reach consensus. However, some other nations, many with less experience with the multistakeholder model, may be inclined instead to support treaty-based structures for Internet governance. It is our job to advocate for this model and highlight how this multistakeholder process protects their national interests. The United States is most assuredly opposed to establishing a governance structure for the Internet that would be managed and controlled by nation-states. Such a structure could lead to the imposition of heavy-handed and economically misguided regulation and the loss of flexibility the current system allows today, all of which would jeopardize the growth and innovation we have enjoyed these past years. The OECD's policymaking principles are perhaps the clearest statement yet that the United States and like-minded nations oppose treaty-binding regulation of the Internet. Now our challenge is to convince the rest of the world of the advantages of the multistakeholder approach. Next November, the United States will participate in the ITU's World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT). This treaty negotiation will conduct a review of the International Telecommunication Regulations (ITRs), the general principles which relate to the provision and operation of international telecommunication services. We can expect that some states will attempt to rewrite the ITRs in a manner that would establish heavy-handed governmental control of the Internet and cybersecurity. These are the countries that we, including all of us in this room, must reach to promote the multistakeholder model, and our work must begin right away. The IGF in Nairobi will provide us all with an excellent opportunity to get started on this important task. I will use speaking opportunities at the IGF and the Government of Kenya's Ministerial meeting to explain why we feel multistakeholder Internet governance is so valuable to preserving and enhancing a dynamic Internet and how it can be most useful in countries with little tradition of employing it. My team at NTIA will also work extensively at the bilateral level over the next year to spread the message. We ultimately hope to attain a global consensus on Internet governance that will preserve an open, interoperable, secure, and continually innovating Internet. But we need your help. Before I close, I would like to remind everyone of the July 29th deadline for responses to NTIA's Further Notice of Inquiry on the IANA functions contract. This process is the first comprehensive review of the IANA functions contract since the award of the initial contract in 2000. We have been conducting what I hope the community agrees is an open and transparent process on the contract. Based on comments received to our original notice, we have gone back to the global community to confirm that we interpreted correctly what was said in the comments. We set forth our tentative conclusions in response to the comments and then provided a draft Statement of Work for public comment. This is the first time NTIA has sought public input on the draft Statement of Work. In keeping with our commitment to the multistakeholder model, NTIA is actively seeking the input of global stakeholders. I encourage you to all carefully read the Further Notice and submit comments by the deadline. In closing, let me assure all of you that the United States government is committed to the multistakeholder model of Internet policymaking. We are encouraged by the fact that support for the model is the consensus view of the participants in this conference and we look forward to working with all of you to build a global consensus on this principle with nations around the world. Thank you". --

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Lawrence E. Strickling, says UN-IGF in Nairobi in Sept. will provide a good opportunity to support Multi stakholder intrenet governance
by Alice Munyua 20 Jul '11

20 Jul '11

* * *Remarks by Lawrence E. Strickling* *Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information* *Internet Governance Forum--USA* * Washington, DC July 18, 2011* * * "Thank you for the opportunity to speak once again at the IGF-USA. I want especially to thank Marilyn Cade for her work in pulling together the third edition of this meeting and I am glad to have had the opportunity to speak at each of these sessions. We are at a critical time in the history of the Internet. Last month I spoke at the Internet Society's INET meeting in New York City where the question before the house was "What kind of Internet do I want?" I answered that I wanted an Internet that is open, innovative, growing and global and that continues to rely on the established global Internet institutions for guidance and direction. But in the last year we have seen more and more instances of restrictions on the free flow of information online, disputes between various standards bodies and even appeals from incumbent carriers in Europe for government intervention on the terms and conditions for exchanging Internet traffic. We have seen statements by international organizations and even some governments to regulate the Internet more directly. All of these events only strengthen my view that now is truly a time for all to get involved who are concerned about maintaining a vibrant and growing Internet and who want to preserve established global Internet institutions. When we speak of global Internet institutions, we are referring to multistakeholder organizations, like the Internet Society, the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), that have played a major role in the design and operation of the Internet. A top priority of the Obama Administration, and in particular, NTIA, is to preserve and enhance the multistakeholder model that has been a hallmark feature of the global Internet institutions that have been responsible for the success of the Internet. Maintaining the openness, transparency, and user choice of today's Internet can only be sustained and advanced in a world where all stakeholders participate in relevant decision making, not one where governments, or other stakeholders, dominate. We believe that preserving our existing institutions while extending this model to other aspects of Internet policymaking is important for ensuring the continued growth and innovation of the Internet. Today, I would like to discuss some recent events where we have made substantial progress on our goal to protect and enhance the multistakeholder process for Internet governance. First, many of you know that I have devoted a lot of time in speeches to the accountability and transparency of ICANN, the multistakeholder organization that coordinates the Domain Name System for the Internet. Starting last year, as one of its commitments to the global Internet community set forth in the Affirmation of Commitments, ICANN undertook a detailed review of its accountability and transparency. I had the privilege of participating on the team that conducted this review. It was truly multistakeholder, with members from around the globe including China, Egypt, and South America, representing elements of the global Internet community such as registries, registrars, users, and governments. The team completed its review last December and issued a report with 27 recommendations to the ICANN Board for improving accountability and transparency at ICANN. A little more than three weeks ago, at its meeting in Singapore, the ICANN Board adopted these recommendations as proposed by the review team. I am very pleased by the Board's action, which demonstrates a commitment to improving the accountability and transparency of ICANN and to the multistakeholder process of Internet policymaking. Now the focus turns to ICANN management and staff, who must take up the challenge of implementing these recommendations as rapidly as possible and in a manner that leads to meaningful and lasting reform. These recommendations, when implemented in a thorough and meaningful way, will measurably improve the accountability and transparency of the organization. And while a lot of people worked very hard to get to this point with ICANN, I think the success of the effort so far illustrates an important point about multistakeholder organizations. Multistakeholder institutions derive their legitimacy from the support and active participation of all stakeholders. Accordingly, they are more likely than regulatory or treaty-based organizations to adapt to change and evolve when the stakeholders demand it. It is difficult to imagine employing a similar process to reform more traditional regulatory agencies as quickly or as thoroughly. The other big news in Singapore was ICANN's decision to move forward to expand the number of generic top level domains, or gTLDs. While that decision may not have satisfied everyone, the process used by the Board to reach its decision is worthy of note. In response to long-standing concerns held by governments about the expansion proposal, the ICANN Board held a number of focused exchanges with the Government Advisory Committee to resolve as many of the issues as possible. These exchanges represented the first meaningful interactions between the GAC and the ICANN Board since ICANN's inception and it is critical that the lessons learned through these recent interactions result in clear, predictable processes for the ICANN Board and the GAC going forward. ** From our perspective, ICANN improved the new gTLD program by incorporating a significant number of the GAC proposals. The fact that not all of the GAC's proposals were adopted does not represent a failure of the process or a setback to governments; rather, it reflects the reality of a multistakeholder model.**More important is the fact that the ICANN Board now recognizes the need to bring governments into its multistakeholder policymaking in a more meaningful way. If we are to combat the proposals put forward by others, such as to grant the International Telecommunication Union the authority to veto ICANN Board decisions, we need to ensure that our multistakeholder institutions have provided a meaningful role for governments as stakeholders. A second major achievement of the last month was the action taken by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris at the end of June to adopt a set of Internet policymaking principles.** The occasion was the OECD's High Level Meeting on the Internet Economy for senior decision-makers from governments, the private sector, civil society, and the technical community and it was an unprecedented opportunity to advance the global consensus around the working multistakeholder model that we believe is critical to the Internet's continued success. Participants at the meeting agreed to a communiqué on policy-making principles that will create the conditions for an open, interoperable, secure, and continually innovating Internet. The communiqué reflects a growing global consensus on the value of the multistakeholder approach towards addressing Internet challenges. The principles are not intended to harmonize global law, but rather provide a common framework for companies and governments as they consider Internet policy issues. The OECD member nations endorsed the policymaking principles as did the business and technical advisory committees. The civil society advisory committee could not endorse the entire document due to its concern with provisions relating to online protection of intellectual property. However, everyone supported the plank encouraging multistakeholder cooperation in policy development processes. So, with these actions in Singapore and Paris, where do we go next? What is the call to action for all of you? First and foremost, do not take the OECD principles as the end of the work. Really, we are just at the beginning. Reaching an agreement on the OECD language was a challenge, but our history with those member states and ideological similarities gave us confidence that we would eventually reach consensus. However, some other nations, many with less experience with the multistakeholder model, may be inclined instead to support treaty-based structures for Internet governance. It is our job to advocate for this model and highlight how this multistakeholder process protects their national interests. The United States is most assuredly opposed to establishing a governance structure for the Internet that would be managed and controlled by nation-states. Such a structure could lead to the imposition of heavy-handed and economically misguided regulation and the loss of flexibility the current system allows today, all of which would jeopardize the growth and innovation we have enjoyed these past years. The OECD's policymaking principles are perhaps the clearest statement yet that the United States and like-minded nations oppose treaty-binding regulation of the Internet. Now our challenge is to convince the rest of the world of the advantages of the multistakeholder approach. Next November, the United States will participate in the ITU's World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT). This treaty negotiation will conduct a review of the International Telecommunication Regulations (ITRs), the general principles which relate to the provision and operation of international telecommunication services. We can expect that some states will attempt to rewrite the ITRs in a manner that would establish heavy-handed governmental control of the Internet and cybersecurity. These are the countries that we, including all of us in this room, must reach to promote the multistakeholder model, and our work must begin right away. The IGF in Nairobi will provide us all with an excellent opportunity to get started on this important task. I will use speaking opportunities at the IGF and the Government of Kenya's Ministerial meeting to explain why we feel multistakeholder Internet governance is so valuable to preserving and enhancing a dynamic Internet and how it can be most useful in countries with little tradition of employing it. My team at NTIA will also work extensively at the bilateral level over the next year to spread the message. We ultimately hope to attain a global consensus on Internet governance that will preserve an open, interoperable, secure, and continually innovating Internet. But we need your help. Before I close, I would like to remind everyone of the July 29th deadline for responses to NTIA's Further Notice of Inquiry on the IANA functions contract. This process is the first comprehensive review of the IANA functions contract since the award of the initial contract in 2000. We have been conducting what I hope the community agrees is an open and transparent process on the contract. Based on comments received to our original notice, we have gone back to the global community to confirm that we interpreted correctly what was said in the comments. We set forth our tentative conclusions in response to the comments and then provided a draft Statement of Work for public comment. This is the first time NTIA has sought public input on the draft Statement of Work. In keeping with our commitment to the multistakeholder model, NTIA is actively seeking the input of global stakeholders. I encourage you to all carefully read the Further Notice and submit comments by the deadline. In closing, let me assure all of you that the United States government is committed to the multistakeholder model of Internet policymaking. We are encouraged by the fact that support for the model is the consensus view of the participants in this conference and we look forward to working with all of you to build a global consensus on this principle with nations around the world. Thank you". --

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Re: [kictanet] Does Anyone Know If "254" Had a Meaning? (Was ITU: Country Code 211 Officially Assigned to South Sudan)
by Shem Ochuodho 20 Jul '11

20 Jul '11

Friends, Sincere thanks for the compliments. However, there wasn't really any magic: we simply happened to be in the right places at the right time. Thanks to history! Nonetheless, for those of us who might not have been there at the time Kenya acquired its code: could there be any in our midst who knows "why 254"? I know it is NOT the prerogative of a country to choose a code. But in the same vein, I am aware it is not prohibited for countries to request. Word has it "292" had been earmarked for us (after Eritrea - "291")! On receiving this information, a Ugandan friend remarked: "You mean such 'pretty' numbers existed ........ better TZ's '255'"! No wonder US/North America 'picked' "1", and Great Britain "44"! Can someone enlighten me why "254"? Thanks too to those inquiring about the ccTLD (Internet Domain). I can only say: "Coming Soon". Numerous steps to go through, but nearly there. Best rgrds, Shem ________________________________ From: Michael A. Asudi <michael.asudi(a)gmail.com> To: NVK-Mageuzi(a)yahoogroups.com Cc: g47-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com; Madaraka Party <madaraka-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com>; ProgressiveMinds <progressiveminds(a)yahoogroups.com>; NVK-Mageuzi Juba-Caucus <NVK-M-Juba-Caucus(a)yahoogroups.com>; NVK Youth <nvk-youth(a)yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, 19 July 2011, 20:52 Subject: Re: [NVK-Mageuzi] Re: [g47-kenya] Congratulations Dr. Shem (Was ITU: Country Code 211 Officially Assigned to South Sudan) Great work Now S. Sudan joins the global world Keep up Doc On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 8:43 PM, Silas Owiti Mudekhere <mudekhere(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >Dr. Ochuodho, > >Congratulations are perfectly in order! Last evening, while attending to one of my "Juakalis" I got that info and was very delighted. What thrills me is the sacrifice some of you visioners have made to make some of these things work. As important as the symbolism of the code numbers assigned are, I am alive to the tribulations that the technical people and the kind of capacity building processes required to make this a reality. I am yet to see an Engineer and IT geek that is so committed, yet humble to work behind the scenes in difficult conditions to achieve results timely as you have! Congratulations again my senior for guiding this process! I do not want to believe that you did all this simply because they are your Luo brothers :)...As the commentator said, the code issue may look like a small things but to me as a communications facilitator, I very well understand what it takes/means to be shut out of Gateway-God forbid if such a thing was to happen. Anyhow, my understanding is that in about a month we should be able to permanently divorced from the 249! > >That gets me to wonder, how do we as Kenyans, recognize our heros? For me, this is a case I want to put to the NVK-M (at least the Juba Caucus) for consideration. > >Stay well bro, and God be with the Republic of South Sudan > >Silas > > > >--- On Tue, 7/19/11, Shem Ochuodho <shemochuodho(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > >>From: Shem Ochuodho <shemochuodho(a)yahoo.com> >>Subject: [g47-kenya] Fw: ITU: Country Code 211 Officially Assigned to South Sudan >>To: "NVK-Mageuzi Members List" <nvk-mageuzi(a)yahoogroups.com> >>Cc: "Madaraka Party" <madaraka-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com>, "ProgressiveMinds" <progressiveminds(a)yahoogroups.com>, "NVK-Mageuzi Juba-Caucus" <NVK-M-Juba-Caucus(a)yahoogroups.com>, "NVK Youth" <nvk-youth(a)yahoogroups.com>, "G-47 Kenya" <g47-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com> >>Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2011, 8:17 AM >> >> >> >>Fyi! >> >> >>Shem J. Ochuodho, MSc (Eng), PhD, LLD (Hon) >>Senior Advisor >>Ministry of Telecom & Postal Services >>Government of South Sudan (GoSS), Juba >>Commonwealth Telecom Organization (CTO/GoSS) 2010 African Internaut Award Recipient >>Kenya Community Abroad (KCA) 2007 Excellence Award Winner >>AfricaOnline 2005 Industry Pioneer Award Recipient >>Father of Internet in Kenya (Computer Society of Kenya - CSK 2000) >>Cell: +249-955-021-040/+256-477-232025/+254-725-016679 >>Skype: shem.ochuodho >> >> -- Michael Asudi International Telecommunication Union Youth Forum Fellow KAAD Scholar Certified Pasha Manager Founder & Chair Model-I.T.U Youth Org Email:michael.asudi@gmail.com <Email%3Amichael.asudi(a)gmail.com> Our approach, what I call the Third Way, is to manage that process of change to extend opportunity and prosperity for all-*Tony Blair*

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MPESA mess up
by warigia bowman 19 Jul '11

19 Jul '11

Dear colleagues I had a really bad experience with MPESA tonight. Not sure if the problem was the dealer, or Safaricom in general. I was at Fone Directs, at Yaya Center, on the ground floor. My goal was to register my phone with MPESA, and send 1000 shillings to my sister in Nyeri. Let me start with three big constructive suggestions, and then I will tell my story. 1) If a client stands patiently in line for over 30 minutes without making noise, and without complaining, please serve her first, and resolve her concern, before you deal with the people standing behind her. Safaricom/Fone Direct, please train your employees in customer service. 2) If you are in the customer service industry, your job is to resolve the problem, and complete the transaction, if at all possible. It is not helpful to tell the client that "I have finished my part of the transaction. The rest of it must be dealt with by customer care.": In my business, safaris, my job is to make the client happy, not to "finish my part of the transaction." Safaricom, please do a better job of training your employees. 3) Fone Direct, *please* get a second person to handle MPESA activity at your Yaya branch. I was trapped in your store for over an hour and the entire time, the line snaked out the door. It is a simple principle of qeueing theory and operations research that having more lines prevents traffic jams. Hence, Nakumatt has several lines for customer checkout. Unaelewa? FYI, the workers told me that they have asked several times for a second person, and that management has not acted. Not fair to customers, and not fair to workers. Okay, there you go on the constructive advice. Now, for the story. I arrived at Fone Directs at Yaya at 4:00 p.m today. I had a simple transaction in mind. Register my phone for MPESA, and send my sister 1000 shillings. Simple, right? I had my passport, and I had my phone. I have never had an MPESA account before. I stood in line quietly and patiently for 40 minutes. I did not complain, and I did not berate the girl at the counter. I just waited my turn in line. This is because I went to Kindergarten in the US. We take standing in line very seriously in the US. Cutting in line is a hanging offense. When I got to the head of the line, I asked the girl to set up an MPESA account for me. Her name was ANN. ANN at Fone Direct. *To her credit, she remained calm throughout*. She took my passport, and tried to set up my account, but when we attempted to enter the code that MPESA sent, the Safaricom system would not accept it. We tried a few times to no avail. At that point, Ann told me I had to call customer care. I told her "no, I am in a big Safaricom store. This is your job. Please do it. You call customer care." She did call customer care. At that point, she began handling the transactions of the people behind me. This got on my nerves, because I had waited patiently behind 5 people, and not tried to get my transaction handled ahead of people who are ahead of me. This is simply bad manners on the part of both the people in line, and the customer service agent. I complained, but I can see the situation from her perspective.She was in a bad situation, with a line snaking out the door. *Management, get this girl some help. * She did call customer care, and they tried to work on the situation. At that point, they said they would send me an MPESA menu. I waited for twenty minutes, while Ann continued to serve the people behind me. After twenty minutes, (It was 4:55 at this point) I asked her what was going on. She said that we were waiting for the menu. She then said, "I have completed my part of the transaction, I am only waiting on customer care. The rest of this is their job." I told her that her job is not to do her part of the transaction. Her job is to serve her customer, so why did she not call customer care? I also told her that I am in the industry, and that I suggest she serve me, since it was my turn. She did that, and lo and behold, they sent the menu right away!!! Amazing! After I complained three times, they did their job promptly! So at 5:15, after an hour and a quarter of waiting, and a lot of negotiating with the staff to get them to fulfil their duties, Ann was able to assist me to send my 1000 shillings. I told her I would ask for help for her. Hence, I am writing this email. Thoughts? Other than I am very kali? Yours, Rigia

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ITU: Country Code 211 Officially Assigned to South Sudan
by Shem Ochuodho 19 Jul '11

19 Jul '11

Fyi! Shem J. Ochuodho, MSc (Eng), PhD, LLD (Hon) Senior Advisor Ministry of Telecom & Postal Services Government of South Sudan (GoSS), Juba Commonwealth Telecom Organization (CTO/GoSS) 2010 African Internaut Award Recipient Kenya Community Abroad (KCA) 2007 Excellence Award Winner AfricaOnline 2005 Industry Pioneer Award Recipient Father of Internet in Kenya (Computer Society of Kenya - CSK 2000) Cell: +249-955-021-040/+256-477-232025/+254-725-016679 Skype: shem.ochuodho

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Zuku Fibre Service
by S.Murigi Muraya 19 Jul '11

19 Jul '11

First, need to say that demand for Zuku Fibre service is higher than they can literally manage. We (clients) were denied entry to a Wananchi Online tech support office -- after being referred their by their own sales staff. For over 3 months have been asking Wananchi Online to help resolve a complicated situation at my location. It is not their fault (the building is not very modern) but Wananchi Online could show more leadership in the matter. Nani atasaidia?

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INVITATION TO 2010 KENYA IGF
by David Wambua 19 Jul '11

19 Jul '11

Dear Listers, The Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC), the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) and other participating organisations wish to invite you to the 2011 Kenya IGF to be held at AFRALTI (see map below) on Friday 22nd,July 2010 from 7.00 am to 4:00 pm. The 2011 Kenya IGF is a follow up to the 2010 national IGF and the regional East Africa Internet Governance Forum 2010. The national and the regional forums aim at creating awareness,instituting a consensus building process to develop a common understanding of local IG issues as well as building capacity to enable meaningful participation in global Internet policy, governance and development processes and initiatives. The Kenya IGF will therefore provide Kenyan Internet stakeholders with an opportunity to increase their understanding of Internet governance issues and the links with socio-economic, political and cultural development and strengthen the internet governance community of practice evolving in the East Africa region. As Kenya will be hosting the 2011 global United Nations Internet Governance Forum (UN-IGF) the Kenya and EA forums will support the goals of the UN-IGF and the continued evolution of the open, multi-stakeholder internet. The outcomes of the K-IGF will be submitted and presented at the 2011 East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EA-IGF 2011) to be held in Kigali, Rwanda in August and subsequently to the global Internet Governance Forum (IGF) meeting to be held in Nairobi ,Kenya, from 27-30 September 2011. More information can be found on the National IGF website http://www.eaigf.or.ke/nigfs/kigf.html For planning purposes, kindly send an email to kenya(a)eaigf.or.ke confirming your attendance. Regards, ............................. David I. Wambua dot KE for Every Name in Kenya! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by KeNIC MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. Kenya Network Information Center (KENIC)

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orange email hosting service
by robert yawe 19 Jul '11

19 Jul '11

Hi, I have been having problems with my mail hosted at Orange/Telkom/Jambo over the past 2 weeks is there anyone else out there who might have been experiencing the same problems? Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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SMS Delivery
by Odhiambo Washington 18 Jul '11

18 Jul '11

Hello world, is there a way to make/force Airtel to deliver my txt msgs and give me a delivery report? I've complained to them, to CCK, but no solution!! Well, perhaps it's easy to just stop using them but feels defeatist, because me thinks they have an obligation to deliver, unless the license terms say theirs is a 'best effort' service. Serikali itusaidie. Tunalipa na hatupati huduma. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler. Please consider the environment before printing this email.

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Digital early reading content
by Judy Njogu 18 Jul '11

18 Jul '11

Listers; I am looking for digital content for early education with a bias towards reading (pre-primary to say standard 4) in the various local languages. Does anyone have this or can anyone point me in the right direction? Thank you! Judy. ##################################################################################### NOTE: All emails sent from Safaricom Limited are subject to Safaricom�s Email Terms & Conditions. Please click here to read the policy. #####################################################################################

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Fwd: [igf_members] Good news! Contact with Tarek Kamel!
by waudo siganga 18 Jul '11

18 Jul '11

Dear Listers - those who know Tarek Kamel, lately ICT Minister in Egypt, may be interested in his contacts as below: ----- Original message ----- From: "George Sadowsky" <george.sadowsky(a)gmail.com> To: igf_members(a)intgovforum.org Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:44:50 -0400 Subject: [igf_members] Good news! Contact with Tarek Kamel! All, Thanks to Nashwa Abedel-Baki, I made contact with Tarek yesterday, and we had a very good telephone call. Here are the highlights: - He is in Paris and has been for some time. He's being treated at the American Hospital for a malignancy of the stomach and intestine. (We did not go into detail.) According to Tarek, his doctor gives him a very good prognosis for beating the disease. - He is living at an apartment hotel in Paris, connected to the Egyptian embassy. - His wife is with him in Paris, and his children are with his wife's parents in Egypt. - He is interested in resuming a professional career, most probably in the international sphere, and he is beginning to put out feelers and to re-establish his professional network. Some of us, or course, are a part of that network. I told him that he has many friends internationally, here in this group as well as elsewhere, and that he could count on whatever help we could give him. - Depending upon his medical condition, he talked about possibly visiting the United States (Washington, New York, maybe elsewhere) at the end of summer or early fall. - He now has a new e-mail address, independent of the Egyptian government: "Tarek Kamel" <tmkamel(a)gmail.com> I encourage you to write to him. - He has a mobile phone number: +33 6 26 48 78 35. When I talked with him, he seemed somewhat tired, but his spirits were good, and he enjoyed the contact. My sense is that he has some preference for e-mail contact, but that's my sense only and I could be wrong, and it clearly depends upon the nature of the conversation. When he is in the hospital for treatment he probably doesn't have access to his phone very much; in the U.S. the use of mobile phones is restricted when around any significant medical instrumentation. I hope that as a group, we have sufficient imagination, knowledge, contacts, and perseverance to help him to secure a really good position in which he can be effective, one that he richly deserves. Regards, George _______________________________________________ igf_members mailing list igf_members(a)intgovforum.org http://mail.intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/igf_members_intgovforum.org

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Planning Digital Villages Visit
by warigia bowman 18 Jul '11

18 Jul '11

Dear colleagues. I now have a list of Safaricom villages and also Pasha villages. Safaricom has asked me as a courtesy to meet with them before I venture out. So I will do that. I have a conference I have to attend in Nairobi from July 25th until August 6th. I would like to take the second week of August to go visit as many villages as I can afford to. Does anyone have a preference regarding visiting Safaricom or Pasha? I guess that in theory, we could visit both in the same county. I have heard from two people who are seriously interested in coming with me. If it is only two, I will just rent a car, not a safari van. Again, it would be helpful, if you could pitch in 500 shillings for the gas, but it is not required. I know that the economy is tight right now. I just thank God that I have a good job. *Illhamdillulah*, as we say in Egypt. Anyway, get in touch at warigia(a)gmail.com if you SERIOUSLY want to accompany me. Yours, Rigia

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What are the core system and hosting requirements of the Open Data Inititative?
by aki 18 Jul '11

18 Jul '11

--For those involved in the end user data creation creativity, please ignore this thread as the system is operational therefore this thread does not affect you-- If KICBT could respond, it would be help establish some parameters of this project. As a matter of national interest to all Kenyan Software Developer Companies, Telcos, ISPs and Data Centre Operators, please provide the requirements. The project also seems a very interesting study for the University Level Students in Computer Sciences. These are some of the basic questions I can think of: 1) How is the Data captured at local level i.e Is it a manual or automated process? 2) Is the data a push type or pull type of sevice? 3) What data formats does the Govt data provide? 4) What are the data visualization requirements? 5) Is each Ministry provided a module or template that allows for uniform data collections? 6) What were the bandwidth, system location, electricity, security, system security and redundancy requirements for a public hosted system? 7) How is the data integrity and accuracy ensured or what check mechanisms ensure data reliability? 8) What are the financial performances required to fulfill the project continuty? 9) In keeping with the large display Mobile and the 7inch screen devices ( such as iPad and the rest ), what requirements are placed on the core system? Thank you.

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AITEC East Africa ICT Summit, Nairobi, 2-3 November 2011
by Sean Moroney 15 Jul '11

15 Jul '11

Dear Listers, This years Summit will focus on three key subject areas: Ø Cloud computing Ø Data security Ø Mobile apps The Call for Papers is attached. Please send me your presentation proposals. Regards, Sean Moroney Chairman AITEC Africa seanm(a)aitecafrica.com UK Tel: +44(0)1480-880774 UK Mobile: +44(0)7973-499224 Skype: <mailto:seanmoroneyseanm@aitecafrica.com> seanmoroney seanm(a)aitecafrica.com <http://www.aitecafrica.comfollow/> www.aitecafrica.com Follow us on twitter: <http://twitter.com/aitecafrica> http://twitter.com/aitecafrica Forthcoming Events: <http://www.aitecafrica.com/event/view/71> Broadcast & Film Africa <http://www.aitecafrica.com/event/view/72> AITEC East Africa ICT Summit <http://www.aitecafrica.com/event/view/73> AITEC Mozambique ICT Congress <http://www.aitecafrica.com/event/view/74> AfriHealth

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Indian techie's site helps blast victims - CNN.com
by saguyo＠yahoo.com 15 Jul '11

15 Jul '11

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Re: [kictanet] Open Data - Where does it sit?
by arap Kirui 14 Jul '11

14 Jul '11

Paul, Can we consider a data set on the legislature, the institution that remains shrouded in secrecy yet key in the governance of our country? Kipkemoi arap Kirui Sent from my Nokia phone -----Original Message----- From: Paul Kukubo Sent: 14/07/2011 10:23:01 To: arapkirui(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Open Data - Where does it sit? Thank you or your email and your request. Indeed we don't have transport Data yet and I shall take this up as it has come up a few If you go onto thewebsite you will see that there is a page where we ask for data suggestions and there is a long list. I shall confirm to you what the status is on this later. PS Ndemo has been working with other permanent secretaries to champion the issue of availing data to the public. There are are very many data sets that people have written to request for and this is an on-going process. Paul Kukubo CEO Kenya ICT Board On Thursday, July 14, 2011, James Muendo <timrick(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Paul, > You asked what data is missing? We haven't been able to access data that is in regards to the transport sector. Is it possible to have it? Am trying to put together an application that needs me to get the data/statistics in-order to have a concrete application. Any help? > > Regards, > > On 13 July 2011 20:12, Paul Kukubo <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> wrote: > > > I would like to shift the discussion if I may to what people can do > with the data? What data is missing? how citizens are using it. What > possible value additions we can have? > > Socrata.com is an online hosted service that enables data to be > visualized to enable graphs and charts and data comparisons with ease. > This visualization is what gives meaning to the data in a way that the > common citizens can view it. The benefits of doing this quickly for > launch and citizen access far outweigh the cost of waiting for the > time it would have taken for us to develop a similar online > application locally. One the same website we have published the same > lists of data in their original formats. > > Indeed we have spoken to many software developers who have suggested > that they can replicate this The data is there for anyone to replicate > it on any website. What we have indicated to software developers is to > take the plunge into imagining solutions that are based on have access > to that data. This is where the greatest value is. > > The issue of local hosting has our attention and we will resolve it, > not just with a local data centre, that is not the limitation, but the > replication of a similar online tool to visualize the data. > > This campaign has to be about the benefits of open data. Knowledge, > empowerment, commerce entrepreneurship, citizen participation. By > crusading for, lobbying and obtaining data that was previously only in > thick books, PS Dr Ndemo has broken ground for us. By launching this > HE President Kibaki has demonstrated Kenya's commitment to citizen > access. > > Once the entrepreneurs developers have a system that can replicate or > even improve or add value to Socrata, or even improve on Socrata and > Google's public data tools, the hosting decisions will be easy. As an > implementing agency, we are committed to working with all to make this > happen. There is much to be done. > > Thank you to those who have emailed us with specific suggestions of > encouragement and improvements to this process. The journey has just > began. > > > Sent from my iPad > > Paul Kukubo > CEO Kenya ICT Board > Tweeter: @pkukubo > > On 13 Jul 2011, at 17:04, Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> This is indeed a healthy discussion which I really appreciate. >> However, as a layman, just as someone pointed out, what exactly is a >> (open) data centre? And how does it differ to what NBK, KPLC(?), >> Equity bank have? >> Where the Kenya Govt Open Data is, sets a curios question: doesn't the >> govt have plans to have it located locally? And if there are >> challenged reeling, can't it be brought to the fore, so that we may >> put our heads together and brainstorm? >> The idea of some sections of the government classifying information >> does not go well since the government is nopt an exclusive members >> club. >> If by what has been said, of Paul Kukubo 'sitting' on some resources, >> then it would be prudent to look at the matter in a sober manner and >> see how they can be put into good use. >> And, if there are no plans for Kenya to have the data centres locally >> based for the next three years, then why are we talking of Konza >> (Malili) ICT City, which would be a perfect place for piloting this >> DC? >> A lot of deliberation needs to be made, to realize the establishment >> of our own DC here. >> >> My 2 cents. >> >> On 13/07/2011, Michuki Mwangi <michuki.mwangi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> Hi Robert, >>> >>> On 7/13/11 3:31 PM, robert yawe wrote: >>>> Hi Michuki, >>>> >>>> Thank you for the information, please give us the following missing >>>> information. >>>> >>>> 1) An Operators license from CCK - ISP, Mobile, etc >>>> >>>> I will follow up on the license requirements from CCK but out of >>>> curiosity what license do UNON, KRA & NBK have >>>> (http://www.tespok.co.ke/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=77&Ite… >>>> <http://www.tespok.co.ke/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=77&Ite…>) >>>> just >>>> to get a better understanding of the entire process?<-- > Paul Kukubo > Chief Executive Officer, Kenya ICT Board > PO Box 27150 - 00100 > Nairobi, Kenya > > 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers Koinange Street > > Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 20 2211960 > Fax: +254 20 2211962 > website: www.ict.go.ke > local content project: www.tandaa.co.ke, www.facebook.com/tandaakenya > twitter:@tandaaKENYA > BPO Project: www. doitinkenya.co.ke > Digital Villages Project: www.pasha.co.ke > > > personal contacts > _______________ > > Cell: + 254 717 180001 > > > skype: kukubopaul > googletalk: pkukubo > personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke > personal twitter: @pkukubo > > > ____________________ > Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub > > Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, > through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for > socio economic enrichment > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/timrick%40gmail.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. 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