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ANOTHER LEAD
by charles nduati 31 Mar '11

31 Mar '11

Hi Listers, Kindly help this young graduate Catherine who has just finished diploma in IT at .who knows, she might become another IT chic Many thanks in advance Charles CHARLES N. NDUATI GENERAL MANAGER JKUAT ENTERPRISES LTD JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY JUJA MAIN CAMPUS, THIKA P. O. BOX 79324-00200 NAIROBI, KENYA TEL: 254-067-52420 OR 254-067-52711 FAX: 254-067-52438 MOBILE:254-722728815 EMIAL:charlesnduati2002@yahoo.co.uk,cnduati@gmail.com,bm@jkuates.jkuat.ac.ke www.jkuat.ac.ke

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One on one with Dr Ndemo on DV
by Paul Kukubo ICT Board 31 Mar '11

31 Mar '11

> Robert, listers, > > In addition to the meeting proposed, i hereby remind listers that I also did send an update on this list of the progress on this project. We have a mailing list of all the digital villages trainees and those who have applied do the loans through Family Bank. As a reminder, we received 689 completed loan applications from all over the country. > > There are some on this list who are also applicants for the Pasha Loans with Family Bank that have called seeking clarification and certain assurances considering how long it for the project to get this point. Some are concerned that there may be individuals who did not apply for the loan and are seeking an alternative process of involvement. > I have assured them that their applications are not prejudiced in any way. Some of them were also concerned that a new process may be created that undermines their chances of benefitting from the previously agreed process. > The list is also informed that there is also planned another meeting just for those who applied and were shortlisted. Dr Ndemo, your proposal on this list that we should open up the meeting to any invited party is seen as reassuring, especially since many applicants are not ICT sector players and are from various parts of Kenya. Warm regards Paul Kukubo CEO Kenya ICT Board > > > Sent from my iPad > > On 31 Mar 2011, at 15:29, robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > >> Hi All, >> >> Know that the heat has cooled down on the issue of who will be attending the session on the 6th of April with the PS Dr. Ndemo we need to move forward. >> >> To make sure that we have a fruitful interaction I would to request all those who confirmed their attendance and any other listers to send me a list of issues they would like discussed with the PS. >> >> The main agenda for the meeting will be to get a presentation by the PS on the digital village project and then to come up with a strategy on how we can provide our input to the project. >> >> We shall also need to have a volunteer for repertoire to capture the discussions and produce a report that can be shared with the larger membership. >> >> Regards >> >> Robert Yawe >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> Kenya >> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke >> Unsubscribe or change your options athttp://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/pkukubo%40ict.go.ke Sent from my iPad

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Digital Villages - F2F with Ndemo
by robert yawe 31 Mar '11

31 Mar '11

Hi All, Know that the heat has cooled down on the issue of who will be attending the session on the 6th of April with the PS Dr. Ndemo we need to move forward. To make sure that we have a fruitful interaction I would to request all those who confirmed their attendance and any other listers to send me a list of issues they would like discussed with the PS. The main agenda for the meeting will be to get a presentation by the PS on the digital village project and then to come up with a strategy on how we can provide our input to the project. We shall also need to have a volunteer for repertoire to capture the discussions and produce a report that can be shared with the larger membership. 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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Re: [kictanet] Digital Villages - F2F with Ndemo
by Paul Kukubo ICT Board 31 Mar '11

31 Mar '11

> Robert, listers, > > In addition to the meeting proposed, i hereby remind listers that I also did send an update on this list of the progress on this project. We have a mailing list of all the digital villages trainees and those who have applied do the loans. As a reminder, we received 689 completed loan applications from all over the country. > > There are some on this list who are also applicants for the Pasha Loans with Family Bank that have called seeking clarification and certain assurances considering how long it for the project to get this point. Some are concerned that there may be individuals who did not apply for the loan and are seeking an alternative process of involvement. > I have assured them that their applications are not prejudiced in any way. Some of them were also concerned that a new process may be created that undermines their chances of benefitting from the previously agreed process. > The list is also informed that there is also planned another meeting just for those who applied and were shortlisted. PS Dr Ndemo, your proposal to open up the meeting to any invited party is seen as reassuring, especially since many applicants are not specifically from ICT sector and some are from very far. Warm regards Paul Kukubo CEO Kenya ICT Board > > > Sent from my iPad > > On 31 Mar 2011, at 15:29, robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > >> Hi All, >> >> Know that the heat has cooled down on the issue of who will be attending the session on the 6th of April with the PS Dr. Ndemo we need to move forward. >> >> To make sure that we have a fruitful interaction I would to request all those who confirmed their attendance and any other listers to send me a list of issues they would like discussed with the PS. >> >> The main agenda for the meeting will be to get a presentation by the PS on the digital village project and then to come up with a strategy on how we can provide our input to the project. >> >> We shall also need to have a volunteer for repertoire to capture the discussions and produce a report that can be shared with the larger membership. >> >> Regards >> >> Robert Yawe >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> Kenya >> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke >> Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/pkukubo%40ict.go.ke

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Re: [kictanet] International remittances straight to your M-PESA account
by Odhiambo Washington 31 Mar '11

31 Mar '11

Thank you, MJ, for this response. Suppose I receive my monthly maximum every month from some source out there, will I be questioned? Assuming a monthly limit of N, and every month I receive N from "my friends" out there for the purpose of laundry:-) On Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 16:06, Michael Joseph <mjoseph(a)safaricom.co.ke>wrote: > There are limits per customer per transaction, per day, per week, per > month etc. > > We always submit full disclosure reports to the Central Bank > > > Kind Regards > > *Michael* > > From: Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> > Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:54:27 +0300 > To: Michael Joseph <MJoseph(a)Safaricom.co.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] International remittances straight to your M-PESA > account > > > > On Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 12:29, Andrea Bohnstedt < > andrea.bohnstedt(a)ratio-magazine.com> wrote: > >> Hey all, >> >> Safaricom have entered a co-operation with Western Union so that >> remittances can be sent straight to M-PESA accounts. I haven't seen the fee >> structure yet (probably the usual Western Union fees), but still - great to >> see that Safaricom seem to have cracked the international transfers. Another >> global first for Kenya, I think. >> >> Here's the press release: >> >> http://www.ratio-magazine.com/201103313887/Corporate-Press-Releases/Kenya-P… >> >> > This is very interesting. > > How will they counter money laundering? > > Will central Bank now require Safaricom to submit details of ALL > transactions for the purpose of monitoring how much money came in via this > medium? > > > -- > Best regards, > Odhiambo WASHINGTON, > Nairobi,KE > +254733744121/+254722743223 > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ > Damn!! > > ------------------------------ > *Note:* > All emails sent from Safaricom Limited are subject to Safaricom’s Email > Terms & Conditions. Please click here<http://www.safaricom.co.ke/Emailtermsandconditions>to read the policy. > ------------------------------ > * * > -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Damn!!

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@tandaaKENYA, 30/03/2011 20:46
by Paul Kukubo ICT Board 31 Mar '11

31 Mar '11

Listers Pleas encourage our techprenuers to enter the kenya ict board vision 2030 tech awards This will be announced at the forthcoming 3rd connected kenya summit April 18th- 20th. Tandaa Kenya (@tandaaKENYA) 30/03/2011 20:46 Enter the V2030 ICT Innovation Awards conta.cc/hJLEiT #connectedkenya2011 Sent from my iPad Paul Kukubo Kenya ict board

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First Modular Data Center in Africa coming to Nairobi, Kenya
by Paul Roy 31 Mar '11

31 Mar '11

Hello, Am sure you might have heard of the trend towards modular, energy neutral datacenters...well the first one in Africa will be launched today in Kenya. UNON will be launching this at their complex together with Ban the UN Secretary General. To learn more about ITPAC check this link http://www.techmtaa.com/2011/03/31/microsoft-set-to-unveil-its-itpac-modula… regards, Paul Roy Technology Strategist Microsoft Corp. -- "Change is slow and gradual. It requires hardwork, a bit of luck, a fair amount of self-sacrifice and a lot of patience." Roy.

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Re: [kictanet] Local hosting - reiterated
by robert yawe 31 Mar '11

31 Mar '11

Hi Collins, As much as you disagree with me you need to appreciate that with cloud computing and smart phones we would be moving backwards if we tried to go into casing manufacture and PCB boards as the incumbents have got the process done to a science. There is no way we can deliver a casing in nairobi for less than the Chinese fellow. My issue is that we have graduates out there who cannot get to their full potential because of a lack of a technological infrastructure. What I am requesting the government it to think out of the box, we are better placed to provide the world with intellectual products and should work in that direction. On the issue of power to me it it neither her nor there we have a sank cost in as far as the generating capacity is concerned so unless we can immediately get a cheaper source that will enable us to continue meeting the loan repayments for the existing capacity and still offer a lower cost to the consumer then we can turn off the dams and geothermal stations but until then we need to live with what we have. Still on the issue of cost of power can you give me an example of a manufacturing company that actually closed shop as a result of this? I do not understand the production of sufurias or jikos but I do understand technology and from where I am sitting unless we develop the technology infrastructure we shall never even come close to meeting the vision 2030 objectives. Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 ________________________________ From: Collins Areba <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> To: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> Sent: Wed, 30 March, 2011 8:40:26 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Local hosting - reiterated @robert, with all respect, you seem to look at every other industry as inferior compared to information technology. I beg to differ: Here are my reasons: The Industry is reliant on electronic gadgets imported from China and south Korea, these components will increasingly become a significant expenditure not only by Kenya but also by the other nations in the region. Thanks to technology, CNC (Computer numerical control machining) and CAD / CAM, the technology gap between Kenya and China is easily narrowed. This means that technically if we wanted to start manufacturing PCBs, all we would need are the equipment, standard layout designs and raw materials. Then we can innovate and improve on existing ones. This would fly in the face of your thinkin but actually, after roads GOK should be looking at Energy. (If you ask me it should have looked at energy first). Why Kenyan electricity is 5 times more expensive than china's is a matter for another discussion but Kenya should aspire to have the cheapest electricity in the continent. (Green or not green notwithstanding, cheap first, then maybe green). On the Jua kali sheds, what GOK needs is to have extension officers to now work on getting those boyt and girls hammering 220L barrels into pans and jikos into better fabrication technologies to improve productivity. I believe that granted, these willbe the centers that will start manufacturing components. a shed in Nairobi could be doing computer cases, another in coast could be doing monitors, another could be doing power supplies...e..t.c. On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 7:54 AM, robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: This says a lot about the governments lip service on vision 2030, the setting up of special economic zones and jua kali sheds is so industrial revolution thinking. > > >With technology the entire country becomes an special economic zone whose only >infrastructure requirements are data centres and high speed broadband (wired or >otherwise) all of which are much cheaper to install than 4 lane highways and >11,000 kilo volt power sub-stations, or could it be the issue of 10%. > > >Kazi kwa vijani needs to look beyond the standard 8 drop out to the university >graduate who already has the skills and is only looking for an enabling >environment. > > >Dr. Ndemo, I propose you call your counterpart in the Ministry of >Industrialisation and which ever other ministry is involved in the jua kali shed >project and insist to be given 1 shed in every constituency then take the cash >equivalent and set-up a hosting and collocation centre. > > >All it requires is 1000 square feet of space in your offices (digitise your >files and move the physical ones to Kabartonjo). From your offices get at least >a 1 gigabit link to KIXP and as you are next to Oranges Telephone House which >sits on a node of the Secom marine cable you can tap in for the international >bandwidth. > > >The other link you require is to KeNET (http://www.kenet.or.ke) the education >network hub, which I believe is currently asleep so that the location can be >accessed across all universities. This is critical as we know what happened >when the developers of google and facebook went through when trying to host >within their campuses. > > >If you leave the issue of hosting and collocation to market forces and private >enterprise then our young developers and doomed to languish in poverty like our >great artists. This is the 1968 of technology time to setup an ICDC and KNTC >type entities for the technology industry which you can then float like >safaricom and kenya power after the market has matured. > > >From where I sit not even Safaricom or Airtel have the resources or willpower to >salvage this situation. > Robert Yawe >KAY System Technologies Ltd >Phoenix House, 6th Floor >P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >Kenya > > >Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 > > > > > ________________________________ From: Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> >To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >Sent: Tue, 29 March, 2011 17:57:58 >Subject: Re: [kictanet] Local hosting - reiterated > > >Developers and Local Hosting providers have for long been involved in the >"chicken before the egg" situation where hosting firms say that demand has to >increase for prices to come down, they have to justify investment. Developers >meanwhile want prices to come down before they host locally, with some of them >barely having budgets. > > > >At the same time, local hosting firms have to learn to offer world class cutting >edge platforms and interfaces to their users if they are going to adopt them. > > >At the same time, it aids when those providing this services go into technical >details, like the type of databases offered, supported scripting languages >rather than just tell us 2 databases, developers need that information. > > >Rememeber there is tough competition from the likes of Amazon who have a robust >cloud infrastructure which is free for low usage >(http://aws.amazon.com/ec2/pricing/) > > >As a case study, a local developer has done a popular application , AroundMe >(Nokia Ovi store - http://store.ovi.com/content/103911#/content/103911/reviews) >which has been downloaded more than 10,000 times and with 30,000 searches. The >app uses the Google App Engine (https://appengine.google.com/) cloud platform, >also free to a certain usage . To now the app is still operating on the free >limit (http://aroundmenow.appspot.com/) > >_______________________________________________ >kictanet mailing list >kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >This message was sent to: arebacollins(a)gmail.com >Unsubscribe or change your options at >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/arebacollins%40gmail.c… > > -- “The twentieth century has been characterized by three developments of great political importance: the growth of democracy, the growth of corporate power, and the growth of corporate propaganda as a means of protecting corporate power against democracy” ~ Alex Carey ~ Tel No: 0x2af23696

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Fwd: Enter the V2030 ICT Innovation Awards
by Paul Kukubo ICT Board 31 Mar '11

31 Mar '11

> Subject: Enter the V2030 ICT Innovation Awards > You're receiving this email because of your relationship with Kenya ICT Board. Please confirm your continued interest in receiving email from us. > > You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. > > > Vision 2030 ICT Innovation Awards > March 31, 2011 > Dear Paul, > > The Kenya ICT Board and the Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat invite companies that have developed solutions that drive economic growth and social development as outlined in Kenya's Vision 2030 to participate in the inaugural Vision 2030 ICT Innovation Awards. The Award is proudly co-sponsored by Accenture Development Partnerships (ADP). > > The winners of the Vision 2030 ICT Innovation Award will be announced at the Connected Kenya Summit on April 20. > > Submit your ICT solution to be considered for the awards: > Online Application Form > > > Eligibility: > Companies /organizations that have: > 1. Officially registered in Kenya > 2. Product or service that is complete and in full use for at least 6 months > 3. Product or service that has Kenyan citizens as end user (can be delivered through a third party company or organization) > 4. Product or service that addresses at least one of the Vision 2030 social economic pillars > > Criteria: > 1. ICT Innovation: products or services must use ICT in a way that is new and unique. The innovation should be original in Kenya. > 2. Market Impact: products or services must have a demonstrated positive impact on target community and have innovative strategy for market share growth > 3. Functionality: product or service must be creative and user-friendly in its delivery and demonstrate compatibility and interoperability to third party products. > > > Yours Sincerely, > > Paul Kukubo > Chief Executive Officer > > Deadline > Submit your application by April 10, 2011 > > Stay connected! > Visit: www.connected.go.ke > for updates and information on the Summit > > > #connectedkenya > > > facebook.com/tandaaKenya > > Forward email > > This email was sent to pkukubo(a)gmail.com by pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke | > Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. > Kenya ICT Board | Telposta Towers, 12th Floor | Kenyatta Ave | P.o. box 27150-00100 | Nairobi | Kenya

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Re: [kictanet] Digital Villages - Edwin Onchari
by eonchari＠lynxbits.com 30 Mar '11

30 Mar '11

Deliberations over a cup of tea will definitely encourage a healthy and positive dialogue, and I honestly believe that there is so much potential in the BPO sector that needs to be tapped - quickly and effectively Edwin a.k.a the activist :) ----- Original Message ----- From: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.comTo: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: 3/30/11 12:16 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital Villages - Edwin Onchari I am sure a cup of tea with the PS would sort this out Edwin i encourage you to come along with some positive energy and engage the PS and those of us who intend to Join Bobby, we are in an era of dialogue. Your concerns are noted though, a lot needs to be done to build a great BPO industry and all players need to sing the same tune, Umoja ni Nguvu. On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 7:02 PM, Ali Hussein <info(a)alyhussein.com> wrote: Wise man Walubengo..:) Ali Hussein - Sent from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> Sender: kictanet-bounces+info=alyhussein.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:42:32 To: <info(a)alyhussein.com> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital Villages - Edwin Onchari _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@lists.kictanet.or..ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: info(a)alyhussein.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@lists.kictanet.or..ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmail… -- Barrack O. OtienoAfriregister Ltd (Kenya)www.afriregister.bi, www.afriregister.com ICANN accredited registrar +254721325277+254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Update from Kenya ICT Board Bellagio, Italy Summit 2011
by Paul Kukubo 30 Mar '11

30 Mar '11

Listers As my team finalizes the report from the 1st Kenya ICT Board Summit in Bellagio, Italy. We had invited a team of 20 odd people from all over the world to revalidation of our value proposition. The team comprised BPO analysts and marketers, silicon valley venture capitalists, Europe based Venture capitalist invested here, representative from World Bank, country strategist from Malaysia, International blue chip firm executives representatives. from Kenya we had 3 firms (Seven Seas technologies, and Kencall) and a members of academia. The Permanent Secretary Dr Bitange Ndemo was in attendance. I would like to highlight some of the key conclusions. We are already planning for Bellagio 2, next year same time. 1. The statement of our value proposition now reads as follows: *Kenya is a globally competitive ICT partner gifted with entrepreneurial spirit and able to translate emerging market needs and connect them with demanding multinationals. *Through much debate, the panel concluded that we need to balance our emphasis on export based BPO, and call centre with support for Kenyan based entrepreunerially based ICT growth. Both are seen as complimentary in terms of job creation. Our value proposition is thus not just focussed on outsourcing but on overall ICT sector competitiveness. 2. ICT is both a sector (firms that provide ICT) and an enabler of all sectors. We need to look at both in our strategy. Malaysia has done this quite nicely even quantifying the size and impact of both. 3. Kenya has an opportunity to be perceived as a world leader in emerging market innovations: Safaricom MPESA and Mobile Money, USHAHIDI, Livestock Insurance (ILRI), Mastercard-Airtel Mobile Wallet product, to name a few. 4. There are companies in Kenya that are now attracting international venture capital financing. Both BPO and call centre companies and non BPO tech firms. Once capital starts trickling into a sector, this is most promising. 5. The global BPO sector is quite big and cannot be ignored. many countries are chasing the sector. Kenya's English language talent and skilled professionals provide us with strong credentials that must be leveraged. The Indian IT outsourcing sector and the Philippines call centre sector took years to grow and was led by the private sector. Government support came in much later. Kenya can learn and fastrack, and government support is important. 6. Government services can catalyse the sector. Government and public sector spending on ICT is substantial across infrastructure, applications and services, project management and capacity. Indeed many Kenyan and international firms have benefited and grown from this. what is needed is an improved framework for technology and capacity transfer for the very large projects which have international contractors. rule of thumb is 1/3 consultancy, 1/3 project management, 1/3 technical delivery. As our software and systems firms develop, they will find that the technical bits are only part of a total package, that includes project management, business analysis marketing etc. Indeed some have made the leap quite nicely. 7. Kenya ICT Board needs to continue to implement on the basis of supporting both export based services and exciting and growing the local entrepreneurs. More from us once the final report is concluded. 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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ICT professional Development Courses-JKUAT
by joseph wafula 30 Mar '11

30 Mar '11

Please check today's Standard News Paper page 45 for the advert. Or go to www.jkuat.ac.ke/directorates/ict or call 0723124132 Regards Dr Muliaro Wafula Director,ICT JKUAT On Wed Mar 30th, 2011 5:29 AM PDT bitange(a)jambo.co.ke wrote: >I will try to explain DV value proposition then seek your input. I did the same more than two years ago but it seems not all of you recall. > >Ndemo. > > >Sent from my BlackBerry® > >-----Original Message----- >From: Collins Areba <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> >Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:41:58 >To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> >Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital Villages - Edwin Onchari > >I have a compromise suggestion: > >Edwin and those of us with ideas , reservations and issues to raise a thread >here and write them down. the questions, the suggestions, the complaints >etc. > >Then if there is someone that can compile them and include them as >attachments during the meeting so that content is also captured. I like the >issues raised about the viability of the DVs with respect to repayment of >the loans, i would like to hear that addressed but in an environment devoid >of emotion. > > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: godera(a)skyweb.co.ke >> Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:21:04 >> To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital Villages - Edwin Onchari >> >> >> Dear Dr.Ndemo, >> >> With due respect, I have read Edwin's emails and to me they sound more of a >> cry >> from a frustrated industry player seeking to understand why certain things >> occur >> the way they do. He may not necessarily be right in all his conclusions but >> I >> think it gives KICTB a chance to correct wrong perception or provide more >> information (as Paul has)on areas that are not clear to some industry >> players. >> I would like to believe that such clarification will enable the industry to >> move >> ahead with one voice and understanding. >> In my view, uninviting Edwin does not answer his queries. >> I think he has a lot of good ideas for the industry. >> Give him a chance. >> >> Gilda >> >> Quoting bitange(a)jambo.co.ke: >> >> > Robert, >> > I have carefully read all of Edwin's posts on this list and I am sorry to >> > state none is positive. I am asking you if we can uninvite him to next >> > week's meeting. There is sufficient evidence that not much will happen >> if we >> > do not have a positive attitude. >> > >> > Edwin of course has a right to see me as a public servant but in this >> meet I >> > have invited more postivists and may be boring to him. Let me have your >> > views sir. >> > >> > >> > Ndemo. >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Sent from my BlackBerry® >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> >> > Sender: kictanet-bounces+bitange=jambo.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> > Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:32:51 >> > To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> >> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Update from Kenya ICT Board Bellagio, >> > Italy Summit 2011 >> > >> >_______________________________________________ >> > kictanet mailing list >> > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> > >> > This message was sent to: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke >> > Unsubscribe or change your options at >> > >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke >> > >> >_______________________________________________ >> > kictanet mailing list >> > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> > >> > This message was sent to: godera(a)skyweb.co.ke >> > Unsubscribe or change your options at >> > >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/godera%40skyweb.co.ke >> > >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------- >> This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ >> >> ---------------------------------------------- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. >> --------------------------------------------- >> "easy access to the world" >> >>_______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: arebacollins(a)gmail.com >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/arebacollins%40gmail.c… >> > > > >-- >*“The twentieth century has been characterized by three developments of >great political importance: the growth of democracy, the growth of >corporate power, and the growth of corporate propaganda as a means of >protecting corporate power against democracy”* > >~ Alex Carey ~ > >Tel No: 0x2af23696 > >---------------------------------------------- >This message has been scanned for viruses and >dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >believed to be clean. >--------------------------------------------- >"easy access to the world" > >

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Re: [kictanet] Digital Villages - Edwin Onchari
by eonchari＠lynxbits.com 30 Mar '11

30 Mar '11

As Collins has suggested, I shall provide my feedback through that forum. For the "off-list" group that think I am an activist, I already hear this words from the movie "A few good men" ringing in my head.......I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather that you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon and stand the post. Either way, I don't give a DAMN what you think you're entitled to!.... ----- Original Message ----- From: godera(a)skyweb.co.keTo: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: 3/30/11 6:41 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital Villages - Edwin Onchari Noted Dr.Ndemo. The ball is in Edwin's court now. Quoting bitange(a)jambo.co.ke: > Gilda, > I do not arrive at such conlusions just like that. A number if listers > interested in digital villages have written to me off list sayinhg that they > cannot participate in a meeting with "activists" and in applying the > utilitarian theory, it was only fair to propose uninvitation. > > Edwin can see me anytime for clarifications of any kind. > > Regards > > > Ndemo. > > > Sent from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: godera(a)skyweb.co.ke > Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:21:04 > To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital Villages - Edwin Onchari > > > Dear Dr.Ndemo, > > With due respect, I have read Edwin's emails and to me they sound more of a > cry > from a frustrated industry player seeking to understand why certain things > occur > the way they do. He may not necessarily be right in all his conclusions but > I > think it gives KICTB a chance to correct wrong perception or provide more > information (as Paul has)on areas that are not clear to some industry > players. > I would like to believe that such clarification will enable the industry to > move > ahead with one voice and understanding. > In my view, uninviting Edwin does not answer his queries. > I think he has a lot of good ideas for the industry. > Give him a chance. > > Gilda > > Quoting bitange(a)jambo.co.ke: > > > Robert, > > I have carefully read all of Edwin's posts on this list and I am sorry to > > state none is positive. I am asking you if we can uninvite him to next > > week's meeting. There is sufficient evidence that not much will happen if > we > > do not have a positive attitude. > > > > Edwin of course has a right to see me as a public servant but in this meet > I > > have invited more postivists and may be boring to him. Let me have your > > views sir. > > > > > > Ndemo. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sent from my BlackBerry® > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> > > Sender: kictanet-bounces+bitange=jambo.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:32:51 > > To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> > > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Update from Kenya ICT Board Bellagio, > > Italy Summit 2011 > > > > _______________________________________________ > > kictanet mailing list > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > > This message was sent to: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co..ke > > > > _______________________________________________ > > kictanet mailing list > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > > This message was sent to: godera(a)skyweb.co.ke > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/godera%40skyweb.co..ke > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------- > This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ > > ---------------------------------------------- > 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 mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/eonchari%40lynxbits.com

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Re: [kictanet] Digital Villages - Edwin Onchari
by eonchari＠lynxbits.com 30 Mar '11

30 Mar '11

Hi Collins, I agree with you, good ideas might be shot down just because they have been suggested by someone that is of "unlike" thinking Edwin ----- Original Message ----- From: arebacollins(a)gmail.comTo: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: 3/30/11 6:51 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital Villages - Edwin Onchari I have a compromise suggestion: Edwin and those of us with ideas , reservations and issues to raise a thread here and write them down. the questions, the suggestions, the complaints etc. Then if there is someone that can compile them and include them as attachments during the meeting so that content is also captured. I like the issues raised about the viability of the DVs with respect to repayment of the loans, i would like to hear that addressed but in an environment devoid of emotion. -----Original Message----- From: godera(a)skyweb.co.ke Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:21:04 To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital Villages - Edwin Onchari Dear Dr.Ndemo, With due respect, I have read Edwin's emails and to me they sound more of a cry from a frustrated industry player seeking to understand why certain things occur the way they do. He may not necessarily be right in all his conclusions but I think it gives KICTB a chance to correct wrong perception or provide more information (as Paul has)on areas that are not clear to some industry players. I would like to believe that such clarification will enable the industry to move ahead with one voice and understanding. In my view, uninviting Edwin does not answer his queries. I think he has a lot of good ideas for the industry. Give him a chance. Gilda Quoting bitange(a)jambo.co.ke: > Robert, > I have carefully read all of Edwin's posts on this list and I am sorry to > state none is positive. Â I am asking you if we can uninvite him to next > week's meeting. Â There is sufficient evidence that not much will happen if we > do not have a positive attitude. > > Edwin of course has a right to see me as a public servant but in this meet I > have invited more postivists and may be boring to him. Â Let me have your > views sir. > > > Ndemo. > > > > > > > > Sent from my BlackBerryÂ® > > -----Original Message----- > From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> > Sender: kictanet-bounces+bitange=jambo.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:32:51 > To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Update from Kenya ICT Board Bellagio, > Â Â Â Italy Summit 2011 > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: godera(a)skyweb.co.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/godera%40skyweb.co.ke > ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ ---------------------------------------------- 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@lists.kictanet.or..ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: arebacollins(a)gmail.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/arebacollins%40gmail.c… -- â€œThe twentieth century has been characterized by three developments of greatÂ politicalÂ importance: the growth of democracy, the growth of corporateÂ power, and the growth of corporate propaganda as a means of protecting corporateÂ powerÂ against democracyâ€ ~ Â Alex Carey ~ Tel No: 0x2af23696

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Re: [kictanet] Digital Villages - Edwin Onchari
by eonchari＠lynxbits.com 30 Mar '11

30 Mar '11

Hi Gilda, I was hopping to brainstorm on many such ideas like pushing to have in the next budget monies allotted to equip the Digital Villages as civic education access points. Model it and fund it in such a way that it is sustainable, etc Edwin ----- Original Message ----- From: godera(a)skyweb.co.keTo: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: 3/30/11 5:24 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital Villages - Edwin Onchari Dear Dr.Ndemo, With due respect, I have read Edwin's emails and to me they sound more of a cry from a frustrated industry player seeking to understand why certain things occur the way they do. He may not necessarily be right in all his conclusions but I think it gives KICTB a chance to correct wrong perception or provide more information (as Paul has)on areas that are not clear to some industry players. I would like to believe that such clarification will enable the industry to move ahead with one voice and understanding. In my view, uninviting Edwin does not answer his queries. I think he has a lot of good ideas for the industry. Give him a chance. Gilda Quoting bitange(a)jambo.co.ke: > Robert, > I have carefully read all of Edwin's posts on this list and I am sorry to > state none is positive. I am asking you if we can uninvite him to next > week's meeting. There is sufficient evidence that not much will happen if we > do not have a positive attitude. > > Edwin of course has a right to see me as a public servant but in this meet I > have invited more postivists and may be boring to him. Let me have your > views sir. > > > Ndemo. > > > > > > > > Sent from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> > Sender: kictanet-bounces+bitange=jambo.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:32:51 > To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Update from Kenya ICT Board Bellagio, > Italy Summit 2011 > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: godera(a)skyweb.co.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/godera%40skyweb.co.ke > ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/eonchari%40lynxbits.com

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Re: [kictanet] Digital Villages - Edwin Onchari
by eonchari＠lynxbits.com 30 Mar '11

30 Mar '11

Dan, What I have in mind (and we can expand on this) is a Citizen Support Services model that can work in the following ways: In the village and even most government offices in Nairobi, crucial government forms are always in short supply. why not explore ways of getting this crucial documents to the grassroots (DVs buying from the government press and photocopying them and sell at a small fee, download where applicable, etc for the citizens)charge a small standard fee for the DVs to perform some basic back office work, like data capture. Imagine the enormous amount of data lying at the county/district level. How this can be deployed can be explored bearing in mind that we still have silos in government- although from last year's egovt summit, there ought be a single platform for all agencies- we can tap into this.In the future, groom the DVs to perform other support services such as emergency response, surveys, etc for the county government and even the central government. The list can be as extensive and as innovative as we want it to be. I would like steer clear of negativity, but will not relent in asking questions where things are unclear or sound a voice of a concerned citizen where I feel things are not being done right. Edwin ----- Original Message ----- From: dan.kwach(a)gmail.comTo: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: 3/30/11 5:34 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital Villages - Edwin Onchari Edwin, Just a thought in relation to your stand.....It would be good to support noble ideas....the best we should do is probably share better ideas.... > Given this, I was to suggest (and I have stated this in my posts) that the > govt can provide a sizable source of business for the DVs using the BPO > model. - Just what tangible example do you have for this? As it is, this statement sounds so much of a vision and not what can be put on a table today.... > > At least now one thing is pretty clear, never ask GOK hard questions (not > even in 2011), else you are negative and unpatriotic. - I suggest we steer off this road, issue at hand should be a on the realization of the Digital Villages project besides other ICT business ventures such as can be found in the BPO Sector... On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 12:01 PM, <eonchari(a)lynxbits.com> wrote: > A 20 something year old from my local village in Kisii with little to nil > prior business experience signs up for the DV loan, and starts up the > business. The question they need to be asking themselves is- " how do I pay > back my loan"?...in other words, where is the business going to come from > and is it sustainable? > > Given this, I was to suggest (and I have stated this in my posts) that the > govt can provide a sizable source of business for the DVs using the BPO > model. > > At least now one thing is pretty clear, never ask GOK hard questions (not > even in 2011), else you are negative and unpatriotic. > > Edwin > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke > To: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com > Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Sent: 3/30/11 4:23 AM > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital Villages - Edwin Onchari > > Robert, > I have carefully read all of Edwin's posts on this list and I am sorry to > state none is positive. I am asking you if we can uninvite him to next > week's meeting. There is sufficient evidence that not much will happen if we > do not have a positive attitude. > > Edwin of course has a right to see me as a public servant but in this meet I > have invited more postivists and may be boring to him. Let me have your > views sir. > > > Ndemo. > > > > > > > > Sent from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> > Sender: kictanet-bounces+bitange=jambo.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:32:51 > To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Update from Kenya ICT Board Bellagio, > Italy Summit 2011 > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/eonchari%40lynxbits.com > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: dan.kwach(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/dan.kwach%40gmail.com > > _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/eonchari%40lynxbits.com

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Re: [kictanet] Digital Villages - Edwin Onchari
by eonchari＠lynxbits.com 30 Mar '11

30 Mar '11

A 20 something year old from my local village in Kisii with little to nil prior business experience signs up for the DV loan, and starts up the business. The question they need to be asking themselves is- " how do I pay back my loan"?...in other words, where is the business going to come from and is it sustainable? Given this, I was to suggest (and I have stated this in my posts) that the govt can provide a sizable source of business for the DVs using the BPO model. At least now one thing is pretty clear, never ask GOK hard questions (not even in 2011), else you are negative and unpatriotic. Edwin ----- Original Message ----- From: bitange(a)jambo.co.keTo: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: 3/30/11 4:23 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital Villages - Edwin Onchari Robert, I have carefully read all of Edwin's posts on this list and I am sorry to state none is positive. I am asking you if we can uninvite him to next week's meeting. There is sufficient evidence that not much will happen if we do not have a positive attitude. Edwin of course has a right to see me as a public servant but in this meet I have invited more postivists and may be boring to him. Let me have your views sir. Ndemo. Sent from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> Sender: kictanet-bounces+bitange=jambo.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:32:51 To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Update from Kenya ICT Board Bellagio, Italy Summit 2011 _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/eonchari%40lynxbits.com

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Re: [kictanet] Update from Kenya ICT Board Bellagio,
by eonchari＠lynxbits.com 30 Mar '11

30 Mar '11

Robert, I have raised similar sentiments before (with the McKinsey (sp) study approach- I am yet to get clarifications) but this has been seen as unpatriotic and having a post-Kanu hangover. Not to take anything away from the accomplishments of Seven Seas and KenCall, but are these firms 100% representative of the industry? Was it too difficult/expensive to collect the views of other players in the industry to capture the true feel of what is happening? Edwin ----- Original Message ----- From: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.ukTo: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: 3/30/11 1:32 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Update from Kenya ICT Board Bellagio, Paul, Sorry for having to pour cold water on this initiative but as a tourist destination and being that we are trying to sell the countries capabilities would it not have been more productive and cost effective to have had the session in country? If this session was held here and we shipped in the 20 experts we would have been able to include 100 Kenyans in the discussion and therefore have a more balanced result from the activity. In addition the experts would have been able to get an actual feel of the issues in the country for example by calling some of the local customers service departments and be able to give a more in-touch response. Just being the devils advocate here but from the report synopsis there is nothing new in the results all this issues have been raised repeatedly over the past couple of years. Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 From: Paul Kukubo To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Sent: Tue, 29 March, 2011 19:17:22 Subject: [kictanet] Update from Kenya ICT Board Bellagio, Italy Summit 2011 Listers As my team finalizes the report from the 1st Kenya ICT Board Summit in Bellagio, Italy. We had invited a team of 20 odd people from all over the world to revalidation of our value proposition. The team comprised BPO analysts and marketers, silicon valley venture capitalists, Europe based Venture capitalist invested here, representative from World Bank, country strategist from Malaysia, International blue chip firm executives representatives. from Kenya we had 3 firms (Seven Seas technologies, and Kencall) and a members of academia. The Permanent Secretary Dr Bitange Ndemo was in attendance. I would like to highlight some of the key conclusions. We are already planning for Bellagio 2, next year same time. The statement of our value proposition now reads as follows: Kenya is a globally competitive ICT partner gifted with entrepreneurial spirit and able to translate emerging market needs and connect them with demanding multinationals. Through much debate, the panel concluded that we need to balance our emphasis on export based BPO, and call centre with support for Kenyan based entrepreunerially based ICT growth. Both are seen as complimentary in terms of job creation. Our value proposition is thus not just focussed on outsourcing but on overall ICT sector competitiveness. ICT is both a sector (firms that provide ICT) and an enabler of all sectors. We need to look at both in our strategy. Malaysia has done this quite nicely even quantifying the size and impact of both. Kenya has an opportunity to be perceived as a world leader in emerging market innovations: Safaricom MPESA and Mobile Money, USHAHIDI, Livestock Insurance (ILRI), Mastercard-Airtel Mobile Wallet product, to name a few. There are companies in Kenya that are now attracting international venture capital financing. Both BPO and call centre companies and non BPO tech firms. Once capital starts trickling into a sector, this is most promising. The global BPO sector is quite big and cannot be ignored. many countries are chasing the sector. Kenya's English language talent and skilled professionals provide us with strong credentials that must be leveraged. The Indian IT outsourcing sector and the Philippines call centre sector took years to grow and was led by the private sector. Government support came in much later. Kenya can learn and fastrack, and government support is important. Government services can catalyse the sector. Government and public sector spending on ICT is substantial across infrastructure, applications and services, project management and capacity. Indeed many Kenyan and international firms have benefited and grown from this. what is needed is an improved framework for technology and capacity transfer for the very large projects which have international contractors. rule of thumb is 1/3 consultancy, 1/3 project management, 1/3 technical delivery. As our software and systems firms develop, they will find that the technical bits are only part of a total package, that includes project management, business analysis marketing etc. Indeed some have made the leap quite nicely. Kenya ICT Board needs to continue to implement on the basis of supporting both export based services and exciting and growing the local entrepreneurs. More from us once the final report is concluded. 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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Local hosting - reiterated
by robert yawe 30 Mar '11

30 Mar '11

Hi Listers, Just felt that this is a topic that needs to be kept alive until we get some serious resolutions, it is one thing to scream about local content and another providing the enabling environment. We currently have no reliable application hosting and collection service providers I had thought that with the bashing by Safaricom of the incumbent ISPs they would have gone off to develop other areas, but from what is happening they might also be beaten to this by big green. It is time those claiming to run incubators for developers realise that without reliable and cost effective hosting and collocation facilities the tools they are providing shall remain theoretical. To a web developer hosting space is more critical than office space as their work place is virtual, so providing office space still leaves 60 - 80% of the recurrent project budget going to hosting and collocation. This is one of the times when I think we are justified in calling on KICT Board and the Ministry for Information to help. Today the average cost of collocation for a 2U rack space is US $ 400/- per month and a server costs about US 1,500/- which is the bear minimum for a redundant setup you require at least 6 U space, 2 servers and a firewall/switch. If there is someone out there who can provide the service for less and is connected to KIXP please stand and be counted. 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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Re: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies
by eonchari＠lynxbits.com 30 Mar '11

30 Mar '11

Hi Muriuki, Thanks for the update, could you kindly share the study if you happen to have access to it. As we keep debating this issues - I am tempted to wonder who comprises the members of the ICT board and what are their credentials/ experience, etc? Edwin ----- Original Message ----- From: mureithi(a)summitstrategies.co.keTo: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: 3/30/11 3:15 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies Hi Edwin Last year Sept/Oct , IBM Corporate Service Corps – a CSR arm of IBM - carried out in-depth studies on Digital villages and confirmed the huge opportunity to transform and empower the rural communities through BPO/ITES. One team specifically focusing on BPO/ITES laid out a strategy to exploit the opportunity . Government provides the greatest opportunity to drive sustainability for the digital villages. The team also identified corporates in the capital city as well as rural based enterprises to compliment the government business. Already low lying fruits exist to be tapped by digital villages with minimal effort apart from a firm decision and commitment to tap it The other two teams focused on a frameworks to empower the digital village entrepreneur and an overarching national strategy for digital villages . The findings present intervention points for actors and areas of synergy cheers Muriuki Mureithi What could i be losing with all the gaining ? Bob Buford US Author From: kictanet-bounces+mureithi=summitstrategies.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+mureithi=summitstrategies.co.ke@lists.kictanet..or.ke] On Behalf Of eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Sent: 29 March 2011 20:42 To: mureithi(a)summitstrategies.co.ke Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Subject: Re: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies Matunda, The main reason why we have very little domestic outsourcing is because of lack of marketing/sensitization on the advantages of outsourcing. Financial firms for example have sighted information insecurity as the top reason why they are not outsourcing. Bank A fears that once it has outsourced some of it's "non-core" but critical processes, their competition will get access to this information and use it to put them out of business (which is where industry standards and ethics ought to come in) The government has to a large extent been focused on large projects that it tenders out; where majority of the local firms get locked out. As a preempt to an upcoming meeting next week with Dr. Ndemo; I will be suggesting mechanisms of leveraging Digital Villages for government outsourcing. Government has the ability to stake at least 50% of the domestic outsourcing market and in turn create employment for tens of thousands for our youth. Edwin ----- Original Message ----- From: mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com To: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: 3/29/11 12:58 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies Gilda and all on the list, We are looking for case studies across the world, Kenya included; and of countries like India, Philippines, Egypt, South Africa and many others (e.g. in South America) that have on the outsourcing "map" for a fair amount of time. South Africa is of key interest to us. On Onchari's comments, we would be interested to know why (in the case of Kenya) there is little in domestic outsourcing. What's it that deters potential outsources (e.g. government, financial institutions, etc.) from outsourcing? On an aside, I once mentioned the subject to a group of Bank HR types and they reacted almost in disbelief that such could happen. I wonder whether that's one of the impediments? From: "godera(a)skyweb.co.ke" To: Matunda Nyanchama Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Sent: Tue, March 29, 2011 5:43:02 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies Matunda, I would say that given the "age" of the industry, there is probably no study that has been done per se on domestic outsourcing. However, there are various organisations you can talk to and collect some useful information. For instance, some of the local Call Centres and BPOs are doing local work. How about talking to them and hearing them out and possibly talking to their clients too? Kencall, Horizon,the former Kentech Data (I think they changed name to Techno something- sorry,I am not sure of the full name,)not to mention the many who provide other services such as Payroll etc. Maybe you could be the first to gather such information into one document.... All the best Gilda Quoting Matunda Nyanchama <mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com>: > Friends, > > I am looking for studies (especially of success stories) of domestic ICT > outsourcing. If anyone has pointers, please share. > > Many thanks. > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama@aganoconsulting..com > Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: > okiambe > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Be prepared to face ICT Security failures & know how to respond when they > happen! > > Call: +1-888-587-1150 or info(a)aganoconsulting.com > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > "A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. > On > my desk I have a workstationÃ¢â‚¬Â¦" - Anonymous > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain > confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). > Any > other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly > prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the > sender > immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any > > attachments, without making a copy. Thank you. ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/

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Re: [kictanet] Update from Kenya ICT Board Bellagio, Italy Summit 2011
by Wamuyu Gatheru 30 Mar '11

30 Mar '11

Many thanks Paul. I hope a version of this including the value proposition is widely communicated - so that it starts to appear in media articles, govt speeches, govt Planning docs, Vision 2030 Communications. So the preparedness of the country, in this regard, becomes as widely known as plans for tourism and highways. Also, I assume, ICT board has goals to measure gains from this Bellagio strategising. Report these achievements, when you can, so that we know if any business was created as a result. regards, Wamuyu -- Soko ID Co. Ltd http://www.soko-id.co.ke/ Soko ID is an innovative company that supports public organisations and promotes the Kenyan heritage on the internet. Quoting Paul Kukubo <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke>: > Listers > > As my team finalizes the report from the 1st Kenya ICT Board Summit in > Bellagio, Italy. We had invited a team of 20 odd people from all over the > world to revalidation of our value proposition. The team comprised BPO > analysts and marketers, silicon valley venture capitalists, Europe based > Venture capitalist invested here, representative from World Bank, country > strategist from Malaysia, International blue chip firm executives > representatives. from Kenya we had 3 firms (Seven Seas technologies, and > Kencall) and a members of academia. The Permanent Secretary Dr Bitange Ndemo > was in attendance. > > I would like to highlight some of the key conclusions. We are already > planning for Bellagio 2, next year same time. > > > 1. The statement of our value proposition now reads as follows: *Kenya is > a globally competitive ICT partner gifted with entrepreneurial spirit and > able to translate emerging market needs and connect them with demanding > multinationals. *Through much debate, the panel concluded that we need to > balance our emphasis on export based BPO, and call centre with support for > Kenyan based entrepreunerially based ICT growth. Both are seen as > complimentary in terms of job creation. Our value proposition is thus not > just focussed on outsourcing but on overall ICT sector competitiveness. > 2. ICT is both a sector (firms that provide ICT) and an enabler of all > sectors. We need to look at both in our strategy. Malaysia has done this > quite nicely even quantifying the size and impact of both. > 3. Kenya has an opportunity to be perceived as a world leader in emerging > market innovations: Safaricom MPESA and Mobile Money, USHAHIDI, Livestock > Insurance (ILRI), Mastercard-Airtel Mobile Wallet product, to name a few. > 4. There are companies in Kenya that are now attracting international > venture capital financing. Both BPO and call centre companies and non BPO > tech firms. Once capital starts trickling into a sector, this is most > promising. > 5. The global BPO sector is quite big and cannot be ignored. many > countries are chasing the sector. Kenya's English language talent and > skilled professionals provide us with strong credentials that must be > leveraged. The Indian IT outsourcing sector and the Philippines call centre > sector took years to grow and was led by the private sector. Government > support came in much later. Kenya can learn and fastrack, and government > support is important. > 6. Government services can catalyse the sector. Government and public > sector spending on ICT is substantial across infrastructure, applications > and services, project management and capacity. Indeed many Kenyan and > international firms have benefited and grown from this. what is > needed is an > improved framework for technology and capacity transfer for the very large > projects which have international contractors. rule of thumb is 1/3 > consultancy, 1/3 project management, 1/3 technical delivery. As > our software > and systems firms develop, they will find that the technical bits are only > part of a total package, that includes project management, > business analysis > marketing etc. Indeed some have made the leap quite nicely. > 7. Kenya ICT Board needs to continue to implement on the basis of > supporting both export based services and exciting and growing the local > entrepreneurs. > > More from us once the final report is concluded. > > > 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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Re: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies
by eonchari＠lynxbits.com 30 Mar '11

30 Mar '11

Matunda, The main reason why we have very little domestic outsourcing is because of lack of marketing/sensitization on the advantages of outsourcing. Financial firms for example have sighted information insecurity as the top reason why they are not outsourcing. Bank A fears that once it has outsourced some of it's "non-core" but critical processes, their competition will get access to this information and use it to put them out of business (which is where industry standards and ethics ought to come in) The government has to a large extent been focused on large projects that it tenders out; where majority of the local firms get locked out. As a preempt to an upcoming meeting next week with Dr. Ndemo; I will be suggesting mechanisms of leveraging Digital Villages for government outsourcing. Government has the ability to stake at least 50% of the domestic outsourcing market and in turn create employment for tens of thousands for our youth. Edwin ----- Original Message ----- From: mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.comTo: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: 3/29/11 12:58 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies Gilda and all on the list, We are looking for case studies across the world, Kenya included; and of countries like India, Philippines, Egypt, South Africa and many others (e.g. in South America) that have on the outsourcing "map" for a fair amount of time. South Africa is of key interest to us. On Onchari's comments, we would be interested to know why (in the case of Kenya) there is little in domestic outsourcing. What's it that deters potential outsources (e.g. government, financial institutions, etc.) from outsourcing? On an aside, I once mentioned the subject to a group of Bank HR types and they reacted almost in disbelief that such could happen. I wonder whether that's one of the impediments? From: "godera(a)skyweb.co.ke" To: Matunda Nyanchama Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Sent: Tue, March 29, 2011 5:43:02 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies Matunda, I would say that given the "age" of the industry, there is probably no study that has been done per se on domestic outsourcing. However, there are various organisations you can talk to and collect some useful information. For instance, some of the local Call Centres and BPOs are doing local work. How about talking to them and hearing them out and possibly talking to their clients too? Kencall, Horizon,the former Kentech Data (I think they changed name to Techno something- sorry,I am not sure of the full name,)not to mention the many who provide other services such as Payroll etc. Maybe you could be the first to gather such information into one document.... All the best Gilda Quoting Matunda Nyanchama <mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com>: > Friends, > > I am looking for studies (especially of success stories) of domestic ICT > outsourcing. If anyone has pointers, please share. > > Many thanks. > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com > Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: > okiambe > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Be prepared to face ICT Security failures & know how to respond when they > happen! > > Call: +1-888-587-1150 or info(a)aganoconsulting.com > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > "A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. > On > my desk I have a workstationÃ¢â‚¬Â¦" - Anonymous > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain > confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). > Any > other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly > prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the > sender > immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any > > attachments, without making a copy. Thank you. ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/

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Re: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies
by eonchari＠lynxbits.com 30 Mar '11

30 Mar '11

Paul, There is no organization that is faultless; talking about what is not working and seeking a solution to it, is what brings in investors and keeps repeat business...and if I can borrow from a one Abraham Maslow "I have learned the novice can often see things that the expert overlooks. All that is necessary is not to be afraid of making mistakes, or of appearing naive". Just be more inclusive and seek input from the very Kenyans you are out to help! Edwin ----- Original Message ----- From: pkukubo(a)ict.go.keTo: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: 3/29/11 3:36 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies Edwin The reason the South Africa meeting did not take place end 2009 was that our South African counterparts were not ready and frankly, neither were we. The idea still makes sense and our thinking might be that we focus on getting entrepreneurs to meet with prospective business partners. Contrary to the view then, South Africa is not a spillover market from where we can get business that they are not able to service. But it offers a good location for partnerships that require leveraging on skill. We maintain close contact with the sector. If you have any new feedback please share. The Kenya ICT Board tracks seats within the BPO sector has on a regular basis as part of our reporting on performance contracting. In obtaining information, we maintain that Individual company contracts are not for public discussion unless of course the said company authorizes so I cannot tell you who does what. However everything that has been said is important and your qualitative comments on the sector and why local companies don't outsource is true. People don't outsource unless they see value. Period. For many companies locally, it is early days. And we must not give up educating. This is not an ICT issue. It is a business process issue. I can however tell you that every single time we advertise or put out a tender and someone wins it, i bet a job is created and a company grows. (I have kept this forum in the loop). Please help us to widen the interest by local firms in all manner of opportunities. There are plenty and no one should be deterred. International business is great and has high job creation potential but the factors are sometimes beyond our control. Even one media report can have an negative impact. Dare I say,even what you right here and how you say it can have an impact. Keep it progressive and you will be amazed. I had some investors in last week to visit very specific shortlisted firms. They came in during the week our university students were raising issues on the unfortunate death of their colleague. Because of the amount of preparatory work the investor had done and their local prospective firms had done, they were not deterred and did not read the mood wrongly. This is a change from a few years ago. They will be investing money in one or two other companies. When a s sector starts to attract international capital, that is exciting and proof enough. The hungry business types locally will always carry the day. We are making progress and keeping our eye on the prize. Kenya's ICT sector is attracting a lot of positive attention. Please be a part of this train. As ante Paul Kukubo. Sent from my iPad On 29 Mar 2011, at 21:00, eonchari(a)lynxbits.com wrote: Matunda, To site a recent example, we had an invitation from BPeSA and other BPO stakeholders in SA sometime in 2009/10. In the invitation, Kenyan players in the sector (including students) were was to visit South Africa to learn from them how and why they have been so successful. The concerned government agency did not obviously see the value in this and we missed this grand opportunity. There have been many of such lost opportunities and I honestly believe there is too much rhetoric and little to no action. Edwin ----- Original Message ----- From: mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.comTo: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: 3/29/11 1:31 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies Edwin, In the case of Kenya, I think the issues would be broader; it is the reason we are interested in success factors where this has happened. I imagine countries like the Philippines, India, South Africa, Egypt, etc can be good case studies; they coudl offer lessons for Kenya and others. Shukrani. From: "eonchari(a)lynxbits.com" To: mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Tue, March 29, 2011 4:19:40 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies Matunda, there is zero documentation on domestic outsourcing for a couple of reasons; i)companies that engage in domestic ICT projects are not active in BPO forums and (ii) the industry body which ought be able to provide such info has been frustrated over the years to a point of total ineffectiveness with little to no information from government agencies that have assumed this role. Edwin ----- Original Message ----- From: mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.comTo: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: 3/28/11 1:10 PM Subject: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies Friends, I am looking for studies (especially of success stories) of domestic ICT outsourcing. If anyone has pointers, please share. Many thanks. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.comAgano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be prepared to face ICT Security failures & know how to respond when they happen! Call: +1-888-587-1150 or info(a)aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk I have a workstationÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚Â¦" - Anonymous-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/pkukubo%40ict.go.ke

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Re: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies
by eonchari＠lynxbits.com 29 Mar '11

29 Mar '11

Matunda, To site a recent example, we had an invitation from BPeSA and other BPO stakeholders in SA sometime in 2009/10. In the invitation, Kenyan players in the sector (including students) were was to visit South Africa to learn from them how and why they have been so successful. The concerned government agency did not obviously see the value in this and we missed this grand opportunity. There have been many of such lost opportunities and I honestly believe there is too much rhetoric and little to no action. Edwin ----- Original Message ----- From: mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.comTo: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: 3/29/11 1:31 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies Edwin, In the case of Kenya, I think the issues would be broader; it is the reason we are interested in success factors where this has happened. I imagine countries like the Philippines, India, South Africa, Egypt, etc can be good case studies; they coudl offer lessons for Kenya and others. Shukrani. From: "eonchari(a)lynxbits.com" To: mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Tue, March 29, 2011 4:19:40 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies Matunda, there is zero documentation on domestic outsourcing for a couple of reasons; i)companies that engage in domestic ICT projects are not active in BPO forums and (ii) the industry body which ought be able to provide such info has been frustrated over the years to a point of total ineffectiveness with little to no information from government agencies that have assumed this role. Edwin ----- Original Message ----- From: mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.comTo: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: 3/28/11 1:10 PM Subject: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies Friends, I am looking for studies (especially of success stories) of domestic ICT outsourcing. If anyone has pointers, please share. Many thanks. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.comAgano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be prepared to face ICT Security failures & know how to respond when they happen! Call: +1-888-587-1150 or info(a)aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk I have a workstationÃ¢â‚¬Â¦" - Anonymous-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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People's article on CCK change of guard
by Grace Githaiga 29 Mar '11

29 Mar '11

Listers Just in case you missed this article. Rgds 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!

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Kenya's MNP
by Michael Ouma 29 Mar '11

29 Mar '11

Kenya's MNP: http://tinyurl.com/4ssdw8b Michael Ouma Journalist Kenya Tel:+254-725-537823 "Do not go where the path may lead, but go instead where there is no path and leave a trail," - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Re: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies
by eonchari＠lynxbits.com 29 Mar '11

29 Mar '11

Matunda, there is zero documentation on domestic outsourcing for a couple of reasons; i)companies that engage in domestic ICT projects are not active in BPO forums and (ii) the industry body which ought be able to provide such info has been frustrated over the years to a point of total ineffectiveness with little to no information from government agencies that have assumed this role. Edwin ----- Original Message ----- From: mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.comTo: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: 3/28/11 1:10 PM Subject: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies Friends, I am looking for studies (especially of success stories) of domestic ICT outsourcing. If anyone has pointers, please share. Many thanks. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.comAgano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be prepared to face ICT Security failures & know how to respond when they happen! Call: +1-888-587-1150 or info(a)aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk I have a workstationâ€¦" - Anonymous-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Domestic Outsourcing Studies
by Matunda Nyanchama 29 Mar '11

29 Mar '11

Friends, I am looking for studies (especially of success stories) of domestic ICT outsourcing. If anyone has pointers, please share. Many thanks. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be prepared to face ICT Security failures & know how to respond when they happen! Call: +1-888-587-1150 or info(a)aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk I have a workstation…" - Anonymous ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Re: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies
by eonchari＠lynxbits.com 29 Mar '11

29 Mar '11

To the best of my recollection, there was an effort by the standards and ethics committee of the then vibrant KBPOCCS to set up a code of ethics for the industry- this was a precursor to growing the industry. The guidelines were launched by the society with a public commitment (monetary) at the KICC graced by Dr. Ndemo ; where government was to support the society on a quarterly basis. This support was withdrawn without notice and many other initiatives such as marketing have been frustrated by the KICTB many times in the past. I honestly do not see any degree of unpatriotism to pointing this out. Edwin ----- Original Message ----- From: bitange(a)jambo.co.keTo: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: 3/29/11 5:16 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies It is unfortunate that one can make such disparaging statements against the Government. It the height of unpatriotism. Government has never frustrated any effort by anybody trying to organize local BPO sub-sector. I deal with so many people in the BPO associations and nobody has ever complained. Secondly you cannot force anyone to become a member of anything and certainly this is not a Government mandate. Matunda, there is a vibrant local BPO sub-sector mainly in insurane and Telcom sectors. Several organizations have outsourced their accounting operations. We have never classified this as back office or BPO. We have no statistics on this but in future we should be able to conduct some study since it is increasingly becoming important. Regards. Ndemo. Sent from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Sender: kictanet-bounces+bitange=jambo.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Date: 29 Mar 2011 08:19:40 To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> Cc: <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Domestic Outsourcing Studies _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: eonchari(a)lynxbits.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/eonchari%40lynxbits.com

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MNP Q & A
by Collins Areba 29 Mar '11

29 Mar '11

First, sorry for cross posting. I feel that two days to this and still information is at best, scanty. 1: Is there a website where detailed information on this is available? 2: Does it cover CDMA? 3: How are phones "locked to the provider" going to behave once someone moves? 4: What are the rates, limitations? etc... -- *“The twentieth century has been characterized by three developments of great political importance: the growth of democracy, the growth of corporate power, and the growth of corporate propaganda as a means of protecting corporate power against democracy”* ~ Alex Carey ~ Tel No: 0x2af23696

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Terms of Reference to develop a MIS for Government of Mozambique
by Victor Gathara 29 Mar '11

29 Mar '11

How's your Portuguese? Please find attached a ToR (in Portuguese) for a specialist to help the Government of Mozambique develop a management information system for their current social cash transfer programme. We are looking for CVs or individuals or expressions of interest from qualified companies to provide this support. I am happy to receive CVs or EoIs direct or the contact details for people you would recommend. Please do circulate to your networks. Victor UK aid: Changing lives, delivering results. Find out more at: www.dfid.gov.uk/aidreviews

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Re: [kictanet] STAKEHOLDERS COMMENTS ON IANA FUNCTIONS-my comments
by McTim 29 Mar '11

29 Mar '11

HI Adam, Too late indeed, but could be helpful for KENIC in summarising the discussion, the central theme of which seemed to be reflected by ALACs text, which may be useful to KENIC: "Currently the approval process by the DoC of the US Government in respect of requests of change of root zone records is hardly consistent with the above- mentioned goals. It may be suggested that the DoC’s approval process be eliminated including but not limited to ccTLD request of change process." BTW, attendance was disappointingly sparse, despite the many Kenyans who have taken leadership roles in Internet Governance in recent years. <sigh> -- Cheers, McTim "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route indicates how we get there." Jon Postel On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 10:30 AM, Adam Peake <ajp(a)glocom.ac.jp> wrote: > ICANN's At Large community, the group in ICANN expected to represent user > interests in all aspects of ICANN's work has written a statement covering > each of the six questions in the U.S. government's notice of inquiry: > > <https://community.icann.org/display/alacdocs/ALAC+Statement+on+the+US+Natio…> > > Apologies, this information is too late for this morning's meeting on the > IANA function, but hopefully useful. > > Best, > > Adam > > > > At 8:21 AM +0300 3/28/11, David Wambua wrote: >> >> McTim, >> >> Noted and thank you for your comments. >> >> Regards, >> ............................. >> David I. Wambua >> Ag. Chief Executive Officer, >> Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC), >> Box 1461 - 00606, Nairobi >> [E] david(a)kenic.or.ke >> [M] +254 733790073 >> [T] +254 20 2324686, 4450057/8 >> [F] 4450087 >> [W] www.kenic.or.ke >> >> >> >> >> dot KE for Every Name in Kenya! >> >> >> >> >> On Mar 26, 2011, at 5:04 PM, McTim wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> On Sat, Mar 26, 2011 at 4:42 PM, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >>> Wambua, >>> >>> I wont make it for the meeting but plse register my comment on the above >>> as follows: >>> >>> 1. No single government should have oversight powers over IANA >>> functions(core operational functions of the Internet). >>> >>> That's what the original White Paper said...it's just 20 years later >>> now. >>> >>> >>> NB: IANA functions are administrative, not operational. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> 2. It is therefore best that the US government relinquishes oversight >>> powers over the IANA function in a progressive manner i.e. by moving its >>> relationship with ICANN over IANA function from the current "Contractual" >>> agreement to a "Cooperation" agreement locally known as an MOA and >>> eventually an non-legal agreement sometimes known as an MoU >>> >>> that's what ICANN says too: >>> >>> >>> http://www.ntia.doc.gov/comments/110207099-1099-01/attachments/ACF2EF.pdf >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Cheers, >>> >>> McTim >>> "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A >>> route indicates how we get there." Jon Postel >>> >>> -- >>> This message has been scanned for viruses and >>> dangerous content by KeNIC MailScanner, and is >>> believed to be clean. >>> >>> Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC). >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> This message was sent to: david(a)kenic.or.ke >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/david%40kenic.or.ke >> >> >> -- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by KeNIC MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. >> >> Kenya Network Information Center (KENIC) >> >> McTim, >> >> Noted and thank you for your comments. >> >> >> Regards, >> ............................. >> David I. Wambua >> Ag. Chief Executive Officer, >> Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC), >> Box 1461 - 00606, Nairobi >> [E] david<mailto:paul@kenic.or.ke>@kenic.or.ke >> [M] +254 733790073 >> [T] +254 20 2324686, 4450057/8 >> [F] 4450087 >> [W] <http://www.kenic.or.ke/>www.kenic.or.ke >> >> >> >> >> dot KE for Every Name in Kenya! >> >> >> >> >> On Mar 26, 2011, at 5:04 PM, McTim wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> On Sat, Mar 26, 2011 at 4:42 PM, Walubengo J >>> <<mailto:jwalu@yahoo.com>jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >>> >>> Wambua, >>> >>> I wont make it for the meeting but plse register my comment on the above >>> as follows: >>> >>> 1. No single government should have oversight powers over >>> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Assigned_Numbers_Authority>IANA >>> functions(core operational functions of the Internet). >>> >>> >>> That's what the original White Paper said...it's just 20 years later now. >>> >>> >>> NB: IANA functions are administrative, not operational. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> 2. It is therefore best that the US government relinquishes oversight >>> powers over the IANA function in a progressive manner i.e. by moving its >>> relationship with <http://www.icann.org/>ICANN over IANA function from the >>> current "Contractual" agreement to a "Cooperation" agreement locally known >>> as an <>MOA and eventually an non-legal agreement sometimes known as an >>> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorandum_of_understanding>MoU >>> >>> >>> that's what ICANN says too: >>> >>> >>> <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/comments/110207099-1099-01/attachments/ACF2EF.pdf>http://www.ntia.doc.gov/comments/110207099-1099-01/attachments/ACF2EF.pdf >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Cheers, >>> >>> McTim >>> "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route >>> indicates how we get there." Jon Postel >>> >>> -- >>> This message has been scanned for viruses and >>> dangerous content by <http://www.kenic.or.ke/> KeNIC MailScanner, and is >>> believed to be clean. >>> >>> Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC). >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> This message was sent to: david(a)kenic.or.ke >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/david%40kenic.or.ke >>> >> >> >> -- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by <http://www.kenic.or.ke/> KeNIC MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. >> >> Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC). >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: ajp(a)glocom.ac.jp >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ajp%40glocom.ac.jp > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: dogwallah(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/dogwallah%40gmail.com >

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Re: [kictanet] STAKEHOLDERS COMMENTS ON IANA FUNCTIONS-my comments
by Walubengo J 29 Mar '11

29 Mar '11

Wambua, I wont make it for the meeting but plse register my comment on the above as follows: 1. No single government should have oversight powers over IANA functions(core operational functions of the Internet). 2. It is therefore best that the US government relinquishes oversight powers over the IANA function in a progressive manner i.e. by moving its relationship with ICANN over IANA function from the current "Contractual" agreement to a "Cooperation" agreement locally known as an MOA and eventually an non-legal agreement sometimes known as an MoU walu. nb: these views are not exclusively mine but reflect the current international thinking by internet industry players. I find them agreeable and maybe the .KE government may wish to interrogate possibly adopt the same. --- On Fri, 3/25/11, David Wambua <david(a)kenic.or.ke> wrote: From: David Wambua <david(a)kenic.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] STAKEHOLDERS COMMENTS ON IANA FUNCTIONS-REMINDER To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Friday, March 25, 2011, 12:46 PM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by KeNIC MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC). This is to remind you about the IANA stakeholder meeting to be held on Tuesday, 29th March, 2011 at Afralti. Kindly confirm your attendance before noon on Monday, 28th Marc 2011, by sending an email to info(a)kenic.or.ke. Regards,.............................David I. Wambua Ag. Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC), Box 1461 - 00606, Nairobi [E] david(a)kenic.or.ke[M] +254 733790073 [T] +254 20 2324686, 4450057/8 [F] 4450087 [W] www.kenic.or.ke dot KE for Every Name in Kenya! On Mar 24, 2011, at 10:28 AM, David Wambua wrote: Dear All, September 30, 2011 marks the expiry of the contract between the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) that outlines the mandate and functions of IANA. NTIA is seeking public comments to enhance the performance of IANA functions in the development and award of a new IANA functions contract. ICANN currently performs IANA functions on behalf of the US government through a contract with NTIA which is approaching expiry. In this regard, KeNIC wishes to invite all interested parties to a breakfast meeting to collect and collate comments for submission to NTIA before 31st march, 2011. Venue: AfraLTI, Tsunami RoomDate: 29th March 2011Time: 7:30 am Kindly confirm your attendance before noon on Monday, 28th Marc 2011, by sending an email to info(a)kenic.or.ke. For more information, find attached a document from the Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Regards,.............................David I. Wambua Ag. Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC), Box 1461 - 00606, Nairobi [E] david(a)kenic.or.ke[M] +254 733790073 [T] +254 20 2324686, 4450057/8 [F] 4450087 [W] www.kenic.or.ke -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by KeNIC MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC). <PastedGraphic-1.tiff> dot KE for Every Name in Kenya! <Request for Comments_IANA.doc> _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: david(a)kenic.or.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/david%40kenic.or.ke -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: jwalu(a)yahoo.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com

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Update on the Wezesha laptop project
by Paul Kukubo ICT Board 28 Mar '11

28 Mar '11

Listers The Kenya ICT Board would like to announce that a total of 9,676 laptops have been purchased under the Wezesha laptop initiative. The Kenya ICT Board has commenced a project review exercise that is expected to take about 2- 3 weeks. This review will allow the Kenya ICT Board to make project changes during the second half of the initiative. Among other things this review is necessary to add features that will enable a friendlier interaction with the Wezesha portal (www.wezesha.co.ke) for students, University Coordinators and the retailers. The Government of Kenya under the Ministry of Information and Communications, with the Kenya ICT Board as the implementation agency, launched 'Wezesha'—a laptop ownership initiative for university students across Kenya. This initiative supports the attainment of Kenya's Vision 2030. Under ‘Wezesha' which means 'enable' in Kiswahili, university students in participating public and private universities and colleges will be eligible for a price rebate on the purchase of a laptop. The Wezesha initiative shall support the purchase of 15,667 laptops. The purpose An empowered student is better equipped to carry out research, complete assignments. In addition the laptop becomes a critical tool for entertainment and information. It is the hope of government that students will become ambassadors for greater digital literacy across their communities and in their homes across Kenya improved access. The government also hopes to achieve greater student innovation and entrepreneurship, with students collaborating to create and execute bankable business ideas. The Kenya ICT Board indicates satisfaction with the uptake of the laptops under this scheme and expects to achieve 100% sales by mid year when the project is completed. Indeed some universities exhausted their voucher allocations quite quickly. How the program works Students interested in receiving the discounted laptops are required to visit the Wezesha web portal, www.wezesha.co.ke. The web portal is designed to manage the Wezesha initiative from registration to purchase of the laptop. The steps are as follows; Step one: Student registers online according to the University attended and receives email notification upon successful registration. Step two: Appointed University coordinator verifies that the individual registered is a current university student and grants approval in the system. Once approved, formal notification and electronic voucher for laptop purchase is sent to student via email. Step three: Student logs back onto the Wezesha portal selects preferred laptop from one of the pre-qualified retailers. Step four: Student goes to retailer’s shop with printed voucher number and balance amount to redeem laptop. Student must present national and student ID. The student then pays for laptop, less the amount on the voucher. Step five: Student owns new laptop. Ends. Sent from my iPad

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Media council Draft bill 2010-the discussion captured
by james ratemo 28 Mar '11

28 Mar '11

Hi guys, incase ypu missed it have a look. Some of the conversations from this forum are include in the story. http://www.eastafricapress.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id… On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 12:00 AM, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com>wrote: > Dear Listers > > Today, we wrap up our debate on the Media Bill 2010. > > The last ten days have seen contributions on the various articles of the > Bill, concerns have been raised and recommendations made. A big thank you to > all who contributed and made this debate a success, and to those who read > the contributions. > > > > A full report will be available after the validation workshop (date to be > advised). In the meantime, here is a summary of issues. > > ** > > ** > > *A SUMMARY OF AGREED ISSUES AND ISSUES ON WHICH THERE WAS NO CONSENSES IN > THE PROPOSED MEDIA BILL 2010* > > ** > > *AGREED ISSUES/PROVISIONS* > > · MCK should be composed of diverse professionals and should > contain persons with a wide range of expertise** > > · There should be a minimum number of members in the MCK who are > drawn from the media** > > · There is need for the MCK to reflect gender parity > > · MCK members should prescribe to the leadership and integrity > principles stated in Chapter 6 of the constitution > > · The position of chair in the MCK should not be exclusive to > advocates as it will lead to exclusion of other professionals and should be > open to all members of the MCK** > > · The JSC should not be the body mandated with appointment of > members of the MCK as this is outside the mandate of the JSC as prescribed > by Article 172 of the Constitution > > · MCK should be independent from the government and the government > should not have a say in who is appointed to the MCK > > · The Bill does not provide for appointment of the Chair; the > chair should be elected by board members > > · Article 7&10 of the Bill are duplicates of each other and should > be merged > > · MCK members should only be appointed for a maximum of two terms > > · Voting should be done by secret ballot > > · MCK should not be barred from receiving funds from foreign > sources > > · The Chair of the Complaints Commission should not necessarily be > an advocate > > · The MCK should appoint the chair of the Complaints Commission > > · Complaints to the Complaints Commission should be judged against > an established code of conduct to be adopted by the MCK > > MCK’s Complaints Commission should consider looking at the > operations of the Communications Tribunal in the ICT sector which handles > the disputes and see what aspects can be borrowed. > > · 2/3 of members of MCK should vote to remove a member referred to > in Article 11(1)(c) and (e) of the bill Council members on this matter. > > · Link benefits of members to existing positions say in those of > other commissions in Articles 12 and 26 on remuneration. > > · In addition to producing an annual financial report, the Council > should produce an annual report of its activities (article 23). > > · The obligations in 36(1) be considered as part of a code of > conduct, through further consultations with stakeholders. > > · There is a contradiction between Clause 3 on Integrity and > Clause 7 on Confidentiality in the Code of Conduct > > · Clause 18 &19 of the Code of Conduct should reflect the > principles enshrined in the Children’s Act and Sexual Offences Act. > > · The MCK code of conduct should be a minimum standard to which > all media enterprises and journalists must subscribe to. > > * * > > *ISSUES ON WHICH THERE WAS NO CONSENSUS* > > · Is MCK best placed to perform the function of regulating media > professionals? > > · Will the proposed MCK enhance professionalism or merely curtail > freedom of expression? > > · Is there an overlap between the functions of MCK and BCAC? > > · Is there a need for both MCK and BCAC? > > · The definition of media and media enterprise does not > satisfactorily draw a distinction between the two > > · The definition of ‘journalist’ is unsatisfactory; should it > exclude bloggers and include reporters? > > · Consider Weblogs, social forums, as part of the new emerging > media 'ecosystem' rather than in isolation. > > · Should there be a minimum educational standard for journalists? > > · Registration of journalists should be discouraged as it impedes > freedom of expression > > · Accreditation of journalists is not necessary save for special > circumstances such as when there is a major media-worthy event as it impedes > freedom of expression > > · Should mass communication be the only qualification that would > make someone eligible to be a journalist? What about a degree in Social > Sciences? > > · Does the requirement that a member of the MCK should have a > distinguished career in the relevant fields enumerated in Section 7 lock out > the youth from positions in the Council? > > · How should decisions of the MCK be published? Should publication > in the gazette be mandatory? > > · Should the Complaints Commission’s decisions have the force of > High Court orders? > > · Does the giving of an apology as one of the MCK’s sanctions > infringe on the freedom of expression? > > · How will confidential sources (code of conduct) of information > be protected? > > · Should the MCK be the one charged with the mandate to set levies > and fees that it would require journalists, media enterprises to pay to it? > > · Is MCK able to enforce the Code of Conduct in such a way that > media houses comply, and ordinary journalists practice without fear of the > ownership? > > · Text for a transition clause. > > > > With 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! > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: jratemo(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jratemo%40gmail.com > > -- James Ratemo ICT reporter, The Standard Newspaper, P.O Box 49990-00100, Nairobi Cell Phone: 0724960649 OR 0731960649 Other Emaili-jratemo(a)standardmedia.co.ke or jratemo(a)gmail.com Website:www.ictcradle.com. Twitter accounts: kenyacurrent and jratemo Skype account:ratemoj Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? No one.

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Adelphi/Sql Programmer Needed contact yusmat@gmail.com
by Yusuf Tajbhai 28 Mar '11

28 Mar '11

On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 1:21 PM, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Media council Draft bill 2010-the discussion captured > (james ratemo) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:22:57 +0300 > From: james ratemo <jratemo(a)gmail.com> > To: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> > Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Subject: [kictanet] Media council Draft bill 2010-the discussion > captured > Message-ID: > <AANLkTikemH0OQo00YCP_x7RXhRSoAQbFCfL+dfQ9xyOa(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > Hi guys, incase ypu missed it have a look. Some of the conversations from > this forum are include in the story. > > > http://www.eastafricapress.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id… > > On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 12:00 AM, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com > >wrote: > > > Dear Listers > > > > Today, we wrap up our debate on the Media Bill 2010. > > > > The last ten days have seen contributions on the various articles of the > > Bill, concerns have been raised and recommendations made. A big thank you > to > > all who contributed and made this debate a success, and to those who read > > the contributions. > > > > > > > > A full report will be available after the validation workshop (date to > be > > advised). In the meantime, here is a summary of issues. > > > > ** > > > > ** > > > > *A SUMMARY OF AGREED ISSUES AND ISSUES ON WHICH THERE WAS NO CONSENSES IN > > THE PROPOSED MEDIA BILL 2010* > > > > ** > > > > *AGREED ISSUES/PROVISIONS* > > > > ? MCK should be composed of diverse professionals and should > > contain persons with a wide range of expertise** > > > > ? There should be a minimum number of members in the MCK who are > > drawn from the media** > > > > ? There is need for the MCK to reflect gender parity > > > > ? MCK members should prescribe to the leadership and integrity > > principles stated in Chapter 6 of the constitution > > > > ? The position of chair in the MCK should not be exclusive to > > advocates as it will lead to exclusion of other professionals and should > be > > open to all members of the MCK** > > > > ? The JSC should not be the body mandated with appointment of > > members of the MCK as this is outside the mandate of the JSC as > prescribed > > by Article 172 of the Constitution > > > > ? MCK should be independent from the government and the > government > > should not have a say in who is appointed to the MCK > > > > ? The Bill does not provide for appointment of the Chair; the > > chair should be elected by board members > > > > ? Article 7&10 of the Bill are duplicates of each other and > should > > be merged > > > > ? MCK members should only be appointed for a maximum of two terms > > > > ? Voting should be done by secret ballot > > > > ? MCK should not be barred from receiving funds from foreign > > sources > > > > ? The Chair of the Complaints Commission should not necessarily > be > > an advocate > > > > ? The MCK should appoint the chair of the Complaints Commission > > > > ? Complaints to the Complaints Commission should be judged > against > > an established code of conduct to be adopted by the MCK > > > > MCK?s Complaints Commission should consider looking at the > > operations of the Communications Tribunal in the ICT sector which handles > > the disputes and see what aspects can be borrowed. > > > > ? 2/3 of members of MCK should vote to remove a member referred > to > > in Article 11(1)(c) and (e) of the bill Council members on this matter. > > > > ? Link benefits of members to existing positions say in those of > > other commissions in Articles 12 and 26 on remuneration. > > > > ? In addition to producing an annual financial report, the > Council > > should produce an annual report of its activities (article 23). > > > > ? The obligations in 36(1) be considered as part of a code of > > conduct, through further consultations with stakeholders. > > > > ? There is a contradiction between Clause 3 on Integrity and > > Clause 7 on Confidentiality in the Code of Conduct > > > > ? Clause 18 &19 of the Code of Conduct should reflect the > > principles enshrined in the Children?s Act and Sexual Offences Act. > > > > ? The MCK code of conduct should be a minimum standard to which > > all media enterprises and journalists must subscribe to. > > > > * * > > > > *ISSUES ON WHICH THERE WAS NO CONSENSUS* > > > > ? Is MCK best placed to perform the function of regulating media > > professionals? > > > > ? Will the proposed MCK enhance professionalism or merely curtail > > freedom of expression? > > > > ? Is there an overlap between the functions of MCK and BCAC? > > > > ? Is there a need for both MCK and BCAC? > > > > ? The definition of media and media enterprise does not > > satisfactorily draw a distinction between the two > > > > ? The definition of ?journalist? is unsatisfactory; should it > > exclude bloggers and include reporters? > > > > ? Consider Weblogs, social forums, as part of the new emerging > > media 'ecosystem' rather than in isolation. > > > > ? Should there be a minimum educational standard for journalists? > > > > ? Registration of journalists should be discouraged as it impedes > > freedom of expression > > > > ? Accreditation of journalists is not necessary save for special > > circumstances such as when there is a major media-worthy event as it > impedes > > freedom of expression > > > > ? Should mass communication be the only qualification that would > > make someone eligible to be a journalist? What about a degree in Social > > Sciences? > > > > ? Does the requirement that a member of the MCK should have a > > distinguished career in the relevant fields enumerated in Section 7 lock > out > > the youth from positions in the Council? > > > > ? How should decisions of the MCK be published? Should > publication > > in the gazette be mandatory? > > > > ? Should the Complaints Commission?s decisions have the force of > > High Court orders? > > > > ? Does the giving of an apology as one of the MCK?s sanctions > > infringe on the freedom of expression? > > > > ? How will confidential sources (code of conduct) of information > > be protected? > > > > ? Should the MCK be the one charged with the mandate to set > levies > > and fees that it would require journalists, media enterprises to pay to > it? > > > > ? Is MCK able to enforce the Code of Conduct in such a way that > > media houses comply, and ordinary journalists practice without fear of > the > > ownership? > > > > ? Text for a transition clause. > > > > > > > > With 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. 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Rationale behind proposed CCK change of guard?
by Francis Hook 27 Mar '11

27 Mar '11

In today's Business Daily is the story about the looming exit of Charles Njoroge from CCK. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate+News/Change+of+guard+looms+at+… Looking at CCK's Mandate (http://www.cck.go.ke/about/what_we_do.html) and thinking of some aspects of that story (e.g. his appraisal score) and also looking at recent positive developments (anti-competition, lower tariffs, MNP, converged licences, etc), when reviewing Mr Njoroge's tenure vis a vis that mandate, what is the rationale behind his proposed removal? I understand we cannot all be privy to the details of his appraisal but perhaps it merits some open discussion, more so when looking ahead and trying to read the tea leaves in terms of possible revisions/amendment of various sector regulations. --- Francis Hook +254 733 504561

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Where is Kenya
by robert yawe 25 Mar '11

25 Mar '11

Hi, Where is Kenya on the social media realm? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_social_networking_websites 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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STAKEHOLDERS COMMENTS ON IANA FUNCTIONS
by David Wambua 25 Mar '11

25 Mar '11

Dear All, September 30, 2011 marks the expiry of the contract between the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) that outlines the mandate and functions of IANA. NTIA is seeking public comments to enhance the performance of IANA functions in the development and award of a new IANA functions contract. ICANN currently performs IANA functions on behalf of the US government through a contract with NTIA which is approaching expiry. In this regard, KeNIC wishes to invite all interested parties to a breakfast meeting to collect and collate comments for submission to NTIA before 31st march, 2011. Venue: AfraLTI, Tsunami Room Date: 29th March 2011 Time: 7:30 am Kindly confirm your attendance before 5.00 pm on Friday, 25th March 2011, by sending an email to info(a)kenic.or.ke. For more information, find attached a document from the Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Regards, ............................. David I. Wambua Ag. Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC), Box 1461 - 00606, Nairobi [E] david(a)kenic.or.ke [M] +254 733790073 [T] +254 20 2324686, 4450057/8 [F] 4450087 [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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Ndemo's vindication
by robert yawe 25 Mar '11

25 Mar '11

Dr. Ndemo has a pet project of getting form form of digital device into the hands of the student, the link below sounds like his vindication. http://www.good.is/post/would-a-laptop-for-every-student-help-in-maine-it-c… We might need a slight tweak as also indicated in the article the target age is 12-16. Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Re: [kictanet] SIM card registration status
by kris njoroge 25 Mar '11

25 Mar '11

Saw the same piece last night and was wondering the same, thought that it would be so easy to catch this guys, like once they leave the robbed Mpesa agent the agent makes a call and the transaction is reversed. They could get away with not getting caught but would not have the money so would deter them from doing it again. The sim registration process was all a hoodwink or a quick get rich scheme by someone, don't know how but think so. Why would they start something and then not enforce it? Maybe someone in the know could enlighten us all. Thought the days of mobile crime were long gone? -- * If the human brain were so simple that we could understand it, we would be so simple that we couldn't. - Emerson M. Pugh *

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Academic Sanity Restored
by robert yawe 25 Mar '11

25 Mar '11

Hi Listers, Finally the government has realised that is foolhardy to produce only graduates and the ministry of higher education has passed a directive that only 10% of institutions will offer graduates and 60% will offer diploma and higher diploma qualifications. Even though the standard for development is 1:10:100:1000 where for every graduate you produce, especially technical, you need to provide 10 high national diploma holders, 100 hundred national diploma holders and 1000 artisans. If we take the example of the ICT industry for us to fully exploit the skills of a single ICT graduate we need 10 programmers to fill in the code and 100 diploma/certificate (i.e. IMIS & ICDL) holders to support the application. Our current inverted pyramid has resulted in ICT graduates being relegated to coders or being retrained to handle activities that would have been best handled by a diploma holder. It was not too bad when it lasted as I was seeing the possibility of employing a graduate as the domestic technician come private tutor. Kudos to the ministry for finally waking up to the reality on the ground. Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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FW: Report: Africa Internet Entrepreneurs' Conference
by Albert Mucunguzi 24 Mar '11

24 Mar '11

Dear All, Please find report on the link below. http://www.pctechmagazine.com/news-a-blogs/news/389-report-africa-internet-… Regards, Albert MucunguziPC Tech Magazine,P. O. Box 32180,Kampala,UgandaEmail: ed(a)pctechmagazine.comWebsite: http://www.albertmucunguzi.com http://www.pctechmagazine.com

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Bob ups the corporate warfare strategy
by muriuki mureithi 24 Mar '11

24 Mar '11

Hi ------Restructuring presents a paradigm shift in the thinking and operations of both staff and business partners. Already, staff have been taken through the strategy, which Mr Collymore describes as a shift from the past to the present. "From output to outcomes, from value propositions to value conversations, from differentiated products to products that make a difference, from value chains to value cycles, from competitive advantage to constructive advantage," is how he sums up the new direction. --- Bob quoted by DN Smart company http://www.nation.co.ke/Features/smartcompany/Silver+lining+in+Safaricom+sha ke+up++/-/1226/1130072/-/dctddjz/-/index.html Where can I get some academic writing on these concepts and where applied? cheers Muriuki Mureithi Its only when you hitch yourself up to something bigger than yourself that you realise your true potential - barrack obama US President

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2011 IGF
by David Wambua 24 Mar '11

24 Mar '11

For those of you who were unable to open the attachment sent out earlier. Regards, ............................. David I. Wambua Ag. Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC), Box 1461 - 00606, Nairobi [E] david(a)kenic.or.ke [M] +254 733790073 [T] +254 20 2324686, 4450057/8 [F] 4450087 [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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Re: [kictanet] AfriNIC Public Policy Meeting 14-Dar June 2011
by Walubengo J 24 Mar '11

24 Mar '11

my bad - correct year is 2011. i seem to be stuck in 2010, which must have been a very good year ;-) walu. --- On Thu, 3/24/11, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: From: Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> Subject: Re: AfriNIC Public Policy Meeting 14-Dar June 2010 To: eThinkTankTz(a)yahoogroups.com, "KICTAnet KICTAnet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "I-Network Uganda" <i-network(a)dgroups.org> Date: Thursday, March 24, 2011, 4:09 PM apologies for cross-posting, AfriNIC is pleased to invite you to attend the AfriNIC-14 Public Policy Meeting and AfNOG-12 Workshop & Meeting which will be held in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania from 29 May to 10 June 2011. The joint meeting represents a platform where leading Internet industry presenters discuss the latest developments in global best practice for managing your Internet resources and how it affects the African region. Most importantly, the meetings are your opportunity to contribute to the policy development process. Read more @ http://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-14/ walu.

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2011 IGF
by David Wambua 24 Mar '11

24 Mar '11

Dear all, Please find the correct website details in the attachment. Regards, ............................. David I. Wambua Ag. Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC), Box 1461 - 00606, Nairobi [E] david(a)kenic.or.ke [M] +254 733790073 [T] +254 20 2324686, 4450057/8 [F] 4450087 [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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Re: [kictanet] AfriNIC Public Policy Meeting 14-Dar June 2010
by Walubengo J 24 Mar '11

24 Mar '11

apologies for cross-posting, AfriNIC is pleased to invite you to attend the AfriNIC-14 Public Policy Meeting and AfNOG-12 Workshop & Meeting which will be held in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania from 29 May to 10 June 2011. The joint meeting represents a platform where leading Internet industry presenters discuss the latest developments in global best practice for managing your Internet resources and how it affects the African region. Most importantly, the meetings are your opportunity to contribute to the policy development process. Read more @ http://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-14/ walu. --- On Wed, 3/23/11, DS <david.sawe(a)cats-net.com> wrote: From: DS <david.sawe(a)cats-net.com> Subject: [www.eThinkTankTz.org] Re: Hongera Mwanazuoni kwa Kuchaguliwa Mwenyekiti wa Chama cha Teknolojia To: eThinkTankTz(a)yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 7:45 PM It appears to be a dynamic and well-motivated team! My congratulations to everyone, and I wish all of you all the best! Cheers, DS. --- In eThinkTankTz(a)yahoogroups.com, Chambi Chachage <chambi78@...> wrote: > > Hongera sana kwa hili: > http://issamichuzi.blogspot.com/2011/03/profesa-kamuzora-ndiye-mwenyekiti-m…! > > > ------ > My mission is to acquire, produce and disseminate knowledge on and about > humanity as well as divinity, especially as it relates to Africa, in a > constructive and liberating manner to people wherever they may be. > > ------- > Address: P. O. Box 4460 Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania > Cellphone: + (255)(0)754771763/718953273 > Skype: chambi100 > Twitter: @Udadisi > Blog: http://udadisi.blogspot.com/ > Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wanazuoni/ > ------- > __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (2) Recent Activity: New Members 2 Visit Your Group Anyone who would like to join eThinkTankTz is welcome to do so by sending a blank email to: eThinkTankTz-subscribe(a)yahoogroups.com MARKETPLACE Find useful articles and helpful tips on living with Fibromyalgia. Visit the Fibromyalgia Zone today! Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on - Get the Yahoo! Toolbar now. Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . __,_._,___

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{Disarmed} 2011 IGF
by David Wambua 24 Mar '11

24 Mar '11

Dear Colleagues, We would like to inform you that registration is now open for the upcoming IGF 2011 which will take place in Nairobi - Kenya as follows: Date: 27th - 30th September 2011 Venue: United Nations, Gigiri, Nairobi. Registration, accommodation, and visa information is available at: http://www.igf.or.ke Regards, ............................. David I. Wambua Ag. Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC), Box 1461 - 00606, Nairobi [E] david(a)kenic.or.ke [M] +254 733790073 [T] +254 20 2324686, 4450057/8 [F] 4450087 [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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Re: [kictanet] SIM card registration status
by Sam Aguyo 24 Mar '11

24 Mar '11

Hi Chris, I watched it on NTV @9:00PM news Regards Sam --- On Thu, 3/24/11, Chris Kiagiri <ck(a)google.com> wrote: From: Chris Kiagiri <ck(a)google.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] SIM card registration status To: "Sam Aguyo" <saguyo(a)yahoo.com> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Thursday, March 24, 2011, 12:53 AM Junk Score: 1 out of 10 (below your Auto Allow threshold) | Approve sender | Block sender | Block domain

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SIM card registration status
by Sam Aguyo 24 Mar '11

24 Mar '11

I watched last night on TV an expose of how criminals rob MPESA and other traders in CBD. What i found interesting is that they transfer floats from the agents phones to their phones. This is something that has been happening and very recently. My wonder is, does it mean that the SIM registration was put on hold or some Mpesa agents do not adhere to set rules of demanding identification for every transaction. These people must be withdrawing the money anyway and whenever they do the transfer, their number is reflected. Could someone on the know highlight on this. I feel indeed horrified Sam

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High Cost of Internet Connectivity blamed on poor policy really?
by Barrack Otieno 24 Mar '11

24 Mar '11

http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000031766&cid=14&j=&m=&d= Someone tell me where we went wrong, are we changing the tune of the song? -- 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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Innovation week
by Pius Walela 23 Mar '11

23 Mar '11

Dear Listers, Preview : http://www.strathmore.edu/News.php?NewsID=502 For information on innovation week at Strathmore University. Its an open event. Pius W Walela Research Programs Cordinator Faculty of Information Technology Strathmore University Tel : +254 -020- 606155 Ext 2320 ________________________________ Strathmore University provides all-round education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for use by the recipient(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email and/or any files attached to it from your computer. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Strathmore University. The University accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages incurred, or suffered, resulting, or arising, from the use of this email and/or its attachments. The University warrants neither the integrity of the e-mail nor its freedom from errors, viruses, interception or any other form of interference. ............................................................................ Website: www.strathmore.edu

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Recall: Innovation week
by Pius Walela 23 Mar '11

23 Mar '11

Pius Walela would like to recall the message, "Innovation week". ________________________________ Strathmore University provides all-round education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for use by the recipient(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email and/or any files attached to it from your computer. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Strathmore University. The University accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages incurred, or suffered, resulting, or arising, from the use of this email and/or its attachments. The University warrants neither the integrity of the e-mail nor its freedom from errors, viruses, interception or any other form of interference. …………………………………………………………………. Website: www.strathmore.edu

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Innovation week
by Pius Walela 23 Mar '11

23 Mar '11

Dear Listers, Preview : http://www.strathmore.edu/News.php?NewsID=502 For information on innovation week at Strathmore University. Pius W Walela Research Programs Cordinator Faculty of Information Technology Strathmore University Tel : +254 -020- 606155 Ext 2320 ________________________________ Strathmore University provides all-round education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for use by the recipient(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email and/or any files attached to it from your computer. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Strathmore University. The University accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages incurred, or suffered, resulting, or arising, from the use of this email and/or its attachments. The University warrants neither the integrity of the e-mail nor its freedom from errors, viruses, interception or any other form of interference. ............................................................................ Website: www.strathmore.edu

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Re: [kictanet] Digital villages
by bitange＠jambo.co.ke 23 Mar '11

23 Mar '11

Yawe, Thank you for your proposal. We are Italy at the moment but we can arrange a joint meeting with the board to see how we can partner. Regards Ndemo. Sent from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:35:33 To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital villages Dr. Ndemo, Some of us on this list have experience in setting up and operating cyber cafes of which I am sure the Digital Villages are similar, any chance you could share with us some of the business proposals for our input. I would be more than willing to offer my experience to improve the business plan and execution and I am sure there are others here who would also be willing, CSR needs to go below the large corporates to all who can give back. This will be my contribution by going beyond rhetoric to offering solutions and adding actual value. We can treat them like MBA case study scenarios. Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 ________________________________ From: "bitange(a)jambo.co.ke" <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> To: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Tue, 15 March, 2011 19:19:41 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital villages Robert I have been informed that the applicants for DV loan facilities have given fairly good business plans and many of them are experienced cyber owners including some who are already supporting operators in money transfer and other businesses. We have informed family bank to pay special attention to experienced applicants while still maintaining world bank requirement. Ndemo. Sent from my BlackBerry® ________________________________ From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:05:23 +0000 (GMT) To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital villages Hi, It is unfortunate that this is too late but if the government was able to cancel the agreement with the WB for the Mombasa Road "over pass" project why can't we stop this one so as to make sure that the country gets the maximum return? Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 ________________________________ From: "bitange(a)jambo.co.ke" <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> To: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Mon, 14 March, 2011 20:36:18 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital villages Robert, Your proposal makes a lot more sense but it comes too late after we developed the structure with the WB. We sell this variant idea to the operators and also attempt to vary phase 2 of WB. Ndemo. Sent from my BlackBerry® ________________________________ From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:42:26 +0000 (GMT) To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital villages PS Ndemo, I just have one issue with how the whole DV and its aliases are being implemented and that is dealing with inexperienced people to set them up. My suggestion would be that to roll out faster and increase the likelihood of success we need to look at first empowering existing cyber and other business center operators as they already have the entrepreneurial spirit, are already meeting their basic needs and understand business. To bring in the youth we can implement an interesting approach that is being done in South Africa where those interested in getting funds to venture into a specific industry receive apprentice type training by being attached to an operating business. Part of the loan/grant is used to pay their salaries while they are attached (KEPSA & GOK have a similar project) the rest will then be given to them to actually start the business. Companies have realised that this is not creating competition but actually developing a franchise operator or a distributor. In the same way the existing cyber cafe operators after being empowered would then be required to take on the Youth who will receive practical experience before being let out to setup on their own. Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 ________________________________ From: "bitange(a)jambo.co.ke" <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Tue, 8 March, 2011 8:20:31 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital villages Cynicism and negativity will take us nowhere. Simply ask where these DVs are and you will be shown. Ndemo. > I am just wondering, is the digital villages, BPO and other grand > initiatives that have since stalled as a result of GOK is diverting funds > to > political initiatives instead? E.g. shuttle diplomacies! > > > > Best Regards, > > > > 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 warigia bowman > Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 3:47 PM > To: Edwin > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital villages > > > > Hi all, > > I did try to visit a digital visit in Sagana with little success. If the > PS > can kindly give me a clear list of digital villages, including location, a > contact person, and a cell phone, I would really like to visit as many as > possible and report back to you. If any Kenyan academic would like to > coauthor a paper on the same, I would enjoy that. Please contact me. . > > Sincerely, Warigia > > On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 12:30 PM, George Nyabuga <gnyabuga(a)uonbi.ac.ke> > wrote: > > In January 2007, the Nation published the story (below) indicating that > the government was in the process of setting up digital villages across > the country. What happened to these digital villages and plans? Dr Bitange > Ndemo, Paul Kokubo and others were reported to have been driving this > process. But as far as I know there are hardly any 'digital villages' in > the 210 constituencies. Empty promises? > > George > > > Story by JUSTUS ONDARI > Publication Date: 8/01/2007 > > Several communication firms will jointly set up hubs in villages around > the country, in project meant to close the huge gap in Internet access > between rural and urban areas. > In the first phase of the programme, Telkom Kenya, Kenya Data Network and > Popote Wireless will each establish digital villages in 54 constituencies > under an initiative that aims to cover the remaining 156 constituencies by > December this year. > The Government will subsidise broadband access for the villages under a > Sh670 million World Bank loan, that seeks to stimulate demand for > broadband uptake over a three year period. Entrepreneurs will get credit > through the Youth Fund to buy the locally assembled computers going for an > average of Sh25,000 a piece. The initiative, known as Rural Digital > Village "Marshall Plan", also aims to rope in mobile service providers, > Safaricom and Celtel Kenya. > The two have already agreed, in principal, to take part in the first phase > of the programme, said Mr Peter Kimacia, one of the coordinators of the > initiative. Mr Kimacia is the chief executive of ICTvillage.com, an > industry-driven Web site and business lobby that aims to make Kenya the > information and communication technology (ICT) hub of Africa. > "At the end of Phase Two of the initiative in December 2008, each of the > telecommunications service providers will have at least a digital village > in all the 210 constituencies in the country," he said. > He was speaking at the Nairobi Serena Hotel during the launch of the > initiative. > Launching the concept, Information and Communications permanent secretary, > Bitange Ndemo said each of the constituencies will have a digital centre, > two digital schools, and four digital kiosks within the next 100 days > under what he called a "Rapid Results Response". > A digital centre will have between 10 and 20 computers, while a digital > school will have five to 10 computers, and a digital kiosk one to five > computers. > Also present at the launch were Information and Communication Assistant > minister David Were and permanent secretaries David Nalo (Trade and > Industry), and Kinuthia Murugu (Youth Affairs). > The programme will be overseen by the newly appointed Kenya Information > and Communication Technology Board chaired by Ms Catherine Ngahu, and > managing director, Paul Kokubo of 3Mice Interactive Media Limited. > The villages will offer services like data collection, cyber cafes, > training and merchandising. 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Re: [kictanet] Orange hoodwinked on Telkom purchase (Odhiambo Washington)
by Matunda Nyanchama 23 Mar '11

23 Mar '11

I have heard the story that Orange and PCK are having a hard time transitioning into commercial enterprises; there are just too many managers from the monopoly era when job holders performance wasn't an issue; one just required political patronage. Competition, perhaps, along with a new culture brought in by new leadership may be the answer. One last point: leadership in the telecoms sector is wholly held by people born outside Kenya; I am wondering what we have been doing for the last 47 years. Is it that we don't have people that fit the bill or because the change in ownership? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be prepared to face ICT Security failures & know how to respond when they happen! Call: +1-888-587-1150 or info(a)aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk I have a workstation…" - Anonymous ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Refreshing - Fibre to Homes
by Edith Adera 23 Mar '11

23 Mar '11

Listers, It was refershing to watch "Who Owns Kenya" on Citizen TV on Sunday and learn that Jamii Telecom is rolling out fibre to the home as a major project. Does anyone know if these services are already being provided by Jamii or is this just a plan? Edith ________________ Edith Ofwona Adera Senior Program Specialist ICT4D Program and Climate Change & Water Program International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le développement international Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa Tel: +254202713160 | Fax/Téléc: +254202711063 | Skype: edithadera eadera(a)idrc.or.ke<mailto:eadera@idrc.or.ke> | www.idrc.ca<http://www.idrc.ca/> | www.crdi.ca<http://www.crdi.ca/> [https://email.idrc.or.ke/owa/attachment.ashx?id=RgAAAAANayfd3%2b2VQYZo%2flc…]

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dot KE
by [Brainiac] 23 Mar '11

23 Mar '11

This might have been mentioned in passing in this list, or in the other tech one, not entirely sure. Is there any plans to go on use .ke as a domain the same way top level domains are used? if not, who would i ask to get a domaine like li.ke ma.ke ta.ke ... etc. ps: i bet coca cola would pay a decent amount to have co.ke (to the detriment i guess of about 5000 companies :-) -- *“The twentieth century has been characterized by three developments of great political importance: the growth of democracy, the growth of corporate power, and the growth of corporate propaganda as a means of protecting corporate power against democracy”* ~ Alex Carey ~ Tel No: 0x2af23696

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Re: [kictanet] Progress Report Implementation Of The Mckinsey BPO/ITES STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS
by Edwin Onchari 23 Mar '11

23 Mar '11

Thanks Paul, look forwards to that Best Regards, From: paulkukubo(a)ict.go.ke [mailto:paulkukubo@ict.go.ke] Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 9:10 AM To: Edwin Onchari; 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' Cc: Paul Kukubo Subject: Re: [kictanet] Progress Report Implementation Of The Mckinsey BPO/ITES STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS Edwin/listers Great meeting in Italy. Will update this forum later this week. Yes, we did have a refreshed direction proposed coming after much debate. Regards Sent from my BlackBerryR smartphone provided by Airtel Kenya _____ From: "Edwin Onchari" <eonchari(a)lynxbits.com> Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:30:20 +0300 To: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions'<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Cc: 'Paul Kukubo'<pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Progress Report Implementation Of The Mckinsey BPO/ITES STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS Hello Paul, Hope that meeting in Italy went well and now we have a clear and coherent value proposition or should have one soon. Any progress on the promised response below? Best Regards, Edwin From: paulkukubo(a)ict.go.ke [mailto:paulkukubo@ict.go.ke] Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 11:54 AM To: Edwin Onchari; Paul Kukubo Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' Subject: Re: [kictanet] Progress Report Implementation Of The Mckinsey BPO/ITES STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS We shall actually be using Bellagio to recraft the direction. Sent from my BlackBerryR smartphone provided by Airtel Kenya _____ From: "Edwin Onchari" <eonchari(a)lynxbits.com> Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:46:22 +0300 To: 'Paul Kukubo'<pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions'<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Progress Report Implementation Of The Mckinsey BPO/ITES STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS Hello Paul, Thank you for the prompt response, and I look forward to getting clarifications on the study. On the Bellagio event, shall I assume that we now have a revised value proposition for Kenya for the sector, and if so, could you kindly share the same? I believe it is critical for industry players to align their organizations' strategies with the country's value proposition and where necessary offer input on the same. Also, will it be possible to have the deliberations transmitted to social media outlets for the stakeholders that will not be attending the event to follow the proceedings, and input? Best Regards, 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: Friday, March 11, 2011 6:32 AM To: Edwin Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Progress Report Implementation Of The Mckinsey BPO/ITES STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS Listers Edwin, thank you for your email. Will provide a comprehensive response later. Meanwh fiilend attached an update on the forthcoming Kenya ICT Board Value Proposition Summit to be held in Bellagio Italy next week which I have also written about severally. 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 On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 5:22 PM, Edwin Onchari <eonchari(a)lynxbits.com> wrote: Listers, For the benefit of those that closely follow the outsourcing sector goings on, this progress report was posted on the KICTB website. Access to such information minimizes unnecessary queries by the private sector to the concerned agencies and affords all stakeholders a standard script to read from. As I read this report and while 50% of 70% of the recommendations have been achieved, I feel that the following status points need further clarification: 1. Under the "Launch a go-to market campaign to bring investors" - from the 12 or so targeted international events in 2010, what are the success numbers? How many firms have expressed interest in investing/outsourcing to Kenya? Did they partner/expressed interest to partner with any firm in Kenya? Did they have contacts of these organizations in Kenya? Did Kenyan firms send have their profiles included in any marketing materials by the board at these events? 2. Prioritize large scale operators - Is this strategy working? How many operations that are under this threshold are successfully doing business in Kenya? Is the lack of 250 seat capacity operations as a result of lack of business, limited access to funding or lack of industry knowledge? 3. Government commitment to the industry - are the special economic zones extendable to foreign firms only or has this been applied to local firms that have onshore (Kenyan company outsourcing to a Kenyan firm) work? What is the criteria for special economic zone exemptions? Which agency is responsible for which licenses, exemptions, etc? 4. Improve the international perception of Kenya.as the country awaits for a NASSCOM type body to emerge - Does this report recommend then that the BPO/ITES working group assumes the role of the industry body? Does the board/ working group have guidelines for the industry? 5. Is the BPO syndicate committee in place? Who are the members and what are their roles? Best Regards, Edwin M Onchari 0720755951 eonchari(a)lynxbits.com _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/pkukubo%40ict.go.ke

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Re: [kictanet] Progress Report Implementation Of The Mckinsey BPO/ITES STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS
by Edwin Onchari 23 Mar '11

23 Mar '11

Hello Paul, Hope that meeting in Italy went well and now we have a clear and coherent value proposition or should have one soon. Any progress on the promised response below? Best Regards, Edwin From: paulkukubo(a)ict.go.ke [mailto:paulkukubo@ict.go.ke] Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 11:54 AM To: Edwin Onchari; Paul Kukubo Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' Subject: Re: [kictanet] Progress Report Implementation Of The Mckinsey BPO/ITES STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS We shall actually be using Bellagio to recraft the direction. Sent from my BlackBerryR smartphone provided by Airtel Kenya _____ From: "Edwin Onchari" <eonchari(a)lynxbits.com> Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:46:22 +0300 To: 'Paul Kukubo'<pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions'<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Progress Report Implementation Of The Mckinsey BPO/ITES STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS Hello Paul, Thank you for the prompt response, and I look forward to getting clarifications on the study. On the Bellagio event, shall I assume that we now have a revised value proposition for Kenya for the sector, and if so, could you kindly share the same? I believe it is critical for industry players to align their organizations' strategies with the country's value proposition and where necessary offer input on the same. Also, will it be possible to have the deliberations transmitted to social media outlets for the stakeholders that will not be attending the event to follow the proceedings, and input? Best Regards, 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: Friday, March 11, 2011 6:32 AM To: Edwin Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Progress Report Implementation Of The Mckinsey BPO/ITES STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS Listers Edwin, thank you for your email. Will provide a comprehensive response later. Meanwh fiilend attached an update on the forthcoming Kenya ICT Board Value Proposition Summit to be held in Bellagio Italy next week which I have also written about severally. 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 On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 5:22 PM, Edwin Onchari <eonchari(a)lynxbits.com> wrote: Listers, For the benefit of those that closely follow the outsourcing sector goings on, this progress report was posted on the KICTB website. Access to such information minimizes unnecessary queries by the private sector to the concerned agencies and affords all stakeholders a standard script to read from. As I read this report and while 50% of 70% of the recommendations have been achieved, I feel that the following status points need further clarification: 1. Under the "Launch a go-to market campaign to bring investors" - from the 12 or so targeted international events in 2010, what are the success numbers? How many firms have expressed interest in investing/outsourcing to Kenya? Did they partner/expressed interest to partner with any firm in Kenya? Did they have contacts of these organizations in Kenya? Did Kenyan firms send have their profiles included in any marketing materials by the board at these events? 2. Prioritize large scale operators - Is this strategy working? How many operations that are under this threshold are successfully doing business in Kenya? Is the lack of 250 seat capacity operations as a result of lack of business, limited access to funding or lack of industry knowledge? 3. Government commitment to the industry - are the special economic zones extendable to foreign firms only or has this been applied to local firms that have onshore (Kenyan company outsourcing to a Kenyan firm) work? What is the criteria for special economic zone exemptions? Which agency is responsible for which licenses, exemptions, etc? 4. Improve the international perception of Kenya.as the country awaits for a NASSCOM type body to emerge - Does this report recommend then that the BPO/ITES working group assumes the role of the industry body? Does the board/ working group have guidelines for the industry? 5. Is the BPO syndicate committee in place? Who are the members and what are their roles? Best Regards, Edwin M Onchari 0720755951 eonchari(a)lynxbits.com _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/pkukubo%40ict.go.ke

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Lands Office Automation
by robert yawe 22 Mar '11

22 Mar '11

Hi, I stand corrected but didn't KICT Board indicate that they had computerised the payment system at the ministry of lands? I am trying to get a mortgage and the staff at lands are insisting that I must produce proof of having paid land rent in the past. They indicate that they are not able to produce a statement, if this is so can we be explained to in detail exactly what was implemented at Lands. 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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Re: [kictanet] Refreshing - Fibre to Homes - Case Study MMU?
by Barrack Otieno 22 Mar '11

22 Mar '11

Thanks Bob for that insightfull write up i totally agree with your sentiments, i have noticed this is the strategy being deployed by Zuku, albeit the noise we have made as clients i would like to commend them for making an effort to deliver triple play services through the Fibre, i was a bit apprehensive about the termination as well considering the buildings where we are located were already 'cabled' and the management seemed adamant to allow the guys to overhaul the system in place, however they used Coaxial Cable for the last mile, i beleive this is the case in many other areas. I wonder whether it might be usefull for Edith to check with Multimedia University, i think they have a Campus Fibre network and some of the best engineers in town, Walu, any insights? Best Regards On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 10:46 AM, Edith Adera <eadera(a)idrc.or.ke> wrote: > Thanks Robert for this useful information. You posit that "DSL still > remains the ideal last mile solution even where triple play is to be > delivered". > > With the recent bad experiences of listers, which is the best DSL > provider in Kenya? > > I'm still searching! > > Edith > *________________ * > > *Edith Ofwona Adera * > > Senior Program Specialist > > ICT4D Program and Climate Change & Water Program > > International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le > développement international > > Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa > > Tel: +254202713160 | Fax/Téléc: +254202711063 | Skype: edithadera > > eadera(a)idrc.or.ke | www.idrc.ca | www.crdi.ca > > ------------------------------ > *From:* robert yawe [robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk] > *Sent:* 22 March 2011 08:21 > *To:* Edith Adera > > *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Refreshing - Fibre to Homes > > Hi Edith, > > The Jamii FTTH project is yet to be rolled out but on the same vein we > need to appreciate that FTTH is no longer the model of choice for delivery > of connectivity to the home due to the high cost of the termination > equipment and the process of repairing damaged fibre. > > It costs about 25,000/- to terminate a pair of fibre and since your > equipment in the home will most likely not have a fibre port you will > require to convert the light pulses to electrical signals that can be > delivered to your computers or set top boxes ethernet card. The cheap fibre > to Ethernet transceivers cost on average 15,000/-. > > Fibres high bandwidth capabilities and long runs are ideal for back-haul and > trunk applications, the last mile is still best served over copper due to > the ease of installation and maintenance. The bandwidth capabilities of > fibre optic cable will be underutilised in the home, DSL still remains the > ideal last mile solution even where triple play is to be delivered. > > As we develop more gated communities the safety of copper will be > increased therefore reducing the efforts of the providers to getting the > fibre to the gate. Also note that with fibre trying to implement voice > services such as intercom within a development will proof very expensive is > you will need to used SIP phones. With DSL the same cable delivering data > will be able to also delivery voice cost effectively. > > AccessKenya and the elk have been having an uphill task selling WiMax > equipment for 45,000/- and finally opted to supply the equipment for free. > In Runda where fibre has been widely buried the level of uptake is still > very low mainly due to the installation cost and resistance from home owners > to have their gardens dug up to lay the cable. > > As has been realised in the data centre copper still offers a better > solution to high-speed connectivity which explains why many switch > manufacturers have opted to slow development of higher speeds on their fibre > switches and instead are concentrating on increasing performance over > copper. > > > Robert Yawe > KAY System Technologies Ltd > Phoenix House, 6th Floor > P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 > Kenya > > Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Edith Adera <eadera(a)idrc.or.ke> > *To:* robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk > *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > *Sent:* Mon, 21 March, 2011 15:03:30 > *Subject:* [kictanet] Refreshing - Fibre to Homes > > Listers, > > It was refershing to watch "Who Owns Kenya" on Citizen TV on Sunday and > learn that Jamii Telecom is rolling out fibre to the home as a major > project. > > Does anyone know if these services are already being provided by Jamii or > is this just a plan? > > Edith > > *________________ * > > *Edith Ofwona Adera * > > Senior Program Specialist > > ICT4D Program and Climate Change & Water Program > > International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le > développement international > > Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa > > Tel: +254202713160 | Fax/Téléc: +254202711063 | Skype: edithadera > > eadera(a)idrc.or.ke | www.idrc.ca | www.crdi.ca > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmail… > > -- 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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Internet Economy - Is it really viable in Kenya
by Barrack Otieno 22 Mar '11

22 Mar '11

Listers, Interesting initiatives going on in this great republic with the ever diminishing quality of Internet services even with entry of fibre and considering that almost 60% of the economy is informal will we ever make it to the promised land? Who will rescue us.? -- 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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Update on Pasha Centres from Kenya ICT Board
by Paul Kukubo 22 Mar '11

22 Mar '11

Listers The Kenya ICT Board PASHA Project has now entered the selection and implementation stage for the first phase during which we anticipate to disburse 47 loans (one per county) to Pasha Entrepreneurs by mid 2011. At the close of the loan application on 25th February 2011, Family Bank received 689 applications out of a total of 800 inquiries that had been made. Most applications were submitted on the last day. The Kenya ICT Board has allowed close to a month for loan submissions from 24th January 2011 when the call for Applications was made. Applications received have been widespread across all counties. Important to note is that 25% of the applicants have been by women and we look forward to growing this in the future. We further note that business plans received from entrepreneurs who had previously participated in the nationwide Pasha business planning training offered by the KICTB tended to be very comprehensive. The Kenya ICT Board is working well with all network operators to ensure all centres have access to reliable internet connectivity and have the ability to offer citizens a suite of relevant and compelling services. Entrepreneurs will be able to offer services such as operator retail offers, e-learning, selling of accessories, faxing, internet access, etc, from within the PASHA centers. The Kenya ICT Board will conduct evaluations of the applications received on 11th of April 2011 and announce final successful loan applicants shortly thereafter. This is only the first phase of the Pasha Loan scheme; we eventually want to create a Pasha centre in every constituency, likely by end 2011. The Pasha project falls under the Kenya ICT Board’s digital inclusion pillar which aims to increase access to ICTs by citizens across Kenya. It complements the other Kenya ICT Board agenda to stimulate job and wealth creation in ICT through entrepreneurship. This in line with Kenya’ Vision 2030. ends 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 googletalk: pkukubo personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke personal twitter: @pkukubo facebook: facebook/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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Fw: [AfriNIC-rpd] Reminder: Call for fellowship application - 1day left!
by Walubengo J 21 Mar '11

21 Mar '11

this closes kesho. go for it those who can. walu. --- On Mon, 3/21/11, Diane Nuteau <diane(a)afrinic.net> wrote: From: Diane Nuteau <diane(a)afrinic.net> Subject: [AfriNIC-rpd] Reminder: Call for fellowship application - 1day left! To: rpd(a)afrinic.net Date: Monday, March 21, 2011, 7:00 PM Dear Colleagues, Only one more day left to submit your fellowship application! Please note that we will only consider applications sent until 00:00 UTC. The fellowship is reserved in priority for individuals representing small organisations, universities, and media who are actively involved in Internet operations and development or ICT policy in their countries and respective communities. The fellow is expected to positively and actively contribute to IP address management awareness in the AfriNIC service region. To qualify for the fellowship, you: * should be a resident of Africa; * must not necessarily be an AfriNIC member; * should be from a technical (IT, Computer Science) background; * have not benefited from previous AfriNIC fellowships; * are willing to report on how this fellowship has benefited you/your organisation/country. Upon selection of the fellows, AfriNIC will notify the selected fellows directly and allow the fellow 7 days to reply with an acceptance of the fellowship. Public announcement of the fellowship winners will be made after the acceptance by the winners. For further information regarding the fellowship process please click on the following link: http://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-14/index.php/the-meeting/fellowship-prog… Good luck and regards, The AfriNIC Meeting Team AfriNIC | 11th Floor ABC | Raffles Tower | Cybercity | Mauritius Tel: +230 403 5100 |Fax: +230 466 6758 ********************** http://www.afrinic.net/ _______________________________________________ rpd mailing list rpd(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/rpd

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UK firm recommends fresh talent to revamp Posta
by alice＠apc.org 21 Mar '11

21 Mar '11

http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate+News/UK+firm+recommends+fresh+… A UK consulting firm wants the Postal Corporation of Kenya to undergo a vigorous restructuring process aimed at getting on board a “younger, energetic talent” that can refine the agency to relevance in a competitive market. IBM Corporate Service Corps says in a report that PCK should also tap into new business opportunities such as offering government and banking agency services to boost its earnings. The firm said PCK should take advantage of its 700 outlets and partner with other government agencies to offer services such as motor vehicle registration, passport and personal identification numbers (PIN). The consulting firm was hired to find ways of making PCK competitive in the digital era. John Fredette of IBM said the corporation is in a position to bring banking services to a place people know and trust – their local Post office. “As PCK improves existing services and adds new offerings such as financial and government services – it will create improved access, speed and efficiency for Kenyan citizens – which will benefit the government as well,” Mr Fredette said. The report noted that one of the current challenges Kenyans are facing is accessing government services – with long processes and requirements for in-person transactions at public offices. PCK is facing stiff competition from Internet with statistics by Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) indicating that the number of letters sent by courier services in 2009 declined by 35.7 per cent from 113,781 letters during the previous quarter to 73,162 this quarter 2010. During the period under review the number of letters sent using postal services were recorded at 23 million down from 25 million letters posted the previous period. This represented a decline of 9.7 per cent. “This trend is indicative of the impact of increased penetration of Internet services on postal services,” read the report from CCK. Instant messaging, PDFs and e-mails as well as growth in Internet usage has reduced the need for letter writing, denting PCK revenue. Dwindling revenue To reverse its dwindling revenue, the report recommends that PCK has to consider establishing an executive level sales management team focused on new offerings, and implementing stricter accountability throughout organisation. The parastatal has a market share estimated at between 40 and 50 per cent yet it enjoyed monopoly status 13 years ago before the liberalisation of the telecoms and communication market in 1998.

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Re: [kictanet] [KICTAnet] An Open Letter to Zuku (Help me please!!!)
by Muchiri, Patricia 21 Mar '11

21 Mar '11

Good morning Edith, We have taken note and will endeavour to continue publizing this information. I request once again for individuals to lodge formal complaints to CCK. Your feedback is much appreciated. Regards, Patricia ________________________________ From: Edith Adera To: Muchiri, Patricia Cc: sabiya.bagha(a)ke.wananchi.com ; ida.aginga(a)ke.wananchi.com ; sharon.kisia(a)ke.wananchi.com ; support(a)ke.wananchi.com ; zukucanhelp(a)gmail.com ; felix.sechero(a)ke.wananchi.com ; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions ; ruth.muturi(a)ke.wananchi.com ; poonam.pitrola(a)ke.wananchi.com ; shelmith.njoki(a)ke.wananchi.com ; supportbb(a)zuku.co.ke ; samson.bonyi(a)ke.wananchi.com ; jimmy.mbotela(a)ke.wananchi.com ; Kirui, Liston; Ooro, Juma Sent: Sat Mar 19 00:48:11 2011 Subject: RE: [KICTAnet] An Open Letter to Zuku (Help me please!!!) Dear Patricia, Thanks for sharing this information - quite useful. You have your work cut out...much much more needs to be done for the common person to be aware of the complaints procedures and the results need to be published within the public domain including how complaints are being handled in all sub-sectors. It's not enough to have it tacked away on the website. Same applies to QoS performance info. The long string of complaints on the KICTANET list alone on ISP services is quite shocking, I can imagine if opened up to the public on all ICT services! It's the first I heard of chukua@hatua <mailto:chukua@hatua> , not sure about others. All the best! Edith ________________ Edith Ofwona Adera Senior Program Specialist ICT4D Program and Climate Change & Water Program International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le développement international Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa Tel: +254202713160 | Fax/Téléc: +254202711063 | Skype: edithadera eadera(a)idrc.or.ke | www.idrc.ca <http://www.idrc.ca/> | www.crdi.ca <http://www.crdi.ca/> ________________________________ From: Muchiri, Patricia [Muchiri(a)cck.go.ke] Sent: 17 March 2011 17:34 To: Edith Adera Cc: sabiya.bagha(a)ke.wananchi.com; ida.aginga(a)ke.wananchi.com; sharon.kisia(a)ke.wananchi.com; support(a)ke.wananchi.com; zukucanhelp(a)gmail.com; felix.sechero(a)ke.wananchi.com; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions; ruth.muturi(a)ke.wananchi.com; poonam.pitrola(a)ke.wananchi.com; shelmith.njoki(a)ke.wananchi.com; supportbb(a)zuku.co.ke; samson.bonyi(a)ke.wananchi.com; jimmy.mbotela(a)ke.wananchi.com; Kirui, Liston; Ooro, Juma Subject: RE: [KICTAnet] An Open Letter to Zuku (Help me please!!!) Good evening Edith , As earlier promised below is some information to an enquiry you had raised earlier. I hope indeed that this information will be useful .Please let me know if any further information is required. Issues raised: Does CCK have a consumer affairs department. The Commission has a fully fledged Consumer affairs department that handles amongst other responsibilities, consumer complaints. We can be reached on chukua@hatua or complaints @cck.go.ke or on tel no. 020-445 555, 0714 444 555, 0737 445 555 or fax no. 4242394. Can the Commission’s consumer complaint procedures be published? The Commission does indeed have a complaints handling procedure which is in the form of the Kenya Information and Communications (Dispute Resolution) Regulations, 2010. The said regulations have clear steps on how the Commission is expected to handle every complaint/dispute between a consumer and a service provider. The Kenya Information and Communications (Consumer Protection) Regulations, 2010, on the other hand outlines the rights and obligations consumers have as well as the obligations service providers have with regard to the services provided. Section 7 of these regulations also stipulate what service providers need to observe when dealing with the complaints raised by their customers as well as when customers may refer their complaints to the Commission or a third party (arbitrator –where such an arrangement exists). This procedure is as shown below. 7. Complaint handling procedures for licensees. (1) A licensee shall provide easily understood information about its complaint handling processes in various media and formats, including as specifically directed by the Commission from time to time. (2) A customer who wishes to lodge a complaint shall reduce the complaint in writing and lodge it within six months from the date of the incident that the complaint arises from. (3) A licensee shall acknowledge the receipt of a complaint filed with it. (4) A licensee shall where possible, advise a customer at the time of making the complaint on the expected action, timing for investigation and resolution of the complaint and in the event that the service provider regards the complaint as frivolous or vexatious, the consumer shall be informed accordingly. (5) A licensee shall resolve all complaints made by its customers within a reasonable time. (6) A licensee shall put in place a process to provide customer with sufficient information and the means to inquire on the progress of complaints and the processes may include complaint reference numbers or other identifiers in order to facilitate timely and accurate responses to subsequent inquiries by customers. (7) A licensee shall inform the customer of the outcome of the investigation of their complaint, and any decision of the licensee. (8) Where a customer is not satisfied with a decision made on a complaint, the licensee shall give the customer the option of pursuing an identified escalation process, where the decision may be examined by a suitably qualified person in the licensee’s organisation. (9) Where the consumer has already gone through the licensee’s escalation process and the complaint has not been resolved to the consumer’s satisfaction, the customer may refer the complaint to the Commission. (10) The complaint handling processes shall be provided free of charge. (11) Notwithstanding paragraph (10), where the investigation of the complaint requires the retrieval of records more than twelve months old or the retrieval results in any incremental expense or significant inconvenience to the licensee, a licensee may impose a reasonable charge for the complaint handling processes. (12) Any such charges shall be identified by the licensee, be agreed to by the customer and referred to the Commission before being imposed. (13) A licensee shall file, with the Commission, such information and statistics on all complaints reported, including those resolved and those outstanding, on a quarterly basis in the manner prescribed by the Commission from time to time. It will thus be noted that subsections (7) and (8) defines the exit conditions for consumers, upon which the Dispute Resolution regulations then kick in once the consumer has referred the matter to the Commission. The set of regulations detailing these procedures are available on CCK website for reference and are also contained in the downloadable Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998 document from the same website. With regard to publication of the complaints (dispute) resolution procedures, the Commission has been sharing this information with consumers through its outreach programs. Our contact information is also widely publicized. Please also note that data and statistics on complaints is available in the Commission’s annual report .Under the earlier regulations (The Kenya Communications Regulations, 2001) there was no provision for procedures on complaint handling. The Commission is in the process of embarking on the rollout of another phase of its Consumer education outreach program that will use various media platforms that will endeavour to share this information to the extent possible as well as continue exploiting various other channels to distribute brochures/flyers on the complaint handling procedures. Can QoS performance of all companies be made public? The Commission has recently begun the publication of quality of service performance information in accordance with The Kenya Information And Communications (Licensing And Quality Of Service) Regulations, 2010. It is important to note that this report was for mobile services only. The most recent report can be accessed from the link: http://www.cck.go.ke/consumers/other_info/quality_of_service.html <http://www.cck.go.ke/consumers/other_info/quality_of_service.html> . This is currently limited to being published once a year. Regards , Patricia Muchiri -Assistant Director Consumer Affairs Division Communications Commission of Kenya Tel: +254 20 4242412/413 Mobile: +254 722 836 959 Fax: +254 20 4242411 P.O Box 14448, Nairobi 00800 Nairobi KENYA Email: muchiri(a)cck.go.ke <mailto:muchiri@cck.go.ke> Website:http://www.cck.go.ke Disclaimer: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use by the individual(s) or entity to whom it is addressed to. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Additionally, if you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately by a reply e-mail. From: Edith Adera [mailto:eadera@idrc.or.ke] Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2011 2:23 PM To: Muchiri, Patricia Cc: sabiya.bagha(a)ke.wananchi.com; ida.aginga(a)ke.wananchi.com; sharon.kisia(a)ke.wananchi.com; support(a)ke.wananchi.com; zukucanhelp(a)gmail.com; felix.sechero(a)ke.wananchi.com; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions; ruth.muturi(a)ke.wananchi.com; poonam.pitrola(a)ke.wananchi.com; shelmith.njoki(a)ke.wananchi.com; supportbb(a)zuku.co.ke; samson.bonyi(a)ke.wananchi.com; jimmy.mbotela(a)ke.wananchi.com Subject: RE: [KICTAnet] An Open Letter to Zuku (Help me please!!!) Hi Patricia, My point is that it's best that complaint procedures are made publicly available to all Kenyans and sample cases of actions taken to build confidence (with enough advertising for everyone to know) - not every Kenyan has the priviledge of complaining on KICTANET and have action taken. In addition, we should have QoS performance of all companies published for consumers to make their choice. CCK needs to be more aggressive in adopting and implementing some of these best practices to protect consumers. Edith ________________ Edith Ofwona Adera Senior Program Specialist ICT4D Program and Climate Change & Water Program International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le développement international Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa Tel: +254202713160 | Fax/Téléc: +254202711063 | Skype: edithadera eadera(a)idrc.or.ke | www.idrc.ca <http://www.idrc.ca/> | www.crdi.ca <http://www.crdi.ca/> Error! Filename not specified. ________________________________ From: Muchiri, Patricia [Muchiri(a)cck.go.ke] Sent: 17 March 2011 13:30 To: Edith Adera Cc: sabiya.bagha(a)ke.wananchi.com; ida.aginga(a)ke.wananchi.com; sharon.kisia(a)ke.wananchi.com; support(a)ke.wananchi.com; zukucanhelp(a)gmail.com; felix.sechero(a)ke.wananchi.com; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions; ruth.muturi(a)ke.wananchi.com; poonam.pitrola(a)ke.wananchi.com; shelmith.njoki(a)ke.wananchi.com; supportbb(a)zuku.co.ke; samson.bonyi(a)ke.wananchi.com; jimmy.mbotela(a)ke.wananchi.com Subject: RE: [KICTAnet] An Open Letter to Zuku (Help me please!!!) Good afternoon Edith , My sincere apologies if there have been any specific consumer complaints that have not been addressed having been raised in the KICTAnet mailing list. More specifically I will coming back to you with a comprehensive response on your enquiry by close of business today. Apology for a late response. Regards, Patricia Muchiri -Assistant Director Consumer Affairs Division Communications Commission of Kenya Tel: +254 20 4242412/413 Mobile: +254 722 836 959 Fax: +254 20 4242411 P.O Box 14448, Nairobi 00800 Nairobi KENYA Email: muchiri(a)cck.go.ke <mailto:muchiri@cck.go.ke> Website:http://www.cck.go.ke Disclaimer: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use by the individual(s) or entity to whom it is addressed to. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Additionally, if you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately by a reply e-mail. From: kictanet-bounces+muchiri=cck.go.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+muchiri=cck.go.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Edith Adera Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 6:18 PM To: Muchiri, Patricia Cc: sabiya.bagha(a)ke.wananchi.com; ida.aginga(a)ke.wananchi.com; sharon.kisia(a)ke.wananchi.com; support(a)ke.wananchi.com; zukucanhelp(a)gmail.com; felix.sechero(a)ke.wananchi.com; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions; ruth.muturi(a)ke.wananchi.com; poonam.pitrola(a)ke.wananchi.com; shelmith.njoki(a)ke.wananchi.com; supportbb(a)zuku.co.ke; samson.bonyi(a)ke.wananchi.com; jimmy.mbotela(a)ke.wananchi.com Subject: Re: [kictanet] An Open Letter to Zuku (Help me please!!!) It's strange that CCK never responds to issues on KICTANET list except the other day I saw an email from Christopher. Does CCK have a consumer affairs department. Can complaint procedures be published? and QoS performance of all companies be made public? I was just about to sign up to Zuku after the feedback we got from listers on broadband! A consumer study we've just published points to serious complaints in the Internet market which are not being addressed. Edith ________________ Edith Ofwona Adera Senior Program Specialist ICT4D Program and Climate Change & Water Program International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le développement international Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa Tel: +254202713160 | Fax/Téléc: +254202711063 | Skype: edithadera eadera(a)idrc.or.ke | www.idrc.ca <http://www.idrc.ca/> | www.crdi.ca <http://www.crdi.ca/> Error! Filename not specified. ________________________________ From: kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.or.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.or.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Brian Ngure [brian(a)pixie.co.ke] Sent: 15 March 2011 01:43 To: Edith Adera Cc: sabiya.bagha(a)ke.wananchi.com; ida.aginga(a)ke.wananchi.com; support(a)ke.wananchi.com; zukucanhelp(a)gmail.com; felix.sechero(a)ke.wananchi.com; poonam.pitrola(a)ke.wananchi.com; ruth.muturi(a)ke.wananchi.com; sharon.kisia(a)ke.wananchi.com; shelmith.njoki(a)ke.wananchi.com; supportbb(a)zuku.co.ke; samson.bonyi(a)ke.wananchi.com; jimmy.mbotela(a)ke.wananchi.com; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] An Open Letter to Zuku (Help me please!!!) Hi, I would like to bring to attention the extremely poor service provided by Zuku. The quality of service has steadily declined. Emails to customer support are now totally ignored. When I subscribed to the "Turbo 8" bundle from Zuku, I was informed that the speed would be maintained at a minimum of 70% to 80% (approximately 5Mbps - 6Mbps). However, the down speed on my 8Mbps Turbo 8 fibre link is now 0.33Mbps. (This represents 3.75% of the speed that I am signed up for and is advertised by Zuku.) Is there a body that performs routine checks on quality of service? e.g. CCK? And if so, is there a specified procedure that one should follow? Also, if a complaint is filed, is it acted upon? Has anyone on this list filed a complaint and a solution has been found? I am at my wits end. I don't know what else to do. Below is a summary of some of the communication I have had with Zuku support since mid January. ---------------------- My Turbo 8 connection is has been experiencing slow speeds since Monday 24th January. I also lost the TV signal from 23rd January until 7th February. In one of the screenshots, you can see that packet loss on the first two hops is greater than 70%. A work order number was raised: 298106. In calls to support, I have been told: 1. That the problem is a node near my house in Lavington. 2. That the modem firmware is faulty. 3. That the modem is fine! 4. That the 8Mbps package is a shared bandwith, BUT SPEEDS OF 0.3Mbps to a maximum of 1.2Mbps on an 8 Mbps link? 5. That support teams would come on specifed days at specified times (They never bothered to show up or call!) 6. That there is an issue with the main line and the issue has been escalated to our maintenance team who are working to resolve the matter. 7. That the support technician who finally came to my house lied and said everything is ok even though my TV signal (which finally came back on its own) still was jerky and the internet speed was 1.2 Mbps Down and 0.8 Mbps Up. My maximum download was 80 - 100kbps download and an average of 40-60kbps. This is supposed to be an 8Mbps link. 8. That the wifi modem would have to be changed to one that does not have wireless and that this will resolve the current issue. 9. To purchase a router as the one that will be installed does not support wireless. (NOTE: The 8 Mbps package clearly states that wireless is part of the package so why should I have to buy one?) 10. That I will indeed be given a new Cable modem + wifi since I am still on Turbo 8. (February 16th) 11. That another technician will come over to check the internet and TV signal issue. 12. That the HD receiver and phone will be issued soon as they are in stock. (They have not been provided to date.) 13. That it was a mis-communication on the previous mail and that you need to change the modem but to one without the Wifi and that I should tell you if I have purchased the router for the wifi! (Again, the Turbo 8 package is advertised as coming with wifi) (February 17th) 14. That you are working on a resolution for this matter and shall get back to me shortly. (February 18th) I have noticed that packet loss on the link is very high (sometimes between 60% to 80%). I have sent emails with this information which has been totally ignored. I have also been told: 1. That the receiver supplied is an SD Receiver which will be upgraded to the HD Receiver. 2. No phone set was supplied but will be brought as they out of stock (apparently since November last year). 3. That they have just received the HD decoders and telephone which will be installed soon (I was told this on the 27th of January) once they have been integrated into our system. It's March 15th and guess what, I'm still waiting for a solution to these problems. We (Kenya) plan to be the ICT hub for East and Southern Africa, with all the plans in place for the ICT city (Malili). If this is a sample of things to come in regards to customer service and quality of service.... well I suppose you can guess what our potential audience will think of us (Kenya). Brian Ngure

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IDEOS offer -- NO STOCK AVAILABLE ?
by Mandhi Sehmi 21 Mar '11

21 Mar '11

Dear Listers, Went to redeem the ADVERTISED Ideos Phone from 2 Retail Shops in the morning after calling customer service to check which store had stocks & then I sent an SMS to redeem the same. I & M branch was still closed at 11AM in spite of calling and finding out that they open from 10-4 on Sundays. Anyhow, bounced again from Westgate since they only had SALABLE for CASH stock & no promotion item stocks!?(Though we are led to believe they are exactly the same products??) Left my name and contact there & am now just waiting for news? Furthermore have received 27 passwords for redemption of the phone since yesterday, so should I collect 27 phones K Thanks & All the best, Mandheer Singh Sehmi Client Relations & Business Development Computech Limited Kenya|Tanzania|Uganda|Rwanda|Southern Sudan| Description: Description: Description: http://www.mailme.ae/duwifi/dufooter.gif "Recycle - Reuse - Renew - Recover - Reduce - Reclaim - Realize - Responsibility - Respect" From: kictanet-bounces+mandhis=gmail.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+mandhis=gmail.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Safaricom Support Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 15:54 To: mandhis(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] problem inherent in how mobile money transactions aredone Hi Kindly advise them to forward the texts to '333' which is to our Mpesa Fraud team for further investigation. Regards Muchoki From: kictanet-bounces+support=safaricom.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+support=safaricom.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Francis.Hook(a)gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 3:38 PM To: Safaricom Support Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] problem inherent in how mobile money transactions aredone I have a colleague who received a rather suspect SMS that, at first glance seemed to advise of money rcvd from someone and a few minutes later someone called to say he had sent the money and error and has a crisis of sorts and would like the money sent back. I have seen this twice. Tricksters at work. When using mobile money I have always wondered about the privacy of such transactions since one is required to sign a sheet with details of the transactions - details which are clearly visible to everyone. I note both ZAP and Mpesa have such sheets. It would only take a keen eye to quickly pick out a number next to a high value, memorise it - under the pretext of doing a small transaction and then claim a victim within hours of the person depositing money into their account. I suppose unregistered mobile numbers must now be de-activated ASAP. Be on the look out. Note: All emails sent from Safaricom Limited are subject to Safaricom's Email Terms & Conditions. Please click <http://www.safaricom.co.ke/index.php?id=954> here to read the policy. _____ <http://www.safaricom.co.ke/fileadmin/signaturefiles/MpesaTip1.JPG>

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Orange hoodwinked on Telkom purchase
by robert yawe 21 Mar '11

21 Mar '11

Hi, I have just received an invoice in the post from Telkom/Orange totalling 952,000/- shillings for provision of a 512 kbps Kenstream (wired high-speed) connection that to the best of my knowledge I never applied. This invoices have been sent to us diligently for over 5 years yet the last time we had a data service from Telkom was in 2003 and it was an analogue tie line, which are what ISPs in those days used to provide leased line connections. The charge for the tie line was 1,500/- so how it got to 11,500/- and became a Kenstream service from the Kenline service only Telkom would know. If accounts like this one are what Orange had been presented with when they where valuing Telkom before the purchase then they definitely got a raw deal both from whoever did the due diligence and the seller. Yet what is shocking is that no one on the management of Orange has ever thought of doing a quick analysis of the number of active ports on their Kenstream switch against the accounts being billed. In addition what work do the credit and recovery department do as most of the previously postpaid services are now prepaid? The service is being charged at 11,600/- and has accumulated, auto charging can be a devil, to 952,000/- yet no manager as though it prudent to follow up on the issue. Doing a basic calculation of 952,000/11,600 it would mean that this account is over 6 years over due. Maybe I need to apply for the job of MD at Orange, as I await for an opening at Postal, because within 3 months I will have surpassed the current data connections by over 100% as from this invoicing fiasco it is clear that management are looking for funds to buy new switching equipment yet 60% or more of the current equipment is unutilised yet the records indicate otherwise. The same also applies for their internet bandwidth traffic which would explain why they give you twice the bandwidth and you end up with slower speeds. If anyone on this list has a contact at Orange please forward this post to them as we all know that they have a n even higher ivory tower than Safaricom's. The relevance of this posting is to help us understand why Orange does not seem to be making progress and most of this is because of technical people like ourselves who are not delivering, if I was to be appointed MD of telkom aka Orange today the first group to go home would be finance and IT. 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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New gTLDs time line and .XXX approval
by Dandjinou Pierre 19 Mar '11

19 Mar '11

ICANN 40 ended this morning; here are the main resolutions. Pierre D. ICANN 40: Board Sets New gTLDs Timeline; Approves .XXX Domain [image: Board Sets New gTLDs Timeline; Approves .XXX Domain]<http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-18mar11-en.htm> ICANN's Silicon Valley meeting, held at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco, concluded 18 March with the public meeting of its Board of Directors. The ICANN community handled a wide array of Internet policy issues, including: • ICANN's next public meeting will be held in Singapore, June 2011. • The Board intends to complete the process for final approval of the New gTLD implementation program at an extraordinary meeting of the ICANN Board to be held on Monday, 20 June 2011, at the ICANN public meeting in Singapore. • The Board endorsed all 27 of the recommendations made by the Accountability and Transparency Review Team, and requested ICANN Staff to prepare implementation plans. • The period for accepting public comments about the process for creating new GNSO constituencies was extended. • The Board supported entering into a Registry Agreement with ICM, approving .XXX as a new top-level domain. For details (and decisions on many other topics), refer to the board resolutions <http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-18mar11-en.htm>.at http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-18mar11-en.htm ------------------------------ -- Pierre Dandjinou Cotonou - 229 90 087784 / 66566610 Dakar 221 77 639 30 41 www.scg.bj skype : sagbo1953

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An Open Letter to Zuku (Help me please!!!)
by Brian Ngure 19 Mar '11

19 Mar '11

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Service Provider Slugfest - WAS Re: An Open Letter to Zuku
by Francis Hook 18 Mar '11

18 Mar '11

On 18 March 2011 17:22, Lizette Kraft <lfkraft(a)gmail.com> wrote: > If I may join the band wagon. I also have to say that Zuku customer service > is very poor and I also have noticed that my TV channels are so limited > where as I am supposed to have 50 channels!!!!!! It is pathetic and I am > hoping we can talk to the MD as this is way serious in terms of customer > service. The people of ZUKU need to answer to all our complaints and it > seems that the only way is direct to the MD. So can we get the phone number > so we can call + email address and we can also write. This is urgent and we > need to sort these complaints out. > > Thanks everyone for bring this up. I too thought I was the only one. > > Blessed weekend. > > Lizette > AGDEN > > On Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 4:32 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Fibre on Fire ! >> >> On Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 4:10 PM, Musya Michael <michael.musya(a)gmail.com >> > wrote: >> >>> Reading this leaves me wondering whether we have any reliable ISP in >>> the currently in the country.My worst experience was with KDN...The so >>> called BOX service. Six months now and no refund. Now will do an email to >>> CCK,thanks to this list. >>> >>> -- >>> Regards, >>> >>> Michael Musya, >>> >>> Afriregister Limited. >>> >>> I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. >>> Philippians 4:13 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> This message was sent to: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmail… >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> 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 >> >> This message was sent to: lfkraft(a)gmail.com >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/lfkraft%40gmail.com >> >> > > > -- > Lizette Kraft > P.O. Box 18488, 00500 > Nairobi, Kenya > Cell: 0722-800362 > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: francis.hook(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/francis.hook%40gmail.c… > > -- Francis Hook +254 733 504561

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Re: [kictanet] An Open Letter to Zuku
by Shah, SurajX 18 Mar '11

18 Mar '11

I was wondering whether this would be the right forum to complain about the pathetic standards of ZUKU and their even worse Customer Service, until I saw this thread. I subscribed to their internet services on 27th Jan 2011, and paid upfront for all the equipment and monthly charges. The team came to install and realized that the base station nearest to me on Lower Kabete Road was full so they told me it was not possible to offer me internet services. Any chance of a refund? Several phone calls, a visit to their most unprofessional Customer Service office at Apic Centre and emails later still no refund. Is it even legal for ZUKU to hold on to my money for nearly 7 weeks for a service they did not even carry out? On their TV cable service, since last year they have been dropping channels like CNN, Travel & Living etc on a daily basis WITHOUT ANY REPLACEMENT. Complaints to them results in the same monotonous answer: we will be bringing you new channels? When? It has been months! I paid for a year's subscription upfront in September 2010 based on what then seemed like a good variety of channels. Now 6 months later, if I had the chance I would ask for my money back! Again is it legal for ZUKU to go back on what they promised to air and charge customers money based on lies? Suraj Shah Corporate Affairs Manager Intel Corporation -----Original Message----- From: kictanet-bounces+surajx.shah=intel.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+surajx.shah=intel.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2011 9:21 AM To: Shah, SurajX Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 46, Issue 68 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: An Open Letter to Zuku (Help me please!!!) (Edith Adera) 2. Re: Digital villages (robert yawe) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:18:12 +0300 From: Edith Adera <eadera(a)idrc.or.ke> To: "brian(a)pixie.co.ke" <brian(a)pixie.co.ke> Cc: "sabiya.bagha(a)ke.wananchi.com" <sabiya.bagha(a)ke.wananchi.com>, "ida.aginga(a)ke.wananchi.com" <ida.aginga(a)ke.wananchi.com>, "sharon.kisia(a)ke.wananchi.com" <sharon.kisia(a)ke.wananchi.com>, "support(a)ke.wananchi.com" <support(a)ke.wananchi.com>, "zukucanhelp(a)gmail.com" <zukucanhelp(a)gmail.com>, "felix.sechero(a)ke.wananchi.com" <felix.sechero(a)ke.wananchi.com>, KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "ruth.muturi(a)ke.wananchi.com" <ruth.muturi(a)ke.wananchi.com>, "poonam.pitrola(a)ke.wananchi.com" <poonam.pitrola(a)ke.wananchi.com>, "shelmith.njoki(a)ke.wananchi.com" <shelmith.njoki(a)ke.wananchi.com>, "supportbb(a)zuku.co.ke" <supportbb(a)zuku.co.ke>, "samson.bonyi(a)ke.wananchi.com" <samson.bonyi(a)ke.wananchi.com>, "jimmy.mbotela(a)ke.wananchi.com" <jimmy.mbotela(a)ke.wananchi.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] An Open Letter to Zuku (Help me please!!!) Message-ID: <46563326FAEDB04F92FED3DB099C98BB35EEBA682E(a)esaroms07.ESARO.IDRC.ORG> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" It's strange that CCK never responds to issues on KICTANET list except the other day I saw an email from Christopher. Does CCK have a consumer affairs department. Can complaint procedures be published? and QoS performance of all companies be made public? I was just about to sign up to Zuku after the feedback we got from listers on broadband! A consumer study we've just published points to serious complaints in the Internet market which are not being addressed. Edith ________________ Edith Ofwona Adera Senior Program Specialist ICT4D Program and Climate Change & Water Program International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le d?veloppement international Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa Tel: +254202713160 | Fax/T?l?c: +254202711063 | Skype: edithadera eadera(a)idrc.or.ke<mailto:eadera@idrc.or.ke> | www.idrc.ca<http://www.idrc.ca/> | www.crdi.ca<http://www.crdi.ca/> ________________________________ From: kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.or.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.or.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Brian Ngure [brian(a)pixie.co.ke] Sent: 15 March 2011 01:43 To: Edith Adera Cc: sabiya.bagha(a)ke.wananchi.com; ida.aginga(a)ke.wananchi.com; support(a)ke.wananchi.com; zukucanhelp(a)gmail.com; felix.sechero(a)ke.wananchi.com; poonam.pitrola(a)ke.wananchi.com; ruth.muturi(a)ke.wananchi.com; sharon.kisia(a)ke.wananchi.com; shelmith.njoki(a)ke.wananchi.com; supportbb(a)zuku.co.ke; samson.bonyi(a)ke.wananchi.com; jimmy.mbotela(a)ke.wananchi.com; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] An Open Letter to Zuku (Help me please!!!) Hi, I would like to bring to attention the extremely poor service provided by Zuku. The quality of service has steadily declined. Emails to customer support are now totally ignored. When I subscribed to the "Turbo 8" bundle from Zuku, I was informed that the speed would be maintained at a minimum of 70% to 80% (approximately 5Mbps - 6Mbps). However, the down speed on my 8Mbps Turbo 8 fibre link is now 0.33Mbps. (This represents 3.75% of the speed that I am signed up for and is advertised by Zuku.) Is there a body that performs routine checks on quality of service? e.g. CCK? And if so, is there a specified procedure that one should follow? Also, if a complaint is filed, is it acted upon? Has anyone on this list filed a complaint and a solution has been found? I am at my wits end. I don't know what else to do. Below is a summary of some of the communication I have had with Zuku support since mid January. ---------------------- My Turbo 8 connection is has been experiencing slow speeds since Monday 24th January. I also lost the TV signal from 23rd January until 7th February. In one of the screenshots, you can see that packet loss on the first two hops is greater than 70%. A work order number was raised: 298106. In calls to support, I have been told: 1. That the problem is a node near my house in Lavington. 2. That the modem firmware is faulty. 3. That the modem is fine! 4. That the 8Mbps package is a shared bandwith, BUT SPEEDS OF 0.3Mbps to a maximum of 1.2Mbps on an 8 Mbps link? 5. That support teams would come on specifed days at specified times (They never bothered to show up or call!) 6. That there is an issue with the main line and the issue has been escalated to our maintenance team who are working to resolve the matter. 7. That the support technician who finally came to my house lied and said everything is ok even though my TV signal (which finally came back on its own) still was jerky and the internet speed was 1.2 Mbps Down and 0.8 Mbps Up. My maximum download was 80 - 100kbps download and an average of 40-60kbps. This is supposed to be an 8Mbps link. 8. That the wifi modem would have to be changed to one that does not have wireless and that this will resolve the current issue. 9. To purchase a router as the one that will be installed does not support wireless. (NOTE: The 8 Mbps package clearly states that wireless is part of the package so why should I have to buy one?) 10. That I will indeed be given a new Cable modem + wifi since I am still on Turbo 8. (February 16th) 11. That another technician will come over to check the internet and TV signal issue. 12. That the HD receiver and phone will be issued soon as they are in stock. (They have not been provided to date.) 13. That it was a mis-communication on the previous mail and that you need to change the modem but to one without the Wifi and that I should tell you if I have purchased the router for the wifi! (Again, the Turbo 8 package is advertised as coming with wifi) (February 17th) 14. That you are working on a resolution for this matter and shall get back to me shortly. (February 18th) I have noticed that packet loss on the link is very high (sometimes between 60% to 80%). I have sent emails with this information which has been totally ignored. I have also been told: 1. That the receiver supplied is an SD Receiver which will be upgraded to the HD Receiver. 2. No phone set was supplied but will be brought as they out of stock (apparently since November last year). 3. That they have just received the HD decoders and telephone which will be installed soon (I was told this on the 27th of January) once they have been integrated into our system. It's March 15th and guess what, I'm still waiting for a solution to these problems. We (Kenya) plan to be the ICT hub for East and Southern Africa, with all the plans in place for the ICT city (Malili). If this is a sample of things to come in regards to customer service and quality of service.... well I suppose you can guess what our potential audience will think of us (Kenya). Brian Ngure

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The Case for Information Security Management Systems ISO IEC 27001
by Barrack Otieno 18 Mar '11

18 Mar '11

Listers, I have been doing some research in the above mentioned area especially in ISO IEC 27001 and i am wondering whether there are any organisations locally implementing IS standards and whether it is worth the investment, do we need this standards as a country and as an industry? -- 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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Fw: CCK statement on status of Mobile Number Portability
by Walubengo J 17 Mar '11

17 Mar '11

--- On Thu, 3/17/11, Wambua, Christopher <Wambua(a)cck.go.ke> wrote: Subject: CCK statement on status of Mobile Number Portability To: "Walubengo J" <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> Date: Thursday, March 17, 2011, 1:18 PM Please share this with listers on KICTANET PRESS RELEASE 17th March 2011 NEWS EDITOR RE: STATUS OF MOBILE NUMBER PORTABILITY The attention of the Commission has been drawn by some media reports that appear to suggest that some mobile operators are not ready to implement Mobile Number Portability (MNP) by the set date of 1st April 2011. In view of the foregoing, the Commission wishes to state as follows: · The process of implementing MNP services in the country has been quite consultative and inclusive. Since inception of the project, the Commission has engaged mobile industry players in extensive consultations and discussions, which culminated in the signing of an agreement on 17th December 2010 in which all operators agreed to implement MNP by 1st April 2011. Subsequently, the Commission has been working closely with the mobile operators and the licensed porting service provider (i.e. M/s Porting Access Kenya) to ensure that the implementation process is on course. According to the latest signed reports of the technical meetings, all operators are ready to commence testing their MNP systems this week. · The mobile operators and M/s Porting Access Kenya have displayed utmost commitment and co-operation in implementing the service. Although the mobile operators may not be exactly at the same level of preparedness, the Commission is yet to receive any formal notification suggesting inability to implement MNP by the agreed date of 1st April 2011 from any of the licensed mobile service providers. · The Commission shall continue monitoring progress in respect to implementation of MNP and inform the public accordingly. Issued by: Charles J.K. Njoroge DIRECTOR-GENERAL

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Re: [kictanet] Digital villages
by robert yawe 17 Mar '11

17 Mar '11

Dr. Ndemo, Some of us on this list have experience in setting up and operating cyber cafes of which I am sure the Digital Villages are similar, any chance you could share with us some of the business proposals for our input. I would be more than willing to offer my experience to improve the business plan and execution and I am sure there are others here who would also be willing, CSR needs to go below the large corporates to all who can give back. This will be my contribution by going beyond rhetoric to offering solutions and adding actual value. We can treat them like MBA case study scenarios. Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 ________________________________ From: "bitange(a)jambo.co.ke" <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> To: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Tue, 15 March, 2011 19:19:41 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital villages Robert I have been informed that the applicants for DV loan facilities have given fairly good business plans and many of them are experienced cyber owners including some who are already supporting operators in money transfer and other businesses. We have informed family bank to pay special attention to experienced applicants while still maintaining world bank requirement. Ndemo. Sent from my BlackBerry® ________________________________ From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:05:23 +0000 (GMT) To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital villages Hi, It is unfortunate that this is too late but if the government was able to cancel the agreement with the WB for the Mombasa Road "over pass" project why can't we stop this one so as to make sure that the country gets the maximum return? Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 ________________________________ From: "bitange(a)jambo.co.ke" <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> To: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Mon, 14 March, 2011 20:36:18 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital villages Robert, Your proposal makes a lot more sense but it comes too late after we developed the structure with the WB. We sell this variant idea to the operators and also attempt to vary phase 2 of WB. Ndemo. Sent from my BlackBerry® ________________________________ From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:42:26 +0000 (GMT) To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital villages PS Ndemo, I just have one issue with how the whole DV and its aliases are being implemented and that is dealing with inexperienced people to set them up. My suggestion would be that to roll out faster and increase the likelihood of success we need to look at first empowering existing cyber and other business center operators as they already have the entrepreneurial spirit, are already meeting their basic needs and understand business. To bring in the youth we can implement an interesting approach that is being done in South Africa where those interested in getting funds to venture into a specific industry receive apprentice type training by being attached to an operating business. Part of the loan/grant is used to pay their salaries while they are attached (KEPSA & GOK have a similar project) the rest will then be given to them to actually start the business. Companies have realised that this is not creating competition but actually developing a franchise operator or a distributor. In the same way the existing cyber cafe operators after being empowered would then be required to take on the Youth who will receive practical experience before being let out to setup on their own. Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 ________________________________ From: "bitange(a)jambo.co.ke" <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Tue, 8 March, 2011 8:20:31 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital villages Cynicism and negativity will take us nowhere. Simply ask where these DVs are and you will be shown. Ndemo. > I am just wondering, is the digital villages, BPO and other grand > initiatives that have since stalled as a result of GOK is diverting funds > to > political initiatives instead? E.g. shuttle diplomacies! > > > > Best Regards, > > > > 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 warigia bowman > Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 3:47 PM > To: Edwin > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital villages > > > > Hi all, > > I did try to visit a digital visit in Sagana with little success. If the > PS > can kindly give me a clear list of digital villages, including location, a > contact person, and a cell phone, I would really like to visit as many as > possible and report back to you. If any Kenyan academic would like to > coauthor a paper on the same, I would enjoy that. Please contact me. . > > Sincerely, Warigia > > On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 12:30 PM, George Nyabuga <gnyabuga(a)uonbi.ac.ke> > wrote: > > In January 2007, the Nation published the story (below) indicating that > the government was in the process of setting up digital villages across > the country. What happened to these digital villages and plans? Dr Bitange > Ndemo, Paul Kokubo and others were reported to have been driving this > process. But as far as I know there are hardly any 'digital villages' in > the 210 constituencies. Empty promises? > > George > > > Story by JUSTUS ONDARI > Publication Date: 8/01/2007 > > Several communication firms will jointly set up hubs in villages around > the country, in project meant to close the huge gap in Internet access > between rural and urban areas. > In the first phase of the programme, Telkom Kenya, Kenya Data Network and > Popote Wireless will each establish digital villages in 54 constituencies > under an initiative that aims to cover the remaining 156 constituencies by > December this year. > The Government will subsidise broadband access for the villages under a > Sh670 million World Bank loan, that seeks to stimulate demand for > broadband uptake over a three year period. Entrepreneurs will get credit > through the Youth Fund to buy the locally assembled computers going for an > average of Sh25,000 a piece. The initiative, known as Rural Digital > Village "Marshall Plan", also aims to rope in mobile service providers, > Safaricom and Celtel Kenya. > The two have already agreed, in principal, to take part in the first phase > of the programme, said Mr Peter Kimacia, one of the coordinators of the > initiative. Mr Kimacia is the chief executive of ICTvillage.com, an > industry-driven Web site and business lobby that aims to make Kenya the > information and communication technology (ICT) hub of Africa. > "At the end of Phase Two of the initiative in December 2008, each of the > telecommunications service providers will have at least a digital village > in all the 210 constituencies in the country," he said. > He was speaking at the Nairobi Serena Hotel during the launch of the > initiative. > Launching the concept, Information and Communications permanent secretary, > Bitange Ndemo said each of the constituencies will have a digital centre, > two digital schools, and four digital kiosks within the next 100 days > under what he called a "Rapid Results Response". > A digital centre will have between 10 and 20 computers, while a digital > school will have five to 10 computers, and a digital kiosk one to five > computers. > Also present at the launch were Information and Communication Assistant > minister David Were and permanent secretaries David Nalo (Trade and > Industry), and Kinuthia Murugu (Youth Affairs). > The programme will be overseen by the newly appointed Kenya Information > and Communication Technology Board chaired by Ms Catherine Ngahu, and > managing director, Paul Kokubo of 3Mice Interactive Media Limited. > The villages will offer services like data collection, cyber cafes, > training and merchandising. Other services are business outsourcing, > franchising and bureau services. > > > > -- > Dr George Nyabuga > Associate Director > School of Journalism & Mass Communication > University of Nairobi > Education Building > Harry Thuku Road > PO Box 30197 - 00100 > Nairobi, Kenya > Tel: +254(0)20 318262 Fax: +254(0)20 2229168 > Mobile: +254 (0)72151 6573 > Email: gnyabuga(a)uonbi.ac.ke, gnyabuga(a)yahoo.co.uk > www.uonbi.ac.ke > > > > ----------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by > MailScanner, > and is believed to be clean. > > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS ISO CERTIFIED > > The University of Nairobi is committed to providing quality services to > all > its clients. 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problem inherent in how mobile money transactions are done
by Francis.Hook＠gmail.com 16 Mar '11

16 Mar '11

I have a colleague who received a rather suspect SMS that, at first glance seemed to advise of money rcvd from someone and a few minutes later someone called to say he had sent the money and error and has a crisis of sorts and would like the money sent back. I have seen this twice. Tricksters at work. When using mobile money I have always wondered about the privacy of such transactions since one is required to sign a sheet with details of the transactions - details which are clearly visible to everyone. I note both ZAP and Mpesa have such sheets. It would only take a keen eye to quickly pick out a number next to a high value, memorise it - under the pretext of doing a small transaction and then claim a victim within hours of the person depositing money into their account. I suppose unregistered mobile numbers must now be de-activated ASAP. Be on the look out.

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Draft report on ICCK BILL 2010
by k.k. ombati 16 Mar '11

16 Mar '11

Dear Listers, Please find the draft report on the ICCK Bill 2010 attached. kindly let me have your comments and suggestions.it is up for discussion from today (16th march 2011) up to Tuesday 22nd March 2011. Regards, Kerubo

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Invitation to the Africa Internet Entrepreneurs' Conference 2011
by Albert Mucunguzi 16 Mar '11

16 Mar '11

Dear All, The Africa Internet and Mobile Entrepreneurs' Conference, organized by PC Tech Magazine, is a one day conference that seeks to showcase the innovative use of new media – internet and mobiles – by entrepreneurs to address the socio-economic and development challenges in Africa. Research studies have discussed the impact of the new media for business and development as including new business models, access to new resources, markets and opportunities for collaboration, and novel approaches to sustaining livelihoods. However, these opportunities depends on the ‘capability to function’ – thus the ability of the African entrepreneur to go beyond access to new media and use associated functions and services which empower them in their individual ventures and contribute to sustaining their livelihoods. This capability to function starts from educating and training in the use of new media, and hence, the objective of this conference. Driven by the new media – Internet and mobile applications - the information economy has birthed a space for participation, access, expression and creativity. Concerning development in Africa, we ask, what is the impact of the new media on the African Entrepreneur? Entrepreneurs play a critical role in the starting and establishing small business opportunities in Africa. However, a number of newly-established ventures in developing economies fade out in the early stage of business, within 42 months. There are multi-prong challenges including access to information and new skills which contribute to this failure. These challenges stifle the contribution of African entrepreneurs to the society. This year's conference will bring together a blend of academics, practitioners and policy makers in the area of ICT for sustainable development and innovative mobile solutions for Africa. AFRIEC 2011 will encourage open minds, critical thinking, self-examination, creativity, and sharing ideas. We invite you to join us and look forward to welcoming you to the Africa Internet and Mobile Entrepreneurs' Conference 2011. Tickets are avaibable at UGX. 100,000/= for professionals and UGX. 50,000/= for students. The conference will take place at Hotel Africana, Friday 18th March, 2011 (full day). You can book your place by emailing afriec(a)pctechmagazine.com. The conference is sponsored by Orange Uganda, and SMS Media among others (you are also invited to sponsor). Regards, Albert MucunguziPC Tech Magazine,P. O. Box 32180,Kampala,UgandaEmail: ed(a)pctechmagazine.comWebsite: http://www.albertmucunguzi.com http://www.pctechmagazine.com 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 Click here 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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ICTs help in Linking Farmers to Markets
by Edith Adera 16 Mar '11

16 Mar '11

Listers, Just a quick note to share some research findings of work supported by IDRC in 6 African countries (Kenya, Benin, Ghana, Madagascar and Malawi) Some highlights of findings from the project (eAgriculture Research Network):- * Participation in ICT-based market information service projects strengthens farmer linkage to markets:- increases the share of agricultural production (crop and livestock) that is sold by about 14% implying that farmers that participate in such projects have greater participation in the market. It also increases the per-capita household use of productivity enhancing purchased inputs (seeds, fertilizer & pesticides) by 10-12%. * There is evidence that participation in ICT-based projects improves household food security: Increases per-capita agricultural income and reduces the extent of food insecurity (duration of food deficit) in a participating household. * Markets covered by ICT-based projects perform better:- they are characterized by lower price dispersion and lower transaction costs and are more integrated with other markets. * That the effect of the use of ICT-based tools (especially mobiles) by rural traders on transaction cost is nuanced. It reduces some of the components of transaction costs but not others (e.g. screening & renogotiation costs) suggesting that the nature of the market influence how use of such tools affect transaction costs. * Awareness of ICT-based market information service (MIS) projects are driven by farmer-specific factors - age (-ve), education/literacy, farming experience, membership in farmer organizations; infrastructural factors - access to electricity (-ve); asset endowment - land size, value of household non-land physical assets, value of livestock assets, household income; country-specific factors e.g. price controls and ban on maize export in Malawi distorted the market. * The environment (physical, socio-cultural, economic and legal) in which ICT-based projects are deployed and their design affect their outcomes i.e. performance and sustainability. Flexible and responsive designs improve the odds of success and sustainability of such projects. Overdependence on donor support and failure to plan for exit reduce the odd of success. Finally, in Kenya it was found that over 60% of mobile money transfer is used in the agriculture sector! Telecom operators in Sri Lanka have incorporated provision of "real-time" (within the hour) agricultural market information in their service offerings and have hired market scouts to collect information hourly (they charge consumers equivallent of ksh 30 per month for this information (good source of revenue) - we need these types of innovations in Kenya rather than price controls. Edith ________________ Edith Ofwona Adera Senior Program Specialist ICT4D Program and Climate Change & Water Program International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le développement international Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa Tel: +254202713160 | Fax/Téléc: +254202711063 | Skype: edithadera eadera(a)idrc.or.ke<mailto:eadera@idrc.or.ke> | www.idrc.ca<http://www.idrc.ca/> | www.crdi.ca<http://www.crdi.ca/> [https://email.idrc.or.ke/owa/attachment.ashx?id=RgAAAAANayfd3%2b2VQYZo%2flc…]

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Digital villages
by George Nyabuga 15 Mar '11

15 Mar '11

In January 2007, the Nation published the story (below) indicating that the government was in the process of setting up digital villages across the country. What happened to these digital villages and plans? Dr Bitange Ndemo, Paul Kokubo and others were reported to have been driving this process. But as far as I know there are hardly any 'digital villages' in the 210 constituencies. Empty promises? George Story by JUSTUS ONDARI Publication Date: 8/01/2007 Several communication firms will jointly set up hubs in villages around the country, in project meant to close the huge gap in Internet access between rural and urban areas. In the first phase of the programme, Telkom Kenya, Kenya Data Network and Popote Wireless will each establish digital villages in 54 constituencies under an initiative that aims to cover the remaining 156 constituencies by December this year. The Government will subsidise broadband access for the villages under a Sh670 million World Bank loan, that seeks to stimulate demand for broadband uptake over a three year period. Entrepreneurs will get credit through the Youth Fund to buy the locally assembled computers going for an average of Sh25,000 a piece. The initiative, known as Rural Digital Village Marshall Plan, also aims to rope in mobile service providers, Safaricom and Celtel Kenya. The two have already agreed, in principal, to take part in the first phase of the programme, said Mr Peter Kimacia, one of the coordinators of the initiative. Mr Kimacia is the chief executive of ICTvillage.com, an industry-driven Web site and business lobby that aims to make Kenya the information and communication technology (ICT) hub of Africa. At the end of Phase Two of the initiative in December 2008, each of the telecommunications service providers will have at least a digital village in all the 210 constituencies in the country, he said. He was speaking at the Nairobi Serena Hotel during the launch of the initiative. Launching the concept, Information and Communications permanent secretary, Bitange Ndemo said each of the constituencies will have a digital centre, two digital schools, and four digital kiosks within the next 100 days under what he called a Rapid Results Response. A digital centre will have between 10 and 20 computers, while a digital school will have five to 10 computers, and a digital kiosk one to five computers. Also present at the launch were Information and Communication Assistant minister David Were and permanent secretaries David Nalo (Trade and Industry), and Kinuthia Murugu (Youth Affairs). The programme will be overseen by the newly appointed Kenya Information and Communication Technology Board chaired by Ms Catherine Ngahu, and managing director, Paul Kokubo of 3Mice Interactive Media Limited. The villages will offer services like data collection, cyber cafes, training and merchandising. Other services are business outsourcing, franchising and bureau services. -- Dr George Nyabuga Associate Director School of Journalism & Mass Communication University of Nairobi Education Building Harry Thuku Road PO Box 30197 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254(0)20 318262 Fax: +254(0)20 2229168 Mobile: +254 (0)72151 6573 Email: gnyabuga(a)uonbi.ac.ke, gnyabuga(a)yahoo.co.uk www.uonbi.ac.ke ----------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS ISO CERTIFIED The University of Nairobi is committed to providing quality services to all its clients. The University will monitor and review its quality performance from time to time through an effective implementation of the Quality Management System based on ISO 9001:2008 standard. University of Nairobi Website: http://www.uonbi.ac.ke/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Number portability
by Andrea Bohnstedt 15 Mar '11

15 Mar '11

Hey all, I had tried to find out about this a while ago: Once number portability is introduced, how do subscribers know that they are making off-net calls? Have the mobile operators made any provisions? Does CCK require operators to provide some sort of signal? Or would Dr Ndemo be able to answer? Thanks, Andrea -- 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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Registration
by n_macharia＠yahoo.co.uk 15 Mar '11

15 Mar '11

Register and add geffiam(a)gmail.com for circulation. He presents a resourceful group of Software developers. Regards Sent from my BlackBerry®

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ORGANIZED GROUPS COUNTY CONSULTATIONS IN NAIROBI KICC ON 21 MARCH 2011
by Eric Aligula 15 Mar '11

15 Mar '11

Colleagues Good morning! The Task Force on Devolved Government will be holding Consultation meetings with stakeholders on the 21st of March 2011 at the KICC. Could KICTANET be available on that date to be consulted and make their views known? Kind regards Eric Aligula Magolo, PhD Programmes Coordinator & Ag. Head, Infrastructure and Economic Services Division Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) P.O. Box 56445, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya Telephone: +254-20-2719933/4 Fax: +254-20-2719951 E-mail: jairah(a)kippra.or.ke <mailto:jairah@kippra.or.ke> URL: www.kippra.org <http://www.kippra.org/> Proudly Kenyan "In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility..........I welcome it." John F. Kennedy "To allow other people's assessment of you to determine your own self-assessment is a very big mistake" Columbia University President Lee Bollinger "Far better to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory, nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt "Ex Africa semper aliquid novi"

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Fwd: [Ngl-candidates] Applications now open - Next Generation Leaders eLearning programme “Shaping the Internet – History and Futures” (English and French)
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 14 Mar '11

14 Mar '11

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Gerard Ross <ross(a)isoc.org> Date: 2011/3/14 Subject: [Ngl-candidates] Applications now open - Next Generation Leaders eLearning programme “Shaping the Internet – History and Futures” (English and French) To: ngl-candidates(a)elists.isoc.org --------------------------------------------------------- Applications now open - Next Generation Leaders eLearning programme “Shaping the Internet – History and Futures” (English and French) --------------------------------------------------------- Applications are now open for the Internet Society’s Next Generation Leaders (NGL) eLearning programme “Shaping the Internet – History and Futures”. < http://www.diplomacy.edu/registration/Register.aspx?IDprogramme=5601a517-75… > The Internet Society is pleased to call for applications from talented individuals seeking to join the new generation of Internet leaders, who will address the critical technology, policy, business, and education challenges that lie ahead. Following the successful launch of the programme last year, in 2011 the Internet Society is offering concurrent classes in English and French. Both classes will start in the week of 16 May 2011. The course, “Shaping the Internet – History and Futures”, is delivered by the DiploFoundation through their eLearning platform and learning methodology and features weekly online discussions of the course materials, moderated by a tutor and an expert facilitator. The NGL programme is designed to advance the careers of individuals who have the potential to become local, regional, and international leaders within the Internet technology, policy, and governance communities. The curriculum empowers participants to share their particular expertise with colleagues while acquiring knowledge in areas outside of their specialties. Places in the eLearning course are strictly limited, so all applications will be subject to a thorough selection process. * The deadline for applications is 8 April 2011. * The Programme --------------- The programme offers 20-25 places in each class for professionals from diverse stakeholder backgrounds in the fields of Internet technology, governance, and policy. Both courses are open to individuals from around the world. The programme will be conducted entirely online. The programme includes four thematic parts, which take place over six months during 2011 (May to October, with an exam in the first week of November): - The History of the Internet - Technical Background - Internet Standards and Technology - Internet Governance and Policy - Emerging issues – Studies in Internet Policies, Processes and Diplomacy Learning activities take place in an online classroom and include analysis of course materials, interactive group discussions using a variety of communication tools, assignments, and exams. Successful participants will receive a certificate of completion of the programme. Languages ----------- Course materials and moderated online discussions for each course are in English and French, respectively. Target Audience ---------------- The project is designed for Internet Society members from academia, the public sector, technology industries, and civil society who are committed to the ongoing expansion of an open, sustainable Internet. Applications from the following categories of individuals from both developed and developing countries are encouraged: - officials in governmental ministries and departments dealing with ICT-related issues (for example, telecommunications, culture, education, foreign affairs, justice) - officials in regulatory authorities or institutions dealing with Information Society, Internet, and ICT-related issues - postgraduate students and researchers (for example, telecommunications, electrical engineering, law, economics, development studies, sociology) - engineers in the Internet field - civil society activists in the Internet field - journalists covering Internet-related issues - business people in the Internet field (for example, those managing ISPs or involved in software development). Timeline --------- - 14 March: 2011 Call for Applications begins - 8 April: 2011 Call for Applications ends - 28 April: Selection Results released - 16 May: Online classes commence Requirements ------------- Applicants are required to have: - met the age requirement (20-40 years old) - a basic awareness of, and interest in, Internet-related issues - knowledge and experience of the multi-stakeholder approach in international affairs - a professional background and relevant work or academic experience in the Internet field - member status in ISOC - fluency in English or French - good writing skills, ability to summarize information, and focus on details - regular access to the Internet (dial-up connection is sufficient) - minimum of 8 hours commitment per week during each thematic part of the online course (this is perhaps the single most important requirement and should be evaluated seriously by any potential applicant) - readiness to participate in online consultations (once a week at specified times) Deadline for Applications -------------------------- The deadline for applications is 8 April 2011, by midnight UTC/GMT. How to Apply -------------- For more information about the full Next Generation Leaders programme, including details on how to apply to either eLearning course, please visit: http://www.internetsociety.org/leaders If you have any questions, please contact <leaders(a)internetsociety.org>. The Next Generation Leaders programme is supported by Nominet Trust and operates under the patronage of the European Commission for Information Society and Media. Delivery of the eLearning programme in French is sponsored by AFNIC. -- _______________________________________________ Ngl-candidates mailing list Ngl-candidates(a)elists.isoc.org https://elists.isoc.org/mailman/listinfo/ngl-candidates -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: GraceMutung'u (Bomu)

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GoK Outsources OP Twitter a/c & Website
by Muchiri Nyaggah 14 Mar '11

14 Mar '11

Hi Listers, The website www.republicofkenya.org appears to be backed by the GoK but managed by a US firm. They also seem to handle the twitter account @insidekenya which indicates its the Twitter account for Office of the President. On both, it is explicitly stated that CLS & Associates distribute the content on behalf of OP for the government. CLS have an impressive client list but with all the advancements I have seen in the web industry in Kenya over the last three years, I am certain a local firm could have handled this. In fact, there should be staffers in the government spokesman's office or the Kenya ICT Board who can work with the international PR firm and the local OP staff to update this website and profile. How did this happen? How has the government mitigated against the risks of foreigners spreading misinformation using official online government channels? Is the entire government spokesman's office going to be outsourced as well? http://www.republicofkenya.org http://www.twitter.com/insidekenya http://www.clsdc.com Kind regards, *Muchiri* Nyaggah Director @muchiri +254 722 506400 Semacraft.com

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Check out Blogpost on future of Internet governance post Egypt
by warigia bowman 13 Mar '11

13 Mar '11

Dear colleagues I took all the questions I asked, and all the answers you gave me and wrote an Op Ed. Unfortunately, I cannot find anyone who will place it. Perhaps it is too technical. :-( I do not think this is the case though. I would be most grateful if you would sign in to my blog, and comment on it, and see if there is something I missed. I cited people carefully, so you have gotten credit. I do not plagiarize. http://democratizingegypt.blogspot.com/2011/02/governing-egyptian-internet.… Sincerely, Warigia

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what really merits discussion on KICTANET
by Francis Hook 13 Mar '11

13 Mar '11

Hi All, With all due respect to various subscribers of data/voice and other services who have genuine grievances against various operators and their services, I feel compelled to ask what the scope of discussions is on KICTANET? And could those discussions be within an actionable framework e.g. what does the comms act say abt poor QoS, what are the metrics for measuring network quality, etc. Otherwise as it stands, its no more different than the "Watchman" column in the Daily Nation. And to a certain extent I suspect its being used as an online focus group - to test waters and gauge opinions. In other instances some subliminal (individual or corporate) marketing creeps in. Can the moderators please stand up and offer clarity on what really merits discussion? -- Francis Hook +254 733 504561

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Access Kenya; an issue of staff moral
by robert yawe 12 Mar '11

12 Mar '11

Hi, It was interesting reading the article about how Access Kenya is venturing on a programme to setup customer experience centres, http://www.nation.co.ke/business/news/AccessKenya+steps+up+internet+market+… if it is anything like how they are handling their participation at the ongoing Ideal Interiors Expo http://www.interiors.co.ke at the Village Market then it will just be another death nail in their coffin. I was at the show adjudicating the stands on Thursday morning and the whole day Friday and what I experienced with their participation was wanting. Exhibitors where expected to have completed setting up their stalls by Wednesday but Access staff where nowhere to be seen in addition they where expected to provide Internet services for the exhibitors, even Thursday was a no show. The staff appeared on Friday around 10 am put up a few banners then they all crowded into the stand making it impossible for any visitors to access. When the other judges and myself got to their stand for evaluation at around 2 PM the stand at been abandoned and no one was in site. If this is how they are going to run their retail store then they should not expect to make much of an impact in the industry. This is a clear indication that there is a low moral issue with the staff and management is loosing grip on the operations at the bottom, expect this to reflect in the service delivery of the organisation. It is already haemorrhaging from the onslaught by the mobile providers so a drop in staff moral is the last thing they or the industry needs. Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Re: [kictanet] Progress Report Implementation Of The Mckinsey BPO/ITES STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS
by Edwin Onchari 11 Mar '11

11 Mar '11

Alright then, thanks Paul. Hope that the views of stakeholders whom the proposition is meant to boost have some input/insight as well. Best Regards, Edwin From: paulkukubo(a)ict.go.ke [mailto:paulkukubo@ict.go.ke] Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 11:54 AM To: Edwin Onchari; Paul Kukubo Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' Subject: Re: [kictanet] Progress Report Implementation Of The Mckinsey BPO/ITES STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS We shall actually be using Bellagio to recraft the direction. Sent from my BlackBerryR smartphone provided by Airtel Kenya _____ From: "Edwin Onchari" <eonchari(a)lynxbits.com> Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:46:22 +0300 To: 'Paul Kukubo'<pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions'<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Progress Report Implementation Of The Mckinsey BPO/ITES STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS Hello Paul, Thank you for the prompt response, and I look forward to getting clarifications on the study. On the Bellagio event, shall I assume that we now have a revised value proposition for Kenya for the sector, and if so, could you kindly share the same? I believe it is critical for industry players to align their organizations' strategies with the country's value proposition and where necessary offer input on the same. Also, will it be possible to have the deliberations transmitted to social media outlets for the stakeholders that will not be attending the event to follow the proceedings, and input? Best Regards, 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: Friday, March 11, 2011 6:32 AM To: Edwin Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Progress Report Implementation Of The Mckinsey BPO/ITES STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS Listers Edwin, thank you for your email. Will provide a comprehensive response later. Meanwh fiilend attached an update on the forthcoming Kenya ICT Board Value Proposition Summit to be held in Bellagio Italy next week which I have also written about severally. 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 On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 5:22 PM, Edwin Onchari <eonchari(a)lynxbits.com> wrote: Listers, For the benefit of those that closely follow the outsourcing sector goings on, this progress report was posted on the KICTB website. Access to such information minimizes unnecessary queries by the private sector to the concerned agencies and affords all stakeholders a standard script to read from. As I read this report and while 50% of 70% of the recommendations have been achieved, I feel that the following status points need further clarification: 1. Under the "Launch a go-to market campaign to bring investors" - from the 12 or so targeted international events in 2010, what are the success numbers? How many firms have expressed interest in investing/outsourcing to Kenya? Did they partner/expressed interest to partner with any firm in Kenya? Did they have contacts of these organizations in Kenya? Did Kenyan firms send have their profiles included in any marketing materials by the board at these events? 2. Prioritize large scale operators - Is this strategy working? How many operations that are under this threshold are successfully doing business in Kenya? Is the lack of 250 seat capacity operations as a result of lack of business, limited access to funding or lack of industry knowledge? 3. Government commitment to the industry - are the special economic zones extendable to foreign firms only or has this been applied to local firms that have onshore (Kenyan company outsourcing to a Kenyan firm) work? What is the criteria for special economic zone exemptions? Which agency is responsible for which licenses, exemptions, etc? 4. Improve the international perception of Kenya.as the country awaits for a NASSCOM type body to emerge - Does this report recommend then that the BPO/ITES working group assumes the role of the industry body? Does the board/ working group have guidelines for the industry? 5. Is the BPO syndicate committee in place? Who are the members and what are their roles? Best Regards, Edwin M Onchari 0720755951 eonchari(a)lynxbits.com _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/pkukubo%40ict.go.ke

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Progress Report Implementation Of The Mckinsey BPO/ITES STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS
by Edwin Onchari 11 Mar '11

11 Mar '11

Listers, For the benefit of those that closely follow the outsourcing sector goings on, this progress report was posted on the KICTB website. Access to such information minimizes unnecessary queries by the private sector to the concerned agencies and affords all stakeholders a standard script to read from. As I read this report and while 50% of 70% of the recommendations have been achieved, I feel that the following status points need further clarification: 1. Under the "Launch a go-to market campaign to bring investors" - from the 12 or so targeted international events in 2010, what are the success numbers? How many firms have expressed interest in investing/outsourcing to Kenya? Did they partner/expressed interest to partner with any firm in Kenya? Did they have contacts of these organizations in Kenya? Did Kenyan firms send have their profiles included in any marketing materials by the board at these events? 2. Prioritize large scale operators - Is this strategy working? How many operations that are under this threshold are successfully doing business in Kenya? Is the lack of 250 seat capacity operations as a result of lack of business, limited access to funding or lack of industry knowledge? 3. Government commitment to the industry - are the special economic zones extendable to foreign firms only or has this been applied to local firms that have onshore (Kenyan company outsourcing to a Kenyan firm) work? What is the criteria for special economic zone exemptions? Which agency is responsible for which licenses, exemptions, etc? 4. Improve the international perception of Kenya.as the country awaits for a NASSCOM type body to emerge - Does this report recommend then that the BPO/ITES working group assumes the role of the industry body? Does the board/ working group have guidelines for the industry? 5. Is the BPO syndicate committee in place? Who are the members and what are their roles? Best Regards, Edwin M Onchari 0720755951 eonchari(a)lynxbits.com

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Draft Media Bill 2010 Report
by Grace Githaiga 10 Mar '11

10 Mar '11

Dear Listers Greetings. Please find attached a report of our discussion on the draft media bill 2010. KICTANET had requested for an extension from the Ministry to present the reports by 25th March, 2011. In light of this, it will not be possible to hold a physical meeting to validate. We therefore request you to comment/validate the report online. The dates for this exercise are from today evening March 10 to March 15th. We will then have another five days for the ICCK report. KICTANET appreciates your regard to this matter. Rgds 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!

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Safaricom launch training facility for mobile applications development
by Andrea Bohnstedt 10 Mar '11

10 Mar '11

In co-operation with Strathmore. Looks interesting - and for those who had wondered about the digital villages, this project gets a mention, too: http://www.ratio-magazine.com/201103103862/Corporate-Press-Releases/Kenya-P… Regards, Andrea -- 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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AfTLD takes on .Africa ( EN / FR )
by Joe Kiragu 10 Mar '11

10 Mar '11

English Wednesday, 8 March 2011 Africa Top Level Domains (AfTLD) organisation has today announced its decision to seek a mandate from the African Union (AU) Commission and to apply to ICANN to manage the .africa registry. AfTLD has listened attentively to many calls in Africa asking AfTLD to play a leading role in developing, managing and running the .africa top level domain for the region. AfTLD has responded by first undertaking a detailed assessment of the new gTLD landscape and making a commitment to work with the AU Commission, ICANN and others to secure a mandate to run .africa. For the full story please go to http://www.aftld.org/html/english/news_dotafrica.html Français Mercredi 8 mars 2011 L'organisation de domaines de niveau supérieur de l'Afrique (AfTLD) a aujourd'hui annoncé sa décision pour chercher un mandat de la Commission africaine des syndicats (AU) et pour s'appliquer à ICANN pour contrôler l'enregistrement de .africa. AfTLD a écouté attentivement beaucoup d'appels en Afrique demandant à AfTLD pour jouer un rôle principal en développant, en contrôlant et en courant le domaine de niveau supérieur de .africa pour la région. AfTLD a répondu par la première entreprise une évaluation détaillée du nouveau paysage et de faire fonctionner de gTLD un engagement avec une Commission, de l'ICANN et les autres pour fixer un mandat pour courir .africa. Veuillez aller à http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate_url?doit=done&tt=url&intl=1&fr=bf-home& trurl=http://www.aftld.org/&lp=en_fr&btnTrUrl=Translate pour la nouvelle détaillée Regards, Joe Kiragu for AfTLD -- 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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Can Kenyans Watch Internet TV?
by waudo siganga 10 Mar '11

10 Mar '11

I wanted to subscribe to an Internet TV Service at [1]http://livestreamdirect.com/11/ but on the list of countries given at the subscription site Kenya is conspicuously missing, although Uganda and Tanzania are there. Are there any official constraints to Kenyans watching Internet TV? Waudo References 1. http://livestreamdirect.com/11/

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Local content in broadcast material
by Ngũgĩ Kĩmani 09 Mar '11

09 Mar '11

@Wamuyu: I just noted that in your email below, the TV programmes you refer to are all aired on Citizen TV. Makes me remember that there was a [proposed] directive that CCK would require broadcasters to have 40 percent of local content in their broadcast material: http://www.cck.go.ke/regulations/downloads/xBroadcastingx_Regulationsx_2009… . I wonder if this has been effected yet, and if other TV/FM stations are complying. -- Ngũgĩ Kĩmani | Fundi wa Mitambo | 0772 576846 | http://www.mafundi.co.ke/home On 6 March 2011 14:50, Wamuyu Gatheru <wamuyu(a)soko-id.co.ke> wrote: > > If however, he does want to be a local, besides eating in Njuguna's and > visiting Kiamaiko, he can watch our great soaps. Actually, I recommend these > for Kenyans who could be loosing touch with the mass culture. To catch up > with what the kids are up to listen to 97.1 FM (one FM), watch Machachari, > Sakata (great dancing) and Tahidi High. For all age groups watch Papa > Shirandula, Mother in Law, the Wedding Show and the energised evangelical > programmes on Sunday morning. So without getting too dusty in Kiamaiko, Bob > can catch the Kenyan drift. > > regards, > Wamuyu > > > -- > Soko ID Co. Ltd > Tel: +254 (0)721 468699 > http://www.soko-id.co.ke/ > > Soko ID is an innovative company that supports public organisations and > promotes the Kenyan heritage on the internet. >

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African mobile space force to reckon
by Harry Hare 09 Mar '11

09 Mar '11

Dear All, Some very interesting stats here http://bit.ly/hAi2ea according to admob Africa's mobile ad impressions have overtaken Western Europe while Nokia is still the leading mobile handset manufacturer in Kenya despite a slip in market-share. Happy reading. Kindest Regards Harry Hare Director eDevelopment House : : 604 Limuru Road Old Muthaiga : : P O Box 49475 00100 Nairobi : : Kenya T +254 20 3741646/7 : : C +254 725 650044 Training : : Research: :Consultancy: : Publishing

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2011 IGF dates 27 to 30 September
by Alice Munyua 09 Mar '11

09 Mar '11

Dear all, Dates for the sixth 2011 United Nations Internet Governance Forum (UN-IGF) have now been confirmed. The IGF will take place on 27th to 30 September 2011 in Nairobi at the UN Gigiri. We wish to have strong participation of all stakeholders and would particularly like to encourage industry, civil society and policy makers and who would bring to it expertise, partnerships, and best practices. We hope to leverage, build upon, and enrich the 2011 IGF, by extending the benefits of the IGF programming to begin to build a foundation for young people within the context of the East African Internet Governance Forum (EA-IGF) which will prepare them to participate meaningfully and constructively as IGF youth Ambassadors. Best Alice //

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Fwd: [Afpif] Peering Coordinators Day - Call for Presentations
by Michuki Mwangi 09 Mar '11

09 Mar '11

<apologies for cross posting> -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Afpif] Peering Coordinators Day - Call for Presentations Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:30:59 +0300 From: Michuki Mwangi <mwangi(a)isoc.org> Reply-To: mwangi(a)isoc.org Organization: ISOC To: afpif(a)afpif.org <Please distribute widely> Dear Colleagues, This is a Call for Presentations and Tutorials for the APIF Peering Coordinators Day meeting to be held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on 10th June 2011. The Peering Coordinators day is a one-day event capacity building event and a precursor to the main AfPIF event scheduled for August, 2011 in Accra, Ghana. The objective of the peering coordinators day is to develop the technical & business capacity of African Peering managers involved in establishing and implementing peering relationships and agreements. Further, it will also seek to identify the technical challenges as well as the solutions for regional interconnection, including Internet Exchange Points. The event is open and will be of particular interest to Peering Coordinators, Business development Managers, Internet providers and operators, telecommunications regulators, content providers, Internet Exchange Point (IXP) Operators, infrastructure providers, Data Center Managers, National Research and Education Networks, Carriers and Transit providers. The AfNOG 12 and AfriNIC 14 meetings will precede the event - please see www.afnog.org. This is an open call to present at the event on technical issues related to regional Interconnection, Peering and Traffic Exchange. If you are interested in presenting: Please submit proposals online at: http://www.isoc.org/openconf/afpif/ * Submission Deadline is 10th April 2011 * Notification of Acceptance is 18th April 2011 * AfPIF Peering Coordinators Day 10th June 2011 Guidelines: The following topic and presentation areas are under consideration for the event. - Peering and Transit Essentials - Peering Architecture and Technical Requirements - Peering Commercials and Contract negotiations - Traffic Flow Analysis for Large Networks - Content Deployment and Caching Techniques in Africa - Technical Peering Configurations and Best Practices - African Cross-border Interconnection - Regional Carrier Technical Solutions - Internet Exchange Points & Research and Education Networks Best Practices and Updates - Building Carrier Neutral Data Centers Tutorials are usually 1 to 2 hour sessions, while presentations may last between ten (10) and thirty (30) minutes with room for Q&A. The Internet Society will facilitate the necessary logistics. The Internet Society’s staff and a select panel of community experts will make selection decisions. Selected presenters will be contacted by the Internet Society to coordinate the logistics. *** Presentations that contain any sort of marketing and commercial content are usually not encouraged at such meetings. For any further queries, please contact mwangi(a)isoc.org We look forward to your contribution and participation. Best regards, Michuki Mwangi Africa Bureau - Regional Development Manager Internet Society www.InternetSociety.org _______________________________________________ Afpif mailing list Afpif(a)afpif.org http://lists.afpif.org/mailman/listinfo/afpif

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