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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] ICDL and foreign certifications forbasiccomputer usage
by robert yawe 02 Dec '09

02 Dec '09

Hi David, We need to move forward and set the stage for the rest, all we need is to talk to KDN, OrangeTelkom or Safaricom to setup a conferencing server and we can have this brainstorm virtually. We where all up in arms when the cabinet went to Mombasa on a 11 million bonding session. Most of them are over 60 so they need a siesta after every 2 hours on activity, they don't know any better so lets show by example. If one of those mentioned above is game then I am ready to offer my time and skill to run the virtual conference. Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 --- On Wed, 2/12/09, DAI <svarrer(a)digitalageinstitute.com> wrote: From: DAI <svarrer(a)digitalageinstitute.com> Subject: Re: [ke-internetusers] ICDL and foreign certifications forbasiccomputer usage To: "LEO" <onyango.liech(a)gmail.com>, bitange(a)jambo.co.ke Cc: "robert yawe" <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk>, ke-internetusers-bounces(a)bdix.net, "Evans Ikua" <ikua.evans(a)gmail.com>, "ke-users" <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> Date: Wednesday, 2 December, 2009, 10:45 Dear all, How about that we call for a grand meeting where we will do systematic brainstorming on the curriculum for the future ICT educations here in Kenya ? There are various very effective and systematic brain storming methods which can be used in large groups to reach consensus and conclusions in only 2-3 days. How do we gather the necessary financial support to make such an event take place for instance in January, we would in that case advertise the event in the Digital Age Journal, January 2010 issue, and we would report from the event in the February 2010 issue. I would propose that we simply meet, every one who have a positive interest in making Kenya a preferred outsourcing destination for High Tech - for instance in Software Development - and then we talk and systematically record what transpires.. Proposals welcome. We could have initial meetings in our institute. I propose that we meet for instance on Sunday, the 8th of December 2009, at 14:00. Our address is View Park Towers, 16th floor, Nairobi City. (Next to Anniversary Towers and opposite Alliance Francaise. Kind regards Digital Age Institute Ltd. David Svarrer ----- Original Message ----- From: LEO To: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke Cc: robert yawe ; ke-internetusers-bounces(a)bdix.net ; Evans Ikua ; ke-users ; DAI Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 1:14 PM Subject: Re: [ke-internetusers] ICDL and foreign certifications forbasiccomputer usage I agree with the PS on the fact that we need to start from somewhere in terms of standards. It is a high time we started putting a caveat to guide towards best practice and good quality of the educational requirements. on the same line, we need to start vetting the graduates that come from the numerous universities with an IT based degree. Some of these degrees produce half baked graduates. LEO On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 12:59 PM, <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> wrote: Robert, I am meeting with KASNEB next week to consider a local equivalent syllabus. Before we started CPA locally, we had to contend with ACCA for some time. Bottom line we need standards now as we move into more IT enabled services. Our prospective customers need the standards to gauge from where we are starting. I understand all you are saying although it is a challenge for us to start being more patriotic in all our endeavors. Regards Ndemo. Sent from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 09:10:11 To: Evans Ikua<ikua.evans(a)gmail.com>; ke-users<ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net>; DAI<svarrer(a)digitalageinstitute.com> Subject: Re: [ke-internetusers] ICDL and foreign certifications for basiccomputer usage _______________________________________________ ke-internetusers mailing list ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers _______________________________________________ ke-internetusers mailing list ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers -- -- Regards LEO

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unsubscribing from the list; Marja Simojoki
by Simojoki Marja 02 Dec '09

02 Dec '09

Hi, I am leaving Kenya for good. Kindly drop me from the mailing list. It has been interesting reading, indeed! Best regards, Marja Simojoki Senior Programme Officer Embassy of Finland Tel: 020 3750721,22,23,24,26,27 P.O. Box 30379 Nairobi 00100, Kenya Eden Square, Block 3, 6th Floor Greenway Road, off Westlands Rd sanomat.nai(a)formin.fi<mailto:sanomat.nai@formin.fi> www.finland.or.ke<http://www.finland.or.ke> Please consider the environment - do you really need to print this email?

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Sir Tim Berners-lee web inventor
by robert yawe 02 Dec '09

02 Dec '09

I wish we could get to the gist of the issue, what matters is whether we heard what Sir Tim said about putting Kenya on the web map (world map is obsolete). >From the little I got of his speech that we all need to take home is generate content, do not try and filter or analyse just put local content on the web everything else is just domo domo (a really love political statements) an issue I have been thinking and preaching for years. As one great mind said to another, great minds think alike. 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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God did it, why can't we? UN ponders 'Net "10 commandments"
by alice 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

God did it, why can't we? UN ponders 'Net "10 commandments" http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/11/god-did-it-why-cant-we-un-p… Turns out God had a pretty hot idea all those years ago. As the UN-backed Internet Governance Forum 2009 met last week just a stone's throw from Mount Sinai, some wondered whether it wasn't time to draft a "10 commandments" for the Internet. And everyone had ideas about what should be on it. By Janna Quitney Anderson <http://arstechnica.com/author/nate-anderson/> | Last updated November 23, 2009 1:07 PM Write a new 10 Commandments of the Internet, Peter proposed, and draft them on a tablet PC on Mount Sinai. The "Peter" in question was Internet historian Ian Peter, and the place was the UN-backed Internet Governance Forum 2009 held last week in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, a few kilometers from Mount Sinai. Peter's model for his proposed commandments isn't Moses, but the engineers and computer science guys who dreamed up the Internet back in the 1960s, building it through an amazingly open and collaborative effort that continues functioning to this day. When he asked if anyone would be interested in formally documenting the principles of the Internet ethos, Internet ecosystem or whatever one might call it, hands shot up all around the room. Thou shalt document thy networking principles An all-star lineup of folks at the top echelon of the organizations that arose out of the principles established in the 1960s were at IGF 2009 to speak, and represented organizations such as the Internet Society, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. And everyone had an opinion about the issues most central to the Internet. Daniel Dardailler of W3C said, "Computer science principles require that layers can work separately. The Web sits on top of the Internet. This separation is important. Everything has to be extensible. You want only one root—you want unique ID—we need to keep one root. The Web is putting data in the pipe and we don’t want the data to go faster through some sites without our knowledge. Common to Internet technology is that we are open-standards and open-source. Everyone should be able to test the system with their own platform. We want our technologies to be royalty-free. For the Web it’s important. We are at the top of the stack—there will be more things later on, but right now we are the interface. Everyone needs to have access to the system. It has to be visible to any type of device. Separation of content from implementation is paramount. Websites should have metadata. “The principle that runs throughout all of what I have said is the principle of choice. I buy a computer in France, I arrive in Egypt, in my hotel I get WiFi and I can use it. We don’t want to go back to a point where we have incompatibility. The Internet has been on the forefront in regard to allowing people to participate in the design of communication.” Alun Michael, a member of the UK Parliament and an active Internet policy maker, said there is a need to be careful to grasp what is important but not to squeeze too hard. “We need to grasp three nettles,” he explained. “First we’re dealing with a future not yet conceived. Management techniques of industry, government, [and] the international community are too slow to keep up with changes on the Internet. Second, the core values are the technical values and they affect the whole of society and not just engineers. Cities don’t often turn out as their architects intended. It’s about the people. We also need to not just listen to young people, we need to hand it over to young people. They talk about the issues in a completely different way and there’s a real and powerful opportunity to use that talent and engagement in a positive way. Third, the IGF process needs to communicate to legislators who do not take an interest in this process in any way. Policymakers are overwhelmed by issues like cybersecurity. We need a proportionate response. My favorite quotation about legislation comes from 1890s: ‘Laws rarely prevent what they forbid.’ We have the opportunity for much better governance in the real-world sense. Do proposals to fix the problem threaten the core values of the Internet? We have to prove that a cooperative approach works. It depends on the right people at the right times do something about it. We have to deliver solutions instead of relying on the last refuge of the policymaker which is to legislate and regulate.” Nathan James, director of OneWebDay, began by bringing up the importance of Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. "This is a beautiful expression of one of the most sacred of human rights,” he said. “I would argue that the real value of the Internet is its human network of users and that a discussion of core Internet values must begin with the consideration of the human values of its users. Do users value the end-to-end principle, open innovation systems, a secure root, the most modern version of IP? If they do, most of them don’t know it. Instead, users value the Internet as an expression of their deeper values and aspirations: expression, collaboration, dissent, freedom, democracy, family, friendship, community, opportunity, justice, even fun.” Alejandro Pisanty, a longtime leader in both the Internet Society and ICANN, said he sees core values under threat. “The Internet was conceived as a means of communication between computers,” he said, describing that in the early years of computing nobody knew this would all scale up to be a network of billions of users. “Standards-developing organizations did not imagine this was serious. No network is a simple network. Computer processing power was limited. You had to make things extra-simple to communicate. There was a flat hierarchy. Request for Comments (RFC) 760 has several interesting phrases and statements, including, 'Be liberal with what you receive and conservative with what you send.' This later became part of RFC 1855 on netiquette. It translates to ethics of openness and tolerance of communication.” Pisanty believes these values are in danger. “They can be threatened. It can start with things that come from the corporate world. You should not be privileging one product over others. All packets are equal. It can come from the desire to bring back the owned-network model—the telephone company model—people try to make this happen over and over again. It is one of the tricks we must not fall for. We have to look very carefully from the Internet point of view to not let openness be crushed by constraints that are built into the technology or by other means." Ian Peter then took his own turn, saying, “As a tool for our development, the Internet is an extraordinarily powerful one and an extraordinarily useful one. In 1988, Brian Carpenter said the principle of constant change is probably the only thing that will continue to change indefinitely. In the middle of all of this change, what is it that we need to protect? It’s a great task for us to determine what the core of it is that makes it so exciting.” He listed some of the core values he treasures—his selected list of possibilities for his proposed 10 Commandments: 1. Independence of applications 2. New applications can be added anytime that’s a core value 3. Permissionless innovation 4. Open standards 5. Accessible and globally inclusive—anyone can use it 6. User choice—I can choose what applications I use and where I go to with them 7. Ease of use—I can use it in my language, I can use it in a device I’m familiar with 8. Freedom of expression 9. The ability to change rapidly 10. Trustworthy and reliable is one we have to work on; it’s got to be a core value. Upon completing his list, Peter delivered the clever twist. “Quite coincidentally,” he said, “there are 10 of these. Now here we are in the shadows of Mount Sinai. If we had good remote communication, we could go up there and we could write this on a tablet of stone. “I don’t think [drawing up such a list] is a job for any one organization. I would like us in the IGF to be involved in bringing something forward. We need to find some way for all sorts of people who hold these beliefs quite dearly to express this and get this into a document." /IGF 2009 coverage is provided courtesy of a team from Elon University in North Carolina, USA. Janna Quitney Anderson, director of the Imagining the Internet Center and associate professor in the School of Communications at Elon, wrote this entry. See more on IGF Egypt at www.imaginingtheinternet.org <http://www.imaginingtheinternet.org/>. / /from: /AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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ICT4ALL.OR.KE Invitation = putting East Africans on the Information Highway
by Grace Bomu 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

Dear all, I hope you are well. The ICT Consumers Association of Kenya with the support of the Ministry of Information and Communications and Akiba Uhaki Foundation will be convening an ICT Consumers conference . The Conference will seek to critically look at emerging issues from a rights perspective and develop a consumers position for the upcoming Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) forum on proposed regulations under the Kenya Communucations Act. Date: 12-13 November, 2009 Venue: Multi Media University (Mbagathi) Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm For inquiries or confirmations please contact Grace or Marrtin on 254 020 244 1204/244 1196 www.ict4all.or.ke or email conference(a)ict4all.or.ke More information on the same is attached in the following forward. We look forward to seeing you there. Many thanks, Grace Bomu ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/11/9 Subject: Please share::.. ICT4ALL.OR.KE Invitation = putting East Africans on the Information Highway To: Grace Mutung'u <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> Dear Grace, Further to advertisements appearing on press, kindly forward below invitation to whomever you feel may be interested. regards, Alex Gakuru --- Dear Eastern Africa ICT Stakeholder, This is to invite you to the 1st Eastern Africa ICT Consumers Convening. Date: 12-13 November, 2009 Venue: Multi Media University (Mbagathi) Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm For more details and a program of events are visit at http://ict4all.or.ke/ Various speakers of diverse backgrounds have confirmed their participation at this 2-day ground-breaking event that seeks to expose the cause(s) why technology does not serve us they it should - like in other regions, and offering regulatory proposals to remedy this serious development predicament. We look forward to your participation and valued contributions that will enrich Kenya Communications (Regulations), 2009. Sincerely, Alex Gakuru, the convener, on behalf of the Organising Committee -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) +254721898732 +254736091242 Kenya

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Re: [kictanet] mailing list
by Pius W Walela 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

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"Blogging Positively": E-Guide, WAD Chat (Dec 3), and Project
by Janet Feldman 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

Dear Friends, Rising Voices (http://rising.globalvoicesonline.org) is pleased to announce the release of "Blogging Positively," a collection of case studies, interviews, and best practices about citizen media related to HIV/AIDS. Copies in PDF form can be downloaded here: http://rising.globalvoicesonline.org/guides In this e-guide, you will be introduced to some of the leaders and veterans of the HIV/AIDS-related blogging community, and also to citizen media projects which aim to spread more awareness about the pandemic. The guide contains tips for workshop facilitators and teachers, and points readers to helpful resources for new bloggers just getting started. The project began two years ago when Kenyan blogger, Serina Kalande, volunteered to lead a working group for Rising Voices--the outreach arm of Global Voices Online--to discuss how citizen media can best be implemented in the field of HIV/AIDS. Rising Voices is especially interested in how new media tools can be used most effectively to spread awareness and encourage discussion about HIV/AIDS-related topics. We also wanted to better understand some of the risks and obstacles facing bloggers who are HIV-positive, or who regularly write about HIV/AIDS-related topics. Four online chats brought together people from all over the world, and from a wide range of fields. In addition to this guide, the participants of the chats and others are collaborating on the creation of a map-based directory of people and groups who blog about HIV/AIDS. This is a link to the map: http://is.gd/545x4 If you are an HIV-positive blogger, someone who blogs about HIV/AIDS, or if you have suggestions for links to add to the directory, please contact Global Voices Public Health Editor, Juhie Bhatia (juhiebhatia(a)gmail.com) or the Blogging Positively Guide creator and co-editor, Janet Feldman (kaippg(a)earthlink.net) The importance and impact of this guide depends on our collective ability to get it into the hands of activists, and to encourage their contributions to the worldwide conversation that is taking place daily at the Global Voices website (http://globalvoicesonline.org) Please consider sharing this with your network of friends and blogging about it. If there are HIV/AIDS organizations and support groups in your region, please send them a copy of the guide. World AIDS Day "Blogging Positively" Chat: December 3, 2009 at 11am EST (USA) To join us, please visit: http://www.worknets.org/chat/base Select "English" and press "Next". We will create chat rooms for other languages if the opportunity arises. The chat will begin at 11am EST (Boston-New York). This is 2pm (Buenos Aires), 4pm (London), 6pm (Cape Town, Beirut), 7pm (Nairobi), 9:30pm (New Delhi) 12am (Dec 4) (Beijing, Manila), 1am (Tokyo), 3am (Dec 4) (Sydney). For other WAD coverage at Global Voices Online: http://globalvoicesonline.org Thanks and hope you will join us for one or all of these activities! Janet Feldman ActALIVE (www.actalive.org) KAIPPG International (www.kaippg.org) Creator and Co-Editor, Blogging Positively Guide (Rising Voices) kaippg(a)earthlink.net

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Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500
by Sam Gatere 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Nice gesture Kai, and If you are serious I'm willing to receive and early Broadband Christmas! But will your pricing go back to normal in January? I guess what we need to hear, are the qualifications of what cheaper really means. Does it mean "more affordable" as it is now with double bandwidth for the same price? or are we talking real shillings? If we say cheaper are we looking at broadband connectivity below Kes 1000 per month or less? SammyG~ On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 5:30 PM, kai wulff <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> wrote: > This is a different debate about the banking system .. If you ask me, > protection of the banks caused and will continue to cause a problem. > > > > Let us stick to simple products like IP …. At least this can’t be borrowed > or bubbled .. > > > > > > As a X-Mas Present .. What would you say if I gave DSL and Butterfly for > free for December? > > > > Kai > > > > > > > > > > *Von:* kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto: > kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff <kictanet-bounces%2Bkai.wulff>=kdn.co.ke@ > lists.kictanet.or.ke] *Im Auftrag von *Eric M.K Osiakwan > *Gesendet:* Monday, November 30, 2009 16:40 > > *An:* kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > *Betreff:* Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 > for US$100-500 > > > > On 30 Nov 2009, at 06:28, Crystal Watley Kigoni wrote: > > > > Regulatory bodies are designed to ensure fair play. In the case of > Internet connectivity and pricing, the demand for services has outpaced the > production. As it stands. more bandwidth is on its way via sea and air which > will naturally make prices fall. With the landing of the cables, we have a > trickle that we are counting as a landslide. It takes time to implement > capacity. Within the next year prices will fall due to market mechanism not > due to regulatory action. > > Sure but dont forget cartels sometimes are formed to keep the status quo in > competition situations. As for the markets, they have moods which are > determinant. ask yourself, why did the global financial situation not fix > itself, afterall there is still demand and supply in play? > > > > > Crystal Kigoni > > Eric here > > > > > > On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 5:59 AM, kai wulff <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> wrote: > > Define “artificial”? > > > > Did you divide the cost of a cable by the “available” capacity or by the > anticipated uptake? > > > > Example: > > > > If an A320 costs 6000 USD per flight hour “wet” and has 120 seats, the cost > per passenger seat is 50 USD > > If an A380 costs 20 000 USD per flight hour “wet” and has 800 seats, the > cost per passenger seat is 25 USD > > > > So do we say that a Tour Operator can only sell a seat for USD 25 plus a > small (and again .. What is small) margin? > > > > What if you only fly at 10% load on your first flight … Isn’t your cost per > passenger now 250 USD … > > > > Kai > > > > *Von:* kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto: > kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff <kictanet-bounces%2Bkai.wulff>=kdn.co.ke@ > lists.kictanet.or.ke] *Im Auftrag von *Eric M.K Osiakwan > *Gesendet:* Sunday, November 29, 2009 22:27 > > > *An:* kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > *Betreff:* Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 > for US$100-500 > > > > > > Kai, > > > > I would observe the sabath by writing my last email on this subject. > > > > I was at the said workshop and indeed have worked on the subject > extensively prior to the announcement by the regulator and in the new story, > "supply bandwidth" is the term, otherwise i wont make an apple and oranges > analysis. At least you should credit my non-distortionist approach to this > subject. > > > > The situation we are dealing with is the artificial high price of bandwidth > to the continent which has held back the industry, those prices MUST come > into the realm of reality and then the forces of demand and supply would > make usage and local content the catalyst. Offcourse, education, > electrification etc are all in the value chain. > > > > Eric here > > > > > > On 29 Nov 2009, at 19:00, kai wulff wrote: > > > > Eric, > > > > Please read carefully what I wrote. > > > > I have no problem with meaningful regulation .. This regulation should > focus on promoting usage .. > > > > Your example of the Central Bank does not fit here .. The rate set by a > Central bank would in our case be the cost for which an Operator (Bank) can > buy capacity (borrows money). The Central Banks don’t regulate the retail > end .. > > > > I mentioned before, the main tools to drive down Broadband prices would be > usage and local content. > > > > More usage can be created by education, electrification and other factors. > > > > Rgds > > > > Kai > > > > *Von:* kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto: > kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff <kictanet-bounces%2Bkai.wulff>=kdn.co.ke@ > lists.kictanet.or.ke] *Im Auftrag von *Eric M.K Osiakwan > *Gesendet:* Sunday, November 29, 2009 21:34 > *An:* kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > *Betreff:* Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 > for US$100-500 > > > > Kai, > > > > The Central Bank as the regulator of the financial sector in every economy > sets prime rates and other industry indicators based on their calculation of > the market forces as they interplay with demand and supply. i dont see why > you sense danger with the regulator of the coms industry setting "prime > rate" based on the commoditized calculation..... > > > > You generate a lot of weight in your submission below on the private sector > factors as a basis to slap the need for regulatory intervention in a market > situation that has held the industry back for a very longtime. Am a private > sector spice like you but if there is any lesson for us to learn from the > current global financial crisis, it is that, we need regulatory > interventions in the market theatre as markets have mood and are by that > extension in perfect. > > > > My comment is, all the factors you have enumerated are great but they dont > negate the need for regulatory intervention to bring artificially high > prices down for the masses to have access, a market expansion mechanism. > > > > Eric here > > > > > > > > On 29 Nov 2009, at 17:59, kai wulff wrote: > > > > Eric, > > > > This is exactly the type of statement that is dangerous. It is a little bit > like deflation … > > > > Because everybody expect cheaper prices nobody moves .. And because of > this, uptake is below the potential, usage of the cable is sub optimal and > prices don’t come down … Result: People will wait longer .. > > > > I still don’t understand why we are so set on the E1 price (actually we > should talk about 2M duplex and not old school) for a BPO .. Quality is what > matters .. > > > > With a good quality compression you can push more than 256 calls at any > given time. So in an 8 hour shift you could have 122880 call minutes with > 256 agents .. Assume 70% load, this makes 86016 minutes. Surely, you will > have to terminate them into a network. Assume 0.02USD per minute. > > > > So my question: What is your staff cost? Let’s argue 700KSH per day and > person? Electricity? KSH 20 per day and person? Rent KSH 50 per day and > person (assuming you work 2 shifts, 7 days a week). > > > > Add software, overheads ….. > > > > So now, what is the cost of communication? > > > > Currently an E1 in Kenya costs 1200 USD (not using the free offer) list > price. So we said 2 shifts, 30 days, 70% load .. > > > > 5160960 call minutes a month > > > > That makes 0,0174 KSH per minute (took a rate of 75 to the USD) for the > submarine portion! > > We add KSH 2 for termination = 2,0174 KSH communications per minute > > > > Salaries: 1,45 KSH per minute (and this includes the idle ones or KSH 2,08 > per minute at 70% > > > > You see the contribution of the pure Submarine portion .. It is NEXT TO > NOTHING. > > > > Any comments? > > > > Kai > > > > > > > > > > > > *Von:* kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto: > kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff <kictanet-bounces%2Bkai.wulff>=kdn.co.ke > @lists.kictanet.or.ke] *Im Auftrag von *Eric M.K Osiakwan > *Gesendet:* Sunday, November 29, 2009 20:35 > *An:* kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > *Betreff:* [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for > US$100-500 > > > > A two day workshop called “Fiber Optic Undersea (Submarine) cable”, in > collaboration with West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly > (WATRA) <http://98.130.227.12/>, the German Technical Group (GTZ)<http://www.gtz.de/en/> and > also the National Communications Authority (NCA) <http://www.nca.org.gh/> at > the La Palm Royal Hotel. > > The workshop offered WATRA <http://98.130.227.12/> members the guidance > regarding the regulation of access to new undersea cables and also come up > with adoptable guidelines for issuance of undersea cable licenses and > landing rights agreement. This would ensure the transparency in deployment > and pricing of undersea cables. > > A Member of the Board of Directors of NCA <http://www.nca.org.gh/>, > Solomon Quandzie has observed that the availability of international > bandwidth, coupled with NCA’s plans for licensing additional terrestrial > fiber optic cables systems, and also wireless broadband access (through > things like WiMAX) operators would finally set the deployment of broadband > networks throughout the country and further lay the foundation for rapid > economic growth in the ICT sector. > > He said, application of Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs) and > Government’s decentralization program would enhance various e-government > packages which would increase the social-economic development of the > citizenry in a manner never witnessed in this country over the past several > years. > > Quandzie said that the NCA is committed to opening up the market base of > the telecommunication industry by offering an additional fiber optic cable > operator (WACS), which would add more capacity to the existing one, all > within a 24 month period. > > According to Quandzie, the current SAT 3 cable systems provides an > estimated three gigabytes capacity of international bandwidth to the country > at approx systems to become operational, adding that “They will be adding > respectively, for a total of 1,920 gigabytes or 640 fold increase to the > current capacity of international bandwidth in the country”. > > Quandzie said that NCA expectation of a supply bandwidth a price goal of > $100-500 per E1 should be possible within the very near future which would > provide the necessary framework for the attainment of such an outcome. > > He concluded that with the right regulatory framework established, reliable > and affordable broadband networks, coupled with low cost of available > international bandwidth can be provided through undersea fiber optic cables. > (Source: The Ghanaian Chronicle) > > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > > Director > > Internet Research > > www.internetresearch.com.gh > > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > > Fax: +233.21.258811 > > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > > > > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > > Director > > Internet Research > > www.internetresearch.com.gh > > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > > Fax: +233.21.258811 > > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > > > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > > Director > > Internet Research > > www.internetresearch.com.gh > > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > > Fax: +233.21.258811 > > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/crystal%40voicesofafri… > > > > > -- > Crystal "Naliaka" Watley Kigoni > Voices of Africa for Sustainable Development > crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org > http://www.voicesofafrica.org/ > > "You must be the change you wish to see" - Gandhi > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emko%40internetresearc… > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > > Director > > Internet Research > > www.internetresearch.com.gh > > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > > Fax: +233.21.258811 > > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: sam.gatere(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/sam.gatere%40gmail.com > >

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Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500
by Eric M.K Osiakwan 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

On 30 Nov 2009, at 14:30, kai wulff wrote: > This is a different debate about the banking system .. If you ask me, protection of the banks caused and will continue to cause a problem. Okay, lets discuss this in Cape Town over beer later this week, the tab is on me.... > > Let us stick to simple products like IP …. At least this can’t be borrowed or bubbled .. Agreed but can be hijacked. > > > As a X-Mas Present .. What would you say if I gave DSL and Butterfly for free for December? Sure as an experiment to see uptake over the period. Kai, I must confess, your ability to generate business with humour is impeccable.....:-) Okay, let me not miss my flight, see you in Zuma's South Africa. > > Kai Eric here > > > > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im Auftrag von Eric M.K Osiakwan > Gesendet: Monday, November 30, 2009 16:40 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500 > > On 30 Nov 2009, at 06:28, Crystal Watley Kigoni wrote: > > > Regulatory bodies are designed to ensure fair play. In the case of Internet connectivity and pricing, the demand for services has outpaced the production. As it stands. more bandwidth is on its way via sea and air which will naturally make prices fall. With the landing of the cables, we have a trickle that we are counting as a landslide. It takes time to implement capacity. Within the next year prices will fall due to market mechanism not due to regulatory action. > Sure but dont forget cartels sometimes are formed to keep the status quo in competition situations. As for the markets, they have moods which are determinant. ask yourself, why did the global financial situation not fix itself, afterall there is still demand and supply in play? > > > > Crystal Kigoni > Eric here > > > > On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 5:59 AM, kai wulff <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> wrote: > Define “artificial”? > > Did you divide the cost of a cable by the “available” capacity or by the anticipated uptake? > > Example: > > If an A320 costs 6000 USD per flight hour “wet” and has 120 seats, the cost per passenger seat is 50 USD > If an A380 costs 20 000 USD per flight hour “wet” and has 800 seats, the cost per passenger seat is 25 USD > > So do we say that a Tour Operator can only sell a seat for USD 25 plus a small (and again .. What is small) margin? > > What if you only fly at 10% load on your first flight … Isn’t your cost per passenger now 250 USD … > > Kai > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im Auftrag von Eric M.K Osiakwan > Gesendet: Sunday, November 29, 2009 22:27 > > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500 > > > Kai, > > I would observe the sabath by writing my last email on this subject. > > I was at the said workshop and indeed have worked on the subject extensively prior to the announcement by the regulator and in the new story, "supply bandwidth" is the term, otherwise i wont make an apple and oranges analysis. At least you should credit my non-distortionist approach to this subject. > > The situation we are dealing with is the artificial high price of bandwidth to the continent which has held back the industry, those prices MUST come into the realm of reality and then the forces of demand and supply would make usage and local content the catalyst. Offcourse, education, electrification etc are all in the value chain. > > Eric here > > > On 29 Nov 2009, at 19:00, kai wulff wrote: > > > Eric, > > Please read carefully what I wrote. > > I have no problem with meaningful regulation .. This regulation should focus on promoting usage .. > > Your example of the Central Bank does not fit here .. The rate set by a Central bank would in our case be the cost for which an Operator (Bank) can buy capacity (borrows money). The Central Banks don’t regulate the retail end .. > > I mentioned before, the main tools to drive down Broadband prices would be usage and local content. > > More usage can be created by education, electrification and other factors. > > Rgds > > Kai > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im Auftrag von Eric M.K Osiakwan > Gesendet: Sunday, November 29, 2009 21:34 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500 > > Kai, > > The Central Bank as the regulator of the financial sector in every economy sets prime rates and other industry indicators based on their calculation of the market forces as they interplay with demand and supply. i dont see why you sense danger with the regulator of the coms industry setting "prime rate" based on the commoditized calculation..... > > You generate a lot of weight in your submission below on the private sector factors as a basis to slap the need for regulatory intervention in a market situation that has held the industry back for a very longtime. Am a private sector spice like you but if there is any lesson for us to learn from the current global financial crisis, it is that, we need regulatory interventions in the market theatre as markets have mood and are by that extension in perfect. > > My comment is, all the factors you have enumerated are great but they dont negate the need for regulatory intervention to bring artificially high prices down for the masses to have access, a market expansion mechanism. > > Eric here > > > > On 29 Nov 2009, at 17:59, kai wulff wrote: > > > > Eric, > > This is exactly the type of statement that is dangerous. It is a little bit like deflation … > > Because everybody expect cheaper prices nobody moves .. And because of this, uptake is below the potential, usage of the cable is sub optimal and prices don’t come down … Result: People will wait longer .. > > I still don’t understand why we are so set on the E1 price (actually we should talk about 2M duplex and not old school) for a BPO .. Quality is what matters .. > > With a good quality compression you can push more than 256 calls at any given time. So in an 8 hour shift you could have 122880 call minutes with 256 agents .. Assume 70% load, this makes 86016 minutes. Surely, you will have to terminate them into a network. Assume 0.02USD per minute. > > So my question: What is your staff cost? Let’s argue 700KSH per day and person? Electricity? KSH 20 per day and person? Rent KSH 50 per day and person (assuming you work 2 shifts, 7 days a week). > > Add software, overheads ….. > > So now, what is the cost of communication? > > Currently an E1 in Kenya costs 1200 USD (not using the free offer) list price. So we said 2 shifts, 30 days, 70% load .. > > 5160960 call minutes a month > > That makes 0,0174 KSH per minute (took a rate of 75 to the USD) for the submarine portion! > We add KSH 2 for termination = 2,0174 KSH communications per minute > > Salaries: 1,45 KSH per minute (and this includes the idle ones or KSH 2,08 per minute at 70% > > You see the contribution of the pure Submarine portion .. It is NEXT TO NOTHING. > > Any comments? > > Kai > > > > > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im Auftrag von Eric M.K Osiakwan > Gesendet: Sunday, November 29, 2009 20:35 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500 > > A two day workshop called “Fiber Optic Undersea (Submarine) cable”, in collaboration with West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA), the German Technical Group (GTZ) and also the National Communications Authority (NCA) at the La Palm Royal Hotel. > The workshop offered WATRA members the guidance regarding the regulation of access to new undersea cables and also come up with adoptable guidelines for issuance of undersea cable licenses and landing rights agreement. This would ensure the transparency in deployment and pricing of undersea cables. > A Member of the Board of Directors of NCA, Solomon Quandzie has observed that the availability of international bandwidth, coupled with NCA’s plans for licensing additional terrestrial fiber optic cables systems, and also wireless broadband access (through things like WiMAX) operators would finally set the deployment of broadband networks throughout the country and further lay the foundation for rapid economic growth in the ICT sector. > He said, application of Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs) and Government’s decentralization program would enhance various e-government packages which would increase the social-economic development of the citizenry in a manner never witnessed in this country over the past several years. > > Quandzie said that the NCA is committed to opening up the market base of the telecommunication industry by offering an additional fiber optic cable operator (WACS), which would add more capacity to the existing one, all within a 24 month period. > > According to Quandzie, the current SAT 3 cable systems provides an estimated three gigabytes capacity of international bandwidth to the country at approx systems to become operational, adding that “They will be adding respectively, for a total of 1,920 gigabytes or 640 fold increase to the current capacity of international bandwidth in the country”. > > Quandzie said that NCA expectation of a supply bandwidth a price goal of $100-500 per E1 should be possible within the very near future which would provide the necessary framework for the attainment of such an outcome. > > He concluded that with the right regulatory framework established, reliable and affordable broadband networks, coupled with low cost of available international bandwidth can be provided through undersea fiber optic cables. > (Source: The Ghanaian Chronicle) > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > Director > Internet Research > www.internetresearch.com.gh > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > Fax: +233.21.258811 > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > Director > Internet Research > www.internetresearch.com.gh > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > Fax: +233.21.258811 > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > Director > Internet Research > www.internetresearch.com.gh > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > Fax: +233.21.258811 > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/crystal%40voicesofafri… > > > > > -- > Crystal "Naliaka" Watley Kigoni > Voices of Africa for Sustainable Development > crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org > http://www.voicesofafrica.org/ > > "You must be the change you wish to see" - Gandhi > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emko%40internetresearc… > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > Director > Internet Research > www.internetresearch.com.gh > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > Fax: +233.21.258811 > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan Director Internet Research www.internetresearch.com.gh emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 Fax: +233.21.258811 Cell: +233.24.4386792

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Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500
by Eric M.K Osiakwan 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

On 30 Nov 2009, at 14:17, kai wulff wrote: > There must be a balanced approach … Absolutely..... > > I am against any form of price regulation .. Not because of greed but because it does not work .. Sometimes it is necessary, the US and Europe has records on that and in recent times Asia. > > Even if an E1 was 200 USD … It is still not in the income bracket … But closer to reality thank 4.5k USD > > Currently you get 4M straight without contention for 600USD list (so 300 per E1) … Now show me the uptake and then we see what happens at the consumer end … I should be asking you that, no? > > If 90% becomes local content and we are using all the Submarine Capacity that lands … Maybe we can have unlimited internet for KSH 100,- a month? Agreed > > Going back to my example of the plane … > > > You are better off paying 50 USD for a ticket that will bring you somewhere you can create value than 25 for a trip that is wasted .. I hope you are not suggesting that international traffic is "wasted" - i would say more local traffic but international capacity is a necessary evil > > Kai Eric here > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im Auftrag von Eric M.K Osiakwan > Gesendet: Monday, November 30, 2009 16:31 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500 > > Kai, > > There is empirical evidence to support the mass update of broadband if the market price is within the disposable income bracket. You and I had access to the TEAMS feasibility study and the pent up demand was incredible. > > The business case that changes the market adoption is "low margin, high volume" as opposed to the current "high margin, low volume". now i tack that to your example below, the A380 can take 800 seats and charge 25USD so more people can fly but because the "corporate greed" is high, we decided to fit the A320 with 120 seats so we can charge 50USD, allowing only few people to fly - that is an artificial element within the marketplace and sometime you need the big stick to bring it down. > > Look SAT3 cost an e1 $30k to the Cameroonian market and the same cable in Ghana cost en e1 $4.5k to the Ghanaian market. The A320 is flying at 10% on the first flight in Cameroun because of the price to the market, not because the market is not anticipatory. > > MainOne has not landed and yet they have gone public with an e1 between $500 and $600, are they not also in business to make money? > > Eric here > > > On 30 Nov 2009, at 02:59, kai wulff wrote: > > > Define “artificial”? > > Did you divide the cost of a cable by the “available” capacity or by the anticipated uptake? > > Example: > > If an A320 costs 6000 USD per flight hour “wet” and has 120 seats, the cost per passenger seat is 50 USD > If an A380 costs 20 000 USD per flight hour “wet” and has 800 seats, the cost per passenger seat is 25 USD > > So do we say that a Tour Operator can only sell a seat for USD 25 plus a small (and again .. What is small) margin? > > What if you only fly at 10% load on your first flight … Isn’t your cost per passenger now 250 USD … > > Kai > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im Auftrag von Eric M.K Osiakwan > Gesendet: Sunday, November 29, 2009 22:27 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500 > > Kai, > > I would observe the sabath by writing my last email on this subject. > > I was at the said workshop and indeed have worked on the subject extensively prior to the announcement by the regulator and in the new story, "supply bandwidth" is the term, otherwise i wont make an apple and oranges analysis. At least you should credit my non-distortionist approach to this subject. > > The situation we are dealing with is the artificial high price of bandwidth to the continent which has held back the industry, those prices MUST come into the realm of reality and then the forces of demand and supply would make usage and local content the catalyst. Offcourse, education, electrification etc are all in the value chain. > > Eric here > > > On 29 Nov 2009, at 19:00, kai wulff wrote: > > > > Eric, > > Please read carefully what I wrote. > > I have no problem with meaningful regulation .. This regulation should focus on promoting usage .. > > Your example of the Central Bank does not fit here .. The rate set by a Central bank would in our case be the cost for which an Operator (Bank) can buy capacity (borrows money). The Central Banks don’t regulate the retail end .. > > I mentioned before, the main tools to drive down Broadband prices would be usage and local content. > > More usage can be created by education, electrification and other factors. > > Rgds > > Kai > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im Auftrag von Eric M.K Osiakwan > Gesendet: Sunday, November 29, 2009 21:34 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500 > > Kai, > > The Central Bank as the regulator of the financial sector in every economy sets prime rates and other industry indicators based on their calculation of the market forces as they interplay with demand and supply. i dont see why you sense danger with the regulator of the coms industry setting "prime rate" based on the commoditized calculation..... > > You generate a lot of weight in your submission below on the private sector factors as a basis to slap the need for regulatory intervention in a market situation that has held the industry back for a very longtime. Am a private sector spice like you but if there is any lesson for us to learn from the current global financial crisis, it is that, we need regulatory interventions in the market theatre as markets have mood and are by that extension in perfect. > > My comment is, all the factors you have enumerated are great but they dont negate the need for regulatory intervention to bring artificially high prices down for the masses to have access, a market expansion mechanism. > > Eric here > > > > On 29 Nov 2009, at 17:59, kai wulff wrote: > > > > > Eric, > > This is exactly the type of statement that is dangerous. It is a little bit like deflation … > > Because everybody expect cheaper prices nobody moves .. And because of this, uptake is below the potential, usage of the cable is sub optimal and prices don’t come down … Result: People will wait longer .. > > I still don’t understand why we are so set on the E1 price (actually we should talk about 2M duplex and not old school) for a BPO .. Quality is what matters .. > > With a good quality compression you can push more than 256 calls at any given time. So in an 8 hour shift you could have 122880 call minutes with 256 agents .. Assume 70% load, this makes 86016 minutes. Surely, you will have to terminate them into a network. Assume 0.02USD per minute. > > So my question: What is your staff cost? Let’s argue 700KSH per day and person? Electricity? KSH 20 per day and person? Rent KSH 50 per day and person (assuming you work 2 shifts, 7 days a week). > > Add software, overheads ….. > > So now, what is the cost of communication? > > Currently an E1 in Kenya costs 1200 USD (not using the free offer) list price. So we said 2 shifts, 30 days, 70% load .. > > 5160960 call minutes a month > > That makes 0,0174 KSH per minute (took a rate of 75 to the USD) for the submarine portion! > We add KSH 2 for termination = 2,0174 KSH communications per minute > > Salaries: 1,45 KSH per minute (and this includes the idle ones or KSH 2,08 per minute at 70% > > You see the contribution of the pure Submarine portion .. It is NEXT TO NOTHING. > > Any comments? > > Kai > > > > > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im Auftrag von Eric M.K Osiakwan > Gesendet: Sunday, November 29, 2009 20:35 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500 > > A two day workshop called “Fiber Optic Undersea (Submarine) cable”, in collaboration with West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA), the German Technical Group (GTZ) and also the National Communications Authority (NCA) at the La Palm Royal Hotel. > The workshop offered WATRA members the guidance regarding the regulation of access to new undersea cables and also come up with adoptable guidelines for issuance of undersea cable licenses and landing rights agreement. This would ensure the transparency in deployment and pricing of undersea cables. > A Member of the Board of Directors of NCA, Solomon Quandzie has observed that the availability of international bandwidth, coupled with NCA’s plans for licensing additional terrestrial fiber optic cables systems, and also wireless broadband access (through things like WiMAX) operators would finally set the deployment of broadband networks throughout the country and further lay the foundation for rapid economic growth in the ICT sector. > He said, application of Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs) and Government’s decentralization program would enhance various e-government packages which would increase the social-economic development of the citizenry in a manner never witnessed in this country over the past several years. > > Quandzie said that the NCA is committed to opening up the market base of the telecommunication industry by offering an additional fiber optic cable operator (WACS), which would add more capacity to the existing one, all within a 24 month period. > > According to Quandzie, the current SAT 3 cable systems provides an estimated three gigabytes capacity of international bandwidth to the country at approx systems to become operational, adding that “They will be adding respectively, for a total of 1,920 gigabytes or 640 fold increase to the current capacity of international bandwidth in the country”. > > Quandzie said that NCA expectation of a supply bandwidth a price goal of $100-500 per E1 should be possible within the very near future which would provide the necessary framework for the attainment of such an outcome. > > He concluded that with the right regulatory framework established, reliable and affordable broadband networks, coupled with low cost of available international bandwidth can be provided through undersea fiber optic cables. > (Source: The Ghanaian Chronicle) > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > Director > Internet Research > www.internetresearch.com.gh > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > Fax: +233.21.258811 > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > Director > Internet Research > www.internetresearch.com.gh > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > Fax: +233.21.258811 > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > Director > Internet Research > www.internetresearch.com.gh > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > Fax: +233.21.258811 > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > Director > Internet Research > www.internetresearch.com.gh > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > Fax: +233.21.258811 > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan Director Internet Research www.internetresearch.com.gh emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 Fax: +233.21.258811 Cell: +233.24.4386792

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Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500
by Crystal Watley Kigoni 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Regulatory bodies are designed to ensure fair play. In the case of Internet connectivity and pricing, the demand for services has outpaced the production. As it stands. more bandwidth is on its way via sea and air which will naturally make prices fall. With the landing of the cables, we have a trickle that we are counting as a landslide. It takes time to implement capacity. Within the next year prices will fall due to market mechanism not due to regulatory action. Crystal Kigoni On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 5:59 AM, kai wulff <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> wrote: > Define “artificial”? > > > > Did you divide the cost of a cable by the “available” capacity or by the > anticipated uptake? > > > > Example: > > > > If an A320 costs 6000 USD per flight hour “wet” and has 120 seats, the cost > per passenger seat is 50 USD > > If an A380 costs 20 000 USD per flight hour “wet” and has 800 seats, the > cost per passenger seat is 25 USD > > > > So do we say that a Tour Operator can only sell a seat for USD 25 plus a > small (and again .. What is small) margin? > > > > What if you only fly at 10% load on your first flight … Isn’t your cost per > passenger now 250 USD … > > > > Kai > > > > *Von:* kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto: > kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff <kictanet-bounces%2Bkai.wulff>=kdn.co.ke@ > lists.kictanet.or.ke] *Im Auftrag von *Eric M.K Osiakwan > *Gesendet:* Sunday, November 29, 2009 22:27 > > *An:* kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > *Betreff:* Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 > for US$100-500 > > > > Kai, > > > > I would observe the sabath by writing my last email on this subject. > > > > I was at the said workshop and indeed have worked on the subject > extensively prior to the announcement by the regulator and in the new story, > "supply bandwidth" is the term, otherwise i wont make an apple and oranges > analysis. At least you should credit my non-distortionist approach to this > subject. > > > > The situation we are dealing with is the artificial high price of bandwidth > to the continent which has held back the industry, those prices MUST come > into the realm of reality and then the forces of demand and supply would > make usage and local content the catalyst. Offcourse, education, > electrification etc are all in the value chain. > > > > Eric here > > > > > > On 29 Nov 2009, at 19:00, kai wulff wrote: > > > > Eric, > > > > Please read carefully what I wrote. > > > > I have no problem with meaningful regulation .. This regulation should > focus on promoting usage .. > > > > Your example of the Central Bank does not fit here .. The rate set by a > Central bank would in our case be the cost for which an Operator (Bank) can > buy capacity (borrows money). The Central Banks don’t regulate the retail > end .. > > > > I mentioned before, the main tools to drive down Broadband prices would be > usage and local content. > > > > More usage can be created by education, electrification and other factors. > > > > Rgds > > > > Kai > > > > *Von:* kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto: > kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff <kictanet-bounces%2Bkai.wulff>=kdn.co.ke@ > lists.kictanet.or.ke] *Im Auftrag von *Eric M.K Osiakwan > *Gesendet:* Sunday, November 29, 2009 21:34 > *An:* kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > *Betreff:* Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 > for US$100-500 > > > > Kai, > > > > The Central Bank as the regulator of the financial sector in every economy > sets prime rates and other industry indicators based on their calculation of > the market forces as they interplay with demand and supply. i dont see why > you sense danger with the regulator of the coms industry setting "prime > rate" based on the commoditized calculation..... > > > > You generate a lot of weight in your submission below on the private sector > factors as a basis to slap the need for regulatory intervention in a market > situation that has held the industry back for a very longtime. Am a private > sector spice like you but if there is any lesson for us to learn from the > current global financial crisis, it is that, we need regulatory > interventions in the market theatre as markets have mood and are by that > extension in perfect. > > > > My comment is, all the factors you have enumerated are great but they dont > negate the need for regulatory intervention to bring artificially high > prices down for the masses to have access, a market expansion mechanism. > > > > Eric here > > > > > > > > On 29 Nov 2009, at 17:59, kai wulff wrote: > > > > > Eric, > > > > This is exactly the type of statement that is dangerous. It is a little bit > like deflation … > > > > Because everybody expect cheaper prices nobody moves .. And because of > this, uptake is below the potential, usage of the cable is sub optimal and > prices don’t come down … Result: People will wait longer .. > > > > I still don’t understand why we are so set on the E1 price (actually we > should talk about 2M duplex and not old school) for a BPO .. Quality is what > matters .. > > > > With a good quality compression you can push more than 256 calls at any > given time. So in an 8 hour shift you could have 122880 call minutes with > 256 agents .. Assume 70% load, this makes 86016 minutes. Surely, you will > have to terminate them into a network. Assume 0.02USD per minute. > > > > So my question: What is your staff cost? Let’s argue 700KSH per day and > person? Electricity? KSH 20 per day and person? Rent KSH 50 per day and > person (assuming you work 2 shifts, 7 days a week). > > > > Add software, overheads ….. > > > > So now, what is the cost of communication? > > > > Currently an E1 in Kenya costs 1200 USD (not using the free offer) list > price. So we said 2 shifts, 30 days, 70% load .. > > > > 5160960 call minutes a month > > > > That makes 0,0174 KSH per minute (took a rate of 75 to the USD) for the > submarine portion! > > We add KSH 2 for termination = 2,0174 KSH communications per minute > > > > Salaries: 1,45 KSH per minute (and this includes the idle ones or KSH 2,08 > per minute at 70% > > > > You see the contribution of the pure Submarine portion .. It is NEXT TO > NOTHING. > > > > Any comments? > > > > Kai > > > > > > > > > > > > *Von:* kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto: > kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff <kictanet-bounces%2Bkai.wulff>=kdn.co.ke > @lists.kictanet.or.ke] *Im Auftrag von *Eric M.K Osiakwan > *Gesendet:* Sunday, November 29, 2009 20:35 > *An:* kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > *Betreff:* [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for > US$100-500 > > > > A two day workshop called “Fiber Optic Undersea (Submarine) cable”, in > collaboration with West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly > (WATRA) <http://98.130.227.12/>, the German Technical Group (GTZ)<http://www.gtz.de/en/> and > also the National Communications Authority (NCA) <http://www.nca.org.gh/> at > the La Palm Royal Hotel. > > The workshop offered WATRA <http://98.130.227.12/> members the guidance > regarding the regulation of access to new undersea cables and also come up > with adoptable guidelines for issuance of undersea cable licenses and > landing rights agreement. This would ensure the transparency in deployment > and pricing of undersea cables. > > A Member of the Board of Directors of NCA <http://www.nca.org.gh/>, > Solomon Quandzie has observed that the availability of international > bandwidth, coupled with NCA’s plans for licensing additional terrestrial > fiber optic cables systems, and also wireless broadband access (through > things like WiMAX) operators would finally set the deployment of broadband > networks throughout the country and further lay the foundation for rapid > economic growth in the ICT sector. > > He said, application of Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs) and > Government’s decentralization program would enhance various e-government > packages which would increase the social-economic development of the > citizenry in a manner never witnessed in this country over the past several > years. > > Quandzie said that the NCA is committed to opening up the market base of > the telecommunication industry by offering an additional fiber optic cable > operator (WACS), which would add more capacity to the existing one, all > within a 24 month period. > > According to Quandzie, the current SAT 3 cable systems provides an > estimated three gigabytes capacity of international bandwidth to the country > at approx systems to become operational, adding that “They will be adding > respectively, for a total of 1,920 gigabytes or 640 fold increase to the > current capacity of international bandwidth in the country”. > > Quandzie said that NCA expectation of a supply bandwidth a price goal of > $100-500 per E1 should be possible within the very near future which would > provide the necessary framework for the attainment of such an outcome. > > He concluded that with the right regulatory framework established, reliable > and affordable broadband networks, coupled with low cost of available > international bandwidth can be provided through undersea fiber optic cables. > (Source: The Ghanaian Chronicle) > > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > > Director > > Internet Research > > www.internetresearch.com.gh > > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > > Fax: +233.21.258811 > > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > > > > > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > > Director > > Internet Research > > www.internetresearch.com.gh > > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > > Fax: +233.21.258811 > > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > > > > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > > Director > > Internet Research > > www.internetresearch.com.gh > > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > > Fax: +233.21.258811 > > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/crystal%40voicesofafri… > > -- Crystal "Naliaka" Watley Kigoni Voices of Africa for Sustainable Development crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org http://www.voicesofafrica.org/ "You must be the change you wish to see" - Gandhi

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Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500
by Eric M.K Osiakwan 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Kai, There is empirical evidence to support the mass update of broadband if the market price is within the disposable income bracket. You and I had access to the TEAMS feasibility study and the pent up demand was incredible. The business case that changes the market adoption is "low margin, high volume" as opposed to the current "high margin, low volume". now i tack that to your example below, the A380 can take 800 seats and charge 25USD so more people can fly but because the "corporate greed" is high, we decided to fit the A320 with 120 seats so we can charge 50USD, allowing only few people to fly - that is an artificial element within the marketplace and sometime you need the big stick to bring it down. Look SAT3 cost an e1 $30k to the Cameroonian market and the same cable in Ghana cost en e1 $4.5k to the Ghanaian market. The A320 is flying at 10% on the first flight in Cameroun because of the price to the market, not because the market is not anticipatory. MainOne has not landed and yet they have gone public with an e1 between $500 and $600, are they not also in business to make money? Eric here On 30 Nov 2009, at 02:59, kai wulff wrote: > Define “artificial”? > > Did you divide the cost of a cable by the “available” capacity or by the anticipated uptake? > > Example: > > If an A320 costs 6000 USD per flight hour “wet” and has 120 seats, the cost per passenger seat is 50 USD > If an A380 costs 20 000 USD per flight hour “wet” and has 800 seats, the cost per passenger seat is 25 USD > > So do we say that a Tour Operator can only sell a seat for USD 25 plus a small (and again .. What is small) margin? > > What if you only fly at 10% load on your first flight … Isn’t your cost per passenger now 250 USD … > > Kai > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im Auftrag von Eric M.K Osiakwan > Gesendet: Sunday, November 29, 2009 22:27 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500 > > Kai, > > I would observe the sabath by writing my last email on this subject. > > I was at the said workshop and indeed have worked on the subject extensively prior to the announcement by the regulator and in the new story, "supply bandwidth" is the term, otherwise i wont make an apple and oranges analysis. At least you should credit my non-distortionist approach to this subject. > > The situation we are dealing with is the artificial high price of bandwidth to the continent which has held back the industry, those prices MUST come into the realm of reality and then the forces of demand and supply would make usage and local content the catalyst. Offcourse, education, electrification etc are all in the value chain. > > Eric here > > > On 29 Nov 2009, at 19:00, kai wulff wrote: > > > Eric, > > Please read carefully what I wrote. > > I have no problem with meaningful regulation .. This regulation should focus on promoting usage .. > > Your example of the Central Bank does not fit here .. The rate set by a Central bank would in our case be the cost for which an Operator (Bank) can buy capacity (borrows money). The Central Banks don’t regulate the retail end .. > > I mentioned before, the main tools to drive down Broadband prices would be usage and local content. > > More usage can be created by education, electrification and other factors. > > Rgds > > Kai > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im Auftrag von Eric M.K Osiakwan > Gesendet: Sunday, November 29, 2009 21:34 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500 > > Kai, > > The Central Bank as the regulator of the financial sector in every economy sets prime rates and other industry indicators based on their calculation of the market forces as they interplay with demand and supply. i dont see why you sense danger with the regulator of the coms industry setting "prime rate" based on the commoditized calculation..... > > You generate a lot of weight in your submission below on the private sector factors as a basis to slap the need for regulatory intervention in a market situation that has held the industry back for a very longtime. Am a private sector spice like you but if there is any lesson for us to learn from the current global financial crisis, it is that, we need regulatory interventions in the market theatre as markets have mood and are by that extension in perfect. > > My comment is, all the factors you have enumerated are great but they dont negate the need for regulatory intervention to bring artificially high prices down for the masses to have access, a market expansion mechanism. > > Eric here > > > > On 29 Nov 2009, at 17:59, kai wulff wrote: > > > > Eric, > > This is exactly the type of statement that is dangerous. It is a little bit like deflation … > > Because everybody expect cheaper prices nobody moves .. And because of this, uptake is below the potential, usage of the cable is sub optimal and prices don’t come down … Result: People will wait longer .. > > I still don’t understand why we are so set on the E1 price (actually we should talk about 2M duplex and not old school) for a BPO .. Quality is what matters .. > > With a good quality compression you can push more than 256 calls at any given time. So in an 8 hour shift you could have 122880 call minutes with 256 agents .. Assume 70% load, this makes 86016 minutes. Surely, you will have to terminate them into a network. Assume 0.02USD per minute. > > So my question: What is your staff cost? Let’s argue 700KSH per day and person? Electricity? KSH 20 per day and person? Rent KSH 50 per day and person (assuming you work 2 shifts, 7 days a week). > > Add software, overheads ….. > > So now, what is the cost of communication? > > Currently an E1 in Kenya costs 1200 USD (not using the free offer) list price. So we said 2 shifts, 30 days, 70% load .. > > 5160960 call minutes a month > > That makes 0,0174 KSH per minute (took a rate of 75 to the USD) for the submarine portion! > We add KSH 2 for termination = 2,0174 KSH communications per minute > > Salaries: 1,45 KSH per minute (and this includes the idle ones or KSH 2,08 per minute at 70% > > You see the contribution of the pure Submarine portion .. It is NEXT TO NOTHING. > > Any comments? > > Kai > > > > > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im Auftrag von Eric M.K Osiakwan > Gesendet: Sunday, November 29, 2009 20:35 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500 > > A two day workshop called “Fiber Optic Undersea (Submarine) cable”, in collaboration with West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA), the German Technical Group (GTZ) and also the National Communications Authority (NCA) at the La Palm Royal Hotel. > The workshop offered WATRA members the guidance regarding the regulation of access to new undersea cables and also come up with adoptable guidelines for issuance of undersea cable licenses and landing rights agreement. This would ensure the transparency in deployment and pricing of undersea cables. > A Member of the Board of Directors of NCA, Solomon Quandzie has observed that the availability of international bandwidth, coupled with NCA’s plans for licensing additional terrestrial fiber optic cables systems, and also wireless broadband access (through things like WiMAX) operators would finally set the deployment of broadband networks throughout the country and further lay the foundation for rapid economic growth in the ICT sector. > He said, application of Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs) and Government’s decentralization program would enhance various e-government packages which would increase the social-economic development of the citizenry in a manner never witnessed in this country over the past several years. > > Quandzie said that the NCA is committed to opening up the market base of the telecommunication industry by offering an additional fiber optic cable operator (WACS), which would add more capacity to the existing one, all within a 24 month period. > > According to Quandzie, the current SAT 3 cable systems provides an estimated three gigabytes capacity of international bandwidth to the country at approx systems to become operational, adding that “They will be adding respectively, for a total of 1,920 gigabytes or 640 fold increase to the current capacity of international bandwidth in the country”. > > Quandzie said that NCA expectation of a supply bandwidth a price goal of $100-500 per E1 should be possible within the very near future which would provide the necessary framework for the attainment of such an outcome. > > He concluded that with the right regulatory framework established, reliable and affordable broadband networks, coupled with low cost of available international bandwidth can be provided through undersea fiber optic cables. > (Source: The Ghanaian Chronicle) > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > Director > Internet Research > www.internetresearch.com.gh > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > Fax: +233.21.258811 > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > Director > Internet Research > www.internetresearch.com.gh > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > Fax: +233.21.258811 > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > Director > Internet Research > www.internetresearch.com.gh > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > Fax: +233.21.258811 > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan Director Internet Research www.internetresearch.com.gh emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 Fax: +233.21.258811 Cell: +233.24.4386792

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ICDL Directive a slap in the face
by robert yawe 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

It was with shock and disbelieve when I read an article in the dailies indicating that the government has decided to use the Microsoft certification ICDL (International Computer Driving License) as the approved application compliance qualification. This is definitely a slap in the faces of all those associations and government agencies that have over the years developed generic curriculum for applications certification. How does the government frustrate all this efforts for years just to wake up one morning and literally cripple our institutions because a "donor" as offered "free" services. It is a fact that in 90% of cases the first sniff of cocaine that an addict took was given to them for free, due to its highly addictive properties the dealer knows that it will only be a matter of time before that free sampler becomes a hooked client. The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC), University of Nairobi, Computer Society of Kenya and even Pitmans have tried and tested curriculum for computer applications competency training. What makes this more practical that the ICDL is that they are generic and not product specific. In addition they are cheaper to administer and examine all most of them require is just an upgrade so that exams can be administered online further reducing costs. The cost of examinations for ICDL is Ksh. 24,000/- at an exchange rate of 78/- to the dollar, this is equivalent to 1 year tuition for a University degree program. Are we really serious about encouraging ICT education and effective utilization? "When they came for my neighbour I said nothing, when they came for my brother I said nothing and when they came for me there was no one to say anything" We said nothing when Cisco moved in a set up so called Cisco Academies yet we all knew that this was wrong as Cisco teaches a product specific routing implementation based on their operating system which denies the graduand an open mind when it comes to providing solutions. Microsoft was stopped from providing software and their certification programs to schools in the same way that depo provera was withdrawn from public health facilities in the US & Europe yet like a herd of sheep we adopt all blindly. Can we please stop this madness! 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] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500
by Evans Ikua 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

To a large extent, I don't believe so much in regulation. I would rather free market economics. But this is only to a certain extent. With the situation we are faced with, I think its close to what we hear from KENIC. That they cant sell their .ke TLDs at a low enough price because they don't have the numbers to sustain their operations. How about they lower the prices and get the numbers? Same thing for the Bandwidth. Lower the prices, get the numbers and the money and content will follow. Haven't we learned anything from the mobile sector? -- Evans Ikua Linux Professional Association of Kenya Tel: +254-20-2250381, Cell: +254-722 955 831 Eagle House, 2nd Floor Kimathi Street, Opp. Corner House www.lpakenya.org Quoting kai wulff <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke>: > Define "artificial"? > > > > Did you divide the cost of a cable by the "available" capacity or by the > anticipated uptake? > > > > Example: > > > > If an A320 costs 6000 USD per flight hour "wet" and has 120 seats, the cost > per passenger seat is 50 USD > > If an A380 costs 20 000 USD per flight hour "wet" and has 800 seats, the > cost per passenger seat is 25 USD > > > > So do we say that a Tour Operator can only sell a seat for USD 25 plus a > small (and again .. What is small) margin? > > > > What if you only fly at 10% load on your first flight . Isn't your cost per > passenger now 250 USD . > > > > Kai > > > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im > Auftrag von Eric M.K Osiakwan > Gesendet: Sunday, November 29, 2009 22:27 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for > US$100-500 > > > > Kai, > > > > I would observe the sabath by writing my last email on this subject. > > > > I was at the said workshop and indeed have worked on the subject extensively > prior to the announcement by the regulator and in the new story, "supply > bandwidth" is the term, otherwise i wont make an apple and oranges analysis. > At least you should credit my non-distortionist approach to this subject. > > > > The situation we are dealing with is the artificial high price of bandwidth > to the continent which has held back the industry, those prices MUST come > into the realm of reality and then the forces of demand and supply would > make usage and local content the catalyst. Offcourse, education, > electrification etc are all in the value chain. > > > > Eric here > > > > > > On 29 Nov 2009, at 19:00, kai wulff wrote: > > > > > > Eric, > > > > Please read carefully what I wrote. > > > > I have no problem with meaningful regulation .. This regulation should focus > on promoting usage .. > > > > Your example of the Central Bank does not fit here .. The rate set by a > Central bank would in our case be the cost for which an Operator (Bank) can > buy capacity (borrows money). The Central Banks don't regulate the retail > end .. > > > > I mentioned before, the main tools to drive down Broadband prices would be > usage and local content. > > > > More usage can be created by education, electrification and other factors. > > > > Rgds > > > > Kai > > > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im > Auftrag von Eric M.K Osiakwan > Gesendet: Sunday, November 29, 2009 21:34 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for > US$100-500 > > > > Kai, > > > > The Central Bank as the regulator of the financial sector in every economy > sets prime rates and other industry indicators based on their calculation of > the market forces as they interplay with demand and supply. i dont see why > you sense danger with the regulator of the coms industry setting "prime > rate" based on the commoditized calculation..... > > > > You generate a lot of weight in your submission below on the private sector > factors as a basis to slap the need for regulatory intervention in a market > situation that has held the industry back for a very longtime. Am a private > sector spice like you but if there is any lesson for us to learn from the > current global financial crisis, it is that, we need regulatory > interventions in the market theatre as markets have mood and are by that > extension in perfect. > > > > My comment is, all the factors you have enumerated are great but they dont > negate the need for regulatory intervention to bring artificially high > prices down for the masses to have access, a market expansion mechanism. > > > > Eric here > > > > > > > > On 29 Nov 2009, at 17:59, kai wulff wrote: > > > > > > > Eric, > > > > This is exactly the type of statement that is dangerous. It is a little bit > like deflation . > > > > Because everybody expect cheaper prices nobody moves .. And because of this, > uptake is below the potential, usage of the cable is sub optimal and prices > don't come down . Result: People will wait longer .. > > > > I still don't understand why we are so set on the E1 price (actually we > should talk about 2M duplex and not old school) for a BPO .. Quality is what > matters .. > > > > With a good quality compression you can push more than 256 calls at any > given time. So in an 8 hour shift you could have 122880 call minutes with > 256 agents .. Assume 70% load, this makes 86016 minutes. Surely, you will > have to terminate them into a network. Assume 0.02USD per minute. > > > > So my question: What is your staff cost? Let's argue 700KSH per day and > person? Electricity? KSH 20 per day and person? Rent KSH 50 per day and > person (assuming you work 2 shifts, 7 days a week). > > > > Add software, overheads ... > > > > So now, what is the cost of communication? > > > > Currently an E1 in Kenya costs 1200 USD (not using the free offer) list > price. So we said 2 shifts, 30 days, 70% load .. > > > > 5160960 call minutes a month > > > > That makes 0,0174 KSH per minute (took a rate of 75 to the USD) for the > submarine portion! > > We add KSH 2 for termination = 2,0174 KSH communications per minute > > > > Salaries: 1,45 KSH per minute (and this includes the idle ones or KSH 2,08 > per minute at 70% > > > > You see the contribution of the pure Submarine portion .. It is NEXT TO > NOTHING. > > > > Any comments? > > > > Kai > > > > > > > > > > > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im > Auftrag von Eric M.K Osiakwan > Gesendet: Sunday, November 29, 2009 20:35 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for > US$100-500 > > > > A two day workshop called "Fiber Optic Undersea (Submarine) cable", in > collaboration with <http://98.130.227.12/> West Africa Telecommunications > Regulators Assembly (WATRA), the <http://www.gtz.de/en/> German Technical > Group (GTZ) and also the <http://www.nca.org.gh/> National Communications > Authority (NCA) at the La Palm Royal Hotel. > > The workshop offered <http://98.130.227.12/> WATRA members the guidance > regarding the regulation of access to new undersea cables and also come up > with adoptable guidelines for issuance of undersea cable licenses and > landing rights agreement. This would ensure the transparency in deployment > and pricing of undersea cables. > > A Member of the Board of Directors of <http://www.nca.org.gh/> NCA, Solomon > Quandzie has observed that the availability of international bandwidth, > coupled with NCA's plans for licensing additional terrestrial fiber optic > cables systems, and also wireless broadband access (through things like > WiMAX) operators would finally set the deployment of broadband networks > throughout the country and further lay the foundation for rapid economic > growth in the ICT sector. > > He said, application of Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs) and Government's > decentralization program would enhance various e-government packages which > would increase the social-economic development of the citizenry in a manner > never witnessed in this country over the past several years. > > Quandzie said that the NCA is committed to opening up the market base of the > telecommunication industry by offering an additional fiber optic cable > operator (WACS), which would add more capacity to the existing one, all > within a 24 month period. > > According to Quandzie, the current SAT 3 cable systems provides an estimated > three gigabytes capacity of international bandwidth to the country at approx > systems to become operational, adding that "They will be adding > respectively, for a total of 1,920 gigabytes or 640 fold increase to the > current capacity of international bandwidth in the country". > > Quandzie said that NCA expectation of a supply bandwidth a price goal of > $100-500 per E1 should be possible within the very near future which would > provide the necessary framework for the attainment of such an outcome. > > He concluded that with the right regulatory framework established, reliable > and affordable broadband networks, coupled with low cost of available > international bandwidth can be provided through undersea fiber optic cables. > (Source: The Ghanaian Chronicle) > > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > > Director > > Internet Research > > www.internetresearch.com.gh > > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > > Fax: +233.21.258811 > > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > > Director > > Internet Research > > www.internetresearch.com.gh > > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > > Fax: +233.21.258811 > > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > > Director > > Internet Research > > www.internetresearch.com.gh > > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > > Fax: +233.21.258811 > > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > > > > > > >

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Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500
by Eric M.K Osiakwan 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Kai, I would observe the sabath by writing my last email on this subject. I was at the said workshop and indeed have worked on the subject extensively prior to the announcement by the regulator and in the new story, "supply bandwidth" is the term, otherwise i wont make an apple and oranges analysis. At least you should credit my non-distortionist approach to this subject. The situation we are dealing with is the artificial high price of bandwidth to the continent which has held back the industry, those prices MUST come into the realm of reality and then the forces of demand and supply would make usage and local content the catalyst. Offcourse, education, electrification etc are all in the value chain. Eric here On 29 Nov 2009, at 19:00, kai wulff wrote: > Eric, > > Please read carefully what I wrote. > > I have no problem with meaningful regulation .. This regulation should focus on promoting usage .. > > Your example of the Central Bank does not fit here .. The rate set by a Central bank would in our case be the cost for which an Operator (Bank) can buy capacity (borrows money). The Central Banks don’t regulate the retail end .. > > I mentioned before, the main tools to drive down Broadband prices would be usage and local content. > > More usage can be created by education, electrification and other factors. > > Rgds > > Kai > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im Auftrag von Eric M.K Osiakwan > Gesendet: Sunday, November 29, 2009 21:34 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500 > > Kai, > > The Central Bank as the regulator of the financial sector in every economy sets prime rates and other industry indicators based on their calculation of the market forces as they interplay with demand and supply. i dont see why you sense danger with the regulator of the coms industry setting "prime rate" based on the commoditized calculation..... > > You generate a lot of weight in your submission below on the private sector factors as a basis to slap the need for regulatory intervention in a market situation that has held the industry back for a very longtime. Am a private sector spice like you but if there is any lesson for us to learn from the current global financial crisis, it is that, we need regulatory interventions in the market theatre as markets have mood and are by that extension in perfect. > > My comment is, all the factors you have enumerated are great but they dont negate the need for regulatory intervention to bring artificially high prices down for the masses to have access, a market expansion mechanism. > > Eric here > > > > On 29 Nov 2009, at 17:59, kai wulff wrote: > > > Eric, > > This is exactly the type of statement that is dangerous. It is a little bit like deflation … > > Because everybody expect cheaper prices nobody moves .. And because of this, uptake is below the potential, usage of the cable is sub optimal and prices don’t come down … Result: People will wait longer .. > > I still don’t understand why we are so set on the E1 price (actually we should talk about 2M duplex and not old school) for a BPO .. Quality is what matters .. > > With a good quality compression you can push more than 256 calls at any given time. So in an 8 hour shift you could have 122880 call minutes with 256 agents .. Assume 70% load, this makes 86016 minutes. Surely, you will have to terminate them into a network. Assume 0.02USD per minute. > > So my question: What is your staff cost? Let’s argue 700KSH per day and person? Electricity? KSH 20 per day and person? Rent KSH 50 per day and person (assuming you work 2 shifts, 7 days a week). > > Add software, overheads ….. > > So now, what is the cost of communication? > > Currently an E1 in Kenya costs 1200 USD (not using the free offer) list price. So we said 2 shifts, 30 days, 70% load .. > > 5160960 call minutes a month > > That makes 0,0174 KSH per minute (took a rate of 75 to the USD) for the submarine portion! > We add KSH 2 for termination = 2,0174 KSH communications per minute > > Salaries: 1,45 KSH per minute (and this includes the idle ones or KSH 2,08 per minute at 70% > > You see the contribution of the pure Submarine portion .. It is NEXT TO NOTHING. > > Any comments? > > Kai > > > > > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im Auftrag von Eric M.K Osiakwan > Gesendet: Sunday, November 29, 2009 20:35 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500 > > A two day workshop called “Fiber Optic Undersea (Submarine) cable”, in collaboration with West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA), the German Technical Group (GTZ) and also the National Communications Authority (NCA) at the La Palm Royal Hotel. > The workshop offered WATRA members the guidance regarding the regulation of access to new undersea cables and also come up with adoptable guidelines for issuance of undersea cable licenses and landing rights agreement. This would ensure the transparency in deployment and pricing of undersea cables. > A Member of the Board of Directors of NCA, Solomon Quandzie has observed that the availability of international bandwidth, coupled with NCA’s plans for licensing additional terrestrial fiber optic cables systems, and also wireless broadband access (through things like WiMAX) operators would finally set the deployment of broadband networks throughout the country and further lay the foundation for rapid economic growth in the ICT sector. > He said, application of Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs) and Government’s decentralization program would enhance various e-government packages which would increase the social-economic development of the citizenry in a manner never witnessed in this country over the past several years. > > Quandzie said that the NCA is committed to opening up the market base of the telecommunication industry by offering an additional fiber optic cable operator (WACS), which would add more capacity to the existing one, all within a 24 month period. > > According to Quandzie, the current SAT 3 cable systems provides an estimated three gigabytes capacity of international bandwidth to the country at approx systems to become operational, adding that “They will be adding respectively, for a total of 1,920 gigabytes or 640 fold increase to the current capacity of international bandwidth in the country”. > > Quandzie said that NCA expectation of a supply bandwidth a price goal of $100-500 per E1 should be possible within the very near future which would provide the necessary framework for the attainment of such an outcome. > > He concluded that with the right regulatory framework established, reliable and affordable broadband networks, coupled with low cost of available international bandwidth can be provided through undersea fiber optic cables. > (Source: The Ghanaian Chronicle) > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > Director > Internet Research > www.internetresearch.com.gh > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > Fax: +233.21.258811 > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > Director > Internet Research > www.internetresearch.com.gh > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > Fax: +233.21.258811 > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan Director Internet Research www.internetresearch.com.gh emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 Fax: +233.21.258811 Cell: +233.24.4386792

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Re: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500
by Eric M.K Osiakwan 29 Nov '09

29 Nov '09

Kai, The Central Bank as the regulator of the financial sector in every economy sets prime rates and other industry indicators based on their calculation of the market forces as they interplay with demand and supply. i dont see why you sense danger with the regulator of the coms industry setting "prime rate" based on the commoditized calculation..... You generate a lot of weight in your submission below on the private sector factors as a basis to slap the need for regulatory intervention in a market situation that has held the industry back for a very longtime. Am a private sector spice like you but if there is any lesson for us to learn from the current global financial crisis, it is that, we need regulatory interventions in the market theatre as markets have mood and are by that extension in perfect. My comment is, all the factors you have enumerated are great but they dont negate the need for regulatory intervention to bring artificially high prices down for the masses to have access, a market expansion mechanism. Eric here On 29 Nov 2009, at 17:59, kai wulff wrote: > Eric, > > This is exactly the type of statement that is dangerous. It is a little bit like deflation … > > Because everybody expect cheaper prices nobody moves .. And because of this, uptake is below the potential, usage of the cable is sub optimal and prices don’t come down … Result: People will wait longer .. > > I still don’t understand why we are so set on the E1 price (actually we should talk about 2M duplex and not old school) for a BPO .. Quality is what matters .. > > With a good quality compression you can push more than 256 calls at any given time. So in an 8 hour shift you could have 122880 call minutes with 256 agents .. Assume 70% load, this makes 86016 minutes. Surely, you will have to terminate them into a network. Assume 0.02USD per minute. > > So my question: What is your staff cost? Let’s argue 700KSH per day and person? Electricity? KSH 20 per day and person? Rent KSH 50 per day and person (assuming you work 2 shifts, 7 days a week). > > Add software, overheads ….. > > So now, what is the cost of communication? > > Currently an E1 in Kenya costs 1200 USD (not using the free offer) list price. So we said 2 shifts, 30 days, 70% load .. > > 5160960 call minutes a month > > That makes 0,0174 KSH per minute (took a rate of 75 to the USD) for the submarine portion! > We add KSH 2 for termination = 2,0174 KSH communications per minute > > Salaries: 1,45 KSH per minute (and this includes the idle ones or KSH 2,08 per minute at 70% > > You see the contribution of the pure Submarine portion .. It is NEXT TO NOTHING. > > Any comments? > > Kai > > > > > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im Auftrag von Eric M.K Osiakwan > Gesendet: Sunday, November 29, 2009 20:35 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: [kictanet] NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500 > > A two day workshop called “Fiber Optic Undersea (Submarine) cable”, in collaboration with West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA), the German Technical Group (GTZ) and also the National Communications Authority (NCA) at the La Palm Royal Hotel. > The workshop offered WATRA members the guidance regarding the regulation of access to new undersea cables and also come up with adoptable guidelines for issuance of undersea cable licenses and landing rights agreement. This would ensure the transparency in deployment and pricing of undersea cables. > A Member of the Board of Directors of NCA, Solomon Quandzie has observed that the availability of international bandwidth, coupled with NCA’s plans for licensing additional terrestrial fiber optic cables systems, and also wireless broadband access (through things like WiMAX) operators would finally set the deployment of broadband networks throughout the country and further lay the foundation for rapid economic growth in the ICT sector. > He said, application of Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs) and Government’s decentralization program would enhance various e-government packages which would increase the social-economic development of the citizenry in a manner never witnessed in this country over the past several years. > > Quandzie said that the NCA is committed to opening up the market base of the telecommunication industry by offering an additional fiber optic cable operator (WACS), which would add more capacity to the existing one, all within a 24 month period. > > According to Quandzie, the current SAT 3 cable systems provides an estimated three gigabytes capacity of international bandwidth to the country at approx systems to become operational, adding that “They will be adding respectively, for a total of 1,920 gigabytes or 640 fold increase to the current capacity of international bandwidth in the country”. > > Quandzie said that NCA expectation of a supply bandwidth a price goal of $100-500 per E1 should be possible within the very near future which would provide the necessary framework for the attainment of such an outcome. > > He concluded that with the right regulatory framework established, reliable and affordable broadband networks, coupled with low cost of available international bandwidth can be provided through undersea fiber optic cables. > (Source: The Ghanaian Chronicle) > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > Director > Internet Research > www.internetresearch.com.gh > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > Fax: +233.21.258811 > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan Director Internet Research www.internetresearch.com.gh emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 Fax: +233.21.258811 Cell: +233.24.4386792

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NCA Board member gives its price target as an E1 for US$100-500
by Eric M.K Osiakwan 29 Nov '09

29 Nov '09

A two day workshop called “Fiber Optic Undersea (Submarine) cable”, in collaboration with West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA), the German Technical Group (GTZ) and also the National Communications Authority (NCA) at the La Palm Royal Hotel. The workshop offered WATRA members the guidance regarding the regulation of access to new undersea cables and also come up with adoptable guidelines for issuance of undersea cable licenses and landing rights agreement. This would ensure the transparency in deployment and pricing of undersea cables. A Member of the Board of Directors of NCA, Solomon Quandzie has observed that the availability of international bandwidth, coupled with NCA’s plans for licensing additional terrestrial fiber optic cables systems, and also wireless broadband access (through things like WiMAX) operators would finally set the deployment of broadband networks throughout the country and further lay the foundation for rapid economic growth in the ICT sector. He said, application of Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs) and Government’s decentralization program would enhance various e-government packages which would increase the social-economic development of the citizenry in a manner never witnessed in this country over the past several years. Quandzie said that the NCA is committed to opening up the market base of the telecommunication industry by offering an additional fiber optic cable operator (WACS), which would add more capacity to the existing one, all within a 24 month period. According to Quandzie, the current SAT 3 cable systems provides an estimated three gigabytes capacity of international bandwidth to the country at approx systems to become operational, adding that “They will be adding respectively, for a total of 1,920 gigabytes or 640 fold increase to the current capacity of international bandwidth in the country”. Quandzie said that NCA expectation of a supply bandwidth a price goal of $100-500 per E1 should be possible within the very near future which would provide the necessary framework for the attainment of such an outcome. He concluded that with the right regulatory framework established, reliable and affordable broadband networks, coupled with low cost of available international bandwidth can be provided through undersea fiber optic cables. (Source: The Ghanaian Chronicle) Eric M.K Osiakwan Director Internet Research www.internetresearch.com.gh emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 Fax: +233.21.258811 Cell: +233.24.4386792

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4th IGF 2009 Egypt: Diplo
by mwende njiraini 29 Nov '09

29 Nov '09

Dear all, At the recently concluded 4th IGF held in Sharm El Sheikh Egypt, the importance of capacity building, national and regional IGFs were recognized. "Short retrospective view of Diplo activities related to the Internet Governance Forum 2009. Everything begins a day after IGF2008 in India and ends at Sharm el Sheikh this November. It's a short review of Diplo efforts and also a perspective for the future.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKgc8KQh_4E Regards Mwende *Disclaimer: Views expressed here (except those quoted or referenced) are the author’s own*

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Sir Tim Berners-lee web inventor on K24 Capital Talk on Monday 30th
by muriuki mureithi 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Hi all stakeholders of the web Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the www inventor in 1989 and Time magazine member of 100 Most Important People of the 20th century honoured Kenya by a visit last week facilitated by KICTAnet. On the conclusion of the trip, he gave a wide ranging one-on-one interview to K24's Jeff Koinange Capital Talk to be aired on Monday 30th at 2000 hrs and 2200hrs. Make a date to hear first hand the inventor of the www. In his itinerary, he met and interacted with the cross-section of Kenyan web stakeholders - government, parliament, academia, techies, industry and civil society. This was a fact finding mission to understand how his invention is being exploited. He also profiled Web Foundation (www.webfoundation.org ) that he launched in Sharm el Sheikh IGF on 15th Nov, Web Science Research Initiative (www.wsri.org) and clarified some of the outputs of www consortium (w3c) in standard setting especially for the virtually impaired. He met government officials led by Vice President Hon Kalonzo Musyoka, Permanent Secretary Dr Bitange Ndemo and CCK DG Mr Charles Njoroge among others over lunch, had an interactive session with Parliamentary committee responsible for ICT led by Hon Eng James Rege. He also gave a one hour lecture to the academic community (view the video lecture at www.kenet.or.ke) and met Skunkworks at Strathmore University as well as TESPOK. A recurring theme was the opportunity provided by the www but can only be fully exploited by the development of content - just do it, put data on a web page and contribute to the growth of the web now estimated at 10 raised to power 18 pages and growing rapidly. >From the high and mighty, Sir Tim went to the grassroots. First stop was first hand interaction with the virtually impaired at the Kenya Society of the Blind. Yes, the blind who constitute up to 3% of the Kenyan population need to access the web and software to help them is available both for the computer and the cell phones. According to the virtually impaired ,the cost was a barrier, good pc software cost about $500 while for the cell phone cost $300, and open source was not as good. Equally, most of the Kenyan web developers do not incorporate features for virtually impaired. In addition, Sir Tim saw applications of the web as a social intervention to create jobs, reduce crime and organise a neighbourhood by the excellent work by Kimathi Information Centre, and the power of the community radio to extend the power of the web to those in the slums as ably illustrated by the SIDAREC radio - Ghetto 99.9. To crown the visit to SIDAREC, he talked live on Ghetto 99.9 FM and praised the efforts of the SIDAREC to empower the poor with information. His visit comes at time when Kenya has just plugged into submarine optic fibres cables and a repealed Kenya Communication Act chaperoning Kenya to the information society era. From the many interactions in his itinerary it was clear that all sectors of the society are highly sensitised on the opportunities created by www and ways to exploit the web. The only way to honour Sir Tim's visit is to ACT now. Cheers Muriuki Mureithi ---------------------------------- Summit Strategies Ltd ICT consulting and research Land mark Plaza 13th floor P O Box 62454 - 00200 Nairobi Kenya tel + 254-20- 3673925 Cell +254 722 520090 email - mureithi(a)summitstrategies.co.ke www.summitstrategies.co.ke

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Mobile Boot Camp - Kenya Edition
by Jessica Colaço 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Hi All, You are cordially invited to - Mobile Boot Camp - Kenya Edition. More details at: http://mobilebootcamp.srcc.co.ke Regards, -- Jessica Colaço Blog: www.jessicacolaco.wordpress.com Skype ID: jessica.colaco Twitter ID: JessicaColaco

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New Registrar Agreement Covers Most Registrations...over 88% of domain names covvered by new protections
by alice 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-24nov09-en.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------ New Registrar Agreement Covers Most Registrations Over 88 percent of domain names covered by new protections 24 November 2009 Less than six months after new registrant protections were approved by the ICANN Board, over 88 percent of all generic domain names are now covered. The protections include improved ways of storing data that require registration companies to submit to more stringent rules. These are included in a revised contract between ICANN and registrars, called the Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA). Since the revised RAA was approved on 21 May 2009, 650 registrars have voluntarily agreed to be bound by the new agreement; collectively they represent 88 percent of all generic top-level domains registered. In return, those that have signed the new agreement are recognized by ICANN on its listing of accredited companies. Under their existing contract, registrars are not required to sign up to the new RAA until their existing agreement ends, but they can voluntarily sign up early. The high level of coverage achieved to date is due primarily to these voluntary early adopters. ICANN CEO and President Rod Beckstrom said of the high sign-up rate: “The fact that the vast majority of generic domain names are now covered by these protections is a clear sign of the industry’s goodwill and its commitment to effective self-regulation - especially since some of these protections come at a cost to the companies themselves. It is an extraordinary achievement in a very short time.” Some of the additional protections afforded registrants under the new contract include: * Enhanced enforcement tools to assure registrar compliance with ICANN policies * Enhanced data escrow requirements to protect registrants that use privacy or proxy services * A Registrant Rights & Responsibilities document * New requirements placed on resellers * Improved contact information requirements * Registrar required training program “Registrars and the ICANN community successfully collaborated to make sure consumers are well protected while respecting the competitive marketplace ICANN has made part of its mandate,” said Mason Cole, Vice President of Oversee.net and chair of the Registrar Stakeholder Group. “It’s encouraging to see how quickly and assertively registrars have adopted the terms of the new agreement.” As an aid to potential registrants, ICANN has added an indicator on each of our public lists of registrars to show which registrars have adopted the 2009 RAA. See: * http://www.internic.net/regist.html * http://www.icann.org/en/registrars/accreditation-qualified-list.html * http://www.icann.org/en/registrars/accredited-list.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Sign up for ICANN's Monthly Magazine <http://www.icann.org/magazine/>* _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by Peter K Kenduiywo 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

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safaricom dividend payment's via MPesa?
by michael Ouma 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hi all: has any list member received his/her safaricom dividend payment via mpesa? i'm still waiting for mine even tho' we're promised during registration that they'd be processed and sent before month end. thanks. Michael Ouma Journalist Kenya Tel:+254-725-537823 "There are risks and costs to a program of action, but they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction," - JF Kennedy.

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FW: LINK CENTRE: Reminder - Master of Management in ICT Policy & Regulation - Applications close soon!
by Edith Adera 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

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Taking stock and way forward session @ IGF2009- Sharm-El-Sheikh
by Judy Okite 21 Nov '09

21 Nov '09

here is an extract from Hon. Poghisio's speech during the taking stock and way forward.... you can follow on the links below on what happened, especially concerning the desirability of IGF continuation... I have my favorite extracts from the speeches......but will keep them that way...'my favorites'..for now :-). >>SAMUEL POGHISIO: Ladies and gentlemen, after four years of IGF, it's now time to reflect on what we have achieved so far and the future of this forum. As we deliberate on the five-year life span, whether it's adequate or not, it's important for us to think of the need for continuation of this coordinated mechanism to harness contributions from all Internet stakeholders. Kenya has established the process -- this process at a national level and has also pioneered the same at the subregional and regional level, and we've found the following. A, that with inspiration of the national IGFs, we are able to identify local level Internet governance issues that then form the building blocks for the regional level. The East African Internet governance forum, which is now on its second year. And B, the following, that the level of sensitization of various Internet governance issues is now high. We are now very much aware of the governance issues from management of critical Internet resources, more specifically strengthening our country's code top level domain, ccTLDs, to develop the strategies for handling cybercrime and creating universal, affordable access to ICTs. This has been an important lesson for us, and we see an even better opportunity in the future. We support the extension of the IGF and particularly the multistakeholder processes underpinning it, and we believe it is important for us to continue the constructive discussions and the debates and open exchange of ideas. However, there are a number of things that we may want to see changed. One, allocation of adequate resources to IGF Secretariat and its ability to function. Two, the support for regional and national IGFs, with clear mechanisms of inclusion and integration of the global IGF. The EA IGF which is the East African IGF wishes to contribute and impact on how the IGF could achieve more practical and useful outcomes growing from local and regional lessons. Provisions of deep analysis of discussions on thematic areas to provide a framework. This will not -- this will not only allow for broad and structured discussions but also harness the potential for all to get value out of our process. Lastly, Kenya is proud to be hosting the ICANN 2010 Africa meeting in Nairobi in March 7th through 12th and we look forward to hosting you all at the 2011 IGF. I thank you. http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/2009/sharm_el_Sheikh/Transcripts/Sharm%20El%… <http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/2009/sharm_el_Sheikh/Transcripts/Sharm%20El%…> http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/2009/sharm_el_Sheikh/Transcripts/Sharm%20El%… <http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/2009/sharm_el_Sheikh/Transcripts/Sharm%20El%…>Kind Regards, -- "It is time,Africans moved from a knowledge based society to a wise society" Dr. Nii Quaynor

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Africa's Absence From The Table
by Rad! 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

I was reading this article http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/and-google-code-jam-2009-champion-is… I found the following bit very disturbing Last week, we hosted the the final round of Google Code Jam 2009<http://code.google.com/codejam/>, > the sixth iteration of our annual global programming competition. From > almost 23,000 registrants in the beginning, we winnowed down the > contestants<http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/google-code-jam-returns.html>to the fastest and most fervent coders. On Friday, we brought the top 23 > competitors to our Mountain View headquarters for four concentrated hours of > thinking, testing and trouble-shooting. The competition platform, built as a > 20% project by a group of Google engineers, was powered by Google App > Engine <http://code.google.com/appengine> and allowed the contestants to > use the programming language of their choice. These diverse finalists > represented 15 different countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas. > Notice Africa is not mentioned there. Why is this the case? Why aren't our students participating in such initiatives?

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kenya at IGF
by mureithi 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

As mentioned last week kictanet invites all kenyans at IGF for a cup of tea at room v11 at 1800. Plse inform that colleague who may not get this message. ____________ Muriuki Mureithi Summit Strategies Ltd sent from cellphone

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Embrace quality, budding Kenyan sofware developers told - article in "The EastAfrican"
by michael Ouma 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

here: some insights from an industry veteran. http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/business/-/2560/686368/-/5flx85z/-/index.ht… reagrds. Michael Ouma Journalist Nairobi,Kenya Tel: +254-725-537823 / +254-0731-201729 Email: benomnta(a)yahoo.com "There are risks and costs to a program of action, but they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction," - JF Kennedy.

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Why .ke performs dismally
by Solomon Mburu Kamau 16 Nov '09

16 Nov '09

Apologies for cross-posting I was reading this blog and, it has now emerged that while we are ready to promote the .ke as patriotic citizens, it is a mere mirage. Read on this link: http://wanjiku.co.ke/eng/articles/main/imz1258362470/ -- Solomon Mburu Kamau P.O. Box 19343 - 00202 Nairobi Cell: (+254-0) 735 431041 Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all the same way to the side of a hill! AND It is better to die in dignity than in the ignomity of ambiguous generosity! http://dawn-in-kenya.blogspot.com http://smiley2.wordpress.com http://mburu.sikika.co.ke Sent from Nairobi, Kenya

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4th IGF live reporting
by mwende njiraini 16 Nov '09

16 Nov '09

Dear all, If you would like to follow live reporting of the 4th IGF in Sharm el Sheikh through various new media: twitter, flicker, blip.tv, IGF session transcripts. Available at; http://www.netvibes.com/igf09#Welcome Kind regards Mwende

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Cyber Terrorism - Virtual Warfare
by Matunda Nyanchama 15 Nov '09

15 Nov '09

Here is a good overview: Cyber Terrorism - Virtual Warfare Enjoy! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange these apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas.”- George Bernard Shaw ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Audit on Kenya's GSM operators
by Zachary Ochieng 14 Nov '09

14 Nov '09

Hi all, What's your take on this report which was launched to day? http://www.cio.co.ke/index.php/view-all-main-stories/388-mobile-service-pro… Regards, Zachary. --- Be the change you want to see in the world.

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Re: [kictanet] Cable issues
by emko＠internetresearch.com.gh 14 Nov '09

14 Nov '09

Mahmoud, While i agree with your simple but to be taken serious submission, i beg to differ on the substance and form of the underlining principle. It is the reponsibility of regulatory policy to ensure that infrastructure is shared and a common conduit is built so that different providers can blow their fiber, this is not a market failure situation but an argument for direct public policy intervention to ensure a certain market situation. In the absence of this, the same government through the various institutions collect all kinds of levies from the private companies knowing very well that they are building next to each other. It is important for us to ensure not only institutional saparation but stakeholder responbilities and outcomes in these discussions. The government and regulator must do their work in ensuring that when KDN wants to build fiber from Nairobi to Mombasa, they are told, telkom already has the ducts in place so go talk to them, pay a fee and blow your fiber. Blaming KDN for getting the license and building out next to Telkom, exonerate unnecessarily the responsibility of those institutionalised to do so and belittles the effort to institutionalise. Thailand just passed a law to make broadband a right, this would create the framework for private sector to ensure it happens or government would intervene to make it happen or they would be breaking the law they made. Eric here > > Providers need to share infrastructure,it beats logic to see different > providers digging next to each other on same side of the road,this also > inconveniences road users regularly especilly in urban areas. A first > timer in a route should have extra conduits that can be used by > competitors in future,once we share the suspicion of competition > sabotaging will reduce. > We also need to educate the public on the importance of the cable network > to our country,economy and make a connection to how a cable cut impacts on > their lives,ultimately the communities are the best custodians in their > areas,we should also encourage contractors to use locals in each of the > areas the cable is enroute and let them instill a sense of ownership to > this communities. > If government could perform well,local authorities and the state could be > building and owning fibre routes or just the conduits and lease to all > interested providers. > With the fibre cuts each day we are reducing the kenya s potential of > being the preffered gateway to landlocked countries like > Uganda,Rwanda,S.Sudan etc,hence reducing our dominance in the region and > in the process loosing economic/employment opportunities, > > Concerned,frustrated > > Mahmoud Noor > Sent from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Date: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:20:02 > To: noor<mahmoods21(a)gmail.com> > Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 30, Issue 14 > > 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: Cable issues (kai wulff) > 2. Re: Cable issues (kai wulff) > 3. CISSP Review Course + Examination ( Nairobi Kenya) (Preston Odera) > 4. Ignite Experience Center and Lifestyle Brochure (Njeri Rionge) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:14:08 +0300 > From: "kai wulff" <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> > To: <jairah(a)kippra.or.ke> > Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues > Message-ID: <484401ca5f15$ab0cdfa0$01269ee0$@wulff@kdn.co.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > It would help if we could get our day in court. Vandalism is one thing, > negligence another. We as Operators spend huge amounts on staff we attach > to > contractors to make sure they don't destroy our cable plant .. If they do, > we never get compensated. Taking them to court takes years and you might > only get awarded the cost of the cable plus the labor .. > > Frustrated > > Kai > > > > -----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht----- > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im > Auftrag von jairah(a)kippra.or.ke > Gesendet: Friday, November 06, 2009 20:40 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues > > Colleagues > > What I would suggest is to have a law to protect critical infrastructure > from vagabonds such as those that destroy cables and other infrastructure > that we need to sustain the enabling environment for doing business. The > penalties this guys receive are a joke and the law needs to target the > entire value chain, at least on the Kenyan perhaps East African side. > > Kind regards > > Eric Aligula > Sent from my BlackBerry? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jevans Nyabiage <jnyabiage(a)nation.co.ke> > Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:07:21 > To: <jairah(a)kippra.or.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] Cable issues > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: jairah(a)kippra.or.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jairah%40kippra.or.ke > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kai.wulff%40kdn.co.ke > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:16:41 +0300 > From: "kai wulff" <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> > To: "'Jevans Nyabiage'" <jnyabiage(a)nation.co.ke> > Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues > Message-ID: <484601ca5f15$ae77f710$0b67e530$@wulff@kdn.co.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Sabotage and Vandalism look very similar .. Unless we ask the people doing > it we would not know the motives. > > > > The fault on Monday was caused by contractors of another operator who was > not following procedures and who thought that by virtue of working for a > partly state owned company he will be allowed to do what he wants (happens > very often, treatment of Operators is still not equal). > > > > Today was clearly a fault caused by someone who ON PURPOSE cut the cable. > > > > Did the person want to steal a cable and stopped when seeing it was not > metal or was he there to sabotage the network - I would not know. > > > > Kai > > > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im > Auftrag von Jevans Nyabiage > Gesendet: Friday, November 06, 2009 19:07 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: [kictanet] Cable issues > > > > > > In the last few weeks there has been an outcry over increasing in > disruption > of networks with some of the affected firms pointing to industrial > sabotage. > > Safaricom was the first this week to claim "acts of sabotage" on the > disruption of its network. The Orange the next day arrested some cable > vandals and attributed it to suspected sabotage. > > This Friday (today) Seacom fibre cable went offline for about four hours, > they said this was due to cuts on KDN fibre around Voi. > > Is this 'sabotage' real or imagined? > > Jevans > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is > intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain > confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No > confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If > you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all > copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify > the > sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, > print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended > recipient. > > Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author and > do > not necessarily represent those of the <http://www.nation.co.ke> Nation > Media Group. > > To get all breaking news alerts send the word BREAK to 6667 or visit > http://mobile.nation.co.ke to read news on your mobile phone. > >

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Re: [kictanet] Cable issues
by emko＠internetresearch.com.gh 12 Nov '09

12 Nov '09

Let those who do good persevere in their good doing not as an excuse for others not to do good but as leadership for the common good. Eric here > We share our maps with TKL, the Municipalities, the Chiefs, the MoR, MoW > > > > It takes WILLINGNESS to use the information! > > > > The procedure needs to be changed anyway. How come that another operator > might still share with the OLD STATE OWNED ENTITIES but not with someone > like KDN? > > > > How come we show our maps to our competitor but they dont show their maps > to us? > > > > Private companies still receive a second class treatment! > > > > Kai > > > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im > Auftrag von Barrack Otieno > Gesendet: Sunday, November 08, 2009 15:37 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues > > > > Greetings Eric, > > Thanks for your enlightening comments, the biggest challenge is that the > kind of Information you are sharing should be availed at all levels in > Society, at Chiefs Baraza's, Churches, anywhere where people congregate > and > can be educated since knowledge is power, looking through the eight > sectors > i can only say we are too ignorant, in short we must marshal resources > and > educate the public on the issues you have mentioned, Mulika Mwizi might > help but it could be a short term measure, i was once taught that "he who > knows why is always at the mercy of he who knows how", if we addressed the > way we would not have situations where technicians from competing > companies > mess each others cables as i got it from Kai's post. > Awareness is Key > > On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 2:13 PM, Eric Aligula <jairah(a)kippra.or.ke> wrote: > > Just to expand the discourse on the cable issues and place it into some > wider perspective. As far back as 1997, the US Government identified eight > sectors it deemed critical to the national security and the essential > functioning of its economy. These were: > > 1. Telecommunications > 2. Transportation > 3. Water supply > 4. Oil and gas production > 5. Banking and finance > 6. Electrical generation > 7. Emergency services, and > 8. Essential government functions > > A President's Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection ("PCCIP") > in > October 1997, highlighted the topic of critical infrastructures and made a > series of specific recommendations for their protection. > > What does this have to do with the issue of cut cables? At the height of > the post election violence and in some incidents thereafter, the movement > of > produce and goods in Kenya became a serious issue. In fact as a > consequence, ALL of the neighbouring countries are actively identifying > and > developing alternative access routes for their products and services. > Kenya > Vision 2030 is predicated on an export led growth strategy that is and > will > be heavily dependent not only on networked transport services, but also on > the fibre optic cable. The investment in transport and ICT infrastructure > are premised on the desire to establish Kenya as the region's preeminent > communications hub. The assurance that Kenya can and will consistent, > reliable and affordable access to these critical infrastructures is > critical > to achieving these goals. > > It is thus important that players in the ICT Sector team up with other > sectors to insist on the development of a national, perhaps East African > wide Critical Infrastructure Protection Policy complete with accompanying > reviews and enhancements in the legal and institutional frameworks. It is > the only consistent way through which we shall be able to ensure security > for investments so expensively and patiently built. > > A piecemeal approach will work for a short while and we shall be > firefighting to eternity. The effort should focus on a comprehensive > intervention, while obviously dealing with the issues in the short term. > > My two cents worth. > > Kind regards > > Eric > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: kai wulff [mailto:kai.wulff@kdn.co.ke] > Sent: Fri 06/11/2009 22:14 > To: Eric Aligula > Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' > Subject: AW: [kictanet] Cable issues > > It would help if we could get our day in court. Vandalism is one thing, > negligence another. We as Operators spend huge amounts on staff we attach > to > contractors to make sure they don't destroy our cable plant .. If they do, > we never get compensated. Taking them to court takes years and you might > only get awarded the cost of the cable plus the labor .. > > Frustrated > > Kai > > > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im > > Auftrag von jairah(a)kippra.or.ke > Gesendet: Friday, November 06, 2009 20:40 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > > > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > > Betreff: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues > > Colleagues > > What I would suggest is to have a law to protect critical infrastructure > from vagabonds such as those that destroy cables and other infrastructure > that we need to sustain the enabling environment for doing business. The > penalties this guys receive are a joke and the law needs to target the > entire value chain, at least on the Kenyan perhaps East African side. > > Kind regards > > Eric Aligula > Sent from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jevans Nyabiage <jnyabiage(a)nation.co.ke> > Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:07:21 > To: <jairah(a)kippra.or.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] Cable issues > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: jairah(a)kippra.or.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jairah%40kippra.or.ke > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kai.wulff%40kdn.co.ke > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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. > com > > > > > -- > Barrack O. 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mail digest
by Mr Alex Ombongi 12 Nov '09

12 Nov '09

request for mail digest -- Mr Alex N.Ombongi Senior ICT Officer Kenya National Library Services P.O BOX 30573-00100, Nairobi Community Area(opposite NHIF Building) Nairobi Fax:254 020 2721749 Mobile:0710510983 Wireless:020 2526016 Website:www.knls.or.ke

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adding my account to kictanet mal list
by Mr Alex Ombongi 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

kindly add alex.knls(a)knls.ac.ke thank you

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Re: [kictanet] Cable issues -Facility Sharing
by John Kariuki 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Hi, Just to share some information on this subject. The ICT Policy in Section 5.10 envisages sharing and states as follows: " 5.10 Facility Sharing The Government will promote sharing of natural sites,physical infrastructure and co-location of ICT facilities by licensed operators." Eng.J.N.Kariuki --- On Mon, 9/11/09, Al Kags <alkags(a)alkags.com> wrote: From: Al Kags <alkags(a)alkags.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues To: ngethe.kariuki2007(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Date: Monday, 9 November, 2009, 10:59 As I recall, this is a discussion that has gone on for close to a decade now if not more. For years, the discussion about say, the mobile providers sharing infrastructure has been ongoing unfruitfully. Now we have advanced it to cable and we are still talking about it. I was wondering why KPLC would be trying to invest I their own cable with NOFBI and KDN so well covering parts of Kenya... Why not invest further in them by providing real estate (their poles) and finance so we can then get a KPLC cable-to-the-home product instead? Surely its more cost effective? On this, I do think CCK lead more prominently and they should be seen to lead on the matter... Today, the discussion is vandalism... Tomorrow looms the more compelling discussion about how we are addressing ourselves to climate change with all this duplication. We have been warned.. -----Original Message----- From: godera(a)skyweb.co.ke Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 09:23:28 To: <alkags(a)alkags.com> Cc: <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues Well said Evans. In my view, if all players were sharing the infrastructure, no one would be complaining of being sabotaged. They would all focus their energies if at all vandalism takes place on uniting to put an end to the vandalism, rather than the current scenario. Gilda Odera Quoting "Evans J. Nyagah" <ejnyagah(a)Telkom.co.ke>: > I can agree more with Noor, > In the recently concluded AITEC fiber summit conference at Laico, I > tried to advance this philosophy and was accused of advancing a big > brother concept. > Shared service will help utilize the economies of scale to reach many > with the infrastructure without replicating. It is indeed unfortunate > that you have several players each with parallel cables of underutilized > capacity. The investment could otherwise be extended to cover more areas > in a scalable manner. > When we players start talking to each other and sell and buy capacity to > each other? Does CCK has a role to play? > > Evans > > -----Original Message----- > From: kictanet-bounces+ejnyagah=telkom.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+ejnyagah=telkom.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On > Behalf Of mahmoods21(a)gmail.com > Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 12:14 PM > To: Evans J. Nyagah > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: [kictanet] Cable issues > > > Providers need to share infrastructure,it beats logic to see different > providers digging next to each other on same side of the road,this also > inconveniences road users regularly especilly in urban areas. A first > timer in a route should have extra conduits that can be used by > competitors in future,once we share the suspicion of competition > sabotaging will reduce. > We also need to educate the public on the importance of the cable > network to our country,economy and make a connection to how a cable cut > impacts on their lives,ultimately the communities are the best > custodians in their areas,we should also encourage contractors to use > locals in each of the areas the cable is enroute and let them instill a > sense of ownership to this communities. > If government could perform well,local authorities and the state could > be building and owning fibre routes or just the conduits and lease to > all interested providers. > With the fibre cuts each day we are reducing the kenya s potential of > being the preffered gateway to landlocked countries like > Uganda,Rwanda,S.Sudan etc,hence reducing our dominance in the region and > in the process loosing economic/employment opportunities, > > Concerned,frustrated > > Mahmoud Noor > Sent from my BlackBerry(r) > > -----Original Message----- > From: kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Date: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:20:02 > To: noor<mahmoods21(a)gmail.com> > Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 30, Issue 14 > > 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: Cable issues (kai wulff) > 2. Re: Cable issues (kai wulff) > 3. CISSP Review Course + Examination ( Nairobi Kenya) (Preston Odera) > 4. Ignite Experience Center and Lifestyle Brochure (Njeri Rionge) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:14:08 +0300 > From: "kai wulff" <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> > To: <jairah(a)kippra.or.ke> > Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues > Message-ID: <484401ca5f15$ab0cdfa0$01269ee0$@wulff@kdn.co.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > It would help if we could get our day in court. Vandalism is one thing, > negligence another. We as Operators spend huge amounts on staff we > attach to > contractors to make sure they don't destroy our cable plant .. If they > do, > we never get compensated. Taking them to court takes years and you might > only get awarded the cost of the cable plus the labor .. > > Frustrated > > Kai > > > > -----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht----- > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im > Auftrag von jairah(a)kippra.or.ke > Gesendet: Friday, November 06, 2009 20:40 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues > > Colleagues > > What I would suggest is to have a law to protect critical infrastructure > from vagabonds such as those that destroy cables and other > infrastructure > that we need to sustain the enabling environment for doing business. The > penalties this guys receive are a joke and the law needs to target the > entire value chain, at least on the Kenyan perhaps East African side. > > Kind regards > > Eric Aligula > Sent from my BlackBerry? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jevans Nyabiage <jnyabiage(a)nation.co.ke> > Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:07:21 > To: <jairah(a)kippra.or.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] Cable issues > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: jairah(a)kippra.or.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jairah%40kippra.or. > ke > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kai.wulff%40kdn.co. > ke > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:16:41 +0300 > From: "kai wulff" <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> > To: "'Jevans Nyabiage'" <jnyabiage(a)nation.co.ke> > Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues > Message-ID: <484601ca5f15$ae77f710$0b67e530$@wulff@kdn.co.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Sabotage and Vandalism look very similar .. Unless we ask the people > doing > it we would not know the motives. > > > > The fault on Monday was caused by contractors of another operator who > was > not following procedures and who thought that by virtue of working for a > partly state owned company he will be allowed to do what he wants > (happens > very often, treatment of Operators is still not equal). > > > > Today was clearly a fault caused by someone who ON PURPOSE cut the > cable. > > > > Did the person want to steal a cable and stopped when seeing it was not > metal or was he there to sabotage the network - I would not know. > > > > Kai > > > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im > Auftrag von Jevans Nyabiage > Gesendet: Friday, November 06, 2009 19:07 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: [kictanet] Cable issues > > > > > > In the last few weeks there has been an outcry over increasing in > disruption > of networks with some of the affected firms pointing to industrial > sabotage. > > Safaricom was the first this week to claim "acts of sabotage" on the > disruption of its network. The Orange the next day arrested some cable > vandals and attributed it to suspected sabotage. > > This Friday (today) Seacom fibre cable went offline for about four > hours, > they said this was due to cuts on KDN fibre around Voi. > > Is this 'sabotage' real or imagined? > > Jevans > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is > intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain > confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No > confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. > If > you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all > copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify > the > sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, > distribute, > print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended > recipient. > > Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author > and do > not necessarily represent those of the <http://www.nation.co.ke> Nation > Media Group. > > To get all breaking news alerts send the word BREAK to 6667 or visit > http://mobile.nation.co.ke to read news on your mobile phone. > >

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FW: [www.eThinkTankTz.org] Mobile phone firms seek Govt's support
by Harry Hare 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Interesting article below... Harry ------ Forwarded Message > From: Sendoro <js(a)sendoro.com> > Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:56:55 +0000 (GMT) > To: 'ethink' <ethinktanktz(a)yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [www.eThinkTankTz.org] Mobile phone firms seek Govt's support > > > Dear ethinkers, > > The below article from TheCitizen may be of interest to you! > > ===============================================START========================== > =============================== > Mobile phone firms seek Govt's support > By The Citizen Reporter > > The Government has been asked to support efforts by a consortium of > telecommunication companies that seek to invest in a single infrastructure > connecting the companies� networks to the national backbone. > > Zain managing director Khaled Muhtadi said in Dar es Salaam last week that his > company, as well as Tigo, Zantel and Simbanet had teamed up under a consortium > for the project. > > Mr Muhtadi said instead of competing to build trenches, ducts and fibre > cables, the telecommunication companies thought it wise to team up and have an > infrastructure that would seamlessly integrate with the Government's one. > > "Our request to the Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology is to > support this consortium in securing the right of way to build this > infrastructure. > > "The ministry should also provide us with details of the planned national > backbone, including the rollout schedules, and the technical and commercial > terms at the earliest time possible," he said. > > Mr Muhtadi, who was speaking during the Economist Magazine Roundtable, said in > the absence of such information, including right of way and clear ownership > rights for the operators, Tanzania would lose an early mover advantage to > neighbouring countries. > > The Zain boss said in the wake of challenging economic times, Zain had adopted > value creation strategies that allow it to adapt to market realities while > continuing to innovate with customer insight at the heart of its future > direction. > > Mr Muhtadi said his company was proud that as of today, Zain customers could > receive incoming transfers from abroad directly to their mobile phones through > Zap. "International remittances can be sent from any financial institution > abroad to mobile phones in Tanzania. > > Remittance receivers can cash the received amount at a Zain shop or any of the > 1,800 Zap agents across the country," explained Mr Muhtadi. 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Re: [kictanet] ICT Jobs at Huawei
by John Kariuki 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Dear all, I received the attached from a colleague.Please pass the information to as many qualified people as you may reach . Thanks, Eng.J.N.Kariuki

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The Premier B.Sc. Computer Science Programme in Kenya
by Agosta Liko 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

Muthoni. Could you share the proposed 4 year curriculum so that we can review ... Also, please advice on when/how you intend to take views from employers etc etc Will there be a forum ? Thanks Date: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:45:24 +0300 From: Muthoni Masinde <muthoni(a)uonbi.ac.ke> To: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Cc: moturi <moturi(a)uonbi.ac.ke>, "waema(a)uonbi.ac.ke" <waema(a)uonbi.ac.ke>, KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: [kictanet] The Premier B.Sc. Computer Science Programme in Kenya Message-ID: <C71CA624.C4A%muthoni(a)uonbi.ac.ke<C71CA624.C4A%25muthoni(a)uonbi.ac.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Hello everyone, Below is a brief description of the first (in Kenya) Bachelor of Science in Computer Science programme; it is currently under review: MOTIVATIONS AND OBJECTIVES The School of Computing & Informatics (formerly Institute of Computer Science) of the University of Nairobi launched the Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) programme in 1992. The programme was aimed at meeting perceived development needs in Kenya, which it has done very well. Indeed, most of the computer science professionals in industry today have been developed through this programme. However, with experience in offering this programme and given changes in national development needs as well as changes in the fast evolving area of IT, it has become necessary to revise this programme. This programme is part of a set of academic programmes (Masters programmes in: 1) Computer Science, 2) Applied Computer Science and 3) Information Systems as well as PhD in Computer Science) at the School that have been motivated by the following needs at the national level: (a) The need for Kenya to harness IT for increased productivity and effectiveness in all sectors of the economy for national prosperity. (b) The need for widespread socio-economic awareness (in Kenya) of the purpose and capabilities of information systems. (c) The need for Kenya to participate effectively in and reap maximum benefits from the global information economy. (d) The need to address the increasing demand for IT education in the world of work. The specific objectives of the Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) programme are: (a) To present the theoretical foundations in computer science and to integrate these theories in a way that gives the learner deep knowledge of computer science (b) To enable learners to use the knowledge gained to analyze, design and implement solutions to a wide range of real-world problems. (c) To develop learners who are practical and problem solving-oriented and capable of life-long learning. (d) To contribute to the production of computer science and information systems professionals required at the various levels of our nation?s industrial development and thereby be a partner in the industrial development of Kenya. PROGRAMME REVIEW GUIDELINES A number of us in the KICTANET list have a stake in this programme; we are either current/potential employers/parents/guardians of these graduates or we could be current/past students of this programme or even policy makers in relevant sectors. We will appreciate if you could share with us your general views on the following two issues: 1. The kind of Computer Science graduate the market needs; in terms of knowledge and skills 2. The kind of courses you would recommend to be critical for this graduate Sent by Muthoni Masinde (Lecturer, School of Computing and Informatics) in consultation with: Christopher Moturi (Deputy Director, School of Computing and Informatics) Tim Waema (Professor, School of Computing and Informatics) Thank you ----------------------------------------- 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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Re: [kictanet] The Premier B.Sc. Computer Science Programme in Kenya
by Muthoni Masinde 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

On 11/9/09 1:53 PM, "James Muendo" <timrick(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Muthoni, > > And you also need to engage the students too. I think why developed countries > are beating us despite having a good education system( Kai agreed we do have > one....) is because we were loaded with all manner of stuff to do and very > little time to concentrate on our strongest points. > > My 2 cents...... > Hello James, > Thank you for your point on involving the students. We will do this just that > sometimes the students (especially in year 1 and 2) do not know exactly what > they want. > > Those of us that went through the course and have been out there in the > job-market can easily pin-point what may need change in the course > > Muthoni > > > > > James Muendo > Timsoft Technologies & Solutions Ltd > P.O Box 28016 - 00200 > Nairobi,Kenya. > > Phone: + 254 725 567 508 > gtalk: timrick > Skype: tim.rick > > rickdeesadvantage.blogspot.com > > > > > > From: kictanet-bounces+timrick=gmail.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+timrick=gmail.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of > Muthoni Masinde > Sent: 09 November 2009 13:41 > To: timrick(a)gmail.com > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: Re: [kictanet] The Premier B.Sc. Computer Science Programme in Kenya > > Agosta, > Thank you for the enquiry. I am attaching a 6-page document containing a > brief extract of the curriculum. We also have a 2-page questionnaire for > employers which we have distributed to a few employers. We will be glad to > reach more employers. > > We have not finalised on what kind of forum we will use to disseminate our > final product¹; I will share this with you once we have finalised. > > > Regards, > Muthoni > > > On 11/9/09 9:32 AM, "Agosta Liko" <agostal(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Muthoni. > > Could you share the proposed 4 year curriculum so that we can review ... > > Also, please advice on when/how you intend to take views from employers etc > etc > > Will there be a forum ? > > Thanks > > > > > > Date: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:45:24 +0300 > From: Muthoni Masinde <muthoni(a)uonbi.ac.ke> > To: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> > > Cc: moturi <moturi(a)uonbi.ac.ke>, "waema(a)uonbi.ac.ke" > <waema(a)uonbi.ac.ke>, KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] The Premier B.Sc. Computer Science Programme in > Kenya > Message-ID: <C71CA624.C4A%muthoni(a)uonbi.ac.ke > <mailto:C71CA624.C4A%25muthoni@uonbi.ac.ke> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hello everyone, > > Below is a brief description of the first (in Kenya) Bachelor of Science in > Computer Science programme; it is currently under review: > > > MOTIVATIONS AND OBJECTIVES > > The School of Computing & Informatics (formerly Institute of Computer > Science) of the University of Nairobi launched the Bachelor of Science > (Computer Science) programme in 1992. The programme was aimed at meeting > perceived development needs in Kenya, which it has done very well. Indeed, > most of the computer science professionals in industry today have been > developed through this programme. However, with experience in offering this > programme and given changes in national development needs as well as changes > in the fast evolving area of IT, it has become necessary to revise this > programme. > > This programme is part of a set of academic programmes (Masters programmes > in: 1) Computer Science, 2) Applied Computer Science and 3) Information > Systems as well as PhD in Computer Science) at the School that have been > motivated by the following needs at the national level: > > (a) The need for Kenya to harness IT for increased productivity and > effectiveness in all sectors of the economy for national prosperity. > (b) The need for widespread socio-economic awareness (in Kenya) of the > purpose and capabilities of information systems. > (c) The need for Kenya to participate effectively in and reap maximum > benefits from the global information economy. > (d) The need to address the increasing demand for IT education in the world > of work. > > The specific objectives of the Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) > programme are: > (a) To present the theoretical foundations in computer science and to > integrate these theories in a way that gives the learner deep knowledge of > computer science > (b) To enable learners to use the knowledge gained to analyze, design > and implement solutions to a wide range of real-world problems. > (c) To develop learners who are practical and problem solving-oriented > and capable of life-long learning. > (d) To contribute to the production of computer science and > information systems professionals required at the various levels of our > nation?s industrial development and thereby be a partner in the industrial > development of Kenya. > > PROGRAMME REVIEW GUIDELINES > A number of us in the KICTANET list have a stake in this programme; we are > either current/potential employers/parents/guardians of these graduates or > we could be current/past students of this programme or even policy makers in > relevant sectors. We will appreciate if you could share with us your > general views on the following two issues: > > 1. The kind of Computer Science graduate the market needs; in terms of > knowledge and skills > 2. The kind of courses you would recommend to be critical for this graduate > > Sent by Muthoni Masinde (Lecturer, School of Computing and Informatics) in > consultation with: > Christopher Moturi (Deputy Director, School of Computing and Informatics) > Tim Waema (Professor, School of Computing and Informatics) > > > Thank you > > > > ----------------------------------------- > 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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THE ‘SARE CHUKI- KENYA NI YETU!’ - PEACE CONCERT with EMMANUEL JAL- SUDANESE WAR CHILD
by nancy bosire 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

Greetings, Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives for responding to conflict -- alternatives to passive or aggressive responses, alternatives to violence. go to URL: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=163461171313&ref=ts Feel free to contact me for more details. Spread the Word. -- Sincerely yours, Nancy Bosire Managing Director Blueline Synergy Limited Tel: 020 2317230/29 Mobile: 0721907995 info@bluelinesynergy.com,nancy@bluelinesynergy.com http://www.bluelinesynergy.com Domain Registration.Web Design & Hosting.Software Development.LAN/WAN setup.Maintenance.Projectors. New/Used PCs & Laptops.Computer Accessories.Office Stationary "Your consistent thoughts create your consistent results." "Whatever your mind expects and demands, it will find a way to produce it." - Napoleon Hill Mahatma Gandhi once said:- First they ignore you, Then they laugh at you, Then they fight you, AND THEN YOU WIN!!! -- Sincerely yours, Nancy Bosire Managing Director Blueline Synergy Limited Tel: 020 2317230/29 Mobile: 0721907995 info@bluelinesynergy.com,nancy@bluelinesynergy.com http://www.bluelinesynergy.com Domain Registration.Web Design & Hosting.Software Development.LAN/WAN setup.Maintenance.Projectors. New/Used PCs & Laptops.Computer Accessories.Office Stationary "Your consistent thoughts create your consistent results." "Whatever your mind expects and demands, it will find a way to produce it." - Napoleon Hill Mahatma Gandhi once said:- First they ignore you, Then they laugh at you, Then they fight you, AND THEN YOU WIN!!!

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Cable issues
by mahmoods21＠gmail.com 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

Providers need to share infrastructure,it beats logic to see different providers digging next to each other on same side of the road,this also inconveniences road users regularly especilly in urban areas. A first timer in a route should have extra conduits that can be used by competitors in future,once we share the suspicion of competition sabotaging will reduce. We also need to educate the public on the importance of the cable network to our country,economy and make a connection to how a cable cut impacts on their lives,ultimately the communities are the best custodians in their areas,we should also encourage contractors to use locals in each of the areas the cable is enroute and let them instill a sense of ownership to this communities. If government could perform well,local authorities and the state could be building and owning fibre routes or just the conduits and lease to all interested providers. With the fibre cuts each day we are reducing the kenya s potential of being the preffered gateway to landlocked countries like Uganda,Rwanda,S.Sudan etc,hence reducing our dominance in the region and in the process loosing economic/employment opportunities, Concerned,frustrated Mahmoud Noor Sent from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Date: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:20:02 To: noor<mahmoods21(a)gmail.com> Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 30, Issue 14 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: Cable issues (kai wulff) 2. Re: Cable issues (kai wulff) 3. CISSP Review Course + Examination ( Nairobi Kenya) (Preston Odera) 4. Ignite Experience Center and Lifestyle Brochure (Njeri Rionge) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:14:08 +0300 From: "kai wulff" <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> To: <jairah(a)kippra.or.ke> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues Message-ID: <484401ca5f15$ab0cdfa0$01269ee0$@wulff@kdn.co.ke> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" It would help if we could get our day in court. Vandalism is one thing, negligence another. We as Operators spend huge amounts on staff we attach to contractors to make sure they don't destroy our cable plant .. If they do, we never get compensated. Taking them to court takes years and you might only get awarded the cost of the cable plus the labor .. Frustrated Kai -----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht----- Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im Auftrag von jairah(a)kippra.or.ke Gesendet: Friday, November 06, 2009 20:40 An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Betreff: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues Colleagues What I would suggest is to have a law to protect critical infrastructure from vagabonds such as those that destroy cables and other infrastructure that we need to sustain the enabling environment for doing business. The penalties this guys receive are a joke and the law needs to target the entire value chain, at least on the Kenyan perhaps East African side. Kind regards Eric Aligula Sent from my BlackBerry? -----Original Message----- From: Jevans Nyabiage <jnyabiage(a)nation.co.ke> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:07:21 To: <jairah(a)kippra.or.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Cable issues _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: jairah(a)kippra.or.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jairah%40kippra.or.ke _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kai.wulff%40kdn.co.ke ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:16:41 +0300 From: "kai wulff" <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> To: "'Jevans Nyabiage'" <jnyabiage(a)nation.co.ke> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues Message-ID: <484601ca5f15$ae77f710$0b67e530$@wulff@kdn.co.ke> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Sabotage and Vandalism look very similar .. Unless we ask the people doing it we would not know the motives. The fault on Monday was caused by contractors of another operator who was not following procedures and who thought that by virtue of working for a partly state owned company he will be allowed to do what he wants (happens very often, treatment of Operators is still not equal). Today was clearly a fault caused by someone who ON PURPOSE cut the cable. Did the person want to steal a cable and stopped when seeing it was not metal or was he there to sabotage the network - I would not know. Kai Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im Auftrag von Jevans Nyabiage Gesendet: Friday, November 06, 2009 19:07 An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Betreff: [kictanet] Cable issues In the last few weeks there has been an outcry over increasing in disruption of networks with some of the affected firms pointing to industrial sabotage. Safaricom was the first this week to claim "acts of sabotage" on the disruption of its network. The Orange the next day arrested some cable vandals and attributed it to suspected sabotage. This Friday (today) Seacom fibre cable went offline for about four hours, they said this was due to cuts on KDN fibre around Voi. Is this 'sabotage' real or imagined? Jevans DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is intended for the use of the stated recipient only. 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Jacaranda Update
by S.Murigi Muraya 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

Dear All, The Jacaranda meet went well although it started slow (as would be expected on a Saturday morning). We ended at 2.30pm. Prof Sevilla of Strathmore University was most punctual. It is no surprise that software developers he has taught take him as seriously as he takes them. Two of our three (presenting) software gurus acknowledged his contribution to their lives. He had to leave as early as he came though to attend a funeral. Our priority is to motivate software developers and if E-Govt higher ups do not take them seriously, we would rather have the E-Govt technocrats who were with us today. Ms. Esther Wanjau (Assistant Director / ICT - MoIC) and Martin Kinyua (Kenya ICT Board) did well to open our minds as did Hary Hare, Dorcas Muthoni and others who have their E-Govt info together... We will be sure to have them as speakers or moderators in coming meetings. Conrad had a great presentation as did Esther and Martin. Will forward their PPT's as soon as we get them. for Kenya MSDN Interop

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Re: [kictanet] Cable issues
by Eric Aligula 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

Just to expand the discourse on the cable issues and place it into some wider perspective. As far back as 1997, the US Government identified eight sectors it deemed critical to the national security and the essential functioning of its economy. These were: 1. Telecommunications 2. Transportation 3. Water supply 4. Oil and gas production 5. Banking and finance 6. Electrical generation 7. Emergency services, and 8. Essential government functions A President's Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection ("PCCIP") in October 1997, highlighted the topic of critical infrastructures and made a series of specific recommendations for their protection. What does this have to do with the issue of cut cables? At the height of the post election violence and in some incidents thereafter, the movement of produce and goods in Kenya became a serious issue. In fact as a consequence, ALL of the neighbouring countries are actively identifying and developing alternative access routes for their products and services. Kenya Vision 2030 is predicated on an export led growth strategy that is and will be heavily dependent not only on networked transport services, but also on the fibre optic cable. The investment in transport and ICT infrastructure are premised on the desire to establish Kenya as the region's preeminent communications hub. The assurance that Kenya can and will consistent, reliable and affordable access to these critical infrastructures is critical to achieving these goals. It is thus important that players in the ICT Sector team up with other sectors to insist on the development of a national, perhaps East African wide Critical Infrastructure Protection Policy complete with accompanying reviews and enhancements in the legal and institutional frameworks. It is the only consistent way through which we shall be able to ensure security for investments so expensively and patiently built. A piecemeal approach will work for a short while and we shall be firefighting to eternity. The effort should focus on a comprehensive intervention, while obviously dealing with the issues in the short term. My two cents worth. Kind regards Eric -----Original Message----- From: kai wulff [mailto:kai.wulff@kdn.co.ke] Sent: Fri 06/11/2009 22:14 To: Eric Aligula Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' Subject: AW: [kictanet] Cable issues It would help if we could get our day in court. Vandalism is one thing, negligence another. We as Operators spend huge amounts on staff we attach to contractors to make sure they don't destroy our cable plant .. If they do, we never get compensated. Taking them to court takes years and you might only get awarded the cost of the cable plus the labor .. Frustrated Kai -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im Auftrag von jairah(a)kippra.or.ke Gesendet: Friday, November 06, 2009 20:40 An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Betreff: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues Colleagues What I would suggest is to have a law to protect critical infrastructure from vagabonds such as those that destroy cables and other infrastructure that we need to sustain the enabling environment for doing business. The penalties this guys receive are a joke and the law needs to target the entire value chain, at least on the Kenyan perhaps East African side. Kind regards Eric Aligula Sent from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: Jevans Nyabiage <jnyabiage(a)nation.co.ke> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:07:21 To: <jairah(a)kippra.or.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Cable issues _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: jairah(a)kippra.or.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jairah%40kippra.or.ke _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kai.wulff%40kdn.co.ke

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Re: [kictanet] Cable issues
by emko＠internetresearch.com.gh 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

Kai, You know that what is happening here, has also happened in Europe and most recently Asia, my sugestion is one of the ways by which they fix it. The bigger issue is our markets are not matured enough for one business to depend on the other for provisioning of services, a precusor to the markets working, is to use regulatory policy means. Eric here > Eric, > > My business depends on those cables (in the duct). It is for me the CORE. > > So who would I trust with outsourcing .. And, if the duct gets cut (and it > will, 10, 20, 50 .. or more times a week), which cable will be restored by > whom ... Where will a manhole be set? How will we fit all the Joint Boxes > .. > > I think I should do a workshop and explain it from a practical point of > view > .. Forget that I work for one company! > > Kai > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- > Von: emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh [mailto:emko@internetresearch.com.gh] > Gesendet: Sunday, November 08, 2009 18:14 > An: kai wulff > Cc: emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh; 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' > Betreff: Re: AW: [kictanet] Cable issues > > Kai, > > Congratulations on leading the way.... > > Ducting needs to be seen as part of the infrastructure for development > like roads, gutters etc. I explain this a bit more in my response to the > other Eric. > > Building and or maintenance of ducts can be outsourced to the private > sector, the situation of 5 operators fight for the best seat does not > arrive when you have the third party maintenance entity who is rewarded > for ensuring the ducts are useful. > > Eric here > > >> Eric, >> >> Actually we had fiber first .. >> >> But it is not that easy .. The question with a duct is: Who is doing the >> maintenance? >> >> If a duct gets cut, I would not want a scenario that has 5 operators on >> site >> fighting for the best "seat" in the house to restore! >> >> Rgds >> >> Kai >> >> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- >> Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im >> Auftrag von emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh >> Gesendet: Sunday, November 08, 2009 17:13 >> An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >> Betreff: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues >> >> Mahmoud, >> >> While i agree with your simple but to be taken serious submission, i beg >> to differ on the substance and form of the underlining principle. >> >> It is the reponsibility of regulatory policy to ensure that >> infrastructure >> is shared and a common conduit is built so that different providers can >> blow their fiber, this is not a market failure situation but an argument >> for direct public policy intervention to ensure a certain market >> situation. In the absence of this, the same government through the >> various >> institutions collect all kinds of levies from the private companies >> knowing very well that they are building next to each other. >> >> It is important for us to ensure not only institutional saparation but >> stakeholder responbilities and outcomes in these discussions. The >> government and regulator must do their work in ensuring that when KDN >> wants to build fiber from Nairobi to Mombasa, they are told, telkom >> already has the ducts in place so go talk to them, pay a fee and blow >> your >> fiber. Blaming KDN for getting the license and building out next to >> Telkom, exonerate unnecessarily the responsibility of those >> institutionalised to do so and belittles the effort to institutionalise. >> >> Thailand just passed a law to make broadband a right, this would create >> the framework for private sector to ensure it happens or government >> would >> intervene to make it happen or they would be breaking the law they made. >> >> Eric here >> >>> >>> Providers need to share infrastructure,it beats logic to see different >>> providers digging next to each other on same side of the road,this also >>> inconveniences road users regularly especilly in urban areas. A first >>> timer in a route should have extra conduits that can be used by >>> competitors in future,once we share the suspicion of competition >>> sabotaging will reduce. >>> We also need to educate the public on the importance of the cable >>> network >>> to our country,economy and make a connection to how a cable cut impacts >>> on >>> their lives,ultimately the communities are the best custodians in their >>> areas,we should also encourage contractors to use locals in each of the >>> areas the cable is enroute and let them instill a sense of ownership to >>> this communities. >>> If government could perform well,local authorities and the state could >>> be >>> building and owning fibre routes or just the conduits and lease to all >>> interested providers. >>> With the fibre cuts each day we are reducing the kenya s potential of >>> being the preffered gateway to landlocked countries like >>> Uganda,Rwanda,S.Sudan etc,hence reducing our dominance in the region >>> and >>> in the process loosing economic/employment opportunities, >>> >>> Concerned,frustrated >>> >>> Mahmoud Noor >>> Sent from my BlackBerry® >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> Date: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:20:02 >>> To: noor<mahmoods21(a)gmail.com> >>> Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 30, Issue 14 >>> >>> 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: Cable issues (kai wulff) >>> 2. Re: Cable issues (kai wulff) >>> 3. CISSP Review Course + Examination ( Nairobi Kenya) (Preston >>> Odera) >>> 4. Ignite Experience Center and Lifestyle Brochure (Njeri Rionge) >>> >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> Message: 1 >>> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:14:08 +0300 >>> From: "kai wulff" <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> >>> To: <jairah(a)kippra.or.ke> >>> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues >>> Message-ID: <484401ca5f15$ab0cdfa0$01269ee0$@wulff@kdn.co.ke> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" >>> >>> It would help if we could get our day in court. Vandalism is one thing, >>> negligence another. We as Operators spend huge amounts on staff we >>> attach >>> to >>> contractors to make sure they don't destroy our cable plant .. If they >>> do, >>> we never get compensated. Taking them to court takes years and you >>> might >>> only get awarded the cost of the cable plus the labor .. >>> >>> Frustrated >>> >>> Kai >>> >>> >>> >>> -----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht----- >>> Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im >>> Auftrag von jairah(a)kippra.or.ke >>> Gesendet: Friday, November 06, 2009 20:40 >>> An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke >>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >>> Betreff: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues >>> >>> Colleagues >>> >>> What I would suggest is to have a law to protect critical >>> infrastructure >>> from vagabonds such as those that destroy cables and other >>> infrastructure >>> that we need to sustain the enabling environment for doing business. >>> The >>> penalties this guys receive are a joke and the law needs to target the >>> entire value chain, at least on the Kenyan perhaps East African side. >>> >>> Kind regards >>> >>> Eric Aligula >>> Sent from my BlackBerry? >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Jevans Nyabiage <jnyabiage(a)nation.co.ke> >>> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:07:21 >>> To: <jairah(a)kippra.or.ke> >>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> Subject: [kictanet] Cable issues >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> This message was sent to: jairah(a)kippra.or.ke >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jairah%40kippra.or.ke >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> This message was sent to: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kai.wulff%40kdn.co.ke >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Message: 2 >>> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:16:41 +0300 >>> From: "kai wulff" <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> >>> To: "'Jevans Nyabiage'" <jnyabiage(a)nation.co.ke> >>> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues >>> Message-ID: <484601ca5f15$ae77f710$0b67e530$@wulff@kdn.co.ke> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >>> >>> Sabotage and Vandalism look very similar .. Unless we ask the people >>> doing >>> it we would not know the motives. >>> >>> >>> >>> The fault on Monday was caused by contractors of another operator who >>> was >>> not following procedures and who thought that by virtue of working for >>> a >>> partly state owned company he will be allowed to do what he wants >>> (happens >>> very often, treatment of Operators is still not equal). >>> >>> >>> >>> Today was clearly a fault caused by someone who ON PURPOSE cut the >>> cable. >>> >>> >>> >>> Did the person want to steal a cable and stopped when seeing it was not >>> metal or was he there to sabotage the network - I would not know. >>> >>> >>> >>> Kai >>> >>> >>> >>> Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im >>> Auftrag von Jevans Nyabiage >>> Gesendet: Friday, November 06, 2009 19:07 >>> An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke >>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >>> Betreff: [kictanet] Cable issues >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> In the last few weeks there has been an outcry over increasing in >>> disruption >>> of networks with some of the affected firms pointing to industrial >>> sabotage. >>> >>> Safaricom was the first this week to claim "acts of sabotage" on the >>> disruption of its network. The Orange the next day arrested some cable >>> vandals and attributed it to suspected sabotage. >>> >>> This Friday (today) Seacom fibre cable went offline for about four >>> hours, >>> they said this was due to cuts on KDN fibre around Voi. >>> >>> Is this 'sabotage' real or imagined? >>> >>> Jevans >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is >>> intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain >>> confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No >>> confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. >>> If >>> you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all >>> copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify >>> the >>> sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, >>> distribute, >>> print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended >>> recipient. >>> >>> Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author >>> and >>> do >>> not necessarily represent those of the <http://www.nation.co.ke> >>> Nation >>> Media Group. >>> >>> To get all breaking news alerts send the word BREAK to 6667 or visit >>> http://mobile.nation.co.ke to read news on your mobile phone. >>> >>>

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Re: [kictanet] cable issues
by mahmoods21＠gmail.com 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

Eric If the regulator cck can formulate and enforce policies definitely things would not have been to the magnitude they are today But as eric aligula puts it in detail we need wholesome and long term regional approach supported with legislation to protect shared infrastructure,but at things stand now our good neighbour Tanzania may be considered a reliable partner to provide international connectivity via fiber. The way forward ? Eric has one of the best suggestions as what the US did in late nineties,we don't have to re invent the wheel. Mahmoud noor Sent from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Date: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:36:47 To: noor<mahmoods21(a)gmail.com> Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 30, Issue 18 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: Cable issues (emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh) 2. Re: Cable issues (Barrack Otieno) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 14:12:46 -0000 (GMT) From: emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh To: mahmoods21(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues Message-ID: <13290.41.206.43.74.1257689566.squirrel(a)mail.internetresearch.com.gh> Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1 Mahmoud, While i agree with your simple but to be taken serious submission, i beg to differ on the substance and form of the underlining principle. It is the reponsibility of regulatory policy to ensure that infrastructure is shared and a common conduit is built so that different providers can blow their fiber, this is not a market failure situation but an argument for direct public policy intervention to ensure a certain market situation. In the absence of this, the same government through the various institutions collect all kinds of levies from the private companies knowing very well that they are building next to each other. It is important for us to ensure not only institutional saparation but stakeholder responbilities and outcomes in these discussions. The government and regulator must do their work in ensuring that when KDN wants to build fiber from Nairobi to Mombasa, they are told, telkom already has the ducts in place so go talk to them, pay a fee and blow your fiber. Blaming KDN for getting the license and building out next to Telkom, exonerate unnecessarily the responsibility of those institutionalised to do so and belittles the effort to institutionalise. Thailand just passed a law to make broadband a right, this would create the framework for private sector to ensure it happens or government would intervene to make it happen or they would be breaking the law they made. Eric here > > Providers need to share infrastructure,it beats logic to see different > providers digging next to each other on same side of the road,this also > inconveniences road users regularly especilly in urban areas. A first > timer in a route should have extra conduits that can be used by > competitors in future,once we share the suspicion of competition > sabotaging will reduce. > We also need to educate the public on the importance of the cable network > to our country,economy and make a connection to how a cable cut impacts on > their lives,ultimately the communities are the best custodians in their > areas,we should also encourage contractors to use locals in each of the > areas the cable is enroute and let them instill a sense of ownership to > this communities. > If government could perform well,local authorities and the state could be > building and owning fibre routes or just the conduits and lease to all > interested providers. > With the fibre cuts each day we are reducing the kenya s potential of > being the preffered gateway to landlocked countries like > Uganda,Rwanda,S.Sudan etc,hence reducing our dominance in the region and > in the process loosing economic/employment opportunities, > > Concerned,frustrated > > Mahmoud Noor > Sent from my BlackBerry? > > -----Original Message----- > From: kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Date: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:20:02 > To: noor<mahmoods21(a)gmail.com> > Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 30, Issue 14 > > 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: Cable issues (kai wulff) > 2. Re: Cable issues (kai wulff) > 3. CISSP Review Course + Examination ( Nairobi Kenya) (Preston Odera) > 4. Ignite Experience Center and Lifestyle Brochure (Njeri Rionge) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:14:08 +0300 > From: "kai wulff" <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> > To: <jairah(a)kippra.or.ke> > Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues > Message-ID: <484401ca5f15$ab0cdfa0$01269ee0$@wulff@kdn.co.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > It would help if we could get our day in court. Vandalism is one thing, > negligence another. We as Operators spend huge amounts on staff we attach > to > contractors to make sure they don't destroy our cable plant .. If they do, > we never get compensated. Taking them to court takes years and you might > only get awarded the cost of the cable plus the labor .. > > Frustrated > > Kai > > > > -----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht----- > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im > Auftrag von jairah(a)kippra.or.ke > Gesendet: Friday, November 06, 2009 20:40 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues > > Colleagues > > What I would suggest is to have a law to protect critical infrastructure > from vagabonds such as those that destroy cables and other infrastructure > that we need to sustain the enabling environment for doing business. The > penalties this guys receive are a joke and the law needs to target the > entire value chain, at least on the Kenyan perhaps East African side. > > Kind regards > > Eric Aligula > Sent from my BlackBerry? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jevans Nyabiage <jnyabiage(a)nation.co.ke> > Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:07:21 > To: <jairah(a)kippra.or.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] Cable issues > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: jairah(a)kippra.or.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jairah%40kippra.or.ke > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kai.wulff%40kdn.co.ke > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:16:41 +0300 > From: "kai wulff" <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> > To: "'Jevans Nyabiage'" <jnyabiage(a)nation.co.ke> > Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues > Message-ID: <484601ca5f15$ae77f710$0b67e530$@wulff@kdn.co.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Sabotage and Vandalism look very similar .. Unless we ask the people doing > it we would not know the motives. > > > > The fault on Monday was caused by contractors of another operator who was > not following procedures and who thought that by virtue of working for a > partly state owned company he will be allowed to do what he wants (happens > very often, treatment of Operators is still not equal). > > > > Today was clearly a fault caused by someone who ON PURPOSE cut the cable. > > > > Did the person want to steal a cable and stopped when seeing it was not > metal or was he there to sabotage the network - I would not know. > > > > Kai > > > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im > Auftrag von Jevans Nyabiage > Gesendet: Friday, November 06, 2009 19:07 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: [kictanet] Cable issues > > > > > > In the last few weeks there has been an outcry over increasing in > disruption > of networks with some of the affected firms pointing to industrial > sabotage. > > Safaricom was the first this week to claim "acts of sabotage" on the > disruption of its network. The Orange the next day arrested some cable > vandals and attributed it to suspected sabotage. > > This Friday (today) Seacom fibre cable went offline for about four hours, > they said this was due to cuts on KDN fibre around Voi. > > Is this 'sabotage' real or imagined? > > Jevans > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is > intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain > confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No > confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If > you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all > copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify > the > sender. 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Awareness is Key On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 2:13 PM, Eric Aligula <jairah(a)kippra.or.ke> wrote: > Just to expand the discourse on the cable issues and place it into some > wider perspective. As far back as 1997, the US Government identified eight > sectors it deemed critical to the national security and the essential > functioning of its economy. These were: > > 1. Telecommunications > 2. Transportation > 3. Water supply > 4. Oil and gas production > 5. Banking and finance > 6. Electrical generation > 7. Emergency services, and > 8. Essential government functions > > A President's Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection ("PCCIP") in > October 1997, highlighted the topic of critical infrastructures and made a > series of specific recommendations for their protection. > > What does this have to do with the issue of ?cut cables?? At the height of > the post election violence and in some incidents thereafter, the movement of > produce and goods in Kenya became a serious issue. In fact as a > consequence, ALL of the neighbouring countries are actively identifying and > developing alternative access routes for their products and services. Kenya > Vision 2030 is predicated on an export led growth strategy that is and will > be heavily dependent not only on networked transport services, but also on > the fibre optic cable. The investment in transport and ICT infrastructure > are premised on the desire to establish Kenya as the region's preeminent > communications hub. The assurance that Kenya can and will consistent, > reliable and affordable access to these critical infrastructures is critical > to achieving these goals. > > It is thus important that players in the ICT Sector team up with other > sectors to insist on the development of a national, perhaps East African > wide Critical Infrastructure Protection Policy complete with accompanying > reviews and enhancements in the legal and institutional frameworks. It is > the only consistent way through which we shall be able to ensure security > for investments so expensively and patiently built. > > A piecemeal approach will work for a short while and we shall be > firefighting to eternity. The effort should focus on a comprehensive > intervention, while obviously dealing with the issues in the short term. > > My two cents worth. > > Kind regards > > Eric > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: kai wulff [mailto:kai.wulff@kdn.co.ke <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke>] > Sent: Fri 06/11/2009 22:14 > To: Eric Aligula > Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' > Subject: AW: [kictanet] Cable issues > > It would help if we could get our day in court. Vandalism is one thing, > negligence another. We as Operators spend huge amounts on staff we attach > to > contractors to make sure they don't destroy our cable plant .. If they do, > we never get compensated. Taking them to court takes years and you might > only get awarded the cost of the cable plus the labor .. > > Frustrated > > Kai > > > > -----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht----- > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke<kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>] > Im > Auftrag von jairah(a)kippra.or.ke > Gesendet: Friday, November 06, 2009 20:40 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues > > Colleagues > > What I would suggest is to have a law to protect critical infrastructure > from vagabonds such as those that destroy cables and other infrastructure > that we need to sustain the enabling environment for doing business. The > penalties this guys receive are a joke and the law needs to target the > entire value chain, at least on the Kenyan perhaps East African side. > > Kind regards > > Eric Aligula > Sent from my BlackBerry? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jevans Nyabiage <jnyabiage(a)nation.co.ke> > Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:07:21 > To: <jairah(a)kippra.or.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] Cable issues > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: jairah(a)kippra.or.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jairah%40kippra.or.ke > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kai.wulff%40kdn.co.ke > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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. 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Re: [kictanet] Cable issues
by emko＠internetresearch.com.gh 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

Kai, Congratulations on leading the way.... Ducting needs to be seen as part of the infrastructure for development like roads, gutters etc. I explain this a bit more in my response to the other Eric. Building and or maintenance of ducts can be outsourced to the private sector, the situation of 5 operators fight for the best seat does not arrive when you have the third party maintenance entity who is rewarded for ensuring the ducts are useful. Eric here > Eric, > > Actually we had fiber first .. > > But it is not that easy .. The question with a duct is: Who is doing the > maintenance? > > If a duct gets cut, I would not want a scenario that has 5 operators on > site > fighting for the best "seat" in the house to restore! > > Rgds > > Kai > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im > Auftrag von emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > Gesendet: Sunday, November 08, 2009 17:13 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues > > Mahmoud, > > While i agree with your simple but to be taken serious submission, i beg > to differ on the substance and form of the underlining principle. > > It is the reponsibility of regulatory policy to ensure that infrastructure > is shared and a common conduit is built so that different providers can > blow their fiber, this is not a market failure situation but an argument > for direct public policy intervention to ensure a certain market > situation. In the absence of this, the same government through the various > institutions collect all kinds of levies from the private companies > knowing very well that they are building next to each other. > > It is important for us to ensure not only institutional saparation but > stakeholder responbilities and outcomes in these discussions. The > government and regulator must do their work in ensuring that when KDN > wants to build fiber from Nairobi to Mombasa, they are told, telkom > already has the ducts in place so go talk to them, pay a fee and blow your > fiber. Blaming KDN for getting the license and building out next to > Telkom, exonerate unnecessarily the responsibility of those > institutionalised to do so and belittles the effort to institutionalise. > > Thailand just passed a law to make broadband a right, this would create > the framework for private sector to ensure it happens or government would > intervene to make it happen or they would be breaking the law they made. > > Eric here > >> >> Providers need to share infrastructure,it beats logic to see different >> providers digging next to each other on same side of the road,this also >> inconveniences road users regularly especilly in urban areas. A first >> timer in a route should have extra conduits that can be used by >> competitors in future,once we share the suspicion of competition >> sabotaging will reduce. >> We also need to educate the public on the importance of the cable >> network >> to our country,economy and make a connection to how a cable cut impacts >> on >> their lives,ultimately the communities are the best custodians in their >> areas,we should also encourage contractors to use locals in each of the >> areas the cable is enroute and let them instill a sense of ownership to >> this communities. >> If government could perform well,local authorities and the state could >> be >> building and owning fibre routes or just the conduits and lease to all >> interested providers. >> With the fibre cuts each day we are reducing the kenya s potential of >> being the preffered gateway to landlocked countries like >> Uganda,Rwanda,S.Sudan etc,hence reducing our dominance in the region and >> in the process loosing economic/employment opportunities, >> >> Concerned,frustrated >> >> Mahmoud Noor >> Sent from my BlackBerry® >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> Date: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:20:02 >> To: noor<mahmoods21(a)gmail.com> >> Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 30, Issue 14 >> >> 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: Cable issues (kai wulff) >> 2. Re: Cable issues (kai wulff) >> 3. CISSP Review Course + Examination ( Nairobi Kenya) (Preston Odera) >> 4. Ignite Experience Center and Lifestyle Brochure (Njeri Rionge) >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:14:08 +0300 >> From: "kai wulff" <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> >> To: <jairah(a)kippra.or.ke> >> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues >> Message-ID: <484401ca5f15$ab0cdfa0$01269ee0$@wulff@kdn.co.ke> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" >> >> It would help if we could get our day in court. Vandalism is one thing, >> negligence another. We as Operators spend huge amounts on staff we >> attach >> to >> contractors to make sure they don't destroy our cable plant .. If they >> do, >> we never get compensated. Taking them to court takes years and you might >> only get awarded the cost of the cable plus the labor .. >> >> Frustrated >> >> Kai >> >> >> >> -----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht----- >> Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im >> Auftrag von jairah(a)kippra.or.ke >> Gesendet: Friday, November 06, 2009 20:40 >> An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >> Betreff: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues >> >> Colleagues >> >> What I would suggest is to have a law to protect critical infrastructure >> from vagabonds such as those that destroy cables and other >> infrastructure >> that we need to sustain the enabling environment for doing business. The >> penalties this guys receive are a joke and the law needs to target the >> entire value chain, at least on the Kenyan perhaps East African side. >> >> Kind regards >> >> Eric Aligula >> Sent from my BlackBerry? >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Jevans Nyabiage <jnyabiage(a)nation.co.ke> >> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:07:21 >> To: <jairah(a)kippra.or.ke> >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Subject: [kictanet] Cable issues >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: jairah(a)kippra.or.ke >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jairah%40kippra.or.ke >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kai.wulff%40kdn.co.ke >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 2 >> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:16:41 +0300 >> From: "kai wulff" <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> >> To: "'Jevans Nyabiage'" <jnyabiage(a)nation.co.ke> >> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues >> Message-ID: <484601ca5f15$ae77f710$0b67e530$@wulff@kdn.co.ke> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> >> Sabotage and Vandalism look very similar .. Unless we ask the people >> doing >> it we would not know the motives. >> >> >> >> The fault on Monday was caused by contractors of another operator who >> was >> not following procedures and who thought that by virtue of working for a >> partly state owned company he will be allowed to do what he wants >> (happens >> very often, treatment of Operators is still not equal). >> >> >> >> Today was clearly a fault caused by someone who ON PURPOSE cut the >> cable. >> >> >> >> Did the person want to steal a cable and stopped when seeing it was not >> metal or was he there to sabotage the network - I would not know. >> >> >> >> Kai >> >> >> >> Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im >> Auftrag von Jevans Nyabiage >> Gesendet: Friday, November 06, 2009 19:07 >> An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >> Betreff: [kictanet] Cable issues >> >> >> >> >> >> In the last few weeks there has been an outcry over increasing in >> disruption >> of networks with some of the affected firms pointing to industrial >> sabotage. >> >> Safaricom was the first this week to claim "acts of sabotage" on the >> disruption of its network. The Orange the next day arrested some cable >> vandals and attributed it to suspected sabotage. >> >> This Friday (today) Seacom fibre cable went offline for about four >> hours, >> they said this was due to cuts on KDN fibre around Voi. >> >> Is this 'sabotage' real or imagined? >> >> Jevans >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is >> intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain >> confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No >> confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. >> If >> you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all >> copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify >> the >> sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, >> distribute, >> print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended >> recipient. >> >> Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author >> and >> do >> not necessarily represent those of the <http://www.nation.co.ke> Nation >> Media Group. >> >> To get all breaking news alerts send the word BREAK to 6667 or visit >> http://mobile.nation.co.ke to read news on your mobile phone. >> >>

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Re: [kictanet] Cable issues
by Evans J. Nyagah 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

If we were to forget competition and be true patriots, we would ask ourselves how much it costs the users for the lost business, think of a crucial call that cannot go through because of a cable cut, think of hotlines et al? Users can however help us identify the culprits, always see who is first to knock your doors when you have a downtime as a result of cable cut? Does it tell you anything, how did they know, if you listen carefully to the sales pitch, you will be promised a more stable service and at that time you will definitely sign up because of frustration with your otherwise helpless provider whose service is "unreliable". By the way cable vandalism happens even in the most developed world "vandals slash silicon valley fiber optic " sabotage happens in Kenya. Be part of mulika "mwizi" if we are to get rid of this retrogressive behavior that is a big threat to the growth of the ICT industry and the economy at large. Evans From: kictanet-bounces+ejnyagah=telkom.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+ejnyagah=telkom.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kai wulff Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 10:17 PM To: Evans J. Nyagah Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' Subject: Re: [kictanet] Cable issues Sabotage and Vandalism look very similar .. Unless we ask the people doing it we would not know the motives. The fault on Monday was caused by contractors of another operator who was not following procedures and who thought that by virtue of working for a partly state owned company he will be allowed to do what he wants (happens very often, treatment of Operators is still not equal). Today was clearly a fault caused by someone who ON PURPOSE cut the cable. Did the person want to steal a cable and stopped when seeing it was not metal or was he there to sabotage the network - I would not know. Kai Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im Auftrag von Jevans Nyabiage Gesendet: Friday, November 06, 2009 19:07 An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Betreff: [kictanet] Cable issues In the last few weeks there has been an outcry over increasing in disruption of networks with some of the affected firms pointing to industrial sabotage. Safaricom was the first this week to claim "acts of sabotage" on the disruption of its network. The Orange the next day arrested some cable vandals and attributed it to suspected sabotage. This Friday (today) Seacom fibre cable went offline for about four hours, they said this was due to cuts on KDN fibre around Voi. Is this 'sabotage' real or imagined? Jevans DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the <http://www.nation.co.ke> Nation Media Group. To get all breaking news alerts send the word BREAK to 6667 or visit http://mobile.nation.co.ke to read news on your mobile phone. ##################################################################################### Scanned by MailMarshal - Marshal's comprehensive email content security solution. Download a free evaluation of MailMarshal at www.marshal.com #####################################################################################

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Ignite Experience Center and Lifestyle Brochure
by Njeri Rionge 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

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CISSP Review Course + Examination ( Nairobi Kenya)
by Preston Odera 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

Hi All, For those who have been longing to attend a CISSP review course in Kenya and then do the examination, K-90 is organising with ISC2 to have the review course in Nairobi from 22nd to 26th March 2010 followed by the examination in Nairobi around 10th April 2010. If you are one who has been preparing to do the examination out of Kenya (Dubai/South Africa etc..) then you have a chance to do it in Nairobi by contacting me off the list for more details. ISC2 will offer special rates to those who will attend the review course. Official announcement will be out shortly. Watch out!!! Those interested can contact me offlist. Preston Odera +254 (0)722771478

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Final Reminder: E-Gov Public Forum @ Jacaranda Hotel, Saturday, November 7, 2009
by S.Murigi Muraya 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

Dear All, Ms. Esther Wanjau will be joining us tomorrow (Saturday, November 7, 2009) morning at the Jacaranda Hotel. http://egov.comesa.int/en/contacts/24-national-e-government-focal-point-off… Time: 10am to 1pm. She will brief us on how we can get involved in helping Government develop Information and Transactional Systems to benefit all Kenyans. Dr. Joseph Sevilla of Strathmore University and other Technocrats will be with us to add value to our discussions / debate. *To demonstrate that we have Kenyans capable of developing the Information and Transactional systems our government needs: * The e-government discussion will be facilitated by Conrad Akunga, our own Kenyan Microsoft C# (an OPEN programming technology) Most Valuable Professional - Awarded to him by a world wide and world class community of software developers. We will also hear from a Kenyan who is part of a Private Company LOCALLY building a Web System (Service) that various (not just government) organizations subscribe to in some part of the EU. He will be interviewed by another Kenyan guru helping build some HR (System.Web) at the UN in Nairobi. Floor will be open to any queries about how they and their teams go about building these kinds of web systems and services. There will be refreshments sometime between 10am and 1pm. KARIBUNI! ___________________ Please e-mail me to confirm your attendance before tomorrow (Saturday, November 7, 2009). ___________________ http://blogs.msdn.com/interoperability/ *For the more technically inclined / interested, we will show 2 FANTASTIC 'History of Visual Studio' Videos at 9am-10am*

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Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] [ke-internetusers] Re: ICDL to be Gazetted: Is Open Office recognized?
by Barrack Otieno 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

Dr. Ndemo, Permit me to differ with you on this and agree with Waudo's position, such a move would be defeatist, let the market decide what it wants with regard to the Computer Applications, the issue here is about the skills and the market should determine that , Africa as a continent and we as a country are trying to catch up with the developed world and only "freedom" can can bring about innovation, i think governmnet should focus on Infrastructure and the global policy environment. I would like to get the opinion of other policy makers on the same issue. Regards On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 7:25 AM, Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Thank you. > > If they report your Open Source clarification clearly, then we may > consider dropping our open source complaint to MCK. > > regards, > > a. > > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 7:11 AM, <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> wrote: > > I will be on KTN in 5 minutes to clarify this. Please watch. > > > > Ndemo > > Sent from my BlackBerry® > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> > > Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:05:01 > > To: Zacs<mwatha_zacs(a)yahoo.com> > > Cc: Skunkworks Forum<skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke>; ke-users< > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> > > Subject: Re: [ke-internetusers] Re: [Skunkworks] ICDL to be Gazetted: Is > Open > > Office recognized? > > > > I have reliable information to the effect that the PS mentioned both > > Open Source ICDL and Proprietary ICDL. Now looking for the actual KTN > > footage to confirm what was actually reported, upon whose > > confirmation, if found skewed reporting as true we shall lodge a > > formal, open complaint against the media house to the Media Council of > > Kenya for misinformation on such a sensitive national subject. > > > > Regards, > > > > Alex > > > > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 1:16 AM, Zacs <mwatha_zacs(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> I seriously believe there is no way ICDL can be a proprietary licence. > >> > >> ________________________________ > >> From: Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> > >> To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke>; ke-users > >> <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> > >> Sent: Wed, November 4, 2009 12:19:57 AM > >> Subject: [ke-internetusers] Re: [Skunkworks] ICDL to be Gazetted: Is > Open > >> Office recognized? > >> > >> If they only gazette ICDL and leave out OpenICDL > >> http://www.openicdl.org/ we shall go to court to have the Gazette > >> Notice annulled on the basis of its illegality hence illegitimacy. > >> Contemplating such an illegal move would leave sour scars and in any > >> case we no longer have time for niceties play with Microsofties > >> family.. > >> > >> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 12:12 AM, Rad! <conradakunga(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >>> I sincerely hope this is not the case. It would be very unfortunate if > >>> government forces citizens to take a certain route. > >>> From my small investigation ICDL seems to be a pretty widespread > standard > >>> that is supposed to be vendor neutral and not linked to any particular > >>> software. See this link for some > >>> information. http://www.ecdl.com/programmes/index.jsp?p=102&n=108 as > well > >>> as > >>> this one http://www.ecdl.com/programmes/index.jsp?p=108&n=119. I hope > >>> this > >>> is what was in mind > >>> > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> Skunkworks mailing list > >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > >>> ------------ > >>> Skunkworks Rules > >>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > >>> ------------ > >>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > >>> Other lists > >>> ------------- > >>> Announce: > >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > >>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > >>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > >>> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> ke-internetusers mailing list > >> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > >> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > >> > >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > > ke-internetusers mailing list > > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > > > > ---------------------------------------------- > > This message has been scanned for viruses and > > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is > > believed to be clean. > > --------------------------------------------- > > "easy access to the world" > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > Other lists > ------------- > Announce: > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > -- Barrack O. Otieno Administrative Manager Afriregister Ltd (Ke) P.o.Box 21682 Nairobi 00100 Tel: +254721325277 +254733206359 +254202498789 Riara Road, Bamboo Lane www.afriregister.com www.afriregister.co.ke ICANN accredited registrar.

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4th Annual AfTLD African ccTLD Event 2-7 March 2010, Nairobi Kenya
by alice 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

(Apologies for cross posting) 4th Annual AfTLD African ccTLD Event 2-7 March 2010, Nairobi Kenya The African Top Level Domains Organization (AfTLD), the association of African ccTLDs, announces its 4th Annual African ccTLD 2010 event. The event will be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 2 - 7 March 2010 just before the ICANN 37 Meeting. The event will be generously hosted by the Kenya Network Information Center (KENIC), a member of AfTLD with the support of local sponsors. The Annual General Meeting (AfTLD AGM) which will be held on Sunday, 7 March 2009 will be preceded by a five-day technical training workshop on Initial Registry Operation Course (IROC), an initiative of ICANN/ISOC/NSRC, and introduction to DNSSEC. The theme for the event is “Enhancing Internet Management in Africa”. AfTLD hereby invites interested parties to attend. Among the parties expected to attend are: • ccTLD organizations from Africa and elsewhere • Telecommunications firms • Internet service providers (ISPs) • Governments • ICT agencies • Any other interested persons and firms. The workshop is part of AfTLD’s effort to enhance capacity of ccTLD managers in the Africa region to manage their registries efficiently and in a cost effective manner. Presentations will also be made on registry services and systems to inform ccTLDs in the region on the best systems and services that suits their environment. An update on AfTLD’s research activities with the Regional Top Level Domain Organization (RTLDO) and capacity building efforts will also be made at the annual meeting. More details including registration page, detailed event program, hotel and Venue information will be available on the AfTLD website (www.aftld.org) shortly. For enquiries on sponsorship and other issues please contact Eric Akumiah, AfTLD Administrative Manager, at email address secretariat(a)aftld.org. About AfTLD AfTLD was established in 2002 to act as a focal point for African Country Code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) managers in coordinating, formulating, developing and presenting a unified approach to issues related to the Domain Name System. AfTLD also presents a forum for sharing ideas between the regions Internet community with an aim of promoting the utilization of national country’s Top Level Domains. ------------------ Eric Akumiah AfTLD Administrative Manager, [T/F] : +233-21767466 [M] : +233-243380612, +233-203774281 [E]: eric(a)aftld.org [W]: http://www.aftld.org Skype: ericaftldsec ____________________________________________

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Please Join Us at Jacaranda, Nov 7, 2009, 10am-1pm
by S.Murigi Muraya 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

Dear All, There is a meeting at *The Jacaranda Hotel on Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 @ **10am-1pm. * *Attendance: Free!* PS Ndemo will be represented by the Head of IT at the Ministry of Information and Communications. We also expect a notable academic or two to add value to the discussions / debates. We welcome other E-Gov Practitioners / Executives to come and participate in a discussion to educate us on how we get involved in helping Government build Information and Transactional systems to benefit all Kenyans. We will hear from a Kenyan who is part of a Private Company LOCALLY building a Web System (Service) that various (not just government) organizations subscribe to in some part(s) of the EU. He will be interviewed by another Kenyan guru helping build some HR (System.Web) at the UN in Nairobi. Floor will be open to any queries about how they and their teams go about building these kinds of web systems and services. Conrad Akunga, our own Kenyan Microsoft C# (an OPEN Programming Technology) Most Valuable Professional - Awarded to him by a World Wide and World Class Community of Software Developers, Will Facilitate the E-Gov Q & A Session! Some of our more reliable Software (Web) Developers get to find out what our government needs from them and Government gets to find out our software (web) developers need to deliver working Information and Transactional systems for Kenyans. Spread the word to anyone you think may be interested. There will be refreshments sometime between 10am and 1pm. KARIBUNI! ___________________ Please e-mail me AND emmanuel.birech(a)microsoft.com to confirm your attendance - for planning purposes. ___________________ http://blogs.msdn.com/interoperability/ *For the more technically inclined / interested, we will show 2 FANTASTIC 'History of Visual Studio' Videos at 9am-10am* There are 10 parts but we will only show Parts 1 and 2 - which overview the other 8 videos.

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Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] [ke-internetusers] Re: ICDL to be Gazetted: Is Open Office recognized?
by wesley kirinya 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

Seems like Dr.Ndemo clarified that it isn't a case of Kenya getting in bed with M$ (How would those babies look?). It's a case of not-clear reporting by the narrator of the news clip. 8~) --- On Wed, 11/4/09, Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] [ke-internetusers] Re: ICDL to be Gazetted: Is Open Office recognized? To: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke Cc: "Skunkworks Forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke>, "Barrack Otieno" <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com>, "ke-users" <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 12:36 PM This is great! Absolutely need similar "open" skill set standards model here-that was never the contention. Rather that the media house reportedly concluded /suggested that GoK was Gazetting M$ - NOT FUNNY, at all, or at the very least. regards, a. On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 1:24 PM, <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> wrote: > About ICDL > > http://www.icdlegypt.gov.eg/Inside.aspx > > > Ndemo > > > > >> My Opinion Alex, i have done a lot of Social Work through Project >> Discovery >> (www.projectdiscovery.or.ke) and i have also taught ICDL programs for a >> while, that is my take based on my experiences , let the people decide, i >> think it would pay if we focus on the global picture does that answer ??? >> >> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 8:15 AM, Gakuru Alex >> <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> ??? >>> >>> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 7:52 AM, Barrack Otieno >>> <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> > Dr. Ndemo, >>> > Permit me to differ with you on this and agree with Waudo's position, >>> such >>> > a move would be defeatist, let the market decide what it wants with >>> regard >>> > to the Computer Applications, the issue here is about the skills and >>> the >>> > market should determine that , Africa as a continent and we as a >>> country >>> > are trying to catch up with the developed world and only "freedom" can >>> can >>> > bring about innovation, i think governmnet should focus on >>> Infrastructure >>> > and the global policy environment. I would like to get the opinion >>> of >>> > other policy makers on the same issue. >>> > Regards >>> > >>> > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 7:25 AM, Gakuru Alex >>> <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> >>> > wrote: >>> >> >>> >> Thank you. >>> >> >>> >> If they report your Open Source clarification clearly, then we may >>> >> consider dropping our open source complaint to MCK. >>> >> >>> >> regards, >>> >> >>> >> a. >>> >> >>> >> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 7:11 AM, <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> wrote: >>> >> > I will be on KTN in 5 minutes to clarify this. Please watch. >>> >> > >>> >> > Ndemo >>> >> > Sent from my BlackBerry® >>> >> > >>> >> > -----Original Message----- >>> >> > From: Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> >>> >> > Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:05:01 >>> >> > To: Zacs<mwatha_zacs(a)yahoo.com> >>> >> > Cc: Skunkworks Forum<skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke>; >>> >> > ke-users<ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> >>> >> > Subject: Re: [ke-internetusers] Re: [Skunkworks] ICDL to be >>> Gazetted: >>> Is >>> >> > Open >>> >> > Office recognized? >>> >> > >>> >> > I have reliable information to the effect that the PS mentioned >>> both >>> >> > Open Source ICDL and Proprietary ICDL. Now looking for the actual >>> KTN >>> >> > footage to confirm what was actually reported, upon whose >>> >> > confirmation, if found skewed reporting as true we shall lodge a >>> >> > formal, open complaint against the media house to the Media Council >>> of >>> >> > Kenya for misinformation on such a sensitive national subject. >>> >> > >>> >> > Regards, >>> >> > >>> >> > Alex >>> >> > >>> >> > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 1:16 AM, Zacs <mwatha_zacs(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >>> >> >> I seriously believe there is no way ICDL can be a proprietary >>> licence. >>> >> >> >>> >> >> ________________________________ >>> >> >> From: Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> >>> >> >> To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke>; ke-users >>> >> >> <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> >>> >> >> Sent: Wed, November 4, 2009 12:19:57 AM >>> >> >> Subject: [ke-internetusers] Re: [Skunkworks] ICDL to be Gazetted: >>> Is >>> >> >> Open >>> >> >> Office recognized? >>> >> >> >>> >> >> If they only gazette ICDL and leave out OpenICDL >>> >> >> http://www.openicdl.org/ we shall go to court to have the Gazette >>> >> >> Notice annulled on the basis of its illegality hence illegitimacy. >>> >> >> Contemplating such an illegal move would leave sour scars and in >>> any >>> >> >> case we no longer have time for niceties play with Microsofties >>> >> >> family.. >>> >> >> >>> >> >> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 12:12 AM, Rad! <conradakunga(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >> >>> I sincerely hope this is not the case. It would be very >>> unfortunate >>> if >>> >> >>> government forces citizens to take a certain route. >>> >> >>> From my small investigation ICDL seems to be a pretty widespread >>> >> >>> standard >>> >> >>> that is supposed to be vendor neutral and not linked to any >>> particular >>> >> >>> software. See this link for some >>> >> >>> information. http://www.ecdl.com/programmes/index.jsp?p=102&n=108 >>> as >>> >> >>> well >>> >> >>> as >>> >> >>> this one http://www.ecdl.com/programmes/index.jsp?p=108&n=119. I >>> hope >>> >> >>> this >>> >> >>> is what was in mind >>> >> >>> >>> >> >>> >>> >> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >> >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> >> >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> >> >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> >> >>> ------------ >>> >> >>> Skunkworks Rules >>> >> >>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>> >> >>> ------------ >>> >> >>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> >> >>> Other lists >>> >> >>> ------------- >>> >> >>> Announce: >>> >> >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >>> >> >>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>> >> >>> kazi: >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>> >> >>> >>> >> >> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >>> >> >> ke-internetusers mailing list >>> >> >> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >>> >> >> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >>> >> >> >>> >> >> >>> >> > >>> >> > _______________________________________________ >>> >> > ke-internetusers mailing list >>> >> > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >>> >> > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >>> >> > >>> >> > ---------------------------------------------- >>> >> > This message has been scanned for viruses and >>> >> > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >>> >> > believed to be clean. >>> >> > --------------------------------------------- >>> >> > "easy access to the world" >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> _______________________________________________ >>> >> Skunkworks mailing list >>> >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> >> ------------ >>> >> Skunkworks Rules >>> >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>> >> ------------ >>> >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> >> Other lists >>> >> ------------- >>> >> Announce: >>> >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >>> >> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>> >> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > -- >>> > Barrack O. Otieno >>> > Administrative Manager >>> > Afriregister Ltd (Ke) >>> > P.o.Box 21682 >>> > Nairobi 00100 >>> > Tel: >>> > +254721325277 >>> > +254733206359 >>> > +254202498789 >>> > Riara Road, Bamboo Lane >>> > www.afriregister.com >>> > www.afriregister.co.ke >>> > ICANN accredited registrar. >>> > >>> > >>> > _______________________________________________ >>> > Skunkworks mailing list >>> > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> > ------------ >>> > Skunkworks Rules >>> > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>> > ------------ >>> > Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> > Other lists >>> > ------------- >>> > Announce: >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >>> > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>> > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> ------------ >>> Skunkworks Rules >>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>> ------------ >>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> Other lists >>> ------------- >>> Announce: >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Barrack O. Otieno >> Administrative Manager >> Afriregister Ltd (Ke) >> P.o.Box 21682 >> Nairobi 00100 >> Tel: >> +254721325277 >> +254733206359 >> +254202498789 >> Riara Road, Bamboo Lane >> www.afriregister.com >> www.afriregister.co.ke >> ICANN accredited registrar. >> >> ---------------------------------------------- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. >> --------------------------------------------- >> "easy access to the world" >> >> > > > > ---------------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > --------------------------------------------- > "easy access to the world" > > _______________________________________________ > ke-internetusers mailing list > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > _______________________________________________ ke-internetusers mailing list ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers

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Nokia Research technical intern in Kenya
by Benjamin Makai 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

Sambaza ==== Nokia Research is looking for a technical intern to work on a project in the US and Kenya during 2010. Self-help groups are a large-scale phenomenon in Africa. Participation varies by country, typically from 50-90% of the total population. These groups, called "chama" ("association" in Swahili), help their members save and borrow in a rotational manner. Chama also offer a way for people to exchange skills or barter tasks. This aspect of skill exchange is the focus of the project. The project is to help design and to implement a method for self-help groups to better learn about and exchange skills within a group and between connected groups. The method will use IVRs and SMS to act as a communication channel. The applicant must be a current student at a US college or university and have a strong computer science background. Advanced undergraduates, Masters, and early PhDs are encouraged to apply. Publication of results will be strongly encouraged. Presentation of work at a Nokia Lab in the US will be required at the end of the internship. Facility with Django/Python, Perl, basic bash and cron scripts, basic Unix system administration, and MySQL are required and will be evaluated as part of the application process. Scope of the internship: - January: two week visit to Kenya to meet the team and to better understand how self-helps group work in sub-Saharan Africa. - Feb-May/June (end of your term): begin project development (5-10 hours/week) - June-Aug (three months): finish implementation, and field test prototype in collaboration with social scientists in Kenya - Sep-Dec: prepare academic paper on work (5-10 hours/week) Please only apply if you can travel to Kenya in January and during the summer, and can be an intern during the spring and fall semesters. Applicants should sent a succinct, single-page cover letter and a CV to Jonathan Ledlie (jonathan.ledlie(a)nokia.com) by Friday November 20. Please send two reference letters and a copy of your transcript with your application. The intern will be selected by December 11. The internship is paid. Both trips to Kenya will be paid for. Housing in Kenya will be arranged and paid for.

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Please Join Us at Jacaranda, Nov 7, 2009, 10am-1pm
by S.Murigi Muraya 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

Dear All, There of us who believe in Interoperability - enabling different systems (whether open or proprietary) to seamlessly connect and communicate - are meeting at: *The Jacaranda Hotel, 10am-1pm on Saturday, Nov 7, 2009.* PS Ndemo will be represented by his Head of IT. We welcome other E-Gov Practitioners / Executives to come and participate in a discussion to educate us on how we can help Government build Information and transactional systems to benefit all Kenyans. We will hear from a Kenyan who is part of a team LOCALLY building an E-Gov system for an EU Municipality. He Will Be Interviewed By Another Guru Building Some HR (System.Web) at the UN in Nairobi. You Our Audience Also Get To Question Them Both! Conrad Akunga, our own Kenyan Microsoft C# (an OPEN Programming Technology) Most Valuable Professional - Awarded to him by a World Wide and World Class Community of Software Developers, Will Facilitate the E-Gov Q & A Session! Our Good Software Developers (GSD's) get to find out how government talks to them and Government gets to find out what kind of working conditions our GSD's need to deliver working Information and Transactional systems for Kenyans. Then We Leave at 1pm! There Will Be Refreshments In Between 10am and 1pm. Probably at 11.30am for those who register. KARIBUNI! ___________________ Please e-mail me AND emmanuel.birech(a)microsoft.com to confirm your attendance - for planning purposes. ___________________ http://blogs.msdn.com/interoperability/ *For the more technically inclined / interested, we will show 2 FANTASTIC 'History of Visual Studio' Videos at 9am-10am* There are 10 parts but we will only show Parts 1 and 2 - which overview the other 8 videos.

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ICDL to be Gazetted: Is Open Office recognized?
by wesley kirinya 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

KTN's Business news says that the government will only recognize (and will gazette) computer literacy as someone who at least has ICDL. Microsoft was mentioned (by the guy narrating the news). Dr.Ndemo confirmed (in the news clip) ICDL as Spreadsheet, Word processor, Presentation and Database. Open Office has similar packages. Can Dr. Ndemo at least confirm whether Open Office and any other office packages are recognized by government? or in other words what content makes an ICDL package? I find it mind-blowingly strange that Microsoft's Office products would be the only ones recognized as ICDL (as mentioned in the news clip). O_o?

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Shouldn't Tea Time for Kenya Mean IDN Top-Level Domains?
by alice 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

http://www.circleid.com/posts/20091027_shouldnt_tea_time_for_kenya_mean_idn… Shouldn't Tea Time for Kenya Mean IDN Top-Level Domains? By Andrew Mack Anyone who knows Kenya knows it is famous for tea. And while I can now get Kenyan tea online from US companies like Starbucks, Caribou Coffee or any number of other re-sellers, like most consumers I would vastly prefer to cut out the middle man and buy my tea direct from Kenyan companies. Why not? But here's the rub. Besides me and a significant number of Brits, who buys Kenyan tea? According to Kenya's Department of Agriculture, after the UK the three largest buyers of Kenyan tea are Egypt, Pakistan, and Sudan. In fact, the Arabic speaking Middle East accounts for about 25% of world tea purchases. To reach these customers directly, Kenyan tea producers really need the ability to "speak their language" on the web—to provide websites and web addresses that are all in Arabic or Urdu. However, since today's internet doesn't allow website names in anything but Roman characters after the dot, we've got to wait for ICANN to enable these Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). Monday night here in Seoul ICANN held a reception to celebrate the coming of IDNs for country code domains (like .eg for Egypt). It was a love fest, complete with cocktails, slide shows and commemorative t-shirts. And it's true, ICANN should be complimented for this advance—however belated. Still, as I sat there talking with delegates from Kenya I was struck by just how limited a victory this will be—and what a missed opportunity it is—for existing and potential e-businesses. Even to reach their best Arabic-speaking markets with an all-Arabic website, no Kenyan company is likely to go through the trouble and expense of buying IDN domains in more than 20 Arabic-speaking countries. So where does that leave the Kenyan tea industry? If I were the Kenya Tea Development Agency, Ltd I would want to keep it simple. What I would really want is the Arabic version of the website I already have—www.ktdateas.com. In the end the issue of IDNs shouldn't be about linguistics or politics, but about economic growth and development, about making the Internet more accessible for the billions of new users and businesses coming online every day. Now that ICANN has committed to make IDN ccTLDs available, why not make the most common existing TLDs—like .com and.org—next in line? If, as the proverb goes, "tea is liquid wisdom" then ICANN should have a cup or two… then get about the business of bringing global TLDs to the IDN space. Written by Andrew Mack, Principal at AMGlobal Consulting Related topics: Domain Names, ICANN, Internet Governance, Multilinguism, Top-Level Domain

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[Fwd: CircleID Weekly Wrap for 2009-11-03]
by alice 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

Dear all, An interesting and comprehensive read ( including one titled Shouldn't Tea Time for Kenya Mean IDN Top-Level Domains? <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/3a446420ee>)on some of the issues that were discussed/tackled at the just concluded ICANN meeting in Seoul. best regards alice -------- Original Message -------- Subject: CircleID Weekly Wrap for 2009-11-03 Date: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:35:24 +0000 From: CircleID <CircleID(a)mail.vresp.com> Reply-To: CircleID <reply-0fdf61bc84-000096a75d-0d74(a)u.cts.vresp.com> To: alice(a)apc.org CircleID <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/ebbce8aa65> INTERNET INFRASTRUCTURE . WEEKLY WRAP: Oct 27, 2009 - Nov 03, 2009 News Briefs US Opens Unified Cyber Security Command Centre <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/4f7c28b3d6> Nov 02, 2009 - Include Your Comments <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/7fe23f7e3f> ICANN to Start Accepting Non-Latin TLD Applications as Early as Next Month <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/99ad02a35a> Oct 29, 2009 (Updated: Nov 01, 2009) - Include Your Comments <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/e89d1d81c9> IPv6 Key Part of Multi-Billion Dollar Smart Grid Projects <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/93aad58fe5> Oct 29, 2009 - Include Your Comments <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/b334dd2315> U.K. Police Apologizes for Linking RIPE with Money Laundering <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/f8c28f2d78> Oct 29, 2009 - Include Your Comments <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/35e130564a> Google CEO Discusses Future of the Web and Enterprise Computing <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/b97e9bdb5d> Oct 27, 2009 - Include Your Comments <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/c35b852601> Featured Blogs Are Auctions the Last Resort to Determine gTLD Winners? I Vote Open Business Plan Competitions <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/ca7d4460e0> I have been reading through the last gTLD applicant guidebook and have wondered whether all my efforts, traveling, attending all major music conference and lobbying come with any merit. How do you define a community? What is the difference between a dotGreece, dotGay or dotMusic community? ...Whether we like it or not, the point system is what ICANN has set up to determine the winners. If you were to ask me I would create a different method of scoring. It is one of open competition. *more* » <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/d4819b83ec> Nov 03, 2009 - by Constantine Roussos <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/fd106d363c> - Comments: 0 Related Topics: Domain Names <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/4844aa139a>, ICANN <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/5d3c11adfa>, Top-Level Domains <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/12904a97ad>, Web <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/c5e15a5689> Why WIPO's Proposed Fast-Track UDRP Process is Flawed <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/aa74c8f0f7> In the midst of ICANN's decision to ask the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) to create proposals on trademark protection mechanisms, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) announced that it will launch a fast-track UDRP process... The WIPO move is flawed and creates various problems. Here is an account. *more* » <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/92caf6d240> Nov 02, 2009 - by Konstantinos Komaitis <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/2dfdb8f002> - Comments: 0 Related Topics: Cybersquatting <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/3da0533956>, Domain Names <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/b4088ada02>, ICANN <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/207adee13a>, Law <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/956bafe289>, Policy & Regulation <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/7a6c4488a7> Is IPv6 Wrestling Within an Unpredictable Telecommunications Industry? <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/4c094270b0> The theme of the 40th International Institute of Communications (IIC) conference in Montreal this week was "Wrestling with unpredictability in Global Communications". The panel I had the pleasure to be part of was under the motto : "Broadband futures". One of the questions addressed to me : Should we be concerned about a shortage of IP addresses as more people use broadband networks for more things? *more* » <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/cb9d4aed32> Oct 31, 2009 - by Yves Poppe <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/2332b63db0> - Comments: 0 Related Topics: Broadband <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/2a3313d82d>, IPv6 <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/747683d182>, Mobile <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/490b2d6ecd>, Telecom <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/8c4ff7d132> A Case for Dot-Outlet TLD <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/2255f93b10> This post outlines the correct use of an outlet strategy, points out the value of such a strategy, and the advantages of executing the strategy through a new ICANN top-level domain (TLD) instead of a second-level domain name. Some companies need to signal a brand name with low prices and quality/utility, whether the strategy is for a primary or secondary corporate brand. A successful strategy has to explicitly include lower price and quality. Otherwise, with only a lower price, a brand owner would cannibalize the main brand and cause damage to brand equity. *more* » <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/4e671bb37e> Oct 29, 2009 - by Alex Tajirian <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/0ddea6b9b0> - Comments: 1 Related Topics: Cybersquatting <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/39b2a0c202>, Domain Names <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/765762aa85>, ICANN <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/f3c7887230>, Top-Level Domains <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/2ca87fbaa2> Once Begun is ONLY Half Done <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/8354a1a9d2> In the brief history of Internet governance, few initiatives have been greeted with wider support than the recently signed Affirmation of Commitments between the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). The praise is well deserved, but now it's time to remind ICANN of the problems that the AOC did not solve, most importantly ICANN's ongoing accountability gap. *more* » <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/685ab6ad9a> Oct 28, 2009 - by Jonathan Zuck <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/668d85fa10> - Comments: 0 Related Topics: ICANN <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/dd7fa11878>, Internet Governance <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/1e3ab7b181> Privacy Polls v. Real-World Trade-Offs <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/53082fb5db> A recent telephone poll conducted by professors at Berkeley and the University of Pennsylvania concluded, "Contrary to what many marketers claim, most adult Americans (66%) do not want marketers to tailor advertisements to their interest." The study's authors claim that their poll is the "the first nationally representative telephone (wireline and cell phone) survey to explore Americans' opinions about behavioral targeting by marketers." ... But what is most surprising about this poll is not that 66% of users said they do not want tailored online ads, but that 34% of users said they did! *more* » <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/3d744fd6ed> Oct 28, 2009 - by Berin Szoka <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/e86d894ef6> - Comments: 0 Related Topics: Law <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/33272d22e1>, Policy & Regulation <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/81b6ea94e6>, Privacy <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/9d1662740c> A Sigh of Relief for Brand Owners …Not So .Fast <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/70aaefcd34> All indications from the ICANN meetings in Seoul are that significant delays for the release of new gTLDs (Generic Top Level Domains) are expected. According to Rod Beckstrom, ICANN's CEO, new gTLDs will be made available when, "we've adequately addressed the important issues that are on the table." These important issues include efforts to address malicious conduct, root scaling, economic analysis, trademark protections, and vertical separation as related to the new gTLDs. *more* » <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/3d7f541c8d> Oct 28, 2009 - by Elisa Cooper <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/ac8c74bb04> - Comments: 0 Related Topics: Cybersquatting <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/7eced87ca3>, Domain Names <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/b21b96daca>, ICANN <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/a038410431>, Multilinguism <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/b4a597b71f>, Top-Level Domains <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/448de6c69b> Shouldn't Tea Time for Kenya Mean IDN Top-Level Domains? <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/3a446420ee> Anyone who knows Kenya knows it is famous for tea. And while I can now get Kenyan tea online from US companies like Starbucks, Caribou Coffee or any number of other re-sellers, like most consumers I would vastly prefer to cut out the middle man and buy my tea direct from Kenyan companies. Why not? But here's the rub... *more* » <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/273dd46548> Oct 27, 2009 - by Andrew Mack <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/e313dc9d5c> - Comments: 12 Related Topics: Domain Names <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/d61caa7b13>, ICANN <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/0b4e13bbba>, Internet Governance <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/1692be0e6e>, Multilinguism <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/79934c89d5>, Top-Level Domains <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/3e96d96566> Hot Topics • *Domain Names* <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/b9307a47d0> • *Top-Level Domains* <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/cc2404a45c> • *ICANN* <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/3c2389f93d> • *Policy & Regulation* <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/0761340668> • *Internet Governance* <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/4b4ac82e92> • *Telecom* <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/a983109d36> • *Domain Registries* <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/04ea5b0b9d> • *more...* <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/456b2bb09d> Industry Updates *Vote for the Best .INFO Web Site Of 2009* <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/082959a3ea> Nov 03, 2009 - by Afilias <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/e71dd64602> *Interview with John Curran of ARIN on the Urgency of IPv6 Transition* <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/d389a0947b> Oct 30, 2009 - by Supernova <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/a6fb441d04> *.ORG Highlighted for Success in Fighting Phishing* <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/5efbf3fa0d> Oct 29, 2009 - by PIR <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/b29cf1258d> *Afilias' Matt Pounsett Elected Director-at-Large for DNS-OARC* <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/1d9d42d26b> Oct 29, 2009 - by Afilias <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/e7da8baab2> *Hostway Corporation Forms New Network Services Group* <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/4a5ec95d6f> Oct 22, 2009 - by Hostway <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CircleID/0fdf61bc84/000096a75d/2a2a1ff7d3> Advertise on CircleID If your advertising and marketing objectives entail reaching high-ranking experts and professionals within the IT and Internet industry, CircleID can help you achieve it. 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Skunkworks Meeting, Today, 3rd November, 2009, KDN CEO, Talking Fibre
by Phares Kariuki 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

Hi, There will be a Skunkworks meeting on the 3rd of November *TODAY*, at Teleposta Towers, 4th Floor. We are pleased to have the speaker as Mr. KaiWulff, KDN CEO. Meeting will start at 6 pm. Topics covered will be as follows: 1. Kenya, now that the Fibre has landed, what’s the future? 2. What it takes to build a fibre network in Kenya 3. KDN’s future plans. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Thanks to our kind sponsors, Multimedia University College of Kenya for graciously hosting us, time after time, and KDN for their sponsorship. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Fw: Balanced Scorecard:- Build and Sustain a Successful Performance Management System
by Matunda Nyanchama 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

FYI ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: "strategicleadershipcentre(a)gmail.com" <strategicleadershipcentre(a)gmail.com> To: info(a)aganoconsulting.com Sent: Wed, October 21, 2009 9:49:32 PM Subject: Balanced Scorecard:- Build and Sustain a Successful Performance Management System Dear Colleague, Is your current performance management system driving employee productivity and your organisations profitability? Would you like to create a performance based culture within your organization? How would you like to motivate and focus your employees on the organization's strategic objectives? Attend this seminar and learn how to develop effective performance management system that helps to drive employee productivity and corporate profitability. TOPIC:- Building & Implementing The BALANCED SCORECARD:- "How to Build and Sustain a Successful Performance Management Framework!" Research has proven that Balanced Scorecard performance management system provides direct and immediate contribution to your organization's growth and profit objectives. This two-day seminar will teach you practical, proven approach to building a comprehensive performance management system and scorecard that defines clearly desired outcomes, links performance to strategy and process, and effectively measures performance by asking which are the key performance measures that drive the organization's competitiveness. Your lead facilitator, Peter Kahihu, is an MBA in Strategy and Finance from the University of Massachusetts, USA and Managing Director of Strategic Leadership Centre. Peter has local and international experience in the areas of Strategic Planning, Change Management and Strategic Performance Management obtained while working with global multinationals both in the USA and in Kenya. He has helped a major companies in Kenya develop strategic plans and performance management systems with great success. We strongly encourage you to bring your whole management team and any person with people responsibility. Send the first Three and get an extra person absolutely FREE! The seminar will be held on the 12th - 13th November 2009 at The Panafric Hotel, Nairobi. The Seminar fee is Kshs39,000.00 excl VAT per person. Please call or email Lilian Kameno on Lkameno(a)slcinternational.com, telephone 020 3872252, 3877637 to sign up. Sincerely, Peter Kahihu MANAGING DIRECTOR pkahihu(a)slcinternational.com ****email marketing services provided by Ndei Marketing Services. please contact us on mikendei(a)gmail.com ****

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Zeins Internet Contracts
by Samuel Gichuru 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

Hi Good people, I wonder if there is someone else out there who has had a problem with Zeins Intenet contracts, last year I signed up for their service , after a couple of months the service was definitely not worth the cost, hence I discontinued buying the scratch cards and moved to Orange live box, as expected they disconnected the services - But what is surprising is they kept billing me, ok, how do you bill for undelivered service? I have worked for ISP's and I am yet to find a situation where you bill a client for service that was undelivered... Someone shed some light on this issue tafadhali... -- Warm Regards -------------------------------------- Sam Gichuru

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Re: [kictanet] Tanzania first to lower internet rates? huh?
by nicholasnesbitt 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

Kai Quick question... In this example, if you can get 638GB on a 1Mbps pipe for USD$600, then should 10GB not cost you a little under USD $10 rather than "less than USD $1.."..? To address the general questions asked by the press and all and sundry, I think the challenge in understanding pricing frequently arises because the press and public don't quite understand the following basics: 1. 8 bits = 1 Byte; one cannot use the terms bit and Byte interchangeably 2. Mbps is the common term used in reference to speed or throughput (megabits per sec), not MBps (mega Bytes per second); 1Mbps = 0.125 MBps or a 125K file will download in 1 second. 3. MB is a unit of storage/size... and 1 GB = 1,000 MB And with regard to the TZ example, the prices in TZ are $2,415 for a pipe that allows you to download 1 Mb of data per second, (not 1MBps, as the author in this email insinuated). In Kenya that same 1 Mbps pipe costs $600 from KDN. So the headline that TZ was the "first to reduce its prices" was not accurate. In addition, downloading 1 GB of content in TZ costs $200, whereas in Kenya it is less than $10! Big difference, as Kai points out! Interestingly, at these Kenya wholesale prices, to download 1MB of data in Kenya would cost $ USD 0.0009 or 7 Kenya cents... therefore, if we pay 1 KES for 1MB of downloaded data, as recently advertised in the papers, there is a lot of margin for the providers...93% So, I hope it's also clear that companies typically charge a standing amount for a certain "size/speed" of pipe (256Kbps, 512Kbps, 1 Mbps, etc) and "may" charge an additional fee for the amount of actual data/ throughput (GB) that you downloaded on the pipe. You can download content on any size pipe, it just takes longer on the slower speed pipes.. It would really get interesting in Kenya if we were to pay a certain amount for the speed of the pipe, but the amount of data that we download is not metered, i.e. download as much as you like off the internet for free... unlimited access as it is in many parts of the developed world.. Download video, browse the internet, make phone calls, play games all for free (unless your paying an online service provider to buy a video or play a game,etc), but the monthly pricing to the ISP is based on the speed of the pipe and not on what you download on the pipe... Now that will be progress... Nik On Oct 31, 2009, at 11:01 AM, kai wulff wrote: > And I get complaints about the charges in Kenya … > > There is another confusion .. > > Some people confuse packages (like 1GBYTE) with throughput like > 1Mbps … > > If you have 1Mbps duplex you can receive: > > 1 Megabyte in 8 seconds > > 7.5 Megabyte in a minute > > 450 Megabyte in an hour > > 10800 Megabyte in a day > > 326700 Megabyte (319 Gigabyte) in a month (30.25 days) > > Since you can send the same amount you could have a volume of 638 > Gigabyte with a 1Mbps pipe … > > So if you take 1Mbps at 600 USD you will arrive for a package of > 10Gigabyte at less than 1 USD ….. > > > > > > > > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke > ] Im Auftrag von Brian Munyao Longwe > Gesendet: Saturday, October 31, 2009 10:47 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: [kictanet] Tanzania first to lower internet rates? huh? > > TTCL drops pricing to 1MB for $2415/month? and that is low? Read > on..... > > First East African country to lower internet rates? hmmmm..... > Tanzania First to Lower Internet Rates > > Tanzania Telecommunication Company Ltd customers will from this > month enjoy a 50 per cent cut in Internet charges, making Tanzania > the first East African country to lower Internet charges. TTCL chief > executive officer Said Amour Said, told The EastAfrican that the > lowering of charges follows the firm's connecting to the Seacom > submarine fibre optic cable. > > "TTCL has reduced its Internet prices effective from October 1, in > order to pass on this cost saving benefit to the end users, and the > high customer expectations of reduced costs on Internet services > have finally been met," he said. > > The new prices will see high volume Internet users including banks, > large businesses and corporations, government agencies and other > institutions enjoying a substantial Internet bandwidth cost > reduction as customers will get the same capacity of bandwidth at a > third the current prices. > > Under the new structure, a client who buys 1Mbps of Internet > capacity for Tsh9.2 million ($7,000) will now buy the same capacity > for just Tsh3.14 million ($2,415). > > For small and medium businesses like cyber cafes, the price has been > slashed by 50 per cent. > > According to Mr Said, customers who were buying 5GB for $200 > (Tsh200,000) will now buy 10GB for the same amount of money, and > that all Internet subscribers in this category would continue to get > high speed of up to 4Mbps through their TTCL fixed lines. > > According to the new tariff, non-commercial ordinary clients will > enjoy a new package with unlimited use for a monthly price of > Tsh45,000 ($ 43) with a speed of up to 256Kbps. > > "It is an ideal service mostly for the common man because it is > affordable and guarantees continuous usage," explained Said. > > (Source: The East African) > > > > -- > Brian Munyao Longwe > e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com > cell: + 254 722 518 744 > blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com > meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: nnesbitt(a)kencall.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/nnesbitt%40kencall.com

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Re: [kictanet] Tanzania first to lower internet rates? huh?
by Eric M.K Osiakwan 01 Nov '09

01 Nov '09

Telkom Kenya raises stakes in data market with Sh1 per MB plan Telkom Kenya on Wednesday revised its Internet charges downwards, raising the stakes in the battle for control of the data market which is expected to be the next frontier of revenue growth for telecoms firms. Subscribers will pay Sh1 per megabyte (MB), one of the lowest Internet tariffs currently on offer from a telecom firm. Previously, the company charged from Sh2 or more per MB depending on the Internet bundle a customer opted for. The Sh1 per MB rate will will apply for buyers of the 4 gigabyte (GB) bundle which will be priced at Sh3,900. Other providers of low-cost Internet are Access Kenya, which charges Sh1 per MB for its home Internet services. Mickael Ghossein, CEO Telkom Kenya, said the price cut is meant to reposition the company in the data market in which it was a key player before the liberalisation of the ICT sector ushered in competition that has since eaten into the firm’s market share. Rival mobile operators have reacted to Telkom’s move by acknowledging the increase in competition in the sector. “Of course we expect a lot of competition and tariffs will have to fall to reflect this. In the long run, however, you have to consider the issue of customer experience and you also need a critical subscriber base to create a sustainable business model,” said Chris Tiffin, Safaricom’s Chief Financial Officer. Telkom is targeting both corporate and individual clients with the reduced prices. The regulatory stance taken by the government recently may also lead to a reduction in revenues gleaned for the voice market. Last month, prime minister Raila Odinga ordered a review of mobile call charges saying they were too high and not a true reflection of international trends. As Telkom was announcing its new charges, Safaricom and Equity bank were also unveiling a partnership in which the bank will offer loans to the public for the purchase of laptops while the mobile phone operator will supply Internet modems to the laptop owners. (Source: Business Daily) On 31 Oct 2009, at 04:01, kai wulff wrote: > And I get complaints about the charges in Kenya … > > There is another confusion .. > > Some people confuse packages (like 1GBYTE) with throughput like > 1Mbps … > > If you have 1Mbps duplex you can receive: > > 1 Megabyte in 8 seconds > > 7.5 Megabyte in a minute > > 450 Megabyte in an hour > > 10800 Megabyte in a day > > 326700 Megabyte (319 Gigabyte) in a month (30.25 days) > > Since you can send the same amount you could have a volume of 638 > Gigabyte with a 1Mbps pipe … > > So if you take 1Mbps at 600 USD you will arrive for a package of > 10Gigabyte at less than 1 USD ….. > > > > > > > > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] > Im Auftrag von Brian Munyao Longwe > Gesendet: Saturday, October 31, 2009 10:47 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: [kictanet] Tanzania first to lower internet rates? huh? > > TTCL drops pricing to 1MB for $2415/month? and that is low? Read > on..... > > First East African country to lower internet rates? hmmmm..... > Tanzania First to Lower Internet Rates > > Tanzania Telecommunication Company Ltd customers will from this > month enjoy a 50 per cent cut in Internet charges, making Tanzania > the first East African country to lower Internet charges. TTCL chief > executive officer Said Amour Said, told The EastAfrican that the > lowering of charges follows the firm's connecting to the Seacom > submarine fibre optic cable. > > "TTCL has reduced its Internet prices effective from October 1, in > order to pass on this cost saving benefit to the end users, and the > high customer expectations of reduced costs on Internet services > have finally been met," he said. > > The new prices will see high volume Internet users including banks, > large businesses and corporations, government agencies and other > institutions enjoying a substantial Internet bandwidth cost > reduction as customers will get the same capacity of bandwidth at a > third the current prices. > > Under the new structure, a client who buys 1Mbps of Internet > capacity for Tsh9.2 million ($7,000) will now buy the same capacity > for just Tsh3.14 million ($2,415). > > For small and medium businesses like cyber cafes, the price has been > slashed by 50 per cent. > > According to Mr Said, customers who were buying 5GB for $200 > (Tsh200,000) will now buy 10GB for the same amount of money, and > that all Internet subscribers in this category would continue to get > high speed of up to 4Mbps through their TTCL fixed lines. > > According to the new tariff, non-commercial ordinary clients will > enjoy a new package with unlimited use for a monthly price of > Tsh45,000 ($ 43) with a speed of up to 256Kbps. > > "It is an ideal service mostly for the common man because it is > affordable and guarantees continuous usage," explained Said. > > (Source: The East African) > > > > -- > Brian Munyao Longwe > e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com > cell: + 254 722 518 744 > blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com > meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emko%40internetresearc… Eric M.K Osiakwan Director Internet Research www.internetresearch.com.gh emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 Fax: +233.21.258811 Cell: +233.24.4386792

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Re: [kictanet] Uproar Over Internet Costs in Kenya
by alice munyua 31 Oct '09

31 Oct '09

KDN, For example "is currently selling submarine capacity, delivered to the user at between 220 and 600 USD per 4 Mbps! This is an effective price of between 55 to 150 USD per Mbps depending on volume". Best Alice ------Original Message------ From: alice munyua Sender: kictanet-bounces+alice=apc.org(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To: alice(a)apc.org Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions ReplyTo: alice(a)apc.org Subject: Re: [kictanet] Uproar Over Internet Costs in Kenya Sent: 30 Oct 2009 07:03 Hi Eric Thank you for this posting. A question though, who wrote this piece and where did they get their information apart from quoting P.S. Ndemo? Best Alice -----Original Message----- From: Eric M.K Osiakwan <emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh> Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:14:14 To: <alice(a)apc.org> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Uproar Over Internet Costs in Kenya _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: alice(a)apc.org Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/alice%40apc.org _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: alice(a)apc.org Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/alice%40apc.org

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Re: [kictanet] Tanzania first to lower internet rates? huh?
by Eric M.K Osiakwan 31 Oct '09

31 Oct '09

Loud applause for breaking it down, can our colleague journalists and consumer stakeholders distribute this widely so the masses are educated so they demand what belongs to them.... Eric here On 31 Oct 2009, at 04:01, kai wulff wrote: > And I get complaints about the charges in Kenya … > > There is another confusion .. > > Some people confuse packages (like 1GBYTE) with throughput like > 1Mbps … > > If you have 1Mbps duplex you can receive: > > 1 Megabyte in 8 seconds > > 7.5 Megabyte in a minute > > 450 Megabyte in an hour > > 10800 Megabyte in a day > > 326700 Megabyte (319 Gigabyte) in a month (30.25 days) > > Since you can send the same amount you could have a volume of 638 > Gigabyte with a 1Mbps pipe … > > So if you take 1Mbps at 600 USD you will arrive for a package of > 10Gigabyte at less than 1 USD ….. > > > > > > > > > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] > Im Auftrag von Brian Munyao Longwe > Gesendet: Saturday, October 31, 2009 10:47 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: [kictanet] Tanzania first to lower internet rates? huh? > > TTCL drops pricing to 1MB for $2415/month? and that is low? Read > on..... > > First East African country to lower internet rates? hmmmm..... > Tanzania First to Lower Internet Rates > > Tanzania Telecommunication Company Ltd customers will from this > month enjoy a 50 per cent cut in Internet charges, making Tanzania > the first East African country to lower Internet charges. TTCL chief > executive officer Said Amour Said, told The EastAfrican that the > lowering of charges follows the firm's connecting to the Seacom > submarine fibre optic cable. > > "TTCL has reduced its Internet prices effective from October 1, in > order to pass on this cost saving benefit to the end users, and the > high customer expectations of reduced costs on Internet services > have finally been met," he said. > > The new prices will see high volume Internet users including banks, > large businesses and corporations, government agencies and other > institutions enjoying a substantial Internet bandwidth cost > reduction as customers will get the same capacity of bandwidth at a > third the current prices. > > Under the new structure, a client who buys 1Mbps of Internet > capacity for Tsh9.2 million ($7,000) will now buy the same capacity > for just Tsh3.14 million ($2,415). > > For small and medium businesses like cyber cafes, the price has been > slashed by 50 per cent. > > According to Mr Said, customers who were buying 5GB for $200 > (Tsh200,000) will now buy 10GB for the same amount of money, and > that all Internet subscribers in this category would continue to get > high speed of up to 4Mbps through their TTCL fixed lines. > > According to the new tariff, non-commercial ordinary clients will > enjoy a new package with unlimited use for a monthly price of > Tsh45,000 ($ 43) with a speed of up to 256Kbps. > > "It is an ideal service mostly for the common man because it is > affordable and guarantees continuous usage," explained Said. > > (Source: The East African) > > > > -- > Brian Munyao Longwe > e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com > cell: + 254 722 518 744 > blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com > meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emko%40internetresearc… Eric M.K Osiakwan Director Internet Research www.internetresearch.com.gh emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 Fax: +233.21.258811 Cell: +233.24.4386792

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Tanzania first to lower internet rates? huh?
by Brian Munyao Longwe 31 Oct '09

31 Oct '09

TTCL drops pricing to 1MB for $2415/month? and that is low? Read on..... First East African country to lower internet rates? hmmmm..... Tanzania First to Lower Internet Rates Tanzania Telecommunication Company Ltd customers will from this month enjoy a 50 per cent cut in Internet charges, making Tanzania the first East African country to lower Internet charges. TTCL chief executive officer Said Amour Said, told The EastAfrican that the lowering of charges follows the firm's connecting to the Seacom submarine fibre optic cable. "TTCL has reduced its Internet prices effective from October 1, in order to pass on this cost saving benefit to the end users, and the high customer expectations of reduced costs on Internet services have finally been met," he said. The new prices will see high volume Internet users including banks, large businesses and corporations, government agencies and other institutions enjoying a substantial Internet bandwidth cost reduction as customers will get the same capacity of bandwidth at a third the current prices. Under the new structure, a client who buys 1Mbps of Internet capacity for Tsh9.2 million ($7,000) will now buy the same capacity for just Tsh3.14 million ($2,415). For small and medium businesses like cyber cafes, the price has been slashed by 50 per cent. According to Mr Said, customers who were buying 5GB for $200 (Tsh200,000) will now buy 10GB for the same amount of money, and that all Internet subscribers in this category would continue to get high speed of up to 4Mbps through their TTCL fixed lines. According to the new tariff, non-commercial ordinary clients will enjoy a new package with unlimited use for a monthly price of Tsh45,000 ($ 43) with a speed of up to 256Kbps. "It is an ideal service mostly for the common man because it is affordable and guarantees continuous usage," explained Said. (Source: The East African) -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: + 254 722 518 744 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com

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ICANN approves internationalized domain names
by Harry Hare 31 Oct '09

31 Oct '09

http://www.cio.co.ke/index.php/view-all-main-stories/333-icann-approves-inte rnationalized-domain-names.html I¹m not sure this is internationalization or localisation, and the first challenge...how do you type .com in Chinese on your QWERTY keyboard? Harry African eDevelopment Resource Centre 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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Re: [kictanet] Tanzania first to lower internet rates? huh?
by S.Murigi Muraya 31 Oct '09

31 Oct '09

To think that Nyerere spoke of Kenya as being man eat man ... Looks like they are following in our footsteps now. Question: Is it viable to offer monthly throughput @ USD 2.00 to the masses, yet? Not to justify mobile networks (rarely use them due to the factors you just explained below), 1GB at USD 2.00 is a way to package it for the masses who earn 2-5 USD per day - without taking you telcos and ISP's out of business. With the Safaricom offer, users in low density areas, are hitting speeds (throughputs) of up to 1Mbs while in more densely populated areas experience much less. So while some can download up to 5GB per day, others can only download 500Mb for the same KES 200. Safaricom has been wise not to to be too specific in their offer - just calling it unlimited downloads for KES 200 per day. That said, look forward to hearing you speak at the Skunkworks meeting on Thursday, Nov 3, 2009. Come with your marketers with pricing information about FTTB, routers .... SMM kai wulff wrote: > > And I get complaints about the charges in Kenya ... > > > > There is another confusion .. > > > > Some people confuse packages (like 1GBYTE) with throughput like 1Mbps ... > > > > If you have 1Mbps duplex you can receive: > > > > 1 Megabyte in 8 seconds > > > > 7.5 Megabyte in a minute > > > > 450 Megabyte in an hour > > > > 10800 Megabyte in a day > > > > 326700 Megabyte (319 Gigabyte) in a month (30.25 days) > > > > Since you can send the same amount you could have a volume of 638 > Gigabyte with a 1Mbps pipe ... > > > > So if you take 1Mbps at 600 USD you will arrive for a package of > 10Gigabyte at less than 1 USD ..... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > *Von:* kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] *Im > Auftrag von *Brian Munyao Longwe > *Gesendet:* Saturday, October 31, 2009 10:47 > *An:* kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > *Betreff:* [kictanet] Tanzania first to lower internet rates? huh? > > > > TTCL drops pricing to 1MB for $2415/month? and that is low? Read on..... > > First East African country to lower internet rates? hmmmm..... > > > Tanzania First to Lower Internet Rates > > Tanzania Telecommunication Company Ltd customers will from this month > enjoy a 50 per cent cut in Internet charges, making Tanzania the first > East African country to lower Internet charges. TTCL chief executive > officer Said Amour Said, told The EastAfrican that the lowering of > charges follows the firm's connecting to the Seacom submarine fibre > optic cable. > > "TTCL has reduced its Internet prices effective from October 1, in > order to pass on this cost saving benefit to the end users, and the > high customer expectations of reduced costs on Internet services have > finally been met," he said. > > The new prices will see high volume Internet users including banks, > large businesses and corporations, government agencies and other > institutions enjoying a substantial Internet bandwidth cost reduction > as customers will get the same capacity of bandwidth at a third the > current prices. > > Under the new structure, a client who buys 1Mbps of Internet capacity > for Tsh9.2 million ($7,000) will now buy the same capacity for just > Tsh3.14 million ($2,415). > > For small and medium businesses like cyber cafes, the price has been > slashed by 50 per cent. > > According to Mr Said, customers who were buying 5GB for $200 > (Tsh200,000) will now buy 10GB for the same amount of money, and that > all Internet subscribers in this category would continue to get high > speed of up to 4Mbps through their TTCL fixed lines. > > According to the new tariff, non-commercial ordinary clients will > enjoy a new package with unlimited use for a monthly price of > Tsh45,000 ($ 43) with a speed of up to 256Kbps. > > "It is an ideal service mostly for the common man because it is > affordable and guarantees continuous usage," explained Said. > > (Source: The East African) > > > > -- > Brian Munyao Longwe > e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com <mailto:blongwe@gmail.com> > cell: + 254 722 518 744 > blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com > meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: murigi.muraya(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/murigi.muraya%40gmail.… >

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Re: [kictanet] Uproar Over Internet Costs in Kenya
by Eric M.K Osiakwan 31 Oct '09

31 Oct '09

Actually more than that, alot of people were made offers that turn out not to be what was on paper (and am not in any way imputing motives on KDN as an enterprise) Eric here On 31 Oct 2009, at 01:33, kai wulff wrote: > Eric, > > You need an offer? > > Kai > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- > Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im > Auftrag von Eric M.K Osiakwan > Gesendet: Saturday, October 31, 2009 07:59 > An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Betreff: Re: [kictanet] Uproar Over Internet Costs in Kenya > > Evidence is the name of the game, though we are not in court....:-) > > TGIF. > > Eric here > > > On 30 Oct 2009, at 00:08, alice munyua wrote: > >> KDN, For example "is currently selling submarine capacity, delivered >> to the user at between 220 and 600 USD per 4 Mbps! This is an >> effective price of between 55 to 150 USD per Mbps depending on >> volume". >> >> Best >> Alice >> >> ------Original Message------ >> From: alice munyua >> Sender: kictanet-bounces+alice=apc.org(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> To: alice(a)apc.org >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >> ReplyTo: alice(a)apc.org >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Uproar Over Internet Costs in Kenya >> Sent: 30 Oct 2009 07:03 >> >> Hi Eric >> Thank you for this posting. A question though, who wrote this piece >> and where did they get their information apart from quoting P.S. >> Ndemo? >> >> Best >> Alice >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Eric M.K Osiakwan <emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh> >> Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:14:14 >> To: <alice(a)apc.org> >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Subject: [kictanet] Uproar Over Internet Costs in Kenya >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: alice(a)apc.org >> Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/alice%40apc.org >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: alice(a)apc.org >> Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/alice%40apc.org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh >> Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emko%40internetresearch > .com.gh >> > > Eric M.K Osiakwan > Director > Internet Research > www.internetresearch.com.gh > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North > Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 > Fax: +233.21.258811 > Cell: +233.24.4386792 > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kai.wulff%40kdn.co.ke > > Eric M.K Osiakwan Director Internet Research www.internetresearch.com.gh emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 Fax: +233.21.258811 Cell: +233.24.4386792

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Fwd: O3b Networks appoints a new CEO
by Eric M.K Osiakwan 31 Oct '09

31 Oct '09

fyi...sorry for cross posting. Begin forwarded message: > From: "O3b Networks Ltd" <O3b_Networks_Ltd(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: 30 October 2009 02:01:28 EDT > To: secretary(a)gispa.org.gh > Subject: O3b Networks appoints a new CEO > Reply-To: "O3b Networks Ltd" <reply-d61de6b0b8-494b48f466-2f86(a)u.cts.vresp.com > > > > O3b Networks Limited appoints a new CEO to manage accelerating growth > > Fast growing satellite service provider appoints a Greg Clarke as > CEO to manage the company’s strong growth. > > Jersey, Channel Islands - October 28thz, 2009 – O3b Networks Limited > (O3b) the developer of a new fiber quality, satellite-based, global > Internet backbone and next generation backhaul infrastructure > announced the appointment of Greg Clarke as CEO. Mr. Clarke brings > to O3b a strong history of success and experience in the development > and operations of large service organizations and has held the top > position in global blue chip companies ranging from the technology > sector to real estate. As the former CEO of Cable & Wireless > Communications he built and managed the mobile networks in 54 > countries and most recently was the CEO of Lend Lease in Australia, > a multi-million dollar real estate management company. Prior to Lend > Lease, Mr. Clarke was the CEO of ICO a Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) > satellite based mobile phone provider. > > "Data backhaul and IP Backbone connectivity remain the most > expensive capital and operational expenditure costs for cellular > providers and ISPs in emerging markets” said Greg Clarke. “This > trend is expected to continue into the near future, as these service > providers continue to focus on data services in an attempt to > maintain profitability, due to the commoditization of voice > services. O3B has developed the technology to change this cost > structure for service providers while enabling internet penetration > in emerging markets." > > Reaching over 100 emerging market countries, O3b’s Next Generation > Satellites will provide fiber quality low latency connectivity for > cellular operators and Internet Service Providers. The company > intends to help emerging market service providers dramatically > reduce backhaul costs and improve service availability by delivering > high data rates directly to cellular towers so operators can > profitably offer 3G services even in the most remote locations. In > the past year O3b Networks Ltd. has accrued a backlog of just under > $600,000,000 USD in service contracts from Cellular Operators and > Internet Service Providers allowing for profitability at service > commencement. > > “Our vision remains to connect the unconnected and as we move closer > to actualizing this vision it was important for us to bring in a > candidate that has the right background for the next phase of O3b’s > growth”, said Greg Wyler, Director and founder of O3b. “We have been > looking for a CEO with Greg Clarke’s experience and are excited that > he is opted to join O3b”. Mr. Wyler will continue his technology > leadership role as O3b continues to design new ground equipment for > cellular backhaul and mobile communications and applications. > > About O3b Ltd. > > O3b is building a new fiber-quality, satellite-based, global > Internet Backbone for telecommunications operators (telcos) and > Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in emerging markets. With > deployment scheduled for late 2010, the O3b Networks system will > combine global reach and the speed of a fiber-optic network. With > investment and operational support from Google Inc., Liberty Global, > Inc. and HSBC Principal Investments, and NorthBridge Venture > Partners, the O3b Networks system will provide telcos and ISPs with > a low-cost, high-speed alternative to connect their 3G, WiMAX and > fixed-line networks to the rest of the world. This will allow > billions of consumers and businesses in more than 150 countries to > benefit from high-speed Internet connectivity for educational, > medical and commercial applications. O3b Networks’ headquarters is > in St. John, Jersey, Channel Islands. Ground systems and technical > development are managed through its wholly owned subsidiary in > Englewood, Colorado. > > For more information please visit www.o3bnetworks.com > > O3b Networks Media Contact > > Ladi OkuneyeMarketing Director > > Email: ladi.okuneye(a)o3bnetworks.com > > > > If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this > message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on > the following link: Unsubscribe > O3b Networks Limited > St John's Manor Offices > Le Neuf Chemin > St John, Jersey > Channel Islands > JE3 4EH > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. > > > Eric M.K Osiakwan Director Internet Research www.internetresearch.com.gh emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 Fax: +233.21.258811 Cell: +233.24.4386792

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Re: [kictanet] Uproar Over Internet Costs in Kenya
by alice munyua 30 Oct '09

30 Oct '09

Ooops just been informed by Adam that the article was in the nation. Thanks Alice ------Original Message------ From: alice munyua Sender: kictanet-bounces+alice=apc.org(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To: alice(a)apc.org Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions ReplyTo: alice(a)apc.org Subject: Re: [kictanet] Uproar Over Internet Costs in Kenya Sent: 30 Oct 2009 07:03 Hi Eric Thank you for this posting. A question though, who wrote this piece and where did they get their information apart from quoting P.S. Ndemo? Best Alice -----Original Message----- From: Eric M.K Osiakwan <emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh> Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:14:14 To: <alice(a)apc.org> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Uproar Over Internet Costs in Kenya _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: alice(a)apc.org Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/alice%40apc.org _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: alice(a)apc.org Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/alice%40apc.org

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Skunkworks Meeting, Tuesday 3rd November, 2009, KDN CEO, Talking Fibre
by Phares Kariuki 30 Oct '09

30 Oct '09

Hi, There will be a Skunkworks meeting on the 3rd of November, at Teleposta Towers, 4th Floor. We are pleased to have the speaker as Mr. Kai Wulff, KDN CEO. Meeting will start at 6 pm. Topics covered will be as follows: 1. Kenya, now that the Fibre has landed, what’s the future? 2. What it takes to build a fibre network in Kenya 3. KDN’s future plans. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Thanks to our kind sponsors, Multimedia University College of Kenya for graciously hosting us, time after time, and KDN for their sponsorship. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Governance vs Utiliterianism
by Al Kags 30 Oct '09

30 Oct '09

I am studying an interesting report on the governance of pioneering public projects that are geared towards increasing competitiveness of a country. Such projects could include, TEAMS, the ROOLA project and the Athi River Plantation project. On the one hand, there is the thinking that the government must act fast and intuitively to lay such projects on the ground to ensure that the country has the facilities it requires for its people to be competitive. A good example of this is TEAMS, where the government had to act fast to increase Kenya's competitiveness. In many cases, this fast action, by necessity circamvents the existing law because the law doesn't change as intuitively. Take TEAMS: people who are versed in questions of governance have put the government to task on its governance. They say that while the government has acted in the public's best interest and with integrity on this project (this is the one large scale government project that hasn't taken decades and has no scandal), it may have gone beyond existing operational law, which sets a precedent that can be misused. I am trying to gain perspective on this issue. What have other countries done with their laws where they have found themselves needing to move quickly beyond the existing law? How did they ensure no reduction in speed of delivery of competitive public service despite the slow changing, sometimes complicated legal process? If you have opinions as well as materials I could read/watch/listen to, I would be most interested. Al Kags

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ICANN root signing likely to shake Africa internet
by Rebecca Wanjiku 30 Oct '09

30 Oct '09

The root will be signed from Jan 2010 Some Africa ISP heads think it will have no effect, the root operators think it will. Who do you believe? Your choice. http://bit.ly/2mEQPm Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/

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Uproar Over Internet Costs in Kenya
by Eric M.K Osiakwan 30 Oct '09

30 Oct '09

Uproar Over Internet Costs in Kenya The Kenyan Government has accused TEAMS shareholders of colluding to fix internet connectivity prices. Information and Communication PS Bitange Ndemo said the shareholders are making a massive 2,000 per cent from selling their capacity before the cable officially goes live. The shareholders have said that they will first have to recoup their investment before lowering the Internet connectivity prices. He said the shareholders should be selling internet connection at about $200 per Megabyte (MB) but the companies have held the price at about $4,000 just below the current price of satellite. "When we were initially setting up TEAMs the issue of recouping investments after it had gone live did not feature," Dr Ndemo said. Some shareholders have confirmed that they are already using the signal, but charging at prices of satellite. "The shareholders are entitled to pre-sell their capacity although the cable has not yet been handed over to TEAMS for commercial operations," said Teams chairman, Michael Joseph. He said the official launch will be announced on Thursday. Teams undersea fibre optic cable landed on June 12 and has been since undergoing testing. The initial testing report was released on August 21. Dr Ndemo says some of the shareholders are sabotaging the government's bid to increase Internet access in Kenya by delaying the launch. In the cable, the Government of Kenya has a 20 per cent stake, Safaricom Limited 22.5 per cent and Telkom Kenya Limited 22.5 per cent. Others include Essar Telecom Kenya Ltd, Kenya Data Networks Ltd, Wananchi Telecoms, Access Kenya and Jamii Telecommunications Ltd. The investors say meaningful price reductions will take up to three years. Dr Bitange says the government may be forced to step in and regulate internet connectivity charges if the prices will not come down significantly in the next one month. (Source: Daily Nation) NB: Sorry for crossposting. Eric M.K Osiakwan Director Internet Research www.internetresearch.com.gh emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 Fax: +233.21.258811 Cell: +233.24.4386792

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Fw: [AfrICANN-discuss] Uproar Over Internet Costs in Kenya
by alice munyua 30 Oct '09

30 Oct '09

Uproar Over Internet Costs in Kenya The Kenyan Government has accused TEAMS shareholders of colluding to fix internet connectivity prices. Information and Communication PS Bitange Ndemo said the shareholders are making a massive 2,000 per cent from selling their capacity before the cable officially goes live. The shareholders have said that they will first have to recoup their investment before lowering the Internet connectivity prices. He said the shareholders should be selling internet connection at about $200 per Megabyte (MB) but the companies have held the price at about $4,000 just below the current price of satellite. "When we were initially setting up TEAMs the issue of recouping investments after it had gone live did not feature," Dr Ndemo said. Some shareholders have confirmed that they are already using the signal, but charging at prices of satellite. "The shareholders are entitled to pre-sell their capacity although the cable has not yet been handed over to TEAMS for commercial operations," said Teams chairman, Michael Joseph. He said the official launch will be announced on Thursday. Teams undersea fibre optic cable landed on June 12 and has been since undergoing testing. The initial testing report was released on August 21. Dr Ndemo says some of the shareholders are sabotaging the government's bid to increase Internet access in Kenya by delaying the launch. In the cable, the Government of Kenya has a 20 per cent stake, Safaricom Limited 22.5 per cent and Telkom Kenya Limited 22.5 per cent. Others include Essar Telecom Kenya Ltd, Kenya Data Networks Ltd, Wananchi Telecoms, Access Kenya and Jamii Telecommunications Ltd. The investors say meaningful price reductions will take up to three years. Dr Bitange says the government may be forced to step in and regulate internet connectivity charges if the prices will not come down significantly in the next one month. (Source: Daily Nation) NB: Sorry for crossposting. Eric M.K Osiakwan Director Internet Research www.internetresearch.com.gh emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 Fax: +233.21.258811 Cell: +233.24.4386792 -----Original Message----- From: "Eric M.K Osiakwan" <emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh> Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:14:14 To: <Participants(a)ghanaconnect.org.gh>; <members(a)gispa.org.gh>; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>; <africann(a)afrinic.net> Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Uproar Over Internet Costs in Kenya _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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May be of Interest: Regional Cooperation in IT -- South Asia
by Victor Gathara 29 Oct '09

29 Oct '09

A challenge to the East African Community? Victor DFID, the Department for International Development: leading the UK Government's fight against world poverty. Find out more at http://www.dfid.gov.uk. The road to Copenhagen: the UK Government's ambition for a global deal on climate change. Find out more at http://www.actoncopenhagen.gov.uk and about DFID's work at http://www.dfid.gov.uk/climate. ______________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned for all viruses by Peapod. The service is powered by MessageLabs. For more information on a proactive anti-virus service working around the clock, around the globe, visit: http://www.peapod.co.uk/cleanmail

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Fw: [AfrICANN-discuss] ICANN 37 International meeting in NAIROBI, Kenya
by alice munyua 29 Oct '09

29 Oct '09

Please apply/ register/ participate. We need more of us in the region to contribute and participate to these global internet governance policy processes. Best regards Alice @@@ Registration is open for Nairobi: http://nbo.icann.org/ Reminder: fellowship call for Nairobi is opened till 6 November 2009 @@@@ L'enregistrement pour la 37eme Reunion Internationale de l'ICANN est ouverte a: http://nbo.icann.org/ Je vous rappelle a tous que le preogramme de bourse pour lareunion de Nairobi ferme l'appel a candidature le 6 Novembre.2009 @@@http://www.icann.org/en/fellowships/ *The 37th International Public ICANN meeting in Nairobi, Kenya 7-12 March 2010 Application Round opens: 28 September 2009 Application Round closes: 6 November 2009 Selected Fellows announced: 18 December 2009* Online Application Form Documentation Terms and Conditions Fellowship Committee Fellowships Committee Questions/Comments? Email: fellowships(a)icann.org -----Original Message----- From: Anne-Rachel Inné <annerachel(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:22:24 To: <africann(a)afrinic.net>; AfTLD Discuss<aftld-discuss(a)aftld.org>; AFRINIC<afrinic-discuss(a)afrinic.org>; Discussion List for African Private Sector and ICT4D<aisi-ps-l(a)dgroups.org>; African Information Society Initiative - Discussion Forum<aisi-l(a)lyris.bellanet.org> Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] ICANN 37 International meeting in NAIROBI, Kenya _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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Telecoms firms oppose 1pc universal fund
by McTim 28 Oct '09

28 Oct '09

http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/news/-/2558/676810/-/item/0/-/itq5ov/-/inde… "Telecommunications operators in Kenya have opposed plans by the industry regulator to levy a one per cent fee on their gross annual income to set up a universal fund. The bone of contention is that the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) plans to collect the levy under the proposed Universal Service Fund, and thereafter lend the money to the same entities as commercial loans. " Is this notion of loans shocking to anyone else? -- Cheers, McTim "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route indicates how we get there." Jon Postel

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Orange launches attractive Internet offers
by Harry Hare 28 Oct '09

28 Oct '09

Hi All, Looks like the forces of supply and demand are slowly taking over. http://www.cio.co.ke/index.php/view-all-main-stories/318-orange-launches-att ractive-internet-offers.html Harry African eDevelopment Resource Centre 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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Re: [kictanet] CCK named African regulator of the year
by charles nduati 28 Oct '09

28 Oct '09

Hi DG Njoroge, Kindly thank on behalf of the listers His Excellency the President, Prime minister, Hon Pogisho and ours truly PS Ndemo, your chairman, Board and staff CCK cause we have come along way. I don't how many remember the time of TESPOK Internet exchange disconnection by CCK (how times change) Indeed we do have a conducive environment for business although it can better but this commendation means that we are leading the rest in Africa Keep it up CCK Cheers all !!!! Charles Nduati 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 --- On Mon, 26/10/09, Douglas Onyango <ondouglas(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > From: Douglas Onyango <ondouglas(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] CCK named African regulator of the year > To: charlesnduati2002(a)yahoo.co.uk > Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Date: Monday, 26 October, 2009, 8:36 > Congratulations to the CCK. > > Regards, > Douglas Onyango +256(0712)981329 > > If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the > Problem. > > --- On Sun, 10/25/09, alice(a)apc.org > <alice(a)apc.org> wrote: > > From: alice(a)apc.org <alice(a)apc.org> > Subject: [kictanet] CCK named African regulator of the > year > To: ondouglas(a)yahoo.com > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009, 8:36 AM > > > CCK named African regulator of the year > BY EVELYNE NJOROGE > Updated 3 hours 7 minutes ago > > CAPE TOWN, Oct 24- The Communications Commission of Kenya > (CCK) is this > year's winner of the African Infrastructure Regulator > of the Year Award. > > CCK was declared the winner by the investment > communications group, Africa > Investor in Cape Town, South Africa, at a ceremony attended > by venture > capitalists, > developers, and infrastructure experts and policy makers. > > "We are delighted with the award, which goes to show > that our efforts to > promote an excellent and stable investment climate in > communications > industry in the country are being noted as progressive and > exceptional", > said CCK Director General Charles Njoroge of the award. > > He attributed the recognition to their policy of having > consultations > before making any major decision that affects the > industry. > > Mr Njoroge called on investors in the Information and > Communications > Technology industry to take advantage of the stable > regulatory climate and > improved infrastructure to set up businesses in the > country. > > "The country's broadband infrastructure offers > investors tremendous > opportunities for their businesses and we expect to see > more investments > in all facets of the economy that will be driven by the > available reliable > connectivity," he > said. > > http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/business/Kenyabusiness/CCK-named-African-regulat… > > CCK won the award for its role in seeking to develop > regulations that are > aimed at alleviating poverty and improving the investment > climate in > partnership with the private sector. > > "Through infrastructure investment, the private sector > operating in Africa > has established itself as a critical development > partner," said Africa > Investor's Vice Chairman Hubert Danso while presenting > the award. > > CCK beat its counterparts in Nigeria (Nigeria > Communications Commission > -NCC) and South Africa (Independent Communications > Authority of South > Africa -ICASA) that had also been short listed for the > award. > > Other award category winners included Africa Development > Bank as the > Sponsor of > the Year Award, and the Industrial Development > Corporation, > which won the award in the Developer of the Year category. > > The Power Deal of the Year award went to Exxaro, while > Nedbank Capital > took Transport Deal of the Year Award, and Rand Merchant > Bank led the way > with Social Infrastructure Deal of the Year. > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: ondouglas(a)yahoo.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ondouglas%40yahoo.com > > > > > > > -----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: charlesnduati2002(a)yahoo.co.uk > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/charlesnduati2002%40ya… >

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 29, Issue 65
by Herbert Nyukuri 28 Oct '09

28 Oct '09

Walu, Kwach and all, I read the discussion and analysis about broadband costing with immense interest. I belief that the stats below can enrich and contribute in putting into perspective what we are talking about in a nutshell. I have lifted it from a paper am reviewing. I therefore see CCK's plate quite full in making sure that we consistently move towards the direction of affordable rates. Herbert Development Informatics Working Paper no.42: The ICT4D 2.0 Manifesto Broadband: New Hope / New Divide Broadband is already an integral part of ICT usage in the global North. In the US, for example (one of the poorer performers), by 2008, there were 25 broadband subscriptions per 100 citizens, and 55% of households had broadband, representing around 90% of all Internet connections. By contrast, the subscription rates for most African countries including Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda were well under 0.1% of the population. Tiny Andorra had roughly as many broadband subscriptions as Africa's most populous country, Nigeria. So, as we start seeing digital divides closing around Internet access and mobile phone ownership, a new broadband divide is growing. This is already – and will continuingly – require a strategic response which, if not led, must at the least be coordinated by government. As and where this happens, the development results will be impressive. Broadband uptake is associated at the macro level with growth in indicators such as employment and GDP, and at the micro level there are many new employment- and productivity-enhancing opportunities. Manchester Centre for Development Informatics Working Paper 42 Full citation The ICT4D 2.0 Manifesto: Where Next for ICTs and International Development? Richard Heeks Development Informatics Group University of Manchester, UK 2009 --- On Tue, 10/27/09, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: From: kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 29, Issue 65 To: herbertwamalwa(a)yahoo.com Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 8:53 AM 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: [Skunkworks] Safaricom to introduce unlimitedinternet service (Akich Kwach) 2. Re: "Outsource our jobs? Why firms are afraid of BPOs" (Edith Adera) 3. Re: "Outsource our jobs? Why firms are afraid of BPOs" (Rad!) 4. Fw: press invite - kenya economic report 2009 launch (alice munyua) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:30:26 +0300 From: "Akich Kwach" <kwach(a)archway-productions.com> To: "Walubengo J" <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> Cc: Kenya ICT Policy - kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] Safaricom to introduce unlimitedinternet service Message-ID: <BCCA03C03191455C9A683D8ACEDA96DF@USERPC> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Walu, I have been receiving such direct marketing mails from Safaricom. One thing i noted with concern; are such products developed/informed based market research, i doubt if ordinary Kenyans would have made such proposals. In my view, this is like pushing products/services down the customers throat. Even with those "wonder speed", COST is stil a fundamental factor especially for the SMEs under which majority of Kenyans fall. One fact is the operator is ignoring the public expectations - speed without cost is just but a fallacy. Thank you for making the GDP comparison which the operators and regulators always ignore, both should aprreciate internet and information are basic needs if we have to achieve the 2030 dream and as such those in the sector should not just be focussing on being declared the highest tax payers. Could someone from Safaricom let us know whom they were targeting with such offers? Have a blessed week Akich Kwach ----- Original Message ----- From: Walubengo J To: kwach(a)archway-productions.com Cc: Kenya ICT Policy - kictanet Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 9:10 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] Safaricom to introduce unlimitedinternet service very interesting analysis...@200ksh unlimited internet gives you 6,000Ksh per month as some of you noted - almost 100USD per month. Almost like in the US -BUT the US GDP per capita is about 50times higher than .KE. So we must adopt some weighting to get the equivalent pricing in kenya. Put in another way, Kenyans should work towards 50x less the US monthly rates (of 100USD) for broadband internet i.e. 2USD per month for unlimited broadband internet. It wont happen tomorrow, maybe 2030? But am glad the operators are tweaking all possible combinations as the 1st step in seeing how to move in that direction... walu. --- On Sun, 10/25/09, Bernard Mwagiru <bmwagiru(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Bernard Mwagiru <bmwagiru(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Safaricom to introduce unlimited internet service To: "Skunkworks Forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009, 12:55 PM Thats Kbps not KBps... ./bernard On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 11:50 AM, Bernard Mwagiru <bmwagiru(a)gmail.com> wrote: My peak is approx 260KBps. Average 140 KBps... However, I don't doubt the capacities provided by the submarine fiber cables...Thats no longer a constraint now....My biggest worry is at the radio interface. The biggest bottleneck in any GSM/UMTS network is at the BTS/Node B level...You can have STM-1 capacities on the transmission but the bandwidth in the wireless medium diminishes exponentially as the number of users per cell increases. Also voice is always given a priority so again this should add to the congestion(remember the free calls ?) Also, there's no info on how long this promo is(or whether it is a promo)... ./bernard On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 11:35 AM, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> wrote: 10 gigs at what rate Bernard? I think they now have extra bandwidth on Teams, hence the unlimited product. -- with Regards: Get your free technology e-magazine in pdf format: Tekniaonline: http://bit.ly/tekniaonline-2 Maybe we should start a Reality show of collapsing buidlings: http://gramware.blogspot.com _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: kwach(a)archway-productions.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kwach%40archway-produc…

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Re: [kictanet] "Outsource our jobs? Why firms are afraid of BPOs"
by Peres Were 28 Oct '09

28 Oct '09

The article is enlightening, especially since in the past, local corporates which run their own call centres have not been willing to openly discuss their reasons as to why they prefer not to outsource. It is true that most companies would rather keep their customer care functions in house, so they can maintain control of this critical aspect of their business which has a direct impact on building and retaining their customer base. Much of India's growth in the contact centre industry has been spurred by Western corporates 'offshoring' their contact centres to India. This means that the company simply sets up and runs its own contact centre in an offshore location. The result is that the organisation still maintains control of its customer care operations, albeit at a lower cost due to the reduced operational costs at the offshore location. However, there are still many organisations that prefer to outsource their call centres, depending what functions those centres could be providing e.g order entry, travel reservations, credit card applications, debt collection, telephone screening interviews for mass recruitment, etc the list is endless . We at the Kenya BPO & Contact Centre Society are working closely with government and stakeholders, towards developing a strong contact centre industry that can build customer loyalty and deliver an excellent customer experience that can reinforce brand values, regardless of whether the contact centre is in house or outsourced. We are also encouraging organizations to outsource various processes to the numerous BPO & KPO operators that exist in Kenya. There is a misconception that BPO=Call Centres. However there are many other processes which local corporates including the banks are outsourcing e.g. data storage, billing, payroll processing, IT Support, market surveys, telesales, market research, and many others. The title of the newspaper article is therefore misleading. Peres Were Vice Chair Kenya BPO Society Quoting michael Ouma <benomnta(a)yahoo.com>: > > > Hi all: > > kindly follow this link for the article from the interview we did: > "Outsource our jobs? Why firms are afraid of BPOs" > > http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/news/-/2558/676830/-/qxo0jiz/-/index.html > > > Michael Ouma > Journalist > Nairobi, Kenya > Tel: +254-725-537823 / +254-0731-201729 > Email: benomnta(a)yahoo.com > > "There are risks and costs to a program of action, but they are far > less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction," > - JF Kennedy. > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: pwere(a)cascadegl.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/pwere%40cascadegl.com > ----- End forwarded message ----- The article is enlightening, especially since in the past, local corporates which run their own call centres have not been willing to openly discuss their reasons as to why they prefer not to outsource. It is true that most companies would rather keep their customer care functions in house, so they can maintain control of this critical aspect of their business which has a direct impact on building and retaining their customer base. Much of India's growth in the contact centre industry has been spurred by Western corporates 'offshoring' their contact centres to India. This means that the company simply sets up and runs its own contact centre in an offshore location. The result is that the organisation still maintains control of its customer care operations, albeit at a lower cost due to the reduced operational costs at the offshore location. However, there are still many organisations that prefer to outsource their call centres, depending what functions those centres could be providing e.g order entry, travel reservations, credit card applications, debt collection, telephone screening interviews for mass recruitment, etc the list is endless . We at the Kenya BPO & Contact Centre Society are working closely with government and stakeholders, towards developing a strong contact centre industry that can build customer loyalty and deliver an excellent customer experience that can reinforce brand values, regardless of whether the contact centre is in house or outsourced. We are also encouraging organizations to outsource various processes to the numerous BPO & KPO operators that exist in Kenya. There is a misconception that BPO=Call Centres. However there are many other processes which local corporates including the banks are outsourcing e.g. data storage, billing, payroll processing, IT Support, market surveys, telesales, market research, and many others. The title of the newspaper article is therefore misleading. Peres Were Vice Chair Kenya BPO Society Quoting michael Ouma <benomnta(a)yahoo.com>: > > > Hi all: > > kindly follow this link for the article from the interview we did: > "Outsource our jobs? Why firms are afraid of BPOs" > > http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/news/-/2558/676830/-/qxo0jiz/-/index.html > > > Michael Ouma > Journalist > Nairobi, Kenya > Tel: +254-725-537823 / +254-0731-201729 > Email: benomnta(a)yahoo.com > > "There are risks and costs to a program of action, but they are far > less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction," > - JF Kennedy. > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: pwere(a)cascadegl.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/pwere%40cascadegl.com >

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Kenyan .ke domain
by kennedy waweru 27 Oct '09

27 Oct '09

Greetings skunks. just a quick one. Any other way you think the .ke domain should be managed to effectively brand Kenya on the internet. regards, kennedy

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Re: [kictanet] "Outsource our jobs? Why firms are afraid of BPOs"
by Edith Adera 27 Oct '09

27 Oct '09

Michael, >From the article, it's clear that the sector has a long way to go! I recall during the BPO workshop at KICC, Dr Ndemo pledged to host a local workshop to bring stakeholders together (including these firms) to discuss these issues and explore how trust can be built to outsource to local BPO firms. The time is ripe. Edith

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Fw: press invite - kenya economic report 2009 launch
by alice munyua 27 Oct '09

27 Oct '09

-----Original Message----- From: nmathu(a)treasury.go.ke Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:32:02 To: <nickwaitathu(a)financialpost.co.ke> Subject: press invite - kenya economic report 2009 launch Dear Partner, RE: THE KENYA ECONOMIC REPORT 2009 LAUNCH The Kenya Institute of Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) and the Ministry of State for Planning, National Development & Vision 2030 cordially invite you to the Launch of the inaugural edition of the Kenya Economic Report (KER) 2009 on Wednesday 28th of October 2009 at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies starting at 9:00am. The Kenya Economic Report will be published annually and will primarily focus on the economic performance of the country over the previous one year and prospects for the following three years. The report, produced by KIPPRA in consultation with the Ministry of State for Planning, National Development & Vision 2030, Ministry of Finance and Central Bank of Kenya, shall be laid before the National Assembly by the Minister for Planning, National Development & Vision 2030. You are cordially invited to attend and cover this function. Nancy Mathu PRO

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Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] Safaricom to introduce unlimited internet service
by Walubengo J 26 Oct '09

26 Oct '09

very interesting analysis...@200ksh unlimited internet gives you 6,000Ksh per month as some of you noted - almost 100USD per month. Almost like in the US -BUT the US GDP per capita is about 50times higher than .KE. So we must adopt some weighting to get the equivalent pricing in kenya. Put in another way, Kenyans should work towards 50x less the US monthly rates (of 100USD) for broadband internet i.e. 2USD per month for unlimited broadband internet. It wont happen tomorrow, maybe 2030? But am glad the operators are tweaking all possible combinations as the 1st step in seeing how to move in that direction... walu. --- On Sun, 10/25/09, Bernard Mwagiru <bmwagiru(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Bernard Mwagiru <bmwagiru(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Safaricom to introduce unlimited internet service To: "Skunkworks Forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009, 12:55 PM Thats Kbps not KBps... ./bernard On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 11:50 AM, Bernard Mwagiru <bmwagiru(a)gmail.com> wrote: My peak is approx 260KBps. Average 140 KBps... However, I don't doubt the capacities provided by the submarine fiber cables...Thats no longer a constraint now....My biggest worry is at the radio interface. The biggest bottleneck in any GSM/UMTS network is at the BTS/Node B level...You can have STM-1 capacities on the transmission but the bandwidth in the wireless medium diminishes exponentially as the number of users per cell increases. Also voice is always given a priority so again this should add to the congestion(remember the free calls ?) Also, there's no info on how long this promo is(or whether it is a promo)... ./bernard On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 11:35 AM, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> wrote: 10 gigs at what rate Bernard? I think they now have extra bandwidth on Teams, hence the unlimited product. -- with Regards: Get your free technology e-magazine in pdf format: Tekniaonline: http://bit.ly/tekniaonline-2 Maybe we should start a Reality show of collapsing buidlings: http://gramware.blogspot.com _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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"Outsource our jobs? Why firms are afraid of BPOs"
by michael Ouma 26 Oct '09

26 Oct '09

Hi all: kindly follow this link for the article from the interview we did: "Outsource our jobs? Why firms are afraid of BPOs" http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/news/-/2558/676830/-/qxo0jiz/-/index.html Michael Ouma Journalist Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254-725-537823 / +254-0731-201729 Email: benomnta(a)yahoo.com "There are risks and costs to a program of action, but they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction," - JF Kennedy.

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Unified Communications
by Zachary Ochieng 26 Oct '09

26 Oct '09

Dear listers, Kindly follow this link for a story on unified communications. http://www.cio.co.ke/index.php/view-all-main-stories/313-coming-together-.h… Have a great week. Best, Zachary. --- Be the change you want to see in the world.

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CCK named African regulator of the year
by alice＠apc.org 26 Oct '09

26 Oct '09

CCK named African regulator of the year BY EVELYNE NJOROGE Updated 3 hours 7 minutes ago CAPE TOWN, Oct 24- The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) is this year's winner of the African Infrastructure Regulator of the Year Award. CCK was declared the winner by the investment communications group, Africa Investor in Cape Town, South Africa, at a ceremony attended by venture capitalists, developers, and infrastructure experts and policy makers. "We are delighted with the award, which goes to show that our efforts to promote an excellent and stable investment climate in communications industry in the country are being noted as progressive and exceptional", said CCK Director General Charles Njoroge of the award. He attributed the recognition to their policy of having consultations before making any major decision that affects the industry. Mr Njoroge called on investors in the Information and Communications Technology industry to take advantage of the stable regulatory climate and improved infrastructure to set up businesses in the country. "The country's broadband infrastructure offers investors tremendous opportunities for their businesses and we expect to see more investments in all facets of the economy that will be driven by the available reliable connectivity," he said. http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/business/Kenyabusiness/CCK-named-African-regulat… CCK won the award for its role in seeking to develop regulations that are aimed at alleviating poverty and improving the investment climate in partnership with the private sector. "Through infrastructure investment, the private sector operating in Africa has established itself as a critical development partner," said Africa Investor's Vice Chairman Hubert Danso while presenting the award. CCK beat its counterparts in Nigeria (Nigeria Communications Commission -NCC) and South Africa (Independent Communications Authority of South Africa -ICASA) that had also been short listed for the award. Other award category winners included Africa Development Bank as the Sponsor of the Year Award, and the Industrial Development Corporation, which won the award in the Developer of the Year category. The Power Deal of the Year award went to Exxaro, while Nedbank Capital took Transport Deal of the Year Award, and Rand Merchant Bank led the way with Social Infrastructure Deal of the Year.

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 29, Issue 60
by Herbert Nyukuri 26 Oct '09

26 Oct '09

Kudos to CCK for this milestone. How I wish that one will wake up tomorrow and see this splashed as headline news in our Kenyan dailies and TV channels, instead of the usual not-so-helpful politicking. Herbert --- On Sun, 10/25/09, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: From: kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 29, Issue 60 To: herbertwamalwa(a)yahoo.com Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009, 12:00 PM 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. CCK named African regulator of the year (alice(a)apc.org) 2. IPv6 addresses: North American ISPs are now grabbing for them over IPv4 (alice(a)apc.org) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:36:55 -0000 (GMT) From: alice(a)apc.org To: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: [kictanet] CCK named African regulator of the year Message-ID: <53253.121.160.190.161.1256449015.squirrel(a)sqmail.gn.apc.org> Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1 CCK named African regulator of the year BY EVELYNE NJOROGE Updated 3 hours 7 minutes ago CAPE TOWN, Oct 24- The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) is this year's winner of the African Infrastructure Regulator of the Year Award. CCK was declared the winner by the investment communications group, Africa Investor in Cape Town, South Africa, at a ceremony attended by venture capitalists, developers, and infrastructure experts and policy makers. "We are delighted with the award, which goes to show that our efforts to promote an excellent and stable investment climate in communications industry in the country are being noted as progressive and exceptional", said CCK Director General Charles Njoroge of the award. He attributed the recognition to their policy of having consultations before making any major decision that affects the industry. Mr Njoroge called on investors in the Information and Communications Technology industry to take advantage of the stable regulatory climate and improved infrastructure to set up businesses in the country. "The country's broadband infrastructure offers investors tremendous opportunities for their businesses and we expect to see more investments in all facets of the economy that will be driven by the available reliable connectivity," he said. http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/business/Kenyabusiness/CCK-named-African-regulat… CCK won the award for its role in seeking to develop regulations that are aimed at alleviating poverty and improving the investment climate in partnership with the private sector. "Through infrastructure investment, the private sector operating in Africa has established itself as a critical development partner," said Africa Investor's Vice Chairman Hubert Danso while presenting the award. CCK beat its counterparts in Nigeria (Nigeria Communications Commission -NCC) and South Africa (Independent Communications Authority of South Africa -ICASA) that had also been short listed for the award. Other award category winners included Africa Development Bank as the Sponsor of the Year Award, and the Industrial Development Corporation, which won the award in the Developer of the Year category. The Power Deal of the Year award went to Exxaro, while Nedbank Capital took Transport Deal of the Year Award, and Rand Merchant Bank led the way with Social Infrastructure Deal of the Year. ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:04:50 -0000 (GMT) From: alice(a)apc.org To: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: [kictanet] IPv6 addresses: North American ISPs are now grabbing for them over IPv4 Message-ID: <54320.121.160.190.161.1256454290.squirrel(a)sqmail.gn.apc.org> Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1 IPv6 addresses: North American ISPs are now grabbing for them over IPv4 By Carolyn Duffy Marsan Created 2009-10-19 02:29PM U.S. ISPs are requesting more IPv6 [1] addresses and fewer IPv4 addresses than ever before -- a sign that carriers are investing in the future amidst one of the deepest recessions[2] in modern history. The shift in IP address requests shows that North American carriers are getting ready for the long-anticipated upgrade [3] of the Internet's main communications protocol from IPv4, the current standard, to the next-generation IPv6. [ What U.S. businesses are missing [4] in their slow move to IPv6. | Despite businesses' faint interest, the shift to IPv6 [5] is seen as an inevitable | Keep up on the latest networking news with our Technology: Networking newsletter [6]. ] IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses and can support 4.3 billion individually addressed devices on the Internet. IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses and supports an inconceivably huge amount of devices: 2 to the 128th power. IPv6 also offers built-in security and enhanced network management features when compared to IPv4, which is expected to run out [7] of address space by 2012. In the first nine months of 2009, the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN [8]) received 300 requests from carriers for blocks of IPv6 address space. This compares to 250 requests received in all of 2008 and 2007. "We're seeing an uptick in IPv6 address space requests; it's a very significant growth rate," says John Curran, president and CEO of ARIN. "We've seen a slight slowdown in IPv4 address space requests?It's probably dropped off 10 percent or 20 percent year over year." Curran says ARIN is beginning to see ISPs such as Comcast [9] and Verizon Wireless [10] put a great deal of effort into migrating from IPv4-based networks to those built using IPv6. "ISPs are asking for IPv6 addresses so they can make their networks IPv6-enabled so they are ready [for the future]," Curran says. "We give each ISP enough IPv6 addresses to support 4 billion networks, and each network can contain trillions and trillions of hosts." Curran says the recession is not hampering carriers' interest in IPv6. "IPv6 solves a problem that hasn't happened yet. So seeing any demand is surprising, and it means that organizations are planning ahead," Curran says. "The current weakness in the economy?is not dampening down IPv6 demand significantly because IPv6 is right around the corner for ISPs. We may be two years away from the IPv4 free pool of addresses running out, but two years if you're an ISP is enough time to get one network deployed. Two years is within everyone's planning horizon." ARIN will detail the latest statistics about IPv6 address demand in North America at a policy meeting [2] that will be held this week in Dearborn, Mich. ARIN also will discuss several proposed policy changes related to IPv4 depletion and the push towards IPv6 adoption. These include: * Allowing ARIN to https://www.arin.net/policy/proposals/2009_8.html [11] ">reduce the size of IPv4 address space allocations to carriers as the industry gets closer to IPv4 address depletion. * Increasing access to IPv6 [12] address space by removing the requirement for carriers to first demonstrate that they have hundreds of customers. * Allowing carriers to run multiple, discrete IPv6 networks [13] that don't have to be connected to each other, such as community networks. * Reconsideration of a current policy that requires the regional registries including ARIN to evenly divide up any IPv4 space [14] they are able to recover. ARIN will hold elections at this meeting for several open board of trustees and advisory council openings. * Networking * IPv6 * Internet ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet End of kictanet Digest, Vol 29, Issue 60 ****************************************

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The future of the IGF
by alice 26 Oct '09

26 Oct '09

http://blog.nominet.org.uk/ukigf/2009/09/the-future-of-the-igf/ The future of the IGF Posted by: Nick Thorne <http://blog.nominet.org.uk/ukigf/category/uncategorized/> *The UN Internet Governance Forum will meet in November at Sharm El Sheikh. The IGF has matured into a useful tool. But it is under threat. Stakeholders should speak up!* ** **It’s IGF season again. Representatives of key stakeholders are meeting again in Geneva to prepare the ground for the forthcoming fourth meeting of a body that has turned out to be considerably more useful than those of us involved in its invention expected. But despite its success, the future of this, the only multi-stakeholder forum available to consider Internet Governance, is under threat. If we want it to continue then we all, we /multi-stakeholders/, must speak up and demonstrate how and why we find it useful. These issues were highlighted last week at the excellent East African Internet Governance Forum. Very well run, with solid participation from regional governments, CCTLD’s, Civil Society and Industry. A novelty was a special session for Parliamentarians. I argued that Members of Parliament had a vital role to play and should consider themselves internationally as another /stakeholder/ group. They knew what their constituents needed, and were best placed to put pressure on governments and resist unnecessarily restrictive legislation, which might stifle the benefits of the Internet as we have come to know it. All this was taking place in Nairobi, against the background of the remarkable progress being made in Broad Band connectivity in Kenya. No less than four undersea fibre-optic cables will be coming on shore in the coming two years. One has already landed and will be coupled to links reaching beyond the immediate East African region and north to Ethiopia and South Sudan. We talked about various different methods for distributing links beyond the cable proper. Wi-Max systems will link up the smallest municipalities with all the attendant benefits. Exciting stuff. It will be fascinating to see how these cables will spread their invaluable tentacles throughout the region. Can there be a more effective multiplier for economic and social development? In Nairobi we also discussed the proposal for a Commonwealth IGF, designed to take advantage of that unique coalition of like-minded countries of all sizes, shapes and stages of development. The Commonwealth Secretariat is active in support of this initiative and side-events are planned for Sharm El Sheikh. Something else which will be raised in Geneva this week where representatives from Commonwealth countries will consider how best to share experiences and best practice across the broadest possible range of ideas. But governments are only one element of the unique /multi stakeholder/ approach to which many of us attribute the phenomenal success of the Internet. And not all the influences are positive. At WSIS, when we created the IGF, we also agreed that there should be a programme of “enhanced cooperation” among all the actors involved in Internet Governance. The UN Secretary General was asked to produce a report on how matters might be improved, possibly with recommendations. I think this report was supposed to be produced after about a year, but it eventually appeared a couple of months ago in the form of a compilation of the views of interested parties which had been called upon to contribute. It included submissions from e.g. the Internet Society, ICANN, and also from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). In each case the views and ambitions of the authors were made very clear. I would recommend that all those interested in the continuation of liberal internet governance look at this report, and in particular the views of the ITU Secretariat. [http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/un-dpadm/unpan035383.… I say Secretariat because I understand the contribution was not necessarily cleared in advance with its membership. Nevertheless it would appear to be a clear statement, as it were, of intent, and should serve to encourage us to work harder to ensure that the IGF mechanism will continue to give all parties, all /stakeholders/, an opportunity to express their views. This should of course include developing countries whose interests are I believe much better served by this liberal approach rather than by the repetition of the sort of government driven bureaucratic rules previously deemed appropriate for the old telecoms system. I think our experience in Kenya last week amply demonstrated this. And so I was delighted when the Kenyan Government formally announced its intention to host the IGF in the year 2011. (Next years event is already fixed for Vilnius, Lithuania). This guarantee of continuity is very important as we face the five-year review process built in to the WSIS decisions. I am a great believer in such reviews. Too often we create mechanisms which trundle along, impelled only by their own bureaucratic existence. Not so with the IGF which has demonstrated a real vitality as all the previous meetings, and in particular Rio (2007) and last year Hyderabad have shown. And all with only the most limited bureaucratic support. “Secretariat-lite!” Well done Markus Kummer! Nevertheless there are still those who for a variety of reasons seek either to supplant or suppress this useful mechanism. If we are to maintain this admirable energy we must all, all we /multi-stakeholders/, redouble our efforts to renew the mandate of the IGF. Some governments are doing their best, but I would like to hear more from Industry, and from Civil Society, particularly among developing countries where most of the next billion Internet users reside. We should all speak up to announce that we all still have much to learn from each other, through Sharm El Sheikh, then Vilnius and on to Nairobi in 2011. Nick Thorne Les Augers. September 2009 (Nick Thorne CMG was UK Ambassador to the UN in Geneva from 2003to 2008 and led the UK and the EU at the Tunis WSIS Summit. He now consults on Internet Governance issues and is International Relations Adviser to the President and CEO of ICANN. ) Tags: Commonwealth IGF <http://blog.nominet.org.uk/ukigf/tag/commonwealth-igf/>, East African IGF <http://blog.nominet.org.uk/ukigf/tag/east-african-igf/>, IGF <http://blog.nominet.org.uk/ukigf/tag/igf/>, Internet Governance Forum <http://blog.nominet.org.uk/ukigf/tag/internet-governance-forum/>, Sharm El Sheikh <http://blog.nominet.org.uk/ukigf/tag/sharm-el-sheikh/>

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Coffee or Code?
by S.Murigi Muraya 26 Oct '09

26 Oct '09

Dear All, There are those who meet at cocktails to make policies or cut deals and those who live on coffee to convert these policies or deals into (software) code = information systems. It must be said that www.information.go.ke, www.ict.go.ke and other government departments have come a long way in opening up to us but ... Bureaucracy and political intrigues still keep many of our government departments from building even simple information and transactional systems to increase transparency and efficiency. Who in government can join us the morning of November 7, 2009 to enlighten us more on how we can help the government personnel or IT companies required to build these systems? Kenya ICT Board CEO? The PS (Dr. Ndemo)? This will not be an anti Microsoft meet but we need an informed Kenyan FOSS luminary to provide balance that day. Alex Gakuru? Location: We have not decided yet. Maybe Silver Springs Hotel, Panafric or Jacaranda! Kind regards SMM

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IPv6 addresses: North American ISPs are now grabbing for them over IPv4
by alice＠apc.org 25 Oct '09

25 Oct '09

IPv6 addresses: North American ISPs are now grabbing for them over IPv4 By Carolyn Duffy Marsan Created 2009-10-19 02:29PM U.S. ISPs are requesting more IPv6 [1] addresses and fewer IPv4 addresses than ever before -- a sign that carriers are investing in the future amidst one of the deepest recessions[2] in modern history. The shift in IP address requests shows that North American carriers are getting ready for the long-anticipated upgrade [3] of the Internet's main communications protocol from IPv4, the current standard, to the next-generation IPv6. [ What U.S. businesses are missing [4] in their slow move to IPv6. | Despite businesses' faint interest, the shift to IPv6 [5] is seen as an inevitable | Keep up on the latest networking news with our Technology: Networking newsletter [6]. ] IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses and can support 4.3 billion individually addressed devices on the Internet. IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses and supports an inconceivably huge amount of devices: 2 to the 128th power. IPv6 also offers built-in security and enhanced network management features when compared to IPv4, which is expected to run out [7] of address space by 2012. In the first nine months of 2009, the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN [8]) received 300 requests from carriers for blocks of IPv6 address space. This compares to 250 requests received in all of 2008 and 2007. "We're seeing an uptick in IPv6 address space requests; it's a very significant growth rate," says John Curran, president and CEO of ARIN. "We've seen a slight slowdown in IPv4 address space requestsIt's probably dropped off 10 percent or 20 percent year over year." Curran says ARIN is beginning to see ISPs such as Comcast [9] and Verizon Wireless [10] put a great deal of effort into migrating from IPv4-based networks to those built using IPv6. "ISPs are asking for IPv6 addresses so they can make their networks IPv6-enabled so they are ready [for the future]," Curran says. "We give each ISP enough IPv6 addresses to support 4 billion networks, and each network can contain trillions and trillions of hosts." Curran says the recession is not hampering carriers' interest in IPv6. "IPv6 solves a problem that hasn't happened yet. So seeing any demand is surprising, and it means that organizations are planning ahead," Curran says. "The current weakness in the economyis not dampening down IPv6 demand significantly because IPv6 is right around the corner for ISPs. We may be two years away from the IPv4 free pool of addresses running out, but two years if you're an ISP is enough time to get one network deployed. Two years is within everyone's planning horizon." ARIN will detail the latest statistics about IPv6 address demand in North America at a policy meeting [2] that will be held this week in Dearborn, Mich. ARIN also will discuss several proposed policy changes related to IPv4 depletion and the push towards IPv6 adoption. These include: * Allowing ARIN to https://www.arin.net/policy/proposals/2009_8.html [11] ">reduce the size of IPv4 address space allocations to carriers as the industry gets closer to IPv4 address depletion. * Increasing access to IPv6 [12] address space by removing the requirement for carriers to first demonstrate that they have hundreds of customers. * Allowing carriers to run multiple, discrete IPv6 networks [13] that don't have to be connected to each other, such as community networks. * Reconsideration of a current policy that requires the regional registries including ARIN to evenly divide up any IPv4 space [14] they are able to recover. ARIN will hold elections at this meeting for several open board of trustees and advisory council openings. * Networking * IPv6 * Internet

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How does corruption affect women?
by alice 23 Oct '09

23 Oct '09

How does Corruption Impact Women? Although some may assume that corruption is gender-neutral in terms of its lack of ethics and resource-depleting impact, corruption compounds the discrimination women already experience on large and small scales. By Masum Momaya Read more<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102781086510&s=999&e=001grAt-vpz26lxjvSkK-hX9 rzTyimpf9LxRv_n6x-zB2aI-q5iXJSsx139tOs6-L2zxZaT9AkbG3UMunYMj2qeG3mewq7RA61wc wpquj2oq02ENRmewB-n7TyMkbCJik72YtVahcO6dSx2RnEQ68G1mQ9GHQro4ZgMGoVmzj_C7pIyo VH0sQ4pGMOrq9drjA8ZLdu4YM9XsIMBu5thtIK0Yw==>

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Fwd: Brazil Government's official position on the "Affirmation of Commitments"
by waudo siganga 23 Oct '09

23 Oct '09

Sorry for any cross-posting of this. Dear people, below is the official declaration of the Brazilian government regarding the post-JPA "Affirmation of Commitments" ICANN-USA. fraternal regards --c.a. ===================================================== The Brazilian Government’s Position on the Affirmation of Commitments between the U.S. Government and ICANN On September 30, 2009, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) released a new agreement entitled Affirmation of Commitments, which completes the transition of management of the Internet domain name and addressing system (DNS) from the U.S. government to the private sector by granting greater autonomy to ICANN and increasing international participation in the oversight of its activities. The Brazilian Government welcomes the approval of the Affirmation of Commitments, which provides for a set of important advances in the management and decision making processes of ICANN, consistent with the demands presented by Brazil, either at the ICANN itself or at relevant United Nations forums. Among the positive aspects included in the new agreement, it is worth highlighting the following: (1) increasing participation of other governments in the process of assessing and reviewing ICANN activities, with a greater role for the Government Advisory Committee (GAC), along with the ICANN Board; (2) ending the requirement to submit periodical reports exclusively to the U.S. government, requiring ICANN to release annual reports on its activities to all stakeholders; (3) reaffirming the principles of transparency, multistakeholder participation, public interest, interoperability and end-to-end innovation; preserving the DNS security and stability and maintaining one single global Internet; (4) introducing the notion of an enhanced decision-making process, through cross-community deliberations. Notwithstanding these positive aspects, the Brazilian government believes that there is still room for further improvements to be made to the global governance of the Internet, in light of the results of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). The Affirmation of Commitments does not advance on the issue of ICANN’s institutional framework and the need to grant it international legal status. The DNS root zone continues to be managed under the supervision of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The Affirmation of Commitments may be revoked at any time by either the Department of Commerce or ICANN, which may generate insecurity vis‑à‑vis ICANN’s relationships with other governments, international organizations and non-governmental organizations that are not subject to the U.S. jurisdiction. The Brazilian government will continue to contribute to further improving the global governance of the Internet, towards full observance of the principles of multilateralism, transparency and democracy adopted at WSIS. -- Carlos A. Afonso CGI.br (www.cgi.br) Nupef (www.nupef.org.br) ==================================== new/nuevo/novo e-mail: ca(a)cafonso.ca ====================================

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(no subject)
by meshack emakunat 22 Oct '09

22 Oct '09

dear kictanet why cann't i send or post an item to the listers yet i receive a lot of items

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