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debate of the year
by Rebecca Wanjiku 18 May '07

18 May '07

THE DEBATE OF THE YEAR It was going to be the debate of the year, it was eagerly waited for, and at last Kenyan politicians were expected to address issues. “I was going to be extremely impressed if they turned up. It would have been the debate of the year,” said Michuki Mwangi. Probably Michuki’s argument epitomizes the feeling of over 80 people who gathered for the debate. It was going to be a good day. It has been argued that some of the expected guests may not have been aware of the ICT issues expected to be discussed. Whilst this may be true, the leaders- Balala, Raila, Ruto, Kalonzo, Mudavadi, Nyagah, and Umar were sent a background note outlining the state of ICT in the country. There was every indication that they would turn up, Ruto and Mudavadi even claimed to be on the way. At the end of it, the wait was too long and we had to proceed with the program. The function was facilitated by Eng. James Rege and Muriuki Mureithi and all networks within KICTANet were represented. Joseph Mucheru, Kanja Waruru, Edith Adera and Brian Logwe took turns leading the debate and the participation was equally good. Though the live stream was hampered by poor PA system, people managed to tune in. it was a first step towards creating local content. Next time KDN and Intersat Africa will provide video streaming. afew journalists were expected to help with the blogging but when the program did not go as organised, somehow we got disorganised. apologies for lack of updates on the blog. A full report will be availed to the mailing list. ____________________________________________________________________________________Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting

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Fwd: Satellite and Wireless Broadband East Africa Conference & African VoiP Forum, 4-8 June 2007, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi
by Judy Okite 17 May '07

17 May '07

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: GRACE GATHONI <graceg(a)in-sync.co.ke> Date: Thu, 17 May 2007 15:50:17 +0300 Subject: Satellite and Wireless Broadband East Africa Conference & African VoiP Forum, 4-8 June 2007, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi To: Judy Okite <judyokite(a)gmail.com> Dear Judy, RE: Invitation to the Satellite and Wireless Broadband Africa Conference and the African VoiP Forum 4-8 June 2007, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. AITEC Africa, in collaboration with leading suppliers of these technologies, is hosting SatWiBB East Africa and the African VoIP Forum to provide marketing and education platforms to promote effective roll-out of satellite and wireless technology throughout Africa. The theme for this year's event is " Broadband Bridges Across Africa: First & Last Mile Solutions". These conference follow the highly successful WiMAX & CDMA Forum held in Johannesburg in April 2006 (see http://new.aitecafrica.com/WiMAX_CDMA_Forum) and Wireless Broadband East & West Africa in Nairobi and Lagos in December 2006 (see http://new.aitecafrica.com/node/432) Introduction Satellites still provide a communications lifeline for a large proportion of Africa's internal and external traffic. And wireless broadband technologies are increasingly providing the continent's intermediate and last mile links. SatWiBB Africa is the first conference to cover both ends of this increasingly integrated and converging communications paradigm. SatWiBB East & West Africa will provide practical business and technology briefings to empower resellers, service providers and users to maximize their returns on the increasing investment that they will be making in satellite and wireless broadband technology over the coming years. By providing a platform for vendors, service providers and users to network and share knowledge, the conference will act as a catalyst to stimulate take-up of the right technologies to multiply connectivity across the region. In addition, to usher in the conference there will be a Wireless Security Preview Masterclass on the 31st May 2007 to be presented by Maiendra Moodley, Security Advisor, South Africa Reserve Bank (attached find his profile). Who is Satellite and Wireless Broadband aimed at? SatWiBB has several key audiences: a.. ICT Managers & network administrators in major corporates & public institutions b.. Telecom Operators: senior managers and planners, engineering managers and staff, network managers c.. Telecommunication policy-makers & regulators d.. ISPs & Cyber Cafe operators e.. NGOs/ Civil society organizations directly involved with connectivity f.. Media representatives g.. Senior telecommunication engineering students h.. Service providers, consultants and suppliers serving the telecommunication industry Attached find the draft agenda and the registration form. To book a slot in this high level communication event contact the undersigned. Kindly note that delegate space is limited. With regards, Grace Gathoni Events Co-ordinator In-Sync Ltd Dik Dik Gardens| Kileleshwa PO Box 63103-00619, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254 20 2011244 | Tel/Fax: +254 20 4451655 Mobile: +254 721 605166 | Email: graceg(a)in-sync.co.ke -- Judy Ann Okite, +254-721237507,+254-734252336 P.O. BOX 2228 00100, NAIROBI,KENYA. "Even if you are on the right track, you'll still get run over if you just sit there."

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[Fwd: Re: [Fwd: presidential aspirants' debate on ICT enabled Kenyan Economy]
by alice 17 May '07

17 May '07

Hi Shem, Thanks for the probe - as I recall all the presidential aspirants were invited - Hon. Kibaki is the incumbent and his Govt has already clearly demonstrated both their vision and made some crystallisation and deliverables over the period - we wanted to hear what/how the others intended to handle ICT issues in their government (if elected) and what part ICT played in their vision. Fortunately (or unfortunately) the loud silence says it all....... Brian On May 17, 2007, at 9:44 AM, Shem Ochuodho wrote: > Eng. Rege, Dada Alice, Ndugu Michuki, and colleagues, > congrats! This is an excellent idea. > > But I wonder, how about the other presidential candidates - > or this is largely an ODM-K affair? Did you also invite > Hon. Musikari Kombo, Hon. Charity Ngilu, Mheshimiwa Rais > Mwai Kibaki, and other presidential candidates (Jirongo, > Pattni, Bishop ... and all the rest)? > > Warmest regards, > Shem > KCA 2006/07 Excellence Award Winner > 2005/06 AfricaOnline Industry Pioneer Award Recipient > > On Thu, 10 May 2007 15:28:33 +0300 > "waudo siganga" <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com> wrote: >> Thank you Engineer. I will be away for WITSA meetings in >> Kualr Lumpur >> 14-19 May. Keziah Muthoni will attend on my behalf. >> >> Kind Regards >> Waudo Siganga >> Chairman >> The Computer Society of Kenya >> >> >> On Thu, 10 May 2007 14:20:10 +0300, "alice" >> <alice(a)apc.org> said: >>> *_Mainstreaming Information Communication Technology >> (ICT) Agenda in >>> 2007 national electioneering debate_* >>> >>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) wishes to >> invite you the ICT >>> debate titled- *Mainstreaming ICT agenda in 2007 >> national electioneering >>> debate* scheduled for May 16^th 2007 at 2 pm, at the >> Norfolk hotel. >>> >>> >>> >>> *KICTANet has invited political leaders- hon. Julia >> Ojiambo, hon. Joseph >>> Nyaga, hon. William Ruto, hon. Kalonzo Musyoka, hon. >> Musalia Mudavadi, >>> hon. Raila Odinga, hon. Mutahi Kagwe, Nazlin Umar, hon. >> Najib Balala and >>> hon. Uhuru Kenyatta to share their vision of an ICT >> enabled Kenyan >>> economy. * >>> >>> >>> >>> As a member of KICTANet, your presence is important so >> that we can pose >>> questions concerning private sector, civil society, >> media, academia, and >>> government >>> >>> >>> >>> Because you are an expert in your area, the questions >> you have ever >>> wanted to ask the leaders, you can ask them that day. >> KICTANet hopes >>> that the debate will assist in advancing ICT issues and >> demonstrate why >>> we need to start holding our leaders accountable. >>> >>> >>> >>> As we head to the general elections, KICTANet desires >> to lift ICT issues >>> into the political agenda and demonstrate how the two >> issues can be >>> meshed up to accelerate development in Kenya and bridge >> the digital >>> divide. >>> >>> >>> >>> KICTANet is counting on you to make this a success. >>> >>> Yours faithfully, >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Eng. James Rege, >>> >>> KICTANet >>> > > --- > Submitted by: Dr. Shem Ochuodho - CEO - RITA -RWANDA > <shem.ochuodho(a)rita.rw> 2007-05-17 02:50:47 EDT4 > (Please reply to original submitter for private communication) > --- > You are currently subscribed to kiplist-cl as: [brian(a)pure-id.com] > To unsubscribe, forward this message to leave-kiplist- > cl-91321D(a)lyris.idrc.ca --- Submitted by: Brian Longwe <brian(a)pure-id.com> 2007-05-17 11:47:58 EDT4 (Please reply to original submitter for private communication) --- You are currently subscribed to kiplist-cl as: [alice(a)apc.org] To unsubscribe, forward this message to leave-kiplist-cl-100946B(a)lyris.idrc.ca

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Why you should be at CTO's 2nd Annual Connecting Rural Communities Africa Forum]
by alice 17 May '07

17 May '07

2nd Annual Connecting Rural Communities Africa Forum 2007: Bridging the digital divide through sustainable ICT connectivity HOSTED BY THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION OF KENYA Dear Colleague, Take advantage of the opportunity to attend the forum which will enhance your understanding of connecting rural Africa through ICT. Early booking has already started at reduced prices. So, if you would like to participate, please contact Marco by email: m.dekock(a)cto.int <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c35cbc10a80201004…> or telephone: 0044 208834 1577. Book by 20th July and save up to £100. THE CONFERENCE IN A NUTSHELL The 2nd Annual Connecting Rural Communities Africa Forum 2007: Bridging the digital divide through sustainable ICT connectivity Pre-conference workshop day: Tuesday 21st August 2007 Main conference: Wednesday 22nd August to Thursday 23rd August 2007 Rural Services & Applications Focus Day: Friday 24th August 2007 Five star venue to be confirmed, Nairobi, Kenya Host Organisation: The Communications Commission of Kenya Website: www.cto.int <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c4b49ca4cb135b254…> This international event will bring together African government officials, senior figures from African regulatory authorities and international ICT experts who are leading the private sector connectivity drive. At this forum you have the opportunity to discuss and analyse best practices, share case studies and debate crucial topics such as: Optimal regulation strategies to promote rural connectivity Creating the right environment to attract foreign investment How to best harness and utilise ICT to deliver socio-economic benefits to rural communities Analyse current projects which seek to bridge the digital divide The opportunity to advance rural connectivity through mobile, internet and satellite and enhance access to key services, content and applications HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE: If you would like to participate as a speaker: Contact Mani by email (m.kaur-rai(a)cto.int <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c458b4b0a80300c05…>) to discuss speaker opportunities Speakers receive FREE admission to the whole forum Speaker submissions must be received by 28th May Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting? We have limited space available for solution providers, if you have services which you would like to highlight to our large delegation, please email Mani at m.kaur-rai(a)cto.int <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c458b4b0a80300c05…>. If you would like to register as a delegate, please contact Marco by email: m.dekock(a)cto.int <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c35cbc10a80201004…> or telephone: 0044 208834 1577. If you would like to help us create a successful event, please email Andrea: a.hooker(a)cto.int <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c4b49ca4cb135b254…> or telephone: 0044 208834 1589 for details of becoming a media partner and receiving your press pass. We look forward to meeting you in Kenya in August. Yours sincerely, Mani Rai Senior Conference Producer Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation m.kaur-rai(a)cto.int <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c458b4b0a80300c05…> P.S Please be sure to book before 20th July in order to register at the discounted price. Click here to unsubscribe <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c1d8a3b0a80301005…>

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Holding our Leaders Accountable
by Mr President 17 May '07

17 May '07

Yes Yes YesWe who know better should hold our leaders accountable for their ideas or LACK of them, the dismal attendance and lack of understanding, should form our mode of attackHow can we be led, by those who know nothing or very little,yet we talk about using ict to advance into the digital age while our "Leaders" are in the stone age ????Like i said before, this talk about E-Govt etc is hot air, i wish it was optical fiber- (i am VENTING) really members , this is just but the tip of the ice berg, in terms of caliber, capability and comprehension of those who lead OR aspire to lead us.Look at the quality of debate, the lack of quorum, the pettiness of discussion and the lack of focus, back to the aspirants, am sure they thought they were meeting a bunch of ?? Tea pickers or ICT planners ??We should lead in the planning, of ICT and the way foward, if the aspirants who are the cream of the bunch- ARE THEY ??- what about the rest in bunge ??Things are thick?I would appreciate ANY ONE who can explain a way out of this quagmire, my thots ??If they know nothing, they can offer nothing and are therefore not worthy of our votes ??Point to ponder? What of the incumbent ??You get my point ? The govt intends-of have obtained- billions to fund the Optical Fibre backbone, the Ps is talking of engaging with the European Submarine cable, who will pass the legislation ?? Those who know jack ??You tell me......We should debate this exhaustively lest we- who know better- get left with the egg in our face AMA ??Njenga M.P �those who fear to fail.will never try to succeded,for to fail to plan is to plan to FAIL _______________________________________________ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.com

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Unleash Your Business Potential! BiD Challenge Kenya 2007 Is Now Open]
by Jose' 17 May '07

17 May '07

The Business in Development Challenge Kenya 2007 is open! This year, Kenyans can participate in the International Business in Development SME business plan competition both locally and internationally! You can win up to Ksh. 1,000,000 in the Local Challenge and Ksh. 1,800,000 plus a business trip to the Netherlands in the International Challenge! The BiD Challenge 2007 is open to start-up or established entrepreneurs with a business proposal for a new, or for the expansion of an existing enterprise in Kenya. For participation criteria, timeline and other information please visit our website: www.kenya.bidnetwork.org to: 1) get more information about the BiD Challenge 2007 2) create your profile and share your experience as entrepreneur, screener, coach, expert or investor in the BiD Network! 3) inspire others by forwarding this e-mail today to as many entreprenuers as you like! We kindly ask you to help us in our search for creative entrepreneurs. Creating a 3 page business concept to enter the challenge will take on average only 30 minutes! Please send out our promotional flyer to your personal and professional network AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE! In case of any queries, please contact Morris Muchemi or Annabel Onyando Kind regards, The BiD Network Kenya Team Unleash your business potential! Are you a Small or Medium Enterprise? Established or starting up and looking for capital between Ksh. 500,000 to Ksh. 35,000,000? Enter the SME Business Plan Competition Now! [Partners] [DEADLINE MAY 31st] Why Participate? International award is up to Ksh. 1,800,000 eqv. (Netherlands) for your business. National local awards are Ksh 1,000,000, Ksh. 750,000 and Ksh. 500,000 to support your business Receive professional coaching to develop a comprehensive business plan Get exposed to a network of potential investors, for business plans qualifying for finance ranging between Ksh. 500,000 to Ksh. 35,000,000 per business Promote your business plan and share experiences on the Business in> Development (BiD) Network: the first online marketplace supporting SME business in developing countries The BiD Challenge Kenya is part of an International Competition. Easy online Submission in about 30 minutes! Submit your proposal before 31st of May http://kenya.bidnetwork.org --------------------------------- Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV.

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Re: [kictanet] Kudos KICTANET on live stream
by Kagwe James 17 May '07

17 May '07

With the kind of response I'm hearing I would like to freely advice all the presidential hopefuls to have ICT consultants as members in their campaign trails and strategists otherwise at this rate they will never get any votes from us and more so from the youth who are well versed as long as ICT is concerned. And in any case why should they get our votes when they are saying nothing about what we beliefs is driving the world economies. How will they achieve the Millennium goals while in total ignorance of the obvious? Kind Regards, James Kagwe ************************************************************************ ********** Alexander Forbes Financial Services (EA) Ltd 9th floor, Nation Centre, Kimathi Street P. O. Box 52439 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254) 20 - 216 986 Fax: (254) 20 - 221 470 Confidentiality Warning ======================= The contents of this e-mail and any accompanying documentation are confidential and any use thereof, in what ever form, by anyone other than the addressee is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify actuaries(a)aforbes.co.ke or benefits(a)aforbes.co.ke and delete it immediately from your system.. Alexander Forbes Financial Services (EA) Limited from whom this e-mail originates accepts no responsibility for losses or damage as a result of any viruses and it is your responsibility to check attachments (if any) for viruses. ________________________________ From: kictanet-bounces+jkagwe=aforbes.co.ke(a)kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+jkagwe=aforbes.co.ke@kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Jose' Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 9:18 AM To: Kagwe James Subject: Re: [kictanet] Kudos KICTANET on live stream Kudus to KICtanet. "Kai U. Wulff" <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> wrote: Hello, We would be happy to stream all events and I am sure ISPs would be happy to store. We would even be happy to stream from Parliament (once we are allowed to terminate fiber there). Kai ________________________________ From: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Mr President Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 16:08 To: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke Subject: Re: [kictanet] Kudos KICTANET on live stream Importance: High HI ALL To give credit where it is due? KICTANET for organising the event KDN for live streaming, infact as a precidence has been set, may be KDN could/ should live stream all KICTANET events? adn provide a library for archiving ? The act of Leading is not fearing to be ahead, the fear of being led is not knowing your LEADER, thus it is paramount that we, KNOW our leadrs and the views they hold, plans they have, directions they plan to take and visions they intend to ask us the public to share with them. Regards Njenga M.P those who fear to fail.will never try to succeded,for to fail to plan is to plan to FAIL ________________________________ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.com <http://www.myway.com/> _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Please unsubscribe or change your options at http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ngunjirijnr%40yahoo.com Best Regards, Jose' Njuki-Imwe Ngunjiri || +254 722 336754 || ________________________________ We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love <http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49980/*http:/tv.yahoo.com/collections/265%0d %0a> (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. <http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49980/*http:/tv.yahoo.com/collections/265%0d %0a>

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INVITATION TO THE ICT NYERI ROADSHOW MAY 24TH, 2007.]
by alice 17 May '07

17 May '07

*RE: INVITATION TO THE ICT NYERI ROADSHOW MAY 24^TH , 2007.* Following the highly successful ICT Development Expo held in February 2007 at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, the Ministry of Information and Communication, in association with ICTvillage.com, would like to invite you to the official opening of the 2007 Nyeri ICT Roadshow on May 24^th , 2007 at 10.00 a.m. at the Temple Road Hall, in Nyeri town. The theme of the ICT Roadshow is “Bridging the Urban-Rural Digital Divide” by enabling ICT companies and organizations to showcase their products, services and programmes to the rural areas and to initiate the establishment of Digital Villages nationwide which will in turn accelerate implementation of the Kenya 2030 Vision. The programme of events is as follows: · *Thursday 24^th 9.00a.m. – 11.00a.m.* Opening Day · *Friday 25^th 9.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.* Commercial Day · *Saturday 26^th 9.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.* Community Day If you wish to participate as an exhibitor please get in touch with the undersigned at the contacts listed below and we will facilitate your placement. We look forward to your attendance. Yours faithfully, Njoki Mumira ------------------------------------ ICTvillage.com - Idea Factory Ltd, The Office Park, Riverside Drive. P O Box 12, Sarit Centre 00606, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: 254-020-4449277. Tel: 254-020-4447655. Fax: 254-020-4449210. www.ictvillage.com

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Re: [kictanet] Kudos KICTANET on live stream
by Mr President 17 May '07

17 May '07

HI ALLTo give credit where it is due?KICTANET for organising the eventKDN for live streaming, infact as a precidence has been set, may be KDN could/ should live stream all KICTANET events? adn provide a library for archiving ?The act of Leading is not fearing to be ahead, the fear of being led is not knowing your LEADER, thus it is paramount that we, KNOW our leadrs and the views they hold, plans they have, directions they plan to take and visions they intend to ask us the public to share with them.Regards Njenga M.Pthose who fear to fail.will never try to succeded,for to fail to plan is to plan to FAIL _______________________________________________ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.com

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Re: [kictanet] live stream-Oops! Apologies
by John Walubengo 16 May '07

16 May '07

Evelyn, we need to take this conversation ooffline...am not even sure I was the one supposed to do the flashing but I quickly send out a rejoinder to everyone! my bad...sorry...am out. walu. >>> "John Walubengo" <jwalubengo(a)kcct.ac.ke> 05/16/07 01:59PM >>> what's your phone number? walu. >>> "Evelyn Rono" <evelyn.rono(a)kdn.co.ke> 05/16/07 09:54AM >>> Pls flash me in your cell phone I need to talk to you Warm Regards, Evelyn Rono External Affairs Manager Kenya Data Networks Tel: +254 20 556755, 828659/68/81 Mobile: 0724-255047, 0733-730504 Fax: +254 20 828685 URL: www.kdn.co.ke Kindly get in touch with us to experience the freedom. _____ From: kictanet-bounces+evelyn.rono=kdn.co.ke(a)kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+evelyn.rono=kdn.co.ke@kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Rebecca Wanjiku Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 9:46 AM To: evelyn.rono(a)kdn.co.ke Subject: [kictanet] live stream just to let you know that today there will be a live debate stream on http://idhaa.kenic.or.ke:8001/ its kenya's quest to create content, www.kenic.or.ke the adminstrators of the .co.ke Country Code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) teamed up with Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) and Kenya Data Networks to make this possible, we will also be using my blog- beckyit.blogspot.com so be on the loop am sure this can make good news wherever you are in case of further interest, please feel free to contact me Rebecca Wanjiku, journalist, p.o box 33515, Nairobi.00600 Kenya. Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ _____ Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile <http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48252/*http:/mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearc h?refer=1ONXIC> search that gives answers, not web links. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Please unsubscribe or change your options at http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalubengo%40kcct.ac.ke

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