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Re: [kictanet] KEBS Reconstituting IT Standards TCs (a resend)
by Gakuru , Alex 10 Jun '08

10 Jun '08

If you plan to get invloved, treat this message as a remonder to submit your documents directly to Kenya Bureau of Standards, as instructed. Commitee Application deadline nears. If you have already acted on it, please ignore this message. Regards, Alex PS:Attachments as per previous email On 5/28/08, Gakuru , Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Your attention is drawn to below > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Gakuru , Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> > Date: Thu, May 22, 2008 at 2:19 PM > Subject: KEBS Reconstituting IT Standards TCs > To: "skunkworks(a)my.co.ke" <skunkworks(a)my.co.ke>, ke-users < > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net>, kictanet <kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke> > > > /FYI > > [Some of cc'd mailing lists do not accept attachments thus their > subscribers may have to wait until their moderators permit the > bounce.--AlexG] > > --forwarded message-- > > Kenya Bureau of Standards is forming new TCs and reconstituting some that > are already in existence in the area of Information Technology and is > seeking membership from the Industry. The names of the TCs are the ones in > bold in the attached file labeled "scopes". (There is one TC on "Learning > Technologies" which I believe Ms Monicah Okoth will be contacting you to get > membership as well). > > Attached is a self explanatory letter which I have decided not to address > to specific persons but made it general so that you may distribute it to all > those interested as I may not be in a position to identify all the > interested parties. > > Kindly distribute it as soon as you get it since I would like us to observe > the set deadline for those interested to have filled and returned a *DULY > SIGNED FORM* either by email, fax, normal mail or any other convenient > method to us for processing. > > Kindly observe this deadline. > > Regards, > > > > *Mwatha Z I (Mr.)* > > *Kenya* *Bureau of Standards* > > *KEBS Centre, Kapiti Road, off Mombasa Road, Behind Bellevue Cinema* > > *P.O. Box 54974 — 00200 Nairobi, Kenya* > > *ISDN: +254 (0)20 6948270* > > *Tel: +254 (0)20 605490, 6948000, (0)722 202137* > > *Fax:+254 (0)20 609660, 604031* > > *Other E-Mail: info(a)kebs.org* > > *__________________________________________________________ ** > **"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." > - Eleanor Roosevelt* > > > > >

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DRAFT FINAL REPORT - E-WASTE MANAGEMENT PROJECT IN KENYA
by Evelyne Majale 10 Jun '08

10 Jun '08

Dear all Also please find attached the draft final report of the E-waste management project in Kenya. Evelyne

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MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRONIC WASTE IN KENYA - DISSEMINATION WORKSHOP
by Evelyne Majale 10 Jun '08

10 Jun '08

Hi all This is to remind you about the Dissemination workshop - Management of Electronic Waste that will take place tomorrow 11/06/2008 at Jacaranda Hotel. The venue is Palm Room Time: 8.30 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. Please find attached the programme and presentations. Thanking you in advance. Evelyne

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Power outage - impact on packet flow
by Michuki Mwangi 10 Jun '08

10 Jun '08

Hi all, Am curious to know if there was anyone who evaluated the impact on the flow of packets (voice/data) during the 5hour national power outage that happened recently. Some information on where we need to improve or be more prepared on would be useful to some. Regards, Michuki.

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Re: [kictanet] Another lost side mirror
by tyrus＠icsit.jkuat.ac.ke 10 Jun '08

10 Jun '08

Pole sana Walu. I think it goes beyond just asking the cops to take advantage of this technology since I also strongly believe that a good fraction of crime can be curbed this way. How about a Government initiative to have technology infiltrate the most basic offices and arms of the Government? I mean, in as much as we might be debating on ICT for development, there's is a huge gap between having ideas floated about and no implementation. Tyrus Muya Kamau. Systems Administrator, eLearning Jomo Kenyatta University of Agri & Techology Kenya, Cell Phone: +254-721292936. Mail:tyrus@icsit.jkuat.ac.ke [DISCLAIMER] This message may contain confidential information and must not be copied, disclosed or used by anybody other than the intended recipient. If you have received this message in error, please notify us by e-mail (noreply(a)jkuat.ac.ke) and then delete the e-mail and any copies of it. E-mail may be susceptible to data corruption, interception and unauthorised amendment, and no liability is accepted for any such corruption, interception or amendment, or the consequences thereof. No liability or responsibility is accepted for viruses - it is your responsibility to scan

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Forget Credit Cards...Use MPesa to shop online
by Bill Kagai 10 Jun '08

10 Jun '08

Sirs/Madams, A local software company [g360 Ltd] has developed an interesting piece of software which is able to complete online transactions. The process is simple. When money is sent via Mpesa, the sender receives a confirmation which details the sender's number, amount and receipt number. The software captures this information and stores it in a back-end database. The 'buyer' after sending the funds via Mpesa is then asked to key in the receipt number and his/her cell phone and submit the details. The software then compares the details and if they match it authorises the transaction. The developers of this software have put a demo page at http://www.mobilepay.i360microsystems.com and have identified Kictanet as a good niche that can preview the beta software and give comments before it is launched to the public. We are interested in comments on the *'online shopping process'* and *'legal implications'* for such transactions. PS1. This software conducts transactions using Mpesa but is not endorsed by Safaricom and neither do we act as Mpesa Agents. PS2. If you wish to receive a detailed presentation on how the software works, please email your request to per-erick(a)i360microsystems.com Thanks and looking forward to your valuable comments. -- Bildad Kagai MD - MediaCorp Limited Nairobi Stock Exchange Authorised Information Vendor Suite B2, Tetu Apartments, State House Avenue P. O. Box 20311 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya Tel. 254 20 272 8332 Fax. Rendered Obsolete S - 1°17'13.8" E - 36°48'22.7" www.mediacorp.co.ke ---

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Barcamp 21 June 2008
by Riyaz Bachani 09 Jun '08

09 Jun '08

Saturday June 21st 2008 680 Hotel 9am - 5pm More details + Sign up here ( for the barcamp T-Shirt! ) More coverage here. A barcamp has nothing to do with Beer :) Head over to the wiki and signup. It's free so that everyone, especially students can attend, but we are still looking for sponsors to cover the costs of putting it together.

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The Quarterly Colour Series of Poetry: Call Out
by Al Kags 09 Jun '08

09 Jun '08

*his is a call out to all poets around the word: Submissions are invited for the 7th ebook of the Quarterly Colour Series of Poetry.* * Orange Peals 'a sense of the light-hearted' *is the seventh ebook after Gray Spots, Blue Smudges, Red Streaks, Green Piece, Brown Steps and Indigo Smoothies. So far we have thought about life, enjoyed happiness, been political & seduced. This edition aims to ideally cause poetry readers around the world to burst into peals of laughter - or at least make them smile. You are invited to submit your work(s) for this seventh edition of the *Quarterly Color Series of Poetry* (QCS). Submissions must be made in a word document (.doc) and sent to poetry(a)alkags.com not later than *25th June 2008*. Acceptance and selection of works to be published is entirely at the discretion of Al Kags and the Al Kags Trust. * *The Quarterly Colour Series of poetry is a series of poetry ebooks that is published online every three months by the Al Kags Trust and distributed virally from one person to many via email, web sites, blogs and other electronic media. So far, the latest tallies of the reported number of people that the book has been forwarded to is *286,000* in over *seventy *countries. We cannot track the book beyond that and we believe that hundreds of thousands more may have been touched by the poetry. The series is meant to be a platform that allows poets, who want to be read, to speak to people's souls around the world - freely & without inhibitions. The rights to the published poetry remains with the poet forever. By submitting however, the poet gives the reader the right to share, republish, recite - indeed spread it around the world at will - so long as the reader quotes the source. To download all of the poetry e-books feel free to go to * http://alkags.com/?page_id=106*.

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[Fwd: Re: [Fwd: Google Launches Maps for Kenya]]
by alice 08 Jun '08

08 Jun '08

Dear all Check out Google Kenya maps The new maps can be seen here <http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=nairobi,+Kenya&ie=UTF8&ll=… <http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=nairobi,+Kenya&ie=UTF8&ll=…>> or you browse directly from http://maps.google.com . You can also experiment with the Satellite view and more .. best alice

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[Fwd: 9th Quarterly Luncheon With ... Professor Ali A. Mazrui] Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA)
by alice 06 Jun '08

06 Jun '08

Dear Member, Partner and/or Friend, As arrangements for our 8^th Quarterly Luncheon with Mr. Michael Joseph, CEO, Safaricom Limited (www.safaricom.co.ke <http://www.safaricom.co.ke>) on 17^th June 2008 at Nairobi Serena Hotel gets into top gear, we are pleased to make the announcement here below – to allow you block your diary in advance. Michael, running East Africa’s most respected and profitable company, will be speaking on _Post-Safaricom IPO: What Future for the Competitive Telecommunications Industry?_ The platinum sponsor for KARA’s popular event is Safaricom Limited. We appreciate those of you who have already confirmed participation as individuals and as corporate tables. Limited spaces are available. Please make your booking early to avoid disappointment. The 9^th session of the KARA Quarterly Luncheon will be held on Thursday, _17^th July 2008_ from 12.00 pm – 2.30 pm at a venue to be advised. We will be hosting Professor Ali A. Mazrui, a distinguished scholar based at the State University of New York at Binghamton. He is also the Chancellor of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology among a long list of prestigious positions. Get to speed with his colourful profile at *www.alimazrui.com <http://www.alimazrui.com/>* He will be speaking on “*_Barack Obama: Brain Drain or Brain Gain?”_* Please block your diary in advance. Interested event sponsors are encouraged to contact us. More details will be relayed within /The KARA Weekly Newsletter/. We look forward to your continued cooperation, support and encouragement for – /“Together, We Will”/! Best wishes, Stephen Stephen Mutoro **_Chief Executive Officer _***_ _*The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) Natu Court, Suite E-39, Ngong Rd/Ring Rd Kilimani Junction P.O Box 1411-00100 GPO NAIROBI, Kenya Tel. 254-020-3874331, 3873828, Telkom Wireless +254-020-2341515 Cellphones: +254725983445; +254733779585 E-mail: info(a)kara.or.ke <mailto:info@kara.or.ke> or kara(a)accesskenya.co.ke <mailto:kara@accesskenya.co.ke> Website: www.kara.or.ke <http://www.kara.or.ke/> KARA - "/Together, We Will"/ ............................................ I Support "Amani Mitaani" - (Peace Within Neighbourhoods) Campaign.

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