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FW: allAfrica.com: Kenya: Nairobi Among Cities With Worst Jams
by Suraj Shah 13 Sep '11

13 Sep '11

Nairobians What we go through everyday is now tabulated globally: http://allafrica.com/stories/201109121655.html Suraj Shah

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Evelyn
by Nancy Macharia 12 Sep '11

12 Sep '11

Ooh! Very shocking! Life is really short. Can't believe we won't have her smile, warmth and resourcefulness. Condolences to her family and friends. May her soul rest in peace. Nancy Macharia Tel: +254727746156Sent from my BlackBerry

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Fare thee well - Evelyn
by robert yawe 12 Sep '11

12 Sep '11

You were a true friend, a caring sole and warm hearted. I already feel the void from your departure, no longer a phone call or an sms away. Never again to bump into you in the street or sit down for an unplanned cup of coffee. Who will I bounce my ideas and aspirations off. Fare thee well Evelyn. Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +25420201069

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Fw: REQUEST TO POST REOI FOR THE DISPOSAL OF MONUSCO PROPERTY BY COMMERCIAL SALE
by duncan ondigo 12 Sep '11

12 Sep '11

Listers For anyone in Uganda and may be interested, please refer to the attached Kind regards, Duncan ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Esther Nakkazi <nakkazie(a)yahoo.com> To: I-Network Uganda <i-network(a)dgroups.org> Sent: Friday, September 9, 2011 11:20 PM Subject: [i-network] Fw: REQUEST TO POST REOI FOR THE DISPOSAL OF MONUSCO PROPERTY BY COMMERCIAL SALE Some IT equipment. Esther Nakkazi | Freelance science Reporter, Researcher & Trainer Uganda-East Africa | Mobile+256772491950 nakkazie(a)yahoo.com | estanakkazi(a)gmail.com Blog; estanakkazi.blogspot.com | twitter: @Nakkazi |skype; estanakkazi ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Michelle Nakabiito <nmichelle(a)ug.nationmedia.com> To: Nakkazi Esther <nakkazie(a)yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, 9 September 2011, 7:27 Subject: FW: REQUEST TO POST REOI FOR THE DISPOSAL OF MONUSCO PROPERTY BY COMMERCIAL SALE Esther, See forwarded Nice wkd Mich -----Original Message----- From: Michelle Nakabiito Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 4:06 PM To: TEAstaff (UG) Cc: Richard Sebahiima Senkwale; Halima Subject: FW: REQUEST TO POST REOI FOR THE DISPOSAL OF MONUSCO PROPERTY BY COMMERCIAL SALE Importance: High Dear all, See attached items that are being disposed off at UN MONUSCO Entebbe Old Air port base. See if any can interest you. Regards for a nice weekend. Michelle -----Original Message----- From: aguma(a)un.org [mailto:aguma@un.org] Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 5:45 PM To: Sebastian Elango; Michelle Nakabiito; michelle.nakabiito(a)gmail.com Cc: jensenc(a)un.org Subject: REQUEST TO POST REOI FOR THE DISPOSAL OF MONUSCO PROPERTY BY COMMERCIAL SALE Importance: High Dear Sebastian and Michelle, Greetings. Kindly find attached documents for your attention. (See attached file: REQUEST FOR EOI - NATION MEDIA pdf..pdf) (See attached file: Advert for commercial sale of property.doc) Please confirm receipt of this email. Best regards, -------------------------------------------------- Olivia Aguma (Ms) UN Procurement Division Regional Procurement Office ESB, Uganda P. O. Box 710 + (256) - 414 â€“ 705723 198 - 5723 (Inter-mission) Email: aguma(a)un.org DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Nation Media Group. ‘To get all breaking news alerts send the word BREAK to 6667 or visit http://mobile.nation.co.ke to read news on your mobile phone.’ ##################################################################################### This e-mail message has been scanned for Viruses and Content and cleared by MailMarshal ##################################################################################### Read the mailing list rules - http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=189… Visit the I-Network website - www.i-network.or.ug Follow I-Network on Twitter: http://twitter.com/inetwork The I-Network Dgroup is a platform for ICT Knowledge Sharing ________________________________ Visit web site Click here to unsubscribe The email is intended only for the recipients. The owners of the Dgroups cannot be held responsible for the contents of the email message.

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Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by Joseph McDonald via LinkedIn 12 Sep '11

12 Sep '11

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 52, Issue 35
by James Nguo 12 Sep '11

12 Sep '11

My condolences to the family James Nguo (Ashoka Fellow) Regional Director Arid Lands Information Network Eastern Africa Groud floor AAYMCA Building, State Hse Crescent off State House Avenue | P.O. Box 10098 - 00100 | Nairobi - Kenya email jnguo(a)alin.net | tel +254 (20) 2731557 | fax +254 (20) 2737813| cel +254 733888164 web http://www.alin.net -----Original Message----- From: kictanet-bounces+jnguo=alin.net(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+jnguo=alin.net@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: 12 September 2011 12:18 To: James Nguo Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 52, Issue 35 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: We have lost Evelyne Rono (Henry Okatch) 2. Re: We have lost Evelyne Rono (Francis Hook) 3. Re: We have lost Evelyne Rono (Harry Delano) 4. Re: We have lost Evelyne Rono (melissa makokha) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:02:54 +0300 From: Henry Okatch <hokatch(a)gmail.com> To: Paul Makobi <paul(a)adwest.net> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] We have lost Evelyne Rono Message-ID: <CAKqX=SC6H3PPFrmAyZuEYk5e_ir72zHOaJykRxxzfoKBofHz3A(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" My condolences to the family, colleagues and friends She will be greatly missed Rgds Henry On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 11:50 AM, Paul Makobi <paul(a)adwest.net> wrote: > Poleni sana > > > regards > > -----Original Message----- > From: kictanet-bounces+paul=adwest.net(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+paul=adwest.net@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf > Of > Esther Muchiri > Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 11:41 AM > To: paul(a)adwest.net > Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' > Subject: Re: [kictanet] We have lost Evelyne Rono > > Oh my! This is very sad news on a Monday morning! Everlyn was an ICT > champion and the gap she leaves behind is irreplaceable. May her soul rest > in eternal peace. Amen > > > -----Original Message----- > From: kictanet-bounces+emuchiri=andestbites.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+emuchiri=andestbites.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On > Behalf Of alice(a)apc.org > Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 9:58 AM > To: emuchiri(a)andestbites.com > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: [kictanet] We have lost Evelyne Rono > > Dear all, > We lost our colleague and friend Evelyne Rono, KDN, last night after a > short > illness. > Deepest condolences to her loved ones. > TESPOK will send us more on funeral arrangements. > > Alice Munyua > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emuchiri%40andestbites. > com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for > people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and > development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/paul%40adwest.net > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for > people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and > development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/hokatch%40gmail.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for > people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > -- Warm Regards Henry Cell +254721899572 _______________________________________________________________________________ *Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up, It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a lion wakes up, it knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn't matter whether you are a gazelle or a lion. When the sun comes up, you better start running. - In "The World is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman*

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Re: [kictanet] We have lost Evelyne Rono
by Kanja Waruru 12 Sep '11

12 Sep '11

This is truly very sad news I knew Evelyn well and may the good Lord rest her soul in peace. Regards. Kanja Sent from my iPad On Sep 12, 2011, at 10:55 AM, godera(a)skyweb.co.ke wrote: Listers, I received this news early this morning in shock. Evelyn was a wonderful friend and colleague in the industry. May God rest her soul in eternal peace. How I will miss Evelyn's cheerful spirit. May God comfort her family during this diificult time. Gilda Quoting Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com>: Oh dear! may her Soul rest in peace. walu. --- On Mon, 9/12/11, alice(a)apc.org <alice(a)apc.org> wrote: From: alice(a)apc.org <alice(a)apc.org> Subject: [kictanet] We have lost Evelyne Rono To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Monday, September 12, 2011, 9:57 AM Dear all, We lost our colleague and friend Evelyne Rono, KDN, last night after a short illness. Deepest condolences to her loved ones. TESPOK will send us more on funeral arrangements. Alice Munyua _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kanjawaruru%40yahoo.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Registrar of Companies computerisation
by robert yawe 12 Sep '11

12 Sep '11

Hi, I believe we had been informed on this list that the registrar of companies had installed a new electronic system. Last week I asked my company secretary to get us a CR12 which is a document confirming the current directors of a company that is issued by the registrar of companies. He told me that it normally takes 3 days, I then mentioned to him that the department had been computerised and I that it should not take more than a day to get the document. I have spoken to him this morning and he told me that they where informed that the process now takes 1 week up from the previous 3 days. My question to e-government and KICTB, the department of the registrar of companies computerised or not and if it is exactly which functions have been completed? 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] CCK Press Release - Consultative meeting on the phase out of use of counterfeit mobile handsets
by Walubengo J 12 Sep '11

12 Sep '11

fyi, walu. --- On Fri, 9/9/11, Wambua, Christopher <Wambua(a)cck.go.ke> wrote: S 9th September 2011 NEWS EDITOR RE: CONSULTATIVE MEETING ON THE PHASE OUT OF COUNTERFEIT MOBILE HANDSETS The Commission today held a consultative meeting with the four mobile network operators, relevant government agencies (i.e. Kenya Bureau of Standards, Anti-Counterfeit Agency, Office of the President – Kenya Police and NSIS - and the Kenya Revenue Authority), Article 19 and equipment manufacturer Nokia to discuss the way forward in respect to the phase out of use of counterfeit mobile handsets in Kenya. It was observed that use of counterfeit handsets denies holders of Intellectual Property rights of their legal right to benefit from the fruits of their innovations. It also exposes consumers to health and security risks, and denies Government of revenue. The meeting, which was quite fruitful, resolved as follows: The phase out of use of counterfeit handsets shall be done in a coordinated manner to involve all stakeholders including government agencies, industry players, consumers and equipment manufacturers. The participating government agencies re-affirmed their commitment to continue working together to stem the importation and use of counterfeit handsets in the country in an effective and sustainable manner. There is need for public awareness to be undertaken to sensitize consumers on the rationale behind the phasing out of counterfeit mobile handsets, the dangers associated with use of counterfeits, and the tentative deadline for deactivation of counterfeit mobile phones. To stem build up in the number of counterfeit mobile handsets in the market, there is need to stop the activation of new SIM cards using counterfeit mobile handsets. In this regard, it was resolved that no new SIM cards would be allowed to operate in counterfeits handsets tentatively as from 30th September 2011. A meeting of the technical teams from the four mobile operators, equipment manufacturers and CCK shall be held next Wednesday to deliberate on the suitability of this date. Use of counterfeit handsets shall be phased out of the market by the end of the year. Consumers using counterfeit mobile handsets therefore have (tentatively) up to 31st December 2011 to replace their mobile phones or risk de-activation. The actual date shall be confirmed during the meeting of the technical team next week. Issued by: John Omo For: DIRECTOR-GENERAL

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Re: [kictanet] Queries about eLimu portal
by Gakiria 11 Sep '11

11 Sep '11

Dear Harry, Am surprised the copied addresses did not appear in my email. I have forwarded your reply to the two gentlemen and strongly advised them to subscribe to the list so that they can engage (And be engaged) directly. It might also be worthwhile to engage with Mr Temba, head of the ICT integration in education team at the ministry of basic education HQ. Andrew On Sunday, 11 September 2011, Gakiria <gakiria(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Gitonga / Reuben, > > I had copied you in my last email to the Kictanet list as below . > There are genuine concerns about eLimu Portal and some suggestions for > improvement which i think will best be addressed by your ICT > Integration team. My suggestion is that you subscribe to the Kictanet > list so that you are able to get first hand information on issues > touching on your areas of concern and also give you a platform to > address any queries. > > In case you feel you dont desire to join the list,i will be happy to > serve as your intermediary to convey information to and from > yourselves. > > Kictanet stands for Kenya ICT action network and comprises of private > sector, civil society and Government actors involved in advocacy for > ICT in Kenya. It is a credible and influential forum and there is more > good than harm for your team to engage with them. > > I was part of the founding team as a rep of eGovernment in 2004. > > Regards > Andrew > > Regards > Andrew > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Harry Delano > Date: Saturday, 10 September 2011 > Subject: Re: Queries about eLimu portal > To: Gakiria > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > > > > > Andrew, > > We can't see the copied addresses. It would be advisable for content to be > uploaded to > go through proof reading/verification at the drafting/production stage > before requisite > authorization is granted for online publication. We suggest this becomes a > standard that > should be ingrafted into the quality control process of every institution > going online. > > Regards, > Harry > > -----Original Message----- > From: kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On > Behalf Of Gakiria > Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 3:25 PM > To: harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Queries about eLimu portal > > Dear Ory, > > Am copying in Gitonga and a gentleman from KIE (Reuben). I think they are > better placed to respond. > > Gitonga / Reuben, > Below some queries on eLimu Portal. It might be a good idea to Join > Kictanet. . > > Gakiria > > On Saturday, 10 September 2011, Ory Okolloh <ookolloh(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> Andrew, >> Thanks for the updated url. Can your contact at the Ministry of Education > (Getonga?) please update us on when the numerous typos on the Elimu site > will be fixed. >> >> Ory >> >> >> >> >> Message: 2 >> Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:10:29 +0300 >> From: Muchiri Nyaggah <muchiri(a)semacraft.com> >> To: "Rad!" <conradakunga(a)gmail.com> >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Fwd: Elimu Portal URL >> Message-ID: >> >> <CADdppc1vjGb_JdLXn6e+=LEfNdiF9FAXcPiLGVq6sfHqfXL-0g(a)mail.gmail.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" >> >> It is very simple to ensure the website can be reached with or without >> the preceding 'www'. If statehousekenya.go.ke works with both, >> ict.go.ke should too and so should elimuportal.net >> >> >> >> Kind regards, >> >> >> >> *Muchiri* Nyaggah >> >> Principal Partner >> >> @muchiri >> >> +254 722 506400 >> >> Semacraft.com >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 11:52 AM, Rad! <conradakunga(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> For a site ostensibly for teachers the spelling and grammar needs a >>> little more work. Some of the errors are breathtaking. >>> >>> On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 11:06 AM, Gakiria <gakiria(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Dear Listers, >>>> Below the correct address >>>> >>>> Gakiria >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: Angelo Kiogora Gitonga >>>> Date: Saturday, 10 September 2011 >>>> Subject: [kictanet] Elimu Portal Down? >>>> To: Gakiria >>>> >>>> >>>> Type http://www.elimuportal.net/ and you shall be on the portal >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Angelo K. Gitonga >>>> Senior Education Officer, Ministry of Education ICT4E and ICT >>>> Integration Team P.O. Box 42264-00200 Nairobi Kenya >>-- > Gakiria Andrew > Coordinator > Kenya eLearning Centre > Nairobi, KENYA > -- Gakiria Andrew Coordinator Kenya eLearning Centre Nairobi, KENYA

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PROVIDERS CONTRACT WITH SOFTWARE VENDORS
by Titus Ngeno 10 Sep '11

10 Sep '11

Dear All, As we all continue to embrace Digital Home I thought I share a some background of software vendors. I have been a software developer then an architect and now a salesman... Live it all When providers contract with vendors, they expect certain products and services. This much is obvious. The issue presented here arises as a result of all the distributing, bundling, packaging and rebadging of products. Vendor A may offer Vendor B's product alongside its own products. In this case, Vendor A is a distributor (and usually a reseller) of Vendor B's product. Typically this type of collaboration exists when the two products perform related tasks for the provider. Like ice and your favorite drink, each is good, but together they are great! Vendor X may offer a product called "IndiaOpenEMR" that also has some type of label like, "powered by InsureWare" or something to that effect. This probably means Vendor X has InsureWare's software embedded in its product, and the "powered by" refers to this fact. In this case, Vendor X is sublicensing technology developed by InsureWare. In each situation, the provider gets the package deal and the functionality it is seeking, which would not be possible with only Vendor A or Vendor B in the first instance or with only Vendor X in the second. So everyone wins, right? Hopefully, but maybe not. When things go well and you have a great prime vendor that really steps up and fills that role, life is good. The provider gets precisely what they signed up for. They have a single point of contact for resolution of problems with any of the products involved. But what happens when things go wrong? Are the responsibilities and procedures clearly set out? Key contract components that must be addressed fully by all vendors involved include support obligations, copyright / patent protection, indemnification, and liability provisions, to name a few. How does the provider determine exactly what they are getting and precisely whom they are dealing with? One simple way to determine the "who" part is to look for the warranty of ownership. Something like, "Vendor warrants that it owns the software." Once you find that section, really analyze it. It is probably not more than a sentence or two, three tops. If the vendor warrants that it is the developer and sole owner of the technology being licensed, then you are dealing with a single vendor and its products. This is the cleanest, most simple scenario. (Quick sidebar here: it must be a warranty, not a representation. Warranties have certain protections and remedies that representations do not.) If the vendor warrants that it is the owner of the technology OR that it has the right to license it, that is your red flag duct taped to a flashing light. This is not bad, but it means the product contains or is packaged with third-party software. You need to be aware of this and you must obtain certain crucial contract terms for your protection. The best-case scenario (keeping in mind that there is another vendor involved that is not a party to your agreement, which is the reason behind this article) is a warranty from the vendor that you are contracting with that it has warranties of ownership, operation, and error correction (for example) from the other vendor. This is critical because it can then be used to back up the same warranties from your selected vendor to you. The biggest warning flag you could ever encounter is where there is a disconnect in the protection(s) offered. If the vendor warrants that "all software is great and works fine and they will fix everything, but this warranty does not apply to a certain line item or product," then you have a problem. What happens if there is a failure with the excluded software? If you have no answer while reviewing contract language, just imagine the discomfort you will feel if your system is down and all indications point to the excluded product. OK, stay with me here. All the legal stuff aside, what those in IT really want to know is what happens if there is a problem with the products. As stated before, with a solid prime vendor you are in good shape. But what about those unfortunate situations where fingers get worn out from all the pointing? To try and avoid heartburn later, fix the contract up front. Try this simple exercise. Remember connect the dots, those partially finished pictures in coloring books with numbered dots? Connect them in numerical order and complete the picture! Give it a try with your software agreement. If you have more than one vendor involved, just imagine a system crash, and then try to connect the dots to all the vendors, especially the vendor behind the scenes. Do you have adequate warranty protection? Do procedures exist for escalating a software problem to the correct level at the vendor? Can you get to the vendor at all?? Make clear for each product included, or component thereof, which vendor is responsible for support, updates, fixes, etc. Make certain that you have contract pathways to obtain that service. Assume vendor A is first point of contact. When the problem ultimately is identified as residing in Vendor B's product, then what? It may be that the responsibility remains with Vendor A, but it also may be that Vendor A is only responsible for "Level 1 Support" and then you go to Vendor B for the difficult stuff. Ideally Vendor A stays involved and shepherds the issue through to resolution, sort of like a new car warranty. Inga's Cadillac dealership did not build the car, but when the car breaks down, you take it back to Inga's to get it fixed. Inga's then takes care of the work required and is backed up by the manufacturer. Taking the car analogy a little further, in terms of your contracted vendors, while you may know who is in the driver's seat, you may not know who else is along for the ride. It could be an awesome two-seat Tesla roadster with two great vendors, or it could be the mud-covered SUV with a bunch of buddies all saying they work together just fine (and the driver is wearing really dark shades.) Due diligence in contracting pays off, and lack of diligence can really sting you later. Vendors, please make it clear. You know best what is going on. Put it right out there. In 2006 I lived in UK for 1 year working for a company called Cerner, I still remember a situation where an executive at a monster hospital chain felt something had been "snuck in." In reality it was not, but the impression stuck hard and fast in this executive's mind and we had to face extra scrutiny for several years to follow. Kind of like a dog that gets whacked by something at one of those birthday parties where twenty kids are running around screaming and things get zany and someone hands a whiffle ball bat to the kids for the piñata. Anyway, the dog gets whacked (accidentally, of course) and never forgets the kid that did it. Don't be the kid with the bat! Tangential issue: get a warranty that states no other software is required, from your prime vendor or any other vendor, for operation of the software products being licensed. If other software is required but not included, require a listing in the agreement of all such products. Failure of your prime vendor to include something on this list should mean the vendor has to pony up and pay for it. That will bring all the fine details right to the top. Finally, once you get everything above all set, make sure that all your hard work does not blow away in the wind because a vendor subcontracts work or assigns the agreement to another vendor. Include provisions prohibiting assignment or subcontracting without the customer's agreement. That way you know what you are getting, from whom you are getting it, and that things will stay that way unless you agree otherwise. Please take care in your interpretation of this article. I have been involved in countless good situations involving multiple vendors and very happy customers. When the provider does get a good prime vendor that truly takes on its role, you win. No question it works well in the right situations. My point is to be diligent and try to avoid bad situations by at least having good contract language on your side. The combination of a poorly performing vendor and weak or lousy contractual support will really ruin your day. Big takeaways: * Contract language, warranties, and obligations should be consistent as applied to all products and vendors involved, even if designated to a prime vendor. Watch for disconnects in supporting language. * The contract should map out clearly the support chain and obligations of the vendors involved, again, even if designated to a prime vendor. * Require listing all software required for operation of the products being licensed and obligation for the vendor to provide whatever they failed to list. * Prohibit assignment and subcontracting by the vendors without your consent. Just two cents! Titus Ngeno ________________________________ The information contained in this message may be CONFIDENTIAL and is for the intended addressee only. Any unauthorized use, dissemination of the information, or copying of this message is prohibited. If you are not the intended addressee, please notify the sender immediately and delete this message.

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Fwd: Elimu Portal URL
by Gakiria 10 Sep '11

10 Sep '11

Dear Listers, Below the correct address Gakiria ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Angelo Kiogora Gitonga Date: Saturday, 10 September 2011 Subject: [kictanet] Elimu Portal Down? To: Gakiria Type http://www.elimuportal.net/ and you shall be on the portal -- Angelo K. Gitonga Senior Education Officer, Ministry of Education ICT4E and ICT Integration Team P.O. Box 42264-00200 Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 725 851659 -- Gakiria Andrew Coordinator Kenya eLearning Centre Nairobi, KENYA

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 52, Issue 22
by Ory Okolloh 10 Sep '11

10 Sep '11

Andrew, how are people supposed to remember this address? http://www.elimuportal.net/?and <http://www.elimuportal.net/?and>I'm presuming that the correct address should actually be elimuportal.net and not the re-direct you sent (which still has the spelling errors etc0 On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 10:25 AM, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subs > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2011 11:06:40 +0300 > From: Gakiria <gakiria(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] Fwd: Elimu Portal URL > Message-ID: > <CAPeaXbOe3MB904PrpV1zFz_HLKhoPBKUPjusJu+dBo+q-EqVOQ(a)mail.gmail.com > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Dear Listers, > Below the correct address > > Gakiria > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Angelo Kiogora Gitonga > Date: Saturday, 10 September 2011 > Subject: [kictanet] Elimu Portal Down? > To: Gakiria > > > Type http://www.elimuportal.net/?and you shall be on the portal > > > -- > Angelo K. Gitonga > Senior Education Officer, Ministry of Education > ICT4E and ICT Integration Team > P.O. Box 42264-00200 > Nairobi Kenya > Tel: +254 725 851659 > > > > -- > Gakiria Andrew > Coordinator > Kenya eLearning Centre > Nairobi, KENYA > > > > ------------------------------ > >

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Re: [kictanet] Queries about eLimu portal
by Gakiria 10 Sep '11

10 Sep '11

Dear Ory, Am copying in Gitonga and a gentleman from KIE (Reuben). I think they are better placed to respond. Gitonga / Reuben, Below some queries on eLimu Portal. It might be a good idea to Join Kictanet. . Gakiria On Saturday, 10 September 2011, Ory Okolloh <ookolloh(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > Andrew, > Thanks for the updated url. Can your contact at the Ministry of Education (Getonga?) please update us on when the numerous typos on the Elimu site will be fixed. > > Ory > > > > > Message: 2 > Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:10:29 +0300 > From: Muchiri Nyaggah <muchiri(a)semacraft.com> > To: "Rad!" <conradakunga(a)gmail.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Fwd: Elimu Portal URL > Message-ID: > <CADdppc1vjGb_JdLXn6e+=LEfNdiF9FAXcPiLGVq6sfHqfXL-0g(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > It is very simple to ensure the website can be reached with or without the > preceding 'www'. If statehousekenya.go.ke works with both, ict.go.ke should > too and so should elimuportal.net > > > > Kind regards, > > > > *Muchiri* Nyaggah > > Principal Partner > > @muchiri > > +254 722 506400 > > Semacraft.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 11:52 AM, Rad! <conradakunga(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> For a site ostensibly for teachers the spelling and grammar needs a little >> more work. Some of the errors are breathtaking. >> >> On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 11:06 AM, Gakiria <gakiria(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Dear Listers, >>> Below the correct address >>> >>> Gakiria >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>> From: Angelo Kiogora Gitonga >>> Date: Saturday, 10 September 2011 >>> Subject: [kictanet] Elimu Portal Down? >>> To: Gakiria >>> >>> >>> Type http://www.elimuportal.net/ and you shall be on the portal >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Angelo K. Gitonga >>> Senior Education Officer, Ministry of Education >>> ICT4E and ICT Integration Team >>> P.O. Box 42264-00200 >>> Nairobi Kenya >>> Tel: +254 725 851659 >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Gakiria Andrew >>> Coordinator >>> Kenya eLearning Centre >>> Nairobi, KENYA >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> k > **************************************** > > -- Gakiria Andrew Coordinator Kenya eLearning Centre Nairobi, KENYA

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 52, Issue 25
by Ory Okolloh 10 Sep '11

10 Sep '11

Andrew, Thanks for the updated url. Can your contact at the Ministry of Education (Getonga?) please update us on when the numerous typos on the Elimu site will be fixed. Ory Message: 2 > Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:10:29 +0300 > From: Muchiri Nyaggah <muchiri(a)semacraft.com> > To: "Rad!" <conradakunga(a)gmail.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Fwd: Elimu Portal URL > Message-ID: > <CADdppc1vjGb_JdLXn6e+=LEfNdiF9FAXcPiLGVq6sfHqfXL-0g(a)mail.gmail.com > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > It is very simple to ensure the website can be reached with or without the > preceding 'www'. If statehousekenya.go.ke works with both, ict.go.keshould > too and so should elimuportal.net > > > > Kind regards, > > > > *Muchiri* Nyaggah > > Principal Partner > > @muchiri > > +254 722 506400 > > Semacraft.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 11:52 AM, Rad! <conradakunga(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > For a site ostensibly for teachers the spelling and grammar needs a > little > > more work. Some of the errors are breathtaking. > > > > On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 11:06 AM, Gakiria <gakiria(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > >> Dear Listers, > >> Below the correct address > >> > >> Gakiria > >> > >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > >> From: Angelo Kiogora Gitonga > >> Date: Saturday, 10 September 2011 > >> Subject: [kictanet] Elimu Portal Down? > >> To: Gakiria > >> > >> > >> Type http://www.elimuportal.net/ and you shall be on the portal > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Angelo K. Gitonga > >> Senior Education Officer, Ministry of Education > >> ICT4E and ICT Integration Team > >> P.O. Box 42264-00200 > >> Nairobi Kenya > >> Tel: +254 725 851659 > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Gakiria Andrew > >> Coordinator > >> Kenya eLearning Centre > >> Nairobi, KENYA > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> k > **************************************** >

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Re: [kictanet] Registrar of Companies computerisation
by Titus Ngeno 10 Sep '11

10 Sep '11

Dear my fellow Kenyans and Friends, I am new here and I don't know the rules of the house. But here is my two cents. ICT board will have to come up with business registration database with aggregated information with fields on specific business identification number, name, business activities, geographical location. Then find ways to connect with Kenya social security fund and Kenya Revenue Authority using a single Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) coupled with The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics . This maybe be a little aggressive but with all these features in place we can even start implementing online registration where one can register a company in the comfort of their homes or at any internet café without necessarily going into any office thus more investors in Kenya and more wealth. But put in mind EFT online payment system will be critical to all this. In short to get to three days Registration it will take some hard work and aggressive implementation of new technologies and integration of Kenya social security fund and Kenya Revenue Authority for a start. Lastly there must be a reason why Rwanda is rank number 58 in the world as the best place to country to invest in Africa and Kenya dropped from 94 to 98. Rgds, Titus Ngeno Director of Business Development - Africa Region Ebix, Inc. Direct 1 678-242-2875 | Fax 1 305 284 7440 | Cell 1 913 207 8107 Email titus.ngeno(a)ebix.com<mailto:titus.ngeno@ebix.com> | Web www.ebix.com<http://www.ebix.com/> [Description: Description: cid:image001.png@01CBE25C.0640F4E0] ________________________________ The information contained in this message may be CONFIDENTIAL and is for the intended addressee only. Any unauthorized use, dissemination of the information, or copying of this message is prohibited. If you are not the intended addressee, please notify the sender immediately and delete this message.

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IGF- September 27-30, 2011
by Grace Githaiga 09 Sep '11

09 Sep '11

Listers, For those who have not registered, please note that registration closes today 9th of September 2011. To register please visit www.igf.or.ke (Host Country Website) or (www.intgovforum.org) Participation at the IGF is free with all teas and lunches provided but registration is a requirement. Kind Regards GG ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you have the strength to survive, you have the power to succeed. Life is all about choices we make depending upon the situation we are in. Go forth and rule the World!

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Meza resigns from Airtel
by Harry Hare 09 Sep '11

09 Sep '11

Interesting happenings herehttp://bit.ly/ohQXmB Meza is back in Tanzania at Vodacom, and will probably be forced to work in partnership with Safaricom in Kenya a company he has competed with ferociously in the so dubbed "mobile wars". Harry

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The Sixth Internet Governance Forum 27 -30 September 2011
by Barrack Otieno 09 Sep '11

09 Sep '11

Listers, As you are aware Kenya will be hosting the sixth United Nations Internet Governance forum from 27 - 30 September 2011. The last forum was held in Vilnius Lithuania in September 2010 and it marked the end of the initial five year period. There was overwhelming consensus on the need to continue with the forum which brings together stakeholders involved in managing the Internet from governments, civil Society, academia and the technical community on equal footing. Kenya has been an active participant, our very own East African Internet Governance Forum and Kenya Internet Governance forum has provided a model that has been studied and replicated across the world. This is the first time the meeting is being held in Sub-Saharan Africa and we urge all listers to register, the meeting will provide a great opportunity to network with peers from all continents involved in managing the Internet. Registration closes today the 9th of September 2011. To register please visit www.igf.or.ke (Host Country Website) or ( www.intgovforum.org) Thank you Kind Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Elimu Portal Down?
by Ory Okolloh 08 Sep '11

08 Sep '11

So Elimu portal has been down since the typo discussion and Andrea's piece in the Star, anyone know if this is at least an effort to fix the issues rather than kill the site completely? http://elimuportal.net/ Best, Ory

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Kenyan doctors perform the country's first distant surgery
by Harry Hare 08 Sep '11

08 Sep '11

I think congratulations are in order for the Agha Khan Hospital staff and management for achieving this first, check this out http://bit.ly/qOV24X Harry

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PesaPal recognised
by robert yawe 08 Sep '11

08 Sep '11

It is said that a prophet is never recognised in his home village, I request that we prove this statement wrong by making sure that we not only recognise our local hero's but also fete and encourage them. Below is a mention of PesaPal from across the seas, http://read.bi/r94lVQ, yet there have been almost no local mention or analysis of what the organisation and its products can achieve in our local media. Kudos Liko and the gang you must be doing something right. Regards PS. It is my personal prayer that PesaPal will go from being a startup , vvvrooooom, to cruising speed and avoid lingering in the idling stage. (I could't resist to the opportunity to play Lucifer's Advocate) Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696a

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Fwd: [i-network] UK Domain Name Registrar Considers New Rules for Domain Name Takedowns
by Barrack Otieno 06 Sep '11

06 Sep '11

Interesting times ahead, seems like there might be greater need for governments to play an active role in management of the Internet going by recent events, first we had the EU recommendations, now nominet. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Charles Batmubuze <cbatambuze(a)nabotu.or.ug> Date: Tue, Sep 6, 2011 at 1:33 AM Subject: [i-network] UK Domain Name Registrar Considers New Rules for Domain Name Takedowns To: I-Network Uganda <i-network(a)dgroups.org> thought this would be of interest to some ... Nominet, the British domain name register for .uk domain names, has requested comments on proposed rules concerning “Domain names used in connection with criminal activity.” The rules would include “an expedited process to suspend domain names.” read more here: http://infojustice.org/archives/5336 Read the mailing list rules - http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=189… the I-Network website - www.i-network.or.ug Follow I-Network on Twitter: http://twitter.com/inetworkThe I-Network Dgroup is a platform for ICT Knowledge Sharing ------------------------------ Visit web site <http://dgroups.org/iicd/i-network/> Click here <leave.i-network(a)dgroups.org> to unsubscribe The email is intended only for the recipients. The owners of the Dgroups cannot be held responsible for the contents of the email message. -- Barrack O. Otieno Afriregister Ltd (Kenya) www.afrire <http://www.afriregister.com>gister.bi, www.afriregister.com<http://www.afriergister.com> <http://www.afriregister.com>ICANN accredited registrar +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Fwd: Mobile money conference - Nairobi 2012
by Mwololo Tim 06 Sep '11

06 Sep '11

Dear all, Attached is a call for a conferece on mobile money (AMMREC 2012) to be held in Nairobi next year. Please circulate to appropriate networks and submit an abstract before 31st Oct 2011, if you can and have an interest in this area. Best wishes tim waema

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US Posta Approaching Bankruptcy
by Wamuyu Gatheru 06 Sep '11

06 Sep '11

Another one nearly bites the dust - http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/05/business/in-internet-age-postal-service-s… Its inability to turn around includes unionised employees with expensive health care, laws that do not allow them to trade in some areas like selling cellphones and insurance. They are considering distributing wine and beer (!), advertising on their premises and vehicles and doing last-mile deliveries for UPS/Fedex. One politician argues that a great institution that survived the entry of the telegraph and the telephone should survive the digital era as well. Wamuyu

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EC policy papers on ICANN
by alice＠apc.org 05 Sep '11

05 Sep '11

http://news.dot-nxt.com/2011/08/31/ec-papers-analysisAnalysis: EC policy papers on ICANN by Kieren McCarthy | 31 Aug 2011 | For those that have followed the interplay between the organizations that maintain and evolve the Internet and the world’s governments, this series of six policy papers from the European Commission is likely to provoke the same despairing response: Here we go again. Together the papers represent a wholesale effort to put governments in charge of the Internet. They would be put in a position to decide how the Internet’s underlying naming structure – the domain name system – expands and evolves. If the DNS evolves in the right way of course, governments won’t need to do anything, they will let others get on with it. But just in case people decide to do something that isn’t in the public’s interest, then governments will be there to firmly but politely inform them that they are not allowed to do that. Well, that’s the theory anyway. It’s a mindset that is familiar, but that doesn’t make it any less ridiculous. The sudden and surprising shift in the EC position follows precisely from the first appearance of the head of its Internet Directorate, Gerard de Graaf, at an ICANN meeting in Singapore in June. De Graaf caused an immediate outcry when he told ICANN Chairman Peter Dengate Thrush at a public meeting that the conversation between Board and GAC struck him as “a discussion between the deaf and the stupid” (the GAC is the governments’ body within ICANN). He simply could not understand why people would not take his word as fact and do his bidding. On a discussion over trademarks, De Graaf asked, perplexed: “Why don't you take the European trademark regime and make that the model for the rest of the world?” During a discussion on competition law, De Graaf chimed in: “I think there is a bit of a misunderstanding particularly about how the ICANN board or the legal counsel how competition law is enforced… we would encourage the legal counsel to continue to improve his understanding of competition law in the European Union.” Later on, the same mindset: “I find it interesting that the ICANN board members think that they have more knowledge about the competition than the competition authorities.” There were reports of De Graaf insulting and offending his European colleaguesThis inability to understand why governmental authority was not immediately accepted extended beyond the public meetings. There were reports of De Graaf insulting and offending his European colleagues for not forcing change through ICANN. ICANN’s management was also at the end of De Graaf’s indignation. And even the chair of the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC), Canada’s representative Heather Dryden, was forced to deal with a number of efforts to undermine her authority when she failed, in De Graaf’s eyes, to push through government-mandated changes. Undaunted and apparently still with the backing of EC Commissioner Neelie Kroes, the policy papers produced by the EC this month need to be seen in that light: as the products of an outsider determined to bring people to their senses whether they like it or not. Not that the papers do not contain some ideas that ICANN observers will recognize and may agree with. Most have been taken from reports or public comments from others. One point in one of the six papers argues for the automation of changes at the top-level of the Internet – something registry managers have been requesting for yearsOne point in one of the six papers argues for the automation of changes at the top-level of the Internet – something registry managers have been requesting for years. It is also suggested ICANN draw up a stronger conflict of interests policy for Board members and staff – an issue that has been hotly debated for several months. One of the papers calls for election candidates to Board positions to be made public, along with their conflict of interest statements. Greater resources for the GAC are needed, along with higher-level representation and more efficient decision-making processes. And there should be a stronger independent review of ICANN’s decisions and finances. All of these things have been argued for by a large number of people within the Internet community over a number of years. However, it is the strident tone, the apparent refusal to accept counter-balancing views, to recognize work in progress, or to identify ways to make changes through existing systems, on top of several clear misunderstandings of how ICANN and the domain name system actually functions, that give cause for alarm. A European statement nearly derailed the negotiationsAll this is like déjà vu from WSIS, the World Summit on the Information Society (2003-2005), a UN process which was characterized by tense inter-governmental negotiations about how the Internet should be regulated. Towards the finale, a European statement nearly derailed the negotiations – and diplomatic relations between the EU and the United States – by seeming to support authoritarian governments who wanted more governmental control over the domain name system. Despite this, WSIS led to the formation of the Internet Governance Forum, and introduced the world to multistakeholder governance – where governments, private sector and civil society, technical and academic communities participate on an equal footing. Since WSIS, a whole new generation of Internet policymakers has evolved. Through regular contact with others from widely different backgrounds and widely different cultures talking about the same issues, there is an extraordinarily broad understanding of Internet problems from multiple perspectives. Agreement remains difficult but most recognise that all stakeholders need to have an equal say for the simple reason that policies created that way end up working better online. And, conversely, those that don’t benefit from all perspectives and a broad buy-in, invariably fail. Ever since, that Class of 2005 has been diligently working on making the “multi-stakeholder model” work properly, and the results of that work can be seen in the fact that the G8 and the OECD recently agreed to use the model as the main means by which they would reach agreement on future Internet issues. Quite some achievement for a model that’s barely 10 years old and which aims to supersede an inter-governmental approach that has been in place for over 100 years, with a notion of sovereignty that has been in place for over 350. What stands out in this model however is when a newcomer, almost always from the governmental world, turns up and proceeds to tell everyone else they have gone mad and that they should be putting their foot down. This is the way of the world, the confused newbie yelps, the Internet is no different. Except of course, the Internet is different. Its most valuable quality – the ability to allow people to communicate simply and directly at almost no cost – does away with the need for many of the previous systems for information. You can view it as a threat, or as an opportunity; it usually depends on how comfortable you are with a lack of control. ICANN far from blameless It should be noted that ICANN has brought many of its problems on itself. The organization continues to labor under the false belief that it has people’s support because of the job it does. In reality, it gets widespread support *despite* its actions. Following WSIS, the staff and Board at ICANN convinced themselves that it was their hard work, cogent views and smart lobbying that had led to governments supporting them. The reality was quite different: governments had decided to support ICANN as the lesser of two evils. Its management was widely mistrusted, and its Board members seen as ideological and out-of-touch, even deluded. While representatives like De Graaf have one narrative – that governments need to be put in charge and every problem is a reflection of the fact that they aren’t – ICANN has its own narrative to compete with it – we are right, we need to protect ourselves from these efforts to change what we have, and the silent majority support us. WSIS effectively gave ICANN five years to prove itself on the world stage. Could it become sufficiently internationalized, professional, reliable and self-sufficient to be trusted with managing a critical global resource – the Internet’s domain name system? For the first three years at least it started down the right path. ICANN’s then CEO Paul Twomey had seen first-hand how close the organization came to annihilation and determinedly set out to fix it. He was, in part, successful. New staff, independent reviews, greater resources, better operational effectiveness, expanded communications. It was far from perfect but it was working and ICANN was becoming more able and professional. Sadly, that process started to unravel under a new CEO, Rod BeckstromSadly, that process started to unravel under a new CEO, Rod Beckstrom. Rushed into place in order to have a new man at the helm when ICANN signed an historic agreement that gave it autonomy from the US government, Beckstrom had little or no understanding of the geo-political situation and, it turned out, was also insecure, a hopeless manager and a relentless self-publicist. With a new Chairman coming from the legal field, and with ICANN’s senior staff either edged out or leaving in order to escape the one-man-show that ICANN was rapidly becoming, the organization lost its institutional memory, lost the trust of many of its natural allies, and many of the reforms that were put in place to avoid a rerun of WSIS were left to wither. As change slowed and ICANN started to believe in its own infallibility again, it was met with an extraordinary series of public letters and speeches from US Assistant Commerce Secretary Larry Strickling lambasting ICANN for its failure to consider government issues. The relationship between the GAC and ICANN was left untended and began to turn sour. When the GAC finally put down its foot, it was met with indignation and, on occasion, sheer arrogance. Rather than try to fix the problems, ICANN staff started drawing up systems to ignore governments. When it tried to force the GAC onto a tight timeline and through a process of its own choosing, it threw up its hands in disbelief when those efforts were dismissed. As the community began to notice and started criticizing the organization, ICANN fell back into its persecution complexAs the community began to notice and started criticizing the organization, ICANN fell back into its persecution complex and chose to believe that the wider Internet community was behind it, despite mounting evidence otherwise. But it was when Beckstrom failed to show for the third day of a crucial GAC-Board meeting in Brussels, and Chairman Peter Dengate Thrush attempted to bully representatives from the United States and European Union that the wheels came off the wagon. Following a further tortuous series of meetings in San Francisco where the Board openly stalled a room of over 50 government representatives for two days, and then the next day approved the controversial dot-xxx Internet extension despite strong GAC advice to the contrary, governments took events into their own hands and held their own bilateral meetings, even revealing their dates, agenda, correspondence and releasing select minutes. The results were inevitable. The US government announced an overhaul of the IANA contract from which ICANN derives much of its authority, dismissing ICANN’s request to be handed the contract on a permanent basis out of hand; and the EC sent in its enforcer to remind ICANN that it is only one World Summit away from oblivion. So where is this all going? Unfortunately for Internet governance experts, the EC policy papers represent just the latest example of a government or organization deciding by itself what changes need to be made to the Internet’s overall functioning, without taking the time to consult with, or consider the views of, the many other affected parties. The fact that it comes from the European Commission, which everyone had considered a strong proponent of the current model, will come as a shock, and may bolster efforts by some governments, including China and Russia, to move the Internet into an entirely inter-governmental context. We understand that EU member states are also furious at what they see as heavy-handed and misguided efforts by De Graaf’s team to force change on ICANN and DNS management. Fundamentally, the papers derive from a weak understanding of the complexities of Internet governance, having cherry-picked and extrapolated criticisms of the current system without accounting for the broader eco-system. They also reflect a dangerous arrogance. The problems within the domain name system do not exist within a vacuum or as a result of a lack of energy, forward-thinking or efforts to introduce change. As the EC will most likely find out over the next 12 months, it is easy to make a lot of noise within the Internet governance world, but it is far, far harder to introduce effective change that works.

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Fw: 2nd Annual ICT Security Africa summit Ghana September 2011
by Matunda Nyanchama 04 Sep '11

04 Sep '11

This is an excellent summit to attend for those in information risk management (in general) and information protection in particular. I have spoke at last year's event in Mombasa (alongside many speakers for this year's program) and was very impressed by the depth of knowledge of participants. Over to you. ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: "Belinga, Constance (UK)" <cbelinga(a)mistieurope.com> To: mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Sent: Fri, August 12, 2011 12:59:13 PM Subject: 2nd Annual ICT Security Africa summit Ghana September 2011 Dear Dr. Nyanchama, I hope this reaches you well. Please find attached our upcoming 2nd Annual ICT Security Africa summit taking place in Accra in September. This programme is for business and government leaders and professionals in Africa working in technology, information security, cybercrime and ICT audit. It is the ideal opportunity for Chief Information Security Officers, Heads of IT Security and Technology Risk and CTOs to benchmark responses to emerging cyber threats and security approaches with private and public sectors across Africa and internationally. This event is the African chapter of MISTI’s international CISO Summits series hosted annually across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the U.S. for directors of and thought-leaders in ICT assurance, information security, cyber threats and technology risk management from across Africa. The main theme running through the programme is “Enhancing Information Security & Building Resilience against Cyber Crime to Protect Assets & Critical Infrastructure in African Cyberspace”. Please should you and colleagues wish to register, kindly email me the booking details requested below, so that I can register you and add you on the delegate list. Please note that you are also entitled to group booking and corporate discounts. In order to register all you need to is provide the following information: -Full name including title (also please include the first or given name - this is for the certificate) -Course/Conference you would like to attend -Company Name -Job title -Department -Full postal address -Invoice address if different to above -Contact telephone number -Email address -PO number if you have one -Company VAT number -Do you agree to the cancellation policy? Cancellation policy: [Please ensure you have read this carefully before submitting your registration] MIS Training operates a 20 working day cancellation policy. Any cancellations received after 20 days or any delegate that does not attend will be subject to full payment. You may transfer to another course/conference for a transfer fee of 25% of the initial booking fee plus the difference between the value of the course/conference you are transferred to. This will be invoiced or refunded. 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Article on Digital Villages in the Daily Nation
by warigia bowman 02 Sep '11

02 Sep '11

Dear colleagues Here is an article I wrote which appeared in Smart Company in the Daily Nation on Tuesday. Victor Gathara and I will be writing a more comprehensive report in the coming months. I had put in some compliments to the ICT Board staff and the Safaricom staff, but those were edited out by the nation. Yours, Rigia BY WARIGIA BOWMAN warigia(a)aucegypt.edu Plans are afoot to improve access to computing and Internet infrastructure in rural Kenya, thanks to an initiative between the government and the private sector. In April 2010, the ICT Board, which is part of the Ministry of Information and Communication, promised to connect each constituency by setting up a digital centre, complete with five computers and Internet connectivity, under the Pasha Centres programme. Kupasha is Kiswahili for “to inform”. The Pasha Centre project is being supported by $4 million (about Sh36 million) in revolving World Bank funds administered by Family Bank. Indeed, the Kenya Communication Amendment Act 2009 stipulates that the Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) should levy telecoms operators a universal access fund of one per cent of their total revenue to be used for rural connectivity. Access to portals According to the regulator, 90 per cent of Kenya’s 6.4 million Internet users (2010) are in Nairobi and Mombasa. Both the digital villages and the pasha centres are to offer services such as access to government portals like NSSF, identity and driver licensing services, Teacher Service Commission information, HELB loans and information on farming, as well as access to e-health and e-learning. This all sounds fantastic and exciting... on paper. Unfortunately, the reality on the ground is different. A multi-sectoral group of academics, private sector consultants and civil society activists have visited 20 per cent of all pasha centres in Kenya, as well as 15 digital villages, over the past two months. What the group found is a matter of concern to anyone interested in rural connectivity in Africa. The number of digital villages and pasha centres that are actually open for business is only a fraction of the reported total. The ICT Board provided the research team with the list of all approved centres. Only 37 have actually been approved, although each of Kenya’s 210 constituencies is entitled to one. Of these, only two in the sample of 10 had actually received all of the money awarded to them and had opened for business. In addition, Safaricom provided the research team with a list of 147 digital villages, not 500. On the list of 147, the identifying information was incomplete and vague. The team visited pashas and digital villages in Malindi, Embu, Meru, Muranga, Maragwa, Nyeri, Isiolo, Samburu, Oloitoktok, Machakos, Wote and Mbumbuni. It was, however, yet to visit and evaluate pashas in Western, Kisii and Nyanza regions. Overall, the conditions in the ICT Board run pashas were better than those in the Safaricom-run digital villages, although the pashas also needed improvements. Owners were, on the whole, fairly well educated IT experts, good businesspeople and visionaries. The two pashas (Mbumbuni and Maragwa) that had actually opened offered a range of services, including photocopying, printing, typesetting, printing photos, browsing and IT training. Most of the centres had heard of e-health and e-learning, but did not really know what these terms meant and had received no training from the ICT Board in these areas, although the topics were mentioned at one training the pasha owners received in late May. Further, owners had little knowledge of what government services they could offer other than the registration of KRA pin details and downloading of police abstracts. Most had received little or no support regarding branding and marketing, and one of the open facilities was making a serious financial loss. However, it is easy to criticise and hard to build. In that spirit, here are some constructive suggestions. First, the MOIC, CCK and ICT Board should work together to implement the tax of one per cent on all telecommunications operators this year. Based on a quick back of the envelope calculation, this will amount to approximately Sh4 billion per year. Part of this money should support extra staff on the pasha centre project.Right now, there are only two people working on the pasha project at the ICT Board. Second, tariffs must come down. Every pasha owner and digital village operator we spoke to said tariffs were too high. Indeed, the ICT Board had promised pasha operators free connectivity for a year. Regardless, operators and digital village operators must be given highly preferential rates by telecommunications operators. In addition, pasha owners and digital village operators need support and training in marketing, branding, and proper use of government portals. Owners need to be sensitised on the wealth of information with regard to farming and husbandry, including Kenya Seeds, www.infonet-biovision.org, icow, and www.nafis.go.ke. Finally, Safaricom should expand the resources it invests in each digital village. There are many other reforms needed, but if the government and telecommunications operators can pay attention to these few suggestions, Kenya can attain true rural connectivity. Dr Bowman is an ICT expert in the American University, Cairo

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Donate computers
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 01 Sep '11

01 Sep '11

As we carry on the video conferencing program we realize the need for having some computers in the social halls that the student can use to access internet for past lessons. We wish to invite companies or individuals to donate new or used computers for this purpose Jane Muriuki Executive Director

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Re: [kictanet] Article on Digital Villages in the Daily Nation
by warigia bowman 01 Sep '11

01 Sep '11

Dear Harry You are quite right. In the US, CTCs, digital villages, or whatever you want to call them, are PPP initiatives. Further, in the very small, rural town I am from, which is in a poor state, in the remote mountains, you can actually find our CTC in the neighborhood library. Finally, I would also like to point out that sustainability is a real threat the world over. we have successful entrepreneurs out there doing this work, but for them to succeed, they need lower tariffs, and more training. I also want to applaud the team of Kwame Shiroya and Helen Cheruiyot at the ICT Board, but they need more support and more staff. Patrick Mule is also doing his best at Safaricom, but again, he needs more support, and more staff, and for the company to make this a priority. Getting the USF fund going could really help with us. By the way, Uganda is really kicking Kenya's gizutza in this area, as is, of course, Rwanda. Yours, Rigia On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 2:45 PM, Harry Delano <harry(a)comtelsys.net> wrote: > ** > Dear Rigia, > > Thanks so much for your initiative to conduct this study on DV's. From the > case study in the Americas, I pick out the following:- > > Community Technology Centers (CTCs) came to the fore in the late 1990s > through an *activist nonprofit* sector combined with federal > government and *private sector* funding. > > I suppose and urge that, if any meaningful progress/achievement is to > be realised on this front to bring our communities into the ICT realm and > bridge the digital divide, then let's all roll up our sleeves and get down > to work to augument the efforts underway. The end result of well thought > and structured PPP initiatives can never be underestimated... > > It is a call to arms, to equip, empower and grow, and the digital age is > our current frontier. > > Regards, > Harry > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke[mailto: > kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] *On Behalf Of > *warigia bowman > *Sent:* Thursday, September 01, 2011 1:34 PM > *To:* harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke > *Cc:* dv-project(a)googlegroups.com; Wachira Kang’aru; Patrick Mule > Mbithuka; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions; KK > > *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Article on Digital Villages in the Daily Nation > > Dear colleagues > > Here is an article I had written many years ago. I did not think it was > worth much, but it seems very relevant to the discussion we are having on > digital villages. The PDF is available free online here. > > This is what digital villages COULD BE. > > http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?articleid=1621502&show=html > > The promise of public access: Lessons from the American experience > ------------------------------ > The Authors Warigia Bowman, *Harvard University, USA* > Arifa Khandwalla, *University of Massachusetts, USA* Abstract > > This essay surveys and synthesizes the academic literature, archival > sources and interviews with key policy makers regarding the emergence of > community technology centers in the US. Community Technology Centers (CTCs) > came to the fore in the late 1990s through an activist nonprofit sector > combined with federal government and private sector funding. Federal data > indicates that CTCs now represent the most important access points to > information communications technology for the poor in the US. This essay > reviews the latest arguments for and against continued investment in CTCs > and public access in general. In addition to providing access, which is > often used beneficially for employment and education related purposes, CTCs > appear to contribute to social capital as they become social gathering > points. This paper concludes, that both government and nonprofits play a > vital role in ensuring public access for the poor and that continued > investment in CTCs is warranted. > Article Type: > > Literature review > Keyword(s): > > Access; ICT; Community; Technology centres; Government. > Journal: > > Journal of Information, Communication & Ethics in Society > Volume: > > 1 > Number: > > 2 > Year: > > 2003 > pp: > > 87-98 > Copyright © > > MCB UP Ltd > ISSN:1477-996X > > On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 5:00 PM, warigia bowman <warigia(a)aucegypt.edu>wrote: > >> Dear colleagues >> >> Here is an article I wrote which appeared in Smart Company in the Daily >> Nation on Tuesday. Victor Gathara and I will be writing a more comprehensive >> report in the coming months. I had put in some compliments to the ICT Board >> staff and the Safaricom staff, but those were edited out by the nation. >> >> Yours, Rigia >> >> BY WARIGIA BOWMAN >> >> warigia(a)aucegypt.edu >> >> >> >> Plans are afoot to improve access to computing and Internet >> infrastructure in rural Kenya, thanks to an initiative between the >> government and the private sector. In April 2010, the ICT Board, which >> is part of the Ministry of Information and Communication, promised to >> connect each constituency by setting up a digital centre, complete with five >> computers and Internet connectivity, under the Pasha Centres programme. >> >> Kupasha is Kiswahili for “to inform”. The Pasha Centre project is being >> supported by $4 million (about Sh36 million) in revolving World Bank funds >> administered by Family Bank. >> >> Indeed, the Kenya Communication Amendment Act 2009 stipulates that the >> Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) should levy telecoms operators a >> universal access fund of one per cent of their total revenue to be used for >> rural connectivity. >> >> Access to portals >> >> According to the regulator, 90 per cent of Kenya’s 6.4 million Internet >> users (2010) are in Nairobi and Mombasa. Both the digital villages and the >> pasha centres are to offer services such as access to government portals >> like NSSF, identity and driver licensing services, Teacher Service >> Commission information, HELB loans and information on farming, as well as >> access to e-health and e-learning. >> >> This all sounds fantastic and exciting... on paper. Unfortunately, the >> reality on the ground is different. A multi-sectoral group of academics, >> private sector consultants and civil society activists have visited 20 per >> cent of all pasha centres in Kenya, as well as 15 digital villages, over the >> past two months. >> >> What the group found is a matter of concern to anyone interested in rural >> connectivity in Africa. >> >> The number of digital villages and pasha centres that are actually open >> for business is only a fraction of the reported total. The ICT Board >> provided the research team with the list of all approved centres. >> >> Only 37 have actually been approved, although each of Kenya’s 210 >> constituencies is entitled to one. Of these, only two in the sample of 10 >> had actually received all of the money awarded to them and had opened for >> business. >> >> In addition, Safaricom provided the research team with a list of 147 >> digital villages, not 500. On the list of 147, the identifying information >> was incomplete and vague. >> >> The team visited pashas and digital villages in Malindi, Embu, Meru, >> Muranga, Maragwa, Nyeri, Isiolo, Samburu, Oloitoktok, Machakos, Wote and >> Mbumbuni. It was, however, yet to visit and evaluate pashas in Western, >> Kisii and Nyanza regions. >> >> Overall, the conditions in the ICT Board run pashas were better than those >> in the Safaricom-run digital villages, although the pashas also needed >> improvements. >> >> Owners were, on the whole, fairly well educated IT experts, good >> businesspeople and visionaries. The two pashas (Mbumbuni and Maragwa) that >> had actually opened offered a range of services, including photocopying, >> printing, typesetting, printing photos, browsing and IT training. >> >> Most of the centres had heard of e-health and e-learning, but did not >> really know what these terms meant and had received no training from the ICT >> Board in these areas, although the topics were mentioned at one training the >> pasha owners received in late May. >> >> Further, owners had little knowledge of what government services they >> could offer other than the registration of KRA pin details and downloading >> of police abstracts. Most had received little or no support regarding >> branding and marketing, and one of the open facilities was making a serious >> financial loss. >> >> However, it is easy to criticise and hard to build. In that spirit, here >> are some constructive suggestions. >> >> First, the MOIC, CCK and ICT Board should work together to implement the >> tax of one per cent on all telecommunications operators this year. >> >> Based on a quick back of the envelope calculation, this will amount to >> approximately Sh4 billion per year. Part of this money should support extra >> staff on the pasha centre project.Right now, there are only two people >> working on the pasha project at the ICT Board. >> >> Second, tariffs must come down. Every pasha owner and digital village >> operator we spoke to said tariffs were too high. Indeed, the ICT Board had >> promised pasha operators free connectivity for a year. >> >> Regardless, operators and digital village operators must be given highly >> preferential rates by telecommunications operators. >> >> In addition, pasha owners and digital village operators need support and >> training in marketing, branding, and proper use of government portals. >> >> Owners need to be sensitised on the wealth of information with regard to >> farming and husbandry, including Kenya Seeds, www.infonet-biovision.org, >> icow, and www.nafis.go.ke. >> >> Finally, Safaricom should expand the resources it invests in each digital >> village. >> >> There are many other reforms needed, but if the government and >> telecommunications operators can pay attention to these few suggestions, >> Kenya can attain true rural connectivity. >> >> >> >> Dr Bowman is an ICT expert in the American University, Cairo >> >> >> >> >> > >

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A Paper on Tanzania's Domestic Broadband Policy
by Muchiri Nyaggah 01 Sep '11

01 Sep '11

FYI. I'd be interested in seeing a similar paper on Kenya's policy. If anyone has access to one please share. Thanks. Kind regards, *Muchiri* Nyaggah Principal Partner @muchiri +254 722 506400 Semacraft.com

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Re: [kictanet] help? contacts on M-PESA and mobile currencies in africa
by warigia bowman 01 Sep '11

01 Sep '11

Dear colleagues, My American colleague at Brookings posed the following question. "I've been playing around in digital currencies, and wanted to chat about M-PESA, and other mobile-based currencies, with a particular eye to how the governments of East Africa may respond. I'm also curious how closely tied mobile devices are to personal identities--is is easy to move funds through safaricom, for example, without having it tied to a particular person? Do you know anyone who might be willing to have a quick chat, or answer a few email questions? Any help you can offer would be great." Can anyone assist? Yours, Rigia

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Re: [kictanet] Article on Digital Villages in the Daily Nation
by meshack emakunat 01 Sep '11

01 Sep '11

Hi, nice work. If i may comment. after reading the article i view the whole initiative as a stand alone ict sector. In my opinion, from your first suggestion i think involving the ministry of education as a stakeholder may also have + results in the implementation and ME. Not only should MOE be involved but also other sectors. By putting priority to the MOE, i may be empasizing on the role education in public engagement in the implementation of ict for the benefit of development. Besides, rural areas are described by the low level of literacy. All am saying is that if people get proper education and are taught on importance of ict in development and most important in contemporary life then greater results will be achieved. Let the society be fully involved through education and other fields. Thank you On Wed Aug 31st, 2011 7:00 AM PDT warigia bowman wrote: >Dear colleagues > >Here is an article I wrote which appeared in Smart Company in the Daily >Nation on Tuesday. Victor Gathara and I will be writing a more comprehensive >report in the coming months. I had put in some compliments to the ICT Board >staff and the Safaricom staff, but those were edited out by the nation. > >Yours, Rigia > >BY WARIGIA BOWMAN > >warigia(a)aucegypt.edu > > > >Plans are afoot to improve access to computing and Internet infrastructure >in rural Kenya, thanks to an initiative between the government and the >private sector. In April 2010, the ICT Board, which is part of the >Ministry of Information and Communication, promised to connect each >constituency by setting up a digital centre, complete with five computers >and Internet connectivity, under the Pasha Centres programme. > >Kupasha is Kiswahili for “to inform”. The Pasha Centre project is being >supported by $4 million (about Sh36 million) in revolving World Bank funds >administered by Family Bank. > >Indeed, the Kenya Communication Amendment Act 2009 stipulates that the >Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) should levy telecoms operators a >universal access fund of one per cent of their total revenue to be used for >rural connectivity. > >Access to portals > >According to the regulator, 90 per cent of Kenya’s 6.4 million Internet >users (2010) are in Nairobi and Mombasa. Both the digital villages and the >pasha centres are to offer services such as access to government portals >like NSSF, identity and driver licensing services, Teacher Service >Commission information, HELB loans and information on farming, as well as >access to e-health and e-learning. > >This all sounds fantastic and exciting... on paper. Unfortunately, the >reality on the ground is different. A multi-sectoral group of academics, >private sector consultants and civil society activists have visited 20 per >cent of all pasha centres in Kenya, as well as 15 digital villages, over the >past two months. > >What the group found is a matter of concern to anyone interested in rural >connectivity in Africa. > >The number of digital villages and pasha centres that are actually open for >business is only a fraction of the reported total. The ICT Board provided >the research team with the list of all approved centres. > >Only 37 have actually been approved, although each of Kenya’s 210 >constituencies is entitled to one. Of these, only two in the sample of 10 >had actually received all of the money awarded to them and had opened for >business. > >In addition, Safaricom provided the research team with a list of 147 digital >villages, not 500. On the list of 147, the identifying information was >incomplete and vague. > >The team visited pashas and digital villages in Malindi, Embu, Meru, >Muranga, Maragwa, Nyeri, Isiolo, Samburu, Oloitoktok, Machakos, Wote and >Mbumbuni. It was, however, yet to visit and evaluate pashas in Western, >Kisii and Nyanza regions. > >Overall, the conditions in the ICT Board run pashas were better than those >in the Safaricom-run digital villages, although the pashas also needed >improvements. > >Owners were, on the whole, fairly well educated IT experts, good >businesspeople and visionaries. The two pashas (Mbumbuni and Maragwa) that >had actually opened offered a range of services, including photocopying, >printing, typesetting, printing photos, browsing and IT training. > >Most of the centres had heard of e-health and e-learning, but did not >really know what these terms meant and had received no training from the ICT >Board in these areas, although the topics were mentioned at one training the >pasha owners received in late May. > >Further, owners had little knowledge of what government services they could >offer other than the registration of KRA pin details and downloading of >police abstracts. Most had received little or no support regarding branding >and marketing, and one of the open facilities was making a serious financial >loss. > >However, it is easy to criticise and hard to build. In that spirit, here are >some constructive suggestions. > >First, the MOIC, CCK and ICT Board should work together to implement the tax >of one per cent on all telecommunications operators this year. > >Based on a quick back of the envelope calculation, this will amount to >approximately Sh4 billion per year. Part of this money should support extra >staff on the pasha centre project.Right now, there are only two people >working on the pasha project at the ICT Board. > >Second, tariffs must come down. Every pasha owner and digital village >operator we spoke to said tariffs were too high. Indeed, the ICT Board had >promised pasha operators free connectivity for a year. > >Regardless, operators and digital village operators must be given highly >preferential rates by telecommunications operators. > >In addition, pasha owners and digital village operators need support and >training in marketing, branding, and proper use of government portals. > >Owners need to be sensitised on the wealth of information with regard to >farming and husbandry, including Kenya Seeds, www.infonet-biovision.org, >icow, and www.nafis.go.ke. > >Finally, Safaricom should expand the resources it invests in each digital >village. > >There are many other reforms needed, but if the government and >telecommunications operators can pay attention to these few suggestions, >Kenya can attain true rural connectivity. > > > >Dr Bowman is an ICT expert in the American University, Cairo

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Fw: [AfriNIC-rpd] The Call for Presentations for AfriNIC-15 is OPEN!
by Walubengo J 31 Aug '11

31 Aug '11

Apologies for crossposting - but you could chose to submit a presentation for the upcoming Afrinic-15 in Cameroon in Nov 2011. walu. --- On Mon, 8/29/11, Diane Nuteau <diane(a)afrinic.net> wrote: From: Diane Nuteau <diane(a)afrinic.net> Subject: [AfriNIC-rpd] The Call for Presentations for AfriNIC-15 is OPEN! To: rpd(a)afrinic.net Date: Monday, August 29, 2011, 11:17 PM Dear Colleagues, This is your call to present at AfriNIC-15 Public Policy meeting and join other presenters to deliver tools, knowledge, and know-how or policy ideas related to Internet Number Resource Management or IP networking operations to participants. Your contribution can be in the form of a presentation during a session, a tutorial or a live technical demonstration. If you are interested in presenting, please follow the submission instructions below. How to submit: Please review all information before submitting your proposal on: *https://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-15/?q=content/call-presentations* Your submission should be sent using the online form on https://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-15/?q=content/call-presentation-submiss… Your proposal should contain the following information: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * Full Name * Email Address * Affiliation * Short biography * Title of Presentation * A detailed abstract or outline describing the presentation * Draft slides for the presentation (if ready/available) * Length of talk (minutes/hours/days) * Need (or not) for sponsorship or assistance to attend the meeting (travel and/or accommodation, etc) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Important Dates: * Meeting Registration opens: 29 August 2011 * Deadline for submissions: 28 September 2011 * Notification of Acceptance : 12 October 2011 * AfriNIC-15 Meeting: 19 -25 November 2011 Guidelines: Presentation topics can range from but are not exclusive to: - IPv6 deployment - Security - IDN - Mobile IP - IXP - DNSSEC * Presentations will be fifteen (15) to thirty (30) minutes in length, with approximately 10-15 minutes for Q&A at the end of each presentation. The maximum time allotted per presentation will not exceed is 45 minutes. The presenter(s) will be required to submit their presentation in PDF 2 weeks prior to the event date. * Tutorials can range from 90 minutes to half a day in length. A full course outline is required. * Demonstration facilities will need to be agreed based on available resources on-site. * AfriNIC will provide the space, tea/lunch breaks and projector equipment. * Presenters will be responsible for any handouts. There are typically approximately 100-150 delegates. * The Meeting Coordination team and the program Committee will make the selection decisions. * Selected presenters will be contacted by the Events Coordinator to coordinate logistics and details * Note that proposals are reviewed and accepted on an on-going basis and that presentation slots may be filled prior to this date. The audience at AfriNIC meetings is mainly composed of technical network operators and engineers with a wide range of experience levels from beginners to seasoned professionals. --- *** Presentations that contain any sort of marketing and commercial content are usually not encouraged at such meetings. --- Thank you for your contribution. Kind regards, The AfriNIC Meeting Team AfriNIC | 11th Floor ABC | Raffles Tower | Cybercity | Mauritius Tel: +230 403 5100 |Fax: +230 466 6758 ********************** http://www.afrinic.net/ ********************** Join us at AfriNIC-15 in Cameroon, 19-25 November 2011 ********************** _______________________________________________ rpd mailing list rpd(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/rpd

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Re: [kictanet] Media Round Tables - Invitation
by George Nyabuga 31 Aug '11

31 Aug '11

Thanks Alex for your message, and feedback. We are always looking for opportunities to engage with issues that affect the media, and its relationship with society. I am sure the roundtables offer us a chance to interact with issues regarding media performance. Many thanks. George > Dear George, all, > > Thank you for inviting me to this event held yesterday. The conversation > was > indeed enlightening and without intending it to spillover to social > media > , allow me to speak to an issue raised by one of the panelists? Convinced > that if media houses corrected the situation readers would enjoy richer > content. > > Consider an email message received in April 2010 that read, in part; - > > - - - snip - - - > > I remember you promised to send me a copy of the final piece Alex. Every > reporter with whom I deal... promises to send me a copy of their final > story... yet very few do... so I'm particularly grateful to you. > > - - - snap - - - > > Coming from corporate Media Relations Executive in Washington D.C. with > over 25 years industry experience. > > It'd be interesting if the School of Journalism conducted a study on if > and > how journalists got back to their content sources with their final pieces? > (after publishing of course) For a long time contributors have been left > wondering in the dark when or where their citation/ contribution was > published, or if at all. > > A long time ago contributors used to receive complimentary copies but, we > know, cost cutting led to abolishing of the practice but today can email > then a scanned copy? > > The importance could never be emphasized enough because the very > journalist, > if not occasionally, find themselves going back to the same sources > seeking > fresh contributions on other subjects therefore if went the extra mile > find > themselves better positioned to extract even more and better researched > content from same contributors. > > And those that run off and publish wherever disregarding even a > courteous > notification, say, even a web link have a harder time convincing > contributors that it is worth the while to invest a lot more of their time > when responding to their new queries thus offering "quite light" > subsequent > contributions. > > Concerns me not as contributor myself, but more as an information > consumer > desirous of even richer media content. > > From wherever I got my generosity of opinion? Nonetheless, wish > Kwamchetsi > Makokha a headache free day:-) > > regards, > > Alex > > On Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 2:32 AM, George Nyabuga > <gnyabuga(a)uonbi.ac.ke>wrote: > >> Dear friends, >> >> The School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Nairobi, >> the Media Focus on Africa Foundation, the Media Institute, and the Kenya >> Editors Guild are pleased to invite you to participate in a Media Round >> Table to be held on 30 August 2011, between 12 and 2pm, at the Alliance >> Francaise to discuss the relationship between the media and civil >> society, >> and their role in the consolidation of democracy in Kenya. The panelists >> will be Prof Kivutha Kibwana, President Mwai Kibakis Advisor on >> Constitutional, Parliamentary and Youth Affairs, Dr Joyce Nyairo of Ford >> Foundation Office for Eastern Africa, Cyprian Nyamwamu of the National >> Convention Executive Council, Andy Kagwa of The Standard Group, and >> Wilson >> Ugangu of Multimedia University. The event will be open to members of >> the >> public to enhance public understanding of the role of the media in the >> Kenyan society. Former newspaper editor, regular media commentator and >> consultant Kwamchetsi Makokha will moderate the discussions. >> >> This is part of a series of monthly round table meetings held on the >> last >> Tuesday of every month. The remit of the Monthly Media Round Tables is >> to >> deeply examine, in conversations with various organisations and people >> like academics/scholars, media practitioners/journalists, civil society, >> policy makers, media stakeholders, politicians, and ordinary Kenyans, >> the role of the media in Kkenya. >> >> The event will be open to members of the public. Entry is FREE. >> We look forward to your participation. >> >> >> >> -- >> Dr George Nyabuga >> Associate Director >> School of Journalism & Mass Communication >> University of Nairobi >> Education Building >> Harry Thuku Road >> PO Box 30197 - 00100 >> Nairobi, Kenya >> Tel: +254(0)20 318262 Fax: +254(0)20 2229168 >> Mobile: +254 (0)72151 6573 >> Email: gnyabuga(a)uonbi.ac.ke, gnyabuga(a)yahoo.co.uk >> www.uonbi.ac.ke >> >> >> >> ----------------------------------------- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by >> MailScanner, >> and is believed to be clean. >> >> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >> UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS ISO CERTIFIED >> >> The University of Nairobi is committed to providing quality services to >> all >> its clients. The University will monitor and review its quality >> performance >> from time to time through an effective implementation of the Quality >> Management System based on ISO 9001:2008 standard. >> >> University of Nairobi Website: http://www.uonbi.ac.ke/ >> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >> >> > > > ----------------------------------------- > 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/ > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > -- Dr George Nyabuga Associate Director School of Journalism & Mass Communication University of Nairobi Education Building Harry Thuku Road PO Box 30197 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254(0)20 318262 Fax: +254(0)20 2229168 Mobile: +254 (0)72151 6573 Email: gnyabuga(a)uonbi.ac.ke, gnyabuga(a)yahoo.co.uk www.uonbi.ac.ke ----------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS ISO CERTIFIED The University of Nairobi is committed to providing quality services to all its clients. 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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 51, Issue 173
by Angela Nganga- Mumo 31 Aug '11

31 Aug '11

Hello Peter, It is a limited offer valid while stocks last the Orange Mega Shop have sold out their allocation. But we still have some in other shops please inbox me your number and I'll get one delivered to you. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Regards Angela Sent from my 4g iPhone powered by Orange On Aug 29, 2011, at 16:05, "kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Special limited offer on new Orange Internet Everywhere > 21Mbps modem (Peter K. Kenduiywo) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:04:15 +0300 > From: "Peter K. Kenduiywo" <pkenduiywo(a)jambo.co.ke> > To: Angela Nganga- Mumo <anganga(a)orange-tkl.co.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Special limited offer on new Orange Internet > Everywhere 21Mbps modem > Message-ID: > <CAAgQcgk1JW=JMcxdz6h_gi6wC7QZGK+Y6UOtbwa+smaoMObJBQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Hi Angela, > How could you? According to your GPO shop this happened and ended on > Saturday. > PK > > On Monday, 29 August 2011, Angela Nganga- Mumo <anganga(a)orange-tkl.co.ke> > wrote: >> Hello Listers, >> >> Visit your nearest Orange Shop today and buy the new Orange Internet >> Everywhere 21Mbps modem at Kshs 3,500 (over 50% discount). Offer valid >> while stocks last. >> >> Regards, >> >> Angela >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: kictanet-bounces+anganga=orange-tkl.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> [mailto:kictanet-bounces+anganga=orange-tkl.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] >> On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> Sent: Jumapili, Agosti 28, 2011 12:00 PM >> To: Angela Nganga- Mumo >> Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 51, Issue 170 >> >> 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: CCK's Directive on counterfeit phones (Kamotho Njenga) >> 2. Website of the Republic of Kenya (Odhiambo Washington) >> 3. Re: Website of the Republic of Kenya (Solomon Mb?r? Kamau) >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 04:46:14 -0700 >> From: Kamotho Njenga <kamothonjenga(a)gmail.com> >> To: Solomon Mb?r? Kamau <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] CCK's Directive on counterfeit phones >> Message-ID: >> >> <CAFSXrsLae97FETX-OapVtaSUZnecWEJ4_q0vx7jQWydmjGNq-w(a)mail.gmail.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> Solomon, >> >> Your concern is quite legitimate and certainly this is one issue that >> may >> indeed be perplexing many people even beyond this list. Its appropriate >> to >> state from the onset that there is need for the intended action of >> deactivating the counterfeit phones. Its a critical step towards >> addressing >> the broader question of information and human security. >> >> In general terms a phone will be deemed fake if it doesnt possess a >> valid >> International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) code which is a 15 digit >> number unique to a handset. Ordinarily the IMEI code can be displayed by >> typing *#06# on the phone. The IMEI code surfaces on the operators >> network >> when a call is initiated making it possible to trace the handset, the >> caller >> or the call details. Without a valid IMEI criminals may take advantage >> to >> engage in secret or fraudulent communication. In simple terms they can >> request for your neck, kidnap, extort ransoms etc without fear of being >> tracked. >> >> *The Problem* >> This noble activity is being driven by an amateurish team. CCK has >> degenerated the whole affair to that of threats and intimidation to >> Mobile >> operators and consumers at large. They have undertaken to issue >> ultimatums >> without engaging the affected parties and the wider Kenyan society on >> the >> benefits of the intended action. With the new constitutional mood, even >> a >> boy can conveniently secure a court injunction to stop this process >> simply >> because a well intentioned idea is being implemented like a cattle dip >> project in the 80's >> >> Secondly there is absolutely no attempt to enlighten the mobile >> community. >> Less than one percent of Kenyans can distinguish between a fake and a >> genuine phone. This implies high chances that a consumers phone can be >> disabled today and a user interprets it as a technical handset issue. >> Worse >> still by evening he/she may have procured another one of the counterfeit >> type. >> >> Further these sort of directives tend to create technology distrust. A >> large >> number of Kenyans may not distinguish the handset as a device from other >> services such as Mobile Money capabilities. Such fears when embedded in >> the >> minds can have a slowing effect on technology adoption and use thus >> watering >> down the momentum of uptake. >> >> Unless something magical is done this directive might end in vain. >> >> Kamotho Njenga >> >> >> >> On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 12:07 AM, Solomon Mb?r? Kamau >> <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> Listers, >>> >>> The other day, CCK issued an ultimatum to mibile phone service >>> providers to disable all counterfeit phones, I think by 1st September >>> 2011 (I stand to be corrected), and I'm a bit worried on what >>> criterion/criteria a phone is deemed fake! >>> Is it the presence of an IMEI number? >>> >>> I'm still in the dark on this and I'm afraid most people are. >>> >>> Anyone to enlighten? >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Solomon >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kamothonjenga%40gma >> il.com >>> >>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder >> platform for >>> people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the >> ICT >>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >> development. >>> >>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and >> bandwidth, >>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, >> do >>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>> >>

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Media Round Tables - Invitation
by George Nyabuga 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

Dear friends, The School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Nairobi, the Media Focus on Africa Foundation, the Media Institute, and the Kenya Editors Guild are pleased to invite you to participate in a Media Round Table to be held on 30 August 2011, between 12 and 2pm, at the Alliance Francaise to discuss the relationship between the media and civil society, and their role in the consolidation of democracy in Kenya. The panelists will be Prof Kivutha Kibwana, President Mwai Kibakis Advisor on Constitutional, Parliamentary and Youth Affairs, Dr Joyce Nyairo of Ford Foundation Office for Eastern Africa, Cyprian Nyamwamu of the National Convention Executive Council, Andy Kagwa of The Standard Group, and Wilson Ugangu of Multimedia University. The event will be open to members of the public to enhance public understanding of the role of the media in the Kenyan society. Former newspaper editor, regular media commentator and consultant Kwamchetsi Makokha will moderate the discussions. This is part of a series of monthly round table meetings held on the last Tuesday of every month. The remit of the Monthly Media Round Tables is to deeply examine, in conversations with various organisations and people like academics/scholars, media practitioners/journalists, civil society, policy makers, media stakeholders, politicians, and ordinary Kenyans, the role of the media in Kkenya. The event will be open to members of the public. Entry is FREE. We look forward to your participation. -- Dr George Nyabuga Associate Director School of Journalism & Mass Communication University of Nairobi Education Building Harry Thuku Road PO Box 30197 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254(0)20 318262 Fax: +254(0)20 2229168 Mobile: +254 (0)72151 6573 Email: gnyabuga(a)uonbi.ac.ke, gnyabuga(a)yahoo.co.uk www.uonbi.ac.ke ----------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS ISO CERTIFIED The University of Nairobi is committed to providing quality services to all its clients. The University will monitor and review its quality performance from time to time through an effective implementation of the Quality Management System based on ISO 9001:2008 standard. University of Nairobi Website: http://www.uonbi.ac.ke/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Fw: CCK clears the air on the phasing out of conterfeit phones
by Walubengo J 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

as requested find attached. walu. --- On Tue, 8/30/11, Wambua, Christopher <Wambua(a)cck.go.ke> wrote: From: Wambua, Christopher <Wambua(a)cck.go.ke> Subject: CCK clears the air on the phasing out of conterfeit phones To: "Walubengo J" <jwalu(a)yahoo.com>, "Alex Gakuru" <gakuru(a)gmail.com> Cc: "CPR team" <CPRteam(a)cck.go.ke> Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 2:23 PM Walu/Alex, Kindly share this with listers in your respective web lists. Many thanks Christopher Wambua Assistant PR Manager Communications Commission of Kenya Waiyaki Way Opp. Kianda School P.O Box 14448 Nairobi, 00800 Tel. +254-20-4242-209 Fax: +254-20-4451866 Email: Wambua(a)cck.go.ke Website: http://www.cck.go.ke Disclaimer: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use by the individual(s) or entity to whom it is addressed to. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Additionally, if you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately by a reply e-mail.

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Fw: [AfriNIC-rpd] Fellowship Application for AfriNIC-15 is OPEN!
by Walubengo J 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

fyi. Those wishing to get a fellowship to attend the next AfriNIC meeting can show interest below. walu. --- On Tue, 8/30/11, Diane Nuteau <diane(a)afrinic.net> wrote: From: Diane Nuteau <diane(a)afrinic.net> Subject: [AfriNIC-rpd] Fellowship Application for AfriNIC-15 is OPEN! To: rpd(a)afrinic.net Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 9:49 AM Dear Colleagues, With reference to the announcement for the AfriNIC-15 Fellowship Application, please click on the URL below for further information regarding the fellowship form and submission. https://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-15/?q=content/fellowship-programme Good luck! The AfriNIC Meeting Team AfriNIC | 11th Floor ABC | Raffles Tower | Cybercity | Mauritius Tel: +230 403 5100 |Fax: +230 466 6758 ********************** http://www.afrinic.net/ ********************** Join us at AfriNIC-15 in Cameroon, 19-25 November 2011 ********************** _______________________________________________ rpd mailing list rpd(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/rpd

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Craft Silicon - Need for a case study
by robert yawe 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

Hi, I had the privilege of attending a presentation by Kamal, the founder the CEO of Craft Silicon which was an eye opener. In under 10 years Kamal has gone from being a fresh immigrant, in a rented room that acted both as his residence come office and individual developer with one client to a citizen, a company owned corporate head quarters and an organisation of over 250 employees with 400 plus large corporate clients spread over 40 countries across 3 continents. From his story Kenya is the real land of opportunity, so what is it that we lack as Wanainchi, why do we look for solutions and opportunities externally yet when others look in they see us sitting on piles of Gold? We need to document and recognise great achievements, Craft Silicon receives less than 40% of its revenue from Kenya the rest is from exports so why do we keep trying to recreate the wheel instead of learning from those who have overcome local hurdles and become successful. Yes, as I sat there listening to Kamal thousands of such questions kept shooting through my mind, why have I not been able to achieve even a tenth of what he has achieved? I believe it might be the comfort of being "home" as if all fails the worst that can happen is for me to relocate by bus or even on foot to my ancestral home. So the critical question is how do we develop the hunger that Kamal had when he used his life savings to buy an air ticket back from India after he had been deported? I will not pretend to know the answer and instead I ask you out there do you have the answer? 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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Website of the Republic of Kenya
by Odhiambo Washington 29 Aug '11

29 Aug '11

I took a cue from Dr. Ochuodho's post and visited the website of Govt of South Sudan <http://www.goss.org/>website (GoSS). It was quite refreshing navigating the website. This led me to come back home for a comparison. I am not sure if what first came to mind what is the official website for the Govt of Kenya <http://www.kenya.go.ke> (GoK), but if it is, I must say, in the language preferred by generationY (or is it X), that *tuko tu down sana*because I assume we're supposed to be way ahead, to lead by example, if only I can take as an example what the Goss has done with our flag to come up with theirs. Ok, I accept we've made a milestone with the Open Data initiative, but so what? Is the website as elusive to us as the national dress? I wish I knew who to blame, and be able to give them a call, like you can do with the GoSS. Surprisingly, our own Dr. Shem Ochuodho is the one pulling most of the strings in South Sudan. Nkt. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler. Please consider the environment before printing this email.

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Special limited offer on new Orange Internet Everywhere 21Mbps modem
by Angela Nganga- Mumo 29 Aug '11

29 Aug '11

Hello Listers, Visit your nearest Orange Shop today and buy the new Orange Internet Everywhere 21Mbps modem at Kshs 3,500 (over 50% discount). Offer valid while stocks last. Regards, Angela -----Original Message----- From: kictanet-bounces+anganga=orange-tkl.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+anganga=orange-tkl.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Jumapili, Agosti 28, 2011 12:00 PM To: Angela Nganga- Mumo Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 51, Issue 170 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: CCK's Directive on counterfeit phones (Kamotho Njenga) 2. Website of the Republic of Kenya (Odhiambo Washington) 3. Re: Website of the Republic of Kenya (Solomon Mb?r? Kamau) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 04:46:14 -0700 From: Kamotho Njenga <kamothonjenga(a)gmail.com> To: Solomon Mb?r? Kamau <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] CCK's Directive on counterfeit phones Message-ID: <CAFSXrsLae97FETX-OapVtaSUZnecWEJ4_q0vx7jQWydmjGNq-w(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Solomon, Your concern is quite legitimate and certainly this is one issue that may indeed be perplexing many people even beyond this list. Its appropriate to state from the onset that there is need for the intended action of deactivating the counterfeit phones. Its a critical step towards addressing the broader question of information and human security. In general terms a phone will be deemed fake if it doesnt possess a valid International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) code which is a 15 digit number unique to a handset. Ordinarily the IMEI code can be displayed by typing *#06# on the phone. The IMEI code surfaces on the operators network when a call is initiated making it possible to trace the handset, the caller or the call details. Without a valid IMEI criminals may take advantage to engage in secret or fraudulent communication. In simple terms they can request for your neck, kidnap, extort ransoms etc without fear of being tracked. *The Problem* This noble activity is being driven by an amateurish team. CCK has degenerated the whole affair to that of threats and intimidation to Mobile operators and consumers at large. They have undertaken to issue ultimatums without engaging the affected parties and the wider Kenyan society on the benefits of the intended action. With the new constitutional mood, even a boy can conveniently secure a court injunction to stop this process simply because a well intentioned idea is being implemented like a cattle dip project in the 80's Secondly there is absolutely no attempt to enlighten the mobile community. Less than one percent of Kenyans can distinguish between a fake and a genuine phone. This implies high chances that a consumers phone can be disabled today and a user interprets it as a technical handset issue. Worse still by evening he/she may have procured another one of the counterfeit type. Further these sort of directives tend to create technology distrust. A large number of Kenyans may not distinguish the handset as a device from other services such as Mobile Money capabilities. Such fears when embedded in the minds can have a slowing effect on technology adoption and use thus watering down the momentum of uptake. Unless something magical is done this directive might end in vain. Kamotho Njenga On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 12:07 AM, Solomon Mb?r? Kamau <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Listers, > > The other day, CCK issued an ultimatum to mibile phone service > providers to disable all counterfeit phones, I think by 1st September > 2011 (I stand to be corrected), and I'm a bit worried on what > criterion/criteria a phone is deemed fake! > Is it the presence of an IMEI number? > > I'm still in the dark on this and I'm afraid most people are. > > Anyone to enlighten? > > Regards, > > Solomon > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kamothonjenga%40gma il.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for > people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >

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CCK's Directive on counterfeit phones
by Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau 28 Aug '11

28 Aug '11

Listers, The other day, CCK issued an ultimatum to mibile phone service providers to disable all counterfeit phones, I think by 1st September 2011 (I stand to be corrected), and I'm a bit worried on what criterion/criteria a phone is deemed fake! Is it the presence of an IMEI number? I'm still in the dark on this and I'm afraid most people are. Anyone to enlighten? Regards, Solomon

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Re: [kictanet] CCK's Directive on counterfeit phones
by arap Kirui 27 Aug '11

27 Aug '11

I too am confused on this IMEI business. I bought the E 63 phone promoted and sold by Safaricom. I tried the *#06# on it and I realise it is 'fake'. The same phone was recently upgraded by the Nokia Care Centre along Mama Ngiina St Hilton Hotel building. Could they really have been upgrading a counterfeit? Can someone from Safaricom or Nokia enlighten me? Is there something we do not understand? arap Kirui Sent from my Nokia phone -----Original Message----- From: Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau Sent: 27/08/2011 10:07:39 To: arapkirui(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] CCK's Directive on counterfeit phones Listers, The other day, CCK issued an ultimatum to mibile phone service providers to disable all counterfeit phones, I think by 1st September 2011 (I stand to be corrected), and I'm a bit worried on what criterion/criteria a phone is deemed fake! Is it the presence of an IMEI number? I'm still in the dark on this and I'm afraid most people are. Anyone to enlighten? Regards, Solomon _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/arapkirui%40gmail.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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South Sudan - New Government Announced, ICT Minister Retained
by Shem Ochuodho 26 Aug '11

26 Aug '11

The 1st Government after Independence has been announced. The Telecom and Information Ministers retained, and so is the Former Telecom Minister, who is now in charge of Roads. Good sign of confidence. For more details, see: http://www.goss.org/. Warm regards, Shem, Juba Shem J. Ochuodho, MSc (Eng), PhD, LLD (Hon) Senior Advisor Ministry of Telecom & Postal Services Republic of South Sudan (RSS), Juba Commonwealth Telecom Organization (CTO/RSS) 2010 African Internaut Award Recipient Kenya Community Abroad (KCA) 2007 Excellence Award Winner AfricaOnline 2005 Industry Pioneer Award Recipient Father of Internet in Kenya (Computer Society of Kenya - CSK 2000) Cell: +249-955-021-040/+256-477-232025/+254-725-016679 Skype: shem.ochuodho

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ORANGE FLEXES ITS MIGHT WITH THE LAUNCH OF 21Mbps NETWORK
by Angela Nganga- Mumo 26 Aug '11

26 Aug '11

Hello Listers, Orange flexes its might in data with the launch of 21 Mbps * Most versatile 3G - 21Mbps network in Kenya- the second of its kind in Africa * Open commercially in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu * Network upgrade costs Orange Kshs. 4 billion * Orange unveils range of affordable and sustainable data solutions Nairobi, August 25, 2011... Orange has announced that it is firmly on course to retain its position as the leader in the data market, with the launch of its new 21Mbps network. Telkom Kenya CEO Mickael Ghossein said the new best-in-class network, with speeds of up to 21Mbps, will make it possible for mobile and computer-based users to derive maximum data values from Orange. For the discerning mobile user, Orange has unveiled another first for Kenya by introducing a range of HD Voice devices that would be readily available in all its stores countrywide. HD Voice capability enables customers to experience high definition voice calls, only available through Orange. As the true integrated operator, Orange has also unveiled a range of high speed internet devices for use across all consumer segments and announced a new data tariff structure that will see customers browse the net for as low as 0.40 cts per MB to a maximum of Kshs 4 per MB, for Pay as You Go service. In line with its simplicity proposition, the CEO also confirmed that these rates would be applicable across all its internet platforms. Another first for the market was the launch of a 3G shared broadband Wi-Fi router - Business Broadband which enables 6-10 users to connect to the internet at the same time, via a plug and play device. The Business Broadband becomes the first available wireless router in the market that is compatible to both GSM and CDMA networks and works on both Windows and Mac based operating systems. Orange, which currently has the highest number of wireless broadband subscribers, unveiled its new Internet Everywhere modem that offers speeds of upto 21Mbps that will retail at a most affordable price of Kshs 6,999/-. Customers will also have the ability to manage and control internet abuse through the newly launched parental control software that can be downloaded free of charge from the Orange portal. Ends.../ -----Original Message----- From: kictanet-bounces+anganga=orange-tkl.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+anganga=orange-tkl.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Alhamisi, Agosti 25, 2011 6:41 PM To: Angela Nganga- Mumo Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 51, Issue 163 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. Fwd: Extended deadline CALL_FOR_PAPERS ACG13 Conference (waudo siganga) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:44:03 +0300 From: "waudo siganga" <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com> To: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Fwd: Extended deadline CALL_FOR_PAPERS ACG13 Conference Message-ID: <1314287043.17987.140258133672217(a)webmail.messagingengine.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Could be of interest to some, especially those with an interest in creating computer games ----- Original message ----- From: "J.W. Hellemons" <J.W.Hellemons(a)uvt.nl> To: "'Johanna Hellemons'" <J.W.Hellemons(a)tilburguniversity.edu> Cc: "'Aske Plaat'" <aske.plaat(a)gmail.com>, "'Giel van Lankveld'" <gielvanlankveld(a)gmail.com>, "'Remi.Coulom(a)univ-lille3.fr'" <Remi.Coulom(a)univ-lille3.fr> Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:20:34 +0000 Subject: Extended deadline CALL_FOR_PAPERS ACG13 Conference Dear reader, We extended the deadline for the paper submission to September 10, 2011. Please find in the attach the CfP ACG13 with the new dates. Best regards, Johanna Hellemons

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12th Strathmore University ICT Conference-ICT for Development: People, Policy and Practice
by John Matogo 26 Aug '11

26 Aug '11

Dear colleagues, Strathmore University is once again hosting the annual ICT Conference, this year's theme is ICT for Development: People, Policy and Practice. This is an invitation to you to the conference that will be held on the 2nd and 3rd of September 2011 at the University's Auditorium in Madaraka. More information on the conference is available at this address: http://www.strathmore.edu/ictconference/2011/ or by email to ict_conference(a)strathmore.edu We look forward to your participation. -- Regards, John Matogo

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Open Access Network Models Coming of Age?
by Suhayl Esmailjee 25 Aug '11

25 Aug '11

Wholesale mobile broadband network for SA? Jan Vermeulen <http://mybroadband.co.za/news/author/jan-vermeulen> August 24, 2011 No comments<http://mybroadband.co.za/news/broadband/32424-wholesale-mobile-broadband-ne…> The current model for rolling out mobile broadband in South Africa is inefficient, argues industry players South Africa’s mobile network operators, 8ta<http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/276092-8ta>, Cell C <http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/213919-Cell-C>, MTN<http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/226943-MTN>, and Vodacom <http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/227063-Vodacom>, all build and run their own networks. This involves not only putting up towers in strategic locations (which in itself can be difficult task), but also linking up those towers to a core network. Before you can do anything with a cellular tower however, you need to get a license to use radio frequency (RF) spectrum in particular frequency bands. In South Africa, operators like 8ta, Cell C, MTN, and Vodacom all have such licenses to operate their networks, but industry players are saying this isn’t always the way to most effectively make use of spectrum, especially in the lower frequency bands. Open access radio network Earlier this year (2011), Vodacom CEO Pieter Uys<http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/210077-Pieter-Uys>told MyBroadband that instead of operators battling it out for a slice of scarce spectrum, a single network<http://mybroadband.co.za/news/wireless/20324-open-access-radio-network-for-…>should be built to maximise the value of this resource. This is especially needed in the part of the RF spectrum known as the “digital dividend<http://mybroadband.co.za/news/broadcasting/17725-digital-tv-standards-battl…>” – lower frequency spectrum set to become available when South Africa completes its migration from analogue to digital TV broadcasting. [image: Pieter Uys]<http://mybroadband.co.za/news/broadband/32424-wholesale-mobile-broadband-ne…> Pieter Uys Uys said that all stakeholders, including SA government, IT companies and network operators should work together to get South Africa connected and a single open access network is a sensible way to go about doing so. Wholesale mobile broadband network an attractive option Zoltan Miklos<http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/322353-Zoltan-Miklos>, executive of converged data networks at Telkom<http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/227037-Telkom>Mobile, suggested that a possible scenario for future mobile spectrum allocation is a wholesale model. This would allow providers to buy wholesale services from a mobile operator provider rather than licensing their own spectrum and building their own network including towers. Such a model would need to serve the interest of providing national broadband coverage at competitive prices, Miklos said. [image: Zoltan Miklos]<http://mybroadband.co.za/news/broadband/32424-wholesale-mobile-broadband-ne…> Zoltan Miklos Miklos said that mobile operators are grappling with providing mobile data at prices that recover the significant capital and operational investment of rolling out their own network. One could argue such models would make more efficient use of spectrum and resources, Miklos said. Director-general of the Department of Communications (DoC), Rosey Sekese<http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/337821-Rosey-Sekese>, said that a wholesale model for spectrum is under discussion at the DoC and that they see it as a very attractive option. Sekese said that part of the issue is that incumbent operators with licenses for spectrum want more, but as private businesses they will want to roll out in the most profitable areas first. Typically these areas are found in more urban South Africa. A wholesale model that offers operators spectrum in urban and rural areas could help address this issue. Uys previously said that the lower frequency digital dividend spectrum is particularly suitable to cover rural areas, and as it is hardly profitable for operators to roll out data networks in these areas, a combined effort will make the most sense to operators and South Africa as a whole. Neutral operators the beginning? American Tower Corporation (ATC)<http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/360534-American-Tower-Corporatio…>, a wireless and broadcast telecommunications provider, bought Cell C’s tower infrastructure in 2010 with the aim to offer a “network and service provider agnostic approach” to pave the way “for a more open and competitive market.” According to ATC, they offer an infrastructure sharing model, or Infrastructure as a Services (IaaS) which gives everyone access to the same level and type of geographic coverage. “Infrastructure sharing or, to be more specific in our case, tower sharing, is nothing new,” explained CEO of ATC South Africa, Pieter Nel<http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/229877-Pieter-Nel> . “It has been happening in some form in South Africa for some time now, but we are the first independent, pro-competition service provider to adopt this network agnostic model, which has been steadily gaining popularity in other countries around the world due to the numerous benefits.” According to Nel, the trick to getting this model right is ATC South Africa’s ability to acquire or build out network infrastructure and manage and maintain it in a manner that works out cheaper for MNOs than self-provisioning the same capabilities would. ATC said that they already boast most of the major mobile network operators as clients and are currently in talks with “most of the current and future broadband solution providers.” http://mybroadband.co.za/news/broadband/32424-wholesale-mobile-broadband-ne…

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Fwd: Extended deadline CALL_FOR_PAPERS ACG13 Conference
by waudo siganga 25 Aug '11

25 Aug '11

Could be of interest to some, especially those with an interest in creating computer games ----- Original message ----- From: "J.W. Hellemons" <J.W.Hellemons(a)uvt.nl> To: "'Johanna Hellemons'" <J.W.Hellemons(a)tilburguniversity.edu> Cc: "'Aske Plaat'" <aske.plaat(a)gmail.com>, "'Giel van Lankveld'" <gielvanlankveld(a)gmail.com>, "'Remi.Coulom(a)univ-lille3.fr'" <Remi.Coulom(a)univ-lille3.fr> Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:20:34 +0000 Subject: Extended deadline CALL_FOR_PAPERS ACG13 Conference Dear reader, We extended the deadline for the paper submission to September 10, 2011. Please find in the attach the CfP ACG13 with the new dates. Best regards, Johanna Hellemons

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Need for Representation
by robert yawe 25 Aug '11

25 Aug '11

Hi, I have been fortunate to attend a number of discussions on the ongoing bills in parliament and it is disappointing that as the ICT fraternity we have missed the opportunity to be enshrined in the new laws as has been done with other groups. A case is point is in the Urban Areas and Cities Bill in relation to the parties to be involved in the conferment of a city, with the vision 2030 objective of making Kenya a knowledge based economy the lack of participation by the ICT fraternity in in this decisions means that the way-leave and related issues that are being experienced today shall continue for the foreseeable future. Here is an extract from the bill; Application for conferment of city status. 8. (1) The board of a municipality may, upon a resolution, apply to the county executive committee for consideration for the conferment of city status. (2) Where the executive committee approves the application, the county governor shall constitute an ad hoc committee to consider the recommendation and advise as appropriate. (3) The ad hoc committee shall comprise of relevant professionals in good standing nominated by the following institutions ― (a) the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya; (b) the Institute of Planners of Kenya; (c) the Architectural Association of Kenya; (d) the Law Society of Kenya; (e) an association of urban areas and cities; (f) the Institute of Public Accountants of Kenya; and (g) the business community. Other areas that are lacking our input is in issues such as the need for GIS without it being make explicit that this must be in digital form. In the Elections Bill 2 areas are wanting for our input one is the format for maintaining the voter register and the other is in the recall of MPs where one of the reasons is not appearing in the constituency for an extended period his utilising tele-presence technology for example or a broadcast media should qualify towards appearance. (2) A member of Parliament may be recalled on any of the following grounds— (a) mismanagement of public resources; (b) desertion of the electorate without reasonable cause, including— (i) continual absence from the constituency or county; The ship has sailed on this one, but the lesson to learn should not be wasted. 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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COFEK contact information
by Ory Okolloh 25 Aug '11

25 Aug '11

Anyone from COFEK on the list? Trying to get the Sec General's email address so I can send an invitation to an event their way. Ory

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Two Publications: Letter to Prime Minister & Riddles of my Mother
by Matunda Nyanchama 25 Aug '11

25 Aug '11

For those interested, our sister company has recently released the following publications. Letter to the Prime Minister by Justus Siage Riddles of my Mother by Amos Tabalia. Both can be bought online; copies of the former are already available in Kenyan book stores. Have a good day. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be prepared to face ICT Security failures & know how to respond when they happen! Call: +1-888-587-1150 or info(a)aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk I have a workstation…" - Anonymous ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Digital Villages Visit Embu Aug 26th. Confirmed participants
by warigia bowman 24 Aug '11

24 Aug '11

Here is the confirmed participant list. We have room for one more. Friday 8:30 sharp, silver springs hotel. Bring 500 fuel money (if you can) and some money for lunch. Warigia Bowman AUC Peter Mathara AWCAS Victor Gathara Consultant Andrew Gakiria KIE Mike Njogu from network of nonformal educational institutions Jeff Maina NNEI Barry from Voice of Africa Wainana Mungai Citizen Yours, Rigia On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 3:19 PM, warigia bowman <warigia(a)aucegypt.edu>wrote: > Dear friends > > The van appears to be nearly full. We can fit ONE more person in the van on > Friday. Please advise if you are interested. > > We will meet at Silver Springs Hotel at 8:30 a.m. sharp. My cell is > 0720481444. Please be on time, as we have a long day ahead of us. > > Thanks, Rigia > > Warigia Bowman AUC > Peter Mathara AWCAS > Victor Gathara Consultant > Andrew Gakiria KIE > Mike Njogu from network of nonformal educational institutions > Jeff Maina NNEI > Barry from Voice of Africa > Wainana Mungai Citizen > > On Sun, Aug 21, 2011 at 6:45 PM, warigia bowman <warigia(a)aucegypt.edu>wrote: > >> Dear colleagues >> >> I would like to do one final viewing of DVs and pashas before I depart to >> revolutionary Egypt. I have my company's safari van available, so there is >> plenty of room. >> >> *Please let me know if you want to come this Friday, August 26th, 2011.*If you come it would be great if you can pitch in for fuel. I will provide >> the driver and the vehicle. >> >> We will go to Muranga and Embu. >> >> Embu Visit >> >> Pashas >> 2. Gicira Wakurira, embu cty, manyatta const, embu town >> >> Safaricom Tier 1 >> 1. Eagle sight communications, Ndia const., embu town center >> 2. Eim computer systems, manyatta const., embu town >> 3. Kinpost computer center, manyatta const., embu town >> 4. Kinpost cyber, manyatta const., embu town, morning glory plaza, 1st >> floor >> Safaricom Tier 2 >> >> 2. Doka Heartwood, embu town center, igembe >> 3. Eaglesight communications, (also tier 1), kigumo, embu town center >> 5. Eim computer systems (also tier 1), siakago, embu town (safaricom >> question-why is location info different?) >> 10. Harry's stationers, Ishiara, embu >> 11. Scope, Ndia, Embu >> 12. Klassical dealers, Siakagi, Embu town >> 13. Matecom, Tigania East, Embu Town Center >> 14. Netlink data services, igembe, embu town center >> >> Muranga Visit >> >>> >>> *ICT Board Pashas*: >>> >> >> >>> 1) Lucy Kinyanjui, Somewhere in Muranga >>> >>> There is also another pasha in Maragua. >>> >>> Cheers Rigia >>> >> >> >> >

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Where and When to Meet: Digital Villages Visit Muranga and Embu on Aug 26th
by warigia bowman 24 Aug '11

24 Aug '11

Dear friends The van appears to be nearly full. We can fit ONE more person in the van on Friday. Please advise if you are interested. We will meet at Silver Springs Hotel at 8:30 a.m. sharp. My cell is 0720481444. Please be on time, as we have a long day ahead of us. Thanks, Rigia Warigia Bowman AUC Peter Mathara AWCAS Victor Gathara Consultant Andrew Gakiria KIE Mike Njogu from network of nonformal educational institutions Jeff Maina NNEI Barry from Voice of Africa Wainana Mungai Citizen On Sun, Aug 21, 2011 at 6:45 PM, warigia bowman <warigia(a)aucegypt.edu>wrote: > Dear colleagues > > I would like to do one final viewing of DVs and pashas before I depart to > revolutionary Egypt. I have my company's safari van available, so there is > plenty of room. > > *Please let me know if you want to come this Friday, August 26th, 2011.*If you come it would be great if you can pitch in for fuel. I will provide > the driver and the vehicle. > > We will go to Muranga and Embu. > > Embu Visit > > Pashas > 2. Gicira Wakurira, embu cty, manyatta const, embu town > > Safaricom Tier 1 > 1. Eagle sight communications, Ndia const., embu town center > 2. Eim computer systems, manyatta const., embu town > 3. Kinpost computer center, manyatta const., embu town > 4. Kinpost cyber, manyatta const., embu town, morning glory plaza, 1st > floor > Safaricom Tier 2 > > 2. Doka Heartwood, embu town center, igembe > 3. Eaglesight communications, (also tier 1), kigumo, embu town center > 5. Eim computer systems (also tier 1), siakago, embu town (safaricom > question-why is location info different?) > 10. Harry's stationers, Ishiara, embu > 11. Scope, Ndia, Embu > 12. Klassical dealers, Siakagi, Embu town > 13. Matecom, Tigania East, Embu Town Center > 14. Netlink data services, igembe, embu town center > > Muranga Visit > >> >> *ICT Board Pashas*: >> > > >> 1) Lucy Kinyanjui, Somewhere in Muranga >> >> There is also another pasha in Maragua. >> >> Cheers Rigia >> > > >

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Video Conferencing Schools
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 24 Aug '11

24 Aug '11

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Korogocho Video Conferencing School start
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 24 Aug '11

24 Aug '11

Jambo Toto is one of the slum schools that have been connected with video conferencing facilities and will start tonight with 25 form one students. The program give a chance to slum children and community to benefit from technology it also reduce on cost and improve on quality of education. Jane Muriuki

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NEW VACANCY: ANTI-PIRACY MANAGER WECA
by stephen mwakesi 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Am sure you all the techies will find this job quite interesting. Please do apply if you think you can handle anti Piracy. Stephen Mwakesi Executive Director, Case Policy Resource Trust ------------------------------ [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: image001] [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: cid:image004.jpg@01CC2426.DD745E50] *Anti-Piracy Manager* *WECA* *Location* *Nairobi / Johannesburg / Port Louis* */ Lagos or Senegal*** *Hiring Manager* *Tracey Newman*** *Applications to* *Dorcas Phakoe* <:a-dophak@microsoft.com>* * *Application Deadline* *26 August 2011* *The job description is attached* Are you looking for a career that utilizes your passion for our customers? Do you enjoy orchestrating processes across many groups? The Anti-Piracy Manager for Microsoft West, East and Central Africa & Indian Ocean Islands (WECA) is a WECA Central role that may be based in any of the WECA sub-regions (i.e. Nairobi, Johannesburg, Port Louis, Lagos or Senegal). *WECA REFERRAL PROGRAM—$5 000 FOR YOUR SUCCESSFUL REFERRAL!* When it comes to finding the best candidate for the job, sometimes you can’t beat word-of-mouth. And who better to find the best talent for Microsoft, than the people who work here every day! Your referral fee will be paid at the end of the successful candidate’s first month of employment with Microsoft, withholding tax. *Who is eligible to participate?* · All FTE employees in WECA *Who is not eligible to participate?* · Contingent / Vendor staff · Hiring Manager of the position · Members of the WECA LT and Regional LT · Human Resources *What does not qualify for a referral?* · Candidates, currently employed as contingent/vendor staff, converting to a FTE position · Candidates, who are already known to Microsoft because they already have applied for a job · Partner Policy: Current full time employees from Microsoft partners are not eligible as an employee referral. If an employee from a Partner would like to apply for a job at Microsoft, please refer the person to our external career website and the person will be considered on equal term as any other candidate applying for the job. Regards, *Barbara Kgaye* | Staffing Associate NEPA & WECA | Human Resources <v-bganye(a)microsoft.com> [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: allstars on white.png] -- Stephen Mwakesi Cell: +254 723 229 117/ +254 773 804041 Email: smwakesi(a)gmail.com Blog: www.mwakesi.blogspot.com <http://www.mwakesi.blogspot.com>Twitter: twitter.com/mwakesi

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identity.go.ke not working, reprise
by warigia bowman 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Dear Secretary Keter, The email of the director appears to have bounced. Yours, Warigia ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mail Delivery Subsystem <mailer-daemon(a)googlemail.com> Date: Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 2:02 PM Subject: Delivery Status Notification (Failure) To: warigia(a)gmail.com Delivery to the following recipient failed permanently: director(a)identity.go.ke Technical details of permanent failure: Google tried to deliver your message, but it was rejected by the recipient domain. We recommend contacting the other email provider for further information about the cause of this error. The error that the other server returned was: 550 550 5.7.1 Unable to relay (state 14). ----- Original message ----- MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: by 10.52.33.36 with SMTP id o4mr2140662vdi.324.1314017017740; Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:43:37 -0700 (PDT) Sender: warigia(a)gmail.com Received: by 10.52.110.168 with HTTP; Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:43:37 -0700 (PDT) In-Reply-To: < OF60E989D0.751D1D48-ON432578F4.0041885F-432578F4.00428F1D(a)kenya.go.ke> References: < OF60E989D0.751D1D48-ON432578F4.0041885F-432578F4.00428F1D(a)kenya.go.ke> Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:43:37 +0300 X-Google-Sender-Auth: _RPuHC3IYZykKhgTrmkXN7s6mo4 Message-ID: <CACeY99Rt= Hq2xYV+-vAZeu+Xb3BHbO8OGsZNv7qVzzhnuTPCvA(a)mail.gmail.com> Subject: Re: Identity.go.ke not working From: warigia bowman <warigia(a)aucegypt.edu> To: Joseph.Keter(a)kenya.go.ke Cc: Bitange Ndemo <bndemo(a)information.go.ke>, cgithui(a)yahoo.com, director(a)identity.go.ke Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary=20cf3079be92923cd504ab176d00 Dear Secretary Keter Thank you for your kind reply. What I have with me is the waiting card for my sister Patricia Njeri. Her address at the time she applied was P.O. Box 145 Othaya. The waiting card was stamped 154 Municipality Div. Nyeri District. Is this sufficient information, or do you need additional information> Sincerely Yours, Warigia On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 3:07 PM, <Joseph.Keter(a)kenya.go.ke> wrote: > Dear Wariga, > > We are in receipt of your concerns on challenges you faced in monitoring > status of processing of national identity card of Patricia Njeri Wairimu. We > shall appreciate if you could give us more particulars especially the > station where Patricia applied for her identity card. Please send her > details to director(a)identity.go.ke for further necessary action. > > Regards. > Mr Joseph K. Keter > ndc(K) > Senior Deputy Secretary, > Ministry of State for Immigration & Registration of Persons, > Nyayo House,20th Floor, > P.O. Box 30395-00100, > Nairobi, Kenya. > Phone : +254202222022 > Tel/Fax: +254202229349 > Mobile : +254722135090 > Email : joecketer(a)yahoo.co.uk > Website:www.mirp.go.ke >

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1st International Conference on Emerging and Future ICTs (ICEFICT 2011) - Observations
by Kamotho Njenga 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Hello friends, The 1st International conference on emerging and future ICTs (ICEFICT 2011) held on August 11-12 attracted delegates from across the globe for two full days of lively discussion and debate. Majorly the focus was on emergent technologies and how the ICT community as well as the wider society can position itself in light of the evolving opportunities and challenges. The conference presented a forum for industry players, scholars, researchers and others to discuss ICT oriented matters and to make recommendations for the future. As expected numerous forward looking observations arose. Some of the observations requiring policy attention (Not in particular order) include: - Government investments in ICT have been dramatic. The MOIC has demonstrated high zeal in executing its mandate. To realize full benefits, mechanisms for tracking progress are required - There is gradual explosion of ICT applications for almost all sectors- This implies a need to address the seemingly low absorption capacity for emergent ICT innovations especially the mobile apps. How do we spur the demand side? Development should be matched with that of implementation failure to which apathy will start creeping in amongst young innovators. - People/Public/Private sector partnerships are very minimal within the Kenyan ICT sector. Private players are over-emphatic on returns and are doing little to improve the overall landscape. Where existent most of the partnerships are powered by multinationals - Emergence of alternative regional centers of excellence such as Rwanda, Mauritius etc means that Kenya should do more to attract and maintain FDI attention - The highly hyped BPO sector is yet to gain a firm industry footing - Systems security remains a paramount issue of concern to all stakeholders - Access, capacity and affordability gaps still require to be addressed. Over 80% of ICT service beneficiaries are in urban areas. Same case for skills distribution. Majority of rural Kenyans may not distinguish between a mouse as the rodent and a mouse as the computer device. Some even believe that they can click better using the mouth than using the mouse. - There are multiple government organs dealing with ICT. ICT Board, Directorate of E-government, the Ministry itself. Some clarity of functions is quite essential so that people know which service or request to make where - Need for research based approach to measuring impact of ICT action and policies-Time based metrics to ascertain degrees of success and failure of policy investments - Develop clear policy on ICT research. Consistent monitoring and reporting on ICT projects and progress is mandatory for the dynamic sector. A certain budgetary percentage should be devoted to research and monitoring activities - A glaring need to bridge between academia and industry. Academia should help to conceptualize and simplify complex and abstract problems. Industry should focus on generating working and relevant solutions. - The internet signal will remain available and free of government control- Assurance by John Walubengo our AfriNIC Ambassador based on orders from above him - "Innovate or Perish" was the parting shot by the Keynote Speaker, Hon. Minister Sam Poghisio Some of the conference presentations are available at www.ictak.or.ke Kamotho Njenga

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nairobicity.go.ke - expired telephony -- sms short codes?
by S.Murigi Muraya 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

nairobicity.go.ke has some interesting information. Noticed some outdated emergency telephone numbers though.The site was up this morning. Down now. Could be up later. No CCoN telephone numbers are listed. http://www.nairobicity.go.ke/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6… Earlier this year after discovering CCN sms short codes were not working went to the CCoN. Was informed the CCoN has no telephony -- something to do with non payment. They use personal mobiles there. Hope "commissions" required -- up to 40% if not more -- are not keeping decent technical firms from deploying ICT at the CCoN.. Without working contacts, how does the public inform the CCoN about poor physical planning without having to go to their physical locations / stations? http://allafrica.com/stories/201106230818.html

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Re: [kictanet] Identity.go.ke not working August 22, 2011
by meshack emakunat 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Hi all, i read from the post and i wonder how the planning was. From the little knowledge i have on ict policy and strategic planning proper e readiness assessment should have been conducted and not only from a consumers point of view but more greatly from a government perspective (the service provider). I think the problem is that the government has rushed its citizen to consume the service that it cannot justify its ingridient. why dont they plan the whole thing afresh.

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Identity.go.ke not working August 22, 2011
by warigia bowman 22 Aug '11

22 Aug '11

Dear Kictanet friends Is it possible that open government is not working very effectively? I am not trying to be negative. Just reporting an actual problem I am facing. I am attempting to assist my sister in receiving her identity card. Her names are Patricia Njeri Wairimu. Her home district is Nyeri, She received a waiting card with serial number 2278757153. We took her to the Nyeri office in person to pick up the card and the officers said "it was not there." I then went to http://www.identity.go.ke/index.php?option=com_php&Itemid=122 and fed in her serial number as requested (the first nine digits). I received no acknowledgment, and nothing happened.I do not know if the online system is not working or what the problem is. I then emailed dr.nyeri(a)identity.go.ke, and pro.central(a)identity.go.ke which are the emails on the website so that they could advise where this card is, and do the work on your end, so that we may know where to pick it up. BOTH of the emails bounced back immediately as a permanent failure. This is not an encouraging development.. . . . Does anyone have any thoughts on the breakdown of the digital side of identity.go.ke? Sincerely, Warigia

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Re: [kictanet] Identity.go.ke not working August 22, 2011
by warigia bowman 22 Aug '11

22 Aug '11

Hi Emmanuel You are completely right. Of course, if I am experiencing this problem and cannot make progress, this must be a problem bedeviling many Kenyan citizens. We should not have to belong to Kictanet, or have access to a PS to get a simple document. You have raised a crucial observation. Asante ndugu. Yours, Warigia On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 2:50 PM, Emmanuel Khisa <oloo.khisa(a)googlemail.com>wrote: > Let me throw in a curve ball here... > > What if Rigia's sister wasn't her sister? Better still what if Rigia wasn't > on this list. > > Just a small challenge to our beloved and already overworked PS (what with > ladies accosting him from the gym and all) could you please atleast initiate > a round table of these ministries and get their public access systems > working? > > That system at Immigration has been down for as long as I can recall, > almost half a year now. There needs to be an urgent and lasting solution > especially now that ID issuance has resumed. > > My two cents. > > EK > > On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 1:35 PM, warigia bowman <warigia(a)aucegypt.edu>wrote: > >> Dear PS >> >> I am most grateful for your assistance. I also think that you are actually >> helping the PS of immigration to make sure his agency is actually working >> effectively. >> >> Ninashukuru sana. >> >> Yours, Rigia >> >> On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 1:26 PM, Bitange Ndemo <bndemo(a)information.go.ke>wrote: >> >>> Warigia,**** >>> >>> Pole. I shall forward your e-mail to PS Immigration and have him >>> respond. **** >>> >>> ** ** >>> >>> Regards**** >>> >>> ** ** >>> >>> ** ** >>> >>> Ndemo.**** >>> >>> ** ** >>> >>> ** ** >>> >>> ** ** >>> >>> ** ** >>> >>> *From:* kictanet-bounces+bndemo=information.go.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke[mailto: >>> kictanet-bounces+bndemo=information.go.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] *On >>> Behalf Of *warigia bowman >>> *Sent:* Monday, August 22, 2011 9:40 AM >>> *To:* Bitange Ndemo >>> *Cc:* customer.care(a)identity.go.ke; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >>> *Subject:* [kictanet] Identity.go.ke not working August 22, 2011**** >>> >>> ** ** >>> >>> Dear Kictanet friends >>> >>> Is it possible that open government is not working very effectively? I am >>> not trying to be negative. Just reporting an actual problem I am facing. >>> **** >>> >>> >>> I am attempting to assist my sister in receiving her identity card. Her >>> names are Patricia Njeri Wairimu. Her home district is Nyeri, >>> >>> She received a waiting card with serial number 2278757153. We took her to >>> the Nyeri office in person to pick up the card and the officers said "it was >>> not there." >>> >>> I then went to >>> http://www.identity.go.ke/index.php?option=com_php&Itemid=122 >>> >>> and fed in her serial number as requested (the first nine digits). I >>> received no acknowledgment, and nothing happened.I do not know if the online >>> system is not working or what the problem is. >>> >>> I then emailed dr.nyeri(a)identity.go.ke, and pro.central(a)identity.go.kewhich are the emails on the website so that they could advise where this >>> card is, and do the work on your end, so that we may know where to pick it >>> up. >>> >>> BOTH of the emails bounced back immediately as a permanent failure. >>> >>> This is not an encouraging development.. . . . >>> >>> Does anyone have any thoughts on the breakdown of the digital side of >>> identity.go.ke? >>> >>> Sincerely, Warigia >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> **** >>> >>> ** ** >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> This e-mail message has been scanned for Viruses and Content and cleared >>> by *MailMarshal ***** >>> >>> **** >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> This e-mail message has been scanned for Viruses and Content and cleared >>> by *MailMarshal * >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> *Attention: * >>> This e-mail is privileged and confidential. 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The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >>> >>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/oloo.khisa%40gmail.com >> >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> > > > > -- > > "One hour per day of study will put you at the top of your field within > three years. Within five years you'll be a national authority. In seven > years, you can be one of the best people in the world at what you do."Earl Nightingale > 1921-1989 > * > Oloo Khisa > P.O. Box 24324-00100 > Nairobi > 0721321086/0734321086 > http://ke.linkedin.com/in/olookhisa* > >

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Re: [kictanet] Sponsor a Subject through Video Conferencing
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 22 Aug '11

22 Aug '11

Dear All N-NFEI is offering secondary education through video conferencing in various social halls within Nairobi. We would wish to invite companies to sponsor a subject or advertise in the program Find attached more details Jane Muriuki --- On Mon, 8/22/11, Network of non- formal Educational institutions <nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com> wrote: From: Network of non- formal Educational institutions <nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com> Subject: [kictanet] Video Conferencing Schools To: nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Monday, August 22, 2011, 11:59 AM -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/nnfeischools%40yahoo.c… The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Counties & Technology
by robert yawe 22 Aug '11

22 Aug '11

Hi, With reference to an article carried in the Business Daily of 19th Aug, 2011 on the 5.6B government funded fibre to 37 counties is there a strategy for making sure that the counties implement technology solutions from the onset? The article seems to also imply that this action by the government will result in direct competition for the other providers yet on this forum we where told that the government together with the internet providers where already in discussion about how they would share NOFBI. Is this new initiative part of NOFBI and therefore will be subject to the continuing discussions or is it separate? I also noted during the UON exhibition and conference on architecture and urbanisation that the ministry of public works are working on a prototype county headquarters design including the county assembly meeting areas. How can we as the ICT fraternity make ourselves relevant in making sure that the technology component is incorporated so as to increase the effectiveness of the county governments? I see great opportunities in developing applications for electronic voting, attendance records, electronic discussion records and streaming sites of live debate. We have an opportunity to develop applications that can be tested in the 47 counties in readiness for roll out to the region as they all rush to replicate the Kenyan model. 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] kictanet Digest, Vol 51, Issue 139
by meshack emakunat 21 Aug '11

21 Aug '11

Fast of all, congratulation to Ory Okolloh and Grace Bomu for being africas most influencial person. Thank for the kind of leadership you have shown the community. meshack

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Possible Digital Villages Visit Muranga and Embu on Aug 26th
by warigia bowman 21 Aug '11

21 Aug '11

Dear colleagues I would like to do one final viewing of DVs and pashas before I depart to revolutionary Egypt. I have my company's safari van available, so there is plenty of room. *Please let me know if you want to come this Friday, August 26th, 2011.* If you come it would be great if you can pitch in for fuel. I will provide the driver and the vehicle. We will go to Muranga and Embu. Embu Visit Pashas 2. Gicira Wakurira, embu cty, manyatta const, embu town Safaricom Tier 1 1. Eagle sight communications, Ndia const., embu town center 2. Eim computer systems, manyatta const., embu town 3. Kinpost computer center, manyatta const., embu town 4. Kinpost cyber, manyatta const., embu town, morning glory plaza, 1st floor Safaricom Tier 2 2. Doka Heartwood, embu town center, igembe 3. Eaglesight communications, (also tier 1), kigumo, embu town center 5. Eim computer systems (also tier 1), siakago, embu town (safaricom question-why is location info different?) 10. Harry's stationers, Ishiara, embu 11. Scope, Ndia, Embu 12. Klassical dealers, Siakagi, Embu town 13. Matecom, Tigania East, Embu Town Center 14. Netlink data services, igembe, embu town center Muranga Visit > > *ICT Board Pashas*: > > 1) Lucy Kinyanjui, Somewhere in Muranga > > There is also another pasha in Maragua. > > Cheers Rigia >

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Bitange for President? Education
by Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau 21 Aug '11

21 Aug '11

Dakitari, As a player in the education sector, specifically the adult and continuing education sub-sector, I would like to know how you'll make it more relevant to meet the emerging issues. Generally, adult education until recently, was a bouncing ball from one ministry to the other - Culture & Social Services, Labour and Human Resource Develpment, Gender and Children Services etc - that it lost relevance. The rrason as to why adult education fizzled in Kenya in the 1980s was primarily political. Illiterate politicians found themselvees to political offices demotivating the moral of the few adult learners. Today, the sub-sector is placed in the right ministry, MoE and a full Directorate put in place. As a member of a Technical Working Group reviewing the End Decade Assessment of Education For All EFA EDA) there is one thing I can point out, is lack of integratd system of data collection at the field and linking it with the Hea Office. There is a kind of 'closed' access to data that the officer hold, because there is a fear incrimination could be in the offing. ICT is not even part of the system. Adult education officers in the field have little or no basic computer application. How would you make it possible for this to be realized because we are soon going to discard pens and chalks for computers? I'm also dismayed to note that the Education Review Task Force on the theme of ICT, just copy pasted the findings, from some document done in 2009. Becauase it keeeps on pointing that Financial year 09/10 where the government earmaked to provide about 213 school with computers, yet the Task Force was constituted in 2011. Anyway, how will your 'government', using the NOFBI ( or any such platform), make ICT get into the remotest part of Kenya? (This week I'll be in West Pokot for a week-long adult learners week and I'm sure computers are not a priority even at the primary school) The Adult education curriculum (known as Adult Basic Education & Training, ABET 1,2 and 3) doesn't even point at ICT, in details. Thanks Regards, Solomon

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PRESS RELEASE ON DIASPORA VOTING & REGISTRATION
by Shem Ochuodho 21 Aug '11

21 Aug '11

Friends, A statement from the Diaspora Alliance and the G-47 Re Diaspora Voting, Registration and Representation. Please circulate widely. Warm regards, Shem Moderator (Interim)/G-47

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Elimu Portal - typos
by Ory Okolloh 21 Aug '11

21 Aug '11

This is a great initiative by the Ministry of Education, BUT why so many typos all over the website (I'm not even going to touch the poor design) - surely this is sending the wrong kind of message when a website focused on education and teachers has so many errors. E.g. "National Educational Portal for Kenya NEPK.<http://www.elimuportal.net/>This is an initiative for Teachers by Teachers to help educators share *Leaning* Materials, Lesson Plans amongst others to aid in the capacity development amongst Teachers. Teachers can *occasionslly* get *syllubus* updates from this portal and ensure they are practicing using up to date materials" PS Ndemo, any idea can we direct our complaints? Best, Ory

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 51, Issue 139
by Ory Okolloh 21 Aug '11

21 Aug '11

Thanks all, I'm in great company! And it looks like Elimu Portal is down - hopefully the typos are being fixed: http://elimuportal.net/ Ory On Sat, Aug 20, 2011 at 1:24 PM, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Elimu Portal - typos (Zachary Ochieng) > 2. Forbes 20 youngest power women in Africa (Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)) > 3. Re: Forbes 20 youngest power women in Africa (warigia bowman) > 4. Re: Forbes 20 youngest power women in Africa (warigia bowman) > 5. Re: Forbes 20 youngest power women in Africa (Josiah Mugambi) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2011 02:20:51 -0700 (PDT) > From: Zachary Ochieng <zzachmbir(a)yahoo.com> > To: warigia bowman <warigia(a)aucegypt.edu> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Elimu Portal - typos > Message-ID: > <1313832051.16357.YahooMailClassic(a)web130111.mail.mud.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > With this kind of content, it is little wonder that some of the graduates > our institutions continue to churn out can hardly construct a sentence in > either English or fluent Kiswahili. > Zach. > > Be the change you want to see in the world > > Zachary Ochieng > Editor/Journalist > Cell: +254 726 473 388 > Blog: http://ochiengzach.blogspot.com > Twitter: @OchiengZach > > > --- On Sat, 20/8/11, warigia bowman <warigia(a)aucegypt.edu> wrote: > > From: warigia bowman <warigia(a)aucegypt.edu> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Elimu Portal - typos > To: zzachmbir(a)yahoo.com > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Saturday, 20 August, 2011, 17:46 > > Ory > > Thank you for pointing this out. We really need better quality control on > some of these GoK initatives. > > The errors are LOL! if they were not so totally tragic . . . This should go > on one of those Epic Fail sites. > > > Rigia > > On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 5:30 PM, Ory Okolloh <ookolloh(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > This is a great initiative by the Ministry of Education, BUT why so many > typos all over the website (I'm not even going to touch the poor design) - > surely this is sending the wrong kind of message when a website focused on > education and teachers has so many errors. > > > > E.g. "National Educational Portal for Kenya NEPK. > This is an initiative for Teachers by Teachers to help educators share > Leaning Materials, Lesson Plans amongst others to aid in the capacity > development amongst Teachers. Teachers can occasionslly get syllubus > updates from this portal and ensure they are practicing using up to date > materials" > > PS Ndemo, any idea can we direct our complaints? > > > Best, > > Ory > > > _______________________________________________ > > kictanet mailing list > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/warigia%40gmail.com > > > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for > people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > > > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > > > > > -----Inline Attachment Follows----- > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/zzachmbir%40yahoo.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for > people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >

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Forbes 20 youngest power women in Africa
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 20 Aug '11

20 Aug '11

The 20 youngest power women in Africa are in technology, economy and business. And one of them is even here on the list! http://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2011/08/18/the-20-youngest-power… -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: GraceMutung'u (Bomu)

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East African Organization Receives International Library Award
by Alice Munyua 20 Aug '11

20 Aug '11

Congratulations James and your team at ALIN for this well deserved award ---------------------------------- *East African Organization Receives International Library Award For Creating Knowledge Centers in Rural Areas* /$1 million Access to Learning Award recognizes Arid Lands Information Network for providing access to information and technology in hard-to-reach communities/ SEATTLE – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today presented its 2011 Access to Learning Award of $1 million to the Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN), which provides knowledge and information through a variety of innovative channels in remote communities throughout Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Members of these communities use the technology and other tools at ALIN’s Knowledge Centers to gain information to improve their health, increase their incomes, and better their lives. Microsoft, a partner of the foundation in its efforts to help public libraries connect people with relevant technology and skills, will provide ALIN with a donation of over US$270,000 worth of software and technology training curriculum to help the organization serve the local community. ALIN’s 12 Knowledge Centers—known as Maarifa Centers—focus on providing practical information, particularly in the area of agricultural development. The vast majority of people in these regions are small-scale farmers who need information about issues such as drought, pests, and finding markets for their crops. The centers offer information geared toward the communities’ specific needs. “We understand that each community we serve is different, and each individual we serve is different,” said James Nguo, director of ALIN. “Some communities need information about water harvesting, while others are dealing with a particular kind of pest. We’ve also found that while some people have taken to the computers and technology, others prefer live demonstrations or lectures in their native language.” In addition to providing agricultural information to farmers, Maarifa Centers address health issues such as HIV/AIDS and malaria, ways to improve people’s daily lives such as how to create an energy efficient biogas stove, and administrative requirements such as applying for an official identity card or getting tax exempt status. Some people have used the centers to create groups for the disabled, earn advanced degrees online, or create thriving small businesses. “Thousands of people in these remote communities of Eastern Africa are improving their lives through the information available at these centers,” said Deborah Jacobs, director of the Global Libraries initiative for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, at an award ceremony in San Juan, Puerto Rico. “All knowledge workers can learn from this inventive model of delivering targeted, customized information.” All Maarifa Centers offer free access to computers and the Internet and provide free training in how to use them. Because there is only one paid staff member at each center, ALIN relies on volunteer facilitators to help provide core services. These volunteers receive training in a variety of key areas, including computer skills, good farming practices, treatment of medical conditions, and communications skills, which they use to educate others in their communities. For example, ALIN and the staff of the Kyuso Maarifa Center formed a group of seven farmers to participate in a pilot project that sent them to other parts of the country where they could learn techniques to deal with their extremely dry, arid climate. When the farmers returned to Kyuso, they implemented those techniques and were able to significantly improve their yields. The farmers worked with the staff of the Maarifa Center to pass these innovations on to others, through demonstrations, field days, videos, podcasts, and articles in ALIN’s Baobab magazine. One community pastor even preached about the new techniques in church. “From Baobab and from the information here in our Maarifa Center, I got to know about water harvesting. I came to know more about good agricultural practices from other areas,” said Ali Hassan Mulei, one of the seven farmers who participated in the pilot project. “During the dry seasons you get nothing from the farm. But I prepare the land during the dry season. I get some cash from my business, go to the farm, make terraces, make structures for water harvesting, and I wait for the rainy season to come.” The foundation's annual Access to Learning Award recognizes the innovative efforts of libraries and similar organizations outside the United States in providing free access to computers and the Internet. It is awarded by the foundation’s Global Libraries initiative, which works to open the world of knowledge, information, and opportunity to help improve the lives of millions of people. ALIN will use its award to expand its network of Knowledge Centers, upgrade its hardware and software, increase the number of computers available to its users, and expand on the training and education provided to its community knowledge facilitators. ALIN also hopes to create an innovation center to advance ideas in information and communication technology. ### *Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation* Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people—especially those with the fewest resources—have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by CEO Jeff Raikes and Co-chair William H. 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Fwd: [ISOC_KE] ISOC Meeting: Live Now
by Barrack Otieno 19 Aug '11

19 Aug '11

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Paul M <paulitrix(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2011 at 11:48 AM Subject: [ISOC_KE] ISOC Meeting: Live Now To: isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke Dear listers, The ISOC meeting has commenced. We dearly regret the state of our audio. Otherwise you can follow remotely on: https://freetrial.webex.com/freetrial/j.php?ED=152709792&UID=494663702&PW=N… -- :-) Paul M _______________________________________________ isoc mailing list isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc -- Barrack O. Otieno Afriregister Ltd (Kenya) www.afrire <http://www.afriregister.com>gister.bi, www.afriregister.com<http://www.afriergister.com> <http://www.afriregister.com>ICANN accredited registrar +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Uni City Vs. Konza
by robert yawe 18 Aug '11

18 Aug '11

Hi Listers, On Friday I past by Kenyatta University (which for some reason the map at the iHub refers to as Jomo Kenyatta University), I was greeted by a large poster, most likely bigger than the one at Konza, advertising something called the Uni City. I have searched the web but there is scanty if any information, the university web site has even less information about the project than the K24 site. All that is beside the point, I did a quick analysis of such a project and the effect it would have on the Konza. A quick Googleearth search revels that KU has a lot of free land that can accommodate a substantially large city, in addition across the road is a large chunk of land owned by BrookSide which would act very well as an overflow of the developments. The area around KU already has accommodation, they are putting up a large teaching hospital, it is less than 50 kilometres away from JKIA, very close to the soon to be developed airport in Kakuzi, is on a superhighway, is surrounded by good recreation facilities and last but not least is within a university (JKUAT is just up the road and USIU & KCA are down the road). Uni City is the to kill for location for the new Silicon Savannah ready to role out tomorrow, sorry I meant yesterday. The intellectuals, very many in one location, at KU are not doing conferences or touring the world to meet foreign experts but instead are out there in execution mode, hawacheki na watu. If the same concept is replicated at Kabarak, RIAT, Maseno, Moi and others what is the need for Konza? Konza is based on the mainframe approach, the world has gone distributed systems, wireless and cloud why the disconnect? Regards PS. Daktari, maybe the threat you had issued once to turn the site at Konza into a holding ground for KMC may actually come to pass. 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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ISOC Kenya First Meeting Remote Participation Correct Details
by Barrack Otieno 18 Aug '11

18 Aug '11

Members , This is the right information for the online participation. On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 12:25 PM, <messenger(a)webex.com> wrote: > > > To invite others to join, copy and paste everything below into your > invitation. > ------------------------------------------------------- > Meeting information > ------------------------------------------------------- > Topic: ISOC Kenya First Meeting > Date: Friday, August 19, 2011 > Time: 10:30 am, Nairobi Time (Nairobi, GMT+03:00) > Meeting Number: 735 242 892 > Meeting Password: isoc > > ------------------------------------------------------- > To start or join the online meeting > ------------------------------------------------------- > Go to > https://freetrial.webex.com/freetrial/j.php?ED=152709792&UID=494663702&PW=N… > > ------------------------------------------------------- > Audio conference information > ------------------------------------------------------- > Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-429-3300 > > Access code:735 242 892 > > ------------------------------------------------------- > For assistance > ------------------------------------------------------- > 1. Go to https://freetrial.webex.com/freetrial/mc > 2. On the left navigation bar, click "Support". > To update this meeting to your calendar program (for example Microsoft > Outlook), click this link: > > https://freetrial.webex.com/freetrial/j.php?ED=152709792&UID=494663702&ICS=… > > To check whether you have the appropriate players installed for UCF > (Universal Communications Format) rich media files, go to > https://freetrial.webex.com/freetrial/systemdiagnosis.php. > > http://www.webex.com > > CCM:+16504293300x735242892# > > IMPORTANT NOTICE: This WebEx service includes a feature that allows audio > and any documents and other materials exchanged or viewed during the session > to be recorded. You should inform all meeting attendees prior to recording > if you intend to record the meeting. Please note that any such recordings > may be subject to discovery in the event of litigation. > -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno

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ISOC Meet up 19.08 2011 (11.00 am - 1pm) at the i Hub
by Barrack Otieno 18 Aug '11

18 Aug '11

Dear members, Just a reminder on the above mentioned meeting, remote participation will be available via WEBEX and Skype for those who will not be able to make it physically to the meeting venue. Let us keep time, the agenda will be as follows: 11.00 - 11 .30 : - Introduction by members present 11.30 - 11.40: - Guest Speaker Christine Sägesser Baethge Internet Society Chapter Formations Manager ( Remotely) 11.40 - 12.00 :- Q and A 12.00 - 12: 30 Discussion on the Chapter Formation Process 12:30 - 13:00 Q and A, the way forwad Kind Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Nigeria launches two new satellites into space http://aptantech.com/?p=200
by Michael Ouma 18 Aug '11

18 Aug '11

FYI: Nigeria launches two new satellites into space http://aptantech.com/?p=200 Michael Ouma Journalist Kenya Tel:+254-725-537823 "Do not go where the path may lead, but go instead where there is no path and leave a trail," - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Warigia Bowman shared an album with you.
by Warigia Bowman 17 Aug '11

17 Aug '11

My trip to the coast was for pleasure, not business, so I only visited one pasha. It had not yet opened, but had promise. Watamu is generally great, for those who have not been. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=warigia&target=ALBUM&id=564191…

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ICT Board Pashas and Digital Villages Coast
by Warigia Bowman 17 Aug '11

17 Aug '11

Hi all According to my source documents there are three pashas on the coast. I was on the coast visiting my husband's mother, and also celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary. I managed to visit 1 of the three pashas. I conducted a complete and interesting interview with the pasha owner, and also visited his site, which was actually in Watamu, not Malindi. Photos to follow. Thanks to Kwame Shiroya and Victor Gathara for helping me run down the pashas. I did not visit any tier 2 centers, because I was with my children, and finding the tier 2 centers can be a wild goose chase. Pashas 1.Paul Onyango Owino, Akaloleni nector pasha center, Kilifi, Kaloleni, Kaloleni 2. Walad Ahmed Walaad, Tasah Heel Shopping Center, Kilifi, Malindi, Malindi, (Actually Watamu) (VISITED) 3. Eric wesonga simiyu, No name, Mombasa, Likoni, Mombasa Town Safaricom Tier 1 No centers Safaricom Tier 2 Ngarua Transporters Mombasa, Malindi mombasa, Malindi wel up logistics msa. migadini mombasa, changamwe One thing that I learned is that Kilifi county is HUGE, and very poor. Luckily, there has been enough rain lately, so people are not starving, but they are living in deep rural conditions. If anyone on this list lives on the coast, and wants to take a look at the remaining pashas or DVs, let me know. warigia(a)gmail.com

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Why Social Impact Investing Is A Crock
by Agosta Liko 17 Aug '11

17 Aug '11

http://www.fastcompany.com/1761606/why-social-impact-investing-is-a-crock Why Social Impact Investing Is A Crock By Anya Kamenetz <http://www.fastcompany.com/user/105230> Over the last decade the world of do-gooding has seemingly been taken over by MBAs. Social entrepreneurship, a field encompassing both mission-driven businesses and entrepreneurial nonprofits, professes to bring the efficiency, rigor, and cold, hard metrics of business to the most important causes on the planet. Does it really? Not so much, says Dean Karlan, author of the recent book *More Than Good Intentions*. "The social entrepreneurship world is in a weird spot, to be honest with you. It’s a world full of rhetoric about impact investing, yet I have very rarely seen an investor actually take that seriously. When you look at the actual analysis it lacks rigor." He distinguishes between the type of scientific research done by his lab, *Innovations for Poverty Action * [1], with trials complete with control groups, and the type of data collection done in the vast majority of the nonprofit world, which is nothing more than a "monitoring exercise." "Take microcredit. What they do is they track how many borrowers, what their repayment was, and whether the businesses grew over time. That is not telling you your impact at all because you don’t know what would have happened if you didn’t lend." Though he doesn't single them out by name, Karlan's critique points to behemoths such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the largest grantmaking institution in the U.S. "A lot of money comes from groups that have used quantitative tools in the dotcom world, and they push toward collecting data that doesn’t necessarily answer the question. Now you’ve burdened your organization with data collection so you can feel rigorous." At the same time, he says, the cost of doing the kind of randomized, controlled impact studies that his organization conducts can often be prohibitive, particularly for social enterprises that are tacking for growth and "sustainability" (meaning profitability). "Put on your investor hat. If you want to put a million dollars into a business, are you going to put 33% of that into an impact study? That blows up your return. As a result, I’ve seen very few businesses that are being pushed forward as social entrepreneurship that undergo simultaneous rigorous evaluation." Still, Karlan does see some bright spots on the horizon as his work and that of Esther Duflo's Poverty Action Lab--which also does scientific assessments of poverty interventions--grows in popular acclaim. "There’s serious excitement and enthusiasm about impact evaulation among the biggies like Gates, Hewlett, Ford, the World Bank. It’s not unanimous--we still get pushback and some are more enthused than others. But many are starting to use impact evaluation to figure out how we should spend the next $100 billion over the next 10 years." *Read more about Esther Duflo's assessment of social impact in this month's Life in Beta column [2]*.

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Dot Africa Debate
by Norman Boinett 17 Aug '11

17 Aug '11

A new blog entry has been added to ACP11 ICT Strategy F Hi everyone! Please find the call for comments on the 2nd version of the '.Africa' debate. The debate is being hosted at http://discuss.diplomacy.edu/dotafrica. The full story describing this initiative is available at http://www.diplomacy.edu/ig/newsitem.asp?id=2515. The online debate should be of interest to us, especially those of us in Africa. All inputs and contributors' names will be included in a paper which will be presented during the 6th IGF in Nairobi. Regards, Norman -- *“And one should bear in mind that there is nothing more difficult to execute, more dubious of success, nor more dangerous to administer than to introduce a new order of things; for he who introduces it has all those who profit from the old order as his enemies,and he has only lukewarm allies in all those who might profit from the new. This lukewarmness partly stems from fear of their adversaries . . . and partly from the skepticism of men, who do not truly believe in new things unless they have actually had personal experience of them.” * (From Chapter VI of Niccoló Machiavelli,The Prince. Peter Bondanella and Mark Musa,translators. Oxford University Press revised edition, 1984, p. 21.)

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Bitange for President -- Back to the Business of Good Governance..
by S.Murigi Muraya 16 Aug '11

16 Aug '11

Can we continue picking Dr. Ndemo's intelligence & convictions until the end of the month? How can we more promptly use the billions returning (annually) to the Treasury.. to provide social goods and services? If we have a budget of KES 1 Trillion should at least KES 15 Billion (1.5%) not be set apart for ICT? ++++++++++++++++

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Article on time.com on Africas Silcon Savannah and OpenData
by Twahir Mohamed 16 Aug '11

16 Aug '11

Dear Listers , Have an Interesting read and positive ON kenyan ICT industry on the Global online media http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2080702,00.html -- Twahir

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A suspected flaw in MPesa
by robert yawe 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

Hi, I had an interesting experience with MPesa on Saturday when I received a payment received notification with a deadline message as would happen with an unregistered recipient yet I am a registered user. My registered account did not register the transaction at all which was interesting. Being a law abiding citizen and client I called customer service, the person I spoke to as usual went off script to ask me all kinds of irrelevant questions such as do I have a dual SIM phone, was I expecting money from the person and when was my last transaction all of which are questions that do not assist in resolving my question. I sometimes wonder why I actual take the trouble yet all I should have done was gone to an mpesa agent and withdrew the money. As in the case of funds wrongly credited to a bank account I would have paid back the amount at my own rate. The error in this case was equivalent to me picking cash from the floor of the supermarket. I noted that the transaction has been reversed this morning still and the message still assumes that I am an unregistered recipient. It is my hope that Safaricom's technical team have identified and sealed the hole as its exploitation will open them up to money laundering charges. 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] Bitange for President? Extended due to Public Demand-internet price?
by Walubengo J 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

@ Dennis, good question, how low, is low prices? put differently, what is AFFORDABLE internet prices? Shouldn't selling 5MB @ 5/- per day be considered affordable? A better question might be, of what use is 5MB in day - considering that a 5-10paged research paper is typically 2-5MBs gone, a 2minutes youtube clip is probably 20MBs gone and general news reading and searching may require 15-20MB per day. My own monthly bandwidth consumption on mobile internet (tampered down due to price constraints) is about 1,000MB per month - and this is on lower side because i do get "free" internet at work. So assuming a typical mwananchi buying bandwidth daily (ka-dogo economy) @ 5/= per day per 5MB; they would end up paying 1,000Ksh per month (for some not so meaningful access - read chat, fb, but not for research, programming, and other high level tasks that require real bandwidth). So anyway is 1,000Ksh per month affordable? To Bob C, MJ, the PS and possibly everyone on this list - ofcourse it is. But to the average Kenyan (majority) whose income is around Ksh 8,000/= per month? it definitely is not affordable because it represents a huge chunk (1/8) of his salary. ITU defines Affordability as ratio of the monthly BROADBAND internet costs against average national incomes. In Kenya this ratio is prohibitive and needs to be addressed holistically rather than through one-sided marketing tactics. walu. --- On Sat, 8/13/11, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Bitange for President? Extended due to Public Demand-internet price? To: "Walubengo J" <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Date: Saturday, August 13, 2011, 8:47 PM Hi, From Safaricom, there are daily bundles of 5 MB , 10 MB and 25 MB from at Ksh 5, Ksh 8 and Ksh 20 in addition to the rates shown at this page, http://www.kenyandroid.com/component/k2/item/167-kenyan-data-bundle-price-c… . If this is not low from Mobile data providers, then how else can we define low. As to fixed internet prices, maybe we need to have an idea of how much costs they incur in terms of way leaves, them we can define if their charges are too high. However, the result of the govt lowering the cost of NoFBI is yet to be felt.

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National ICT Innovation and Integration Centre
by robert yawe 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

Hi, I had the privilege of attending the official opening of the National ICT Innovation and Integration Centre by Hon. Ongeri at the Kenya Science Campus. The investment is major and they seem to be forecast on their objective of integrating ICT into the primary and secondary school curriculum and administration. During the launch the Education Secretary in his speech indicated that the ministry was to set-up computer labs in 1021 schools, 5 in each constituency an issue the Minister picked during his off the cuff speech when he requested a clarification from the the Education Secretary as to the best of his knowledge the schools to be reached were supposed to be 1050. This raised an interesting issue, the reason was that there are actually constituencies in this country that have less than 5 secondary schools which might increase after the additional constituencies recommended. It was interesting how the minister was able to give a quick resolution by directing that the allocated computers must remain in the constituency and not reallocated elsewhere, a clear sign that there are effective leaders in this country. It was interesting to realise that there is a clear distinction between the various facets of education namely learning, teaching and management. The fact that the ministry and other stake holders have this clearly defined means that we are likely to see a more holistic implementation of technology. The initiative has also rolled out a portal called www.elimuportal.net, which was down as of this writing but is fortunately hosted locally, we hope they will also see it necessary to give it a .ke domain. From the presentation this portal will become the hub for teacher and student resources so we hope that the KICTB and the e-government have allocated them space in the forthcoming national data centre. It is interesting how much information you can gather at a government function, I now know and share some of the insights. 1. There are 265,000 teachers country wide but we still have a shortfall of 70,000 teachers. With the new directive that all teachers must have degrees it means that if we force all graduates to become teachers it will take us over 3 to 5 years to meet the 70,000 shortfall. If we have a demand growth of 5% per annum, cumulative, then it will take us forever to bridge the shortfall. The minister realises this and made a request that we look for innovative ways to deal with this shortfall which is where we come into the picture. Solutions such as radio and tv lessons (digital transmission) and the paradigm shift by initiatives like khanacademy mean that we have the tools and all we need is the will. 2. There are 8.6 million students in primary schools up from 5.9 million in 2005 with a transition rate of 72.5% up from 45% in 2005. The recommended transition rate from primary to secondary proscribed under MDG goals is 70%, this is a clear indication that we are making progress. I am sure many of you have this statistics at your finger tips as a result of the Open Data initiative but I still felt obligated to share what I learnt from spending my morning at the launch. 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] Bitange for President? Extended due to Public Demand-internet price?
by Charles Mutsi 14 Aug '11

14 Aug '11

What I find most regretable about the Somali dominance issue is that it is not their problem. It is ours. Immigration officers allow illegal migrants for a thousand bob. KRA officers fail to follow up on tax for the same businessmen, private property developers sell all their assets at inflated prices to illegal immigrants. We ourselves plant the seeds for strife for our children. They are not taking over at gun point. We hand it to them for pittance. How pathetic! Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android

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Re: [kictanet] Bitange for President? Extended due to Public Demand-internet price?
by meshack emakunat 14 Aug '11

14 Aug '11

On Sat Aug 13th, 2011 2:05 PM PDT bitange(a)jambo.co.ke wrote: >Walubengo, >Watching news this evening you begin to see that even our media has never >quite understood the role of government. > >I see Media castigating government for not having capacity to distribute >relief food. This I call preposterous because government has never been >good in distributing anything. The role of government has been and should >always be facilitating through provision of infrastructure, security, >legal and regulatory framework. The rest is the people or better the >entrepreneurs. > >These are real opportunities that we must take every advantage to educate >people how to exploit these opportunities. You recall in my earlier post >I said that we need Uchumi or Nakumatt up North. Then provide the >citizens with smart cards. The intervention of government should have >been simply to top up these smart cards. They will then walk to the >retail store and pick what they want to eat and not forcing them to eat >maize. This is more efficient and cheaper. Further, the majority in >Northern Kenya would most likely prefer milk and at the same time Uchumi >will buy their Camel milk for re-distribution to other affected areas. > >In my view we are all failures and instead of correcting our mistakes, we >load the blame on government. We must remember that communist countries >tried to control distribution of food in their respective countries and >they all failed. It is time the government let the food supply chain to >private enterprise and only manage it through fiscal policy (give tax >incentives when production is threatened as well as incentives for storage >facilities) intervention. This change will reduce the perception of >corruption in government by some 30%. > >With or without “Candidate” Ndemo. Issues such as this one that goes a >long way in managing our food supply chain must be raised with the real >candidates. I am willing to shed more light on food security so that we >are all ready for the candidates. In my view we must begin to define what >we need in our country’s chief executive. In view of the new constitution >we must start working on the job description. We need the lawyers to >interpret how Chapter 7 (Leadership and Integrity) relates to the election >of our future leaders. > >If that will be the case, we must interrogate their decisions with respect >to CDF. If someone was not able to manage a CDF kitty of Ksh. 100 >million, that person will not certainly manage trillion shilling national >budget. > >Ndemo. > > > >> Bw PS, >> >> nice insights you have below.Â Mine is simply to ask what your thoughts >> are, in terms of making consumer internet prices affordable. Yes, cost of >> bandwidth at international gateway level used to be 5,000USD per MB (over >> satellite) but now it has dropped belowÂ 500USD per MB.Â Basically it >> has dropped by 10 times - HOWEVER- in our cyber cafes, the cost of >> accessing internet is still 1/- to 2/- per minute, pretty much what it was >> during the satellite days. >> >> Mobile data internet which is the more common form of access is not any >> cheaper either.Â There's has been NOÂ drop per-se, just marketing >> gimmicks of increasing the amount of bandwidth for the same (HIGH) price. >> It is like saying lunch costs 2,500/= at some 5star hotel, but since there >> has been good rains/harvest, for the same 2,500/= you are free to eat ALL >> you want...sounds good, but ONLY for those who could afford the 2,500/= >> lunch bracket in the first place - who unfortunately are not >> many....particularly in an economy whose average monthly income is around >> 8,000sh. >> >> So how do you intend to tackle the internet price problem when you get to >> be President? >> >> walu. >> >> --- On Fri, 8/12/11, bitange(a)jambo.co.ke <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> wrote: >> >> From: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Bitange for President? Extended due to Public >> Demand >> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> Date: Friday, August 12, 2011, 9:01 PM >> >> Harry, >> Yes there is a crisis virtually in every country at the moment.Â The >> difference is how you handle the situation.Â In Britain the Prime >> Minister >> thought he can take a vacation in Italy and forget what is going on at >> home but he was forced to dash home.Â Before I respond to how we take >> care >> of our crisis, I felt there is a patriotism lesson that we need to learn >> from Britain. >> >> The first reports we got in our News papers here and even in electronic >> media, there was no cause of the crisis in Britain.Â It was simply >> reported that London is burning.Â Some of our best media houses with so >> many journalists forgot to ask questions like what, where, when, why, etc. >> This would have helped us understand.Â This is because the British Media >> (from where our Media got the story) first looks at their countryâ€™s >> interests first and everything else is secondary.Â Does our Media have >> what they call Kenyan or African interests?Â If they did, they would have >> raised issues relating to racism and African Diaspora.Â We shall be more >> respected if we had the interest of those in the Diaspora at heart be they >> from Bahamas or Nigeria. >> >> How do we respond to our crisis?Â This should not be a government >> project. >> The entire society needs a lesson on respecting other human beings >> because this where our problems start and will open up greater opportunity >> and sustained harmony for all humanity.Â In other countries they make an >> effort to socially integrate all citizens of different economic classes. >> Let me elaborate.Â In Kenya a good mechanic will never be found drinking >> with a corporate CEO but in other countries it happens and sometimes you >> find they are neighbours.Â It is not common you find a woman with an >> undergraduate degree married to a plumber for example.Â We have defined >> classes that we try everything to belong to.Â We do not have good >> plumbers, mechanics, carpenters etc in this country yet we have thousand s >> looking for white collar jobs. >> >> I am sure most of you have watched Cheers.Â The artists in the bar are a >> postman, a doctor, other professional, bar maids and men having a common >> goal.Â Where no one thinks or feels they know more than the other.Â This >> is the begging of building a harmonious society that no one feels left >> out.Â The rift we have created just needs a small thing like shooting a >> drug dealer (as in the UK) then hell will break loose.Â We must not >> forget >> that this happened in China in 1949 when the Maoists took over.Â They >> literary killed anybody who seemed to be from upper class.Â Land reform >> was the major focus of policy as a result of China's vast rural >> population, around 90% of the population were farmers. Lands of former >> landlords were confiscated by the government and subsequently >> redistributed to the lower-class peasants.Â Do not forget the French >> revolution. >> >> Discrimination in any form should be shunned.Â This is because it is the >> basis of all problems be it class or tribalism.Â Â Three of my close >> friends have experience that summarizes what I have tried to explain.Â >> Mr. >> X got six and eighteen points at O and A levels respectively.Â At >> university he came out with 1st class in Electrical Engineering and joined >> the then EAPL and later obtained an MBA.Â Mr. Y had division II and could >> not afford high school but went to Kenya Science Teachers to become a >> teacher.Â Mr. Z also passed his O levels with Division III and joined >> Barclays Bank as a Clerical officer.Â They have struggled in their own >> ways and of the four of us Z is the wealthiest.Â Any time I am with X, he >> complains why I should even have time for Y and Z.Â Y by the way has >> struggled for many years and he will soon get his PhD.Â According to X >> these are not our class of people.Â He loathes Z as one who failed and >> now >> possibly has earned his wealth through corrupt means.Â In spite of the >> fact that I have tried to ask X to forget the past, he feels he belongs to >> a different class and hangs around some of the â€œsuccessfulâ€� people. >> Although I have never disclosed this to Y and Z their sixth sense leads >> them to discriminate X from some events.Â At some point we were four >> young >> lads who enjoyed life together but now pulling a part because of >> differences in the way we led our lives after high school.Â I hear and >> see >> this kind of stories often and make me feel bad about class division in >> our country. >> >> I have had the privilege of deciding who my assistants should be but not >> once have I ever picked someone because we spoke the same vernacular >> language.Â My current office is a living example and after leading by >> example, all of my senior officers followed suit.Â This is how we should >> begin to tackle the problem of tribalism.Â We also must ensure equitable >> distribution of resources and start connecting all the counties with >> roads, energy, water, schools and hospitals.Â We have already connected >> fibre optics to all the counties and are in the process of covering the >> pockets that exist.Â Even with difficult times we have managed to balance >> infrastructure development to all parts of the country.Â We shall >> continue >> with similar strategies. >> >> To achieve my objectives, I take you back to building sustained regional >> influence and develop the HUB concept in everything here in Kenya. >> Transportation, ICT, Industrialization, and practically everything Hub. >> Of course some of our neighbours will feel jealous.Â Â Â This is what we >> need >> in a sustained way because it will help galvanize Kenyans against some >> external â€œaggressorâ€�.Â President Museveni used this effectively to >> get >> Ugandans behind him when he claimed Migingo as a strategy to get >> re-elected.Â Let us do good to the entire East Africa by building the >> rail >> up to Goma, Adis, Juba, Dar and Arusha all terminating in Nairobi.Â We >> must build major transit and logistics airport and make it cheap to access >> it to all rail destinations.Â Develop capacity to serve the entire world >> back offices.Â Â Â >From this we shall create a pull effect on our >> agriculture.Â Let me not disclose the entire strategy. >> >> Regards >> >> >> Ndemo. >> >> >> >> >> >>> >>> Bw Ps, >>> >>> Thanks for your articulative responses... Indeed looking at events >>> cutting >>> across the globe >>> now, one wakes up to a realization that we face similar socio-economic >>> challenges. Bottom >>> line, is how do we respond. And respond we must. But consequently this >>> is >>> what makes the >>> huge difference between moving forward purposefully to achieve progress >>> and >>> backpeddling on >>> the other hand. >>> >>> We'd also wish to understand what strategies would be put in place to >>> ensure >>> a balanced >>> infrastractural development across the regions. I suppose much of the >>> concentration right >>> now is around the Capital and it's environs at the expense of the rest >>> of >>> the country. >>> How about dealing with the great tribalism "monster". >>> >>> 3rdly, what strategies/plans do you have in place to achieve this dream >>> you >>> have. >>> >>> Harry >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> [mailto:kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On >>> Behalf Of bitange(a)jambo.co.ke >>> Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 3:32 PM >>> To: harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke >>> Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Bitange for President? Extended due to Public >>> Demand >>> >>> Grace, >>> Thank you for extending the debate to Monday.Â I hope I get time to >>> articulate some of the issues that will impact our lives in the next few >>> years.Â Earlier I said that we are not alone in how we are dealing with >>> our >>> social development.Â I went ahead and gave examples from the US and UK. >>> Although it is an unfortunate for the British people, it has come to >>> pass. >>> Even the Central Bank we got some good debate out of my post. >>> >>> Leadership requires selfless commitment to the people they lead.Â It is >>> a >>> sacrifice one makes.Â In this respect, I will seek for advisors who >>> have >>> demonstrated ability to serve their country with dedication.Â We have >>> these >>> people but they have never been given a chance to lead. The constitution >>> has >>> accorded us the opportunity to search for such people. >>> If you read today's front page Standard, it has the requirement for >>> those >>> who want to join the electoral commission.Â If we follow the >>> requirement >>> to >>> the letter, we shall get credible people.Â It is this process that >>> lacked >>> before and political operatives took charge in many posts within >>> government. >>> >>> Indeed there will be a policy guideline on all organizations registered >>> under Societies Act.Â It is in the interest of the public that these >>> organizations file annual returns to the registrar because they are tax >>> exempt.Â Tax exemption means that we the public partly fund their >>> activities.Â Further the state has a responsibility to protect its >>> citizens >>> from being taken advantage of.Â We cannot burry our heads in the sand >>> on >>> this issue no matter how sensitive it is.Â We shall also be >>> implementing >>> our >>> constitution with respect to Bill of Rights. >>> >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> >>> Ndemo. >>> >>> >>>> >>>> Listers >>>> >>>> We have received requestsÂ (offline) that we allow "Candidate" Ndemo >>>> more time for him to respond to more concerns being raised. >>>> >>>> This is to let you know that the 'official campaign period" has been >>>> extended up to Monday August 15, 2011. >>>> >>>> And now Dr. Ndemo, Harry Delano did ask you to say what kind of >>>> advisors you would be looking for to help shape policy. Can we hear >>>> you on this one too? You also make a valid point about churches and >>>> the fact that they are not audited. I know for example in Washington >>>> DC, Parish priests have to present audited accounts to Parishoners >>>> once a year, while the Bishop fundraises through a system that is open >>>> to public scrutiny. Would you then make a policy decision on this? On >>>> a light note, may I remind you that your responses will go into the >>>> 'manifesto' and translate into more or less "votes" :) >>>> >>>> Listers, let the debate continue. >>>> >>>> Rgds >>>> GG >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> ------------- If you have the strength to survive, you have the power >>>> to succeed. Life is all about choices we make depending upon the >>>> situation we are in. Go forth and rule the World! >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------------------------------------------- >>>> This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by >>>> Jambo MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. >>>> --------------------------------------------- >>>> "easy access to the world" >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------- >>> This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Jambo >>> MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. >>> --------------------------------------------- >>> "easy access to the world" >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/harry%40comtelsys.co.ke >>> >>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >>> for >>> people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >>> development. >>> >>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and >>> bandwidth, >>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, >>> do >>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>> >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------- >>> This message has been scanned for viruses and >>> dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >>> believed to be clean. >>> --------------------------------------------- >>> "easy access to the world" >>> >>> >> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. >> --------------------------------------------- >> "easy access to the world" >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >> development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >> ---------------------------------------------- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. >> --------------------------------------------- >> "easy access to the world" >> >> > > > >---------------------------------------------- >This message has been scanned for viruses and >dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >believed to be clean. >--------------------------------------------- >"easy access to the world" > > >_______________________________________________ >kictanet mailing list >kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/memakunat%40yahoo.com > >The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > >KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Is your ISP cheating you out of bandwidth? New gov't test offers a hint
by S.Murigi Muraya 13 Aug '11

13 Aug '11

CCK could and should carry out similar studies like the FCC one below. If already done, please publicize the findings in Kenya. http://redtape.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/08/11/7348557-is-your-isp-cheating-… Is your ISP cheating you out of bandwidth? New gov't test offers a hint When you hear a politician, a lobbying group, or a corporate executive yammering on about leaving the free market alone, don’t fall for it. Many businesses today are built around finding that industry -- or that particular anomaly within an industry -- where market forces simply don't apply. Then, they exploit the heck out of it for big profits. Late fees on credit cards, for example -- who shops around for those? Or hotel safe fees that get automatically tacked onto your bill. Call this the "un-free market" at work. Broadband Internet access has long existed in this un-free market. For a long time, many U.S. consumers had only one Internet access provider, the very definition of an un-free market. Now, most people have two options -- an improvement, but duopolies rarely behave like free markets. More important, when people shop for broadband, they usually don't know what they are getting. What does 10 Mbps speed really get you anyway? Is it five times better than 2 Mbps? Should you pay five times more for it? And most important, since the ISPs guarantee none of this, what do consumers really get for their $59.99 per month? Imagine pulling up to a gas station and paying by time rather than volume. A 60-second shot of gas costs $20 -- sometime you get 5 gallons, and sometimes you get 3 gallons, but there no scale telling you how much you get. That's pretty much how things work in the Internet access world right now. Finally, government regulators have stepped in and begun making the purchase of Internet access fairer. The Federal Communications Commission released the results of a year-long, scientific study of 13 U.S. broadband providers<http://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/measuringbroadbandreport/Measuring_U.S._-_Mai…>, focused on whether firms like AT&T, Verizon, Qwest, Frontier, and others live up to their marketing materials when delivering high-speed Internet service. For the first time, the firms are being held to their promises, and consumers can find out if they are getting what they are paying for. The results weren't bad. Most firms hit 90 percent of their advertised upload speeds. Download speeds were another story, however. Only four of the 13 reached their promised download speed (Charter, Comcast, Cox, and Verizon), while most of the other firms hovered around 80 percent. Cablevision fared worst, with download speeds that fell to 50 percent of advertised rates at peak periods*. (*Msnbc.com is a joint venture with Microsoft and NBC Universal, the latter of which is a division of Comcast.*) * Overall, the tests also showed that consumers aren't getting dramatically cheated by their ISPs, and time-of-day tests showed there is no longer a massive web traffic jam every evening when consumers get home and log in. The tests showed that once-dreaded peak period slowdowns are now uncommon. advertisement Still, Free Press research director S. Derek Turner, who had long called for such government tests, was critical of the findings. Free Press is a nonprofit group that advocates for consumers on a number of media and telecommunications issues. "The way we look at the results, most of the ISPs -- nine of the 13 -- are failing to deliver their promised speeds at all times of the day. The fact that four of the 13 can deliver means the others could be," he said. "If they are unable deliver on their promises, than their advertising is highly misleading. ... If you got 80 percent of your pay for work you did, you wouldn't be happy about it." The tests, which were performed by a private firm that has run similar tests in the U.K., measured performance at 6,800 representative homes around the country in March. The tests revealed a clear trend: DSL services were least likely to live up to advertised rates. Fiber-optic services, like Verizon's FiOS, fared best, followed by cable-based systems. Wireless broadband services, like Verizon's Mobile Broadband, were not tested. Outside observers said the test results seemed consistent with real-world experience. Damon Mueller, who operates TestMy.Net service, says he thought the FCC used sound methodologies. TestMy.Net gives users free, instant feedback on their Internet connection speed, and lets consumers compare results with others. "The FCC's test is accurate and their results mirror my own. They even mention the ISPs that top TestMy's list," he said. There are severe limitations to the FCC's results however. To borrow a phrase from politics, all ISP issues are local. An ISP might offer great service in New York City, but lousy service on your block in Queens because of dated wires on the telephone pole. In other words, it's quite possible that DSL, while performing worst in this test, could be the best option at your house. Consumers, as always, bear some responsibility, and the FCC's research shows they are dangerously detached from their broadband purchasing decision. Fully 80 percent said they did not know what speed they purchased from their ISP; another 49 percent, when asked to identify their level of service, got it wrong. This ignorance can be overlooked, however, given that the speed numbers have proven to be rough approximations of the service provided. And besides, only geeks really care about the speed of Web traffic flowing in and out of their homes. Most consumers simply want to know that they have enough reliable bandwidth to do what they need to do. "To most consumers, megabits are a very abstract concept. They just want to know, 'Does it work?' Can I use Netflix?' " Turner said. To that end, Mueller is worried that the FCC results -- while a good test to make sure the ISPs aren't committing fraud -- aren't really that helpful to consumers. advertisement "The data still isn't being presented in a way that helps people make the best choice in service provider," he said. Here's the kind of bizarre calculus consumers are still forced to perform: Paying $60 for a service that only achieves 50 percent of advertised rates -- say, a 10 Mbps fiber optic connection -- could still be a better deal than paying $50 for a 2 Mbps service that hits 100 percent. <http://www.fcc.gov/measuring-broadband-america> FCC.gov The FCC's download test results. And again, none of that information actually promises an uninterrupted Netflix movie. To really create a free market where consumers could intelligently shop for services in their local areas, free trial periods that allow side-by-side, real-world comparisons would be necessary. It should be clear that long-term commitments, like two-year contracts required by some Internet providers, are the death of such a free market. That's why, to Turner, the FCC tests are only the beginning. "We would like the FCC to pressure underperforming companies to explain why they didn't do well, and to disclose that the upper limits they advertise are never attainable," he said. One hopeful sign that the test is already setting free market forces free -- two days after the results were published, Verizon sent e-mails to some customers bragging about the results, Turner said. "And, hopefully this will embarrass (other ISPs) into performing better next time," he said. RED TAPE WRESTLING TIPS It's a good idea -- not to mention fun -- to test your broadband connection every month or so, to make sure you are getting what you pay for. There are several services available, like Mueller's TestMy.Net <http://testmy.net/>. Along with offering useful points of comparison, the site can also store results for comparison later. The Speakeasy.net <http://speakeasy.net/>test, now operated by ISP MegaPath, is among the most popular and easy to use. And the FCC now offers its own broadband test<http://www.broadband.gov/qualitytest/about/> . Even if you happy with your current service, you should still perform the test. Who knows what great, bandwidth-hogging service might catch your fancy next month? What should you do if find your ISP is underperforming? Ideally, you would switch to a better service, but there's no guarantee that will improve your situation. A competitor could be exaggerating speeds, too You can always complain that your service is too slow, but know that it's standard industry practice for ISPs to use such calls to “upsell” customers on more-expensive plans. "Those types of stories are pervasive," Turner said. "Customers call to complain that something they are trying to run isn't working, and customer service agents are trained to upsell them." Be ready for the sales pitch. First insist that the company live up to its promises. Make it test your service, and compare the tests with your own results. In the end, an upsell deal might be worth taking, but be a good “free marketeer” and avoid the long-term contract. * * *Follow Bob Sullivan on Facebook <http://facebook.com/BobSullivanFans>or Twitter <http://twitter.com/RedTapeChron>.*

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

12 Aug '11

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

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TRAINING ON CLOUD COMPUTING
by Rehanah Mohammed 12 Aug '11

12 Aug '11

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

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Commodity Exchange Platform
by aki 12 Aug '11

12 Aug '11

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

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

11 Aug '11

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

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

11 Aug '11

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

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

11 Aug '11

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

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KIXP Down?
by Michael Bullut 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

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

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

11 Aug '11

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

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

11 Aug '11

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

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

10 Aug '11

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

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

10 Aug '11

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

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

10 Aug '11

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

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

10 Aug '11

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

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

10 Aug '11

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

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

10 Aug '11

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

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

10 Aug '11

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

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

09 Aug '11

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

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

09 Aug '11

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

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

09 Aug '11

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

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

09 Aug '11

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

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

09 Aug '11

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

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Securing the fibre
by robert yawe 09 Aug '11

09 Aug '11

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

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

09 Aug '11

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

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Agricultural Engineering and ICT
by aki 09 Aug '11

09 Aug '11

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

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

08 Aug '11

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

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

08 Aug '11

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

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Digital Villages Machakos
by Alice Munyua 08 Aug '11

08 Aug '11

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

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

08 Aug '11

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

08 Aug '11

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

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

08 Aug '11

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

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

05 Aug '11

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

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

05 Aug '11

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

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

05 Aug '11

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

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

04 Aug '11

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

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

03 Aug '11

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

03 Aug '11

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

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

03 Aug '11

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

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

03 Aug '11

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

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

03 Aug '11

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

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

03 Aug '11

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

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

03 Aug '11

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

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

03 Aug '11

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

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e-government conference
by Suhayl Esmailjee 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

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

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

02 Aug '11

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

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

02 Aug '11

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

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

02 Aug '11

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

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

02 Aug '11

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

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

01 Aug '11

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

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

01 Aug '11

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

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

01 Aug '11

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

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

29 Jul '11

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

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

28 Jul '11

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

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

28 Jul '11

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

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

28 Jul '11

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

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

28 Jul '11

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

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Lower tariffs lower speed
by robert yawe 28 Jul '11

28 Jul '11

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

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

28 Jul '11

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

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

27 Jul '11

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

27 Jul '11

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

27 Jul '11

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

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Coverage of migration licence issue by a few media houses unreasonable
by Eng. Wainaina Mungai 27 Jul '11

27 Jul '11

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

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

27 Jul '11

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

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

26 Jul '11

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

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

26 Jul '11

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

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Digital TV signal Distribution row
by aki 26 Jul '11

26 Jul '11

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

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iLabAfrica Presentations
by robert yawe 26 Jul '11

26 Jul '11

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

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

26 Jul '11

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

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

25 Jul '11

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

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

24 Jul '11

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

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

24 Jul '11

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

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

23 Jul '11

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

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

23 Jul '11

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

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

22 Jul '11

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

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

22 Jul '11

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

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Tandaa Grants
by Edith Adera 22 Jul '11

22 Jul '11

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

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2011 IGF draft schedule
by Alice Munyua 21 Jul '11

21 Jul '11

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

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IGF 2011 INVITATION
by David Wambua 21 Jul '11

21 Jul '11

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

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

21 Jul '11

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

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

21 Jul '11

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

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

20 Jul '11

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

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

20 Jul '11

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

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

20 Jul '11

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

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Fibre Optic Cable cuts
by robert yawe 20 Jul '11

20 Jul '11

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

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

20 Jul '11

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

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

20 Jul '11

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

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

20 Jul '11

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

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

20 Jul '11

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

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MPESA mess up
by warigia bowman 19 Jul '11

19 Jul '11

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

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

19 Jul '11

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

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

19 Jul '11

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

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

19 Jul '11

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

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orange email hosting service
by robert yawe 19 Jul '11

19 Jul '11

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

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SMS Delivery
by Odhiambo Washington 18 Jul '11

18 Jul '11

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

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Digital early reading content
by Judy Njogu 18 Jul '11

18 Jul '11

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

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

18 Jul '11

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

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Planning Digital Villages Visit
by warigia bowman 18 Jul '11

18 Jul '11

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

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

18 Jul '11

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

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

15 Jul '11

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

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

15 Jul '11

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

14 Jul '11

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

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Re: [kictanet] Kenya IGF 2011 Mailing list discussion Closure and Draft Report
by Barrack Otieno 14 Jul '11

14 Jul '11

Dear Listers, We have come to the end of this years Kenya IGF Mailing List Discussions. We would like to thank all those who contributed for their enthusiam and zeal. There was good participation from the government, private sector, technical community and civil society. The following topics were discussed over the ten day period our theme being *Internet as a Catalyst for innovation and developement.* * * - *Impact of Mobile Internet* - *Cloud Computing* - *Cyber Security and Privacy* - *Broadband* - *Principles of Internet Policy Making* * * As per the notice sent out earlier the face to face meeting which will feature diverse panelists drawn from the public sector, industry, civil society and technical community in line with the multistakeholder nature of the Internet Governance Forum will be held on 22nd July 2011. It will be preceded by presentation and validation of the online report. Herewith please find the draft report for the mailing list discussions that were held over the ten day period, you may submit your comments before Wednesday 20th July for compilation of the final report. For more information keep checking www.igf.or.ke and www.eaigf.or.ke. Thank you Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Government to Launch Open Data July 8th @KICC
by Paul Kukubo 13 Jul '11

13 Jul '11

*Listers* * * * * *The Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Information of Communications will launch a new Government Open Data Portal on July 8, 2011 at the KICC that will, for the first time, make several large government datasets available to the general public in an easy to search and view format.* The launch will be presided over by HE President Mwai Kibaki . Program commences at 9.30 tomorrow. The web portal will allow citizens and the private sector to search and display national and county level data in graphs and maps and allow for easy comparison and analysis between datasets. **** ** ** For web and software developers, the portal will avail data in useable formats like cvs, Excel and will even include APIs for each dataset.**** ** ** The portal will be one of the first and largest government data portals in sub-Saharan Africa. With this launch, Kenya will become a leader among developing countries in the adoption of open data - a movement that is gathering momentum globally. **** * * *What is open data?***** Public information and searchable information are two different things. Much public data is already available by law but it's often not usable because it is in a format that is not easy to find, use and re-use. Published PDF files do not constitute "open data" and are not helpful to large-scale users.**** ** ** To be open, data must be:**** - easily found through search engines (meta-tagged)**** - available in machine readable formats (CSV, XML, APIs not PDF)**** - accessible by third party tools/applications (interoperable)**** - allow others to use and re-use for non-commercial and commercial use (e.g Creative Commons Licences)**** Open Data not only increases transparency and accountability but also promotes greater efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of public services by allowing users to easily consume and interpret data**** ** ** This is therefore to invite you to the launch. You can register at the door on your arrival. Paul Kukubo Chief Executive Officer, Kenya ICT Board PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers Koinange Street Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 20 2211960 Fax: +254 20 2211962 website: www.ict.go.ke local content project: www.tandaa.co.ke, www.facebook.com/tandaakenya twitter:@tandaaKENYA BPO Project: www. doitinkenya.co.ke Digital Villages Project: www.pasha.co.ke personal contacts _______________ Cell: + 254 717 180001 skype: kukubopaul googletalk: pkukubo personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke personal twitter: @pkukubo ____________________ Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for socio economic enrichment

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Khan; solution to teacher shortage
by robert yawe 13 Jul '11

13 Jul '11

Hi, We need to get this issue out and in the classroom, listen to Khan explain his site and get an appreciation of how we can level the education gap by using technology. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM95HHI4gLk&feature=player_embedded 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] Open Data - Where does it sit?
by robert yawe 13 Jul '11

13 Jul '11

Hi Paul, The government data centre is at tender stage as we think which indicates that we shall not be bringing the data home for at least 3 years. Does't this indicate a failure in the KICT Board that we do not have a data centre of international standards? I noted someone indicate that hosting is being done in the US because there is better hosting facilities a situation that was the responsibility of the board to remedy. Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 ________________________________ From: paul kukubo <paulkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> To: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> Cc: pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Mon, 11 July, 2011 14:04:30 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Open Data - Where does it sit? Robert Right now the website sits on the platform at Socrata, who are hosting the visualization platform. This will be migrated to the government data centre as soon as the hosting resources are in place. Because the data is open, any user can download and deploy the data as they wish, as long as there is reference to the opendata source. may regards. On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 12:01 PM, robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > >C:\>tracert opendata.go.ke > > >Tracing route to opendata.go.ke [216.227.229.160] >over a maximum of 30 hops: > > > 1 <1 ms <1 ms <1 ms 192.168.1.2 > 2 5 ms 4 ms 4 ms 41.139.207.241 > 3 4 ms 9 ms 15 ms 41-139-255-93.safaricombusiness.co.ke [41.139.25 >5.93] > 4 4 ms 4 ms 4 ms 41-139-255-94.safaricombusiness.co.ke [41.139.25 >5.94] > 5 5 ms 5 ms 4 ms 41-139-255-49.safaricombusiness.co.ke [41.139.25 >5.49] > 6 5 ms 4 ms 4 ms 196.201.222.33 > 7 93 ms 93 ms 98 ms if-4-2-2.core1.MLV-Mumbai.as6453.net [209.58.105 >.25] > 8 314 ms 295 ms 294 ms if-8-1-0-0.tcore1.MLV-Mumbai.as6453.net [180.87. >38.17] > 9 297 ms 298 ms 297 ms if-2-2.tcore2.MLV-Mumbai.as6453.net [180.87.38.2 >] > 10 289 ms 289 ms 289 ms if-6-2.tcore1.L78-London.as6453.net [80.231.130. >5] > 11 293 ms 296 ms 300 ms if-7-2.tcore2.NJY-Newark.as6453.net [80.231.130. >54] > 12 298 ms 295 ms 304 ms if-9-0-0-1108.core3.NTO-NewYork.as6453.net [66.1 >98.111.50] > 13 296 ms 288 ms 288 ms cr2-pos-0-8-0-3.nyr.savvis.net [208.173.129.29] > > > 14 351 ms 350 ms 349 ms cr1-pos-0-3-1-1.Seattle.savvis.net >[204.70.200.6 >] > 15 * 387 ms * hr2.se2-pos-9-0-0.se2.savvis.net [208.172.81.222 >] > 16 342 ms 343 ms 342 ms 209.67.77.62 > 17 * * * Request timed out. > 18 * * * Request timed out. > 19 * * * Request timed out. > 20 * * * Request timed out. > 21 * * * Request timed out. > 22 * * * Request timed out. > 23 * * * Request timed out. > 24 * * * Request timed out. > 25 * * * Request timed out. > 26 * * * Request timed out. > 27 * * * Request timed out. > 28 * * * Request timed out. > 29 * * * Request timed out. > 30 * * * Request timed out. > > >Trace complete. Robert Yawe >KAY System Technologies Ltd >Phoenix House, 6th Floor >P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >Kenya > > >Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 > > > > > ________________________________ From: Paul Kukubo <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> >To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >Sent: Thu, 7 July, 2011 18:48:50 >Subject: [kictanet] Government to Launch Open Data July 8th @KICC > > >Listers > > > > >The Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Information of Communications >will launch a new Government Open Data Portal on July 8, 2011 at the KICC that >will, for the first time, make several large government datasets available to >the general public in an easy to search and view format. > > >The launch will be presided over by HE President Mwai Kibaki . > > >Program commences at 9.30 tomorrow. > > >The web portal will allow citizens and the private sector to search and display >national and county level data in graphs and maps and allow for easy comparison >and analysis between datasets. > >For web and software developers, the portal will avail data in useable formats >like cvs, Excel and will even include APIs for each dataset. > >The portal will be one of the first and largest government data portals in >sub-Saharan Africa. With this launch, Kenya will become a leader among >developing countries in the adoption of open data - a movement that is gathering >momentum globally. > >What is open data? >Public information and searchable information are two different things. Much >public data is already available by law but it's often not usable because it is >in a format that is not easy to find, use and re-use. Published PDF files do not >constitute "open data" and are not helpful to large-scale users. > >To be open, data must be: > * easily found through search engines (meta-tagged) > * available in machine readable formats (CSV, XML, APIs not PDF) > * accessible by third party tools/applications (interoperable) > * allow others to use and re-use for non-commercial and commercial use (e.g >Creative Commons Licences) >Open Data not only increases transparency and accountability but also promotes >greater efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of public services by >allowing users to easily consume and interpret data > >This is therefore to invite you to the launch. You can register at the door on >your arrival. > > > >Paul Kukubo >Chief Executive Officer, Kenya ICT Board >PO Box 27150 - 00100 >Nairobi, Kenya > >12th Floor, Teleposta Towers Koinange Street > >Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 20 2211960 >Fax: +254 20 2211962 >website: www.ict.go.ke >local content project: www.tandaa.co.ke, www.facebook.com/tandaakenya >twitter:@tandaaKENYA >BPO Project: www. doitinkenya.co.ke >Digital Villages Project: www.pasha.co.ke > > >personal contacts >_______________ > >Cell: + 254 717 180001 > > >skype: kukubopaul >googletalk: pkukubo >personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke >personal twitter: @pkukubo > > >____________________ >Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub > >Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, through >promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for socio >economic enrichment > > >_______________________________________________ >kictanet mailing list >kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >Unsubscribe or change your options at >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/pkukubo%40ict.go.ke > >The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for >people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. >The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of >the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > >KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online >that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share >knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do >not market your wares or qualifications. > -- Paul Kukubo Chief Executive Officer, Kenya ICT Board PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers Koinange Street Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 20 2211960 Fax: +254 20 2211962 website: www.ict.go.ke local content project: www.tandaa.co.ke, www.facebook.com/tandaakenya twitter:@tandaaKENYA BPO Project: www. doitinkenya.co.ke Digital Villages Project: www.pasha.co.ke personal contacts _______________ Cell: + 254 717 180001 personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke personal twitter: @pkukubo

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Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] Kenya Open Data Initiative
by Dennis Kioko 13 Jul '11

13 Jul '11

I find the idea of a government owned data centre quite tricky,given government's track record in running businesses. Should they be involved past the policy level? On 13 July 2011 09:47, Boniface <mboteb(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I get your point gentle men. I particularly like the idea of having a > government owned data center (Preferably in Konza) to guide the rest of us > who are skeptics. The 'old rich' ok, senior citizens can even setup backup > centers and new centers for cloud computing. I think I will approach one > senior citizen but am still skeptical. > > /Bonz > > > > On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 11:43 AM, Gregory Okoth <gregory.okoth(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Nice thoughts ... but alas!!! not even a Kenyan flag or the national >> colors somewhere to make it have a Kenyan look? :-( >> >> >> On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Michuki Mwangi <michuki.mwangi(a)gmail.com >> > wrote: >> >>> Morning Peter, >>> >>> On 7/12/11 7:36 AM, Peter Karunyu wrote: >>> > I think I get your point now; invest in the infrastructure now instead >>> > of the amazon quick fix. >>> > >>> >>> Spot on. >>> >>> >>> > I thought the govt already had some sort of data center? >>> > >>> >>> Last time i heard the datacenter(s) were under construction. I dont know >>> if they were completed though threads on similar discussion on Kictanet >>> list seem to indicate that they are. >>> >>> Well i hope to see in the near future a tender to build, run and operate >>> a Govt cloud based system. That would be a good start. >>> >>> However, in addition to the Govt DC's we need to see more facilities >>> built. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Michuki. >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> http://orion.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 >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Regards, >> Greg >> -------- >> Life is not a rehearsal, you only live once! >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://orion.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 >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://orion.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 > -- with Regards: blog.denniskioko.com <http://www.denniskioko.com/>

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Examples Open Data in New York
by Paul Kukubo 13 Jul '11

13 Jul '11

Listers Sorry for cross posting. This article appearing on mashable.com online is very interesting in illustrating how open data can be deployed. As Kenya is the first country in Africa to open up it's data, we must seek examples that encourage our entrepreneurs and our policy makers as well. Enjoy.. Local Governments Motivate App Developers With Contests Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 04:42 PM | Sarah Kessler The past two years, New York City has hosted contests for mobile apps that use city data. Now New York State’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is launching a similar contest of its own. A number of cities, including Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, have made their data publicly available. It makes sense: Apps that improve parking situations or make public transportation easier to navigate benefit the city without sucking its resources. But New York City, and now New York State, are some of the first governments to add a contest to the process in order to incentivize developers to make such apps. To be eligible for “MTA App Quest” and its $15,000 in cash prizes, the biggest requirement is that apps need to use at least one of the MTA’s data sets. The MTA first posted databases online for developer use in January 2010, and 40 or so apps have been created using the data. But many of these, like NYC Way [iTunes link], were entries in New York City’s BigApps contest, which borrowed several MTA databases. For its own contest, the MTA has released six new or updated data sets, including one that shows where platforms, elevators, turnstiles and station agent booths are located inside subway stations. Beyond that, the two contests are pretty similar, despite one being run by the city and the other by the state. The MTA has partnered with the same contest platform that NYC did, ChallengePost. In this case, ChallengePost is putting up the prize money for the contest. Usually, it collects money to run crowdsourcing contests for clients like the World Bank and Michelle Obama. ChallengePost CEO Brandon Kessler says that NYC was the first city to use a contest on his platform for an open data app contest. Now that New York State has also caught on to the publicity method, we wouldn’t be surprised if it’s not the last. More About: BigApps, MTA, new york, public transportation Paul Kukubo CEO Kenya ICT Board Kenya ICT Board Facebook:KenyaICTBoard, tweeter: @TANDAAKenya Personal: Tweeter: @pkukubo FB: www.facebook.com/pkukubo -- Paul Kukubo Chief Executive Officer, Kenya ICT Board PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers Koinange Street Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 20 2211960 Fax: +254 20 2211962 website: www.ict.go.ke local content project: www.tandaa.co.ke, www.facebook.com/tandaakenya twitter:@tandaaKENYA BPO Project: www. doitinkenya.co.ke Digital Villages Project: www.pasha.co.ke personal contacts _______________ Cell: + 254 717 180001 skype: kukubopaul googletalk: pkukubo personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke personal twitter: @pkukubo ____________________ Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for socio economic enrichment

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visiting digital villages
by warigia bowman 11 Jul '11

11 Jul '11

Dear Listers I am in Nairobi now. The Permanent Secretary has kindly provided me with a list of safaricom digital villages. I would like to go visit them. I am waiting to get more detailed addresses from the ICT Board so I can schedule visits. I wanted to start with Central and Eastern. If anyone wants to come with, I could hire a safari van if people can pitch in a little gas money. Yours, Rigia

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Finance Policy - Tech Startups
by Phares Kariuki 11 Jul '11

11 Jul '11

Hi, Question, for those who have run tech startups, how do you deal with excessive revenue? Given that tech firms many times operate on high margins, let's, for the sake of example, say you have a product that, with an expense book of roughly 1M (Rent + Salaries), and your monthly revenue is 8 M KES. What do you do with the remaining 7M? Some say invest in product development but even then, you will still have quite an amount of change. What happens to that change? Invested in a bank? Or in some form of Fixed Income Securities (Bonds, T-Bills etc). What's the general practice in .ke? -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 720 406 093 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares | B: http://www.kaboro.com/ |

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Re: [kictanet] Kenya IGF 2011 Mailing List Discussions Day 7 Principles of Internet Policy Making Part 2
by Barrack Otieno 11 Jul '11

11 Jul '11

Thank you Sam Gatere for your insightfull responses, it is unfortunate that majority of us have resorted to complaining through lists or the media when systems go live, for instance, when opendata.go.ke was launched there are those who questioned whether the data is hosted outside the country and why that decision was taken, i am not sure whom to side with in so far as the issue is concerned because the arguments for and against could all be genuine, my only concern is even as the government embarks on such noble projects which are inline with Vision 2030, are there Frameworks (principles) that will ensure that there is more emphasis on the use of local networks for data interchange to minimise dependence on Foreign carriers which might translate to Capital flight? that there is adequate Capacity to host data (especially government data locally...i would be very uncomfortable to host government data outside our borders whether in a cloud or not :-) just hoping that is not the case, how do we promote our ccTLD, najivunia kuwa .ke? , the question is who should take part and what should be their input? the discussion contninues.. On Fri, Jul 8, 2011 at 11:09 AM, Sam Gatere <sam.gatere(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Barrack this is are interesting questions you raise and fairly well > connected to the country's vision 2030 in-terms of communications. > > First I think the Internet is a National Resource and government should be > at the fore in fostering policy making. I say this by virtue of the the fact > that the government has invested heavily in infrastructure development that > will make and is currently making high speed Internet a reality, which in > tern is also helping them achieve better service delivery to the general > public through various initiatives they have already put in place. The > private sector has also participated in this development through > partnerships with government [PPP] or direct investment making them to a > very key stakeholder and the bulk of us the users also have a stake because > we form the market. > > With the Internet becoming more readily available some issues definitely > need some backing through a policy, for example: Child protection, we have > seen how easy it is to access premium rate services via your 3G enabled cell > phone which may provide content that you may not be too comfortable having > your child /children access. Easy Access to websites that may have content > that may not be suitable or online forums where pedophiles may gain access > to young ones. > > Data protection, how safe is our private (digital) information? I need not > delve deeply in this one you can already imagine what damage that would > bring about should such information run in the wrong hands. > > On-line fraud. I'm sure this will be the next frontier for our very > ingenious "MPESA" con's once a real virtual trading environment kicks off > definitely this will be something to contend with. > > As technology progress with numerous innovations in our country it's only a > matter of time when our critical installations will be managed on-line if > there is not policy regarding how this resources would be protected. > > Civil society has a unique role to educate the general public on the need to > have policy that protects them an the resource (Internet) for the benefit of > all players. > > Keeping in mind that the Internet never forgets it's important to train all > those who have access to the Internet to be very careful what the post > on-line or on their social media portals as this information may either > incorrectly represent you or be used against you. > > SammyG > > On Thu, Jul 7, 2011 at 8:31 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > wrote: >> >> Dear Listers, >> >> >> • Is there a rationale for principles on Internet Policy making, >> how >> should we be involved as a nation? >> • Which roles should the government, civil Society and private >> Sector >> play in developing Internet Policies? >> >> Feel free to continue contributing to previous threads, the floor is open. >> >> -- >> Barrack O. Otieno >> >> ICANN accredited registrar >> +254721325277 >> +254-20-2498789 >> Skype: barrack.otieno >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/sam.gatere%40gmail.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > > -- Barrack O. Otieno Afriregister Ltd (Kenya) www.afriregister.bi, www.afriregister.com ICANN accredited registrar +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno

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INVITATION TO 2011 KENYA IGF
by David Wambua 11 Jul '11

11 Jul '11

Dear Listers, The Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC), the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) and other participating organisations wish to invite you to the 2011 Kenya IGF to be held at the Panafric hotel in Nairobi on Friday 22nd, July 2010 from 7.00 am to 1:00 pm. The 2011 Kenya IGF is a follow up to the 2010 national IGF and the regional East Africa Internet Governance Forum 2010. The national and the regional forums aim at creating awareness,instituting a consensus building process to develop a common understanding of local IG issues as well as building capacity to enable meaningful participation in global Internet policy, governance and development processes and initiatives. The Kenya IGF will therefore provide Kenyan Internet stakeholders with an opportunity to increase their understanding of Internet governance issues and the links with socio-economic, political and cultural development and strengthen the internet governance community of practice evolving in the East Africa region. As Kenya will be hosting the 2011 global United Nations Internet Governance Forum (UN-IGF) the Kenya and EA forums will support the goals of the UN-IGF and the continued evolution of the open, multi-stakeholder internet. The outcomes of the K-IGF will be submitted and presented at the 2011 East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EA-IGF 2011) to be held in Kigali, Rwanda in August and subsequently to the global Internet Governance Forum (IGF) meeting to be held in Nairobi ,Kenya, from 27-30 September 2011. On behalf of all participating organizations, it is our pleasure to invite you to the Kenya IGF. More information can be found on the National IGF website http://www.eaigf.or.ke/nigfs/kigf.html For planning purposes, kindly send an email to kenya(a)eaigf.or.ke confirming your attendance. Regards, ............................. David I. Wambua dot KE for Every Name in Kenya! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by KeNIC MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. Kenya Network Information Center (KENIC)

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