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Kenya Budget Brief
by alice wanjira 18 Jun '08

18 Jun '08

Dear all Attached budget brief prepared by Githongo and Company ( Acountants and Auditors) for * *

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Re: [kictanet] ICT Master Plan debate
by Owino Magana 18 Jun '08

18 Jun '08

We are making headway! The case for better coordinated implementation strikes me as strong. I propose that in addition to making the masterplan readily available, PS Ndemo, seize the moment n lead a stakeholder review and finalization of the national masterplan. Given the experience of finalizing the National ICT policy in 2005 & the e-Gov Strategy in 2004 we, the ICT stakeholders, are clearly equal to the task. To provide focus, I further propose that the said masterplan review be guided by and aligned to the recently launched 1st Mid Term Plan of Vision 2030, to enable it support our overarching Vision 2030 dream Certainly there is no shortage of human capital with requisite experience and expertise in delivering on similar assignments for Kenya and other countries. Let's harness it! O - M Sent from my iPhone On Jun 17, 2008, at 9:23 PM, "Joshua Goldstein" <joshgoldstein(a)google.com> wrote: I would definitely like to see this as well. On Tue, Jun 17, 2008 at 10:55 AM, Wainaina Mungai <wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org> wrote: >From submissions so far; 1. There is a draft Master plan with a summary in circulation. 2. There is a general feeling that ICT projects are being implemented in a disjointed manner. 3. The Ministry of Info&Comm. under Dr. Ndemo's leadership, has made commendable progress in the ICT arena. 4. Alot of work remains to be done, including the finalisation of a comprehensive Master Plan through a consultative process and honest positions by all stakeholders. 5. The failure of Parliament to pass ICT-related Bills should be a concern for all stakeholders (esp. the Media who had complaints about the cross-ownership clause) and not an opportunity to shoot the messenger. 6. We have come a long way from the days of fighting (with policymakers/govt) for an National ICT Policy and must now shift gears to a complemetary approach. That is the respectful way to go about this debate as alluded to by Lucy. 7. Now, could the Ministry/PS kindly circulate electronic versions of draft documents for a more informed discussion on this list? That should put some flesh on this skeleton we have so far overworked. Good day, Wainaina -- Made in Kenya Network P. O. Box 72031 - 00200 Nairobi. Kenya Tel: +254-20-3590451 Cel: +254-722-811171 Cel: +254-735-370840 www.madeinkenya.org www.bungesms.com www.pamonet.org _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: joshgoldstein(a)google.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/joshgoldstein%40google… -- Josh Goldstein Research Intern Office of the Head of Global Public Policy Google, Inc. +1.650.214.3493 _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: omaganake(a)yahoo.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/omaganake%40yahoo.com

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Kenya govt to subsidize domain names, free spectrum
by Rebecca Wanjiku 18 Jun '08

18 Jun '08

http://www.computerworld.co.ke/articles/2008/06/17/kenya-hosts-euafrinic-tr… Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/

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Re: [kictanet] [NewVisionKenya] Re: Voiceless 'Knowledge Workers'
by Lucy Kimani 17 Jun '08

17 Jun '08

Bw Ngotwa:   I think it would help if we listened to each other instead of talking past each other.  I believe bw Ndemo already clarified that there is a Master Plan and in fact a summary is in circulation as confirmed by Monica, and dissemination to the wider public will be done in the next couple of weeks.   Why dont we wait until we all have a copy of the Master Plan, study it and then give constructive feedback.   I personally attended some expos, workshops and seminars while I was in Kenya so the ICT conversation has been going on for a while, and I think this is where the problem is, the wrong assumptions are being made, and I think I see where this is getting personal, when people begin to rubbish other's hard work, then you cant blame them if they go on the offensive!  Lets respect each other's efforts, and if one has constructive feedback/ideas just present them as such, and leave out the innuendos etc.   Nobody has a monopoly on ideas, and Kenya will be better off if all stakeholders are working together towards the same goal.   LK --- On Tue, 6/17/08, ngotwa <ngotwa(a)yahoo.com> wrote: From: ngotwa <ngotwa(a)yahoo.com> Subject: [NewVisionKenya] Re: [kictanet] Voiceless 'Knowledge Workers' To: NewVisionKenya(a)yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 10:07 AM --- In NewVisionKenya@ yahoogroups. com, Shem Ochuodho <shemochuodho@ ...> wrote: I have been following the interesting debate on the issue of the way ICT is being planned and implemented in Kenya. I think what Shem was trying to point out was that there are several commendable projects going on within the country but appear not to be clear on how they tie up on the whole plan/Master plan. He also inquired on whether a comprehensive Consultative process has been carried out between and among the ICT Professionals and Stakeholders. I think Shem strongly believed that not enough consultations have been done especially on the whole issue of Vision 2030in order for the Citizens to fully own the Vision and the attendant activities. Initially the debate was healthy between Lucy and Shem but degenerated almost into personal attacks.The PS was trying to clear some of the issues but I think because of the mode of communication he ended up not shedding enough light. Whereas he talked of the existence of the Country's ICT master plan, he did not explain to what extent the projects cover the preparedness for the Vision 2030 or the Master Plan. What we are aware is that even before the Vision 2030 was launched, there were several ICT projects going on and what I personally expected from the debate was to point out the mileage we have so far gone and the gaps remaining in meeting the demands of 2030 and probably the Strategies required in order to fill those gaps. I was privileged last year to have taken part in the preparation of the e-Transactions Bill as driven by the e-Gov Secretariat, but my impression was that the Ministry of Information was not keen on the issue and instead was driving another combined Bill-Kenya Communications Act which was rejected by the 9th Parliament. What this points out is a disharmony within Government institutions. And that is why when Shem talks about enough Consultation and Master Plan it is to ensure a smooth implementation in which every arm of Government knows its role on every aspect of the implementation. As of now, despite what the PS is saying it is obvious that the whole process of ICT Projects Implementation appears haphazard with several groups involved and appear uncoordinated. This is my sincere observation and probably we should avoid going personal on these pubic issues/debates. Rogers Ngotwa > Bw PS, > &nbsp; > To reduce the discussion to the level of pointing fingers would not be of any help. I would rather we focus on the principle, rather than individualize it. Of course many examples abound - not just in ICT. However, I truly don't see of what&nbsp;value it would be to name names. > &nbsp; > As for the plan, if you are working on one, that's commendable as&nbsp;I believe it is the way to go. > &nbsp; > Best rgrds, > Shem > > --- On Mon, 6/16/08, bitange@... bitange@... wrote: > > From: bitange@... bitange@... > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Voiceless 'Knowledge Workers' > To: shemochuodho@ ... > Cc: "New Vision List" newvisionkenya@ yahoogroups. com, "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" kictanet@... > Date: Monday, June 16, 2008, 5:16 PM > > Brother, > It seems that you have been a way for too long. We have worked well in this > industry. If there are specific cases where you had to know someone, please > let us know. Blanket condemnation will not build this country. > > Ndemo > > Sent from my BlackBerry® > __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (2) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar MARKETPLACE Blockbuster is giving away a FREE trial of - Blockbuster Total Access. Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity  1 New MembersVisit Your Group Yahoo! News Kevin Sites Get coverage of world crises. Yahoo! Groups Familyographer Zone Join a group and share your pictures. 10 Day Club on Yahoo! Groups Share the benefits of a high fiber diet. . __,_._,___

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Re: [kictanet] BarCamp '08 - this Saturday 21 June 2008
by Riyaz Bachani 17 Jun '08

17 Jun '08

James, The signup was only for the free sponsored t-shirts (we'd sent an earlier announcement to the list last week). Feel free to still attend - this is a very open forum/conference. Entry is still open. Hi Barcamp, You are bringing the announcement really late after you have closed the period through which you can register.Is there a way one can be included?I would love to attend the Barcamp.Any help on these will be appreciated. Reagrds, James Muendo.

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Re: [kictanet] BarCamp '08 - this Saturday 21 June 2008
by James Muendo 17 Jun '08

17 Jun '08

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. BarCamp '08 - this Saturday 21 June 2008 (Riyaz Bachani) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:33:37 +0300 > From: Riyaz Bachani <riyaz(a)wananchi.com> > Subject: [kictanet] BarCamp '08 - this Saturday 21 June 2008 > To: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Message-ID: <22EEA1D5-A0E8-4ECD-9534-DFC7431D563D(a)wananchi.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed > > When: Saturday, June 21 > Time: 10am - 5pm (of course, this goes later, and I would stick > around for any evening fun and conversation...) > Where: Jacaranda Hotel > > [UPDATE: venue was officially changed to the Jacaranda Hotel in > Westlands, sorry for any confusion. We will NOT be meeting at the 680 > any longer.] This is thanks to kind sponsorship by Google. > > Barcamp Nairobi '08 is an unconference made up of of technical > professionals, Internet enthusiasts, bloggers, designers and other > clever people in the Nairobi area who wish to share and learn in an > open environment. This is all very informal. > > Attendees don't just watch a set list of speakers. They give their > own talks. Podcasting. Web standards. Microformats. Gum stick > computers. Physical security. Robotics. Evolutionary algorithms. It > can be anything. This event is not just for stuffy developer types - > one of the best barcamp presentations ever given was about sandwiches. > > BARCAMP IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT > > It's all FREE thanks to ... > > Sponsors > - Ushahidi.com - the first global crowdsourcing platform for crisis. > Made in Kenya ! These guys are going places having just won the > NetSquared Challenge. > - Google > - StrategicLee > - Wananchi > - BugLabs - kit to hack on > - O'Reilly - schwag > - Yahoo - schwag > > More details on the wiki > http://barcamp.pbwiki.com/BarcampNairobi08 > > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > End of kictanet Digest, Vol 13, Issue 31 > **************************************** > > Hi Barcamp, You are bringing the announcement really late after you have closed the period through which you can register.Is there a way one can be included?I would love to attend the Barcamp.Any help on these will be appreciated. Reagrds, James Muendo.

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BarCamp '08 - this Saturday 21 June 2008
by Riyaz Bachani 17 Jun '08

17 Jun '08

When: Saturday, June 21 Time: 10am - 5pm (of course, this goes later, and I would stick around for any evening fun and conversation...) Where: Jacaranda Hotel [UPDATE: venue was officially changed to the Jacaranda Hotel in Westlands, sorry for any confusion. We will NOT be meeting at the 680 any longer.] This is thanks to kind sponsorship by Google. Barcamp Nairobi '08 is an unconference made up of of technical professionals, Internet enthusiasts, bloggers, designers and other clever people in the Nairobi area who wish to share and learn in an open environment. This is all very informal. Attendees don't just watch a set list of speakers. They give their own talks. Podcasting. Web standards. Microformats. Gum stick computers. Physical security. Robotics. Evolutionary algorithms. It can be anything. This event is not just for stuffy developer types - one of the best barcamp presentations ever given was about sandwiches. BARCAMP IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT It's all FREE thanks to ... Sponsors - Ushahidi.com - the first global crowdsourcing platform for crisis. Made in Kenya ! These guys are going places having just won the NetSquared Challenge. - Google - StrategicLee - Wananchi - BugLabs - kit to hack on - O'Reilly - schwag - Yahoo - schwag More details on the wiki http://barcamp.pbwiki.com/BarcampNairobi08

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Re: [kictanet] Voiceless 'Knowledge Workers'
by bitange＠jambo.co.ke 17 Jun '08

17 Jun '08

Asante, Brother Shem insinuated in his contribution. Ndemo. ------Original Message------ From: Monica Kerretts-Makau To: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke To: kictanet-bounces+bitange=jambo.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Cc: New Vision List Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Sent: Jun 16, 2008 6:14 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Voiceless 'Knowledge Workers' Mr. Ndemo, Great, I do have the summary version and its good, but am sure you are not referring to my posting, but, if so, there was no insinuation simply a matter of statement to the entire discussions that had been going on- kindly refer to the entire discussion flow on the topic. Cheers Monica On 17/6/08 12:09 AM, "bitange(a)jambo.co.ke" <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> wrote: > Ms. Kerrets_ Makau, > Our draft master plan is ready. Most of you have a summary version which we > have used so effectively. We should get it to stakeholders in the next few > weeks. It is not correct to insintuate that we are working without a plan. > > Ndemo. > Sent from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: Monica Kerretts-Makau <mkmakau(a)yahoo.co.uk> > > Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:06:07 > To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> > Cc: New Vision List<newvisionkenya(a)yahoogroups.com>; KICTAnet ICT Policy > Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Voiceless 'Knowledge Workers' > > >_______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke > .............................. ³As we look ahead into the future, Leaders will be those who empower others² Bill Gates E-environment cost saving: Please print this email and or any attachment only if you have to. ---------------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. --------------------------------------------- "easy access to the world" Sent from my BlackBerry®

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East Africa gets action plan for Sub-Regional NEPAD Secretariat
by Lucy Kimani 17 Jun '08

17 Jun '08

  East Africa gets action plan for Sub-Regional NEPAD Secretariat * By Ronnie Ojwang. research officer, NEPAD Kenya Secretariat Representatives from Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) attended a Sub-Regional Expert Group workshop in Mombasa, Kenya, on 28-29 April 2008 convened by the NEPAD Kenya Secretariat. The objective of the meeting was to define the procedures for establishing and running the NEPAD Eastern Africa Sub-Regional Secretariat. The meeting was led by consultant John Rocha, a senior project manager with the NEPAD Business Foundation in South Africa, who took the participants through the process of developing an action plan for the NEPAD Eastern Africa Coordinating Secretariat. At the end of the two-day workshop, a draft action plan was developed for the next three years and is currently being fine-tuned by the stakeholders who participated in the workshop. The Mombasa workshop had its origins back in 2003 when the Heads of State and Government Summit in Kampala, Uganda, laid down the need to establish a regional NEPAD coordination mechanism that would work in conjunction with the NEPAD Steering Committee and the Heads of State and Government Implementation Committee (HSGIC). In view of the multiple memberships of countries in the Regional Economic Communities, the Heads of State recommended that as an interim measure Kenya be the regional coordinator of NEPAD activities in Eastern Africa. The NEPAD Kenya Secretariat was given the mandate to perform the following duties: Convening regular meetings of NEPAD Eastern Africa representatives to harmonise NEPAD programmes in Eastern African countries; Facilitating frequent sharing of information and experiences among the participating countries; Organising regional forums to bring together stakeholders around the various NEPAD themes; Coordinating activities with the NEPAD Secretariat in South Africa. Accelerating NEPAD flagship projects NEPAD Kenya, with support from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Eastern Africa Sub-Regional Office, hosted an experts meeting on 27-29 November 2006 in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together representatives from NEPAD/APRM national focal points, national infrastructure specialists, Regional Economic Communities and key partners, UNECA and the African Development Bank (AfDB). The main objective of the Nairobi meeting was to provide an interactive forum for discussion and exchange of ideas on how to accelerate and fast-track the implementation of NEPAD flagship projects in the sub-region. The other specific objective was to look at the mechanism for renewing the mandate given to the NEPAD Kenya Secretariat to synchronise and coordinate the implementation of NEPAD programmes and projects in the Eastern Africa Sub-Region. The following key issues were discussed: Definition of a medium-term strategy for moving forward the NEPAD agenda in the Eastern Africa Region, Modalities for an appropriate and effective operational structure for the NEPAD Eastern Africa Office that would cater for the 15 countries in the region, Discussions of issues of resource mobilisation for both project implementation and effective operationalisation of the NEPAD Eastern Africa Coordinating Office. The experts group meeting also considered the various relationships and roles between national governments, RECs and the NEPAD Regional Coordinating Office, in adopting a number of crucial resolutions to mainstream the member states in the management and coordination of the NEPAD Eastern Africa Regional Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Sub-regional experts workshop in Mombasa Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda were the three countries given the assignment by the previous Nairobi meeting in 2006 to develop the background and requirements for the establishment of the NEPAD Eastern Africa Secretariat. The NEPAD Kenya Secretariat therefore convened a meeting of the representatives from these three countries, together with the Rwanda Ambassador to Kenya, and representatives from the Regional Economic Communities on 28-29 April 2008 in Mombasa. This meeting was scheduled to take place earlier, but due to the APRM Kenya Needs Assessment process and the post-election crisis that gripped Kenya, the meeting had to be postponed. Kenya APRM goes to the people for their input * By Ronnie Ojwang. research officer, NEPAD Kenya Secretariat The NEPAD Kenya Secretariat has carried out an African Peer Review Mechanism rapid diagnostic assessment ahead of its 2nd annual country progress report that is to be presented at the APR Forum during the 11th African Union Summit in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, on 24 June - 1 July 2008. Breaking from the tradition of holding country-wide provincial forums, the Kenya Secretariat used focus group discussions in various districts around the country. Forty participants were interviewed from each district with each group consisting of men and women of various age groups, including the elderly and young people. The aim was to draw divergent views on a range of issues. The participants came from various interest groups in society -- faith-based organisations, local opinion leaders, provincial administration, private sector, youth and women's groups and civil society. Discussions were centred on critical issues identified in the country review report of May 2006 and which were seen as needing urgent attention by the Government. Those issues included: Managing diversity in nation building; Implementation gaps; Poverty and wealth distribution; Land; Corruption; Constitutional reforms; Gender inequality; Youth unemployment; and Transformative leadership. In the process of undertaking the APRM rapid diagnostic assessment in the districts, the main aim was to create an approach where the people recommended measures which the Government could employ as possible and realistic interventions on these issues. The whole participatory approach in influencing the governance and public policy process was critical during the assessment.  

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Official Lauch - KENIC IPv6 Workshop and Africa 6Deploy chapter
by Vincent Ngundi 16 Jun '08

16 Jun '08

Dear ICT Actors, Please note that the KENIC IPv6 workshop is scheduled to start on Tuesday the 17th of June 2008 at the Sarova Panafric hotel. The workshop will run until the 20th of June 2008. The honorable Minister for Information and Communications is expected to officially launch both the IPv6 workshop and Africa's chapter of the 6Deploy project. The official launch is scheduled to take place at the Sarova Panafric hotel on Tuesday the 17th of June 2008 at 9:00am. Kindly consider this our formal invitation to you to attend this all important event. As an ICT actor, your presence is of utmost value and importance. About the 6Deploy Project The 6Deploy project is a global initiative funded by the European Union to support initiatives that promote the awareness and deployment of IPv6, the Next Generation Internet. Kenya, arising from its vibrant Internet and ICT community, has been honored by Africa's Internet community by being selected as the venue for launching the Next Generation Internet in Africa, through the formal launch of the Africa chapter of the global 6Deploy project Kind Regards, ----------- Vincent Ngundi Administrative Manager KENIC - The Kenya Network Information Center http://www.kenic.or.ke vincent(a)kenic.or.ke [T] +254 20 4450057/8 [C] +254 20 2398036 [M] +254 733 790073 [F] +254 20 4450087 "dot KE for Every Name in Kenya!"

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