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Fw: Globe & Mail Africa Special
by Matunda Nyanchama 11 May '10

11 May '10

A Canadian newpaper, Globe & Mail, looks at Africa's potential ahead of the upcoming G8 Summit in Canada. Enjoy! ________________________________ From: "Louis March" <kingtut(a)sympatico.ca> Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 23:06:38 -0400 To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;><Invalid address> Subject: Globe & Mail Africa Special Hello ACHA members and supporters, The Globe and Mail newspaper ran a special issue on Africa today, Monday, May 10th. It features a wide and diverse series of articles about the continent....its problems, opportunities, possibilities, future outlook, amongst many other perspectives. I tried collecting copies along my travels today and there was not much left in the stores. Fortunately, you can view the special issue on internet at the following link. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/g8-g20/africa/ I understand that the G&M will continue to feature articles on Africa, up to the G8/G20 meetings in Toronto in late June. Keep an eye out for these articles. One ACHA parent and supporter took a look and described today's G&M issue as being very 'comprehensive'. A professor from the University of Toronto told me that 'until Africans in the diaspora realize that Africa is their true homeland and then commit to significant investment and emigration....Africa will continue to be held ransom by post-colonial wickedness, capitalistic exploitation and human suffering'. Fighting words that carry plenty clout and insight. Anyways.....try and get a copy of todays Globe and Mail and if not possible....feast on the many articles and perspectives, available in this link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/g8-g20/africa/ 'However far a stream flows, it never forgets its source' ---- Drumbeats of Black Africa - A Collection of African Proverbs Respectfully, Louis March ACHA - Communications www.achaonline.org

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THE KENYA COMMUNICATIONS (RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND FREQUENCY SPECTRUM) REGULATIONS, 2009
by muriuki mureithi 11 May '10

11 May '10

Listers Who would know and confirm if the above regulations were gazetted and how I can get a pdf copy Kind regards Muriuki Mureithi ---------------------------------- Summit Strategies Ltd

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Stop the bus, initiate youth Centres
by robert yawe 10 May '10

10 May '10

Hi, It is interesting how the government can hoodwink us, I thanked the minister of education on the issue of the ICT buses now I see that the project has been baptised to Youth Centres that are supposed to incorporate a cyber with 15 computers, a VST centre, leisure centre and indoor games all at the staggering cost of 17 million each. It is claimed that the initiative is a joint effort between the ministry of youth affairs and the CDF, as of the reporting the ministry had already set up 5 centres in Central Province. You definitely cannot control a government, it does what it wants when it wants, I hope some of this issues have been covered in the new constitution. 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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Call for Proposals: Commissioned Papers on ICTs, Climate Change and Development
by alice＠apc.org 08 May '10

08 May '10

** Please forward to relevant colleagues ** This is a call for proposals for the writing of commissioned papers on the topic of ICTs, climate change and development. Proposals should be sent by 25 May 2010. BACKGROUND Recognising both the growing impact of climate change in developing countries and the growing role of ICTs, Canada's International Development Research Centre is funding a two-year project on ICTs, climate change and development (see www.niccd.org) The project is co-ordinated by the University of Manchester's Centre for Development Informatics. As part of the project, six thematic papers will be commissioned and written during 2010 on various aspects of this topic. The papers should be 6,000-10,000 words in length, in English, and aimed at a "reflective practitioner" audience by summarising current evidence and then producing best practice strategic recommendations. We are looking for "generic" papers that draw evidence from, and relate to, all developing countries; rather than individual region, country or project case write-ups. Primary research is not expected. The papers should build on the Scoping Study produced recently as part of the project - http://www.niccd.org/resources.htm - which reviews current literature on ICTs, climate change and development (ICCD). Section 4 of this document identifies six ICCD thematic areas - mitigation, monitoring, adaptation, strategy, disaster management/response, and ICT impacts and issues. We would be happy to receive proposals against these thematic areas but we are also happy to receive proposals suggesting alternative ICCD themes and alternative ways of conceptualising the field. PROCESS / TIMESCALE We require proposals to be sent electronically by 25 May 2010, and aim to confirm accepted proposals by mid-June. First drafts of the papers will be due by the end of September 2010. Final drafts will be due by the end of November. One author per paper will be invited (and funded) to attend a discussion and presentation workshop on ICCD to be held in London in mid-December. The finalised copy of the paper will be made available online and disseminated via the project network. It is also our intention to publish the papers as part of a book to be produced at the end of the project in 2011, and to produce a strategy brief summarising the paper. PAYMENT Authors will be contracted by the University of Manchester to produce a draft version of the thematic paper, followed by a finalised version that acceptably meets quality requirements following draft review comments. We will also seek authors' input to revision for the proposed book and to summarisation for strategy brief production. A payment of £1,200 will be made on acceptance of the draft paper, and a further payment of £2,400 on acceptance of the finalised paper. PROPOSAL Proposals should be sent to: niccd.project(a)googlemail.com by 25 May 2010. They should consist of the following: a) Title of proposed paper, and author(s) b) Outline structure of paper including section and sub-section headings c) 300-500 word executive summary of paper's rationale, focus and content d) Two-page CV for each proposed author focusing particularly on past publication and contract research experience in ICCD or related areas You are welcome to contact us in advance of the deadline if you have any queries. This call can be found at: http://www.niccd.org/themecall.htm Richard Heeks & Angelica Ospina Climate Change, Innovation and ICTs Research Project

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Fwd: *Meeting Reminder* Skunkworks Meeting, 11th May, 2010, Paul Kukubo, Talking Business in IT
by Phares Kariuki 08 May '10

08 May '10

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Phares Kariuki <pkariuki(a)gmail.com> Date: Sat, May 8, 2010 at 11:10 AM Subject: *Meeting Reminder* Skunkworks Meeting, 11th May, 2010, Paul Kukubo, Talking Business in IT To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Hi, A reminder, Paul Kukubo, the CEO of the Kenya ICT Board, will be the main speaker at the Skunkworks meeting on Tuesday the 11th of May 2010. Entrance as always is free, meeting starts at 6pm, Teleposta Tower's 4th Floor. MMU. Thanks to Paul Kukubo for availing the time to speak to us and to the Multimedia University, who, as always, have been more than gracious hosts. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares | -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Re: {Disarmed} Re: CCK vs Safaricom?- and now Safcom vs the Rest?
by Solomon Mburu Kamau 08 May '10

08 May '10

This is great Angela. I really need to know why the 'big boy' is suddenly crying foul. On 06/05/2010, Carole K <mhariricarole(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Thank you Angela, you are a star! The rest of us can now be informed about > this new "unfair" regulation. > > CK > > On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 7:51 PM, Angela Nganga- Mumo < > anganga(a)orange-tkl.co.ke> wrote: > >> Dear All, >> >> Please find a PDF copy of the regulations. >> >> Regards, >> >> logo2 >> >> >> >> Angela Ng'ang'a - Mumo >> >> Head of Corporate Communications >> >> Landline: + 254 20 3232011 >> >> Orange Fixed Plus : +254 20 2454233 >> >> Orange Mobile: +254 772 548 066 >> >> Email : anganga(a)orange-tkl.co.ke >> >> cid:image003.jpg@01C9FEEE.6AAFAFA0 >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: ke-internetusers-bounces(a)bdix.net >> [mailto:ke-internetusers-bounces@bdix.net] On Behalf Of >> bitange(a)jambo.co.ke >> Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 7:41 PM >> To: Andrea Bohnstedt >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions; ke-users >> Subject: [ke-internetusers] Re: {Disarmed} Re: [kictanet] CCK vs >> Safaricom?- and now Safcom vs the Rest? >> >> Will send it tomorrow. >> >> >> Ndemo. >> >> >> > I'd like to see the text, too. Dr Ndemo, could you or one of your >> > colleagues >> > email round a pdf with the regulations, please? Easier and a bit nicer >> on >> > the environment than all of us running downtown to buy paper copies. >> > >> > Thanks, Andrea >> > >> > On 4 May 2010 09:32, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >> > >> >> the drama continues, >> >> >> >> in a louder paid-up advert in today's press Yu, Orange and Zain >> support >> >> the >> >> CCK regulations and dispute yesterday's Safcom's complaint. All >> these >> >> without the public (or is it me?) not having copies of what they are >> >> arguing >> >> about! >> >> >> >> Someone told me the copies of this regulations are available at the >> >> Government Printers at a small fee. Halloo? Assuming I leave in >> >> Lokichoggio, Should i spend two days on the road to come and pickup >> some >> >> hard-copy regulations that should be downloadable? >> >> >> >> Sergon, can you help me, where does this leave you with your >> eGovernment >> >> stories? >> >> >> >> walu. >> >> >> >> --- On *Mon, 5/3/10, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com>* wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> From: Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] CCK vs Safaricom? >> >> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> >> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> >> Date: Monday, May 3, 2010, 10:55 AM >> >> >> >> Just seen a loud complaint from Safcom in today's Daily Nation. They >> >> quoted four regulations that have been gazetted and I have searched >> >> www.cck.go.ke to get a mouse on them but failed. >> >> >> >> Anybody with e-copies on these regulations or specific url can plse >> >> update. >> >> >> >> walu. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -----Inline Attachment Follows----- >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> kictanet mailing list >> >> >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<http://mc/compose?to=kictanet@lists.kictan >> et.or.ke> >> >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> >> >> This message was sent to: >> >> jwalu(a)yahoo.com<http://mc/compose?to=jwalu@yahoo.com> >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> >> >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> kictanet mailing list >> >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> >> >> This message was sent to: andrea.bohnstedt(a)ratio-magazine.com >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> >> >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/andrea.bohnstedt%40 >> ratio-magazine.com<http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/andrea.bohnstedt%40%0A…> >> >> >> >> >> > >> > >> > -- >> > Andrea Bohnstedt >> > Publisher >> > +254 720 960 322 >> > www.ratio-magazine.com >> > >> > ---------------------------------------------- >> > 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 >> > >> > 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 >> > >> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------- >> 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 >> >> >> ##################################################################################### >> Scanned by MailMarshal - Marshal's comprehensive email content security >> solution. >> Download a free evaluation of MailMarshal at www.marshal.com >> >> ##################################################################################### >> >> _______________________________________________ >> ke-internetusers mailing list >> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >> >> > -- Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau P.O. Box 19343 - 00202 Nairobi Cell: (+254-0) 735 431041 Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all the same way to the side of a hill! AND It is better to die in dignity than in the ignomity of ambiguous generosity! http://smiley2.wordpress.com http://mburu.sikika.co.ke

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Re: [kictanet] Call for opinions - CCK vs Safaricom
by emmanuel.khisa＠kadet.co.ke 07 May '10

07 May '10

Wow...Thanks Andrea, goes a long way to show just how defeatist the press releases by the "miserable trio" are. Again...thanks to technology we can dig through the past to inform the future...Quite amusing. Rgds, EK > -------Original Message------- > From: Andrea Bohnstedt <andrea.bohnstedt(a)ratio-magazine.com> > To: emmanuel.khisa(a)kadet.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Call for opinions - CCK vs Safaricom > Sent: May 07 '10 14:57 > > Amusing little factoid: > > In 2004, when Celtel acquired Kencell: > 'Kencell, with about 1.2 million subscribers, has recently lost market > share to rival Safaricom, a joint venture of Kenya's state-owned Telkom > Kenya and Britain's Vodafone. Safaricom's subscribers have grown to > 1.8 million, increasing its share to 60% from about 50%. > > So Celtel/Zain managed to work their way down from 50% to 14% or so over > the past six years. Must have been quite a slippery playing field. > > ([LINK: > http://www.regulateonline.org/2003/intelecon/2004/May/A-Kenya-040525.htm] > http://www.regulateonline.org/2003/intelecon/2004/May/A-Kenya-040525.htm) > > > On 7 May 2010 17:38, Walubengo J <[LINK: mailto:jwalu@yahoo.com] > jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > > MM, > > this Kwame guy is an interesting read!. One amusing message I picked says > that the regulator should be protecting consumers - not competitors ;-) > > ..and from the "streets" some analyst said that Safcom may have exploited > its dominance position; but that was in the beginning (ref: interconnection > tariff wars with Kencell 6-8yrs ago). Currently, it will be a tall order to > get evidence of the yet to be defined "exploiting" dominance postion" > > walu. > > --- On FRI, 5/7/10, MURIUKI MUREITHI _<[LINK: > MAILTO:MUREITHI@SUMMITSTRATEGIES.CO.KE] > MUREITHI(a)SUMMITSTRATEGIES.CO.KE>_ wrote: > > From: muriuki mureithi <[LINK: mailto:mureithi@summitstrategies.co.ke] > mureithi(a)summitstrategies.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] {HIJACK} Call for opinions - CCK > vs Safaricom > To: [LINK: mailto:jwalu@yahoo.com] jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Cc: "'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions'" <[LINK: > mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke] kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, > "'ke-users'" <[LINK: mailto:ke-internetusers@bdix.net] > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> > Date: Friday, May 7, 2010, 3:32 PM > > > Kui > > For� a local context � from an economic perspective , read the attached > > > Regards > > Muriuki Mureithi > > � > > > FROM: kictanet-bounces+mureithi=[LINK: http://summitstrategies.co.ke] > summitstrategies.co.ke@[LINK: http://lists.kictanet.or.ke] > lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:[LINK: mailto:kictanet-bounces%2Bmureithi] > kictanet-bounces+mureithi=[LINK: http://summitstrategies.co.ke] > summitstrategies.co.ke@[LINK: http://lists.kictanet.or.ke] > lists.kictanet.or.ke] ON BEHALF OF John Kariuki > SENT: 07 May 2010 08:09 > TO: [LINK: mailto:mureithi@summitstrategies.co.ke] > mureithi(a)summitstrategies.co.ke > CC: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions; ke-users > SUBJECT: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] {HIJACK} Call for opinions - > CCK vs Safaricom > > � > > > Kui, > > For some background information� on Competition, Dominance,etc you could > check on the following information resources which should be available > on-line: > > 1.Oftel, January 2000- The application of the Competition Act in > Telecommunications Sector. > > 2. INTUG - Anti-Competitive Conduct and Competition Policy in > Telecommunications,ITU,Geneva 22 Nov.2002 > > [LINK: http://3.EU] 3.EU Directive 2002/19/EC 0f 7/3/2002 (Access > Directive) > > 4. European Court of Justice in " United Brands v. Commission(1978) ECR. > 207 > > 5.Telecommunication Regulation Handbook(Module 5 - Competition Policy) by > INFODEV, > > > Good� Luck, > > John Kariuki > > --- On THU, 6/5/10, MARIE-ANNE KINYANJUI _<[LINK: > MAILTO:MKINYANJUI@NATION.CO.KE] MKINYANJUI(a)NATION.CO.KE>_ wrote: > > > From: Marie-Anne Kinyanjui <[LINK: mailto:mkinyanjui@nation.co.ke] > mkinyanjui(a)nation.co.ke> > Subject: [ke-internetusers] {HIJACK} Call for opinions - CCK vs Safaricom > To: "McTim" <[LINK: mailto:dogwallah@gmail.com] dogwallah(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <[LINK: > mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke] kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, > "ke-users" <[LINK: mailto:ke-internetusers@bdix.net] > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> > Date: Thursday, 6 May, 2010, 8:47 > > > Is there anyone on the list with a firm grasp of the industry (and who is > not directly involved :-) who is wiling to offer their objective views on > this subject for publication in Business Daily? > 400-600 words please. > > Thanks. > > Kui Kinyanjui > Business Daily > > -----Original Message----- > From: kictanet-bounces+mkinyanjui=nation.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:[LINK: mailto:kictanet-bounces%2Bmkinyanjui] > kictanet-bounces+mkinyanjui=nation.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf > Of McTim > Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 8:15 AM > To: Marie-Anne Kinyanjui > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions; ke-users; Angela Nganga- Mumo > Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Re: {Disarmed} Re: CCK vs > Safaricom?- and now Safcom vs the Rest? > > On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 7:35 AM, Solomon Mburu Kamau > <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > This is great Angela. > > I really need to know why the 'big boy' is suddenly crying > foul. > > > Let's re-examine our assumptions of who the "Big Boy" in the Kenyan > Telecommunications market is. > > The GoK owns a huge minority shareholding in Telkom.Orange (and may in > future own a majority share).� When Orange makes a profit, so do its > owners. > > The GoK owns a huge minority shareholding in Safaricom.� When SafCom > makes a profit, so do its owners. > > The GoK collects a tremendous amount of VAT and other taxes from the > telecoms market players. > > The GoK collects a tremendous amount of license fees and frequencies > fees from the telecoms market players. > > The GoK sets policy via the CCK and the Ministry. > > So from my POV, the GoK is the BIG BOY, it seems to me that this is > the "elephant in the room" that no one is talking about. > > In any case on this specific regulation, I applaud the intent of > creating a level playing field.� However, I see no monetary "teeth" or > enforcement measures (read fines) in this single doc (I have yet to > read the others). > > My main objection is the 25% rule.� My reading of this is that there > MUST always be at least one dominant provider.� Let me use a poker > game analogy to make my point.� Before the first hand is dealt, all > players will have an equal amount of chips.� After the first hand (and > subsequent hands) there will (most likely) be a "chip leader" and a > "short stack".� It is not likely that there will ever be equilibrium > in the game (or in the telecoms market). > > I would suggest that this clause is not helpful, at least at the 25% > value at which the trigger is now set. > > No wonder Safaricom is complaining. > > -- > Cheers, > > McTim > "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A > route indicates how we get there."� Jon Postel > > > > > > On 06/05/2010, Carole K <mhariricarole(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Thank you Angela, you are a star! The rest of us can now be informed > about > >> this new "unfair" regulation. > >> > >> CK > >> > >> On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 7:51 PM, Angela Nganga- Mumo < > >> anganga(a)orange-tkl.co.ke> wrote: > >> > >>> Dear All, > >>> > >>> Please find a PDF copy of the regulations. > >>> > >>> Regards, > >>> > >>>� logo2 > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Angela Ng'ang'a - Mumo > >>> > >>> Head of Corporate Communications > >>> > >>> Landline:� � � � � � � � � � � + 254 20 3232011 > >>> > >>> Orange Fixed Plus :� � � � � +254 20 2454233 > >>> > >>> Orange Mobile:� � � � � � � � � +254 772 548 066 > >>> > >>> Email :� � � � � � � � � � � > � � � anganga(a)orange-tkl.co.ke > >>> > >>>� cid:image003.jpg@01C9FEEE.6AAFAFA0 > >>> > >>> > >>> -----Original Message----- > >>> From: ke-internetusers-bounces(a)bdix.net > >>> [mailto:ke-internetusers-bounces@bdix.net] On Behalf Of > >>> bitange(a)jambo.co.ke > >>> Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 7:41 PM > >>> To: Andrea Bohnstedt > >>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions; ke-users > >>> Subject: [ke-internetusers] Re: {Disarmed} Re: [kictanet] CCK vs > >>> Safaricom?- and now Safcom vs the Rest? > >>> > >>> Will send it tomorrow. > >>> > >>> > >>> Ndemo. > >>> > >>> > >>> > I'd like to see the text, too. Dr Ndemo, could you or one of > your > >>> > colleagues > >>> > email round a pdf with the regulations, please? Easier and a bit > nicer > >>> on > >>> > the environment than all of us running downtown to buy paper > copies. > >>> > > >>> > Thanks, Andrea > >>> > > >>> > On 4 May 2010 09:32, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >>> > > >>> >> the drama continues, > >>> >> > >>> >> in a louder paid-up advert in today's press Yu, Orange and > Zain > >>> support > >>> >> the > >>> >> CCK regulations and dispute yesterday's Safcom's > complaint.� All > >>> these > >>> >> without the public (or is it me?) not having copies of what they > are > >>> >> arguing > >>> >> about! > >>> >> > >>> >> Someone told me the copies of this regulations are available at > the > >>> >> Government Printers at a small fee.� Halloo? Assuming I leave in > >>> >> Lokichoggio, Should i spend two days on the road to come and > pickup > >>> some > >>> >> hard-copy regulations that should be downloadable? > >>> >> > >>> >> Sergon, can you help me, where does this leave you with your > >>> eGovernment > >>> >> stories? > >>> >> > >>> >> walu. > >>> >> > >>> >> --- On *Mon, 5/3/10, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com>* wrote: > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> From: Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> > >>> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] CCK vs Safaricom? > >>> >> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > >>> >> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >>> >> Date: Monday, May 3, 2010, 10:55 AM > >>> >> > >>> >> Just seen a loud complaint from Safcom in today's Daily > Nation.� They > >>> >> quoted four regulations that have been gazetted and I have > searched > >>> >> [LINK: http://www.cck.go.ke] www.cck.go.ke to get a mouse on them > but failed. > >>> >> > >>> >> Anybody with e-copies on these regulations or specific url can > plse > >>> >> update. > >>> >> > >>> >> walu. > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> -----Inline Attachment Follows----- > >>> >> > >>> >> _______________________________________________ > >>> >> kictanet mailing list > >>> >> > >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<[LINK: > http://mc/compose?to=kictanet@lists.kictan] > http://mc/compose?to=kictanet@lists.kictan > >>> [LINK: http://et.or.ke] et.or.ke> > >>> >> [LINK: http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >>> >> > >>> >> This message was sent to: > >>> >> jwalu(a)yahoo.com<[LINK: http://mc/compose?to=jwalu@yahoo.com] > http://mc/compose?to=jwalu@yahoo.com> > >>> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at > >>> >> > >>> [LINK: > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> _______________________________________________ > >>> >> kictanet mailing list > >>> >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>> >> [LINK: http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >>> >> > >>> >> This message was sent to: andrea.bohnstedt(a)ratio-magazine.com > >>> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at > >>> >> > >>> [LINK: > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/andrea.bohnstedt%40] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/andrea.bohnstedt%40 > >>> [LINK: http://ratio-magazine.com] ratio-magazine.com<[LINK: > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/andrea.bohnstedt%40%0A…] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/andrea.bohnstedt%40%0A…> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > -- > >>> > Andrea Bohnstedt > >>> > Publisher > >>> > +254 720 960 322 > >>> > [LINK: http://www.ratio-magazine.com] www.ratio-magazine.com > >>> > > >>> > ---------------------------------------------- > >>> > 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 > >>> > [LINK: http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >>> > > >>> > This message was sent to: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke > >>> > Unsubscribe or change your options at > >>> > > >>> [LINK: > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co. > >>> ke > >>> > > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> ---------------------------------------------- > >>> 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 > >>> [LINK: http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers] > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > >>> > >>> > >>> > ##################################################################################### > >>> Scanned by MailMarshal - 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PS roots for local digital content at Tandaa Symposium
by Harry Hare 06 May '10

06 May '10

FYI http://tinyurl.com/2w77zg Harry African eDevelopment Resource Centre eDevelopment House : : 604 Limuru Road Old Muthaiga : : P O Box 49475 00100 Nairobi : : Kenya T +254 20 3741646/7 : : C +254 725 650044 Training : : Research: :Consultancy: : Publishing

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Safcom vs the Rest? Or is it a Case of Ownership Model
by emmanuel.khisa＠kadet.co.ke 06 May '10

06 May '10

There seems to be alot of heat regarding the new regulations, quite frankly the three other players aside from Safaricom are just not getting some things right, in the process they are engaging themselves in this defeatist celebration. I live it to time to inform us on who will really win in this war. My contention with the whole local Telco Industry is the infiltration of the Foreigners. I dare say here that no more than 49 percent of our mobile network operators should be owned by foreigners. The evidence is all clear, companies run by majority local holding have much better understanding of consumer needs and local dynamics and this visible in banking the Equity Banks, KCB, Family Bank. So that while the big multinationals come in reep big monies and leave, the local entities focus on reaching the remote villages. If anyone recalls isnt that the same strategy Safaricom employed and nailed it when the then KENCELL was too busy with focussing on urban elite. I therefore am of the view that next telcomms and generally ICT licensing whose target is to change the local game must not allow these Foreign Acquisition. I may be wrong but since the 90s am yet to see a local entity taken over by foreigners that stood strong there after....and sadly many cases stand as witness...Africa Online, RVR, Telkom..(Can I say Telkom again)...far too many excuses, very little to write home about. So the root is in the ownership model at inception or at acquisition. I suggest that we move from 30% local ownership to 51%+ in order to have some semblance of control in what these foreign boards are deciding for this market. Whether that is practical I don't know. Finally if MJ is reading this email, I'd urge, ignore the detractors and do what you do best, solutions to the market that make sense. DON'T GET TIED DOWN in trying to state your case. Majority of Kenyans are behind,,, :-) Just spoke like a politician there! My > -------Original Message------- > From: Harry Delano <harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke> > To: emmanuel.khisa(a)kadet.co.ke > Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, 'ke-users' <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] CCK vs Safaricom?- and now Safcom vs the Rest? > Sent: May 05 '10 18:55 > > > I suppose the ultimate customer need to be at the heart of it all, so that > it does not > turn into a 'hide and seek' that we are engaging in. I suppose a number of > things need > to be clarified to all the main players in this market on why we should take > up such a > policy line, for whose benefit is intended, and how it will foster growth > and progress > in the sector, and for the overall country's economy. These are the > ingredients. > > 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 godera(a)skyweb.co.ke > Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 2:38 PM > To: harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions; ke-users > Subject: Re: [kictanet] CCK vs Safaricom?- and now Safcom vs the Rest? > > > > Listers, > > Did anyone listen to Michael Joseph on Radio this morning, concerning this > dispute? > Frankly I was rather taken aback by some of the things he stated the new > regulations require Safaricom to do, among them giving notice to competitors > whenever they plan to hold promotions! > In my view and I stand to be corrected, the solution to all this is enabling > number portability and may the best company win or retain the subscribers. > Something tells me that Safaricom would infact gain more subscribers! > On another note, soon after Michael Joseph's interview, the news headline > stated that the DG of CCK had stated that Safaricom was not affected by this > regulation because "CCK had not yet declared Safaricom the dominant player". > > Can anyone explain what is going on? > > > Gilda > > > Quoting Kamotho Njenga <kamothonjenga(a)gmail.com>: > > > Walu, > > > > Dont bother to leave Lokichogigio. Trust me to get you the regulations > > at your utmost convenience. As a way of balancing the equation I hope > > that the small fee you contemplated paying to the government printer > > will be credited to my account once you access the gazette notices > > from http://www.kenyalaw.org/LegalNotices/ > > > > Kamotho Njenga > > > > On 5/4/10, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > > > > > the drama continues, > > > > > > in a louder paid-up advert in today's press Yu, Orange and Zain > > > support > > the > > > CCK regulations and dispute yesterday's Safcom's complaint. All > > > these without the public (or is it me?) not having copies of what > > > they are > > arguing > > > about! > > > > > > Someone told me the copies of this regulations are available at the > > > Government Printers at a small fee. Halloo? Assuming I leave in > > > Lokichoggio, Should i spend two days on the road to come and pickup > > > some hard-copy regulations that should be downloadable? > > > > > > Sergon, can you help me, where does this leave you with your > > > eGovernment stories? > > > > > > walu. > > > > > > --- On *Mon, 5/3/10, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com>* wrote: > > > > > > > > > From: Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> > > > Subject: Re: [kictanet] CCK vs Safaricom? > > > To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > > > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" > > > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > > > Date: Monday, May 3, 2010, 10:55 AM > > > > > > Just seen a loud complaint from Safcom in today's Daily Nation. > > > They quoted four regulations that have been gazetted and I have > > > searched www.cck.go.ke to get a mouse on them but failed. > > > > > > Anybody with e-copies on these regulations or specific url can plse > > update. > > > > > > walu. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -----Inline Attachment Follows----- > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > kictanet mailing list > > > > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<http://mc/compose?to=kictanet@lists.kict > > anet.or.ke> > > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > > > > This message was sent to: > > jwalu(a)yahoo.com<http://mc/compose?to=jwalu@yahoo.com> > > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.c > > > om > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > kictanet mailing list > > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > > > > This message was sent to: kamothonjenga(a)gmail.com Unsubscribe or > > > change your options at > > > > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kamothonjenga%40g > > mail.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------- > 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 > > This message was sent to: harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke Unsubscribe or change your > options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/harry%40comtelsys.co.ke > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: emmanuel.khisa(a)kadet.co.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emmanuel.khisa%40kadet… >

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Re: {Disarmed} Re: CCK vs Safaricom?- and now Safcom vs the Rest?
by Angela Nganga- Mumo 06 May '10

06 May '10

Dear All, Please find a PDF copy of the regulations. Regards, logo2 Angela Ng'ang'a - Mumo Head of Corporate Communications Landline: + 254 20 3232011 Orange Fixed Plus : +254 20 2454233 Orange Mobile: +254 772 548 066 Email : anganga(a)orange-tkl.co.ke cid:image003.jpg@01C9FEEE.6AAFAFA0 -----Original Message----- From: ke-internetusers-bounces(a)bdix.net [mailto:ke-internetusers-bounces@bdix.net] On Behalf Of bitange(a)jambo.co.ke Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 7:41 PM To: Andrea Bohnstedt Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions; ke-users Subject: [ke-internetusers] Re: {Disarmed} Re: [kictanet] CCK vs Safaricom?- and now Safcom vs the Rest? Will send it tomorrow. Ndemo. > I'd like to see the text, too. Dr Ndemo, could you or one of your > colleagues > email round a pdf with the regulations, please? Easier and a bit nicer on > the environment than all of us running downtown to buy paper copies. > > Thanks, Andrea > > On 4 May 2010 09:32, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> the drama continues, >> >> in a louder paid-up advert in today's press Yu, Orange and Zain support >> the >> CCK regulations and dispute yesterday's Safcom's complaint. All these >> without the public (or is it me?) not having copies of what they are >> arguing >> about! >> >> Someone told me the copies of this regulations are available at the >> Government Printers at a small fee. Halloo? Assuming I leave in >> Lokichoggio, Should i spend two days on the road to come and pickup some >> hard-copy regulations that should be downloadable? >> >> Sergon, can you help me, where does this leave you with your eGovernment >> stories? >> >> walu. >> >> --- On *Mon, 5/3/10, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com>* wrote: >> >> >> From: Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] CCK vs Safaricom? >> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Date: Monday, May 3, 2010, 10:55 AM >> >> Just seen a loud complaint from Safcom in today's Daily Nation. They >> quoted four regulations that have been gazetted and I have searched >> www.cck.go.ke to get a mouse on them but failed. >> >> Anybody with e-copies on these regulations or specific url can plse >> update. >> >> walu. >> >> >> >> >> -----Inline Attachment Follows----- >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<http://mc/compose?to=kictanet@lists.kictan et.or.ke> >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: >> jwalu(a)yahoo.com<http://mc/compose?to=jwalu@yahoo.com> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: andrea.bohnstedt(a)ratio-magazine.com >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/andrea.bohnstedt%40 ratio-magazine.com >> >> > > > -- > Andrea Bohnstedt > Publisher > +254 720 960 322 > www.ratio-magazine.com > > ---------------------------------------------- > 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 > > 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 > ---------------------------------------------- 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 ##################################################################################### Scanned by MailMarshal - Marshal's comprehensive email content security solution. Download a free evaluation of MailMarshal at www.marshal.com #####################################################################################

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Tender for Supplying Video Conferencing Equipment to Govt of Southern Sudan (2nd Call)
by Shem Ochuodho 06 May '10

06 May '10

Hi, Some of you may recall that sometimes in February, GoSS published a tender call for the supply and installation of VC Equipment. Unfortunately, the 3 short-listed eligible companies that responded either under the misconception that the global economic sanctions against the Sudan affect Southern Sudan (Southern Sudan is exempted), or fearing certainity or otherwise of the outcome of the just ended elections all backed-out last minute. Because the material project is about to come to an end, instead of re-advertising (which would take long), it has been proposed that quotations be directly soliticed from competent companies/suppliers. Should your company be eligible - or know one that is, contact Francis Muthuiya (NOT the sender).at muthuiyaf(a)yahoo.com URGENTLY. Rgrds, Shem, Juba

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Re: [kictanet] Who is ICT Board? - Capacity Building
by Harry Delano 06 May '10

06 May '10

-- Gilda, We are awaiting you to unveil the 6 gents/ladies Task force on ICT below - specifically, their mandate/objectives who they are accountable to, and it's scope of participatory engagement with the wider multi stakeholders.. When is this coming..? 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 godera(a)skyweb.co.ke Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 11:39 AM To: harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' Subject: Re: [kictanet] Who is ICT Board? - Capacity Building Listers, I think this is a very healthy debate for the industry. Esther, whereas whatever body will face the same queries over their mandate, in my view, what is most important is that each respective body plays it part to the full and possibly even surpass the expectations of the industry. As long as they are all forging towards one goal (making Kenya the ICT Hub in Africa)in all their activities, the industry will have gained. What is important is that all these bodies do not fight each other, rather complement one another to grow this industry. We must all work together for good of this industry and nation. Gilda Odera Chair, BPO/ITES Working Group at the Office of the Prime Minister (For those not aware, a group of 6 persons from Private Sector and Government was recently put together for a two year term to advise on all these issues being raised in this list. Your views are being noted.) Quoting Esther Muchiri <emuchiri(a)andestbites.com>: > Good suggestions Harry, but while I am not a pessimist, I have a > feeling that with time, whatever body will be formed will still face > the same attacks/questions from the industry on the mandate etc > > > > Perhaps the upcoming public forum will begin to shed some light in the > direction ICT development in Kenya should follow? > > > > > > From: kictanet-bounces+emuchiri=andestbites.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+emuchiri=andestbites.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke > ] On Behalf Of Harry Delano > Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 6:21 PM > To: emuchiri(a)andestbites.com > Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Who is ICT Board? - Capacity Building > > > > > > Lilian, > > > This is so comprehensive.. Hope, notes are being taken from these > resourceful discussions coming in. > > > > Mine, is just a proposal. Clearly, the different agencies existing, > happen to work within some form of > > mandate in their own areas of jurisdiction or so, whether the mandates > are competing mandates or > > a duplication, it may be quite difficult to just "merge" them.. > > > > Clearly, Listers - one thing that is now clear, is that ICT is a huge > phenomenon, that cuts' out across > > the entire spectrum of Govt and ministries - beyond INFOCOM. This > means, stakeholders from other > > Govt. sectors need to be brought into the fold to harmonize strategy.. > > > > I suppose therefore, this may call for an oversight body - to which, > each of the Govt agencies can have a > > representation. This oversight, could encompass reps, from all > sectors, private , and govt. All interests > > should be declared as a pre-requisite to serving on this panel for > purposes of accountability and > > transparency.. > > > > If in order, I could float some names for such a body, such as:- > > > > * National ICT Task Force - (NICTAF) > * National ICT Agency of Kenya - (NICTAK) > * National ICT Oversight Board -(NICTOB) > > Other names are welcome.. > > > > 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 Lilian Karanja > Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 11:43 AM > To: harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Who is ICT Board? - Capacity Building > > > > > Yes, Robert.......I see. > > > > Certainly, what GoK needs is ICT Governance. "Without governance you > do not produce good decisions consistently. 'Governance' in the > context of the management of ICT crafts a clear framework in which > decisions are made, who makes the decisions about business and > technology developments, who has input into the decision-making process and how the decisions are formed". > > > > In my opinion, the ICT Board (under Min. Of Info Comm), the > Directorate of e-Government (under OP), the GITS Department (under > Min. Of Finance), and both the CCK and NCS (both under Min. Of Info > Comm) seem to have related ICT goals and objectives. They > (unfortunately) don't seem to oftenly collaborate in their > decision-making. I personally like the idea of a KITA like SITA/RITA. > Sometime ago, the Directorate of e-Government seemed to come-up into a > KITA (in the way we think of SITA/RITA), but did not 'mature' into the institution envisioned. > > GoK ICT Governance Decisions would ideally focus on: > > . Determining the strategic approach to e-government and ICT within > GoK > > . How the e-government initiatives should be used in GoK, to improve > services, reduce costs, develop the community, etc > > . How fundamental e-government and ICT is to GoK and the country at > large > > . The way e-government and ICT is to be managed (e.g. by what > mechanism and how resources are to be managed) > > . The way investments are to be made and policies on realising and > sharing benefits > > . How the required skills are to be procured (through strategic > partnerships, in-house, through consortium, etc) > > . The principles that underlie the ICT architecture > > . Setting priorities and determining e-government and ICT > investment programmes > > . Managing the foundations and regulations regarding the core > elements of the infrastructure: > > o Personnel - who will be responsible for their professional development > and where certain skills should reside > > o Methods and techniques - what project/programme management, development > and operations management standards should be used > > o Charging mechanisms and services standards (performance management) > > o Information - standards to enable the effective sharing of information > > o Core applications - intranet, finance systems, payroll, registries and > personnel standards, etc > > o Technical - network, consolidated service desk, data standards > > o Security > > o Legal > > > > This has conspicuously missed within GoK, in the past years. We look > to GoK greatly to spur 'mwananchi' by keenly committing to 'add value' > to broadband so that their attitude, confidence and appreciation > towards the use ICTs and the Internet increases (especially in the > rural areas, as they access Government e-Services), thus creating an > Internet Community and an IT culture. Am not sure we necessarily need > support from outside to do this, even donor funds (we don't need). We > can do it on our own, as we (Kenya) are, now, known to be an emerging > knowledge economy. GoK can lead the way to create a Kenyan way > 'working with'and using ICT. We have so many Youth (any way), who are > jobless! Lets purposefully develop capacity of these young and use them sufficiently. > > > > I rest my case, and I apologise for any misunderstandings. > > > > LILIAN > > > > > > --- On Tue, 4/6/10, robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > > > From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> > Subject: Who is ICT Board? - Capacity Building > To: "Lilian Karanja" <l_wkaranja(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 12:32 AM > > Hi Lilian, > > > > Just wanted to clarify an issue, government has some of the best > trained ICT fellows and I know because I have regularly interacted > with them for over 10 years. Do not be deceived by the fact that they > are no fancy websites or iphone applications the men and women who > keep the government systems running are basically miracle workers. > > > > How they do it is beyond my comprehension and the last thin they need > is a capacity building what they need like all with the other areas of > government is a co-ordinator or a Deputy Prime Minister IS. Hon Raila > has definitely moved government efficiency a notch higher and without > a "dream team" or expatriate consultants all he did was dust off the diamonds within. > > > > Government has a beautiful retention strategy which is we pay you for > 2 hours a day and we expect you to only deliver the paid for work, if > you are unable to find something profitable to do with the balance 6 > hours then that is your problem. > > > > What we need is a deputy prime minister information systems or ICT or > BPO whatever the name of which KICTB has proven not to be to "desilo" > (term coined by Dr. Ndemo during the PM Round table meeting) the > government activities. > > > > Can you government ICT gurus stick your heads out and defend your > selves, I know many of you are on this listing, so be warned that next > time I need to put the record strait on your behalf I will actually name names. > > > Robert Yawe > KAY System Technologies Ltd > Phoenix House, 6th Floor > P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 > Kenya > > Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 > > > > > > > _____ > > > From: Lilian Karanja <l_wkaranja(a)yahoo.com> > To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Sent: Mon, 5 April, 2010 16:58:41 > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Who is ICT Board? Hijacked > > > Dear PS: > > > > It is a little discouraging to hear you say that the issues discussed > in this topic are 'kuchongoana tu'. We look up to you, and others in > Government and also in the private sector who are so passionate about > the use of ICTs and the Internet to create opportunities for all, in > Kenya, and see that ICT remains a reliable vehicle for economic growth > and development. So, please don't stop listening to us, patiently and > we beseech you to continue in your wisdom in dealing with these matters. > > > > This topic, 'Who is ICT Board?' as well as that of 'eGovernment is it > a myth or reality?' have raised important questions that should be > addressed with 'a big heart' and an open mind. As you have noted, a > town hall meeting is good and always welcome. However, moving forward, > it needs to be clear how ICT Board interacts with Government and how > it promotes the existence of an Institutional Framework for ICT > management in Government. Clearly, the ICT Board manages of a huge > chunk of donor funds for ICT growth in Kenya, eGovernment and the > likes (through the KTCIP), but still the Government lags behind in their ICT technical know-how and skills. > > > > While one of their mandate (the ICT Board) is Capacity Building > (Providing GoK and other stakeholders with skills, capacity and > funding for anchor implementation of ICT projects for development) > over time we have only seen laxity in the management of ICT by > Government i.e. poor websites, unsatisfactory performance of legacy > systems, inconsistent DNS & IP address management, meagre IT Security > (web, network, etc), little or no R&D and M&E of ICT & eGovt, etc. But > may be it is not deliberate laxity, it is that the Government Officers > who manage IT issues in Government are not continuously trained in all pertinent areas to raise experts and skillful personnel. > > > > I hope this is an area ICT Board can address, when they say that part > of their mandate is Capacity Building, otherwise we have Government > Officers who cannot do much to use broadband properly and > strategically as well as make eGovernment a reality. The cabilities of > these Officers should be close to, if not better than those in the > private sector. And when GoK finally has real experts and engineers in > ICT, a retention strategy MUST be adopted to keep them and recompense > them accordingly. This is the future of Government IT, 'people who are knowledgeable and focused on a bright future'. > > > > LILIAN > > > > > > > > --- On Sun, 4/4/10, 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] Who is ICT Board? Hijacked > To: "Lilian" <l_wkaranja(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Sunday, April 4, 2010, 9:42 AM > > Barrack, > Several posts have come by on the role of ICT and I think it will be > wise if we sorted this in a town hall meeting similar to one we had on Malili. > Honestly it feels as though some Neanderthal decided to create these > agencies without putting some thought to it. Criticisms are good only > when you point out where there are gaps. > > The other day I posted a policy proposal for comments but only one > person did respond. What it means then is that this forum ni ya kuchongoana tu. > Which really is unfortunate. I have four other policy proposals that > I really think should push through then arouse sufficient interest > from the membership here. > > > Ndemo. > > > > This is truly "Jicho Pevu", i think some answers to this questions > > are very much in order as we celebrate Easter, can someone provide > > us with a list of all agencies involved in ICTs and ICT4D so that we > > can do some tooth comb analysis, i saw a post from Paul on what the > > board has achieved early this year, that was very much in order we > > need something from NCS as well plus any other agencies. > > > > Regards > > > > On Sat, Apr 3, 2010 at 12:50 PM, Vitalis Olunga <volunga(a)yahoo.com > <http://us.mc452.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=volunga@yahoo.com> > wrote: > >> There is also another body , National Communications Secretarait. > >> What is the diffrence between NCS and ICT Baord and how do the two > >> bodies relate with respect to advisory services to the governement > >> on ICT matters? > >> > >> Regards > >> > >> > >> Vitalis > >> > >> ________________________________ > >> From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk > <http://us.mc452.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=robertyawe@yahoo.co.uk> > > > >> To: volunga(a)yahoo.com > <http://us.mc452.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=volunga@yahoo.com> > >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > <http://us.mc452.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=kictanet@lists.kictanet. > or.ke> > > > >> Sent: Sat, April 3, 2010 12:03:22 PM > >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Who is ICT Board? Hijacked > >> > >> Hi, > >> I rest my case on this issue, the ICT Board is a monolith, Try > >> reading this... (pdf file), as I feared it is mandated to do > >> anything and everything under the sun that could be called ICT > >> which includes your microwave oven and copier. > >> Functions of Kenya ICT Board > >> The core functions of Kenya ICT Board as documented in the Kenya > >> Gazette Legal Notice No 26 of the May 2007: > >> . To advice the government on all relevant matters pertaining to > >> development, coordination (remember the PM post) and promotion of > >> ICT industries in the country. > >> . Promote both locally and internationally the opportunities for > >> investments in ICT technology . Facilitate and manage ICT > >> industrial incubation parks and technology parks together with > >> associated facilities on sites, estates and land. > >> . Partner with agents within and without the country to carry out > >> such functions as it may consider necessary. > >> . To transform and empower society through deployment and use of ICTs. > >> . Carry out any other activity to promote and develop ICT products > >> and services. > >> Have a restful Easter as we await the limited range 4G, yes you > >> guessed it I still have a 3G issue and I am in Nairobi. > >> Regards > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> kictanet mailing list > >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > <http://us.mc452.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=kictanet@lists.kictanet. > or.ke> > > >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >> > >> This message was sent to: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com > <http://us.mc452.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=otieno.barrack@gmail.com > > > >> Unsubscribe or change your options at > >> > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmail. > com > >> > >> > > > > > > > > -- > > Barrack O. 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BPO/ITES-Gazette Notice
by Edith Adera 06 May '10

06 May '10

Gazette Notice attached

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Re: [kictanet] Article on Kenya ICT Policy-publication version FOR YOU!
by Harry Delano 05 May '10

05 May '10

Hey Warigia, Thanks so much for posting this online. I have been going through it, and am still flipping the pages. Well done, for the amount of effort that you put up to come up with this work. Now, I may not really be a good Literary Critique, in ICT terms - (using the import from Literary circles) - However, I admire one of the elements you have pointed out in your preample about "process". I suppose this still ails us, as we hurtle along towards defining our Key National goals in utilizing ICT as a tool. Just how do we cut out "baggage", get down to the point and get things done efficiently, and cost-effectively. This is our biggest conundrum to date. There is alot of baggage around. Listers, any comment on this work, by Warigia..? 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 warigia bowman Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 8:28 PM To: harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] Article on Kenya ICT Policy-publication version FOR YOU! Dear colleagues Here is the article on Kenya's ICT policy which is going to press today. The correct citation is Bowman, Warigia, "Governance, Technology and the Search for Modernity in Kenya," William and Mary Policy Review 1 (April 2010): 87-116. Please CITE the article if you use it, or dispute it, or think about it in your work. i tried to cite every article by everyone that was published in idrcs books on this, READ THE ENDNOTES to find your name. HIGHLIGHTS: footnote 4 i say thank you to everyone i can fit. p. 110- long discussion of kictanet and KIF. p. 97, rege and ndemo and okech are great, p. 100 waema and getao, p. 102, the BEST PART mucheru fights back against tuju, 103, alice becomes CCK commissioner. i hope you like it, and if you have corrections or complaints, you can send them to me offline as i prepare my book manuscript. Yours with DEEP gratitude to KIF and kictanet, Warigia -- Dr. Warigia Bowman Assistant Professor The Department of Public Policy Leadership The University of Mississippi 107 Odom Hall University, MS 38677 URL: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/leadership/index.html PHONE: 662-915-1904 EMAIL: mwbowman(a)olemiss.edu

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Must Read - Measuring Competitive Pressure
by Edith Adera 05 May '10

05 May '10

Listers, The attached short paper draws on current data providing a comparison of the competitiveness of various markets across a number of African countries, Kenya is included - the research work is funded by IDRC. I hope it will add to the flavour of our current debate drawing on empirical evidence. Your reactions are welcome. Edith _________________ Edith Ofwona Adera Senior Program Specilaist International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le développement international +254- 20- 2713160 ext 3406 or +1-613-696-3406 | eadera(a)idrc.or.ke<mailto:+1-613-696-3406eadera@idrc.or.ke> | www.idrc.ca<http://www.idrc.ca/> | www.crdi.ca<http://www.crdi.ca/>

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RE :Mobile industry
by Pius Walela 05 May '10

05 May '10

Following recent developments its suffice for policy makers to examine other relevant markets. India would be a good start: http://mobilenewsindia.blogspot.com/ Regards Pius W Walela Research Programs Adminstrator Faculty of Information Technology Strathmore University Tel : +254 -020- 606155 Ext 2320 Web : www.strathmore.edu/fit Email : pwalela(a)strathmore.edu ...................................................................................... "Only the human mind constrains itself" Unquote ........................................................................ ________________________________ Strathmore University provides all-round education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for use by the recipient(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email and/or any files attached to it from your computer. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Strathmore University. The University accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages incurred, or suffered, resulting, or arising, from the use of this email and/or its attachments. The University warrants neither the integrity of the e-mail nor its freedom from errors, viruses, interception or any other form of interference. …………………………………………………………………. Website: www.strathmore.edu

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Re: [kictanet] universal sevice, access fund in tanzania, rwanda, burundi?
by Michael Ouma 05 May '10

05 May '10

Hi Wairigia: thanks for your response. is it possible to share the info you've from the two countries please? i'll really appreciate. regards.l 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 --- On Tue, 5/4/10, warigia bowman <warigia(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: warigia bowman <warigia(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] universal sevice, access fund in tanzania, rwanda, burundi? To: "Michael Ouma" <benomnta(a)yahoo.com> Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 1:13 PM yes please. I am up to date on tanzania and rwanda, although information is hard to extract from both countries. wmb On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 3:15 AM, Michael Ouma <benomnta(a)yahoo.com> wrote: Hi all: does anyone know the progress of: - implementation of universal access/service fund (USF) in the above EAC member countries - whether ICT regulatory bodies in those countries also set the levy at 1 per cent of the telecoms operators' gross revenue - and how the implementation of the fund in those countries has improved access to telecoms services and internet connctivity? -and state/progress of kenya's USF? i'll really appreciate. 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 _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: warigia(a)gmail.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/warigia%40gmail.com -- Dr. Warigia Bowman Assistant Professor The Department of Public Policy Leadership The University of Mississippi 107 Odom Hall University, MS 38677 URL: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/leadership/index.html PHONE: 662-915-1904 EMAIL: mwbowman(a)olemiss.edu

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State of Web Application Security
by Evans Kahuthu 04 May '10

04 May '10

Imperva and WhiteHat Security sponsored the Ponemon Institute in a survey designed to better understand the risk of insecure web sites and how organizations’ address internal and external threats. This study, which surveyed 638 IT and IT security practitioners, revealed that many organizations fail to provide sufficient resources to secure and protect web applications important to their operations. This is a particularly alarming finding, given the web application layer is the number one attack target of hackers. As revealed in this study, web sites are at risk for the reasons outlined. Please see the attached report Evans

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Fw: universal sevice, access fund in tanzania, rwanda, burundi?
by Michael Ouma 04 May '10

04 May '10

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 --- On Tue, 5/4/10, Michael Ouma <benomnta(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > From: Michael Ouma <benomnta(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: universal sevice, access fund in tanzania, rwanda, burundi? > To: "Kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 1:15 AM > Hi all: > > does anyone know the progress of: > > - implementation of universal access/service fund (USF) in > the above EAC member countries > > - whether ICT regulatory bodies in those countries also set > the levy at 1 per cent of the telecoms operators' gross > revenue > > - and how the implementation of the fund in those countries > has improved access to telecoms services and internet > connctivity? > > -and state/progress of kenya's USF? > > i'll really appreciate. > > 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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universal sevice, access fund in tanzania, rwanda, burundi?
by Michael Ouma 04 May '10

04 May '10

Hi all: does anyone know the progress of: - implementation of universal access/service fund (USF) in the above EAC member countries - whether ICT regulatory bodies in those countries also set the levy at 1 per cent of the telecoms operators' gross revenue - and how the implementation of the fund in those countries has improved access to telecoms services and internet connctivity? -and state/progress of kenya's USF? i'll really appreciate. 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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stop mails from going to my CIO email
by ALEX OWITI 04 May '10

04 May '10

Dear Odhiambo, Kindly deactive emails going to my CIO email(alex.owiti(a)cio.co.ke) since i'm using another e-mail in the mail list. Thanks. Alex

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Mobile Number Portability
by Jevans Nyabiage 04 May '10

04 May '10

Hi All, Looking at countries that have tried to unveil the Mobile Number Portability, it seems no impact has been felt in most of them including developed ones. Is Kenya any different? Do Kenyans really need MNP? Who will it benefit? Will it ever work as subscribers will be required to pay Sh1,000 to switch to another network. Jevans DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the 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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Kenya looses Pan Africa University
by robert yawe 03 May '10

03 May '10

Hi, Why is it that the other east african countries seem to be having some phobia of Kenya, last week we lost the application to host a Pan African University yet Kenya was the only contender. How is the region supposed to work towards unification when some of the partners have some unfounded fears? As we say "asante ya punda . . ." http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Company%20Industry/Kenya%20loses%20bid%2… 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] [Security Forum] Call for Proposals- 2nd Annual Information Communication Technology & Network Security Conference (Secure ICT 2010)
by Gichuki John Chuksjonia 03 May '10

03 May '10

Hope this becomes as successful as the last one. Good work Evans On 4/28/10, Evans Kahuthu <ifani.kinos(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Listers, > > The 2nd Annual Information Communication Technology & Network Security > Conference (Secure ICT 2010) will be held on Sept 8-9, 2010 at the PanAfric > Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. > > Secure ICT 2010 is a "must attend" event for those tasked with protecting > personal or confidential information in a rapidly changing technological > environment. The security of ICT infrastructure is of critical importance. > > This year's conference sessions address new and continuing threats to > information security as well as responses to the increasing risk of security > breaches and data exfiltration, identity theft, cyber terrorism and more. > The conference will provide information security professionals and managers > with the most up-to-date information, tools, trends, legislation, and > strategies for addressing information security issues. Plan to meet with > your colleagues from around the region, the nation and the world in Nairobi > to learn from recognized experts at Secure ICT 2010. > > Conference participants are invited to submit proposals for the conference > presentation. > > For more information about the conference, visit http://secureict.co.ke/, To > submit a proposal visit http://secureict.co.ke/proposals.aspx > > > Evans > -- -- Gichuki John Ndirangu, C.E.H , C.P.T.P, O.S.C.P I.T Security Analyst and Penetration Tester infosigmer(a)inbox.com {FORUM}http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/security/ http://nspkenya.blogspot.com/ http://chuksjonia.blogspot.com/

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Even With E-Registration, Diaspora and Diplomats Still to Miss Out on Referendum
by Shem Ochuodho 02 May '10

02 May '10

Hi Fellow Visioners, One would have thought that with the advent of e-voting (in the form of e-registration) and the push for a new and transformed Kenya that is in the air, the Kenya's jewel Diaspora too would have been prioritized as a major pillar for posterity. Far from it, they are not likely to even participate in the forthcoming historic constitutional referendum. Read the attached. Warm rgrds, Shem Shem J. Ochuodho, MSc (Eng), PhD, LLD (Hon) Senior Advisor Ministry of Telecom & Postal Services Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS), Juba Kenya Community Abroad (KCA) 2007 Excellence Award Winner AfricaOnline 2005 Industry Pioneer Award Recipient Father of Internet in Kenya (CSK 2000) Cell: +249-955-021-040/+256-477-232025/+254-734-137371 Skype: shem.ochuodho

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[Fwd: Recruitment: DOT Kenya Program Manager]
by alice 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

DOT Kenya is recruiting a Program Manager. The position announcement is attached. It would be greatly appreciated if you would circulate this to your colleagues and networks. As indicated, responses should be directed to Heather Marshall here in Ottawa (hmarshall(a)dotrust.org <mailto:hmarshall@dotrust.org>) who will assist with the first filtering. Thanks and best regards, -- Grant Thomas Vice President, Strategic Development Digital Opportunity Trust The DOT House 205 Pretoria Avenue Ottawa Canada K1S 1X1 +1-613-667-5854 (Office) +1-613-265-7000 (Mobile) GThomas(a)dotrust.org <mailto:GThomas@dotrust.org> www.dotrust.org <http://www.dotrust.org> Skype: talk2grant

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EAIGF 2010
by Barrack Otieno 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

Listers, I have just been reviewing EuroDIG 2010 and i thought we can borrow some ideas to make EAIGF a great event this year. Last year i noted that participation of the youth was not that high and i suppose we could encourage more young people to participate in this years event since they are an important constituency in so far as Internet Governance issues are concerned. On another note, we could improve on the East African Internet Governance Portal by making it more interactive similar, to http://www.eurodig.org. We need not rope in as many youth on various lists within East Africa to participate in this important ICT4D event since they represent the future of the region. We could introduce exciting topics such as Social Networking, Internet Governance in light of the EAC protocol...i am just stirring your thoughs as i think aloud we have great thinktanks across the region, lets support the organisers to make this event great. I welcome ideas on this subject.. Thank you

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Red Card for the Sheikhs
by Wainaina Mungai 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

The recent move by Muslim Sheikhs to enforce Sharia Law, outlaw DSTV, video dens & related activities in Mandera could not have come at a more unfortunate time. The support they have received from SUPREM (Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims) further complicates the debate on the "continued" inclusion of Kadhi Courts in our Constitution. Now that the SUPKEM has proved to support such apparent 'treason' in my secular nation, President Kibaki and Prime Minister Odinga must also commit to ensuring that religion and religious courts are omitted from the new constitution. That is the pact they must sign with the NO campaign if a YES vote is to sail through without question. No religion, especially fundamentalist Islam, should enjoy the privileges of my hard-earned taxes to propagate religious activities that may disintegrate into such treasonable actions as by the Sheikhs. My vote would easily change to a resounding "NO" unless I am assured by the Constitution that no Sheikh or Buddist monk, Hindu priest or Christian cleric will get away with the absurd audacity of attempting to determine where I watch my Supersport matches, what I drink as I do so; where and what I can smoke or drink in an independent secular KENYA. No religion should 'get it twisted' on its place in secular Kenya and no loopholes should allow Sheikhs or SUPKEM to get away with such treasonable actions. Regards, Wainaina -- Sent from my mobile device Wainaina Mungai ----- http://www.bungesms.com http://www.madeinkenya.org http://www.wainainamungai.com Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. ~ Buddha~

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Fwd: WITSA Trade Mission to Amsterdam , The Netherlands
by waudo siganga 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

FYI ----- Original message ----- From: "Nisha Deivenathan" <nisha(a)witsa.org> To: Cc: "david.wong(a)sntglobal.com" <david.wong(a)sntglobal.com> Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:09:27 -0400 Subject: WITSA Trade Mission to Amsterdam , The Netherlands April 30, 2010 TO: All Members, Global Partners and members’ associates of WITSA FR: The Secretariat, WITSA Global Trade Committee (GTC) RE: WITSA Trade Mission to Amsterdam, The Netherlands _________________________________________________________________ Dear WITSA members, partners and associates, PARTICIPATE FOR FREE^*!! (*terms & condition apply) We are pleased to announce the WITSA Trade Mission (WTM) to Amsterdam, The Netherlands in conjunction with our biennial signature event, the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT), which will be hosted by our member in The Netherlands, ICT~Office, on May 25 to 27, 2010. WITSA members, global partners and your affiliate members/associates are invited to participate in this WTM, enabling them to learn and understand the European ICT market, explore business opportunities and enhance global trade. WCIT 2010 brings together over 2,500 captains of industry, government leaders and academics from more than 80 economies. This premier global ICT forum and flagship event of WITSA is themed “Challenges of Change”. We have planned and prepared a half-day WITSA WTM-Amsterdam itinerary on the May 24, 2010, which precedes the WCIT2010 main congress on May 25-27. The WTM-Amsterdam agenda includes:- Activity 1 - Special Guest Session with Prominent Speakers Activity 2 – Guest Presentation on Global Trade Ø to learn and understand the trade and business policies, business environment and areas of opportunity in various regions/economies including Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia Activity 3 –WITSA Networking Session hosted by Mexico –IT Activity 4 – Business Matchmaking Sessions Ø 25^th - 27^th May (an activity within WCIT 2010) Ø targeting the areas on Global Trade opportunities made available through the Business Matching system virtually, as well as Face-to-face meetings at the venue and pavilions Activity 5 – Leisure Tour – “Amsterdam Canal tour on boat” (TBC) Ø An optional tour subject to a fee (please stay tuned…) WTM-Amsterdam Participation Fees:- Item Description Cost (EUR) 1 WTM-Amsterdam Participation-cum- WCIT2010 Congress Fee - Inclusive of WCIT2010 Conference Ticket - Excludes Gala Dinner Ticket - Participants will also be profiled in the WTM-Amsterdam Delegation Directory - Inclusive of VAT (19%) 1190 2 Gala Dinner Ticket - Gala dinner tickets subject to availability of seats - Including VAT (19%) 417 Registered participants of WCIT2010 can also sign up by registering with WITSA Global Trade Secretariat at no additional charge - this is limited to the first 100 participants. The WITSA Secretariat believes that the trip will provide participants with an excellent window to visit and explore the business opportunities offered in the European market. At the same time, participants are able to take the opportunity to extend their products and services to this region. Kindly find the attached document about WTM-Amsterdam for your reference. A detailed [1]Evaluation Document is also put forth in the WITSA Trade Mission Section at [2]http://globaltrade.witsa.org/ to facilitate your review and decision on your participation. Please register your participation with [3]WITSA Global Trade Secretariat or [4]globaltrade(a)witsa.org in order for the Secretariat to send you a Registration Form; and submit your registration to secure a place by May 10, 2010. Please forward this email to your business associates/members to encourage their participation in this trade mission. The Secretariat looks forward to your support and please do not hesitate to contact us should you require further details or clarification. Thank you. from WITSA Global Trade Secretariat Best Regards, Nisha Deivenathan Global Trade WITSA HQ Secretariat World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) witsa_newlogo WITSA Headquarters Suite 4800-3A-1 CBD Perdana 63000 Cyberjaya Selangor D.E., Malaysia Tel.: +603-8320 1898 Fax: +603-8320 1896 Cell: +601 6614 4387 Email: [5]nisha(a)witsa.org URL: [6]www.witsa.org References 1. http://globaltrade.witsa.org/trade_mission/WTM_Amsterdam_Evaluation.pdf 2. http://globaltrade.witsa.org/ 3. mailto:globaltrade@witsa.org 4. mailto:globaltrade@witsa.org 5. mailto:nisha@witsa.org 6. http://www.witsa.org/

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Re: [kictanet] FW: On maternity leave until May 2010
by warigia bowman 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

Dear Harry yes, i just had a son, David Githaiga Ngaruiya two weeks ago. seven pounds 9 oz and lots of black hair, hopefully kenya will pass dual citizenship soon. yours, warigia On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 2:37 PM, Harry Delano <harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke> wrote: > > > Hey Listers, > > Did Warigia just ask for some input a while ago... > > Her inbox says, she's on Maternity leave. > > Anyone..? If so, congratulations - prof.. > > Harry > > -----Original Message----- > From: warigia bowman [mailto:warigia@gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 10:26 PM > To: harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke > Subject: On maternity leave until May 2010 RE: [kictanet] Is anyone online, > need urgent fact check > > Thank you for your message! > > I am not able to check my email regularly. I just had a baby. I am on > maternity leave. > > I will try to reply to your email sometime in the next two weeks.. > > Thanks, Rigia > > -- > Dr. Warigia Bowman > Assistant Professor > The Department of Public Policy Leadership The University of Mississippi > 107 Odom Hall > University, MS 38677 > > URL: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/leadership/index.html > PHONE: 662-915-1904 > EMAIL: mwbowman(a)olemiss.edu > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: warigia(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/warigia%40gmail.com > -- Dr. Warigia Bowman Assistant Professor The Department of Public Policy Leadership The University of Mississippi 107 Odom Hall University, MS 38677 URL: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/leadership/index.html PHONE: 662-915-1904 EMAIL: mwbowman(a)olemiss.edu

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CSK May 2010 e-Newsletter
by waudo siganga 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

Please [1]click here to view the CSK May 2010 e-Newsletter in your web-browser. _________________________________________________________________ To subscribe to the monthly CSK e-Newsletter click [2]here. References 1. http://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/email/newsletter/1410299775 2. https://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/tools/subscription.php?uid=151720&email…

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FW: [pan-idrcictdrm] Call for Proposals: Commissioned Papers on ICTs, Climate Change and Development
by Edith Adera 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

This may be of interest _________________ Edith Ofwona Adera Senior Program Specilaist International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le développement international +254- 20- 2713160 ext 3406 or +1-613-696-3406 | eadera(a)idrc.or.ke | www.idrc.ca | www.crdi.ca ________________________________________ From: Matthew Smith [msmith(a)idrc.ca] Sent: 29 April 2010 16:14 To: ICT4D-Futures Workspace Subject: FW: [pan-idrcictdrm] Call for Proposals: Commissioned Papers on ICTs, Climate Change and Development Hello all, Please see and circulate the call for proposals below. As you will see this is an IDRC supported project :) Cheers! Matthew Matthew Smith, PhD 613-696-2303 | www.idrc.ca | www.crdi.ca -----Original Message----- From: Richard Heeks [mailto:richard.heeks@manchester.ac.uk] Sent: April 29, 2010 5:36 AM To: PAN-IDRC ICTD RM Subject: [pan-idrcictdrm] Call for Proposals: Commissioned Papers on ICTs, Climate Change and Development ** Please forward to relevant colleagues ** This is a call for proposals for the writing of commissioned papers on the topic of ICTs, climate change and development. Proposals should be sent by 25 May 2010. BACKGROUND Recognising both the growing impact of climate change in developing countries and the growing role of ICTs, Canada's International Development Research Centre is funding a two-year project on ICTs, climate change and development (see www.niccd.org) The project is co-ordinated by the University of Manchester's Centre for Development Informatics. As part of the project, six thematic papers will be commissioned and written during 2010 on various aspects of this topic. The papers should be 6,000-10,000 words in length, in English, and aimed at a "reflective practitioner" audience by summarising current evidence and then producing best practice strategic recommendations. We are looking for "generic" papers that draw evidence from, and relate to, all developing countries; rather than individual region, country or project case write-ups. Primary research is not expected. The papers should build on the Scoping Study produced recently as part of the project - http://www.niccd.org/resources.htm - which reviews current literature on ICTs, climate change and development (ICCD). Section 4 of this document identifies six ICCD thematic areas - mitigation, monitoring, adaptation, strategy, disaster management/response, and ICT impacts and issues. We would be happy to receive proposals against these thematic areas but we are also happy to receive proposals suggesting alternative ICCD themes and alternative ways of conceptualising the field. PROCESS / TIMESCALE We require proposals to be sent electronically by 25 May 2010, and aim to confirm accepted proposals by mid-June. First drafts of the papers will be due by the end of September 2010. Final drafts will be due by the end of November. One author per paper will be invited (and funded) to attend a discussion and presentation workshop on ICCD to be held in London in mid-December. The finalised copy of the paper will be made available online and disseminated via the project network. It is also our intention to publish the papers as part of a book to be produced at the end of the project in 2011, and to produce a strategy brief summarising the paper. PAYMENT Authors will be contracted by the University of Manchester to produce a draft version of the thematic paper, followed by a finalised version that acceptably meets quality requirements following draft review comments. We will also seek authors' input to revision for the proposed book and to summarisation for strategy brief production. A payment of £1,200 will be made on acceptance of the draft paper, and a further payment of £2,400 on acceptance of the finalised paper. PROPOSAL Proposals should be sent to: niccd.project(a)googlemail.com by 25 May 2010. They should consist of the following: a) Title of proposed paper, and author(s) b) Outline structure of paper including section and sub-section headings c) 300-500 word executive summary of paper's rationale, focus and content d) Two-page CV for each proposed author focusing particularly on past publication and contract research experience in ICCD or related areas You are welcome to contact us in advance of the deadline if you have any queries. This call can be found at: http://www.niccd.org/themecall.htm Richard Heeks & Angelica Ospina Climate Change, Innovation and ICTs Research Project Dgroups is a joint initiative of Bellanet, DFID, Hivos, ICA, ICCO, IICD, OneWorld, UNAIDS and World Bank --- You are currently subscribed to pan-idrcictdrm as: msmith(a)idrc.ca To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-pan-idrcictdrm-1177693B(a)dgroups.idrc.ca Dgroups is a joint initiative of Bellanet, DFID, Hivos, ICA, ICCO, IICD, OneWorld, UNAIDS and World Bank --- You are currently subscribed to ict4d-futures as: eadera(a)idrc.or.ke To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ict4d-futures-75952T(a)dgroups.idrc.ca

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Re: [kictanet] Red Card for the Sheikhs
by emmanuel.khisa＠kadet.co.ke 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Did I miss some news? I thought what I happened in North Eastern (Mandera) to be specific was a decree that even the Kenyan chief's proclaim from time to time in "Christian" Kenya. When this happens it affects both Christian and Muslim youth alike. I am bound to be corrected but this is happening not under the new Constitution but the current one and so my question is what has it got to do with the new constitution? What has it got to do with the Kadhi's courts or any of those parts being contested? I really think that as reasonable and kind Christ followers, we must ask ourselves, what's Christ do? Regards, Emmanuel PS: The views expressed here are my own.. > -------Original Message------- > From: Harry Delano <harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke> > To: emmanuel.khisa(a)kadet.co.ke > Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Red Card for the Sheikhs > Sent: Apr 26 '10 22:26 > > You mean, there is something called Sharia law, in this country...??? > > Last time I checked, it's the kind of law applied and dictated by > fundamentalists > upon hapless citizenry, with no regard whatsoever for the very basic of > basic > human rights.. > > So, who is fooling who..? Next thing, internet will be outlawed in that > section > of the nation. Who knows where next. And this is at a time we working to > open up space and bridge the national divide. Time to smell coffee... > > 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 S.Murigi Muraya > SENT: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 1:09 AM > TO: harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke > CC: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > SUBJECT: Re: [kictanet] Red Card for the Sheikhs > > > Please note Article 24 Subsection 4 of our soon to be new constitution > limits how the Bill of Rights may apply to the one religion the Kenyan > state is funding with the approval of Kenyans who vote YES! > > Of course the Kenyan media is too busy slandering Churches to point this > out. > > > On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 12:52 AM, Wainaina Mungai <[LINK: > mailto:wainaina@madeinkenya.org] wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org> wrote: > The recent move by Muslim Sheikhs to enforce Sharia Law, outlaw DSTV, > video dens & related activities in Mandera could not have come at a > more unfortunate time. The support they have received from SUPREM > (Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims) further complicates the debate on > the "continued" inclusion of Kadhi Courts in our Constitution. > > Now that the SUPKEM has proved to support such apparent 'treason' in > my secular nation, President Kibaki and Prime Minister Odinga must > also commit to ensuring that religion and religious courts are omitted > from the new constitution. That is the pact they must sign with the NO > campaign if a YES vote is to sail through without question. No > religion, especially fundamentalist Islam, should enjoy the privileges > of my hard-earned taxes to propagate religious activities that may > disintegrate into such treasonable actions as by the Sheikhs. > > My vote would easily change to a resounding "NO" unless I am assured > by the Constitution that no Sheikh or Buddist monk, Hindu priest or > Christian cleric will get away with the absurd audacity of attempting > to determine where I watch my Supersport matches, what I drink as I do > so; where and what I can smoke or drink in an independent secular > KENYA. > > No religion should 'get it twisted' on its place in secular Kenya and > no loopholes should allow Sheikhs or SUPKEM to get away with such > treasonable actions. > > Regards, > Wainaina > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > Wainaina Mungai > ----- > [LINK: http://www.bungesms.com] http://www.bungesms.com > [LINK: http://www.madeinkenya.org] http://www.madeinkenya.org > [LINK: http://www.wainainamungai.com] http://www.wainainamungai.com > > Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life > of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by > being shared. ~ Buddha~ > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > [LINK: mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke] kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [LINK: http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: [LINK: mailto:murigi.muraya@gmail.com] > murigi.muraya(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at [LINK: > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/murigi.muraya%40gmail.…] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/murigi.muraya%40gmail.… > > > -------------------- > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > [LINK: compose.php?to=kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [LINK: http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: [LINK: > compose.php?to=emmanuel.khisa(a)kadet.co.ke] emmanuel.khisa(a)kadet.co.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at [LINK: > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emmanuel.khisa%40kadet…] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emmanuel.khisa%40kadet…

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2days to Go! Internet Governance Policy training @IDLELO4
by Judy Okite 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear Members, for all of you who will be participating @IDLELO4....might be interested to joining us for the Pre-conference training on Internet Governance... Kindly,send your applications ASAP so that you do not miss out.... More info on the attached document. Kind Regards, Okite. -- “To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.” Kofi Annan

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Fwd: The 2011 Global Outsourcing 100 Rankings
by Paul Kukubo 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Listers The Kenya ICT Board has maintained membership of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals, http://www.iaop.org for the past 2 years. We have provided access to members of the BPO Society to access resources. Indeed some of have used these resources in developing proposals and preparing for meetings. We encourage greater utilization of these resources. See below an important update and contact Andrew Lewela at the Kenya ICT Board for further details on this. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Pam O'Dell <pam.odell(a)iaop.org> Date: Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 5:30 PM Subject: The 2011 Global Outsourcing 100 Rankings To: Paul Kukubo <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> The 2010 Global Outsourcing 100 and select sub-lists, and the World’s Best Outsourcing Advisors were published by IAOP and recognized in a special advertising feature in FORTUNE<https://www.outsourcingprofessional.org/download/docdownload.asp?DID=1438> ® magazine’s May 3, 2010 FORTUNE 500 issue — one of the world’s leading publications. IAOP has published the ranked Global Outsourcing 100 list with all of the sub-lists on its website at www.iaop.org. The lists will remain as permanent references in the IAOP Outsourcing Professional Book of Knowledge (OPBOK). This is your opportunity to gain exceptional recognition for your firm — if it provides outsourcing provider or advisory services — or to help your top provider partners gain the recognition they deserve. The Global Outsourcing 100 and its select sub-lists are essential references for companies seeking new and expanded relationships with the best companies in the industry. The lists include service provider and advisory companies from around the world that provide the full spectrum of outsourcing services. They include not only today’s leaders, but tomorrow’s rising stars. The World’s Best Outsourcing Advisors is geared specifically to companies that are outstanding global outsourcing advisors and consultants. In addition to being part of The Global Outsourcing 100 main list and sub-lists of service providers*, *the list of advisors will rank the top consultant, legal, and related advisory firms globally, and will be a valuable reference tool for companies needing expert advice and guidance with their outsourcing projects. The independently judged evaluation process mirrors the Request for Proposal process employed by many top customers and considers four key criteria: size and growth, customer experience, depth and breadth of competencies and management capabilities. Companies are ranked on quality based on the information provided by each company on its application in combination with independent research and customer references. The opt-in applications for the 2011 rankings will open on September 1, 2010. So your company receives all important communications regarding the rankings, please let me know by return email that you’re interested and I’ll add your name to our Global Outsourcing 100 early notification list. I’ve attached a pdf of FAQs for the 2011 rankings with additional details. I will be hosting a special complementary Global Outsourcing 100 webinar that you may join as follows: *Topic:* The Global Outsourcing 100<http://www.outsourcingprofessional.org/content/23/152/1793/> *Date:* May 4, 2010 at 9 am EDT *Presenter:* Pam O'Dell, IAOP *Sign up:* GO100<https://www.outsourcingprofessional.org/catalog/buy.asp?PID=429> I look forward to hearing from you soon. Regards, Pam *Pamela O'Dell **|* Director, Corporate & Professional Development *International Association of Outsourcing Professionals®** (IAOP**®**)* +1.845.452.0600 ext. 121 | Fax +1.845.452.6988 pam.odell(a)IAOP.org | www.IAOP.org *IAOP is the global standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession.* ___________________________________________________________________ * * *Disclaimer: The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient or have received this email in error you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.*

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One more day for edits-accomplishments of ICT board? Digital villages?
by warigia bowman 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Dear colleagues I have a reprieve Can you please help me with final edits since I just had a baby. I still am looking for a few lines on the importance (and accomplishments) of the ICT Board. I found an April 15 article on digital villages, but it would be good to know where the GoK plans to locate them. Here is an additional paragraph I wrote for my conclusion based on what Harry sent me. *As this document goes to publication, Kenya has four cellular telephony providers, Zain Kenya, Safaricom, Orange, and Essar Yu. This means that competition is heating up in this market, but Kenya still is catching up with its neighbors. **Accordingly, Kenyan consumers have continued to pay sharply higher tariffs than necessary for mobile telephony. The lack of competitiveness in Kenya’s mobile telephony sector is reflected in comparatively high prices. On average, Kenyans pay more than most Africans for cellular telephony, giving up nearly 24 percent of their monthly GNI for mobile services per capita.**[i]** The most impressive recent achievement of the Kenyan government in the ICT sector has been its participation in the live marine Internet cable projects, including EASSy, TEAMs and SEACOM. These have increased internet speeds dramatically, reduced broadband pricing for consumers, and may reduce prices for mobile consumers.*

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Fwd: The top of the ICT world will meet in Amsterdam; you want to be part of this unique event? Do not forget to register on short notice for WITSA´s WCIT 2010!
by waudo siganga 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Attending the World Congress on IT ([1]www.wcit2010.org) next month in Amsterdam could be of interest to some colleagues. Waudo ----- Original message ----- From: "Anders Halvorsen" <ahalvorsen(a)witsa.org> To: "Jim Poisant" <jpoisant(a)witsa.org> Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:14:16 -0400 Subject: The top of the ICT world will meet in Amsterdam; you want to be part of this unique event? Do not forget to register on short notice for WITSA´s WCIT 2010! April 23, 2010 TO: Members of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) FR: Drs. Bernd W.E. Taselaar, Chief Operating Officer ICT~Office WITSA Vice-Chairman for Western Europe RE: The top of the ICT world will meet in Amsterdam; you want to be part of this unique event? Do not forget to register on short notice for WITSA´s WCIT 2010! _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ ____________ Dear Colleagues, Herewith I would remind you to register on short notice for WITSA´s 17th World Congress on Information Technology 2010 (WCIT 2010). WCIT 2010 will be held from May 25 to May 27 2010. The top of the ICT world will meet in Amsterdam; you want to be part of this unique event? WCIT 2010 will bring together more than 2.000 captains of industry, government leaders and academics from over 60 countries around the world. Speakers from the business community not only include global CEO's like Paul Otellini (Intel), Mike Fries (Liberty Global), Natarajan Chandrasekaran (CEO Tata Consulting Services), Steven Elop (President Microsoft Business Division) and Virginia Rometty (Senior VP Global Sales & Distribution IBM) and Lynn Blodgett (President & CEO Xerox ACS), but also the world's youngest CEO Suhas Gopinath (CEO & President of Globals Inc.). Also EU Commssioner Kroes and more than 25 ministers will attend WCIT, among others from Russia, India, Brazil, Canada and most EU countries. WCIT 2010 is supported by the European Commission and is an official event of the Spanish Presidency of the European Union. For more details please check the extensive website [2]www.wcit2010.org and enclosed program outline. One of the outcomes of WCIT 2010 will be the adaptation of the Declaration of Amsterdam. This statement will spell out the commitments to direct the use of IT to stimulate growth and address key societal challenges such as climate change, healthcare and eInclusion. For your personal information I included the draft version of WCIT's Declaration of Amsterdam, which includes a call for action. One of these days a special website will be launched for getting input for the declaration globally. Special fee for all delegates of WITSA members In addition to our former proposal I am very happy that thanks to support of the European Commission and the Dutch government I can offer every WITSA member to obtain WCIT 2010 ticket for the very special price of just € 1000,- ex VAT. We are very happy to offer you this package and encourage all of you to come and visit Amsterdam. Also a special spouse program is offered. Special delegation packages can be discussed directly with the WCIT 2010 organization ([3]mschipper(a)wcit2010.org) As WCIT 2010 is an invitation only event please send the names of your delegates to [4]registration(a)wcit2010.org (reference: WITSA Tickets). You will be sent a confirmation, an invoice and the log-in codes to finalize your registration (only trade associations can apply, not individuals). The reservation is final when payment is received by WCIT 2010. Airfrance KLM is the WCIT 2010 airline partner and offers interesting discounts as sent to you before. Hotels in Amsterdam For hotels please use the Amsterdam RAI Hotel & Travel Service, which can offer you considerable savings. The online reservation system allows you to search for hotels by star rating and area. Additionally you can find detailed information about each hotel. For group bookings and tailor made advice please contact hotelservice(a)rai.nl. The special WCIT 2010 room rates at the official hotels are limited, so please have your booking as soon as possible as the last blocked hotel rooms will be released shortly. For the special WCIT 2010 hotel deals please check [5]https://www.rai-hotelservice.com/compass/external/index.cfm?&m eeting_ID=1027&Meeting_ID_Code=623230780 Join us in coming to Amsterdam! WCIT 2010 will be a unique event. You do not want to miss this event as the global ICT world will mark a turning point here! I case you want to come with a larger country delegation or have special requests for showcasing your country and/ or companies please contact Mark Schipper, account manager international WCIT 2010 ([6]mschipper(a)wcit2010.org) I am very much looking forward to see you next month in Amsterdam! With best regards, drs. Bernd W.E. Taselaar Chief Operating Officer ICT~Office Vice-Chairman WE WITSA References 1. http://www.wcit2010.org/ 2. http://www.wcit2010.org/ 3. mailto:mschipper@wcit2010.org 4. mailto:registration@wcit2010.org 5. https://www.rai-hotelservice.com/compass/external/index.cfm?&meeting_ID=102… 6. mailto:mschipper@wcit2010.org

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Call for Proposals- 2nd Annual Information Communication Technology & Network Security Conference (Secure ICT 2010)
by Evans Kahuthu 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Dear Listers, The 2nd Annual Information Communication Technology & Network Security Conference (Secure ICT 2010) will be held on Sept 8-9, 2010 at the PanAfric Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. Secure ICT 2010 is a "must attend" event for those tasked with protecting personal or confidential information in a rapidly changing technological environment. The security of ICT infrastructure is of critical importance. This year's conference sessions address new and continuing threats to information security as well as responses to the increasing risk of security breaches and data exfiltration, identity theft, cyber terrorism and more. The conference will provide information security professionals and managers with the most up-to-date information, tools, trends, legislation, and strategies for addressing information security issues. Plan to meet with your colleagues from around the region, the nation and the world in Nairobi to learn from recognized experts at Secure ICT 2010. Conference participants are invited to submit proposals for the conference presentation. For more information about the conference, visit http://secureict.co.ke/, To submit a proposal visit http://secureict.co.ke/proposals.aspx Evans

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ICT Board Interim Updates
by Paul Kukubo 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Listers 1. Kenya ICT Board and the Kenya ICT Reporters Association (KIRA) headed by Ratemo held a media workshop today at the Intercontinental Hotel Nairobi. Topics included case studies on new media by the Capital Group, presentations on various technologies and initiatives including how to build an online presence, managing IT projects, blogging, citizen journalism, an update on ICT Board initiatives and new media for journalists. This is the first of many such workshops organized by the Kenya ICT Board to build greater knowledge among ICT writers and reporters on this very varied subject of ICT. A link to presentations will be on our website www.ict.go.ke in due course. 2. The Kenya ICT Board's project manager for BPO ITES, Andrew Lewela and a representative from the Skills Taskforce set up by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Information and COmmunication, have been attending the 2nd PAN-Commonwealth Conference on Services Trade which is sponsored by The Commonwealth Secretariat and organised in collaboration with The World Bank Institute, Regional Multidisciplinary Centre of Excellence (RMCE), Mauritius and COMESA at the Sheraton Hotel in Mauritius, 20-22 April 10. The purpose of the conference is to allow greater collaboration among BPO ITES decision makers and players from the commonwealth. 3. The Kenya ICT Board's Strategic plan 2010-12 is nearing completion and there is a plan to subject this to stakeholder validation prior to its planned launch in June 2010. More details on this later. I am sure this document will be of immense interest to stakeholders. 4. The Kenya ICT Board will finalise the commission of state-of-the-art CISCO Telepresence Video Conferencing Center at the offices, 12th floor Teleposta Towers. The equipment has been installed and is due to go live within the next 2 weeks. The Board intends to provide support to the BPO ITES sector via this equipment by enabling private sector players to video conference with prospective clients. It will also be used for high level training. Working with other organizations within government and private sector, the Kenya ICT Board plans to provide exposure of this technology to school parties from all over the country as part of national capacity building. More on this later. 5. The 2nd Tandaa symposium on local content will take place on May 6th 2010 at the University of Nairobi. The Symposium will features some of the hottest Kenyan filmmakers and animators including Wanuri Kahiu, director of Pumzi, Kenya’s first sci-fi film and Jim Chuchu, director of the Ha-He video by Just a band – Kenya’s first truly viral internet video. Join us to listen to leaders in the film and animation industry speak about the impact of the internet, the challenges facing distribution of Kenyan films and the importance of a good story in developing new content from Kenya. 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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Should Kenya have a state religion?
by Wainaina Mungai 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Dear Fatma, You made me ask myself a pertinent question: "Is Kenya really a secular state?" Almost all political and other leaders mix their religious convictions with their statutory or political roles. From the President, his deputies, coucillors, chiefs, Headmasters, etc religion is apparent in their actions. We also have different by-laws in parts of Kenya that seem to be based on Islam, Christianity etc in various parts of Kenya. I wonder if Kenyans should simply be asked to vote for a state religion and make some provisions that accommodate the ''minority'' religions. We'd have a State religion and have provisions on law that protect persons who do not profess that religion. How palatable is that? Wainaina -- Sent from my mobile device Wainaina Mungai ----- http://www.bungesms.com http://www.madeinkenya.org http://www.wainainamungai.com Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. ~ Buddha~

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Is anyone online, need urgent fact check
by warigia bowman 27 Apr '10

27 Apr '10

Dear colleagues I have a paper going out for publication on Kenyan ICT Policy. I urgently need to do some (limited) fact checking. Is anyone online to help me? Rigia -- Dr. Warigia Bowman Assistant Professor The Department of Public Policy Leadership The University of Mississippi 107 Odom Hall University, MS 38677 URL: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/leadership/index.html PHONE: 662-915-1904 EMAIL: mwbowman(a)olemiss.edu

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FW: On maternity leave until May 2010 RE: Is anyone online, need urgent fact check
by Harry Delano 27 Apr '10

27 Apr '10

Hey Listers, Did Warigia just ask for some input a while ago... Her inbox says, she's on Maternity leave. Anyone..? If so, congratulations - prof.. Harry -----Original Message----- From: warigia bowman [mailto:warigia@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 10:26 PM To: harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke Subject: On maternity leave until May 2010 RE: [kictanet] Is anyone online, need urgent fact check Thank you for your message! I am not able to check my email regularly. I just had a baby. I am on maternity leave. I will try to reply to your email sometime in the next two weeks.. Thanks, Rigia -- Dr. Warigia Bowman Assistant Professor The Department of Public Policy Leadership The University of Mississippi 107 Odom Hall University, MS 38677 URL: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/leadership/index.html PHONE: 662-915-1904 EMAIL: mwbowman(a)olemiss.edu

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FW: Kenyan debate
by Edith Adera 27 Apr '10

27 Apr '10

F YI For those who doubt the Abortion agenda in our draft constitution this will shed light. Take time to read and ponder over the issue. This ties Article 2 (6), article 26 (4) and article 43 (1)

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Red card to sheikhs
by Fatma Bashir 27 Apr '10

27 Apr '10

Listers I read the newspaper article and tried very hard to join the dots between the ban ,existing kadhis courts and the whole Sheria law and the new constitution issue. Obviuosly I could not find any link, please find a response below to the issues raised by my fellow lister Wainaina. > > The recent move by Muslim Sheikhs to enforce Sharia Law, outlaw DSTV, > video dens & related activities in Mandera could not have come at a > more unfortunate time. The support they have received from SUPREM > (Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims) further complicates the debate on > the "continued" inclusion of Kadhi Courts in our Constitution. > > > > I am not sure where the information came from that the closing down > of video dens has anything to do with enforcement of shari’ah law. > It is a matter of fact that video dens, which are scattered all over > the less affluent regions of the country, and mainly in slums, are > responsible for very many ills in those areas. Talk to anyone livin > g in a slum in Nairobi and they will testify to the fact that not on > ly are children missing school to watch unsuitable movies, they are > picking up extremely bad habits from these video dens and are being > exposed to sexual abuse by sexual predators who not only give them > the entrance fee to watch some movies but prey on them while they ar > e in those very dens. It is about time somebody stood up to this. > ( we are assisting a family whose story we are describing in this re > sponse to this mail) Secondly, you must be more responsible when mak > ing a statement such as ‘outlaw DSTV video dens and related activiti > es’. The only thing that was outlawed was the video dens and it was > done with the full support of the local authorities. If you live i > n Mandera and decide to install DSTV in your own house, then so be i > t but please, lets be responsible for what our children are being fe > d by way of ‘entertainment’ > > Now that the SUPKEM has proved to support such apparent 'treason' in > my secular nation, President Kibaki and Prime Minister Odinga must > also commit to ensuring that religion and religious courts are omitted > from the new constitution. That is the pact they must sign with the NO > campaign if a YES vote is to sail through without question. No > religion, especially fundamentalist Islam, should enjoy the privileges > of my hard-earned taxes to propagate religious activities that may > disintegrate into such treasonable actions as by the Sheikhs. > > My vote would easily change to a resounding "NO" unless I am assured > by the Constitution that no Sheikh or Buddist monk, Hindu priest or > Christian cleric will get away with the absurd audacity of attempting > to determine where I watch my Supersport matches, what I drink as I do > so; where and what I can smoke or drink in an independent secular > KENYA > > You can watch your supersport matches where you please and drink > smoke as well these are personal choices which we all make and not > to bring religion into this (sic) bit no religion allows these > activities openly if the sermons I watch on TV are to be > believed .Try talking to someone whose child is exposed to this and > lets hear what they have to say( I hear its the work of the devo) > This is not about kadhi’s courts, this is about protecting children > in Kenya and I hope these are not your views I am hoping that maybe > you are just carried away by time or were tired ( you did send your > post rather late) take the time to talk to someone whose child has b > een exposed to pornography and sexuality when they are not ready for > it. This is not about religion, but about right thinking adults see > king to protect children. > > No religion should 'get it twisted' on its place in secular Kenya and > no loopholes should allow Sheikhs or SUPKEM to get away with such > treasonable actions. > > PS: Kenya is not a secular state. If it was, Raila would not go to > such lengths to get himself baptized, and neither would the > President going to church on Sunday be attended by ministers and > PSs. Incidentally, I would like to know who fuels his car and pays > for this bodyguards on Sunday when he attends church – yes, yours an > d my hard earned taxes. Don’t fool yourself. Maybe this is just new > twist on the drive to up the NO campaign? > > Regards, > Fatma > > > > > > > >

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Re: [kictanet] Red Card for the Sheikhs
by emmanuel.khisa＠kadet.co.ke 27 Apr '10

27 Apr '10

Samuel, But what say you of the Christian town of Kijabe, where cigars nor bars are never to be sighted? And this has been the case in Kijabe for years and even captured in the newspapers a few years ago. Kijabe town proclamation by Christians and Mandera one by Muslims...which is lesser of an evil? Again the whole argument shouldnt be tied to the proposed consititution since its happening right under the watch of the current constitution. So to say NO would simply retain the status quo which has the same provisions already. My cent's worth. > -------Original Message------- > From: Samuel Gichuru <gichuru(a)gmail.com> > To: emmanuel.khisa(a)kadet.co.ke > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Red Card for the Sheikhs > Sent: Apr 27 '10 05:59 > > This is unbelivable, Wainana, I totally agree with you.. on that statement. > and I will quote it again > > "My� vote would easily change to a resounding "NO" unless I am assured by > the Constitution that no Sheikh or Buddist monk, Hindu priest or > Christian� cleric will get away with the absurd audacity of attempting to > determine� � where I watch my Supersport matches, what I drink as I do so; > where and� � what I can smoke or drink in an independent secular KENYA." > > > On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 7:48 AM, <[LINK: mailto:emmanuel.khisa@kadet.co.ke] > emmanuel.khisa(a)kadet.co.ke> wrote: > Did I miss some news? > > I thought what I happened in North Eastern (Mandera) to be specific was a > decree that even the Kenyan chief's proclaim from time to time in > "Christian" Kenya. When this happens it affects both Christian and Muslim > youth alike. > > I am bound to be corrected but this is happening not under the new > Constitution but the current one and so my question is what has it got to > do with the new constitution? What has it got to do with the Kadhi's > courts or any of those parts being contested? > > I really think that as reasonable and kind Christ followers, we must ask > ourselves, what's Christ do? > > Regards, > > Emmanuel > PS: The views expressed here are my own.. > > > > � -------Original Message------- > > � From: Harry Delano <[LINK: mailto:harry@comtelsys.co.ke] > harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke> > > � To: [LINK: mailto:emmanuel.khisa@kadet.co.ke] > emmanuel.khisa(a)kadet.co.ke > > � Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <[LINK: > mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke] kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > > � Subject: Re: [kictanet] Red Card for the Sheikhs > > � Sent: Apr 26 '10 22:26 > > > > � You mean, there is something called Sharia law, in this > � country...??? > > > > � Last time I checked, it's the kind of law applied and dictated > � by > > � fundamentalists > > � upon hapless citizenry, with no regard � whatsoever for the very basic > of > > � basic > > � human rights.. > > > > � So, who is fooling who..? � Next thing, internet will be � outlawed in > that > > � section > > � of the nation. Who knows where next. And this is at a time we > � working to > > � open up space and bridge the national divide. Time to smell > � coffee... > > > > � Harry > > > > > > � -------------------- > > � FROM: � kictanet-bounces+harry=[LINK: http://comtelsys.co.ke] > comtelsys.co.ke@[LINK: http://lists.kictanet.or.ke] lists.kictanet.or.ke > > � [mailto:[LINK: mailto:kictanet-bounces%2Bharry] > kictanet-bounces+harry=[LINK: http://comtelsys.co.ke] > comtelsys.co.ke@[LINK: http://lists.kictanet.or.ke] lists.kictanet.or.ke] > ON > > � BEHALF OF S.Murigi Muraya > > � SENT: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 1:09 � AM > > � TO: [LINK: mailto:harry@comtelsys.co.ke] harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke > > � CC: KICTAnet ICT Policy � Discussions > > � SUBJECT: Re: [kictanet] Red Card for the � Sheikhs > > > > > > � Please note Article 24 Subsection 4 of our soon to be new > � constitution > > � limits how the Bill of Rights may apply to the one religion the > � Kenyan > > � state is funding with the approval of Kenyans who vote YES! > > > > � Of � course the Kenyan media is too busy slandering Churches to point > this > > � out. > > > > > > � On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 12:52 AM, Wainaina Mungai <[LINK: > > � mailto:[LINK: mailto:wainaina@madeinkenya.org] > wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org] [LINK: mailto:wainaina@madeinkenya.org] > wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org> � wrote: > > � The recent move by Muslim Sheikhs to enforce Sharia Law, � outlaw > DSTV, > > � video dens & related activities in Mandera could not have � come at a > > � more unfortunate time. The support they have received from � SUPREM > > � (Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims) further complicates the debate � > on > > � the "continued" inclusion of Kadhi Courts in our � Constitution. > > > > � Now that the SUPKEM has proved to support such apparent � > 'treason' in > > � my secular nation, � President Kibaki and Prime Minister � Odinga > must > > � also commit to ensuring that religion and religious courts are � > omitted > > � from the new constitution. That is the pact they must sign with the � > NO > > � campaign if a YES vote is to sail through without question. � No > > � religion, especially fundamentalist Islam, should enjoy the � > privileges > > � of my hard-earned taxes to propagate religious activities that � may > > � disintegrate into such treasonable actions as by the Sheikhs. > > > > � My � vote would easily change to a resounding "NO" unless I am > assured > > � by the � Constitution that no Sheikh or Buddist monk, Hindu priest or > > � Christian � cleric will get away with the absurd audacity of > attempting > > � to determine � where I watch my Supersport matches, what I drink as I > do > > � so; where and � what I can smoke or drink in an independent secular > > � KENYA. > > > > � No � religion should 'get it twisted' on its place in secular > Kenya and > > � no � loopholes should allow Sheikhs or SUPKEM to get away with such > > � treasonable � actions. > > > > � Regards, > > � Wainaina > > > > � -- > > � Sent from my mobile � device > > > > � Wainaina Mungai > > � ----- > > � [LINK: [LINK: http://www.bungesms.com] http://www.bungesms.com] [LINK: > http://www.bungesms.com] http://www.bungesms.com > > � [LINK: [LINK: http://www.madeinkenya.org] http://www.madeinkenya.org] > [LINK: http://www.madeinkenya.org] http://www.madeinkenya.org > > � [LINK: [LINK: http://www.wainainamungai.com] > http://www.wainainamungai.com] [LINK: http://www.wainainamungai.com] > http://www.wainainamungai.com > > > > � Thousands of candles � can be lighted from a single candle, and the > life > > � of the candle will not be � shortened. Happiness never decreases by > > � being shared. ~ � Buddha~ > > > > � _______________________________________________ > > � kictanet � mailing list > > � [LINK: mailto:[LINK: mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke] > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] [LINK: mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke] > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > � [LINK: [LINK: http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet] > > � [LINK: http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > > � This � message was sent to: [LINK: mailto:[LINK: > mailto:murigi.muraya@gmail.com] murigi.muraya(a)gmail.com] > > � [LINK: mailto:murigi.muraya@gmail.com] murigi.muraya(a)gmail.com > > � Unsubscribe � or change your options at [LINK: > > � [LINK: > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/murigi.muraya%40gmail.…] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/murigi.muraya%40gmail.…] > > � [LINK: > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/murigi.muraya%40gmail.…] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/murigi.muraya%40gmail.… > > > > > > � -------------------- > > � _______________________________________________ > > � kictanet mailing list > > � [LINK: compose.php?to=[LINK: mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke] > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] > > � [LINK: mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke] > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > � [LINK: [LINK: http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet] > > � [LINK: http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > > � This message was sent to: [LINK: > > � compose.php?to=[LINK: mailto:emmanuel.khisa@kadet.co.ke] > emmanuel.khisa(a)kadet.co.ke] [LINK: mailto:emmanuel.khisa@kadet.co.ke] > emmanuel.khisa(a)kadet.co.ke > > � Unsubscribe or change your options at [LINK: > > � [LINK: > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emmanuel.khisa%40kadet…] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emmanuel.khisa%40kadet…] > > � [LINK: > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emmanuel.khisa%40kadet…] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emmanuel.khisa%40kadet… > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > [LINK: mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke] kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [LINK: http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: [LINK: mailto:gichuru@gmail.com] > gichuru(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at [LINK: > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/gichuru%40gmail.com] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/gichuru%40gmail.com > > > -- > Warm Regards, > ------------------------ > Samuel Gichuru > " Website Solutions" > > Blog with me on: | � [LINK: http://www.samgichuru.com] www.samgichuru.com > > Tel: +254-020-2098985/2230663 | Cell: 0722-730565 / 0733-730565 > Email: [LINK: mailto:gichuru@ideasafrica.com] gichuru(a)ideasafrica.com | > follow us on twitter: @samgichuru

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Fw: [ke-internetusers] at inflated shs 20 billion, let's just forget 'Number Portability' ever benefiting consumers
by Walubengo J 26 Apr '10

26 Apr '10

The above thread was floated on a neighboring list and has failed to attract any official answers and I thought maybe KICTAnet might have some answers...even from a technical point of view. For example. 1. Is it possible for Number Portability Solution to be provisioned Ksh @ 20Million? (250,000USD) as opposed to ksh 20Billion as alleged in the newspaper article? 2. What are the key price factors in such a technology as well as price experiences elsewhere across the world? 3. Is this Number Portability thing really going to take off? What are the planned timelines and how much would it really cost the consumer 4. Must we enactment the Freedom of Information Act in order to extract these answers? feel free to answer All, One or None of the above ;-) walu. --- On Sat, 4/17/10, Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> Subject: [ke-internetusers] at inflated shs 20 billion, let's just forget 'Number Portability' ever benefiting consumers To: "ke-users" <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> Cc: "info" <info(a)cck.go.ke> Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010, 12:37 PM Good people, Sometimes it is necessary to start with the conclusion then build the argument. Conclusions: a) Local Number Portability may, after all, never not take off, or be of much use consumers, b) The country need to avoid celebrating premature local Number Portability implementation, c) Media caution against dancing to rhythmic gymnastics: 'great new Number Portability' tunes, d) Communications Commission of Kenya may be further eroding it's consumer protection teeth, Why? Trouble looms large on the horizon of Number Portability – a great technology but we risk oppositely live to regret its local implementation route. Intention hereby to provoke detailed information responses from the concerned. Regards the attached newspaper cutting, confidential sources allude,“..one of the bidders felt the portability thing could be done with around Ksh 20Million, how the 20B guys won remains a mystery...this enormous amount will simply find its way lumped onto the consumers after the operators have paid for it.” My documented view has always been that Number Portability should be funded from the Universal Service fund created by the Communications Act. Background: Hello CCK, Number Portability is a Consumer Protection Tool Alex Gakuru 12 November 2007 Consumers are stuck without the option to switch to a different operator while keeping their mobile phone number and are hesitant to change to avoid losing important future calls in the persistent status quo. This is at odds with the law commanding the Communications Commission of Kenya to ensure consumers are protected offering a raft of implementation avenues. But when CCK gives up implementation of number portability citing complexity, high costs, duopolists' disinterest, and no licence applicants for the service category, the issue escalates to bursting limits considering the prevailing high communication tariffs that hurt businesses but the service providers. .. http://allafrica.com/stories/200711120436.html A reader's reaction: From: Okoth Okwemba <ookwemba(a)dtbkenya.co.ke> Date: Mon, Nov 12, 2007 at 3:37 PM Subject: hello CCK, number portability is a consumer protection tool To: gakuru(a)gmail.com Well done Gakuru on this article. This is excellent. The CCK has been told, let us find a way to compel it to act swiftly and deal with the lack of accountability that sees it get away with such laxity and abdication of duty. The Kenya Private Sector Alliance might be an organisiation you might want to involve. Well done again. Regards, Okoth References: i) Cost/Recovery: 'Funding Models for AIN-Based Local Number Portability' http://www2.sis.pitt.edu/~mweiss/papers/lnp-funding.pdf ii) Increased Consumer Choice: 'Wireless Local Number Portability' http://www.kpmg.com.co/publicaciones/publicaciones_ICE/WLNP.pdf iii) Stakeholders:'Number Portability Worldwide Implementation Experience' http://www.canto.org/doc/gabriellago.ppt -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ ke-internetusers mailing list ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers

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FW: Trusted Community Representatives: ICANN
by alice＠apc.org 26 Apr '10

26 Apr '10

Forwarded message:Message from Doug Brent. As you know, ICANN (as the IANA functions operator) is working jointly with VeriSign (as the root zone maintainer) in the process of making the root of the DNS more secure through the implementation of DNSSEC. As part of this joint effort with the US Department of Commerce, ICANN will seek on a provisional basis the participation of a number of persons to participate in the root key generation and signing ceremonies. These persons are called Trusted Community Representatives (“TCRs”). The TCRs will be chosen by ICANN based on Statements of Interest from the Internet community. The initial TCR selection will be on a provisional basis, to determine the viability of the approach based upon the first initialization of the Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and key generation that are scheduled to take place in June of this year. There are two types of TCRs – a “Crypto Officer” and a “Recovery Key Share Holder”. A Crypto Officer participates in activating (enabling) the HSM containing the private half of the DNSSEC root Key Signing Key (KSK) before that module may be used for cryptographic operations. Seven (7) individuals are designated for each ICANN-operated secure KSK facility, with one facility located on the U.S. East Coast and another facility on the U.S. West Coast, for a total of 14 Crypto Officers. It is expected that each TCR will be required to travel to either the US East or West Coast ICANN KSK facility up to four (4) times a year. A Recovery Key Share Holder is responsible for protecting a part of a key used to encrypt backup copies of the HSM contents. Each share holder is responsible for keeping a smart card (in a tamper-evident bag) in a bank safe deposit box accessible by them. Seven (7) individuals are required. After HSM initialization, the share holder is not expected to participate in any scheduled ceremonies, but must be able to travel to an ICANN KSK facility in the US on relatively short notice at any time when requested. Share holders must participate in the annual inventory by providing proof of possession of their smart card. As leaders of the ICANN community, we would like to ask you to help communicate this opportunity to qualified individuals to serve as TCRs. We intend to select individuals that are committed to the security of the DNS and, as much as possible, reflect geographic diversity. Qualified candidates should be knowledgeable about the technical functions for which ICANN has responsibilities. For an individual to be considered, he or she must submit a Statement of Interest following the application procedures that are to be published on the ICANN and http://www.root-dnssec.org/tcr/ websites. Based on these submissions, ICANN will select 21 TCRs along with a reserve list of candidates for use as replacements if needed. For more information about the TCR program and the application and selection process, please visit http://www.root-dnssec.org . TCRs will serve an important function in enhancing the security of the DNS and to the greatest extent possible should reflect the diverse makeup of the ICANN community. Please help us communicate this need. Thank you in advance for your help and consideration. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks,Doug--Doug BrentChief Operating OfficerICANNVoice: +1 310.301.3871Mobile: +1 650.996.4447Fax: +1 310.823.8649 ________________________________________ Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone from Zain Kenya

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An opportunity
by Okech 24 Apr '10

24 Apr '10

Listers, A cousin of mine applied for a job and was given an address through his mobile on where to get details of application as below. http://www.transcargohandlers.com/ I visited the site and do feel that it's some people out to make money from desperate job seekers. You can look at it and make your conclusions. Now, if it's indeed conning, how do we deal with such situations? Do we have policies in place to handle such cases ? Regards, Okech JMMy blog

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Re: [kictanet] UNDESA 2010 Report on egovernance - East Africa
by John K. Njoroge 22 Apr '10

22 Apr '10

Thanks Dandjinou Pierre. “The 2010 United Nations e-Government Survey: Leveraging e-government at a time of financial and economic crisis” will certainly help developing countries like Kenya to stay focused and consistent with our future national goals and objectives, as stipulated in the ‘Kenya Vision 2030’. The United Nations e-Government Survey which begun in the year 2003, has been quite useful for Worldwide e-government development. *An observation:* Apart from the United Republic of Tanzania which has go up 6 places and Burundi (which did not move a place), the other East African Countries including Kenya, have dropped places in the World e-government development ranking and therefore a general drop in the overall E-government development index value for East Africa. Below are the world rankings for East Africa since 2003: *No.* *Country* *2010* *2008* *2005* *2004* *2003* 1. Kenya 124 122 122 126 118 2. United Republic of Tanzania 137 143 127 131 135 3. Uganda 142 133 125 114 119 4. Rwanda 148 141 143 140 138 5. Burundi 174 174 166 166 152 However, “notwithstanding the overall low scores of the e-government development index in the region, some countries have managed to improve their Web presence either in national portals or ministry websites. *Kenya’s national portal received the highest score in the region*…….” “The websites of most ministries in the region provide basic information, *but e-services are generally not available*.” The Top Ranked in Africa are: 1. Tunisia 2. Mauritius 3. Egypt 4. South Africa 5. Seychelles 6. Cape Verde 7. Libya 8. Botswana 9. Lesotho 10. Gabon Certainly, Kenya and East Africa as a region, have a very long way to go. The top ten in Africa are good places for benchmarking. Looking deep, at our situation here in Kenya, I believe that the future is bright and the best is yet to come. Broadband has come ‘on time’ to boost e-Government in Kenya. Kind regards John K. Njoroge Directorate of e-Government On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 4:06 PM, Dandjinou Pierre <pdandjinou(a)gmail.com>wrote: > FYI, > Now available from UN DESA Web site: http://www.unpan.org/egovernment.asp > > The 2010 United Nations e-Government Survey: Leveraging e-government at a > time of financial and economic crisis was completed in December 2009 and > launched in early 2010. The report presented various roles for e-government > in addressing the ongoing world financial and economic crisis. The public > trust that is gained through transparency can be further enhanced through > the free sharing of government data based on open standards. > > The ability of e-government to handle speed and complexity can also > underpin regulatory reform. While technology is no substitute for good > policy, it may give citizens the power to question the actions of regulators > and bring systemic issues to the fore. Similarly, e-government can add > agility to public service delivery to help governments respond to an > expanded set of demands even as revenues fall short. Since the last edition > of the survey, in 2008, governments have made great strides in development > of online services, especially in middle-income countries. The costs > associated with telecommunication infrastructure and human capital continue > to impede e-government development. However, effective strategies and legal > frameworks can compensate significantly, even in least developed countries. > Those who are able to harness the potential of expanded broadband access in > developed regions and mobile cellular networks in developing countries to > advance the UN development agenda have much to gain going forward. > > Pierre Dandjinou > eGovernance Advisor > Strategic Consulting Group > www.scg.bj > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: kabogojn(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kabogojn%40gmail.com > >

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FW: World Bank Frees Up Development Data
by Edith Adera 21 Apr '10

21 Apr '10

This might be of interest ============== World Bank Frees Up Development Data data.worldbank.org Bank Group offers free access to more than 2,000 financial, business, health, economic and human development statistics via a new website: data.worldbank.org. An initial 330 indicators are available in French, Spanish and Arabic. Experts say open access policy will foster innovation, support evidence-based policymaking April 20, 2010-The World Bank Group said today it will offer free access to more than 2,000 financial, business, health, economic and human development statistics that had mostly been available only to paying subscribers. The decision─part of a larger effort to increase access to information at the World Bank─means that researchers, journalists, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), entrepreneurs and school children alike will be able to tap into the World Bank's databases via a new website, data.worldbank.org. Experts say the Bank's open data initiative has the potential to stimulate more evidence-based policymaking in developing countries by bringing more researchers and innovative analysis into the development process. The move is also likely to stimulate demand for data and increase countries' capacity to produce it, they say. And, for the first time, data will be available in languages other than English, with an initial 330 indicators translated into French, Spanish and Arabic. "It's important to make the data and knowledge of the World Bank available to everyone," World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick said. "Statistics tell the story of people in developing and emerging countries and can play an important part in helping to overcome poverty." --- You are currently subscribed to ipdet as: csinha(a)idrc.ca To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-2526524-8408522.36ba67c18ba0fc70726bd9e5e78bbe2c(a)lists.worldbank.org Dgroups is a joint initiative of Bellanet, DFID, Hivos, ICA, ICCO, IICD, OneWorld, UNAIDS and World Bank --- You are currently subscribed to ict4d-futures as: eadera(a)idrc.or.ke To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ict4d-futures-75952T(a)dgroups.idrc.ca

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