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Laptop 4Schools Stakeholder Meeting, Thrs 4th July @ SU
by Walubengo J 26 Jun '13

26 Jun '13

Lister, Find attached the invite @ http://laptop4schools.eventbrite.com Plse register and come to brainstorm on this issue. regards. walu.

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Food for thought - Deworming school students
by Phares Kariuki 26 Jun '13

26 Jun '13

Hi, In preparation for the July 4th session, I thought I'd share this study, http://www.who.int/sdhconference/resources/draft_background_paper22_kenya.p… Deworming students reduces absenteeism by 25%. Students are dropping out of school becasue their parents, the school and the government don't care enough to get rid of parasites in their abdomen. Same government wants to give this malnourished child a laptop... Well then... -- Warm Regards, Phares Kariuki | *T*: +254 720 406 093 | *E*: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | *Twitter*: kaboro |*Skype *: kariukiphares | *B*: http://www.kaboro.com/ |

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Fwd: Applications now open for The Growth Hub's 2nd accelerator program!
by Ali Hussein 25 Jun '13

25 Jun '13

> From: "Grace Kadenge | GrowthAfrica" <gka(a)growthafrica.com> > Date: June 25, 2013, 10:29:36 AM GMT+03:00 > To: "'Ali Hussein'" <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > Subject: Applications now open for The Growth Hub's 2nd accelerator program! > > Dear Ali, > > I hope this e-mail finds you well. > > I am reaching out to you to inform you about two upcoming programs that The Growth Hub will be running this year. > > We are looking for motivated early stage entrepreneurs in the social enterprise space who are looking to build successful businesses. We support a variety of sectors, particularly: energy / environmental sustainability, mobile and IT, agro-processing, financial services and essential services (health, education, water & sanitation). Our programmes provide: > Access to seed funding (up to $100,000) > One on one mentorship and networking through a diverse network of thought leaders, experienced entrepreneurs, and investors > Collaborative working space in the heart of Nairobi’s business district > Intensive series of workshops > Access to investors through pitch showcases > > I2I: Idea-to-Innovation > Applications due by July 15 > Information Sessions on July 1 and July 11 > Programme Start: August 1 > Click here for more details and to apply online! > > I2I2: Innovation-to-Impact > Applications due by August 19 > Information Sessions on August 1 and August 8 > Programme Start: September 13 > Click here for more details and to apply online! > > We appreciate your help in circulating this information to anyone who may be interested and qualified for our programme. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions. > > Please help us tweet the following: East African #startups, apply to @GrowthHubAfrica Idea to Innovation by July 15. Seed funding, mentoring & pitching http://goo.gl/04v4m > > Accelerate your #startup with $ 75,000 available in seed funding. Apply by August 19. Pitching, Biz Model & mentoring http://goo.gl/E5lcR > > About us: The Growth Hub is an impact incubator and accelerator that supports early stage entrepreneurs and start-ups in the social enterprise space in Africa who are solving today’s most pressing societal and environmental problems creating huge social and financial impact. > > Best regards, > > > Grace Kadenge > Programme Co-ordinator > > > > Cape Office Park, Ring Road Kilimani > P.O. Box 17726 – 00100 GPO, Nairobi > > P: +254 20-2501777 M: +254 750 877595 > W: www.growthafrica.com E: gka(a)growthafrica.com > >

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Africa Domain Name Awards
by Barrack Otieno 25 Jun '13

25 Jun '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dandjinou Pierre <pdandjinou(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 23:19:15 +0200 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Africa Domain Name Awards To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Listers! The Awards Committee has decided to extend nominations deadline to 30th June! Also, it will be giving out 4 Awards instead of 2! Interested parties should nominate their registry/registrar by filling appropriate questionnaires at www.africanncommunity.org You may wish to send the questionnaires to me! Remember self nomination is allowed! Chers Listiers Le Comitee d'attributiom du prix des noms de domaine a decide de prolonger le dernier Delai pour les nominations au 30 juin 2013! Si interresses priere remplir le questionnaire approprie en allant sur site www.africanncommunity.org Les questionnaires peuvent Aussi m'etre adresses directement! Noter que l'autonomination est autorisee Salutations Pierre -- Pierre Dandjinou Cotonou - 229 90 087784 / 66566610 Dakar 221 77 639 30 41 www.scg.bj skype : sagbo1953 -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Should CIOs and CMOs develop BFF Status? A case for closer cooperation
by Ali Hussein 25 Jun '13

25 Jun '13

We are living in interesting times. Headlines and stories across media channels talk about the death of marketing as we know it. Pundits talk about the changing roles of the CIO and the CMO. Some even talk about the collapse of the two roles into one. Here are a few predictions:- - In a few years CMOs will spend more on technology – digital marketing, Analytics, BI, Enterprise Marketing Management (EMM) etc. – than CIOs. This you can take to the bank. - Globally the $1 trillion marketing industry is feeling the impact of software eating marketing. This is now a board level issue as data and KYC (know your customer) is driving/enabling companies to mass customize products and services. - The burden of understanding technology’s impact on marketing, customer experience and leading innovation is now on CMOs and their agencies. This is a departure from the normal practice of pushing everything ‘IT’ to the CIO/CTO. Read on: http://www.alyhussein.com/ *Ali Hussein* *CEO, 3mice interactive media ltd* *Partner, Telemedia Africa Ltd * Tel: +254713601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim<http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> Blog: www.alyhussein.com Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with.

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The Dark Side of Big Data?
by Ali Hussein 24 Jun '13

24 Jun '13

Where do authorities draw the line on usage of Data for enforcement purposes? The line between data used to stop criminal activities and whether those violate Privacy of innocents is becoming increasingly blurred. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/08/us/mining-of-data-is-called-crucial-to-fi… Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Educate Public on Digital Migration, says Governor
by waudo siganga 21 Jun '13

21 Jun '13

[1]http://www.cskonline.org/about-us/kenya-ict-press/324-educate-public -on-digital-migration-says-governor References 1. http://www.cskonline.org/about-us/kenya-ict-press/324-educate-public-on-dig…

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Stakeholder Forum to discuss the Laptop Project 4th July 2013 9 am to 5 pm Strathmore University Auditorium
by John Matogo 21 Jun '13

21 Jun '13

Dear colleagues. The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANET) in collaboration with @iLabAfrica are organising a stakeholder forum on the 4th of July to discuss the laptop for Schools initiative that is due to be rolled out by the Government. This forum invites all stakeholders in the education and ICT sector to present position papers regarding this initiative. I welcome you to participate by presenting your views on the following aspects of the Laptop for Schools Initiative: 1. What is the device? 2. What is the nature of the content? (Format, mode of delivery etc) 3. Who will generate the content and carry out QA? 4. Monitoring and Evaluation System 5. Security of the Devices 6. Disposal of Devices The forum will take place on 4th July from 9am to 5pm in the Strathmore University Auditorium. Position papers are welcome. To secure a slot to present your recommendations, kindly submit your paper by 2nd July to the email address forum(a)strathmore.edu Input from all stakeholders will be consolidated and presented to government at a separate event on the 19th of July. For any information and exhibition opportunities kindly contact John Matogo Manager @iLabAfrica Strathmore University P.O. Box 59857-00200 Nairobi, KENYA Tel: +254 070 303 4280 (direct line) Personal Mobile:+254 722 813 533 Skype: jmatogo Twitter: @jmatogo -- Note: All emails sent from Strathmore University are subject to Strathmore's Email Terms & Conditions. Please click here<http://www.strathmore.edu/aboutus.php?id=184>to read the policy. "Visit our Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity>Page and Twitter <https://twitter.com/StrathU>Account".

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LA chooses iPads for students
by Adam Nelson 20 Jun '13

20 Jun '13

Just saw this come over the wire: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-lausd-chooses-ipads-for-pilot-2… If you read the article, you'll see classic Microsoft FUD in there about Windows/Office being the most used in businesses, but it's exciting to see a school district be forward thinking and realize that while iOS is not good for programming, tablets are clearly optimum for teaching generally since they are perfect for studying Literature, Science, History, Computer Science, etc... -Adam --- OpenStack for Africa: http://signup.kili.io Musings: https://twitter.com/varud About Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcnelson

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FW: Commission reviews broadcasting frequencies fees.doc
by Wambua, Christopher 20 Jun '13

20 Jun '13

Listers, [P R E S S R E L E A S E][cid:[email protected]] 19th June April 2013 CCK reviews prices for broadcasting frequencies Broadcasters with more than one frequency per broadcast spot or site will from next month pay higher fees for the spectrum. The Commission today revised the broadcasting frequency fees in an attempt to address the existing disparities in the distribution and use of broadcasting spectrum in the country. The new charging methodology shall ensure fair distribution of broadcasting frequencies, and promote competition in the sub-sector. In addition, the methodology will enhance plurality and diversity of views and opinions as envisaged in the ICT Sector Policy Guidelines and the Kenya Information and Communications Act, CAP 411A. The new charges will be based on the following formula: New frequency fee payable per site = (2n-1) x current fee. Using this formula, the fee payable per site is as follows: No. of Frequencies Zone A (High Congestion Zone) Zone B (Low Congestion Zone) Broadcaster with 1 frequency in one site FM: KShs. 130,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 360,000/= p.a. FM: KShs. 65,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 180,000/= p.a. Broadcaster with 2 frequencies in one site FM: KShs. 390,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 1,080,000/= p.a. FM: KShs. 195,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 540,000/= p.a. Broadcaster with 3 frequencies in one site FM: KShs. 910,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 2,520,000/= p.a. FM: KShs. 455,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 1,260,000/= p.a. Broadcaster with 4 frequencies in one site FM: KShs. 1,950,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 5,400,000/= p.a. FM: KShs. 975,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 2,700,000/= p.a. Broadcaster with 5 frequencies in one site FM: KShs. 4,030,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 11,160,000/= p.a. FM: KShs. 2,015,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 5,580,000/= p.a. Broadcaster with 6 frequencies in one site FM: KShs. 8,190,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 22,680,000/= p.a. FM: KShs. 4,095,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 11,340,000/= p.a. Broadcaster with 7 frequencies in one site FM: KShs. 16,510,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 45,720,000/= p.a. FM: KShs. 8,255,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 22,860,000/= p.a. Broadcaster with 8 frequencies in one site FM: KShs. 33,150,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 91,800,000/= p.a. FM: KShs. 16,575,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 45,900,000/= p.a. Broadcaster with 9 frequencies in one site FM: KShs.66,430,000 p.a. TV: KShs. 183,960,000 p.a FM: KShs.33,215 ,000/= p.a TV: KShs. 91,930,000/= p.a. Broadcaster with 10 frequencies in one site FM: KShs.132,990,000 p.a. TV: KShs. 368, 280,000 p.a. FM: KShs.66,495 ,000/= p.a. TV: KShs. 184, 140,000/= p.a. The new charges are effective from 1st July 2013. A description of the frequency charging Zones A and B is provided on our website at http://www.cck.go.ke/licensing/spectrum/fees.html Frequencies are national resources that should be distributed fairly and equitably. [cid:[email protected]] Francis W. Wangusi DIRECTOR GENERAL

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