Dear listers, Thank you Kelvin for raising the concerns I will try my best to respond satisfactorily 1. What are the government regulations on Community Networks *The issue of government regulations on community networks is not as clear since community networking is slightly a new concept but it sure is an important issue....* 2. Are there any licenses required? Spectrum License or Operating License? *There is no spectrum licensing - like in the case of Tunapanda, what is used is the open spectrum which is a globally unlicensed spectrum* *The same way NGOs are licensed to operate, community networks are required to obtain an operational license* I have also realized that KICTANet recently hosted the local Community Network Global Inception Meeting, more here https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?p=40352, any insights from those that attended? How come our very own TunapandaNet did not attend? i attended the global inception meeting and several things stood out Community networks are owned by the community and for the benefit of the community Sustainability model where most community networks agreed that it is the main area of concern considering the costs incurred and the huge amount of labour required for the operation of community networks. The argument being community members expect a stipend and if they agree to volunteer, they never stay in the network for long hence leaving projects halfway. in other cases, volunteers are given learning opportunities/ platforms by the Community network but once they are knowledgeable they move on to 'greener pastures' then the community network has to start the process of looking for volunteers and the cycle continues. the solution to this was to use locally produced products to reduce production costs and devising ways to motivate the volunteers to help grow the network there was also a mango tree challenge which illustrated a typical mango tree which has ripe, unripe and green mango fruits. The point was to encourage the community networks to set goals that are SMART. The ripe mango represented the things that needed to be done immediately while the unripe represented the short term goals and the green represented the long term goals. Tunapanda as a community network was not present since the 12 community networks in attendance were grant recipients of the Association for Progressive Communications Local Access Network (APC LOCNET). Applications were made and the 12 community networks were selected for the grant. However Josephine Miliza of Tunapanda was present. she is the African coordinator on the APC LOCNET project. i'll be glad to give additional information. regards. On Tue, Jul 30, 2019, 1:32 PM Kelvin Kariuki via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Dear Listers, Thank you Victor for sharing this discussion with us, my focus on Digital Inclusion is on Access and Affordability: Community Networks might reduce this gap; From this discussion https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?p=37878 I found this: "Community networks represent a valuable alternative model that deserves to be explored to improve access to Information and Communication Technologies to underserved communities worldwide. "
Some unanswered questions were also asked in that discussion: 1. What are the government regulations on Community Networks 2. Are there any licenses required? Spectrum License or Operating License? 3. Why has CA been silent on this topic?
I have also realized that KICTANet recently hosted the local Community Network Global Inception Meeting, more here https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?p=40352, any insights from those that attended? How come our very own TunapandaNet did not attend?
On Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 11:31 AM Victor Kapiyo via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Good morning listers,
As we approach this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum on 1 August 2019, we would like to continue today's discussion in line with the theme One Kenya. One Net. One Vision.
Today's sub-theme is Digital Inclusion. Digital Inclusion is about both identifying those with less or no access to the Internet (e.g. underserved communities, marginalized groups, the minorities, people with disabilities or people lacking digital literacy) and it is about activities related to the achievement of an inclusive information society.
We would appreciate your thoughts on the following:
- How can we tackle access and affordability issues, and what improvements need to be made? - How can we better utilize primary and secondary schools and tertiary institutions to promote and to deliver on digital literacy programmes? - How do we ensure that Internet governance processes are truly inclusive? - What needs to be done to enhance the capacity of different actors? - How do we ensure that these skills and employment opportunities are equitable to all on an equal footing?
We look forward to hearing from you.
Regards *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke> * ====================================================
*“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar* _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/
Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kelvinkariuki89%40gmai...
The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
-- Best Regards,
Kelvin Kariuki Assistant Lecturer Multimedia University of Kenya Faculty of Computing and Information Technology Twitter Handle: @teacherkaris Alt email: kkariuki@mmu.ac.ke Mobile: +2547 29 385 557
The Lord is my Shepherd
_______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/
Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kakusuj7%40gmail.com
The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.