--- bitange@jambo.co.ke wrote:
The greater problem though is that we have far too many activists than we have entrepreneurs.
On Dec 3, 2007 8:21 AM, Alex Gakuru <alex.gakuru@yahoo.com> wrote:>
This comment is this rather revealing and very pointed.
I agree with both comments and the problem lies in expectations. Whilst some expect to see the discussions in this list translate into action..Alex is equally right that advocacy is essential. My problem is that outside this list nobody knows of Kictanet existence. [not proven]. When we discuss policy, we never get the final reports circulated, when ideas are floated, we never know if the Kictanet mandarins will implement, when interesting ideas are developed on this list, we never see them tangibly hitting the ground and just remain lurking in this list. Actually, the Kictanet website [kictanet/about us] does not even let us know of the structure and who are in charge, their terms and term in office and when to expect elections or an AGM for this society. Google 'kictanet' and you will see the 1,750 results are restricted around kictanet members websites...then try something like 'knhrc' and the 7,000+ results show that the activities hit the ground through newspapers, wikipedia amongst other channels. With the clout and respect kictanet has...we can easily achieve impact like knchr. Either way, kazi iendelee!! Wa-kictanet musilale....bado mapambano...lakini domo iendelee. Bill