I would like to take this opportunity to applaud the CS and his PSes for such a comprehensive document. Before the discussion begins, I think the policies and measures the document has:
  1. Really take into account the direction Innovation needs to go with current trends in the technology sector, globally.
  2. Is truly Innovation Centric, and People Centric, not policy centric. It places policy where it needs to be: As a driver, not as a dictator. I think this document will really drive development in the technology sector.
  3. Truly provides a framework for Capacity Building around various key sectors and application areas.
  4. Creates a conducive environment for Ministry of ICT and the general public to work together.
  5. Allows for the development of key facilities needed to bridge the technology gap we have with the current state of technology in the global arena combined with the state of key sectors driving innovation in Kenya.

I think when Mwendwa states that "This draft policy is bold, with sections on IoT, big data, OTTs, Net neutrality" - I totally agree. Sometimes we need to deal with these technologies and frameworks shaping the global arena head on. Additionally, I think adding the element of Privacy to the equation is also a bigger plus for the citizens in general in regards to all these technologies.

Let the discussion begin..


On Mon, Jun 20, 2016 at 3:25 PM, Walubengo J via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Dear Listers,


The Ministry of ICT (PS V. Kyalo) has asked KICTAnet to ran a two week moderated discussion on the Draft ICT Policy 2016, that will replace the current 2006 ICT Policy.


Please download and go through in preparation of the online discussions scheduled to kick-off this wednesday 22nd June 2016.

You views will be consolidated and later on you will be invited to validated the same at a face-to-face session to be confirmed at a venue and date to be confirmed later.

Kazi kwenyu. Do not say you were not consulted :-)

Best rgds.

walu.



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Dear All,

The Draft ICT Policy 2016 has been posted in the MoICT website for stakeholders comments.  Please use the link below to access the document.

 
Kind regards,
Jane W. Migwi
Administrative Secretary
National Communications Secretariat
P.O. Box 10756-00100, NBI
Tel: +254-20-2719953 / +254-20-2713429
Fax: +254-20-2716515
Cell:  0721 850 561
 
 


 






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