Jevans, I totally agree with you. I think to answer Dr. Ndemo's question, why not classify the fiber optic infrastructure as "Critical National Communication Infrastructure" and make vandalism a capital offence without the option of a fine. in the same vein, IP network providers should work together to defend the infrastructure as one entity and jointly safeguard the multi-billion shilling investment instead of fighting media wars for individual benefit. A joint national anti-vandalism education campaign would be a good start. Not all fiber vandals in the rural and urban areas understand the risk of their actions, especially since they don't see how the fiber crossing their village is benefiting them directly. For all they know, it only serves the rich people living in the towns where the fiber is heading. Villagers need to own the fiber. How? 1. By fiber companies ensuring that there are digital centres in the villages where the fiber is passing for villagers to see its benefits (just like power cables;cut power cables in village= no power=darkness,no TV=no development). 2. Establishing a fiber police unit! Any other suggestions good people?? On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 5:20 PM, Jevans Nyabiage <[email protected]>wrote:
Should this not be made a capital offence? Which of these competitors cannot afford just Sh1 million?
The Kenya Communications (Amendment) Act says any person found guilty of cable vandalism is liable to five-year jail term or a fine of Sh1 million.
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected][mailto: kictanet-bounces+jnyabiage <kictanet-bounces%2Bjnyabiage>=nation.co.ke@ lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 5:11 PM To: Jevans Nyabiage Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Vandalism menace
Henry, If today you had the power that the Government has, what is the something you would do to these thieves?
Ndemo.
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