Editor¢s note

 

 

Welcome to the first issue of the KICTANET newsletter.

The newsletter will be a forum for members to share views and get updates on the happenings in the ICT industry.

 

This month, the focus is on the Optic Fibre Cable (OFC), a summary of the online discussion and some background information on the three cables that Kenya is pursuing. The articles give some of the suggestions made relating to the regulation as well as legal aspects in the OFC business.

 

Focusing on the ICT draft bill, there are opposing views on how the Attorney General should react- a separate ICT Act or to repeal the Communications Act (1998) and replace it with a more detailed and exhaustive Act. It is proving to be a convoluted debate which KICTANET hopes to keep updating.

 

Remember to update your calendar on all ICT related events, the newsletter will feature upcoming events but members can also contribute to this by writing to KICTANET.

 

Because it is the inaugural issue, KICTANET is counting on you to read and give feedback on the newsletter.

 

Members are invited to forward suggestions on what should be the title of the newsletter.

Write to: alice@apc.org