Hi All - I am the one that asserted that Kenyan (ICT) associations should be run by Kenyans and I stand by that. It has absolutely nothing to do with racism. Every country has policies to protect its people. Even in the USA you can only stand for president if you were born American. Is that racism? Associations are at the heart of pushing for policy and it pains me to see foreigners jostling Kenyans out of the way and being the ones running up and down the Government corridors carrying "position papers". I find it deplorable that Brian is using his position on the list to threaten to unsubscribe those who do not agree with his views and consign them to the Nyayo House dungeons. Brian you have been partisan on these issues throughout. You are issuing "apologies" to people you already sided with and they are quickly "accepting". At one time you were saying we visit KIF to see how they run meetings as though suggesting Kenyans do not know how to run meetings. Is this the Brian I knew or someone using your mail account? Tafadhali, wacha wananchi wasema hata kama uko pande ile ingine. Waudo On Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:52:02 +0300, "kevit desai" <kevit@centurionsystems ltd.com> said: Dear Brian, Apologies accepted. And thank you Mr Chairman. Wambui it is acceptable to challenge governance structures and also wish to know more about associations. How else will we seek your support with some off the very exciting things we are doing. What deeply concerns me is the notion that associations should be run by Kenyans. We all have to rise well above this, especially when we see the success and contributions of some people. Kenyas grateful to have people like Mike Eldon, Steve Smith, Michael Joseph, Marcel Werner, and others, they have contributed so much. Even to the peace process let alone the advances in ICTs. Kictanet must stamp out any form of racist remarks. This is the lowest of the lowest, and contributes to disengagement. Rules have to be put in place. Your leadership is a sigh of relief. And I look forward to you uniting us all to a common vision of ICTs for National development. I am waiting . Kevit Desai _________________________________________________________________ From: kictanet-bounces+kevit=centurionsystemsltd.com@lists.kictanet.or. ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kevit=centurionsystemsltd.com@lists.kict anet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Brian Munyao Longwe Sent: 12 July 2008 09:50 To: kevit@centurionsystemsltd.com Cc: kictanet-lists Subject: [kictanet] Discipline & Ethics - Re: Legislation and Regulation fore-Commerce in Kenya Dear Marcel/Kevit/KIF, I will personally take this opportunity to apologize on behalf of KICTANET for the ills which KIF has suffered in the recent dialogue. As Kevit (and you) have clearly pointed out, KiF has welcomed anyone with questions to have these answered in person while at the same time providing as many answers as this media allows. I know both yourself and Kevit to be men of integrity and seriously dedicated to the advancement of IcTs in Kenya. I now humbly beg you to forgive the indiscretions by some of our members in their misuse of this forum. As Chairperson of this Network I will not stand by and see this forum turned into the kind of low and despicable rant-fests that have characterised certain other Kenyan lists and blogs. I hereby request a public apology to KIF on this list, from Alex, by Tuesday, failing which I will suspend his (and any other member who persists in mudslinging) list membership for one month. I once again humbly appeal to all members of this list to desist from the kind of myopic, vindictive banter that we have recently witnessed. We must work *together* for a better Kenya, and this will not come through tomfoolery and irresponsible words/actions. Sincerely Brian Munyao Longwe Chairman, KICTANET Sent from my iPhone On 11 Jul 2008, at 10:44 PM, "Marcel Werner" <[1]marcelcwerner@gmail.com> wrote: Hello Kictanet membership, The Kenya ICT Federation (KIF) is a reputable organization, duly registered and maintaining a proper governance system with a registered, paid-up membership base consisting of equally reputable ICT associations and companies. KIF has done a number of useful things over the period of its existence (see Kevit's posting, earlier this week). Recent postings on the Kictanet list appear to discredit our own organization KIF and its members with insinuations and slander. This is unacceptable. The Kictanet web-site shows KIF as a member of Kictanet (nr 8). We do not wish to be associated with an organization that lends itself to unhelpful campaigns by individuals, campaigns that can go on with impunity. There is no need at all to damage our and other's initiatives that are being implemented in the public interest (see again Kevit's posting) by informal networks with doubtful legitimacy. Please note that KIF has never signed any membership instrument with Kictanet, neither have we been charged nor have we paid for any membership fees. (page 9 of the Kenya ICT Action Network Competence Status Survey Assessment Report (posted on [2]http://www.kictanet.or.ke/) highlights the membership problems of Kictanet. Personally I had highlighted this membership problem already a year ago in the interview that Kictanet held with us some time mid 2007 in the evaluation study of its role and performance I have to conclude today that membership management has never been addressed at Kictanet). We instruct Kictanet to remove KIF from its list of its appointed "Members". We look forward to be part of a Kictanet that has a legitimate constituency because there is need for a place of dialogue between civil society and private sector. Kictanet is not playing such a role today at all and creates a space for civil society to alienate itself from the private sector. Kictanet needs to clean up its house. We need serious dialogue, between all sectors in society, and we need to reach out internationally. We don't have time for any nonsense. Best regards, Marcel Werner, chairman of KIF :) 2008/7/11 kevit desai <[3]kevit@centurionsystemsltd.com>: Alex, Kenya ICT Federation is a serious and well established organization, supported by its members who are also reputable and well established organizations. I confirm Centurion systems does not receive any money from KIF. Please verify the Business advocacy funds contributions and conditions since your information is false. It is not right to publish insinuations affecting KIF and its membership on a forum like Kictanet. Especially, since I have extended an invitation to meet so that I can give further explanations. I am waiting to gauge the interest in this invitation. For now I close my participation. Kevit Desai -----Original Message----- From: Gakuru , Alex [mailto:[4]alexgakuru.lists@gmail.com] Sent: 11 July 2008 17:24 To: kevit desai Cc: kictanet-lists Subject: Re: [kictanet] Legislation and Regulation for e-Commerce in Kenya Kevit; KIF recently received Kshs 3.5 grant million from a certain business fund. I am curious centurion system hosts them under their CSR? Public forum to explain all dealings openly and transparently?. regards, On 7/11/08, kevit desai <[5]kevit@centurionsystemsltd.com> wrote:
Dear Sylvester,
Thank you for all the interest shown. Some of you would like
further
information on the following activities:
Historical & present- Impact
- Ministerial stakeholder forum (regular sectoral discussions private sector - Government, with KEPSA)
- Power up with ICT nation - wide awareness campaigns (2004, 2005, 2006)
- E-Government - municipal councils
- Open source software community
- E-commerce legislation
- Engineering student exhibition - 1997 - 2008
- ICT Bills (2006 - 2008)
- Creation of INFOCOM Ministry (2003)
- National ICT Policy formulation (2004 - 2006)
- Tax reforms 2006, 2007, 2008
- National innovation system
- University Education Reforms Task Force (2006 - current)
- PSDS
- Africon 2009
- Public panels with Kenya ICT Board
Associations:
- KEPSA
- KIF
- IEEE
- Kenya software industry association
Please confirm your interest in a meeting. This will allow me to gauge level of participation so as to plan the venue and also mobilize the relevant leaders. If you are not on board, it would be great to have you on board. We need your support
Kevit Desai
Director of Engineering - Centurion Systems
Chairperson IEEE - Kenya Section
Chairman - Engineering students exhibition
Governor - KEPSA
Director - KEPSA
Director - Innovation Africa
Director- Kenya ICT Board
Vice Chairman - Kenya ICT Federation
BOA - AIESEC
Member - National Strategy for University Education
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General Co-Chair - Africon 2009
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On Behalf Of Brian Longwe Sent: 10 July 2008 18:57 To: [23]kevit@centurionsystemsltd.com
Cc: kictanet-lists Subject: Re: [kictanet] Legislation and Regulation for e-Commerce in Kenya
Hi Sylvester,
Thank you so very much for highlighting yet another way in which KICTANET is beneficial to the communicat at large. through KICTANET we all learn so many good things that are happening in/around - and can then make our own decisions as to whether to follow up/engage.
Regards,
Brian
On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 10:17 AM, Sylvester Kisonzo <[24]skisonzo@securenet.co.ke> wrote:
And where can I read (or get information) about all these new names to me? KEPSA, KIF, etc? Until recently when I joined this group, I had never heard of them. So I wonder how all the 'stakeholders' have all along been involved.
SK
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On Behalf Of Joseph Manthi Sent: 09 July 2008 20:47 To: [30]skisonzo@gmail.com
Cc: kictanet-lists Subject: Re: [kictanet] Legislation and Regulation for e-Commerce in Kenya
Waudo: I would like to pose a simple question:
Why are these associations needed?
Joe
On Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 1:22 PM, waudo siganga <[31]emailsignet@mailcan.com> wrote:
Brian - DFID set up KEPSA in 2001 to unite the private sector voice. The idea was to bring together EXISTING associations. Someone got early wind that ICT was one of the identified sectors and decided to register a NEW association ostensibly as an umbrella body. The real umbrella
actually supposed to be KEPSA, under its ICT Board. Period. Why did someone find a pressing need to form a NEW association???
Anyway right now that is history and KEPSA ICT Board is on the right track with all associations on board. We have to struggle to make sure it stays that way. I do not understand why you seem to be insisting on someone visiting KIF. What is the value addition? What can one discover there??? Some say there are personal companies underneath and KIF is the front but I do not wish to walk in that mud. My interest is KEPSA ICT Board not being equated with KIF. Waudo
On Wed, 9 Jul 2008 19:31:54 +0300, "Brian Munyao Longwe" <[32]blongwe@gmail.com> said:
Actually if my memory serves me right. KIF is KEPSAs "child" i.e when KEPSA decided to have sector clusters KIF was established *by* KEpsa to act as the umbrella for ICT private sector.
But I stand to be corrected if I'm getting my facts wrong. But if I am right then it *is* important for any critics to understand
workings by visiting.
I am urging action instead of just talk.
Brian
Sent from my iPhone
On 09 Jul 2008, at 6:39 PM, "waudo siganga" <[33]emailsignet@mailcan.com> wrote:
Hi Brian - I do not think that the issue is an interest in
internal operations of KIF. We are talking governance in the context of KEPSA/ KIF relationship, something also of interest to the consumer community. For your information last year all stakeholders held a meeting in KEPSA and decided to open membership to all interested Private Sector associations. This was after it was observed that the hitherto stranglehold on KEPSA by KIF meant that the sector was not adequately represented. Some people may have felt unhappy or even insecure with this development. The problem is that my friend Kevit, being the KEPSA ICT director uses his position to constantly market KIF as if it is a favoured player in KEPSA (e.g. "I would like to confirm
KEPSA/KIF relationship is vibrant." - as if implying the other associations are dead) He is often busy promoting "KIF Positions" instead of "KEPSA Positions" including using KIF letterheads at the MSFs. I have misgivings about the current ICT leadership in KEPSA but I am hopeful things will change.
Waudo
On Wed, 9 Jul 2008 16:54:41 +0300, "Brian Munyao Longwe" <[34]blongwe@gmail.com> said:
Hi Alex,
I would find it hard to imagine how much more Kevit can explain to you about KIF.
I would like to suggest that Kevit extend an invitation to you (and anyone else who might be interested/concerned) to attend
meeting as an observer and see/feel the animal yourself.
Brian
Sent from my iPhone
On 09 Jul 2008, at 3:45 PM, Alex Gakuru <[35]alex.gakuru@yahoo.com> wrote:
Kevit:
I am afraid you have not clarified well enough. I shall not ask you further KEPSA questions although on your previous email you told Waundo "As the director of KEPSA I welcome CSK and any other association to full membership of KEPSA." Apparently
appears to have changed. And I doubt Waundo complained of "exclusion" not of his private self, rather of CSK? I could be wrong but he could clarify.
On Jun 23, 2008 it was announced that a "Local Software Industry Association established" with, among others, "3.1 Objective, Market the local software industry to venture capitalists." (see announcement document attached) Was it registered under Societies Act ( Read Public interest) or as Private (non-or-for-profit) Company? I found it strange it was formed 3 days to aour very successful and OPEN BarCamp. Is this one also under your umbrella?
On the links you sent onlist:
[36]www.innovation-africa.net
Domain Name: [37]INNOVATION-AFRICA.NET Registrar: TUCOWS INC. Whois Server: [38]whois.tucows.com Referral URL: [39]http://domainhelp.opensrs.net Name Server: [40]ULTRA103.UK2.NET Name Server: [41]ULTRA104.UK2.NET Status: redemptionPeriod Updated Date: 24-jun-2008 Creation Date: 14-may-2007 Expiration Date: 14-may-2008
I tried [42]www.innovation-africa.co.ke >> was re-directing to >> [43]www.kif.or.ke ( but today it now says "under construction") I gather Centurion Systems offices accommodates KIF, is that correct?
What I am trying is to understand is who speaks in the background when when "KIF" issues "stakeholders" statements on an issue,how representative or public service-oriented, good governance, in trying to understand new and old associations' motives.
With above information, it would clear doubts of public
participation illegitimacy or inappropriate public
[mailto:[27]kictanet-bounces+skisonzo=[28]gmail.com@[29]lists.kic tanet.or.ke] body was the inner the that the the next KIF this now policy procurement
involvement(s). For the sake of our growing transparent ICTs abundantly rewarding enterprising citizens.
Alex
--- On Wed, 7/9/08, kevit desai <[44]kevit@centurionsystemsltd.com> wrote:
From: kevit desai <[45]kevit@centurionsystemsltd.com> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Legislation and Regulation for e-Commerce in Kenya To: [46]alex.gakuru@yahoo.com Cc: "'kictanet-lists'" <[47]kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 2:50 AM Hi Alex,
I'm pleased to clarify as much as I can.
Kepsa has an open membership of PRIVATE sector industry and market segment associations in almost all economic sectors. Independence: KEPSA decisions are dependent on members wishes, and members are drawn from the private sector. In fact, NGO's are not approached for membership in KEPSA, neither are government bodies including parastatals. KIF follows the same approach for membership and decision-making. No NGO's and government agencies are member ofn KIF. However, KEPSA and KIF consult on a REGULAR BASIS with all those stakeholders. Having said that, KEPSA and KIF have no obligation to offer service to non members.
Hopefully this helps to clarify. Do get in touch with Sam Mwaura of KEPSA or Marcel Werner of KIF.
Kevit
-----Original Message----- From: Alex Gakuru [mailto:[48]alex.gakuru@yahoo.com] Sent: 09 July 2008 04:45 To: kevit desai Cc: kictanet-lists Subject: Re: [kictanet] Legislation and Regulation for e-Commerce in Kenya
Kevit,
How does KEPSA and KIF governance relate ensuring decisions independence? The political issue here may be monopolization to the extent of clouding out other actors thereby generating conflict. The Motive Theory steps in.
We investigate the effects of competition on subjects' attitude towards cooperation. Three groups face three economic environments with different degrees of competition, from a benchmark case with no competition at all up to a perfect competition case. Subjects contribute generously to a public project in the absence of competition, whereas they contribute very little in the presence of a maximum degree of competition. A diminishing attitude towards cooperation clearly emerges as the degree of competition increases. Therefore, if cooperation does enhance well-being, the maximum degree of competition may be not efficient.
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--- On Tue, 7/8/08, kevit desai <[50]kevit@centurionsystemsltd.com> wrote:
> From: kevit desai <[51]kevit@centurionsystemsltd.com> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Legislation and Regulation for e-Commerce in Kenya > To: [52]alex.gakuru@yahoo.com > Cc: [53]secretariat@kif.or.ke, "'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions'" <[54]kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2008, 1:14 PM > Hi Waudo, > > As the director of KEPSA I welcome CSK and any other > association to full > membership of KEPSA. We look forward to a meaningful > partnership. > > > > > > Kevit Desai > > > > > > > > _____ > > From: waudo siganga [mailto:[55]emailsignet@mailcan.com] > Sent: 08 July 2008 13:55 > To: Kevit Desai > Cc: [56]secretariat@kif.or.ke; 'KICTAnet ICT Policy > Discussions' > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Legislation and Regulation for > e-Commerce in Kenya > > > > Hello Kevit - I think one needs to be careful when handling > KEPSA and KIF at > the same time. Do not use your foothold in KEPSA to promote > KIF at the > expense of other associations. The explanation is very > simple: KEPSA was > formed as a focal point, a bringing together characterised > by INCLUSIVITY. > KIF on the other hand is an independent association and the > nature of such > an association is EXCLUSIVITY (through membership > mechanism). I would like > to see the promotion of more associations on the KEPSA ICT > Board, not just > KIF. Please give us space. > > Waudo > > > > On Tue, 8 Jul 2008 11:07:07 +0300, "Kevit Desai" > <[57]kevit@centurionsystemsltd.com> said: > > Hi Alex, > > > > KEPSA ([58]info@kepsa.or.ke): private sector policy
<[49]http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6W5H-4N0GDV1-1 /2/fb32f4c6e9ba body
with > its own governance > structure. Elected as a director in private capacity and as > KIF vice > chairman. > > > > KIF ([59]secretariat@kif.or.ke): membership-based industry > association, member > of KEPSA's ICT section. Elected as vice-chairman. > > > > Centurion Systems Ltd: ([60]www.centurionsystemsltd.com) > private company, > director, member of KIF. > > > > Director of Engineering - Centurion Systems Ltd > > Chairperson IEEE - Kenya Section > > Chairperson - Engineering Students Exhibition > > Governor - KEPSA > > Director - KEPSA > > Director - Innovation Africa > > Director- Kenya ICT Board > > Vice Chairman - Kenya ICT Federation > > BOA - AIESEC > > Member - National Strategy for University Education > > Co-ordinator - Growing Sustainable Business(GSB)-UNDP Kenya > > General Co-Chair - Africon 2009 > > > > 2nd Fl, New Rehema Hse, > >
Raphta Rd
> > , Westlands -Nairobi > > P.O. BOX 66031 - 00800 Nrb. > > Tel:+254 20 4440102/3 Fax: +254 20 4440104 CDMA: 020 > 2049750 > > Mobile: +254 722 517067 > > > > [61]http://www.centurionsystemsltd.com > > [62]http://www.ieee.org > > [63]http://www.engineeringexhibition.co.ke > > [64]http://www.innovation-africa.net > > [65]http://www.kepsa.or.ke > > [66]http://www.powerup.co.ke > > [67]http://www.aiesec.org > > [68]http://www.africon2007.co.za > > [69]http://www.kif.or.ke > > htpp://[70]www.ict.go.ke > > [71]http://www.globalcompact.org > > [72]http://www.undp.org/business/gsb > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: waudo siganga [mailto:[73]emailsignet@mailcan.com] > Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 9:40 PM > To: kevit desai > Cc: [74]secretariat@kif.or.ke; 'KICTAnet ICT Policy > Discussions' > Subject: RE: [kictanet] Legislation and Regulation for > e-Commerce in Kenya > > > > Hello Kevit - Since you sent this message to KICTANET I can > answer it on > > the same forum. I think the picture being painted about a > rosy situation > > including "collaboration" is simply not true. The > reason to be frank is > > that there a few in your KIF who do not want any other > association to > > have a voice in KEPSA or to interact with Government. Could > you as a > > KEPSA director ensure that all interested associations > including the > > major ones not in KIF are allowed room to contribute in > KEPSA? It can be > > sad if you mis-use your position in KEPSA only to promote > KIF and crack > > down on those you feel are in the way. > > Waudo > > > > On Mon, 7 Jul 2008 21:02:31 +0300, "kevit desai" > > <[75]kevit@centurionsystemsltd.com> said: > >> Hi Walu, > >> Associations are welcome to be members of KEPSA. I > would like to confirm > >> that the KEPSA/KIF relationship is vibrant. We would > like to do a lot > >> more > >> and welcome more support. > >> We appreciate Waudo's contributions at our last > ministerial stakeholder > >> forum. > >> Collaboration is the way forward. > >> > >> Kevit Desai > >> KEPSA Director > >> > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: >
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] > >> On Behalf Of waudo siganga > >> Sent: 07 July 2008 19:02 > >> To: [81]kevit@centurionsystemsltd.com > >> Cc: [82]secretariat@kif.or.ke; KICTAnet ICT Policy > Discussions > >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Legislation and Regulation for > e-Commerce in > >> Kenya > >> > >> Hi Walu - I am catching you loud and clear on GPRS > somewhere in the > >> bush. I did bring out the issue of regulating the IT > (or ICT) Profession > >> on this list a few months ago. But the rather > unenthusiastic response I > >> got gave me the sense that possibly this was not the > correct list since > >> many of the subscribers appear just interested in ICT > Policy rather than > >> being actual IT Experts. Within the next two weeks > there will be another > >> list for professionals and you will be informed (you > have the > >> qualifications, don't you??). We are pushing for a > registration board > >> like thise done last yeaer for nutritionists and > Procurement > >> Practitioners. There is a lot of work going on > unheralded. All we need > >> is a champion or chanpions in the right place. > >> Waudo > >> > >> > >> On Mon, 7 Jul 2008 02:45:53 -0700 (PDT), "John > Walubengo" > >> <[83]jwalu@yahoo.com> said: > >>> Marcel, > >>> > >>> It looks like quite some work has been ongoing in > this > >>> area...unfortunately it seems as if it was > restricted within KIF only? > I > >>> wonder if Computer Society of Kenya (CSK, Waudo r > u there?) or > >>> Information Security Audit & Control > (ISACA-Kenya Chapter) just to > >>> mention some of the big IT Associations in Kenya > were involved. I beg to > >>> be enlightened. > >>> > >>> This brings in an old question - who really > represents the IT Profession > >>> in Kenya? Shem has been on record as saying that > IT is the only > >>> discipline where we seem to lack bodies with the > same authority as LSK > >>> (Law Society of Kenya), IEK (Institute of > Engineers of Kenya), Medical > >>> Practictioners Board amongst others to regulate > the IT Profession. > >>> > >>> And by the way, KICTAnet does not fit the bill > either (and has a > >>> different objective anyway). But time has come > to really start thinking > >>> of regulating the IT profession, even as we > struggle to regulate the > >>> industry...Ideally, CSK should take the lead on > this, but they have been > >>> awfully quite except when they award prizes at > the end of the year > (Waudo > >>> I know u will kill me offline but I just had to > say it!). > >>> > >>> KEPSA? very reputable and effective particularly > in the Manufacturing > >>> sector but on IT? am not sure they have been as > effective - particularly > >>> because the link between KEPSA/KIF and the IT > industry has been 'cloudy' > >>> for lack of a better word...Can for example CSK > or ISACA be part of > >>> KEPSA without being part of KIF? I again need to > be enlightened. > >>> > >>> O.K. I agree I did digress, but just thinking > loudly and saying that as > >>> we think of regulating electronic transactions, > we also need to > >>> simultaneously start regulating the IT > profession..but maybe I am wrong. > >>> Particularly because regulation can and often > leads to suppression... > >>> > >>> walu. > >>> --- On Sun, 7/6/08, Marcel Werner > <[84]marcelcwerner@gmail.com> wrote: > >>> > >>>> From: Marcel Werner > <[85]marcelcwerner@gmail.com> > >>>> Subject: [kictanet] Legislation and > Regulation for e-Commerce in Kenya > >>>> To: [86]jwalu@yahoo.com > >>>> Cc: [87]secretariat@kif.or.ke, "KICTAnet > ICT Policy Discussions" > >> <[88]kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >>>> Date: Sunday, July 6, 2008, 6:43 PM > >>>> Legislation and Regulation for e-Commerce in > Kenya > >>>> > >>>> Kenya ICT Federation (KIF) - Briefing Note # > 3 - Report - > >>>> Public Panel 19 > >>>> June 2008 > >>>> > >>>> *Electronic commerce (e-commerce) will add > at least one > >>>> percent point growth > >>>> to Kenya's overall economic growth > within five years. > >>>> This is contingent > >>>> upon the adoption of legislation that > supports electronic > >>>> transactions. *Kenya, > >>>> as an emerging economy and regional leader, > lags behind in > >>>> having a legal > >>>> framework for e-commerce in place. The > current situation is > >>>> an anachronism > >>>> hampering national development, placing > provincial centres > >>>> at a > >>>> disadvantage, and harming global > competitiveness. Both > >>>> external and internal > >>>> trade require the new framework.The Kenyan > private sector > >>>> strongly supports > >>>> e-commerce legislation, as well as > legislation of the > >>>> Information and > >>>> Communication Technology sector that > guarantees an open > >>>> market and promotes > >>>> innovation. > >>>> > >>>> Why e-commerce law? Today, legislation > supporting > >>>> electronic transactions > >>>> represents the single most powerful > innovation opportunity > >>>> in the legal > >>>> framework of the ICT sector. Legislation is > needed to: > >>>> -Legalize e-commerce transactions by > recognizing an > >>>> electronic signature > >>>> -Manage and control e-commerce r <KENYA SOFTWARE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION.doc>
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