Barrack,
I agree with you. It takes ages before one gets connected to KPLC, not to mention the prohibitive costs. Even the so-called rural electrification programme remains a pipe dream to most homes. My family had to wait for three years before we were finally connected in our rural home in Alego. Under the circumstances, solar power can easily move in to fill the void. What do others have to say?
Zach.

--- Be the change you want to see in the world.



--- On Sat, 12/12/09, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack@gmail.com> wrote:

From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [kictanet] Not all news from Kibera is bad news..KPLC and Kengen
To: "Zachary Ochieng" <zzachmbir@yahoo.com>
Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>
Date: Saturday, 12 December, 2009, 16:27

Zac,
"In Kenya, the project couldn’t have come at a better time. Over 70 percent of Kenya's population is not connected to the grid and relies mainly on biomass, kerosene and disposable batteries for light. There are already some solar lamps available, but most of the products are too expensive, of poor quality or not adapted to the Kenyan needs. It is against this background that the project partners designed a solar lamp which can be used as a flashlight (for outdoor toilets, guards) or to light rooms if suspended. The lamp with LED, integrated solar panel and rechargeable batteries is simple and easy to repair."
 Its really unfortunate that we have set our eyes on Vision 2030 yet energy which is an important component in any growing economy is still a challenge, me thinks it has come a time when we must DEMAND service from Kengen and KPLC , we cannot entertain mediocrity and impunity yet the companies are posting ridiculous profits, we literally beg for power yet we pay dearly for it.  I am not in any way belittling such noble efforts, the question is can they take us to the promised land?
I await your answer Zac


On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 10:14 AM, Zachary Ochieng <zzachmbir@yahoo.com> wrote:
"No Raila, no railway". "No Migingo, no railway". "Rudisha Migingo ama tungoe reli". These are the common 'rallying calls' in Kibera. However, a group of young men and women is now changing that. Read this:
 

 

http://www.cio.co.ke/index.php/view-all-main-stories/445-youths-on-a-mission-to-light-up-kibera-slums-using-solar-power-.html

 

Zachary.
--- Be the change you want to see in the world.



_______________________________________________
kictanet mailing list
kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke
http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet

This message was sent to: otieno.barrack@gmail.com
Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmail.com




--
Barrack O. Otieno
Administrative Manager
Afriregister Ltd (Ke)
P.o.Box 21682
Nairobi 00100
Tel:
+254721325277
+254733206359
+254202498789
Riara Road, Bamboo Lane
www.afriregister.com
www.afriregister.co.ke
ICANN accredited registrar.
Skype: barrack.otieno