Robert, I dont think our use or non use of technology should prevent others from embracing it to reinvent governance. As a matter of fact Kidero appreciated the suggestion and i believe we should be seeing some changes. ______________________________________ From: kictanet [kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.ca@lists.kictanet.or.ke] on behalf of Brian Munyao Longwe [blongwe@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 25, 20 Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] County Governors and the Need to Embrace ICTs wewe Robert, stop blaming technology for your disorganization! *hides in deep underground bunker* Brian On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 6:31 PM, robert yawe <robertyawe@yahoo.co.uk<mailto:robertyawe@yahoo.co.uk>> wrote: Edith, KICTANET are unable to use technology beyond posting which means we do not have the moral right to request others to do so. I missed a meeting at KEPSA to discuss the KIF's strategy document because the invite was not sent as a "meeting request" for which my confirmation would have automatically updated the calendar on my computer and my phone with an automated reminder. So, before we start asking others to embrace technology let us be seen to be doing it first. Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225<tel:%2B254722511225>, +254202010696<tel:%2B254202010696> ________________________________ From: Edith Adera <eadera@idrc.ca<mailto:eadera@idrc.ca>> To: robertyawe@yahoo.co.uk<mailto:robertyawe@yahoo.co.uk> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> Sent: Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 15:13 Subject: [kictanet] County Governors and the Need to Embrace ICTs Listers, Today, Governor of Nairobi County, Kidero (or is he H.E….how do you address them?) posted on his twitter account a note inviting Kenyans to the first public participation meeting to plan for the County. As most of us are at work during the day (or tarmacking) , how are we expected to meaningful participate? I dare suggest that County Governors embrace ICTs and have “live” online coverage of the event in a way that those unable to attend can still directly contribute via whatever means possible – radio, sms, social media, digital hangout etc etc? Any thoughts on how this can be done to embrace EVERYONE based on technologies and tools available in people’s hands (not forgetting the digitally excluded). Ideas? Edith _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/robertyawe%40yahoo.co.... The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/blongwe%40gmail.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.