Kenyans being as industrious, can generate enough power for their own consumption and even distribute, but the last time I checked (unless this has changed) you need to get some sort of a "nod" from KPLC to do this- and they are usually reluctant. If fiber can be guaranteed to remote locations, then the data center providers can locate the facilities in such areas where electricity can be reliably and cheaply produced; like the many falls that dot river Kucha" for instance (and many others throughout Kenya including geothermal resource locations)- translating to economic trickle down to the locals and reliable SaaS products. Best Regards, Edwin -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 11:01 AM To: Edwin Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Kenya IGF 2011 List Discussions Day 4 Cloud Computing Let us look at things from the postive side. Challenges are the greatest opportunities. If Kengen cannot produce enough power, let us look for resources to do it instead of complaining. As far as I know, you can produce captive power and bypass KPLC. They will wake up if we take advantage of their gaps. Regards Ndemo. Sent from my BlackBerryR -----Original Message----- From: Cleophas Barmasai <[email protected]> Sender: [email protected] Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2011 09:43:11 To: <[email protected]> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<[email protected]> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Kenya IGF 2011 List Discussions Day 4 Cloud Computing _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke 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 [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/eonchari%40lynxbits.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.