I have read through the comments and still feel it is not yet time to celebrate, what we have simply done in the year 2009 is to build buses (Policies, Infrastructure , Strategies) however Kenyans are still walking on foot and hurting their toes as a result since they havent seen the difference this buses will make in their lives. Many gains have been made but they still don't resonate with the common man for instance *why are accidents still maiming Kenyans whereas we can use ICT's to curb them significantly through* CCTV's and other technologies (refer to Kwa Zulu Natal SA), *why is the corruption index still high whereas we can use ICT's to significantly reduce* *corruption*, *why is access to treatment a challenge whereas telemedicine is a reality,* *why is education expensive whereas e-learning is a reality* we continue to witness Petty fights among stakeholders whereas there are *REAL* issues that must be addressed we need to shun this culture and cooperate if we are to achieve more, if ICT cannot contribute to Socio-economic liberation, *then it is not worth it,* for those who were hitting hard continue with the same spirit mediocrity should not be tolerated, for the Peacemakers, be blessed in the year 2010 and continue with that spirit. On Fri, Dec 25, 2009 at 1:20 PM, James Rege <james.rege@gmail.com> wrote:
I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone in the sector a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. 2009 was indeed a good year for the sector - the 4 big ICT operators finally got to settle and hopefully we will begin to c some cost savings. The 2 undersea cables finally arrived and therefore we can now access the net at higher speeds. Members xchanged bad n good ideas but finally there was a solemn settlement. God bless us all. Hon. James Rege.
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On Dec 24, 2009, at 9:00 PM, Lucy Kimani <lkimani@yahoo.com> wrote:
Walu,
Amen to that!
Although you need some gender training:-) aka
Alice Munyua. For creating the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) List! Gilda Odera. Director of Skyweb, Trailbraizing the ISP space Dorcas Muthoni. Receiving the Anita Borg Change Agent Award from the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology. Catherine Adeya. Chairperson of Kenya BPO and Contact Centre Association
etc...
Here is wishing one and all a Merry Christmas & a prosperous 2010 not only full of jobs & wealth creation for all Kenyans, but also with a GOK/Private Sector committed to outsourcing, and content creation!
Walu's Famous Heros List...
(Govt) Dr.Ndemo - for having the thick skin to survive yet another year on the list, (Media) D. Makali - for sparing no bullets whenever media was mentioned (Academia) Prof. Waema, for joining in 5yrs late, but trying to make up (Private Sector), MJ, love him or hate him Safcom is here to stay (Regulator), ?? this one is still open, maybe Alice may wish take it? (Consumer) Alex G. yeah, for being very aggressive where consumers are being harassed (Tech-Community) Either Rad! or Yawe. Both for being extremely witty, precise and deadly. (Parliament), Rege, Hon, MP, Eng, for paving the way that showed that inded Govt and the public can mix on fairly equal footing. After all, WE are Government. (the rest) for being faithful and silent readers of the many postings, good and bad.
Merry Xmas and prosperous 2010.
walu
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