Thanks Robert for the update and progress ICTA has made so far. 

However, I think ICTA could do well to engage more with stakeholders more regularly, since not everyone can attend connected in Diani or the select events the Authority participates in. 

Victor

On 2 Oct 2017 21:02, "Robert Mugo via kictanet" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Ali & Muraya,

Thanks for your questions and comments relating to ICTA. See my responses below:

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From: Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>
Date: Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 10:35 AM
Subject: Re: [kictanet] Capacity Building and the role of ICTA
To: Muiruri <jnmuiruri@ict.go.ke>
Cc: Ali Hussein <ali@hussein.me.ke>

Muraya

Great questions on ICTA.

Personally I'd love to have ICTA organize an open day to update industry players and Kenyans in General on their initiatives and how things ICT are moving forward. It is imperative that they communicate better than they are currently doing.

Our annual Connected event which takes place over 3 days in April is where we discuss in depth what ICTA is doing as well as a review of the National ICT Masterplan by caucus teams consisting of public and private sector. In addition we do participate in several other thematic industry events where we update on specific things we are doing eg the Innovation Week held at University of Nairobi or CIO forums.

For example:-

1.  A quick check of the ICTA website on events in the ICT Sector produced the following result. (See attached screenshot).

We shall update.

2. A quick visit to the Apply to be a Mentor page shows that the link to the form doesn't work. (See attached screenshot)

We shall update this too.

I personally believe ICTA is doing some great work in the background but their lack of communication is coming across like its a ship without a captain.

Thanks for the compliment. Regarding Communication, we deliberately went quiet due to the election season. We shall be back fairly loudly when its over, (austerity measures permitting).

Can we see a more vigorous ICTA that gives justice to our role in the Development of Technology in Africa?

Absolutely. 

Another issue I have to raise is this:-

Looking at the Board composition I'm shocked that there is no representation from the Industry and Consumer groups. 100% of the Board consists of Government Operatives. Surely there is something wrong with that?? Unless of course the website hasn't been updated.

Board appointments are not complete. I'm sure the appointing authority will address this at the appropriate time. 

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On Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 10:08 AM, S.M. Muraya via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Ms. Ida,

Please be more specific on what you presented on financing of Tech Projects. 

From a technocratic point of view, why would python be considered over older school frameworks, such as Java or. Net? 

Was the Kenya ICT Authority (KICTA) present to clarify or specify which kind of solutions are required in State Corporations and Counties?

Not that am aware of.

Does the KICTA have a team working with upcoming, LOCAL Techpreneurs?  

Yes. Our Directorate of Partnerships, Innovation and Capacity.

KICTA organizing and funding  competions can help identify talent (providing locally supported solutions). 

We partner with various organisations that do this.

Nowadays, how does KICTA communicate & connect with millennials?

Mostly through social media and one on one at events. Our PDTPs are also great ambassadors.

Regards,

Skype: s.m.muraya

On Sep 29, 2017 5:37 AM, "FEM HUB via kictanet" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Dear Listers,

I presented on getting financing for tech projects at the Python Kenya Conference #pyconke2017 at USIU.

Those interested in capacity building on this and tools for managing projects & teams, kindly get in touch with me on:

rcdafrica@gmail.com 0728848811 on WhatsApp.

Best,

Ida

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