On Thu, Aug 9, 2012, at 11:58 AM, Edith Adera wrote:
> Bwana Ndemo,
>
> I hear you.
>
> Like Gilda says, the truth can never be manipulated. The Truth stands the
> test of time.
>
> What is not clear in the various articles is a succinct summary of what
> you're being accused of, why? (facts and figures) and what they propose
> as the way out? to cancel Konza?
>
> The media should also respond and explain the timing of the article, why
> now? If Konza was not going forward why is the whole govt even at the
> highest level involved in "shuttle diplomacy" (if I can call it that) to
> promote Konza at the international level and even allow the investment
> conference to go ahead. I believe the investment conference was opened by
> the President? (not in country so wouldn't know).
>
> My point, I'm not getting the motivation for this.
>
> Edith
> ________________________________________
> From: kictanet [kictanet-bounces+eadera=
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> On Behalf Of Gilda Odera [
godera@skyweb.co.ke]
> Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2012 11:43 AM
> To: Edith Adera
> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Konza Land Issue
>
> Sorry, I mean "persecution" not "prosecution" in my email below.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gilda Odera" <
godera@skyweb.co.ke>
> To: <
godera@skyweb.co.ke>
> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <
kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2012 11:13 AM
> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Konza Land Issue
>
>
> > Ndemo,
> >
> > We all know your passion for this industry. My experience in the industry
> > is that those who have acted selflessly to pursue the growth and
> > development of the industry have undergone great prosecution- me included!
> > But I believe in two things:
> >
> > 1. The truth
> > 2. God vindicates
> >
> > After all is said and done, and when one is no longer in the position,
> > those who fight you realise that indeed you were passionate and selfless-
> > and they find that you leave a huge gap. They probably will never tell you
> > to your face ( I know that from my experience) but deep down they know the
> > truth. I know how hurtful it feels when you have given your all but others
> > come to slander and spoil. But that is not your battle as long as you know
> > you walked the clean path.
> > Do your part, let God do His part.
> > All the best.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Gilda
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <
bitange@jambo.co.ke>
> > To: <
godera@skyweb.co.ke>
> > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <
kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> > Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2012 8:43 AM
> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Konza Land Issue
> >
> >
> >> Listers,
> >> A number of you have independently asked me to clarify the Konza Land
> >> issue that was in the papers yesterday. Let me briefly explain the
> >> problem.
> >>
> >> Prior to the purchase of Land we developed a conceptual framework on the
> >> locationing of a tech city. Here we largely relied on the work done by
> >> Booz Allen. Among other things research shows that a tech city must be
> >> located at least 30 minutes from the airport and be in the outskirts of a
> >> major city from where you can tap the human resource.
> >>
> >> With this we crafted a tender document that restricted the suitable land
> >> within the parameters of the conceptual framework. This was done openly
> >> and we assumed it was indeed an open tender. But it emerged that the
> >> definition of open was to advertise land availability anywhere without
> >> restrictions. This grey area in the law is rediculous since land in
> >> Wajir
> >> will have been of no use to us and as such we flouted the procurement
> >> law.
> >>
> >> After our competitive bid, we consulted with the Ministry of Lands to
> >> give
> >> us the valuation of which the recommendation was Ksh. 200,000. Since
> >> most
> >> quotes were in the 300 range we focused on the most suitable piece and
> >> offered to pay Ministry of Lands Valuation rate. In open tenders one is
> >> not allowed to negotiate even when it is in the interest of the country.
> >> Here it is said we manipulated the numbers.
> >>
> >> This clearly is a misunderstanding since we still have grey areas in the
> >> Procurement Law. Whereas KACC says we used direct or restricted
> >> tendering
> >> to buying the land, our view was that the method was open since and one
> >> that is in the interest of the country.
> >>
> >> We did indeed consult the AG's office if what we did was in order and we
> >> were given the clear. Much of this is done by various the departments
> >> but
> >> I bear the ultimate responsibility.
> >>
> >> What is absurd is the fact that the Daily Nation decided to highlight
> >> this
> >> issue while we were having the Konza conference here with international
> >> investors. This was the time we were telling investors that Kenya has
> >> changed and corruption is being dealt with. Well they did a great damage
> >> to my reputation. I read malice in the story since it is something that
> >> has been around. I would rather have taken a six month jail term than
> >> mess up with a project that I have devoted my life to. I have taken
> >> risky
> >> decisions to have this project take off but it is now clear that we only
> >> rejoice on successes.
> >>
> >> KACC has a right to question what we do and indeed in Teams they were on
> >> our case all through until the project was complete. The fact that they
> >> question does not amount to corruption. This is how we can change laws
> >> and make them dynamic with changing times. As much as I respect the
> >> Media, in this case they hurt my character dearly yet what I did was
> >> right
> >> and hoped we can change the law for future rational decisions. Never in
> >> my public life have I tried to do something that is not in the interest
> >> of
> >> the country.
> >>
> >> Ndemo.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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