Nice initiative, but involving the c(evil) society 'experts' like Okiya and Boniface, we may never go far. Sound advocacy backed by strong evidence based approaches, can go a long way in enhancing the laptop project become more viable and related to the emerging issues. Jubilee is no longer campaigning, yes. Therefore, we need to advocate, through Dr. Matiang'i, who I believe is onlist, to seek ways in which the laptop project is going to have ripple effects in the primary school. Maybe by having the threshold raised from just standard one pupils, to extend to say, standard five. Healthy debate, will enhance the value of the project to allow for a wider participation. Thanks On 12/03/2014, Kivuva <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com> wrote:
This sounds like a good opportunity for us to drive the process. Remember, "The People Who Are Crazy Enough to Think They Can Change the World, Are the Ones Who Do." - Apple Inc.
My President His excellency Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy have minced no words that they want no wastage in government. I too will not want to see my hard earned 30% PAYE and 16% VAT, and (insert other taxes here) going to waste. We have the chance to hold the bull by the horn. We have executive blessings. A little positive energy will go a long way to achieve our goals. We can lobby for ICTA to spearhead the exercise, and ensure we only explore the best model that will give advantage to ALL students "Standard 1 to Standard 8". Something like a laboratory, which will be an investment that can take 5 years before replenishment. The laptops were a champaign pledge, but Jubilee is no more campaigning. They need sound advice from the experts. Community input will help us identify the best path to take.
And we can achieve this, even if it means going to the streets and getting support from Boniface Mwangi and Oki Okiya Okoiti Omtata.
Which path will we take?
______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya. twitter.com/lordmwesh