Subject: Re: [kictanet] Local content
Solomon
Local content is what is relevant to a local audience. In this case Kenya. In my humble opinion if you write about Jay Z and you are a Kenyan that doesn't pass muster as local content.
As for the domain extension - that is just where you host the content. So that content on Jay Z if it goes on a site with the domain
hiphop.co.ke that doesn't qualify as local content...
For more context. Yawe's
quadrantshift.co.ke is a good example of taking a global phenomenon (in this case Richdad PoorDad) and applying it to a local context. Well done Yawe.
I hope I have helped.
Ali Hussein
+254 773/713 601113
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On Jul 18, 2012, at 10:37 AM, Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau <
solo.mburu@gmail.com> wrote:
> From what Yawe has posted (although I've not dissected through the
> links by Yawe), is local content having a .ke domain or having
> information related to our local diversities? For example, having
> content that supports our communities through online presence? Someone
> educate me on this 'illiteracy'.
>
> On 18/07/2012, robert yawe <
robertyawe@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> You and I are responsible for generating local content, and since I
>> am not one to just participate in rhetoric here is my contribution to
>> local content
>>
>>
www.quadrantshift.co.ke
>>
www.live.mystocks.co.ke
>>
www.youtube.com/coachyawe
>>
www.propertykenya.com
>>
www.interiors.co.ke
>>
http://www.360views.quadrantshift.co.ke/ (work in progress)
>>
>>
>> What is your contribution to local content?
>>
>> Robert Yawe
>> KAY System Technologies Ltd
>> Phoenix House, 6th Floor
>> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200
>> Kenya
>>
>>
>> Tel:
+254722511225,
+254202010696
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Warigia Bowman <
warigia@gmail.com>
>> To:
robertyawe@yahoo.co.uk
>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <
kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>
>> Sent: Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 18:56
>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Insufficient resources, training mar Sh320m
>> digital villages plan
>>
>>
>> Dear Hussein
>>
>> I was there too, and you did not miss part of the answer because
>> there is no answer. The sad fact is that we have not yet implemented
>> our universal access fund, although Rwanda and Uganda have. Not only
>> are we not taxing operators to promote universal access, we are
>> subsidizing them, and what do we have to show for it?
>>
>> Local content is great, but how do we encourage its production? It
>> will take access, training, and support. It is a good idea, but we
>> need a specific detailed plan.
>>
>> PS Ndemo is the best PS in Kenya, but he can't do everything by
>> himself. We still need to hold the (entire) government, and
>> operators, accountable for ensuring universal access. I want to hear
>> more about what Ndemo has to say about NOFBI.
>>
>> yours, Warigia
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 10:08 AM, Ali Hussein <
ali@hussein.me.ke> wrote:
>>
>> Crystal
>>>
>>> At today's EAIGF I raised the issue of Universal Access and the
>>> linkages that may be created with the Pasha Centres.
>>>
>>> The Good Doctor (Ndemo) was very forthcoming in elaborating on this
>>> point and raised another issue that we all must address. The issue
>>> of content.Local Content.
>>>
>>> In my humble opinion there must be a mix of private and public
>>> partnership for this noble project to work. As much as I am a
>>> business person and driven by the profit motive we must also
>>> appreciate at all times the role Government and NGOs play.
>>>
>>> On the issue of the Universal Access Fund I wasnt really satisfied
>>> with the answer I got from Dr.Ndemo..Unless I missed a part of the answer?
>>>
>>> Ali Hussein
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 2:56 PM, Crystal Watley Kigoni
>>> <
crystal@voicesofafrica.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> It is concerning that this has been a topic of discussion since 2010
>>> and no resolution has come.
>>>>
>>>> If these are loans that have been taken from Family Bank, a private
>>>> institution, and the government has been given World Bank funds to
>>>> complete it, why are the digital village operators still being
>>>> given the entire loan debt? Are they not providing a public service?
>>>>
>>>> Secondly, if those selected for the enterprise are not able to
>>>> repay their debts we are creating failing rather than successful
>>>> ventures. Something should be done immediately to support those
>>>> unable to raise the local capital.
>>>>
>>>> Lastly, the CCK should be vocal in insuring these facilities are
>>>> available and functioning for the utilization by the rural population.
>>>>
>>>> Otherwise, we stand the risk of rural connectivity becoming a long
>>>> running promise which is never fulfilled. A sad state of affairs.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 4:16 AM, Ali Hussein <
ali@hussein.me.ke> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Warigia
>>>>>
>>>>> Better still how about CCK and ICT Board use opendata to map this out?
>>>>>
>>>>> Still..I find it abit disconcerting that CCK has been awfully
>>>>> quiet on the issue of Universal Access...
>>>>>
>>>>> Anyone at CCK?
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards
>>>>>
>>>>> Ali Hussein
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 10:22 AM, Warigia Bowman
>>>>> <
warigia@gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> It would be nice to see an accounting of the Pasha funds. I would
>>>>> also like to see which pashas are getting what, and see a map of
>>>>> pashas established, funded, and proposed, but not yet funded. That
>>>>> being said, I can make us that map, if I can extract the data out
>>>>> of the relevant players.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Yours, Rigia
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 9:33 PM, Ali Hussein <
ali@hussein.me.ke> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Grace & all
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> During the online discussions that preceded the Kenya IGF we
>>>>>>> raised the issue of Transparency in the allocation and usage of
>>>>>>> funds on Universal Access by the CCK.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Having read the story on the challenges facing Pasha Centres is
>>>>>>> there a case for Partnership between CCK and the ICT Board? Or
>>>>>>> am I being naive?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Ali Hussein
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> +254 773/713 601113
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone®
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Jul 16, 2012, at 10:47 PM, Grace Githaiga
>>>>>>> <
ggithaiga@hotmail.com>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
http://www.nation.co.ke/business/news/-/1006/1455772/-/item/1/-/
>>>>>>> 68vsrnz/-/index.html
>>>>>>>
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>> Dr. Warigia Bowman
>> Assistant Professor
>> Clinton School of Public Service
>> University of Arkansas
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