Hello, The Kenya Diaspora Alliance (KDA) is seeking out credible technology solution partners and sponsors to roll out an e-voting (secure online and mobile-based) for the Diaspora in the upcoming general elections. It is estimated that there are 3 million Kenyan Diaspora scattered all over the world, remitting into the economy together among them about US$ 1 billion every year (actually US$ 1.8 billion in 2010, being the major single highest forex earner - about 3 times to tourism, and reportedly higher than either overseas development aid or FDI). The pro-Diaspora new constitution has several pluses, including dual citizenship and a right to vote for Diaspora. Vision 2030 too (despite misgivings by some) recognizes Diaspora as an important pillar. KDA (http://kenyadiasporaalliance.org/) is a Federation of over 20 of some of the larger and better known Diaspora organizations worldwide, including Kenyans for Change (K4C), Kenya Community Abroad (KCA), Kenyans in Nigeria (KINs), Kenyans in Dubai (KUDIMA), New Vision Kenya (NVK-Mageuzi), Kenyans in UK/China, etc. It is estimated that among them all, KDA affiliate organizations have a nominal membership of about 250,000 members. KDA believes the only way for Diaspora to participate meaningfully in the coming elections is through secure, credible electronic voting. Through one of its technical committees, it is exploring two-pronged solutions: i) a secure online registration (and later voting) platform - see the prototype 'sign-up' site at https://www.kenyansabroadvote.com/, with a superior site under development for actual registration should IEBC/GoK agree to partner on this, and ii) a secure mobile-text based (m-apps) solution, akin to m-Pesa to facilitate m-voting for Diaspora. It is noted that even if IEBC chooses not to use the solution, it shall still be used to 'sign up' the large numbers of Diaspora out there/here. Interested potential partners to further jointly develop and promote these two products are invited to contact at the earliest Madam Mkawasi Mcharo or Bw Robinson Gichuhi, both copied above. In the same vein, KDA through the Diaspora Investment Club is seeking out and promoting Diaspora investments. The Investment Club, despite being only 1 year old is already working on a Federation of Diaspora SACCO's, Diaspora Pensions Scheme/Savings Plan, leveraging Diaspora to promote sport and culture, among other running projects. The Club is seeking out a qualified firm/partner to develop a secure, dynamic, interactive and content-rich web portal to promote Diaspora investments and savings. If interested, please contact via private mail Madam Rose Mwarania or Bw Ben Osano, both also above copied. Thanks for spreading the message, and regards, Shem Co-Convenor, KDA Shem J. Ochuodho, MSc (Eng), PhD, LLD (Hon) Senior Advisor Ministry of Telecom & Postal Services Republic of South Sudan (RSS), Juba Author: Dawn of a Rainbow (2012) Commonwealth Telecom Organization (CTO/RSS) 2010 African Internaut Award Recipient Cell: +211-977-232025/+211-955-021-040 Skype: shem.ochuodho