Becky:
From the comments on the debate, its even now more disturbing when what I took for arrogance and the usual lack of humility among Kenyan leaders, turns out to be that their competence on the ICT areana, and God knows what other areas is questionable! Do these aspiring presidential candidates fully understand what it takes to lead a country? I think the media have a responsibility to expose to the citizens of Kenya fully the calibre of leaders presenting themselves as ready to lead while in all honesty they may be ill equipped for the same! Public debate among candidates should not be an option rather it should be a duty to so that we can see what we are getting, and these aspirants dont hide behind crowds! The minimum reforms should include manditory debates! I say no more free passes!
LK
THE DEBATE OF THE YEAR
It was going to be the debate of the year, it was eagerly waited for, and at last Kenyan politicians were expected to address issues.
I was going to be extremely impressed if they turned up. It would have been the debate of the year, said Michuki Mwangi.
Probably Michukis argument epitomizes the feeling of over 80 people who gathered for the debate. It was going to be a good day.
It has been argued that some of the expected guests may not have been aware of the ICT issues expected to be discussed. Whilst this may be true, the leaders- Balala, Raila, Ruto, Kalonzo, Mudavadi, Nyagah, and Umar were sent a background note outlining the state of ICT in the country.
There was every indication that they would turn up, Ruto and Mudavadi even claimed to be on the way. At the end of it, the wait was too long and we had to proceed with the program.
The function was facilitated by Eng. James Rege and Muriuki Mureithi and all networks within KICTANet were represented.
Joseph Mucheru, Kanja Waruru, Edith Adera and Brian Logwe took turns leading the debate and the participation was equally good.
Though the live stream was hampered by poor PA system, people managed to tune in. it was a first step towards creating local content. Next time KDN and Intersat Africa will provide video streaming.
afew journalists were expected to help with the blogging but when the program did not go as organised, somehow we got disorganised. apologies for lack of updates on the blog.
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