Just read in today's dailies that Airtel has woken up and smelt the coffee - and now offered to providing 'free' internet service to primary schools. Apologies to our international readers who may google but still never get the translation - Ukichelewa chelewa utapata mwana si wako :-) walu. From: Lawrence Njogu via kictanet <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Cc: Lawrence Njogu <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 9:27 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Press Statement: Digital Literacy Programme Proof of Concept (POC) Implementation Press Briefing #yiv3664284957 #yiv3664284957 --.yiv3664284957hmmessage P{margin:0px;padding:0px;}#yiv3664284957 body.yiv3664284957hmmessage{font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri;}#yiv3664284957 True that @Walu & Wangari. Were the other providers requested if they could provide similar services ...free or not? It should be a level playing ground.Even if Safaricom stepped up and offered the services (for free), I wonder what obligations they would expect the govt to make in the future. Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 15:09:16 +0000 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Press Statement: Digital Literacy Programme Proof of Concept (POC) Implementation Press Briefing From: [email protected] CC: [email protected] To: [email protected] Warm Greetings Phyllis, Thank you for the updates. It is exciting to just imagine little fingers have their digital world opened up. On the internet component, is this commitment you've cited open to any other provider who would be interested to commit to give free internet? Secondly is this offer similar to the free facebook internet discussion that was in this community aka net neutrality discussions? Have a blessed day. Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth". On Monday, 15 February 2016, 19:27, Phyllis Nyambura via kictanet <[email protected]> wrote: @Walu Safaricom made the commitment and will offer the internet free of charge from their funds. Phyllis Nyambura Communication Writer The ICT Authority Telposta Towers, 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave P.O. Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya t: + 254-020-2211960/62 | m: + 254 (0) 789396433 | e: [email protected]: [email protected] or [email protected] Visit: www.icta.go.ke Become a fan: www.facebook.com/ICTAuthorityKE Follow us on twitter: @ICTAuthorityKE --------------------- On Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 4:13 PM, Walubengo J <[email protected]> wrote: @Phyllis This is good progress - even though some of us seem to have missed the train on this one :-) walu.NB: Just curious though. Safcom to offer internet to all schools...I dont speak for Airtel, Orange or other service providers...but wearing their hat I would ask why (only) Safcom? From: Phyllis Nyambura via kictanet <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Cc: Phyllis Nyambura <[email protected]>; ICT Authority Kenya <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 15, 2016 3:41 PM Subject: [kictanet] Press Statement: Digital Literacy Programme Proof of Concept (POC) Implementation Press Briefing Dear all, Today,(15th Feb) a press briefing was held at the Ministry of ICT offices, to update on the implementation of the Digital Literacy Programme (DLP). The briefing was attended by CS, MOICT, Joe Mucheru, CS Energy & Petroleum, Charles Keter, CS Education, Dr Fred Matiangi, and PS Energy, Eng. Joseph Njoroge, PS Petroleum, Andrew Kamau, PS ICT and Innovation, Ag CEO, ICTA, Robert Mugo,CEO, KICD, Dr Julius Jwan among others. Among the key points were-: 1) Successful bidders who proceed to POC are the consortium of Moi University and JP Couto, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and Positivo BGH. Moi University will cover 26 counties, while Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology will cover 21 counties. 2) The commencement of the Proof of Concept (POC) starts on 22nd February 2016. 3) Free internet will be offered to all public primary schools by Safaricom 4) Interactive Digital Content from KICD is available on http://kicdinteractivecontent.ac.ke/ 5) The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), is working towards liberalization of learning content and it’s availability on multiple platforms. This is a huge opportunity for the estimated 13 billion content industry which will build applications and independent content in e-learning. Full Statement on: http://digischool.icta.go.ke/press-statement-on-the-digital-literacy-program... or attached View Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kenyaictboard/sets/72157664118104920 View Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTRnYBiYTJY Kind Regards, Phyllis Nyambura Communication The ICT Authority Telposta Towers, 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave P.O. 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The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. 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