Our ProfileThe Computer Society of Kenya
(CSK) is the recognized association for information and communication
technology (ICT) industry and professionals in Kenya, attracting a large
and active membership from all levels if the IT industry and providing a
wide range of services to its 6,000 plus members. It was established in
1986 and originally known as The Computer Institute and the society
attained its current name in 1994. It is a member of the World
Information Technology Services Alliance , the International Federation
for Information Processing , the Association of Professional Societies
in East Africa , the Kenya Private Sector Alliance , the International
Chamber of Commerce and the Asia Oceania Computer Industry Organization
amongst other affiliations. The Computer Society of Kenya is the public
voice of the IT profession and the guardian to professional ethics and
the standards in the IT industry, with a commitment to the wider
community to ensure the beneficial use of IT.
Aims and Objectives of the Society To act as the advocacy organization for ICT issues in Kenya
To facilitate the exchange of information and ideas on ICT through meetings, exhibitions and publications.
To promote IT training, both academic and professional.
To facilitate the establishment of professional competence and practice.
To establish and develop branches of the Society.
To establish and maintain affiliations with international and regional organizations that support and share our vision
To set and supervise examinations for admission to relevant grades of the Society's membership.
VisionTo be the best ICT Industry and Professional body in Kenya.
MissionTo
coordinate the activities of and forge unity among it?s members as well
as be a focal point for the dissemination of Professional Services .
MottoNUNTIUS PRO OMUNIS (Information for all)
Core Activities1. Accreditation of computer training establishments.
2. ICT industry excellence awards, standards, and code of conduct
3. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs
4. Local and international lobbying
5. Publications
6. Networking forms
7. Industry seminars, conferences and workshops.
8.
Activities that bring together the ICT Industry and the users. For
example every Thursday morning there is a Chairman's Breakfast where
about five (5) IT managers meet with the chairman and a guest from
industry for an hour over breakfast in an informal environment and
arrangement to exchange industry information and ideas.
Track RecordsTo
date it has registered over 3000 IT practitioners out of a total of
4500 (66%) over five hundred (500) IT Solution Providers out of a total
of nine hundred (900) (55%) and accredited over six hundred (600)
academic institutions out of one thousand two hundred (1200) (50%).
Way AheadSpearhead the establishment of one ICT authority in Kenya government structure
Establish an ICT export services incubation centre
Facilitate donation of at least three (3) computers in all 3000 Kenya secondary schools.
Facilitate the establishment of telecentres in each administrative location of Kenya.
For more information contact us through:
Computer Society of Kenya
No. 7 Menelik Court, Menelik Road
P.0. Box 70180
Nairobi
Tel: (20) 3871822/36, 211640
Fax: (20) 728351
Email:
csk@nbi.ispkenya.com or
info@csk-online.orgWebsite:
http://www.cskonline.org