“Talk to Safaricom” Responses to Day 1 Questions - Request to USF/CA and Telcos
Dear Rachel Further to Steve's response on the issue of USF utilization and collaboration with Telcos I have some queries:- According to Steve, and I quote:- *1. * *As the largest contributors to the USF Fund, telecommunication service providers including Safaricom do not have a say as to how the funds are utilised – yet we have the best information as to the constraints that impede rollout of network in marginal areas and the subsidy from the USF facilitates in closing the capital challenge.* *In fact, telecommunications providers had requested for representation in the USAC and had received promises that this would be done, but unfortunately the council does not have any operator representation.* *End quote.* It would be great for us to understand the rationale against providing the Telcos representation on the USAC. I would also like to request the community to be made to understand why the fund is still under-utilised. As per your last responses on the list you mentioned that out of 4.8b the fund had only utilised 1.5b? yet large swathes of counties are still going without 3G connectivity or in some cases no connectivity at all. 2. With the support of the Telcos could we map out using InfoGraphics the areas that need most attention in the country? *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with.
Hi Ali, Your questions are valid. However, note that the Authority operates within the provisions of the law. The KICA Section 102A and as amended in 2013 stipulates the mode of appointment of members of the Universal Advisory Council (USAC) by the Cabinet Secretary, MOICT. To change and have the desired representation of telcos or other groups would require a change in law for that to be effected. On the utilization of the fund, it is worth noting that the law established the Universal Service Fund in 2009 but contributions to the Fund began in 2013/14 financial year. In 2015, the Authority had intended to implement projects based on 2010 ICT Access Gaps study but this idea was not supported by operators who are the main contributors to the Fund. It was mutually agreed that the USF projects will only be implemented after another ICT Access Gaps study. This is the study that was completed in April 2016. Suffice to say, the study was done in consultation with all the operators, considering that the request for this study was also agreed upon following the request by the operators. The implementation of the fund is guided by the study. At the onset, the study report recommended the implementation of the 2G-voice infrastructure project in 202 sub-locations and education broadband connectivity to 896 secondary schools. A budget of Ksh 1 billion was allocated, even though the 78 ( the bids received) out of the expected 202 actually consumed 1.5billion . However, it is important to note that the Universal Service Fund cuts across the whole communication sector and is expected to support other initiatives including postal and broadcasting services, local content development, ICT capacity building and innovations. For this reasons the Fund cannot allocate all the money for telecommunications. In addition, in as much as Ksh 1 billion was allocated for the voice project, the maximum subsidy required for this project is about Ksh 2.4 billion to cover all the 202 sub-locations. We allocated Ksh 1 billion based on absorptive capacity considering that all the USF projects were expected to commence in the third quarter of the financial year. You will also recall that in a previous posting, I mentioned that the study deliverables included an online ICT Gaps geo-portal. The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) portal is one-stop online interactive platform created by the Communications Authority of Kenya to provide a view of the different layers of ICT coverage in Kenya. The Geo-Portal will be updated on a regular basis and will assist the Authority in the identification of the gaps for each service area by giving GPS coordinates for selected Universal Service clusters (access gaps) and required areas of intervention. The portal will also be used to determine the extent of communication coverage and the access levels by citizens. The map has been populated with different information layers such as Telecom (3G and 2G coverage from the 3 operators), postal network, broadcasting, Fibre routes, transportation, administrative boundaries, education health facilities, and electricity networks. The link is available on the website but for your ease, you can click here to access it.http://kenyageoportal.ca.go.ke/ca_public/flash/? Hope this suffices your enquiry Ali. Regards, Rachel From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+alwala=ca.go.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet-bounces+alwala=ca.go.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> on behalf of KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> Reply-To: KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 7:01 AM To: Rachel <alwala@ca.go.ke<mailto:alwala@ca.go.ke>> Cc: Ali Hussein <ali@hussein.me.ke<mailto:ali@hussein.me.ke>> Subject: [kictanet] “Talk to Safaricom” Responses to Day 1 Questions - Request to USF/CA and Telcos Dear Rachel Further to Steve's response on the issue of USF utilization and collaboration with Telcos I have some queries:- According to Steve, and I quote:- 1. As the largest contributors to the USF Fund, telecommunication service providers including Safaricom do not have a say as to how the funds are utilised – yet we have the best information as to the constraints that impede rollout of network in marginal areas and the subsidy from the USF facilitates in closing the capital challenge. In fact, telecommunications providers had requested for representation in the USAC and had received promises that this would be done, but unfortunately the council does not have any operator representation. End quote. It would be great for us to understand the rationale against providing the Telcos representation on the USAC. I would also like to request the community to be made to understand why the fund is still under-utilised. As per your last responses on the list you mentioned that out of 4.8b the fund had only utilised 1.5b? yet large swathes of counties are still going without 3G connectivity or in some cases no connectivity at all. 2. With the support of the Telcos could we map out using InfoGraphics the areas that need most attention in the country? Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim<http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with.
On 15 February 2017 at 19:41, Alwala, Rachel via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
However, it is important to note that the Universal Service Fund cuts across the whole communication sector and is expected to support other initiatives including postal and broadcasting services, local content development, ICT capacity building and innovations.
Thank you Rachel. Your responses are well articulated. Is it possible to know what the USF board/USAC is doing for these other communications aspects? I am interested more on Local content development, and innovations. Response of the other aspects is also welcomed. Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh
Hi Mwendwa, The report gave guidance on the projects that required priority, that is 2G voice services in the 202 sub-counties. Broadband connectivity in schools is also underway, with the initial 896 schools selected for a start. The USF Implementation manual and 5-year Strategic Plan are both in preparation for operationalization in the coming financial year. These should provide guidance on how the subsequent projects will be implemented. Those areas will be covered there in. Regards, Rachel From: <lordmwesh@gmail.com<mailto:lordmwesh@gmail.com>> on behalf of Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com<mailto:Kivuva@transworldafrica.com>> Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 10:40 PM To: KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> Cc: Mwendwa Kivuva <kivuva@transworldafrica.com<mailto:kivuva@transworldafrica.com>>, Rachel <alwala@ca.go.ke<mailto:alwala@ca.go.ke>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] ³Talk to Safaricom² Responses to Day 1 Questions - Request to USF/CA and Telcos On 15 February 2017 at 19:41, Alwala, Rachel via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: However, it is important to note that the Universal Service Fund cuts across the whole communication sector and is expected to support other initiatives including postal and broadcasting services, local content development, ICT capacity building and innovations. Thank you Rachel. Your responses are well articulated. Is it possible to know what the USF board/USAC is doing for these other communications aspects? I am interested more on Local content development, and innovations. Response of the other aspects is also welcomed. Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh<http://twitter.com/lordmwesh>
Rachel I thank you for your comprehensive response. On the aspect of innovations it would be great to get a more comprehensive response from the CA on what you guys are doing to catalyze the Tech Startup space in Kenya. I'm particularly interested in what if any activities you are doing in this space beyond Nairobi. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad
On 15 Feb 2017, at 10:40 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
On 15 February 2017 at 19:41, Alwala, Rachel via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: However, it is important to note that the Universal Service Fund cuts across the whole communication sector and is expected to support other initiatives including postal and broadcasting services, local content development, ICT capacity building and innovations.
Thank you Rachel. Your responses are well articulated. Is it possible to know what the USF board/USAC is doing for these other communications aspects? I am interested more on Local content development, and innovations. Response of the other aspects is also welcomed.
Regards
______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh
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Ali for that we are yet to have substantive and a comprehensive framework. I am sure you are aware that we are undertaking a study of the innovation ecosystem with ITU and from the recommendations, we can develop a sustainable strategy. We shall equally share this when it is completed. Many stakeholders are already involved in the study. Rachel From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+alwala=ca.go.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet-bounces+alwala=ca.go.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> on behalf of KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> Reply-To: KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> Date: Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 9:22 AM To: Rachel <alwala@ca.go.ke<mailto:alwala@ca.go.ke>> Cc: Ali Hussein <ali@hussein.me.ke<mailto:ali@hussein.me.ke>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] ³Talk to Safaricom² Responses to Day 1 Questions - Request to USF/CA and Telcos Rachel I thank you for your comprehensive response. On the aspect of innovations it would be great to get a more comprehensive response from the CA on what you guys are doing to catalyze the Tech Startup space in Kenya. I'm particularly interested in what if any activities you are doing in this space beyond Nairobi. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad On 15 Feb 2017, at 10:40 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: On 15 February 2017 at 19:41, Alwala, Rachel via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: However, it is important to note that the Universal Service Fund cuts across the whole communication sector and is expected to support other initiatives including postal and broadcasting services, local content development, ICT capacity building and innovations. Thank you Rachel. Your responses are well articulated. Is it possible to know what the USF board/USAC is doing for these other communications aspects? I am interested more on Local content development, and innovations. Response of the other aspects is also welcomed. Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh<http://twitter.com/lordmwesh> _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.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. 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.
Rachel Thanks. Yes, I'm aware of the work you are doing with ITU and I actually had the honor of attending the Innovation Workshop conducted by the ITU team late last year. We eagerly await the report. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad
On 16 Feb 2017, at 12:02 PM, Alwala, Rachel <Alwala@ca.go.ke> wrote:
Ali for that we are yet to have substantive and a comprehensive framework. I am sure you are aware that we are undertaking a study of the innovation ecosystem with ITU and from the recommendations, we can develop a sustainable strategy. We shall equally share this when it is completed. Many stakeholders are already involved in the study.
Rachel
From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+alwala=ca.go.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke> on behalf of KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Reply-To: KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 9:22 AM To: Rachel <alwala@ca.go.ke> Cc: Ali Hussein <ali@hussein.me.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] ³Talk to Safaricom² Responses to Day 1 Questions - Request to USF/CA and Telcos
Rachel
I thank you for your comprehensive response. On the aspect of innovations it would be great to get a more comprehensive response from the CA on what you guys are doing to catalyze the Tech Startup space in Kenya. I'm particularly interested in what if any activities you are doing in this space beyond Nairobi.
Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113
Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle
Sent from my iPad
On 15 Feb 2017, at 10:40 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
On 15 February 2017 at 19:41, Alwala, Rachel via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: However, it is important to note that the Universal Service Fund cuts across the whole communication sector and is expected to support other initiatives including postal and broadcasting services, local content development, ICT capacity building and innovations.
Thank you Rachel. Your responses are well articulated. Is it possible to know what the USF board/USAC is doing for these other communications aspects? I am interested more on Local content development, and innovations. Response of the other aspects is also welcomed.
Regards
______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh
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Hi Rachel and Ali, Has ITU conducted this Study elsewhere? if so, i would be happy to look at the case studies or reports. Regards On 2/16/17, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Rachel
Thanks. Yes, I'm aware of the work you are doing with ITU and I actually had the honor of attending the Innovation Workshop conducted by the ITU team late last year.
We eagerly await the report.
Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113
Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle
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On 16 Feb 2017, at 12:02 PM, Alwala, Rachel <Alwala@ca.go.ke> wrote:
Ali for that we are yet to have substantive and a comprehensive framework. I am sure you are aware that we are undertaking a study of the innovation ecosystem with ITU and from the recommendations, we can develop a sustainable strategy. We shall equally share this when it is completed. Many stakeholders are already involved in the study.
Rachel
From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+alwala=ca.go.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke> on behalf of KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Reply-To: KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 9:22 AM To: Rachel <alwala@ca.go.ke> Cc: Ali Hussein <ali@hussein.me.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] ³Talk to Safaricom² Responses to Day 1 Questions - Request to USF/CA and Telcos
Rachel
I thank you for your comprehensive response. On the aspect of innovations it would be great to get a more comprehensive response from the CA on what you guys are doing to catalyze the Tech Startup space in Kenya. I'm particularly interested in what if any activities you are doing in this space beyond Nairobi.
Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113
Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle
Sent from my iPad
On 15 Feb 2017, at 10:40 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
On 15 February 2017 at 19:41, Alwala, Rachel via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: However, it is important to note that the Universal Service Fund cuts across the whole communication sector and is expected to support other initiatives including postal and broadcasting services, local content development, ICT capacity building and innovations.
Thank you Rachel. Your responses are well articulated. Is it possible to know what the USF board/USAC is doing for these other communications aspects? I am interested more on Local content development, and innovations. Response of the other aspects is also welcomed.
Regards
______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh
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Not sure my brother. Maybe Rachel can ask the ITU contact? Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad
On 16 Feb 2017, at 10:17 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Rachel and Ali,
Has ITU conducted this Study elsewhere? if so, i would be happy to look at the case studies or reports.
Regards
On 2/16/17, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Rachel
Thanks. Yes, I'm aware of the work you are doing with ITU and I actually had the honor of attending the Innovation Workshop conducted by the ITU team late last year.
We eagerly await the report.
Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113
Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle
Sent from my iPad
On 16 Feb 2017, at 12:02 PM, Alwala, Rachel <Alwala@ca.go.ke> wrote:
Ali for that we are yet to have substantive and a comprehensive framework. I am sure you are aware that we are undertaking a study of the innovation ecosystem with ITU and from the recommendations, we can develop a sustainable strategy. We shall equally share this when it is completed. Many stakeholders are already involved in the study.
Rachel
From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+alwala=ca.go.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke> on behalf of KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Reply-To: KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 9:22 AM To: Rachel <alwala@ca.go.ke> Cc: Ali Hussein <ali@hussein.me.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] ³Talk to Safaricom² Responses to Day 1 Questions - Request to USF/CA and Telcos
Rachel
I thank you for your comprehensive response. On the aspect of innovations it would be great to get a more comprehensive response from the CA on what you guys are doing to catalyze the Tech Startup space in Kenya. I'm particularly interested in what if any activities you are doing in this space beyond Nairobi.
Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113
Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle
Sent from my iPad
On 15 Feb 2017, at 10:40 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
On 15 February 2017 at 19:41, Alwala, Rachel via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: However, it is important to note that the Universal Service Fund cuts across the whole communication sector and is expected to support other initiatives including postal and broadcasting services, local content development, ICT capacity building and innovations.
Thank you Rachel. Your responses are well articulated. Is it possible to know what the USF board/USAC is doing for these other communications aspects? I am interested more on Local content development, and innovations. Response of the other aspects is also welcomed.
Regards
______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh
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On 15 February 2017 at 19:41, Alwala, Rachel via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
You will also recall that in a previous posting, I mentioned that the study deliverables included an online ICT Gaps geo-portal. The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) portal is one-stop online interactive platform created by the Communications Authority of Kenya to provide a view of the different layers of ICT coverage in Kenya. The Geo-Portal will be updated on a regular basis and will assist the Authority in the identification of the gaps for each service area by giving GPS coordinates for selected Universal Service clusters (access gaps) and required areas of intervention. The portal will also be used to determine the extent of communication coverage and the access levels by citizens. The map has been populated with different information layers such as Telecom (3G and 2G coverage from the 3 operators), postal network, broadcasting, Fibre routes, transportation, administrative boundaries, education health facilities, and electricity networks. The link is available on the website but for your ease, you can click here to access it.http://kenyageoportal.ca.go.ke/ ca_public/flash/?
Rachel, this tool is a gem in the rough. http://kenyageoportal.ca.go.ke/ ca_public/flash/? I absolutely love it bigly. I wish it could be ported to a more responsive and UX friendly map platform. The LAYERS facility that enables a user to filter different infrastructure components is great. I know of people who vacate houses in Nairobi in search of reliable fibre network. Now here lies the solution. Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh
Thanks for the proposal Mwendwa. We shall put the proposal to our technical team. Rachel From: <lordmwesh@gmail.com<mailto:lordmwesh@gmail.com>> on behalf of Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com<mailto:Kivuva@transworldafrica.com>> Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 11:14 PM To: KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> Cc: Mwendwa Kivuva <kivuva@transworldafrica.com<mailto:kivuva@transworldafrica.com>>, Rachel <alwala@ca.go.ke<mailto:alwala@ca.go.ke>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] ³Talk to Safaricom² Responses to Day 1 Questions - Request to USF/CA and Telcos On 15 February 2017 at 19:41, Alwala, Rachel via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: You will also recall that in a previous posting, I mentioned that the study deliverables included an online ICT Gaps geo-portal. The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) portal is one-stop online interactive platform created by the Communications Authority of Kenya to provide a view of the different layers of ICT coverage in Kenya. The Geo-Portal will be updated on a regular basis and will assist the Authority in the identification of the gaps for each service area by giving GPS coordinates for selected Universal Service clusters (access gaps) and required areas of intervention. The portal will also be used to determine the extent of communication coverage and the access levels by citizens. The map has been populated with different information layers such as Telecom (3G and 2G coverage from the 3 operators), postal network, broadcasting, Fibre routes, transportation, administrative boundaries, education health facilities, and electricity networks. The link is available on the website but for your ease, you can click here to access it.http://kenyageoportal.ca.go.ke/ca_public/flash/? Rachel, this tool is a gem in the rough. http://kenyageoportal.ca.go.ke/ca_public/flash/? I absolutely love it bigly. I wish it could be ported to a more responsive and UX friendly map platform. The LAYERS facility that enables a user to filter different infrastructure components is great. I know of people who vacate houses in Nairobi in search of reliable fibre network. Now here lies the solution. Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh<http://twitter.com/lordmwesh>
I am interested in knowing if Safaricom will be publishing any transparency report soon? Secondly, how many government requests for user data has safaricom received in the last five years as dis aggregated by year and how many of the requests were acted on positively? From: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> To: henry@article19.org Cc: "Alwala, Rachel" <Alwala@ca.go.ke> Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2017 8:02:48 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] ³Talk to Safaricom² Responses to Day 1 Questions - Request to USF/CA and Telcos Thanks for the proposal Mwendwa. We shall put the proposal to our technical team. Rachel From: < [ mailto:lordmwesh@gmail.com | lordmwesh@gmail.com ] > on behalf of Mwendwa Kivuva < [ mailto:Kivuva@transworldafrica.com | Kivuva@transworldafrica.com ] > Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 11:14 PM To: KICTAnet Discussions < [ mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke | kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke ] > Cc: Mwendwa Kivuva < [ mailto:kivuva@transworldafrica.com | kivuva@transworldafrica.com ] >, Rachel < [ mailto:alwala@ca.go.ke | alwala@ca.go.ke ] > Subject: Re: [kictanet] ³Talk to Safaricom² Responses to Day 1 Questions - Request to USF/CA and Telcos On 15 February 2017 at 19:41, Alwala, Rachel via kictanet < [ mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke | kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke ] > wrote: You will also recall that in a previous posting, I mentioned that the study deliverables included an online ICT Gaps geo-portal. The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) portal is one-stop online interactive platform created by the Communications Authority of Kenya to provide a view of the different layers of ICT coverage in Kenya. The Geo-Portal will be updated on a regular basis and will assist the Authority in the identification of the gaps for each service area by giving GPS coordinates for selected Universal Service clusters (access gaps) and required areas of intervention. The portal will also be used to determine the extent of communication coverage and the access levels by citizens. The map has been populated with different information layers such as Telecom (3G and 2G coverage from the 3 operators), postal network, broadcasting, Fibre routes , transportation, administrative boundaries, education health facilities, and electricity networks. The link is available on the website but for your ease, you can click here to access it. [ http://kenyageoportal.ca.go.ke/ca_public/flash/? | http://kenyageoportal.ca.go.ke/ca_public/flash/? ] Rachel, this tool is a gem in the rough. [ http://kenyageoportal.ca.go.ke/ca_public/flash/? | http://kenyageoportal.ca.go.ke/ca_public/flash/? ] I absolutely love it bigly. I wish it could be ported to a more responsive and UX friendly map platform. The LAYERS facility that enables a user to filter different infrastructure components is great. I know of people who vacate houses in Nairobi in search of reliable fibre network. Now here lies the solution. Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya [ http://twitter.com/lordmwesh | twitter.com/lordmwesh ] _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/henry%40article19.org 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. 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.
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