From July this year you can expect a more robust, user-friendly and intuitive Open Data portal. We now have a solid team in place made up of

Some important information from ICTA on.. 1. Open data and progress made in updating the content 2. Goverment procurement of an email system 3. Progress of Nofbi 4. Progress on Draft Critical Infrastructure bill 5. Digitizing KNA archives 6. Capacity Building This newsletter is very informative. I wish Dr. Kyalo can articulate some of these programmes and successes at the Kenya IGF to be held at Stanely hotel on 31st July 2015. Sincerely, ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "ICT Authority" <communications@ict.go.ke> Date: Jun 18, 2015 11:32 AM Subject: Chanuka Newsletter: May 2015 To: <kivuva@transworldafrica.com> Cc: *CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S MESSAGE* The ICT Authority continues to grow. With our new mandate, we have covered considerable ground albeit with a few challenges. I am thankful to you all for your continued support and constructive criticism. This year we are more than committed to achieving our strategic plan which has now been finalized. View it *here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg7542E_NQd5CJsJc0Nm6irKOboQHPRdOpk1CzU6mU4gQkOPZOsmWcSjY43ZXvZNoODFFY87IfbZLiXu7AjMf5RV1Beii9eHN-9sXH7QidBWK51JbfYySoVn0I9Wdq893CpGFzWR8ZE1rY3iU_YjF4RGee6MpYnoAbIi2waNuEgHQlJHYw-ITyFEIXUQqg7KwLfPQ==&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==>* The strategic plan gives the roadmap on achieving our mandate through 5 thematic areas as guided by the National ICT Masterplan. These are Shared Services, Human Capital Development, ICT Innovation and Enterprise, Information Security and ICT Governance. We hope to achieve this through strategic partnerships and we invite you to join us in this journey to consolidate our gains and make Kenya the leader in ICT. In this newsletter, we have outlined some of the projects that we have recently been involved in and highlighted areas that we continue to work on. We hope this will help you understand us better. Your feedback is appreciated. Sincerely, Victor Kyalo CEO, ICT Authority *Government speeds up pace of ICT adoption in its agencies* To speed up the Digital transformation agenda in government operations, the ICT Authority will for the next 90 days implement a fast-paced delivery on four key areas. These areas are:- 1) Internet Access 2) Websites 3) Government Email 4) Information Security 5) Capacity & Training How are we doing this? Practical training has been offered to a team made up of ICT officers, Public Communication officers, Digital Talent interns and ICT Authority staff. We are now deploying them back to the ministries where they will in the next 60 days bring government to speed in the 4 key areas identified. *Kenya Open Data to have more user-friendly data* diverse professionals from data experts in Geographic Information Systems, analytics and coordinators whose work will ensure the portal meets its objectives. With this team, we are able to strongly focus on data supply initiatives to bring more government data to the portal for easy access by the public. The Open Data team is currently conducting a government-wide data survey that will ascertain the availability of datasets and readiness of the various government ministries in opening up data. This is also in anticipation of the Access to Information Bill and the Data Protection Bill that are currently in parliament. During the course of the year, the team will host workshops that will engage civil society, academia, media, and entrepreneurs to raise awareness and engage with them on their data needs, while creating demand for the already available data on *www.opendata.go.ke <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg75yDrnQ9FIUC1VmP8UZ5MK81vRxjwK8jSMVvUR0C1Bt9L6WU-F-MmN_hm0wUk_snt1MA0iG4VMbjhJIQRdxLT7kbqcVyyaR8JfDjpIIjUr8tqtZ5IDBqfw4I=&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==>* The first workshop, to be held in late June, will focus on needs and demands from Civil Society. For more information contact* communications@ict.go.ke* *Kenya history goes online* Soon, you can go down memory lane, by browsing photographs and audio clips of Kenya's history, wherever you are. Kenya News Agency (KNA) holds more than 500 thousand copies of images and audio clips that are now being digitized. The photo library collection dates back to 1936 and documents Kenyan life through the decades. The ICT Authority is working with KNA to digitize all the images, by December 2015. We toured the digitization center recently and found the team busy sorting out the heaps of photographs in preparation for the task of digitizing.* View photos here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg758fQcbxh_-bcDiSGnPssDSo_snCeMqfAjuXAofPlHN198J-1aA_1Y74zLgBT6YWmPdDT9eoVfHT9byEO7wd0CGTRIW5qsvjgvEr9_xJN7sJ3q6oEaKiN6Ri_gxuNbM9WFZbPiALvwFvzMzr7PfbjV3KLkcx0RhLkyC9rjXwcQ_XaCz_pfRCY7T8=&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==>* Easy access to these historical photos will especially benefit the creative industry and researchers. From fashion designers to filmmakers--access to visual history of Kenya will serve to inspire and enrich their creations. For personal family research or professional cultural research, the online catalogue will be an invaluable reference source. Click here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg751HfKKFE4n-cv-KfjuTS_spEyfuKwzhOv1qqqhnAA38FpXCYE4ePJtbA_Ip9AmpofhsFHBn80x25N9An4LsCya8mIZ44vIEeFjuDxzQ821IteI_MfezO0hZrxaQ3eK3iQNq1p9e6gQHNXg9CGkVLNevdYXvAg2YMbIJtP2IWmkK0&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==> for more information on the project. *What is The ICT Authority doing about Connectivity?* The ICT Authority, is looking at advancing broadband connectivity across the country by ensuring the supply and demand of services are in tandem. On the supply side, there is *National Fibre Backbone (NOFBI) *which is looking at connecting all 47 counties to the fibre backbone by December this year. The project has so far covered 28 towns and hopes at easing communication across counties as well as improving government e-services access.*Read more <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg75-RhN3RVL4rCDwFUFkxpOvYikmvz4Yn9jzC06rHrtNgzIgVIjlKwd4X6YEnMNmeyT6GS-1me8E7yoEgrsjnv7Pkc4ub1VcKhP4yfOcRDDzn2-fBAjmwVuz9JR66padIyRPuLFZ4mx4RE&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==>*

From NOFBI the last mile connectivity takes over and connects County offices from the fibre link. Already, the County Connectivity Project (CCP) has connected 29 County Commissioner's offices to the network.

This has allowed commissioner's connection to high speed video-conferencing,IP telephone and high-speed internet. The project team is now embarking on the second aspect of the project to start in Mid June 2015 with the installation of the remaining 19 counties that are not yet connected. The installation testing and commissioning of this new counties is expected to be completed by January 2016.*Read More <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg751HfKKFE4n-cnLNrppcr50fQ3nNhy7D3PvGP3nK9PYJjzEhOXgMjph9jl6N_v8lVC6gt_YuUGsPi_mad3zkRwDWLzurxah0AP5PnmK6FSN03p92xTqWaGXG6cqAQVPQIGsnuMcSwcgJrj72Nck60S1kM22jcSvDh1g==&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==> * To ensure that broadband supply meets demand for e-services at county level, the Authority is working with all counties in developing County ICT Roadmaps. This initiative kicked off in March 2015, and will last for the next 6 months. After the launch of the ICT Road Maps, the Counties shall begin to execute their individual plans. *Read more <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg75-RhN3RVL4rC-vmdyghlhKZpckW6HnxPPjiXe379__roEqxdal7opTlSwKrxOHzc3Z_6Npz12MHAgNQW1C-czUkroYpUqkkPEkUa3CPuD3Y_WGl3cePM-Z9WbGdRvj8DZ5SGwUGiaP5ux11NgyNumX9M4a6l5ynKfA==&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==>* *Working with Nairobi City County to embrace e-services* We are working with Nairobi City County on the below projects:- 1. *eJijipay Revenue Collection System* - ICTA has offered technical support towards the implementation of this project since inception in April 2014. So far Single Business permit, Land Rates, Market Rates, Vehicle parking, eConstruction and Ad Manager have been successfully developed and deployed. Factors critical to successful deployment are internal and public communications, change management and executive support and stewardship of the project. 2. *Unified Communications*- The procurement process has been completed and contract signing is underway. The project will begin in June 2015. 3. *Integrated City Revenue Management System *- This was advertised in May and will be closed on 19th June 2015. Implementation is projected to begin in the second half of 2015. 4. *Web Portal-*This was successfully launched in April 2014.The County is working on an automated consolidated workflow for license acquisition by business owners that begins with application for requisite licenses and ends with issuance of the Single Business Permit. This will allow business owners to display one license for all NCC licenses required by law. *Read More <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg753Gx0Xj54znzgf6vOlqxLO5bGj8Pm5YYOtEe8I7hnptK4a7rH0rtKwyTY-J3cZvdQM-AArGufl4kWEY1kpj1i7hS5a8ZAbI8MtGN1QX365Xa7eo1Jgds0Tk=&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==>* *News Round-up* *Give us your feedback on Critical Infrastructure Draft Bill * The critical infrastructure Draft bill is now ready and you can make your contributions. We will be sharing the draft bill soon. The bill, intends to provide the legislative and policy framework for the protection of critical infrastructure in the country. This will in turn save the country a lot of resources currently being used to maintain and protect the infrastructure. The Infrastructure under this bill includes; Information, Communication and Technology, Energy and Petroleum, Transport and Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development and Water and Sewerage systems. The bill is timely as it looks at bringing down the losses incurred through damage to infrastructure to below Ksh. 500 million in the next three years from the current Ksh. 1.5 billion to Ksh.2 billion annually. On 21st April, stakeholders made their contributions towards the bills at the Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi. More than 200 participants drawn from members of the public, government institutions, ICT, transport, energy and petroleum representatives gave their views. View *Benefits of the bill <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg753IY48_vKATLwtKUs-uwTc3qDBm3kutyZQfr7Dzm-sWjvuTBELgSgKRKj4P8y9FUpLMZcEw3T_R-nXqUFXpRv-4ZbUMNxzyqUVfYtJgoJ0avGPitDP7HfADrbz_93dNHRL2-naIDWIjt9UzmE00QcUyRmvM6POZQ5OATf0lPaeirgLiut7NN8LLXJhhK5-FY7izo-WW9JvHtVhB5gpx-cMA=&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==> * *Whole of Government set to use official emails* The Government has in the past faced daunting challenges in the management of email services across the public service. This has led to untimely upgrades, non-compliance to licensing requirements and either duplication or lack of technical competence to provide optimal support. As a way of mitigating this unrelenting problem, improving quality of email services in government and relieving ICT staff in ministry of time-consuming maintenance efforts, ICT Authority embarked on an initiative that adopted a different model of email services delivery where all ministries email services were to be provided on a hosted platform for all. The Authority is in the process of procuring an email management solution. *Our Partnerships and Capacity building programmes* Some of the projects that we have successfully delivered through partnerships include: *Supporting the Kenyan ICT exports*: Through the *Netherlands Trust Fund III <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg752_EKG9i0SKLePEPlk6IC0CkprMLp0aBiSe74wAXmkXgQjX6O_8Lhm_dD4HZeYB0RGsao4K2XvWy8zWxV454X92iCJZG_B-Du4i9sKy3Oa_186yOQNksnJWy42k8IJeM5tu6aau6EUhKlxmKXOzDXHe9Ju-EBv46oTmNeCzNInoNeznhKmoxuh-0FELw33HDPg==&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==>*,a project which was launched in February, 2015 and supported by the Dutch Government, saw 33 startup companies become beneficiaries. The team is currently developing an ITES Export Strategy. The project has facilitated several consultative forums between the ITC consultants, the Ministry of ICT, ICT Authority (ICTA), KITOS and other stakeholders to review the National ICT Master Plan and assess the export capacity of the IT&ITES sector. To make this an inclusive and consultative process, the project has facilitated the formation of caucus groups.The export strategy for the IT&ITES sector will be developed and validated in May 2015. *Read more <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg753IY48_vKATLN5KeeeSVp6BDBgmG7g4UgV_DnE-aJIpChFTzWujkilNvr7CWQWepqeinXDWKFHlQZZZCpEizeD4ShyGyC2XGfg-mkGjj7nBuoUKnYrDMkggBUsMxX7dAnj8LMpS_fMUfm_V-Yyly9n3CuyKwAKiM095a1TvcKOZ1&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==>* *The Presidential Digital Talent Programme <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg752_EKG9i0SKLcMhxw-2-xsmlw8U4kaj_gZog7DbJL_1vN93SWJEcqrJRoM1IRaR7ISBgfUNPc2XszxDjawG03-CNEIdJvcnlq3-2YJw_KMNr2leL5rCJt9dXEME-SU9iCQ9ZVURkL1-zny8ImXHQlc6EE9bRNkkeRAQTzb5fjGe3&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==>* which recruited 100 interns to gain experience in government and private sector has currently been offering them training and certification in the following areas : Microsoft - V learning platforms, Oracle modules ,HP -Entrepreneurship skills & CISCO certification. The interns have been deployed in both public and private sector to enhance government capacity in ICT. The interns are now part of the rapid results initiative that will assist government departments to speed up ICT adoption. The programme hopes to assimilate the talent in its operations and is looking at interning at least 400 fresh graduates next year. *The Kenya ICT Innovation Forum <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg75x0tN0G2wGpl359pk-3LUNz4wPCQANqxWy9X1prfwza2A7iOVtpqgpg2NwrlfMkFaoEFg-nWB08KsSacynHPmZbsl65Stl5Lqpdu03KPwpbAZETG0XvFY-0kSXjxU3pFOw==&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==>* led to Enterprise Kenya which is a national accelerator that will catalyse innovations and provide entrepreneurs with needed support in their innovation journey. The government through a Presidential directive has already committed 1 billion shillings towards this initiative *Read more <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg753IY48_vKATLm8uVMGC7wWWfvt-GvNg2Uc5cCI-lxoQG9sKmokH-o_6-PTAfsWm6RQIK8Aa2VB4sioiFXSqaRY8O4_hp8ICubIhZef9ozc4TuLz5HT6tBzInFVzumlANH0Nzy7IDWIOK_uGlq1HOVtFC7oMSPzFrh5QiWusD_A5Qq90hg1IC0f3OhDsRCQyYPw44cO7Niqw4Dhru_i4g478=&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==>. * A gazzete notice is being worked on to formalize the establishment of Enterprise Kenya.*View Innovation Report <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg7542E_NQd5CJsJHnh64hhCD48KkQ_hwCrDzCqHWsE6ZMA-7xnH4kTw5YJamg3ZZKUSO_IuHNa1ADt4OWoDUhGO4AHkS5GcuojXvTqqQVlVUctvoJeZgciqnlFRaFLHkDPSEXRhNg8fTSn&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==>.* *Connected East Africa <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg755C2htp7gc_bmQMHtsLhFqdSIoLCDD3ZAaF4Rwiiw3zUyQqTkYg3YPps9HFEX292-OV0lNOXocaFpmlOOz5UmkQDWkFwHPmcZo1W9ht7Hppt1SxZ9m1GeCp1SMVoxuyvOA==&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==>* This year Connected East Africa lived to its theme of "Strength is in Our Networks". More than 500 decision makers across the region made profound recommendations at the event that took place early April. *View Recommendations here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg753IY48_vKATLlN5hJp0U-_4oAZjNoPYp0q3R9rPfjOki5CnXu0YmCChfgnExdrHzhN_WzqoGhpruudusb3J4hGjdngwQoRpej3NffufeBI5kYvoDj4pJe3YoQnTAcOFQ5p4IaGr2lJ7AVi8rTt9EUhF3O7fXQOUqBOMxX2G5vyzU-XW4A1U-ZW_7DU4mthM2zaskBu4P7PkxDgkH4UIRiqrDU_MdFxrCfw==&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==> * One of the key outcome was that of having a framework to support entrepreneurs to fabricate, develop and assemble devices uniquely designed to respond to local needs and demands at a low cost. This was to include looking at the taxation of components used in hardware assembling. We are glad to report that this is one of the outcomes that the government is taking into consideration as it looks towards adopting a sustainable digital literacy program. To increase ICT capacity and literacy, we signed an *MOU with Microsoft <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg753IY48_vKATLvcD3Kaa0Bmm-2QtlP5HbEVdNqkIlxbNRr_C1rid_WFjRPLj5KqYxNGutKe7T_C6J36ogbhWtUyBizwrDNZ6_fKeio43rKZXC_z1KsDzJquDB2x_bluNlC9_vJWW8Gqa670m4N8IoHgba9jlLHk37FGvzEFYe5xYMziskAOMbbAwTNhKYG7GNE_khYsDYblL7ouvap7XNKXo=&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==>* , in April which will among other things see Microsoft offer support in providing a platform that will enable ICT skills training for up to 300,000 teachers. The fourth round of *Huawei Internship programme <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg759RJUb1MFW8tWYIMDi_GNixj1gx5JP6UQvRgI7aJpLMMf9yNCvj94sbMZgzJio8lqLAnpU2ddAPv6OzCcEW7FF3W2ITfRKMUOqi6SDTg2kotqsC61qZAmBMU-CmDAn9Gg-_wrs-laXZmYkCWERdjRDg=&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==>* closed on 29th May 2015.135 students applied for this round and they are awaiting evaluations so that the best can be selected. They will intern between Jul-Aug 2015. There are 3 more rounds of applications in the 2015 calendar year. Some of the interns have already got permanent jobs at Huawei. *Whole of Government set to use official emails* The Government has in the past faced daunting challenges in the management of email services across the public service. This has led to untimely upgrades, non-compliance to licensing requirements and either duplication or lack of technical competence to provide optimal support. As a way of mitigating this unrelenting problem, improving quality of email services in government and relieving ICT staff in ministry of time-consuming maintenance efforts, ICT Authority embarked on an initiative that adopted a different model of email services delivery where all ministries email services were to be provided on a hosted platform for all. The Authority is in the process of procuring an email management solution. *The Global Entrepreneurship Summit to take place in Nairobi* The 6th edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) takes place in Nairobi on the 25-26th July, 2015. The event, will be graced by President Barack Obama.This initiative aims at bringing together entrepreneurs at various stages of business development. These groups include business leaders, mentors, and high-level government officials. Already, three Kenyan science and technology entrepreneurs are semi-finalists in the Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Tech-1 pitch competition. They are: 1. Michael Gathogo michaelpops1@gmail.com ( ICT category) 2. Stephanie Gaku stephgaku@gmail.com ( ICT category 3. Taita Ngetich taita.ngetich@illuminumgreenhouses.com (Agriculture category) In order to make it to the finals hosted at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) they need help getting the message out. Finalists will be decided by open global voting with each person in the public being eligible to vote once per day per semi-finalist. Kenya will be allocated 175 participants in total. Thirty of these participants will also be invited to attend a "Day 0" of the women and youth event. *Tenders* Attached is the summary of procurements, contracts and opportunities. Click here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg753IY48_vKATL-j28VL0WDJgdyXlalVLCYJ-vIXORIfl_oq6n7zuqsA7R54qc67tNDiPf5BP0sI9uz5o3wctJrwOMT5IplVMbirn4mCREEBePB7fsF5T0bWHMv8L7N4e0rT8yUITEb-CwkXmS1XC3EDheC6R4SNb3nVYpKaUV81M0v1jJzur5U112eFnldxwxAA==&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==> to view. *Kenyan Innovators to Showcase and Exhibit at the Convergence Africa World 2015 (17th -19th June)* Exhibitions India Group (EIG) in association with the AfriEXPOS, a local Nairobi organization is hosting an international ICT exhibition and conference "Convergence Africa World 2015" at Oshwal Centre (Parklands) Nairobi, Kenya during 17th to 19th June 2015. Click here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg75-RhN3RVL4rCDyNFCnIzstT3g_QKU-VIlWT_7-0Ozjox_Fem1EOjI6PWZX6ad97uhMsBcpmV0WIx9bQmIp2oRNp1SIeUukrbxmMB4xGZong4dsarjBt3JqB8_1-WaPUicwoyJo1hB-ev5y3JRsEBLRhriqQS4GPhQsk_-g8iw2ozqPneF6E4rfOqrHxfm6MqwD1j18bkp0AVAjqb4xWXAfRN4XjeTUY-Xw==&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==> to view the list of innovators and their bios who will be showcasing at the expo.Read more <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg753IY48_vKATLt-4GdlVSczn52ika0JeNVHvKAej8DVQPc_LqZ7sNdGV4KdPMzFpRDVDCa5ErIJDXbfhtRzVN80wN1111v4RN3CbQVjx0vNSr29irjR7b3MsJ5zVjRK6jteXDT3ebxBAO&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==> *Ehealth Conference (22nd -26th June 2015)* An initiative of Kenya's Ministry of Health in partnership with key stakeholders, the E-Health Conference 2015 will involve a series of 4-day plenary sessions and cluster-styled working groups, each focusing on key areas of the E-Health agenda. In the efforts to foster maximized participation, the E-Health Conference has pioneered in creating the regions' first-of-a-kind fully digitized E-Health Conference. *Innovation Week (5th -7th August 2015)* The University of Nairobi, through C4DLab has organized a signature event dubbed "Nairobi Innovation Week" to be held from 5th - 7th August, 2015. The purpose of the conference is to provide an ecosystem for nurturing and showcasing innovations in order to strengthen academia, industry and government linkages for improved economic growth. During the conference there will be participation from members of the university from the six colleges, innovators from the industries, research institutions, practitioners, entrepreneurs and the government. *India Show - Telecom & IT 2015 (28 - 29th September 2015)* The event has been organized by the Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communications and Information (CIT) and Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC) and hosted by the Ministry of Information and Communication. The ICT Authority will be organising the event together with the India Industry body NASSCOM. View more events <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012ivYpCnCZAQoY2aQfuHqzIc0yJ37TZmUOAGdyN6R69cAVaJV_Mg751xK2IrMMif__BjKnOAlri8AhfZMZEu7aJfPkxr4TAqz4DOu_o6M-_wXqmLsAldN_GJnZN76tmV0qMp-iAxBblCgjrcqWIgcFxE-d3pDfjKwcMC6vfuAj0Sl63nrVj7lKQ==&c=oR3iXiCJjt_h0eCtTpxS1kPJidJ9434gpemyQPEh7Y_xHTNEv8fj7Q==&ch=sPKeAzgyLuB90cQYTKikkxJOVL6KOYzPN_UmHj1pUjiCvxMu13zOIQ==> *Give us your feedback:* *Email: Communications@ict.go.ke <Communications@ict.go.ke>* Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved. 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