Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button
We are getting there. Congratulations Hon. Rege ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A conference hall fitted with a huge screen is all constituents will need to communicate with their MP. That is a reality for the people of Karachuonyo in Nyanza, who have embraced teleconferencing in a big way. To talk to their MP, Mr James Rege, all they need do is walk to the local office and book an appointment. Once an appointment has been secured, at the touch of a button, they will be talking to the MP. The technology comes at a time when the government seeks to reduce the costs incurred by Members of Parliament during their day-to-day duties. *Other duties* If the technology is embraced by all the constituencies, the MPs will efficiently be able to monitor their constituencies’ development without having to travel there. This will free the leaders for other duties such as attending parliamentary sessions. Mr Rege, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Communication, said the technology will enable constituents to have a face-to-face conversation with their MP without having to travel to Nairobi, where the legislators spend most of their time in order to attend Parliament and other business. “When the facility is fully installed by the government in all constituencies, the Treasury will be able to cut the costs incurred by MPs by half. Many MPs travel to their constituencies four times a week, which costs the taxpayers a huge sum of money” he said. *Two trips* Mr Rege said that to instal the teleconference equipment, a constituency needs only Sh120,000. This, he added, is what an MP spends for two trips to his constituency on average. “Sometimes, an MP uses the amount on travelling to his constituency to attend an hour’s meeting. The amount saved can be used to assist in the construction of schools and upgrading roads, among other projects.” Mr Rege said that with the technology, he was able to attend to his constituents and follow up development without having to miss parliamentary proceedings. The TelePresence virtual meeting also allows the MP to communicate with the district and provincial administrators and hold live interactive meetings using the connectivity of the Internet. Mr Rege said the technology will ensure that information is not distorted, as well as providing a channel for instant feedback. The teleconference kit was installed on April 30 at the Rachuonyo Constituency Development offices by Smoothtel and Tandberg High Definition.
Hon Rege, Pongezi Mhe. Kweli umeonyesha njia. Now push it in parliament so that it becomes commonplace. It is part of e-citizens and can be funded from CDF funds. tim waema On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 12:35 PM, alice <[email protected]> wrote:
We are getting there.
Congratulations Hon. Rege
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A conference hall fitted with a huge screen is all constituents will need to communicate with their MP.
That is a reality for the people of Karachuonyo in Nyanza, who have embraced teleconferencing in a big way.
To talk to their MP, Mr James Rege, all they need do is walk to the local office and book an appointment. Once an appointment has been secured, at the touch of a button, they will be talking to the MP.
The technology comes at a time when the government seeks to reduce the costs incurred by Members of Parliament during their day-to-day duties.
*Other duties*
If the technology is embraced by all the constituencies, the MPs will efficiently be able to monitor their constituencies’ development without having to travel there. This will free the leaders for other duties such as attending parliamentary sessions.
Mr Rege, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Communication, said the technology will enable constituents to have a face-to-face conversation with their MP without having to travel to Nairobi, where the legislators spend most of their time in order to attend Parliament and other business.
“When the facility is fully installed by the government in all constituencies, the Treasury will be able to cut the costs incurred by MPs by half. Many MPs travel to their constituencies four times a week, which costs the taxpayers a huge sum of money” he said.
*Two trips*
Mr Rege said that to instal the teleconference equipment, a constituency needs only Sh120,000. This, he added, is what an MP spends for two trips to his constituency on average.
“Sometimes, an MP uses the amount on travelling to his constituency to attend an hour’s meeting. The amount saved can be used to assist in the construction of schools and upgrading roads, among other projects.”
Mr Rege said that with the technology, he was able to attend to his constituents and follow up development without having to miss parliamentary proceedings.
The TelePresence virtual meeting also allows the MP to communicate with the district and provincial administrators and hold live interactive meetings using the connectivity of the Internet.
Mr Rege said the technology will ensure that information is not distorted, as well as providing a channel for instant feedback.
The teleconference kit was installed on April 30 at the Rachuonyo Constituency Development offices by Smoothtel and Tandberg High Definition.
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We are certainly on the right path. Thius is great i hope it is sustainable should other constituencies choose to embrace it. Congratulations Hon Rege On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 11:47 AM, Mwololo Tim <[email protected]> wrote:
Hon Rege, Pongezi Mhe. Kweli umeonyesha njia. Now push it in parliament so that it becomes commonplace. It is part of e-citizens and can be funded from CDF funds. tim waema
On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 12:35 PM, alice <[email protected]> wrote:
We are getting there.
Congratulations Hon. Rege
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A conference hall fitted with a huge screen is all constituents will need to communicate with their MP.
That is a reality for the people of Karachuonyo in Nyanza, who have embraced teleconferencing in a big way.
To talk to their MP, Mr James Rege, all they need do is walk to the local office and book an appointment. Once an appointment has been secured, at the touch of a button, they will be talking to the MP.
The technology comes at a time when the government seeks to reduce the costs incurred by Members of Parliament during their day-to-day duties.
*Other duties*
If the technology is embraced by all the constituencies, the MPs will efficiently be able to monitor their constituencies’ development without having to travel there. This will free the leaders for other duties such as attending parliamentary sessions.
Mr Rege, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Communication, said the technology will enable constituents to have a face-to-face conversation with their MP without having to travel to Nairobi, where the legislators spend most of their time in order to attend Parliament and other business.
“When the facility is fully installed by the government in all constituencies, the Treasury will be able to cut the costs incurred by MPs by half. Many MPs travel to their constituencies four times a week, which costs the taxpayers a huge sum of money” he said.
*Two trips*
Mr Rege said that to instal the teleconference equipment, a constituency needs only Sh120,000. This, he added, is what an MP spends for two trips to his constituency on average.
“Sometimes, an MP uses the amount on travelling to his constituency to attend an hour’s meeting. The amount saved can be used to assist in the construction of schools and upgrading roads, among other projects.”
Mr Rege said that with the technology, he was able to attend to his constituents and follow up development without having to miss parliamentary proceedings.
The TelePresence virtual meeting also allows the MP to communicate with the district and provincial administrators and hold live interactive meetings using the connectivity of the Internet.
Mr Rege said the technology will ensure that information is not distorted, as well as providing a channel for instant feedback.
The teleconference kit was installed on April 30 at the Rachuonyo Constituency Development offices by Smoothtel and Tandberg High Definition.
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e-Karachunyo! Congrats Hon. Rege --- On Wed, 5/19/10, alice <[email protected]> wrote: From: alice <[email protected]> Subject: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button To: [email protected] Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 12:35 PM We are getting there. Congratulations Hon. Rege ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A conference hall fitted with a huge screen is all constituents will need to communicate with their MP. That is a reality for the people of Karachuonyo in Nyanza, who have embraced teleconferencing in a big way. To talk to their MP, Mr James Rege, all they need do is walk to the local office and book an appointment. Once an appointment has been secured, at the touch of a button, they will be talking to the MP. The technology comes at a time when the government seeks to reduce the costs incurred by Members of Parliament during their day-to-day duties. *Other duties* If the technology is embraced by all the constituencies, the MPs will efficiently be able to monitor their constituencies’ development without having to travel there. This will free the leaders for other duties such as attending parliamentary sessions. Mr Rege, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Communication, said the technology will enable constituents to have a face-to-face conversation with their MP without having to travel to Nairobi, where the legislators spend most of their time in order to attend Parliament and other business. “When the facility is fully installed by the government in all constituencies, the Treasury will be able to cut the costs incurred by MPs by half. Many MPs travel to their constituencies four times a week, which costs the taxpayers a huge sum of money” he said. *Two trips* Mr Rege said that to instal the teleconference equipment, a constituency needs only Sh120,000. This, he added, is what an MP spends for two trips to his constituency on average. “Sometimes, an MP uses the amount on travelling to his constituency to attend an hour’s meeting. The amount saved can be used to assist in the construction of schools and upgrading roads, among other projects.” Mr Rege said that with the technology, he was able to attend to his constituents and follow up development without having to miss parliamentary proceedings. The TelePresence virtual meeting also allows the MP to communicate with the district and provincial administrators and hold live interactive meetings using the connectivity of the Internet. Mr Rege said the technology will ensure that information is not distorted, as well as providing a channel for instant feedback. The teleconference kit was installed on April 30 at the Rachuonyo Constituency Development offices by Smoothtel and Tandberg High Definition. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mleonardo%40yahoo.com
Hon. Rege, congratulations. How I wish the other 209 constituencies could do something innovative of that sort!!! On 19 May 2010 14:24, Leonard Mware <[email protected]> wrote:
e-Karachunyo! Congrats Hon. Rege
--- On *Wed, 5/19/10, alice <[email protected]>* wrote:
From: alice <[email protected]> Subject: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button To: [email protected] Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 12:35 PM
We are getting there.
Congratulations Hon. Rege
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A conference hall fitted with a huge screen is all constituents will need to communicate with their MP.
That is a reality for the people of Karachuonyo in Nyanza, who have embraced teleconferencing in a big way.
To talk to their MP, Mr James Rege, all they need do is walk to the local office and book an appointment. Once an appointment has been secured, at the touch of a button, they will be talking to the MP.
The technology comes at a time when the government seeks to reduce the costs incurred by Members of Parliament during their day-to-day duties.
*Other duties*
If the technology is embraced by all the constituencies, the MPs will efficiently be able to monitor their constituencies’ development without having to travel there. This will free the leaders for other duties such as attending parliamentary sessions.
Mr Rege, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Communication, said the technology will enable constituents to have a face-to-face conversation with their MP without having to travel to Nairobi, where the legislators spend most of their time in order to attend Parliament and other business.
“When the facility is fully installed by the government in all constituencies, the Treasury will be able to cut the costs incurred by MPs by half. Many MPs travel to their constituencies four times a week, which costs the taxpayers a huge sum of money” he said.
*Two trips*
Mr Rege said that to instal the teleconference equipment, a constituency needs only Sh120,000. This, he added, is what an MP spends for two trips to his constituency on average.
“Sometimes, an MP uses the amount on travelling to his constituency to attend an hour’s meeting. The amount saved can be used to assist in the construction of schools and upgrading roads, among other projects.”
Mr Rege said that with the technology, he was able to attend to his constituents and follow up development without having to miss parliamentary proceedings.
The TelePresence virtual meeting also allows the MP to communicate with the district and provincial administrators and hold live interactive meetings using the connectivity of the Internet.
Mr Rege said the technology will ensure that information is not distorted, as well as providing a channel for instant feedback.
The teleconference kit was installed on April 30 at the Rachuonyo Constituency Development offices by Smoothtel and Tandberg High Definition.
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Yes the well known habits, ONE MUST LEAD and the others follow. Congratulations Mheshimiwa, for setting the pace. Evelyn _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Solomon Mburu Kamau Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 2:33 PM To: [email protected] Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button Hon. Rege, congratulations. How I wish the other 209 constituencies could do something innovative of that sort!!! On 19 May 2010 14:24, Leonard Mware <[email protected]> wrote: e-Karachunyo! Congrats Hon. Rege --- On Wed, 5/19/10, alice <[email protected]> wrote: From: alice <[email protected]> Subject: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button To: [email protected] Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 12:35 PM We are getting there. Congratulations Hon. Rege ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A conference hall fitted with a huge screen is all constituents will need to communicate with their MP. That is a reality for the people of Karachuonyo in Nyanza, who have embraced teleconferencing in a big way. To talk to their MP, Mr James Rege, all they need do is walk to the local office and book an appointment. Once an appointment has been secured, at the touch of a button, they will be talking to the MP. The technology comes at a time when the government seeks to reduce the costs incurred by Members of Parliament during their day-to-day duties. *Other duties* If the technology is embraced by all the constituencies, the MPs will efficiently be able to monitor their constituencies’ development without having to travel there. This will free the leaders for other duties such as attending parliamentary sessions. Mr Rege, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Communication, said the technology will enable constituents to have a face-to-face conversation with their MP without having to travel to Nairobi, where the legislators spend most of their time in order to attend Parliament and other business. “When the facility is fully installed by the government in all constituencies, the Treasury will be able to cut the costs incurred by MPs by half. Many MPs travel to their constituencies four times a week, which costs the taxpayers a huge sum of money” he said. *Two trips* Mr Rege said that to instal the teleconference equipment, a constituency needs only Sh120,000. This, he added, is what an MP spends for two trips to his constituency on average. “Sometimes, an MP uses the amount on travelling to his constituency to attend an hour’s meeting. The amount saved can be used to assist in the construction of schools and upgrading roads, among other projects.” Mr Rege said that with the technology, he was able to attend to his constituents and follow up development without having to miss parliamentary proceedings. The TelePresence virtual meeting also allows the MP to communicate with the district and provincial administrators and hold live interactive meetings using the connectivity of the Internet. Mr Rege said the technology will ensure that information is not distorted, as well as providing a channel for instant feedback. 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Hon. Rege, congratulations! I think the next level is to sensitization, education and mentorship for your colleagues. Thanks for taking the lead! Sent from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: Solomon Mburu Kamau <[email protected]> Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 14:33:04 To: <[email protected]> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<[email protected]> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/n_macharia%40yahoo.co.u...
Congrats Hon. (...but do I say!!). Certainly, the way to go. Would be nice to do some research around it e.g. how does it change the governnace dynamics? Who participates and who does not? Why? How does accountability and transparency play out? etc etc I've had a feel of CISCO's telepresence at their office - great experience! Congrats once again. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of alice Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 12:35 PM To: Edith Adera Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button We are getting there. Congratulations Hon. Rege ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A conference hall fitted with a huge screen is all constituents will need to communicate with their MP. That is a reality for the people of Karachuonyo in Nyanza, who have embraced teleconferencing in a big way. To talk to their MP, Mr James Rege, all they need do is walk to the local office and book an appointment. Once an appointment has been secured, at the touch of a button, they will be talking to the MP. The technology comes at a time when the government seeks to reduce the costs incurred by Members of Parliament during their day-to-day duties. *Other duties* If the technology is embraced by all the constituencies, the MPs will efficiently be able to monitor their constituencies' development without having to travel there. This will free the leaders for other duties such as attending parliamentary sessions. Mr Rege, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Communication, said the technology will enable constituents to have a face-to-face conversation with their MP without having to travel to Nairobi, where the legislators spend most of their time in order to attend Parliament and other business. "When the facility is fully installed by the government in all constituencies, the Treasury will be able to cut the costs incurred by MPs by half. Many MPs travel to their constituencies four times a week, which costs the taxpayers a huge sum of money" he said. *Two trips* Mr Rege said that to instal the teleconference equipment, a constituency needs only Sh120,000. This, he added, is what an MP spends for two trips to his constituency on average. "Sometimes, an MP uses the amount on travelling to his constituency to attend an hour's meeting. The amount saved can be used to assist in the construction of schools and upgrading roads, among other projects." Mr Rege said that with the technology, he was able to attend to his constituents and follow up development without having to miss parliamentary proceedings. The TelePresence virtual meeting also allows the MP to communicate with the district and provincial administrators and hold live interactive meetings using the connectivity of the Internet. Mr Rege said the technology will ensure that information is not distorted, as well as providing a channel for instant feedback. The teleconference kit was installed on April 30 at the Rachuonyo Constituency Development offices by Smoothtel and Tandberg High Definition. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/eadera%40idrc.or.ke
Congrats Hon Eng Rege You have set the trend for others to follow -- Muriuki Mureithi -----Original Message----- From: kictanet-bounces+mureithi=summitstrategies.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+mureithi=summitstrategies.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.k e] On Behalf Of Edith Adera Sent: 19 May 2010 14:56 To: [email protected] Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button Congrats Hon. (...but do I say!!). Certainly, the way to go. Would be nice to do some research around it e.g. how does it change the governnace dynamics? Who participates and who does not? Why? How does accountability and transparency play out? etc etc I've had a feel of CISCO's telepresence at their office - great experience! Congrats once again. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of alice Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 12:35 PM To: Edith Adera Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button We are getting there. Congratulations Hon. Rege ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A conference hall fitted with a huge screen is all constituents will need to communicate with their MP. That is a reality for the people of Karachuonyo in Nyanza, who have embraced teleconferencing in a big way. To talk to their MP, Mr James Rege, all they need do is walk to the local office and book an appointment. Once an appointment has been secured, at the touch of a button, they will be talking to the MP. The technology comes at a time when the government seeks to reduce the costs incurred by Members of Parliament during their day-to-day duties. *Other duties* If the technology is embraced by all the constituencies, the MPs will efficiently be able to monitor their constituencies' development without having to travel there. This will free the leaders for other duties such as attending parliamentary sessions. Mr Rege, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Communication, said the technology will enable constituents to have a face-to-face conversation with their MP without having to travel to Nairobi, where the legislators spend most of their time in order to attend Parliament and other business. "When the facility is fully installed by the government in all constituencies, the Treasury will be able to cut the costs incurred by MPs by half. Many MPs travel to their constituencies four times a week, which costs the taxpayers a huge sum of money" he said. *Two trips* Mr Rege said that to instal the teleconference equipment, a constituency needs only Sh120,000. This, he added, is what an MP spends for two trips to his constituency on average. "Sometimes, an MP uses the amount on travelling to his constituency to attend an hour's meeting. The amount saved can be used to assist in the construction of schools and upgrading roads, among other projects." Mr Rege said that with the technology, he was able to attend to his constituents and follow up development without having to miss parliamentary proceedings. The TelePresence virtual meeting also allows the MP to communicate with the district and provincial administrators and hold live interactive meetings using the connectivity of the Internet. Mr Rege said the technology will ensure that information is not distorted, as well as providing a channel for instant feedback. The teleconference kit was installed on April 30 at the Rachuonyo Constituency Development offices by Smoothtel and Tandberg High Definition. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/eadera%40idrc.or.ke _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mureithi%40summitstrate gies.co.ke
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Congrats Hon.Eng Rege. E-Karachuonyo is the New Way of Working. Regards, Winnie Kithinji System Engineer [email protected][Mobile:-0731209512] "If Everyone Knew What Video Could Do Everyone Could Want It" -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of muriuki mureithi Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 7:46 PM To: winnie Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button Congrats Hon Eng Rege You have set the trend for others to follow -- Muriuki Mureithi -----Original Message----- From: kictanet-bounces+mureithi=summitstrategies.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+mureithi=summitstrategies.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.k e] On Behalf Of Edith Adera Sent: 19 May 2010 14:56 To: [email protected] Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button Congrats Hon. (...but do I say!!). Certainly, the way to go. Would be nice to do some research around it e.g. how does it change the governnace dynamics? Who participates and who does not? Why? How does accountability and transparency play out? etc etc I've had a feel of CISCO's telepresence at their office - great experience! Congrats once again. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of alice Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 12:35 PM To: Edith Adera Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button We are getting there. Congratulations Hon. Rege ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A conference hall fitted with a huge screen is all constituents will need to communicate with their MP. That is a reality for the people of Karachuonyo in Nyanza, who have embraced teleconferencing in a big way. To talk to their MP, Mr James Rege, all they need do is walk to the local office and book an appointment. Once an appointment has been secured, at the touch of a button, they will be talking to the MP. The technology comes at a time when the government seeks to reduce the costs incurred by Members of Parliament during their day-to-day duties. *Other duties* If the technology is embraced by all the constituencies, the MPs will efficiently be able to monitor their constituencies' development without having to travel there. This will free the leaders for other duties such as attending parliamentary sessions. Mr Rege, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Communication, said the technology will enable constituents to have a face-to-face conversation with their MP without having to travel to Nairobi, where the legislators spend most of their time in order to attend Parliament and other business. "When the facility is fully installed by the government in all constituencies, the Treasury will be able to cut the costs incurred by MPs by half. Many MPs travel to their constituencies four times a week, which costs the taxpayers a huge sum of money" he said. *Two trips* Mr Rege said that to instal the teleconference equipment, a constituency needs only Sh120,000. This, he added, is what an MP spends for two trips to his constituency on average. "Sometimes, an MP uses the amount on travelling to his constituency to attend an hour's meeting. The amount saved can be used to assist in the construction of schools and upgrading roads, among other projects." Mr Rege said that with the technology, he was able to attend to his constituents and follow up development without having to miss parliamentary proceedings. The TelePresence virtual meeting also allows the MP to communicate with the district and provincial administrators and hold live interactive meetings using the connectivity of the Internet. Mr Rege said the technology will ensure that information is not distorted, as well as providing a channel for instant feedback. The teleconference kit was installed on April 30 at the Rachuonyo Constituency Development offices by Smoothtel and Tandberg High Definition. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/eadera%40idrc.or.ke _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mureithi%40summitstrate gies.co.ke _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/w.kithinji%40smoothtel. com
And yet there are some...mostly Professionals if the news is true...who were criticizing this excellent innovation who say it is a way for the MP to keep away from his constituents. Lets be real...we do not teleconference to make sure we do not meet....we try to ensure we are productive yet efficient even in our absence. Mhesh, do not let these detractors derail the great work you are doing in ICT4D. Thanks, Nyaki ________________________________ From: Edith Adera <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, May 19, 2010 2:56:13 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button Congrats Hon. (...but do I say!!). Certainly, the way to go. Would be nice to do some research around it e.g. how does it change the governnace dynamics? Who participates and who does not? Why? How does accountability and transparency play out? etc etc I've had a feel of CISCO's telepresence at their office - great experience! Congrats once again. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of alice Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 12:35 PM To: Edith Adera Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button We are getting there. Congratulations Hon. Rege ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A conference hall fitted with a huge screen is all constituents will need to communicate with their MP. That is a reality for the people of Karachuonyo in Nyanza, who have embraced teleconferencing in a big way. To talk to their MP, Mr James Rege, all they need do is walk to the local office and book an appointment. Once an appointment has been secured, at the touch of a button, they will be talking to the MP. The technology comes at a time when the government seeks to reduce the costs incurred by Members of Parliament during their day-to-day duties. *Other duties* If the technology is embraced by all the constituencies, the MPs will efficiently be able to monitor their constituencies' development without having to travel there. This will free the leaders for other duties such as attending parliamentary sessions. Mr Rege, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Communication, said the technology will enable constituents to have a face-to-face conversation with their MP without having to travel to Nairobi, where the legislators spend most of their time in order to attend Parliament and other business. "When the facility is fully installed by the government in all constituencies, the Treasury will be able to cut the costs incurred by MPs by half. Many MPs travel to their constituencies four times a week, which costs the taxpayers a huge sum of money" he said. *Two trips* Mr Rege said that to instal the teleconference equipment, a constituency needs only Sh120,000. This, he added, is what an MP spends for two trips to his constituency on average. "Sometimes, an MP uses the amount on travelling to his constituency to attend an hour's meeting. The amount saved can be used to assist in the construction of schools and upgrading roads, among other projects." Mr Rege said that with the technology, he was able to attend to his constituents and follow up development without having to miss parliamentary proceedings. The TelePresence virtual meeting also allows the MP to communicate with the district and provincial administrators and hold live interactive meetings using the connectivity of the Internet. Mr Rege said the technology will ensure that information is not distorted, as well as providing a channel for instant feedback. The teleconference kit was installed on April 30 at the Rachuonyo Constituency Development offices by Smoothtel and Tandberg High Definition. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/eadera%40idrc.or.ke _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/elizaslider%40yahoo.com
Hi, Congrats Hon Rege. Catherine, the observation of these people cannot just be wished away simply because we understand how well the technology can reach out to the community. We have to accept that every little innovation has its challenges and one of them that the MPs wish to use this very innovation may have to contend with is how to migrate to the new technology. Occasionally, you will agree that the MPs may need to mix them a bit (piloting) otherwise they may loose the ground down there. It is in history, the perception created through teleconferencing may not be what is down there. So my advice, use the technology but factor in suitable migration strategy to ensure that as much hindrances as possible are mitigated Regards, Okech JMMy blog --- On Fri, 5/21/10, Catherine Adeya <[email protected]> wrote: From: Catherine Adeya <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button To: [email protected] Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <[email protected]> Date: Friday, May 21, 2010, 7:48 AM And yet there are some...mostly Professionals if the news is true...who were criticizing this excellent innovation who say it is a way for the MP to keep away from his constituents. Lets be real...we do not teleconference to make sure we do not meet....we try to ensure we are productive yet efficient even in our absence. Mhesh, do not let these detractors derail the great work you are doing in ICT4D. Thanks, Nyaki From: Edith Adera <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, May 19, 2010 2:56:13 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button Congrats Hon. (...but do I say!!). Certainly, the way to go. Would be nice to do some research around it e.g. how does it change the governnace dynamics? Who participates and who does not? Why? How does accountability and transparency play out? etc etc I've had a feel of CISCO's telepresence at their office - great experience! Congrats once again. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of alice Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 12:35 PM To: Edith Adera Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button We are getting there. Congratulations Hon. Rege ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A conference hall fitted with a huge screen is all constituents will need to communicate with their MP. That is a reality for the people of Karachuonyo in Nyanza, who have embraced teleconferencing in a big way. To talk to their MP, Mr James Rege, all they need do is walk to the local office and book an appointment. Once an appointment has been secured, at the touch of a button, they will be talking to the MP. The technology comes at a time when the government seeks to reduce the costs incurred by Members of Parliament during their day-to-day duties. *Other duties* If the technology is embraced by all the constituencies, the MPs will efficiently be able to monitor their constituencies' development without having to travel there. This will free the leaders for other duties such as attending parliamentary sessions. Mr Rege, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Communication, said the technology will enable constituents to have a face-to-face conversation with their MP without having to travel to Nairobi, where the legislators spend most of their time in order to attend Parliament and other business. "When the facility is fully installed by the government in all constituencies, the Treasury will be able to cut the costs incurred by MPs by half. Many MPs travel to their constituencies four times a week, which costs the taxpayers a huge sum of money" he said. *Two trips* Mr Rege said that to instal the teleconference equipment, a constituency needs only Sh120,000. This, he added, is what an MP spends for two trips to his constituency on average. "Sometimes, an MP uses the amount on travelling to his constituency to attend an hour's meeting. The amount saved can be used to assist in the construction of schools and upgrading roads, among other projects." Mr Rege said that with the technology, he was able to attend to his constituents and follow up development without having to miss parliamentary proceedings. The TelePresence virtual meeting also allows the MP to communicate with the district and provincial administrators and hold live interactive meetings using the connectivity of the Internet. Mr Rege said the technology will ensure that information is not distorted, as well as providing a channel for instant feedback. The teleconference kit was installed on April 30 at the Rachuonyo Constituency Development offices by Smoothtel and Tandberg High Definition. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/eadera%40idrc.or.ke _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/elizaslider%40yahoo.com -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/okechjr%40yahoo.com
I agree with you Nyaki. While other MPs are hanging around from Tuesday to Thursday attending parliamentary sessions. Eng. Rege would be able to do BOTH - dialogue with his constituents while also attending to parliamentray business in Nairobi and then be able to have face to face from Friday to Monday like others. I would call that technophobia! The more reason why we need this research things to compare the "with" and "without" scenario and the emerging outcomes. This will inform the debates! Edith _________________ Edith Ofwona Adera Senior Program Specialist International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le développement international +254- 20- 2713160 ext 3406 | [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> | www.idrc.ca<http://www.idrc.ca/> | www.crdi.ca<http://www.crdi.ca/> ________________________________ From: Catherine Adeya [[email protected]] Sent: 21 May 2010 17:48 To: Edith Adera Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button And yet there are some...mostly Professionals if the news is true...who were criticizing this excellent innovation who say it is a way for the MP to keep away from his constituents. Lets be real...we do not teleconference to make sure we do not meet....we try to ensure we are productive yet efficient even in our absence. Mhesh, do not let these detractors derail the great work you are doing in ICT4D. Thanks, Nyaki ________________________________ From: Edith Adera <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, May 19, 2010 2:56:13 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button Congrats Hon. (...but do I say!!). Certainly, the way to go. Would be nice to do some research around it e.g. how does it change the governnace dynamics? Who participates and who does not? Why? How does accountability and transparency play out? etc etc I've had a feel of CISCO's telepresence at their office - great experience! Congrats once again. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>] On Behalf Of alice Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 12:35 PM To: Edith Adera Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button We are getting there. Congratulations Hon. Rege ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A conference hall fitted with a huge screen is all constituents will need to communicate with their MP. That is a reality for the people of Karachuonyo in Nyanza, who have embraced teleconferencing in a big way. To talk to their MP, Mr James Rege, all they need do is walk to the local office and book an appointment. Once an appointment has been secured, at the touch of a button, they will be talking to the MP. The technology comes at a time when the government seeks to reduce the costs incurred by Members of Parliament during their day-to-day duties. *Other duties* If the technology is embraced by all the constituencies, the MPs will efficiently be able to monitor their constituencies' development without having to travel there. This will free the leaders for other duties such as attending parliamentary sessions. Mr Rege, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Communication, said the technology will enable constituents to have a face-to-face conversation with their MP without having to travel to Nairobi, where the legislators spend most of their time in order to attend Parliament and other business. "When the facility is fully installed by the government in all constituencies, the Treasury will be able to cut the costs incurred by MPs by half. Many MPs travel to their constituencies four times a week, which costs the taxpayers a huge sum of money" he said. *Two trips* Mr Rege said that to instal the teleconference equipment, a constituency needs only Sh120,000. This, he added, is what an MP spends for two trips to his constituency on average. "Sometimes, an MP uses the amount on travelling to his constituency to attend an hour's meeting. The amount saved can be used to assist in the construction of schools and upgrading roads, among other projects." Mr Rege said that with the technology, he was able to attend to his constituents and follow up development without having to miss parliamentary proceedings. The TelePresence virtual meeting also allows the MP to communicate with the district and provincial administrators and hold live interactive meetings using the connectivity of the Internet. Mr Rege said the technology will ensure that information is not distorted, as well as providing a channel for instant feedback. The teleconference kit was installed on April 30 at the Rachuonyo Constituency Development offices by Smoothtel and Tandberg High Definition. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/eadera%40idrc.or.ke _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/elizaslider%40yahoo.com
Edith, You have got it as my suggestion was not that he uses the technology to stay away from his constituents. My criticism had more to do with the fact that these professionals were criticizing without giving the MP and the technology a chance. Based on this, I agree the research may be timely. Thanks Nyaki ________________________________ From: Edith Adera <[email protected]> To: Catherine Adeya <[email protected]> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <[email protected]> Sent: Sat, May 22, 2010 8:00:23 AM Subject: RE: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button I agree with you Nyaki. While other MPs are hanging around from Tuesday to Thursday attending parliamentary sessions. Eng. Rege would be able to do BOTH - dialogue with his constituents while also attending to parliamentray business in Nairobi and then be able to have face to face from Friday to Monday like others. I would call that technophobia! The more reason why we need this research things to compare the "with" and "without" scenario and the emerging outcomes. This will inform the debates! Edith _________________ Edith Ofwona Adera Senior Program Specialist International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le développement international +254- 20- 2713160 ext 3406 | [email protected] | www.idrc.ca | www.crdi.ca ________________________________ From: Catherine Adeya [[email protected]] Sent: 21 May 2010 17:48 To: Edith Adera Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button And yet there are some...mostly Professionals if the news is true...who were criticizing this excellent innovation who say it is a way for the MP to keep away from his constituents. Lets be real...we do not teleconference to make sure we do not meet....we try to ensure we are productive yet efficient even in our absence. Mhesh, do not let these detractors derail the great work you are doing in ICT4D. Thanks, Nyaki ________________________________ From: Edith Adera <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, May 19, 2010 2:56:13 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button Congrats Hon. (...but do I say!!). Certainly, the way to go. Would be nice to do some research around it e.g. how does it change the governnace dynamics? Who participates and who does not? Why? How does accountability and transparency play out? etc etc I've had a feel of CISCO's telepresence at their office - great experience! Congrats once again. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of alice Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 12:35 PM To: Edith Adera Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button We are getting there. Congratulations Hon. Rege ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A conference hall fitted with a huge screen is all constituents will need to communicate with their MP. That is a reality for the people of Karachuonyo in Nyanza, who have embraced teleconferencing in a big way. To talk to their MP, Mr James Rege, all they need do is walk to the local office and book an appointment. Once an appointment has been secured, at the touch of a button, they will be talking to the MP. The technology comes at a time when the government seeks to reduce the costs incurred by Members of Parliament during their day-to-day duties. *Other duties* If the technology is embraced by all the constituencies, the MPs will efficiently be able to monitor their constituencies' development without having to travel there. This will free the leaders for other duties such as attending parliamentary sessions. Mr Rege, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Communication, said the technology will enable constituents to have a face-to-face conversation with their MP without having to travel to Nairobi, where the legislators spend most of their time in order to attend Parliament and other business. "When the facility is fully installed by the government in all constituencies, the Treasury will be able to cut the costs incurred by MPs by half. Many MPs travel to their constituencies four times a week, which costs the taxpayers a huge sum of money" he said. *Two trips* Mr Rege said that to instal the teleconference equipment, a constituency needs only Sh120,000. This, he added, is what an MP spends for two trips to his constituency on average. "Sometimes, an MP uses the amount on travelling to his constituency to attend an hour's meeting. The amount saved can be used to assist in the construction of schools and upgrading roads, among other projects." Mr Rege said that with the technology, he was able to attend to his constituents and follow up development without having to miss parliamentary proceedings. The TelePresence virtual meeting also allows the MP to communicate with the district and provincial administrators and hold live interactive meetings using the connectivity of the Internet. Mr Rege said the technology will ensure that information is not distorted, as well as providing a channel for instant feedback. The teleconference kit was installed on April 30 at the Rachuonyo Constituency Development offices by Smoothtel and Tandberg High Definition. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/eadera%40idrc.or.ke _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/elizaslider%40yahoo.com
Edith, I concur with your view and Nyaki's that there is need to build in a research element into this venture from the outset. Certainly, beyond the ‘with’ and without’ scenarios, there will be as many interesting and unique points of research as will be the number of constituencies and MPs using the technology – ‘the with’s'... In a routine literature review earlier today, I ran into Mike Eldon’s assertion in the 2005 publication ‘At the Cross-roads: ICT Policy Making in East Africa’. In certain ways, I find it so apt for this moment than it probably was in the year in reference, 2002. ‘The euphoria that accompanied the coming to power of the NARC government in December 2002 permeated the ICT sector. Here at last, it seemed, was a new crop of leaders who appeared to understand enough about how and why ICT could contribute to development, and who would be only too keen to partner with the private sector to see Kenya catch up with its potential. Whereas the overall champion for the cause could not yet be identified, it seemed that at least there existed a critical mass of cabinet ministers who would take ICT seriously and who would make sure it stayed firmly on the national agenda.’ (Page 51) Not sure about the ‘critical mass’ bit yet with regards to the current cabinet – and what ‘critical mass’ would be needed at cabinet and parliamentary level to have significant adaptation of innovations such as these. Aspects for further research? …And like many other ‘researchers’ on the ICT policy process, I have found this publication extremely useful and must compliment those of us who made contributions. We need to have more of such authoritative and evidence-based publications on the ICT policy process in Kenya. Betty --- On Sat, 5/22/10, Edith Adera <[email protected]> wrote: From: Edith Adera <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button To: [email protected] Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 7:00 AM #yiv1782846862 DIV { MARGIN:0px;} #yiv1782846862 P { MARGIN-TOP:0px;MARGIN-BOTTOM:0px;} I agree with you Nyaki. While other MPs are hanging around from Tuesday to Thursday attending parliamentary sessions. Eng. Rege would be able to do BOTH - dialogue with his constituents while also attending to parliamentray business in Nairobi and then be able to have face to face from Friday to Monday like others. I would call that technophobia! The more reason why we need this research things to compare the "with" and "without" scenario and the emerging outcomes. This will inform the debates! Edith _________________ Edith Ofwona Adera Senior Program Specialist International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le développement international +254- 20- 2713160 ext 3406 | [email protected] | www.idrc.ca | www.crdi.ca From: Catherine Adeya [[email protected]] Sent: 21 May 2010 17:48 To: Edith Adera Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button And yet there are some...mostly Professionals if the news is true...who were criticizing this excellent innovation who say it is a way for the MP to keep away from his constituents. Lets be real...we do not teleconference to make sure we do not meet....we try to ensure we are productive yet efficient even in our absence. Mhesh, do not let these detractors derail the great work you are doing in ICT4D. Thanks, Nyaki From: Edith Adera <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, May 19, 2010 2:56:13 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button Congrats Hon. (...but do I say!!). Certainly, the way to go. Would be nice to do some research around it e.g. how does it change the governnace dynamics? Who participates and who does not? Why? How does accountability and transparency play out? etc etc I've had a feel of CISCO's telepresence at their office - great experience! Congrats once again. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of alice Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 12:35 PM To: Edith Adera Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button We are getting there. Congratulations Hon. Rege ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A conference hall fitted with a huge screen is all constituents will need to communicate with their MP. That is a reality for the people of Karachuonyo in Nyanza, who have embraced teleconferencing in a big way. To talk to their MP, Mr James Rege, all they need do is walk to the local office and book an appointment. Once an appointment has been secured, at the touch of a button, they will be talking to the MP. The technology comes at a time when the government seeks to reduce the costs incurred by Members of Parliament during their day-to-day duties. *Other duties* If the technology is embraced by all the constituencies, the MPs will efficiently be able to monitor their constituencies' development without having to travel there. This will free the leaders for other duties such as attending parliamentary sessions. Mr Rege, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Communication, said the technology will enable constituents to have a face-to-face conversation with their MP without having to travel to Nairobi, where the legislators spend most of their time in order to attend Parliament and other business. "When the facility is fully installed by the government in all constituencies, the Treasury will be able to cut the costs incurred by MPs by half. Many MPs travel to their constituencies four times a week, which costs the taxpayers a huge sum of money" he said. *Two trips* Mr Rege said that to instal the teleconference equipment, a constituency needs only Sh120,000. This, he added, is what an MP spends for two trips to his constituency on average. "Sometimes, an MP uses the amount on travelling to his constituency to attend an hour's meeting. The amount saved can be used to assist in the construction of schools and upgrading roads, among other projects." Mr Rege said that with the technology, he was able to attend to his constituents and follow up development without having to miss parliamentary proceedings. The TelePresence virtual meeting also allows the MP to communicate with the district and provincial administrators and hold live interactive meetings using the connectivity of the Internet. Mr Rege said the technology will ensure that information is not distorted, as well as providing a channel for instant feedback. The teleconference kit was installed on April 30 at the Rachuonyo Constituency Development offices by Smoothtel and Tandberg High Definition. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/eadera%40idrc.or.ke _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/elizaslider%40yahoo.com -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ogange%40yahoo.com
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And Edith, the research would be a brilliant idea but give it time to be able to assess real impact...it is too soon...ama? Nyaki ________________________________ From: Edith Adera <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, May 19, 2010 2:56:13 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button Congrats Hon. (...but do I say!!). Certainly, the way to go. Would be nice to do some research around it e.g. how does it change the governnace dynamics? Who participates and who does not? Why? How does accountability and transparency play out? etc etc I've had a feel of CISCO's telepresence at their office - great experience! Congrats once again. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of alice Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 12:35 PM To: Edith Adera Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button We are getting there. Congratulations Hon. Rege ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A conference hall fitted with a huge screen is all constituents will need to communicate with their MP. That is a reality for the people of Karachuonyo in Nyanza, who have embraced teleconferencing in a big way. To talk to their MP, Mr James Rege, all they need do is walk to the local office and book an appointment. Once an appointment has been secured, at the touch of a button, they will be talking to the MP. The technology comes at a time when the government seeks to reduce the costs incurred by Members of Parliament during their day-to-day duties. *Other duties* If the technology is embraced by all the constituencies, the MPs will efficiently be able to monitor their constituencies' development without having to travel there. This will free the leaders for other duties such as attending parliamentary sessions. Mr Rege, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Communication, said the technology will enable constituents to have a face-to-face conversation with their MP without having to travel to Nairobi, where the legislators spend most of their time in order to attend Parliament and other business. "When the facility is fully installed by the government in all constituencies, the Treasury will be able to cut the costs incurred by MPs by half. Many MPs travel to their constituencies four times a week, which costs the taxpayers a huge sum of money" he said. *Two trips* Mr Rege said that to instal the teleconference equipment, a constituency needs only Sh120,000. This, he added, is what an MP spends for two trips to his constituency on average. "Sometimes, an MP uses the amount on travelling to his constituency to attend an hour's meeting. The amount saved can be used to assist in the construction of schools and upgrading roads, among other projects." Mr Rege said that with the technology, he was able to attend to his constituents and follow up development without having to miss parliamentary proceedings. The TelePresence virtual meeting also allows the MP to communicate with the district and provincial administrators and hold live interactive meetings using the connectivity of the Internet. Mr Rege said the technology will ensure that information is not distorted, as well as providing a channel for instant feedback. The teleconference kit was installed on April 30 at the Rachuonyo Constituency Development offices by Smoothtel and Tandberg High Definition. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/eadera%40idrc.or.ke _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/elizaslider%40yahoo.com
With research, it is never too soon. It's very important to establish a baseline against which one can measure progress in the interim and outcomes in the future. I think this will make for a fascinating research w.r.t democratic governance (and the dynamics that emerge). Edith _________________ Edith Ofwona Adera Senior Program Specialist International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le développement international +254- 20- 2713160 ext 3406 | [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> | www.idrc.ca<http://www.idrc.ca/> | www.crdi.ca<http://www.crdi.ca/> ________________________________ From: Catherine Adeya [[email protected]] Sent: 21 May 2010 17:50 To: Edith Adera Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button And Edith, the research would be a brilliant idea but give it time to be able to assess real impact...it is too soon...ama? Nyaki ________________________________ From: Edith Adera <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, May 19, 2010 2:56:13 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button Congrats Hon. (...but do I say!!). Certainly, the way to go. Would be nice to do some research around it e.g. how does it change the governnace dynamics? Who participates and who does not? Why? How does accountability and transparency play out? etc etc I've had a feel of CISCO's telepresence at their office - great experience! Congrats once again. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>] On Behalf Of alice Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 12:35 PM To: Edith Adera Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button We are getting there. Congratulations Hon. Rege ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A conference hall fitted with a huge screen is all constituents will need to communicate with their MP. That is a reality for the people of Karachuonyo in Nyanza, who have embraced teleconferencing in a big way. To talk to their MP, Mr James Rege, all they need do is walk to the local office and book an appointment. Once an appointment has been secured, at the touch of a button, they will be talking to the MP. The technology comes at a time when the government seeks to reduce the costs incurred by Members of Parliament during their day-to-day duties. *Other duties* If the technology is embraced by all the constituencies, the MPs will efficiently be able to monitor their constituencies' development without having to travel there. This will free the leaders for other duties such as attending parliamentary sessions. Mr Rege, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Communication, said the technology will enable constituents to have a face-to-face conversation with their MP without having to travel to Nairobi, where the legislators spend most of their time in order to attend Parliament and other business. "When the facility is fully installed by the government in all constituencies, the Treasury will be able to cut the costs incurred by MPs by half. Many MPs travel to their constituencies four times a week, which costs the taxpayers a huge sum of money" he said. *Two trips* Mr Rege said that to instal the teleconference equipment, a constituency needs only Sh120,000. This, he added, is what an MP spends for two trips to his constituency on average. "Sometimes, an MP uses the amount on travelling to his constituency to attend an hour's meeting. The amount saved can be used to assist in the construction of schools and upgrading roads, among other projects." Mr Rege said that with the technology, he was able to attend to his constituents and follow up development without having to miss parliamentary proceedings. The TelePresence virtual meeting also allows the MP to communicate with the district and provincial administrators and hold live interactive meetings using the connectivity of the Internet. Mr Rege said the technology will ensure that information is not distorted, as well as providing a channel for instant feedback. The teleconference kit was installed on April 30 at the Rachuonyo Constituency Development offices by Smoothtel and Tandberg High Definition. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/eadera%40idrc.or.ke _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/elizaslider%40yahoo.com
Perhaps this could be the right time for a baseline study and at the same time develop data recording tools to capture longitudinal data over time --- Cheers MM From: kictanet-bounces+mureithi=summitstrategies.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+mureithi=summitstrategies.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.k e] On Behalf Of Catherine Adeya Sent: 21 May 2010 17:51 To: [email protected] Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button And Edith, the research would be a brilliant idea but give it time to be able to assess real impact...it is too soon...ama? Nyaki _____ From: Edith Adera <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, May 19, 2010 2:56:13 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button Congrats Hon. (...but do I say!!). Certainly, the way to go. Would be nice to do some research around it e.g. how does it change the governnace dynamics? Who participates and who does not? Why? How does accountability and transparency play out? etc etc I've had a feel of CISCO's telepresence at their office - great experience! Congrats once again. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of alice Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 12:35 PM To: Edith Adera Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button We are getting there. Congratulations Hon. Rege ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A conference hall fitted with a huge screen is all constituents will need to communicate with their MP. That is a reality for the people of Karachuonyo in Nyanza, who have embraced teleconferencing in a big way. To talk to their MP, Mr James Rege, all they need do is walk to the local office and book an appointment. Once an appointment has been secured, at the touch of a button, they will be talking to the MP. The technology comes at a time when the government seeks to reduce the costs incurred by Members of Parliament during their day-to-day duties. *Other duties* If the technology is embraced by all the constituencies, the MPs will efficiently be able to monitor their constituencies' development without having to travel there. This will free the leaders for other duties such as attending parliamentary sessions. Mr Rege, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Communication, said the technology will enable constituents to have a face-to-face conversation with their MP without having to travel to Nairobi, where the legislators spend most of their time in order to attend Parliament and other business. "When the facility is fully installed by the government in all constituencies, the Treasury will be able to cut the costs incurred by MPs by half. Many MPs travel to their constituencies four times a week, which costs the taxpayers a huge sum of money" he said. *Two trips* Mr Rege said that to instal the teleconference equipment, a constituency needs only Sh120,000. This, he added, is what an MP spends for two trips to his constituency on average. "Sometimes, an MP uses the amount on travelling to his constituency to attend an hour's meeting. The amount saved can be used to assist in the construction of schools and upgrading roads, among other projects." Mr Rege said that with the technology, he was able to attend to his constituents and follow up development without having to miss parliamentary proceedings. The TelePresence virtual meeting also allows the MP to communicate with the district and provincial administrators and hold live interactive meetings using the connectivity of the Internet. Mr Rege said the technology will ensure that information is not distorted, as well as providing a channel for instant feedback. The teleconference kit was installed on April 30 at the Rachuonyo Constituency Development offices by Smoothtel and Tandberg High Definition. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/eadera%40idrc.or.ke _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/elizaslider%40yahoo.com
Hear hear! On 5/19/10, alice <[email protected]> wrote:
We are getting there.
Congratulations Hon. Rege
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A conference hall fitted with a huge screen is all constituents will need to communicate with their MP.
That is a reality for the people of Karachuonyo in Nyanza, who have embraced teleconferencing in a big way.
To talk to their MP, Mr James Rege, all they need do is walk to the local office and book an appointment. Once an appointment has been secured, at the touch of a button, they will be talking to the MP.
The technology comes at a time when the government seeks to reduce the costs incurred by Members of Parliament during their day-to-day duties.
*Other duties*
If the technology is embraced by all the constituencies, the MPs will efficiently be able to monitor their constituencies’ development without having to travel there. This will free the leaders for other duties such as attending parliamentary sessions.
Mr Rege, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Communication, said the technology will enable constituents to have a face-to-face conversation with their MP without having to travel to Nairobi, where the legislators spend most of their time in order to attend Parliament and other business.
“When the facility is fully installed by the government in all constituencies, the Treasury will be able to cut the costs incurred by MPs by half. Many MPs travel to their constituencies four times a week, which costs the taxpayers a huge sum of money” he said.
*Two trips*
Mr Rege said that to instal the teleconference equipment, a constituency needs only Sh120,000. This, he added, is what an MP spends for two trips to his constituency on average.
“Sometimes, an MP uses the amount on travelling to his constituency to attend an hour’s meeting. The amount saved can be used to assist in the construction of schools and upgrading roads, among other projects.”
Mr Rege said that with the technology, he was able to attend to his constituents and follow up development without having to miss parliamentary proceedings.
The TelePresence virtual meeting also allows the MP to communicate with the district and provincial administrators and hold live interactive meetings using the connectivity of the Internet.
Mr Rege said the technology will ensure that information is not distorted, as well as providing a channel for instant feedback.
The teleconference kit was installed on April 30 at the Rachuonyo Constituency Development offices by Smoothtel and Tandberg High Definition.
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Hon Rege, Congratulations! you are not only being more effective by Virtually being at your constituency and attending meetings at the HQ (Nairobi) but also saving the tax payer a pretty sum.By employing this technology, you reduce your carbon foot print! so your constituency is among if not the first to embrace technology to reduce the effect(s) of climate change by cutting down on your two trips. If all members of parliament follow suite those will be at least 400 trips saved, less emissions and more money available for development! once again e-hongera! SammyG On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 9:50 PM, Cecilia Matanga <[email protected]>wrote:
Hear hear!
On 5/19/10, alice <[email protected]> wrote:
We are getting there.
Congratulations Hon. Rege
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A conference hall fitted with a huge screen is all constituents will need to communicate with their MP.
That is a reality for the people of Karachuonyo in Nyanza, who have embraced teleconferencing in a big way.
To talk to their MP, Mr James Rege, all they need do is walk to the local office and book an appointment. Once an appointment has been secured, at the touch of a button, they will be talking to the MP.
The technology comes at a time when the government seeks to reduce the costs incurred by Members of Parliament during their day-to-day duties.
*Other duties*
If the technology is embraced by all the constituencies, the MPs will efficiently be able to monitor their constituencies’ development without having to travel there. This will free the leaders for other duties such as attending parliamentary sessions.
Mr Rege, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Communication, said the technology will enable constituents to have a face-to-face conversation with their MP without having to travel to Nairobi, where the legislators spend most of their time in order to attend Parliament and other business.
“When the facility is fully installed by the government in all constituencies, the Treasury will be able to cut the costs incurred by MPs by half. Many MPs travel to their constituencies four times a week, which costs the taxpayers a huge sum of money” he said.
*Two trips*
Mr Rege said that to instal the teleconference equipment, a constituency needs only Sh120,000. This, he added, is what an MP spends for two trips to his constituency on average.
“Sometimes, an MP uses the amount on travelling to his constituency to attend an hour’s meeting. The amount saved can be used to assist in the construction of schools and upgrading roads, among other projects.”
Mr Rege said that with the technology, he was able to attend to his constituents and follow up development without having to miss parliamentary proceedings.
The TelePresence virtual meeting also allows the MP to communicate with the district and provincial administrators and hold live interactive meetings using the connectivity of the Internet.
Mr Rege said the technology will ensure that information is not distorted, as well as providing a channel for instant feedback.
The teleconference kit was installed on April 30 at the Rachuonyo Constituency Development offices by Smoothtel and Tandberg High
Definition.
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Congrats Again Mheshimiwa. Video Conferencing is transforming how organizations collaborate Regards, Winnie Kithinji System Engineer [email protected][Mobile:-0731209512] "If Everyone Knew What Video Could Do Everyone Could Want It" -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Cecilia Matanga Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 9:50 PM To: winnie Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Face-to-face link with MP at the touch of a button Hear hear! On 5/19/10, alice <[email protected]> wrote:
We are getting there.
Congratulations Hon. Rege
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
A conference hall fitted with a huge screen is all constituents will need to communicate with their MP.
That is a reality for the people of Karachuonyo in Nyanza, who have embraced teleconferencing in a big way.
To talk to their MP, Mr James Rege, all they need do is walk to the local office and book an appointment. Once an appointment has been secured, at the touch of a button, they will be talking to the MP.
The technology comes at a time when the government seeks to reduce the costs incurred by Members of Parliament during their day-to-day duties.
*Other duties*
If the technology is embraced by all the constituencies, the MPs will efficiently be able to monitor their constituencies' development without having to travel there. This will free the leaders for other duties such as attending parliamentary sessions.
Mr Rege, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Communication, said the technology will enable constituents to have a face-to-face conversation with their MP without having to travel to Nairobi, where the legislators spend most of their time in order to attend Parliament and other business.
"When the facility is fully installed by the government in all constituencies, the Treasury will be able to cut the costs incurred by MPs by half. Many MPs travel to their constituencies four times a week, which costs the taxpayers a huge sum of money" he said.
*Two trips*
Mr Rege said that to instal the teleconference equipment, a constituency needs only Sh120,000. This, he added, is what an MP spends for two trips to his constituency on average.
"Sometimes, an MP uses the amount on travelling to his constituency to attend an hour's meeting. The amount saved can be used to assist in the construction of schools and upgrading roads, among other projects."
Mr Rege said that with the technology, he was able to attend to his constituents and follow up development without having to miss parliamentary proceedings.
The TelePresence virtual meeting also allows the MP to communicate with the district and provincial administrators and hold live interactive meetings using the connectivity of the Internet.
Mr Rege said the technology will ensure that information is not distorted, as well as providing a channel for instant feedback.
The teleconference kit was installed on April 30 at the Rachuonyo Constituency Development offices by Smoothtel and Tandberg High
Definition.
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alice -
Barrack Otieno -
Betty Ogange -
Catherine Adeya -
Cecilia Matanga -
Edith Adera -
Evelyn Rono -
Ian Cook -
Leonard Mware -
muriuki mureithi -
Mwololo Tim -
n_macharia＠yahoo.co.uk -
Okech -
Preston Odera -
Sam Gatere -
Solomon Mburu Kamau -
Winfred Kithinji