Considering the way Shem has been treated here by the system we have to give him our congratulations for the trust and honour that the Govt. of Ruanda has placed on him by giving him such an important portfolio to manage. Very sad for Kenya but Washington says, what do we expect when we keep the best down! We wish you all the best Shem and most important of all - job satisfaction and peace of mind. Bella -----Original Message----- From: kictanet-bounces@kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces@kictanet.or.ke]On Behalf Of Odhiambo Washington Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 12:11 PM To: kictanet@kictanet.or.ke Subject: Re: [Kictanet] Another Kenyan goes to Rwanda Yes, while we appoint Major Generals to head our regulations bodies ;) It doesn't require a genius to know we are headed the wrong way. * On 19/07/05 09:48 +0100, Wainaina Mungai wrote:

Dear All,

I believe it is in order for ICT stakeholders in Kenya to send congratulations to Dr. Shem Ochoudho on his appointment to the Rwanda's ICT authority.

Wainaina

------------------------------------------------------------------------- Former pipeline boss named Rwanda's ICT boss --------------------------------------------------------------------------

By Alari Alare

The Rwandan government has appointed former Kenya Pipeline Company Limited Managing Director Shem Ochuodho to head the country's information and communication authority.

Ochuodho is the new chief executive officer of the Rwanda Information Technology Authority (RITA) for a period of two years.

Ochuodho, a former chairman of the Computer Society of Kenya, will now

national body that is designed to develop Rwanda's information and communications facilities.

He holds a Philosopher's Degree (PhD) in Engineering (software) from the University of York, England and a Masters in Electronic Engineering from

University of Nairobi.

RITA runs as an independent body with linkages to IT divisions in government ministries as well as other ICT-related organisations in public and

head the the private

sectors.

The authority seeks to modernise Rwanda's economy using information and communication technology as an engine for accelerated growth.

It has the responsibility of developing national ICT standards and guidelines.

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Hello stay away from the central business district if you can, there are riots here, and the tear gas tastes really bad, most of the trouble is here at harambee avenue, the riot police have just moved towards the ministry of planning but they are walking back now, theres a military truck spraying people with water, EVERYONE is running back towards moi avenue, stones are being thrown by some demonstrators, they are not sparing civilian vehicles either, theres someone breaking windows there goes the phone booth, all booths!! the roads blocked, some of the riot police have AKs, the others have shields and batons which they are bashing together to scare people, it sounds abit like gun shots its been going on for about 15 minutes and its not really getting better I think the most of the media people have run off now, I don’t see any stay safe Connie meldon@symphony.co.ke wrote: Shem Keep up the Kenyan tradition of exporting the best champions. Mike Eldon Wainaina Mungai oneworld.net> To Sent by: kictanet@kictanet.or.ke kictanet-bounces@ cc kictanet.or.ke Subject [Kictanet] Another Kenyan goes to 07/19/2005 11:48 Rwanda AM Please respond to Kenya ICT Policy - kictanet t.or.ke> Dear All, I believe it is in order for ICT stakeholders in Kenya to send congratulations to Dr. Shem Ochoudho on his appointment to the Rwanda's ICT authority. Wainaina ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Former pipeline boss named Rwanda’s ICT boss -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Alari Alare The Rwandan government has appointed former Kenya Pipeline Company Limited Managing Director Shem Ochuodho to head the country’s information and communication authority. Ochuodho is the new chief executive officer of the Rwanda Information Technology Authority (RITA) for a period of two years. Ochuodho, a former chairman of the Computer Society of Kenya, will now head the national body that is designed to develop Rwanda’s information and communications facilities. He holds a Philosopher’s Degree (PhD) in Engineering (software) from the University of York, England and a Masters in Electronic Engineering from the University of Nairobi. RITA runs as an independent body with linkages to IT divisions in government ministries as well as other ICT-related organisations in public and private sectors. The authority seeks to modernise Rwanda’s economy using information and communication technology as an engine for accelerated growth. It has the responsibility of developing national ICT standards and guidelines. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@kictanet.or.ke http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@kictanet.or.ke http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PCcalling worldwide with voicemail

at this spot things have cooled off, the streets are littered with debris, theres mention of a petrol station on fire somewhere, some streets have been closed, others are deserted, businesses/ shops are closed early, riot police are back in their trucks, a water truck has just passed by, they are patrolling the streets now, some police and civilians have been injured, Connie meldon@symphony.co.ke wrote: Thanks so much for taking the trouble Mike Eldon constance georgina a@yahoo.co.uk> Kenya ICT Policy - kictanet Sent by: kictanet-bounces@ cc kictanet.or.ke Subject [Kictanet] RIOTS in NBI 07/20/2005 04:54 PM Please respond to Kenya ICT Policy - kictanet t.or.ke> Hello stay away from the central business district if you can, there are riots here, and the tear gas tastes really bad, most of the trouble is here at harambee avenue, the riot police have just moved towards the ministry of planning but they are walking back now, theres a military truck spraying people with water, EVERYONE is running back towards moi avenue, stones are being thrown by some demonstrators, they are not sparing civilian vehicles either, theres someone breaking windows there goes the phone booth, all booths!! the roads blocked, some of the riot police have AKs, the others have shields and batons which they are bashing together to scare people, it sounds abit like gun shots its been going on for about 15 minutes and its not really getting better I think the most of the media people have run off now, I don’t see any stay safe Connie meldon@symphony.co.ke wrote: Shem Keep up the Kenyan tradition of exporting the best champions. Mike Eldon Wainaina Mungai oneworld.net> To Sent by: kictanet@kictanet.or.ke kictanet-bounces@ cc kictanet.or.ke Subject [Kictanet] Another Kenyan goes to 07/19/2005 11:48 Rwanda AM Please respond to Kenya ICT Policy - kictanet t.or.ke> Dear All, I believe it is in order for ICT stakeholders in Kenya to send congratulations to Dr. Shem Ochoudho on his appointment to the Rwanda's ICT authority. Wainaina ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Former pipeline boss named Rwanda’s ICT boss -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Alari Alare The Rwandan government has appointed former Kenya Pipeline Company Limited Managing Director Shem Ochuodho to head the country’s information and communication authority. Ochuodho is the new chief executive officer of the Rwanda Information Technology Authority (RITA) for a period of two years. Ochuodho, a former chairman of the Computer Society of Kenya, will now head the national body that is designed to develop Rwanda’s information and communications facilities. He holds a Philosopher’s Degree (PhD) in Engineering (software) from the University of York, England and a Masters in Electronic Engineering from the University of Nairobi. RITA runs as an independent body with linkages to IT divisions in government ministries as well as other ICT-related organisations in public and private sectors. The authority seeks to modernise Rwanda’s economy using information and communi! cation technology as an engine for accelerated growth. It has the responsibility of developing national ICT standards and guidelines. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@kictanet.or.ke http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@kictanet.or.ke http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Yahoo! Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@kictanet.or.ke http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@kictanet.or.ke http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PCcalling worldwide with voicemail

Hi all, Hi all, At the KICTANET meeting held today it was agreed that we start a discussion in respect of the structure desired for KICTANet. This is to serve as a welcome to this discussion which will last as long as it is reasonably clear what might be done but not exceeding 2 weeks. The question for today is this: Are the objectives stated below ok? Please suggest additions and or deletions. KICTANET is a loose network of organisations involved with ICTs or share common/similar ICT goals in Kenya to work together to achieve the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. Objectives of the Kenya ICT Action Network will be: · Engagement in mutually supportive activities for lasting change · Facilitation of effective dissemination of the ICT policy and implementation processes · Facilitation of effective implementation of the ICT policy Provision of access to varied and multiple resources/skills · Pooling of limited resources for the common goal and common good · Linking of organisations and networks working at the community level to those specialised and working in the broader political space We hope that by forming this loose network, we shall avoid multiplicity and unhealthy competition or mutual suspicion while encouraging synergies for activities as well as initiatives by providing a platform for collaboration among organisations and networks interested in the fast developing ICT sector in Kenya. Cheers, FE