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1. Fwd: Issue 006: Exciting Events to end the year [updated] (Paul Kukubo ICT Board)

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brief update from Kenya ICT Board on the local digital content project.

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From: Tandaa Kenya <kkobia@ict.go.ke> Date: 30 November 2010 17:20:11 GMT+03:00 To: pkukubo@ict.go.ke Subject: Issue 006: Exciting Events to end the year [updated] Reply-To: kkobia@ict.go.ke

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www.tandaa.co.ke Issue No.006 Dear Paul,

The Kenya ICT Board is proud to announce that this year's grantees have received their first cheques and are on track to deliver on their set milestones.

Fourteen companies and one individual were awarded grants in the first round of the Tandaa Digital Content and Software Development Grant. The grantees range from companies providing solutions in the health and education sector to developing content for TV and video.

Each grantee will complete their project within 12 months. We will feature the grantees' progress and results in upcoming newsletters.

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View full list of the 2010 grantees Upcoming Events

The year 2010 is set to end with a bang. A host of events lined up for December will ensure you end the year informed and equipped with new skills:

Date: December 3 from 3pm - 6pm Venue: KICC Entrance Fee: FREE

Overview: The Kenya ICT Board will launch 'Wezesha' a laptop initiative for university students on December 3. 'Wezesha' means 'enable' in Kiswahili. Under the Wezesha program university students in participating public and private universities and colleges will be eligible for 15% - 33% rebate on laptops from select retailers.

For more infomration visit: www.ict.go.ke

Date: December 8 from 8:00am Venue: Sarit Center Entrance Fee: FREE Register online

Overview: Join the Microsoft team at the Kenya Open Door event where they will present and showcase their latest technology.

You will have the opportunity to get the latest news about recent released Microsoft technologies, tools, platforms and services as well as industry trends first-hand from Microsoft experts and independent specialists.

Date: December 8 - 10 Venue: Nyayo Stadium Entrance Fee: Ksh 100

Overview: Erevuka Kuwa Sonko is a multi-faceted forum to empower the youth and integrate them into Kenya's economy building process. This event will feature Career and Talent Testing and an ICT Center to showcase opportunities for youth in the ICT sector. Be a part of this ambitious event.

For more information: visit website: www.erevukakuwasonko.com send email: info@kuwasonko.com

Date: December 10 Venue: Sarit Center (at the Kenya Music Week) Entrance Fee: FREE Register online

Overview: The Tandaa Symposium on Music seeks to examine and reveal various tools the Internet offers for the music industry in Kenya. Sponsored by Google, the Tandaa Symposium will showcase local solutions and global applications that can help Kenyan musicians grow their fan base and distribute their music to a wider audience.

Date: December 14 Venue: iHub Entrance Fee: FREE

Overview: A team from i/o ventures will visit Kenya from December 14 to 15. The team consists of entrepreneurs and founders of some of the most well known Silicon Valley companies. They will be in the country looking to find ICT entrepreneurs to mentor. Mark the date in your calendar - more information on how you can participate will follow soon. Presentations online

Lots of presentations from this year's events are available on our Scribd page online. If you missed the event, or just want to recap the information shared, check out the links below.

Presentations for:

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Tandaa Symposium on Taking your Company Online Tandaa Symposium on Technology for Social Good Tandaa Symposium on Film and Animation Tandaa Symposium on Local Content Connected Gov 2010 In This Issue -Upcoming Events Featured Article What is 'Tandaa'? 'Tandaa' is a Kenyan brand that promotes the creation and distribution of locally relevant digital content through the Tandaa Symposium and seed money to ICT entrepreneurs. Digital Content Local Digital Content is any content that can be consumed from an electronic device, e.g: personal computer, mobile phone, game console and digital TV. Such content is easily and effectively distributed through the Internet. Quick Links

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