[Kictanet] JKUAT E-Government Academy Workshop

[Bill Kagai]

[Introduction]
The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
<www.jkuat.ac.ke> in collaboration with Circuits & Packets
Communications Limited 'C&P' <www.circuitspackets.co.ke> are pleased
to announce the formation of the JKUAT E-Government Academy. This is a
nascent Public Private Partnership (PPP) with a mission to offer high
quality E-Government Training, Consultancy and Software development in
Kenya. JKUAT E-Government Academy <egov.jkuat.ac.ke> was launched on
23rd February 2006 at Safari Park Hotel by Dr. Thierry Amoussougbo on
behalf of the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic
Commission for Africa (UNECA) in the presence of the JKUAT Vice
Chancellor, Professor Nick Wanjohi.

[Mission]
The JKUAT E-Government Academy does not aim at just imparting
proficiency in use of computer technology but more on the use of logic
and algorithm to promote flair for innovation in service delivery and
tripartite communication for Government, its Citizens and Business.
JKUAT E-Government Academy derives its strengths from the vast
intellectual resources available at the JKUAT University and the
experience of C&P in offering practical ICT solutions for development.

[Forcing Factor]
With a workforce of over 650,000 employees, the Kenya Civil Service
will require short but structured courses to inculcate use of ICT in
Government. This is inline with the National ICT Policy, The Kenya
E-Government Strategy and The Economic Recovery Strategy for
Employment and Wealth Creation 2003-2007.
<http://www.planning.go.ke/planning_files/econrecovery2004-2007.html>

[Strategy]
The JKUAT E-Government Academy has so far trained hundreds of Civil
Servants in various E-Government Courses
<http://www.circuitspackets.co.ke/training> and is currently looking
for strategic partners who can help us reach a pilot target of
training approximately 10,000 in one financial year. We are making use
of 21 training institutions accredited to the University spread all
over the country but we still require strategic alliances from
development partners and industry who can share with us experiences,
best practices and case studies of E-Government Capacity Building in
other countries.

[Workshop]
In this regard, we are planning a two day workshop from 6th to 7th
July 2006 at Windsor Golf and Country Club <www.windsorgolfresort.com>
to strategise on E-Government Capacity Building in Kenya and exploring
the latest technology currently being used in Governments. Expected
delegates will primarily be Heads of ICTs in various Ministries,
Leading ICT Industry Players and other interested stakeholders. Should
your company/organisation be interested in collaborating in this
workshop, please contact the undersigned by 15th May 2006 so that we
can work together in developing the workshop and exhibition program.
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With Kind Regards,
Bildad Kagai
MD - Circuits & Packets Communications Ltd
Content & Training Partner - JKUAT E-Government Academy
Suite B2, Tetu Apartments, State House Avenue
P. O. Box 20311 - 00200
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel. 254 20 2728332
Fax. 254 20 2726965
Cell. 254 722 379409
URL. www.circuitspackets.co.ke
URL. egov.jkuat.ac.ke