[Kictanet] e-Government TV Dco tonight

[Harry Harry]

Hello Limo, good stuff and congratulations for making those initial steps.
It is interesting that you will find more “Miiri’s” out there as you move on
with the programme. For the benefit of those out of Nairobi, is it possible
to stream the documentary from your website. Thanks and Kind regards
 
Harry
 
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Andrew Limo
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 8:40 AM
To: harry at aitecafrica.com
Subject: [Kictanet] e-Government TV Dco tonight
 
 
Dear All,
The Directorate of e-Government recently embarked on a countrywide Awareness
and Education campaign which aimed at sensitizing public servants on the on
going modernization of government services using ICTs. 
The programme was an eye opener. Most civil servants, especially at rural
districts have never used email or even the computer. But there were a few
surprises though. Kakamega DC Njenga Miiri is a true convert of the
technology. From the day he got the request from e-Government to hold a
day’s workshop at Mumias County Hall, Mr. Miiri spared no effort to ensure
it was a success. He mobilized all concerned, postponed some commitments
that fell on the day and was among the first to arrive at the venue-with his
wife! The DC spoke at length on the opportunities that come with the use of
ICT in Government.
The Bungoma police boss, who had worked a systems administrator at a
reputable organization abroad, was a disappointed man. He did not have a
computer in his office and so you wouldn’t talk to him about connectivity. 
The programme was carried out in conjunction with Postal Corporation of
Kenya using the Posta Surf outlets as training facilities in North Rift and
Western Kenya. The day would start with presentations aimed at stimulating
interest on the potentials of Information and Communications Technologies to
about 50 civil servants. This would be followed by a live demo on how to
activate official email addresses which had been set up for them by the
Directorate of e-Government on the kenya.go.ke domain in advance. They would
then go to the Post Surf Internet cafes where they would be provided with
Ksh.100 Surf cards each for a hands-on session. 
The impact has been tremendous. A number of them, who had never touched the
mouse, were now able to email to friends and relatives locally and abroad.
They now frequently make enquires with e-government on varied issues like
courses and training opportunities. Plans are now underway to roll out the
programme in other Districts after the evaluation of the first phase.
To make e-Government reality in Kenya, a change of mindset is crucial. There
is a lot individuals can accomplish even with little resources once they are
convinced that the technology can work for them.  
In Nairobi, where civil servants had been trained on web development, most
government websites now boast some content. Some are beginning to get
transactional. They are now more “under construction” tractors welcoming you
to our home pages. 
The road to realizing e-Government will need more resources and commitment.
But there is no doubt the journey has begun. 
 
Kindly watch e-Government documentary starting today on:
 
 
KTN and NTV Wed. 9th August   2006 -9:30 pm
Citizen TV       Wed. 16th August 2006 -8.45pm
KBC Channel One Thurs 17th August 2006-9.30pm
 
Kind regrads,
Andrew Limo
  
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