[Kictanet] e-Government TV Dco tonight

[Harry Harry]

Dear All, 

There is a risk of looking at ICT as an end in itself which in the context
of KICTANet and what it should be, I would like to disagree on. We should
look at ICT as an enabler to a "bigger" end which "could" be development.
Then when crafting our vision and mission, we recognize this.

My apologies if I have thrown everyone off!

Harry

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From: kictanet-bounces+harry=aitecafrica.com at kictanet.or.ke
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Marcel Werner
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 2:30 PM
To: harry at aitecafrica.com
Subject: Re: [Kictanet] e-Government TV Dco tonight

Congratulations Andrew. Let us know how Kenya ICT Federation can help.
Best regards, Marcel Werner (KIF)

Andrew Limo wrote:

> 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. 9^th August 2006 -9:30 pm *
> * Citizen TV Wed. 16^th August 2006 -8.45pm *
> * KBC Channel One Thurs 17^th August 2006-9.30pm *
> * *
> * Kind regrads, *
> * Andrew Limo *
>
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