[kictanet] KEN Irema Cia Wendo: Gikuyu Movie on Africa Magic+ (DSTV)

Wed Apr 15 15:40:22 EAT 2009

Crystal et. al.,

I know that there is a plan in the pipeline to have a more structured discussion on content issues here on KICTANET, sooner rather than later. Your points are pertinent, do save them and bring them up during this forum. 

Thanks

Nyaki

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Subject: Re: [kictanet] KEN Irema Cia Wendo: Gikuyu Movie on Africa Magic+ (DSTV)

Crystal,
Things are a bit slow but be assured we shall get to the youth.  We are
equally frustrated when processes delay.

Regards

Ndemo.

> With all due respect, the problem with local content development has been
> there has not been enough equipment and training available to the youth
> and
> the lack of Internet connectivity impedes this growth. I always like to go
> back to the examples of what I have seen in Likoni and Mombasa as I am in
> the field daily. In this community there are 4 recording studios where
> local
> artists make music. Where does this music go? Nowhere for the most part.
> Why? Lack of Internet access. The same is true in many churches where
> choirs
> perform. Why aren't we recording this? If we taught the youth how to use
> the
> tools for content generation and gave them the ability to tap into the
> enormous market on the Internet, it would change the youth of this
> generation.
>
> I would like to say that it is important that when we are focusing on what
> the youth need we are interacting with them on the ground. The research
> element of what the youth want and need has done been adequately done.
> Living in the community, I have seen such potential and have been able to
> teach computers skills to a number of youth both inside and outside the
> classroom. Kenyan youth are bright and capable, but they lack
> opportunties.
>
> BOTTOM LINE:
>
> Given the tools and the Internet connection local content generation will
> not be difficult. What is required is the economic and political will to
> ensure that it happens. I pray that that will is there.
>
> Many blessings,
>
> Crystal
> Voices of Africa for Sustainable Development
> http://www.voicesofafrica.org
>
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 2:29 PM, Brian Munyao Longwe
> <blongwe at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> This movie is an incredible initiative and we need to see more of this
>> kind
>> of thing. Content is king and will drive this market for the future.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Brian
>>
>> On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 4:53 PM, <bitange at jambo.co.ke> wrote:
>>
>>> MW
>>> You will be seeing more of these movies.  We are supporting a number of
>>> youth groups in both filming and production.  We encourage them to use
>>> any
>>> language they are confortable with.
>>>
>>> We shall get to view Kenya's first animated movie, Greedy Lords of the
>>> Jungle, by Gatumia next month.  There several other initiatives in
>>> animation.
>>>
>>> I need your contributtion towards our local content strategy that I
>>> shall
>>> post on this forum next week.  We also shall post Broadcast regulations
>>> that
>>> are key to development of local content.  Here we need your support in
>>> pushing for at least 30% local content in all trestrial channels.
>>>
>>> Happy Easter.
>>>
>>> Ndemo
>>>
>>> Sent from my BlackBerry®
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