[kictanet] My Take: Affordable computers

[bitange at jambo.co.ke]

When the Kenya Government slaped a 25% duty on used computers, it was
meant to encourage local assembly where we have done pretty well on the
learning curve.  This policy change is to enable local job creation while
taking into consideration on environmental impact from energy zapping used
computers.  In any case, the cost of a donated computer amounts to between
Ksh. 16,000 and 25,000.  This is pretty much what it cost assembling a new
PC locally.

Regards


Ndemo.


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