[kictanet] Digital to Analog Conversion

Tue Dec 22 22:24:37 EAT 2009

Hi Walu and all,

It is true the University has done the reverse engineering and will demo to
all soon. This has been done under a science park initiative led by Dr.
Kamau of Engineering. I will be visiting the lab one of these days before
the end of the year. Walu - do you want to come with me ... doubting
Thomas... Happy holidays. tm

On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 2:09 PM, Walubengo J <jwalu at yahoo.com> wrote:

> mmhhh,
>
> from Prof. Waema's earlier comment (who sits at UoN) I highly doubt if this
> prototype has gotten off the design phase.  Somehow the link btwn Industry
> and Academia in Kenya  remains a pipe-dream - despite Dr. Ndemo's efforts.
> Something like this is often handled under Technology Parks co-shared by
> Universities and Industry. The current university structures are strictly
> Academic and I know most University dons would be very protective and proud
> to keep it that way.
>
> walu.
>
> --- On *Fri, 12/18/09, robert yawe <robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk>* wrote:
>
>
> From: robert yawe <robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk>
>
> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital to Analog Conversion
> To: jwalu at yahoo.com
>
> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> Date: Friday, December 18, 2009, 11:41 AM
>
>
> Hi,
>
> If this is the case can someone from the University come online and
> confirm.
>
> Robert Yawe
> KAY System Technologies Ltd
> Phoenix House, 6th Floor
> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200
> Kenya
>
> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696
>
> --- On *Thu, 17/12/09, Edith Adera <eadera at idrc.or.ke>* wrote:
>
>
> From: Edith Adera <eadera at idrc.or.ke>
> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital to Analog Conversion
> To: robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk
> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> Date: Thursday, 17 December, 2009, 8:53
>
> During the Launch, PS Ndemo confirmed that Nairobi University has developed
> a proto-type converter which is working. we should possibly explore a PPP to
> take this to the next level with the University linking up with Industry to
> do this.
>
> Maybe Dr Ndemo can shed more light on this and what plans are there for the
> future.
>
> Edith
>
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> *From:* kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.or.ke at lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:
> kictanet-bounces+eadera <kictanet-bounces%2Beadera>=idrc.or.ke@
> lists.kictanet.or.ke] *On Behalf Of *Mwololo Tim
> *Sent:* Thursday, December 17, 2009 5:33 AM
> *To:* Edith Adera
> *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Digital to Analog Conversion
>
> Well argued Robert. I trust PS/MoIC is listening and will take action. tim
>
> On Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 6:08 PM, robert yawe <robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk>wrote:
>
>>   Hi,
>>
>> When the migration from analog to digital was initially raised fear was
>> put into the public on how there would be no option but to throw away our
>> analog TV sets and replace them with Digital.
>>
>> Now that digital transmission is finally here we need to look at how to
>> make the migration as painless as possible while at the same time we do not
>> disenfranchise any citizens.
>>
>> It has been mentioned that there are over 1 million TV sets in Kenya
>> today, that means 1 million digital to analog converters will be required
>> over the next 2-3 years.
>>
>> I believe this is a great opportunity for us to go into the electronic
>> assembly business, I would like to propose that we 1st increase duty on
>> converters from the current 35% to 250% so as to discourage the importation
>> of the converters.
>>
>> Then exempt from duty and vat all assembly stations, test equipment and
>> components for anyone who sets up a converter assembly plant, with a 3 year
>> tax holiday.  If you setup the plant more than 200 kilometers from Nairobi
>> or Mombasa you receive an addition 2 years tax holiday.
>>
>> I believe this will sort out the issue of substandard converters and will
>> also provide an opportunity for us to develop our electronic devices
>> assembly skills.
>>
>> If you make a net profit of 1,000/- there is a clean 875,000,000/- to be
>> made, close to what the government is spending on purchase of the Malili
>> farm. This is assuming a standard device, there is still a market for those
>> who want high end devices with recording, tuners, USB ports, etc which would
>> mean that the returns could be much higher than projected above.
>>
>> So will we move away from juts being importers and retailers or do we have
>> what it takes to do some value add?
>>
>> Regards
>>
>>
>> Robert Yawe
>> KAY System Technologies Ltd
>> Phoenix House, 6th Floor
>> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200
>> Kenya
>>
>> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696
>>
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