[kictanet] Vandalism menace

Wed Feb 10 09:20:10 EAT 2010

Some time back I indicated that vanadalism happens everywhere in the  
world, Silicon valley cables were cut late last year. Sabotage happens  
in Kenya only, let's introduce the concept of shared service ofcourse  
within a controlled framework.

BR
EJ

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On Feb 9, 2010, at 8:42 PM, "Harry Delano" <harry at comtelsys.co.ke>  
wrote:

>
> Now,
>
> If the statistics we are hearing, and the so-called "confessions"  
> are to go by, then am afraid the debate here is on the
> wrong footing...
>
> If 95% of the cuts, are the service providers themselves,  
> sabotouring/sabotaging (one should do) each other, then I
> think these bright chaps have an answer to this urgent problem.  
> Infact they should stop dragging us into all this
> debate. I suppose we should demand they come around the table, agree  
> on how to work together, and move forward
> without any further delay.
>
> You see, in fact one way of shielding against this, is jointly all  
> of them using one duct, to pipe out the cable so that
> no one would know which cable to sabotage/saboteur ( again one  
> should do)
>
> Esther, to answer your question. KPLC could be a much safer, option.  
> Some 'live' current flowing nearby, could be
> too close for comfort for any saboteur.
>
> Unless he/she is on a suicide mission.
>
> Harry
>
> From: kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke at lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces 
> +harry=comtelsys.co.ke at lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Kevin
> Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 5:50 PM
> To: harry at comtelsys.co.ke
> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Vandalism menace
>
> Jevans,
>
> I totally agree with you. I think to answer Dr. Ndemo's question,  
> why not classify the fiber optic infrastructure as "Critical  
> National Communication Infrastructure" and make vandalism a capital  
> offence without the option of a fine. in the same vein, IP network  
> providers should work together to defend the infrastructure as one  
> entity and jointly safeguard the multi-billion shilling investment  
> instead of fighting media wars for individual benefit.
>
> A joint national anti-vandalism education campaign would be a good  
> start. Not all fiber vandals in the rural and urban areas understand  
> the risk of their actions, especially since they don't see how the  
> fiber crossing their village is benefiting them directly. For all  
> they know, it only serves the rich people living in the towns where  
> the fiber is heading. Villagers need to own the fiber. How?
>
> 1. By fiber companies ensuring that there are digital centres in the  
> villages where the fiber is passing for villagers to see its  
> benefits (just like power cables;cut power cables in village= no  
> power=darkness,no TV=no development).
>
> 2. Establishing a fiber police unit!
>
>
> Any other suggestions good people??
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 5:20 PM, Jevans Nyabiage <jnyabiage at nation.co.ke 
> > wrote:
> Should this not be made a capital offence? Which of these  
> competitors cannot afford just Sh1 million?
>
> The Kenya Communications (Amendment) Act says any person found  
> guilty of cable vandalism is liable to five-year jail term or a fine  
> of Sh1 million.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: kictanet-bounces+jnyabiage=nation.co.ke at lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces 
> +jnyabiage=nation.co.ke at lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of bitange at jambo.co.ke
> Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 5:11 PM
> To: Jevans Nyabiage
> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Vandalism menace
>
> Henry,
> If today you had the power that the Government has, what is the  
> something you would do to these thieves?
>
> Ndemo.
>
>
> Sent from my BlackBerry(r)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Henry Okatch <hokatch at gmail.com>
> Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:16:38
> To: <bitange at jambo.co.ke>
> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Vandalism menace
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