[kictanet] Is Kenya Really Going Digital and Open?

[Harry Delano]

Edith,

Perhaps, the process is a way of "vetting" would be genuine "promoters" from
those
who may have "ulterior" motives - Maybe, there might be genuine concerns
(may be
misplaced), based on the sensitivity of the information you are seeking. I
do not 
know what rules are employed in the Library there - But again I think some
formal
process being employed like in other libraries is in order, when picking the
material
there. 

Perhaps the issue here is the bureaucracy at play. We have to cut through
this "Red
Tape' thing of "You have to speak to my superior".

I agree, to cut this whole process down, the best thing is to avail content
online
for public consumption.

Harry

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Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 2:22 PM
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Subject: [kictanet] Is Kenya Really Going Digital and Open?

Bwana Ndemo,

I trust this finds you well in the new year.

Today, I patriotically sent someone to the Ministry of Tourism to pick a
promotional DVD, Video or other digital products on Kenya for use in an
event that will include foreigners so as to portray Kenya in good light
thinking I'm being the good Kenyan that we should all be.

The librarian asked to speak to me and told me that I must first "write a
letter" to the Ministry formally requesting the materials!, then it has to
be discussed with the boss and a formal approval given before I can get a
copy, which she has. I could not believe my ears! Are we back to the snail
mail era where you receive no reply?

What will become of your efforts on local content? how about access to
information (which in this case is surely far from secret!). They proudly
pay CNN millions of dollars to advertise Kenya, while Kenyans making an
effort to promote their country, for free, have no access to the materials!!

Could you advice me how best I can access the materials I need!

Edith
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