[kictanet] Is Kenya Really Going Digital and Open?

[Josiah Mugambi]

Talking of digital content -> having a couple of such videos available
online from (e.g) the Min of Tourism website would be useful.
I do not see what is sensitive about a video that is similar to what shows
as as ad on CNN available from the Min of Tourism. If anything it would be
in the country's interest.

I think it is 'red tape' though.

Regards,
--
Josiah Mugambi
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On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 5:13 PM, Harry Delano <harry at comtelsys.co.ke> wrote:

>
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke at lists.kictanet.or.ke
> [mailto:kictanet-bounces+harry <kictanet-bounces%2Bharry>=comtelsys.co.ke@
> lists.kictanet.or.ke] On
> Behalf Of Edith Adera
> Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 2:22 PM
> To: harry at comtelsys.co.ke
> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
> 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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