[kictanet] Is Kenya Really Going Digital and Open?

[Solomon Mburu Kamau]

Edith,
While it's not my wish to believe there is a thick red tape in our
govt, I find it rather amusing to note that not all departments are
willing to go digital. Red tape is making Kenyans fear our govts for
any service. I hope someone is listening to these legitimate
grievances!

On 08/01/2010, 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=comtelsys.co.ke at 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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