[kictanet] A quick one-I need your expert views

[Wamuyu Gatheru]

James,
On a couple of your questions:
The Kenya Law Reports are a particularly valuable service for all laws. gazette notices etc. Kenya Postel directories also good. Other government ministry websites are generally disappointing for policy docs, regulatory info. The change here I think will come from the proposed Information bill (that I think is also in the proposed Const). The Act should jolt reluctant govt actors into the information age.

On use of cyber cafes. The computer is a luxury item and internet access still poor and expensive for most. Even for those with access, popping into a cyber cafe at a shopping mall is common - while waiting for friends and family to shop etc and also to read from a big screen.

regards, Wamuyu



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From: james ratemo <jratemo at gmail.com>
To: wamuyulearn at yahoo.co.uk
Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
Sent: Wed, 12 May, 2010 11:07:08
Subject: [kictanet] A quick one-I need your expert views


Hi guys,
 
I am seeking your views that shall inform an article to appear on The Standard soon.
 
Do you think Kenya is on the track as regards pushing ICTs to the rural areas? Am thinking of Digital villages and such like projects
 
Is there anything to brag about Kenya's e-government initiatives? Cite examples
 
What became of the Kenya's ICT centres of excellence and the mobile computer labaratories?
 
Are NGOs out there reaping from ICTs? Please cite an example.
 
The governement has been talking a lot about shared services in government through ICT. Are there tangible benefits so far or how far is the process?
 
Are cybercafes safe from technology onslaught? What do people go to do in cybers of late with all the modems and wireless networks all over?
 
Disclaimer: I'll assume any comments I recieve are meant for publication unless otherwise stated. Please indicate your name, preferred title and organisation you represent.
 
Ahsanteni sana.
 
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