[kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Professionalizing the ICT field

Thu Nov 4 13:29:19 EAT 2010

A reflection of a deeper leadership and governance deficit! But it is for Kenyan 
ICT professionals to solve, with some government vision and cooperation.

For the information of those interested, PICTA-Kenya (Professional ICT 
Association of Kenya) is in the offing. To subscribe, visit 
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Picta-Kenyaor send an email to: 
Picta-Kenya-subscribe at yahoogroups.com. Exclusively for ICT PROFESSIONALS!

Regards,
Shem

 Shem J. Ochuodho, MSc (Eng), PhD, LLD (Hon)
Senior Advisor
Ministry of Telecom & Postal Services
Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS), Juba
Kenya Community Abroad (KCA) 2007 Excellence Award Winner
AfricaOnline 2005 Industry Pioneer Award Recipient
Father of Internet in Kenya (CSK 2000)
Cell: +249-955-021-040/+256-477-232025/+254-734-137371
Skype: shem.ochuodho

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From: J.R. Kirongothi <kirongothi at kasneb.or.ke>
To: Elijah Liech <onyango.liech at gmail.com>; charles gathii <cgathii at gmail.com>
Cc: Internet Users List <ke-internetusers at bdix.net>
Sent: Thu, 4 November, 2010 10:32:11
Subject: Re: [ke-internetusers] Professionalizing the IT field

There has to be a first step and in this case, Alex, please take up Liech 
Onyango's challenge as the first step. How about bringing all these institutions 
under one umbrella to make one strong front?

Capt(rtd) Jessie R. Kirongothi

----- Original Message ----- From: "Elijah Liech" <onyango.liech at gmail.com>
To: "charles gathii" <cgathii at gmail.com>
Cc: "Internet Users List" <ke-internetusers at bdix.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 8:35 AM
Subject: Re: [ke-internetusers] Professionalizing the IT field

> Hi All,
> I wouldn't mind working with someone on this, we seem to have many
> ideas that never materialize. Can we at least make this a reality.
> Alex I believe has shown initiative on this, can he get all the
> stakeholders on board to see how to actualize this, if we all think
> it's a good idea.
> 
> On 11/4/10, charles gathii <cgathii at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I agree with you Alex that in the last 20 years the institutions that should
>> have managed the ICT in Kenya failed. I have supported Captain with the need
>> to revive ITSA. But we should also not forget that Computer Society of Kenya
>> still exists and also Software Developers Association of Kenya is still
>> there and many others. So to answer Liech Onyango the registration of new
>> entities is not the answer. The answer lies by democratizing the already
>> existing institutions Like Computer Society of Kenya and ITSA and modernize
>> them to reflect and represent "we the people". I wonder what goes on in the
>> ICT professional minds when we see the Law Society of Kenya holding
>> elections so their members can represent the body in powerful Government
>> Committees.
>> 
>> It is this failure to have a vision and leadership that made people like
>> Alex feel the Vacuum with this forum and thanks Alex for taking up this
>> major role all by himself. Now the ICT professionals look for solutions to
>> PS and ICT Board for Governance issues related to the ICT professional
>> instead of having to issues with issues at the professional level then
>> approach the Government for answers. Is it too late to collect the
>> situation?
>> 
>> Charles Gathii
>> 
>> On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 2:53 AM, Alex Gakuru <gakuru at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Captain,
>>> 
>>> I think the *real* problem has been too many *entities* purporting to be
>>> "the" institution representing " we the people" until it became
>>> confusingly
>>> similar who really "the people" are? kuchanglia roho safi... asante,,,
>>> 
>>> Alex
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 12:27 PM, J.R. Kirongothi
>>> <kirongothi at kasneb.or.ke>wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Hi all,
>>>> 
>>>> This is a very good idea. However, every now and then somebody brings it
>>>> up and then a long silence. ITSA (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS
>>>> ASSOCIATION) has been in existence  since 1992 when it was founded by the
>>>> late Dr. Onunga and others. How about empowering it by enlisting as
>>>> members,
>>>> review the TORs and establish a self regulatory profession?
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Regards
>>>> Capt(rtd) J.R. Kirongothi
>>>> 
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Elijah Liech" <
>>>> onyango.liech at gmail.com>
>>>> To: <bitange at jambo.co.ke>
>>>> Cc: "Internet Users List" <ke-internetusers at bdix.net>
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 2:40 PM
>>>> Subject: [ke-internetusers] Professionalizing the IT field
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>  Hi all,
>>>>> Is someone out there thinking of a professional body to vet ICT
>>>>> professionals. Why can't we have an association for ICT
>>>>> professionals...that way we can have a standard way of judging who is
>>>>> a professional in this field. This can also provide guidance to
>>>>> institutions on the content they need to equip their students with.
>>>>> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --
>>>>> Kind Regards
>>>>> Liech Onyango
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>>>>> 
>>>>> 
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>>> 
>>> 
>>> --
>>> regards,
>>> 
>>> Alex Gakuru
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>> 
>> 
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