[kictanet] The big Kwaheri: reflecting on 10 years on the MJ 10 yr safari and his-tory - day 1

[Etinick Mutinda]

Hi Listers,

As we bid Michael Joseph farewell, I want to single out one of his
achievements in promoting digital literacy in Kenya. The "Laptop ni Lazima"
promotion by Safaricom in partnership with Equity Bank financing made it
possible for ordinary Kenyans to acquire a Internet ready laptop for as
little as $ 300. M.J as he is fondly referred to, will be remembered for his
immense contribution in shaping a digitally savvy society in Kenya.  MJ has
left an indelible mark in the lives of many Kenyans. As the Adage goes :
“Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today.  Teach a man to fish; and
you have fed him for a lifetime”—Author unknown “ MJ we are a better society
because you sowed seed that has brought forth lasting fruit. May you prosper
in all your future endeavours.

Regards,

Mr. Etinick Mutinda
International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
Regional Development
Tel: 3746174






On Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 9:58 AM, muriuki mureithi <
mureithi at summitstrategies.co.ke> wrote:

>  Hi Listers
>
> As you are aware , Michael  Joseph (MJ) leaves the office of CEO on 31st of this  month after a 10 year  career at Safaricom. As is tradition,  we
> at KICTAnet  bid our members   welcome/  farewell  and certainly  this list
> is the tool of choice     supplemented by a bash when feasible . this is
> what we want to do starting now – from 10 hrs today the 10th day of the 10
> th month of the 10 year of the new century  we wish to take just 10 days
> to reflect on the MJ’s 10 year safari ---- . As usual we expect fair and
> candid thoughts from our hearts and mind and the daily prompting questions
> will provide a structure for our discussion
>
> we shall present your candid views in style to MJ  at a suitable time
>  shortly after the closure of the  list discussion----
>
>
>
> To kick-start discussion , first let’s look  back over your shoulder -
>  just recall when he landed in Nairobi in June 2000 and went to work on/at
> Safaricom. At 17k customers , with barely 9 base stations , the operator was
> the smallest  and in the eyes of the  potential  consumer, an appendage of
> the towering TKL of the day .  that was then , it’s no more
>
>
>
> ·         What still lingers in your mind of  MJ early days at Safaricom,
> his interaction with you , the customers , the media, the regulator ,
> competition etc?
>
> ·         What factors   shaped MJ’s and Safaricom’s  destiny – did he
> create the opportunities or was he just smart enough to take advantage  of
> the situation?
>
> ·         In juggling between  competing technologies, customer
> expectation, staff demands, government, market competition, what strikes you
> as MJ’s  character  that produces the results we see
>
> ·         What do you think he could have done differently?
>
> ·         What actions did  MJ take then that are still inexplicable and
>  you   would want MJ to explain now?
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> cheers
>
>
>
> Muriuki Mureithi
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