[kictanet] Stand & be counted

[robert yawe]

Hi Listers,

The issue of the CCK DG is as a result of the players in the industry being 
partisan and on the other extreme dead as door knobs.  Safaricom and Orange are 
partly government owned therefore CCKs activities will be based on the interests 
on this organisations.  

Did you notice the the launch of the number portability service happened on the 
1st of April also known as Fools Day?  I do not believe this was accidental, it 
was intentional which would explain the 400 ports so far.

CCK can only be independent when those who sit on the board are independent both 
in mind and function but which of us is willing to put themselves forward for 
appointment? NONE.  

2 weeks ago my nomination for Governor of the ICT sector board at the Kenya 
Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) was thwarted because my sponsoring organisation, 
CSK, has been unable to meet its subscription obligations.  I know some of you 
have issues with the current leadership at CSK but they will not be resolved by 
not paying your dues, with freedom comes responsibilities so we either step up 
or shut-up.

To explain to all of you out there what this means is that our industry cannot 
participate in making sure that organisations like CCK become independent.  The 
government needs organised groups to deal with which might explain why Dr. Ndemo 
posts using a none GOK email address.  KEPSA through its lobbying and other fora 
is working to be included in vetting appointments to boards and committees of 
government agencies and organisations.  

With a weak or at times lacking sector representations positions like CCK DG, 
Potal PMG, KICT Board, appointments to parliamentary organisations and 
legislative discussions will be done in our absence and all we shall be left 
with is to bemoan the issues online where we have freedom but no responsibility.

As of this writing there is an opening for a position on the Executive Board of 
KEPSA to represent the ICT fraternity and if CCK or any other entity does not 
recommend someone then we shall remain under-represented and soon unrepresented 
in shaping the direction of this country.  

There are 2 posts available for the ICT sector and at this rate both will go to 
the operators who will then be free to guide the direction of government 
legislation and the consumer out here will continue to scream in the wilderness 
where we shall have exiled ourselves.

On what platform are we when we raise issues on Kictanet, echoing the PS's 
sentiments we are nothing more than activists.
 Robert Yawe
KAY System Technologies Ltd
Phoenix House, 6th Floor
P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200
Kenya


Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696
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