[kictanet] Identity.go.ke not working August 22, 2011

Mon Aug 22 16:40:03 EAT 2011

Bit of afternoon googling.

There's this:
http://www.e-government.go.ke/

It helpfully also has a link to the online tracking of IDs and passports -
which doesn't work, as we have learned earlier.

In principle, it's set up to co-ordinate IT issues across government bodies,
and has quite a comprehensive list of functions. Here:
http://www.e-government.go.ke/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=96&Itemid=135

*1. Update of e-Government Strategy*
*2. Interactive Voice Response Service
3. Government Messaging and Collaborative System (EMACS)**
*
*4. ICT Support*
*5. Primary Data Centre *
*6. Enhancement of Ministries Website Portal*
*7. Implementation of e-Applications*.**
*8. Capacity Development on ICT***
*9. Development of Information Infrastructure *

And this is the institutional framework:
An institutional framework and structure is in place to oversee and
coordinate the implementation of the e-Government Strategy. At the apex is
the cabinet Committee on ICT which oversees the implementation of the
Strategy; the Permanent Secretaries ICT Committee which coordinates the
implementation of the e-Government initiative; and e-Government Committees
in the Ministries which reviews the various ICT projects in the Ministries,
undertake audit of the IT capacity, establish support to the ministry’s
policy mandate, identify gaps and inadequacies both technical and
institutional and make appropriate recommendations on the way forward. The
Directorate of e-Government coordinates and prepares the e-Government
Strategy including the implementation plan and monitoring and evaluation of
the process. The Government is committed to make e-Government a reality and
to ensure that it provide better service to Kenyans.

On 22 August 2011 16:28, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo at gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 14:51, S.Murigi Muraya <murigi.muraya at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> First, ALL government departments / state corporations should openly LIST
>> all their contractors / consultants.. including those managing / deploying
>> their messaging and workflow (enterprise web) systems.
>>
>
> Perhaps you are not referring to the Kenya govt!
> However, when you narrowed down to "...including those managing/deploying
> their messaging.." then that would have some semblance of reality, because I
> hear there is something  called Govt ICT Directorate (or some closely
> relevant name). In my own opinion though, I seriously doubt whether there is
> a central coordination body for govt ICT. The problem with govt is
> bureaucracy (red tape). Having that body coordinating each and every govt
> ICT project would be disastrous in Kenya. I'd let such a body formulate the
> overall policies and let the various branches of govt implement the projects
> by adhering to such policies. However, I'd also love to know how Western
> govts do this.. Anyone?
>
>
>>
>> My own view is that we should help whoever gets government contracts...
>> not demonize or harass them.
>>
>
> We should help who??? How??? I did not already see any
> harassment/demonization of anyone but I think what you've suggested is a bit
> far fetched, unless you specify how "we should help" them.
>
>
>
>>
>> Our government pursued a PHP / Joomla CMS strategy.. Not bad in itself but
>> most PHP web developers in Kenya give up their craft (2-3 years) sooner than
>> developers working on better paying Enterprise jobs / projects. Not easy to
>> find good (experienced) PHP devs willing to compete with school leavers for
>> low wages to improve go.ke (php) sites.
>>
>>
> @Murigi, I must ask you this: What is your source of this information -
> that the govt pursued a PHP/Joomla CMS strategy? You seem to say that using
> Joomla as CMS was a govt decision. Why then, would our KRA use Windows/ASP?
>
>
> I hope my comments/questions don't make this post lose the purpose for
> which it was originated.
>
> --
> Best regards,
> Odhiambo WASHINGTON,
> Nairobi,KE
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