[kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 51, Issue 173
Angela Nganga- Mumo
anganga at orange-tkl.co.ke
Wed Aug 31 10:22:46 EAT 2011
Hello Peter,
It is a limited offer valid while stocks last the Orange Mega Shop have sold out their allocation. But we still have some in other shops please inbox me your number and I'll get one delivered to you.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Regards
Angela
Sent from my 4g iPhone powered by Orange
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> Hi Angela,
> How could you? According to your GPO shop this happened and ended on
> Saturday.
> PK
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> On Monday, 29 August 2011, Angela Nganga- Mumo <anganga at orange-tkl.co.ke>
> wrote:
>> Hello Listers,
>>
>> Visit your nearest Orange Shop today and buy the new Orange Internet
>> Everywhere 21Mbps modem at Kshs 3,500 (over 50% discount). Offer valid
>> while stocks last.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Angela
>>
>>
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>> 1. Re: CCK's Directive on counterfeit phones (Kamotho Njenga)
>> 2. Website of the Republic of Kenya (Odhiambo Washington)
>> 3. Re: Website of the Republic of Kenya (Solomon Mb?r? Kamau)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 04:46:14 -0700
>> From: Kamotho Njenga <kamothonjenga at gmail.com>
>> To: Solomon Mb?r? Kamau <solo.mburu at gmail.com>
>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] CCK's Directive on counterfeit phones
>> Message-ID:
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>> Solomon,
>>
>> Your concern is quite legitimate and certainly this is one issue that
>> may
>> indeed be perplexing many people even beyond this list. Its appropriate
>> to
>> state from the onset that there is need for the intended action of
>> deactivating the counterfeit phones. Its a critical step towards
>> addressing
>> the broader question of information and human security.
>>
>> In general terms a phone will be deemed fake if it doesnt possess a
>> valid
>> International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) code which is a 15 digit
>> number unique to a handset. Ordinarily the IMEI code can be displayed by
>> typing *#06# on the phone. The IMEI code surfaces on the operators
>> network
>> when a call is initiated making it possible to trace the handset, the
>> caller
>> or the call details. Without a valid IMEI criminals may take advantage
>> to
>> engage in secret or fraudulent communication. In simple terms they can
>> request for your neck, kidnap, extort ransoms etc without fear of being
>> tracked.
>>
>> *The Problem*
>> This noble activity is being driven by an amateurish team. CCK has
>> degenerated the whole affair to that of threats and intimidation to
>> Mobile
>> operators and consumers at large. They have undertaken to issue
>> ultimatums
>> without engaging the affected parties and the wider Kenyan society on
>> the
>> benefits of the intended action. With the new constitutional mood, even
>> a
>> boy can conveniently secure a court injunction to stop this process
>> simply
>> because a well intentioned idea is being implemented like a cattle dip
>> project in the 80's
>>
>> Secondly there is absolutely no attempt to enlighten the mobile
>> community.
>> Less than one percent of Kenyans can distinguish between a fake and a
>> genuine phone. This implies high chances that a consumers phone can be
>> disabled today and a user interprets it as a technical handset issue.
>> Worse
>> still by evening he/she may have procured another one of the counterfeit
>> type.
>>
>> Further these sort of directives tend to create technology distrust. A
>> large
>> number of Kenyans may not distinguish the handset as a device from other
>> services such as Mobile Money capabilities. Such fears when embedded in
>> the
>> minds can have a slowing effect on technology adoption and use thus
>> watering
>> down the momentum of uptake.
>>
>> Unless something magical is done this directive might end in vain.
>>
>> Kamotho Njenga
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 12:07 AM, Solomon Mb?r? Kamau
>> <solo.mburu at gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> Listers,
>>>
>>> The other day, CCK issued an ultimatum to mibile phone service
>>> providers to disable all counterfeit phones, I think by 1st September
>>> 2011 (I stand to be corrected), and I'm a bit worried on what
>>> criterion/criteria a phone is deemed fake!
>>> Is it the presence of an IMEI number?
>>>
>>> I'm still in the dark on this and I'm afraid most people are.
>>>
>>> Anyone to enlighten?
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Solomon
>>>
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>> Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:00:20 +0300
>> From: Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo at gmail.com>
>> To: Kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
>> Subject: [kictanet] Website of the Republic of Kenya
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>> I took a cue from Dr. Ochuodho's post and visited the website of Govt
>> of
>> South Sudan <http://www.goss.org/>website (GoSS). It was quite
>> refreshing
>> navigating the website. This led me to come back home for a comparison.
>> I am
>> not sure if what first came to mind what is the official website for the
>> Govt of Kenya <http://www.kenya.go.ke> (GoK), but if it is, I must say,
>> in
>> the language preferred by generationY (or is it X), that *tuko tu down
>> sana*because I assume we're supposed to be way ahead, to lead by
>> example, if only
>> I can take as an example what the Goss has done with our flag to come up
>> with theirs.
>>
>> Ok, I accept we've made a milestone with the Open Data initiative, but
>> so
>> what? Is the website as elusive to us as the national dress? I wish I
>> knew
>> who to blame, and be able to give them a call, like you can do with the
>> GoSS.
>>
>> Surprisingly, our own Dr. Shem Ochuodho is the one pulling most of the
>> strings in South Sudan. Nkt.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Best regards,
>> Odhiambo WASHINGTON,
>> Nairobi,KE
>> +254733744121/+254722743223
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>> Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:23:09 +0300
>> From: Solomon Mb?r? Kamau <solo.mburu at gmail.com>
>> To: Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo at gmail.com>
>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Website of the Republic of Kenya
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>> Wash,
>>
>> I think the bureacric system within the Kenyan government system is
>> squarely to blame for this.
>> We might have brilliant ideas but when it comes to implementation
>> that's another thing, beacuase of this roadblock.
>> It kills the motivatin that local content providers have.
>>
>> I also admire the Germany model, where most of the public domains -
>> parliament (www.bundestag.de), their premier league
>> (www.bundesliga.de) etc are in German.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Solomon
>>
>> On 27/08/2011, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> I took a cue from Dr. Ochuodho's post and visited the website of Govt
>> of
>>> South Sudan <http://www.goss.org/>website (GoSS). It was quite
>> refreshing
>>> navigating the website. This led me to come back home for a
>> comparison. I am
>>> not sure if what first came to mind what is the official website for
>> the
>>> Govt of Kenya <http://www.kenya.go.ke> (GoK), but if it is, I must
>> say, in
>>> the language preferred by generationY (or is it X), that *tuko tu down
>>> sana*because I assume we're supposed to be way ahead, to lead by
>>> example, if only
>>> I can take as an example what the Goss has done with our flag to come
>> up
>>> with theirs.
>>>
>>> Ok, I accept we've made a milestone with the Open Data initiative, but
>> so
>>> what? Is the website as elusive to us as the national dress? I wish I
>> knew
>>> who to blame, and be able to give them a call, like you can do with
>> the
>>> GoSS.
>>>
>>> Surprisingly, our own Dr. Shem Ochuodho is the one pulling most of the
>>> strings in South Sudan. Nkt.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Best regards,
>>> Odhiambo WASHINGTON,
>>> Nairobi,KE
>>> +254733744121/+254722743223
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