[kictanet] Food for Thought

[Edwin Onchari]

Kirui,

 

The kind of change I suggest is a scenario where we can openly hold to
account our government on governance, service delivery, etc.It is our
democratic right - NOTE BELOW- without a similar MO in Egypt. Many in
government have warned that we should not, as citizens, demand for better
services at this time since it will scare away investors!

 

Ed

 

From: kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com at lists.kictanet.or.ke
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Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 11:30 AM
To: Edwin
Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
Subject: Re: [kictanet] Food for Thought

 

Ed,

Such great impact can only be driven by a good network of change agents. The
larger the number of citizens to go online on the cell phone the higher the
likelihood of a revolutionary movement emerging. It is impossible to
monitor, intercept or interfere with the communication system in place owing
to its connection to business and other critical human interactions. The
Egyptian switch-off could not have been sustained. Imagine Kenya switching
off mobile networks and paralyzing Mpesa, Mkesho etc? In a year or so,
paralyzing the mobile system for an hour will trigger an unprecedented
countrywide reaction. The political class should read the writing on the
wall...

arap Kirui  

On 3 February 2011 01:24, Edwin Onchari <eonchari at lynxbits.com> wrote:

Dear Listers,

 

An open ended food for thought!

 

What are the limits (rules of engagement) of demanding better governance
i.e. government accountability and efficiency (modern technology) in service
delivery and job creation for the majority (read youth/rural folk) through
the most applicable (can be open to debate) open channels such as FB/online
Forums/Social media (exclusive of the modus operandi in  Egypt & Tunisia)?
I ask this  because, whatever is happening (if at all it is)  in that
respect, just does not seem to reach the intended crowd (under/unemployed
youth/rural folk)! Will this be sustainable?...just wondering!

 

Ed

 


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