[kictanet] Digital TV signal Distribution row- at Kenya IGF

[Wangusi, Francis]

do not pretend, you are only safer knowing the asernal you opponent has than hiding what you have, please come  out clear and if you are a prefessional, address the issue. Kenya is no longer a place for experimenaation.

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To: Wangusi, Francis
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Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital TV signal Distribution row- at Kenya IGF


Allow me to add some comments on this thread. :-)
 
Why is the ownership of the core signal distribution facilities of national importance ? I agree with Hon Eng Rege's assesment of potential sabotage and this alone is serious enough. Today we can openly discuss issues of such importance, who knows what will be the situation in another 20 years. All global governments have been known to back track or fast track. In 20 years time, we will have changed govt, policies to match back-tracking or fast-tracking at least 5 different times but two local companies will still be in existence i.e NMG/Royal Media and operating the national signal distribution without any effects whatsoever. We are also players in the global world and there is also the problem of global policies that affects us. If tomorrow China came under any sanctions internationally for whatever reason and that all developing nations have to follow the lead on showing how they support these sanctions, will the govt then shutdown the licensed facilities? Case of this is now Libya, which unfortunately developing countries are also being sucked into and told to choose sides between blocking assets and the rest . How would it work then? Anyone know what is happening to Laico Regency and Oil-Libya in Kenya, please share some details. 
 
The signal distribution network and facilities are as important as the signals of DOD. Will we also pass these signals and controls to external parties? I hope not. Nothing against China, as an investor it will be unfortunately get caught up with issues that arise from developing countries fast tracking shortcuts versus almost zero internal initiatives on core ownership development. In this case, I'd have to support the local media groups that can finance, operate and rollout ownership of facilities versus the argument that market competion will drive a diverse solutions. It seems that there aren't that many media stations which would be able to use more facilties even if they were available. 
 
My thoughts and corrections welcome.
 
Thank you.
 
 
 
 
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